Texas Instruments MATRIX 3000, DW30 user manual Projector Position and, f Throw distance, Mounting

Section 2: Installation and Setup

Ambient Lighting f 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 only 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.

Other Considerations f Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:

• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the

	projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents.
	• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as
	motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,
	speakers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc.
	• Choose the best screen size for the application. Since more magnification reduces
	brightness, use a screen size appropriate for the venue but not larger than required.
	Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching television at a close
	range; too large a screen can overpower a room and interfere with the overall
	effect. A good rule of thumb is to be no closer than 1.5 times the width of the
	screen.
Projector Position and	f Throw distance
Mounting
	Throw distance (also known as projection distance) is the distance measured from
	your projector’s front feet to the screen. 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, if you are
	going to use a 0.8:1 lens, throw distance would roughly be 0.8 X screen width.
	IMPORTANT: Always calculate the precise throw distance for the lens type
	and screen size you’re going to use. Refer to Appendix D for actual throw
	distance formulas and quick reference charts.
	NOTE: An online lens calculator is also available at www.christiedigital.com >
	service and support > product downloads.

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