Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the video format each factors in the projected image size.
16:9 is the native aspect ratio of this projector.
4:3 aspect image in a 16:9 | 16:9 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect |
aspect display area | display area |
The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and positioned directly perpendicular (90°
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted
You can see from the diagram on page 18, that this type of projection causes the bottom edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.
If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.
When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are directly proportional to the projection distance.
BenQ has provided a table of screen sizes to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).
16 Positioning your projector
