caution

Don’t hold or lift the projector by the lens, or you may damage it.

note

It’s easier to position the projector when the screen is directly in front of the room. If the screen is placed diagonally in a corner, it’s much more difficult to aim the projector correctly at the screen and get a square image.

Positioning the Projector

Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. The location you choose depends on the size of the room and what you are projecting.

■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between 3.6 and 45.5 feet from the screen.

■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector.

■Make sure the projector is within 6 feet of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord. If you’re using a computer and/or video source, locate them within 5 feet of your projector.

■Place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. Otherwise, your image will not be square.

Most presenters find it convenient to place the projector in front of the audience, leaving as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good-sized image. This lets the presenter stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.

Use the figure below as a guideline to help you determine how far from the screen to place the projector. Image size generally increases with distance, but may vary depending on how you position the lens ring and whether you have adjusted the image size with other settings.

38 to 45 feet

7 to 9 ft

3.6 to 4.3 ft

distance from screen

10Setting Up the Projector