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Screen Size and Aspect Ratios
Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your lens and application. The size of the room and viewing distances
are two defining factors: a rule of thumb is that the primary viewing distance should be approximately 1.5 x screen
width.
There are many popular options regarding ultra‐wide‐screen viewing [i.e., screens that are wider than tall,
commonly referred to as 'Scope, or CinemaScope®]. Such wide aspect ratio screens are perfect choices when
mating up to our VariScope™ lens memory system. Discuss your viewing preferences with your Wolf Cinema
dealer.
Ambient Light Considerations
The high brightness of this projector is well suited for locations where ambient lighting might be considered less
than ideal for projection. A typical room with ceiling lights and windows rarely requires special attention. Contrast
ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from
a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. In general, avoid
or eliminate light sources directed at the screen.
Projector Throw distance
Throw distance is the distance measured from the screen to the front of the projector. This is an important
calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your
projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be of the right size for your screen.
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking
the horizontal width of the screen and multiplying it
by the lens throw ratio. The result of this calculation
tells you "roughly" how far back the projector should
be positioned from the screen in order to project a
focused image large enough to fill the screen. For
example, using a 0.75:1 lens, throw distance would
roughly be 0.75 x screen width.
IMPORTANT: Once you determine the type of lens and
screen size you're going to use, calculate the precise
throw distance using formulas from your Wolf Cinema
dealer. Due to lens manufacturing tolerances for lens
focal length, actual throw distance can vary ±5%
between lenses described as having the same throw
ratio.
Projector Mounting
There are several methods for mounting the projector. In typical front and rear screen installations the projector
can be mounted to a secure and level surface within a soffit, or affixed to a ceiling mount.
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