Installation Considerations - Christie DS4K User Manual

2.2 Installation
Considerations
Installation type
Screen Type
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether
you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the
following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.
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Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor
mount or inverted mount.
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
ADVANTAGES
• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
ADVANTAGES
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Does not take up audience space
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Projector is unobtrusive
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Projector cannot be accidentally moved
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
ADVANTAGES
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Projector is completely hidden
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Projector is easily accessed
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Usually good ambient light rejection
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
ADVANTAGES
•
Projector is completely hidden
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Usually good ambient light rejection
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
ADVANTAGES
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Projector is completely hidden
•
Usually good ambient light rejection
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Requires less space behind screen than
other rear screen installations
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Front Screen Installations
In front screen installations the projector and audience are positioned in front of the
screen, which can be flat or curved.
Flat screens are most recommended with this projector. They offer a gain of about 1
with a viewing angle just less than 180°. This type of screen reflects incident light
equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles.
Curved screens have a gain greater than 1 with a viewing angle much less than 180°.
This type of screen does not reflect incident light equally in all directions instead it is
Section 2: Installation and Setup
CONSIDERATIONS
• Shares floor space with audience
CONSIDERATIONS
• Installation is more permanent
• It is more difficult to access the projector
CONSIDERATIONS
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
CONSIDERATIONS
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
CONSIDERATIONS
• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher
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