Installation

Table 3-1. Installation Overview (continued)

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Projector Calibration – Digital 1080i or 1080p signals:

Adjust the following for HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs:

Brightness

Contrast

Color level

Tint

Input position

63 through 71

3.3

Installation Considerations

Installation 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.

Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2compares these various installation methods.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Advantages

Considerations

 

 

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

 

 

• Easy to set up

• Shares floor space with audience

• Can be moved or changed quickly

 

• Easy to access

 

 

 

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

 

 

• Does not take up audience space

• Installation is more permanent

• Projector is unobtrusive

• Projector access is more difficult

• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

 

 

 

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

 

 

• Projector is completely hidden

• Requires separate room

• Projector is easily accessed

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Usually good ambient light rejection

 

 

 

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

 

 

• Projector is completely hidden

• Requires separate room

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Installation cost is usually higher

 

 

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

 

 

• Projector is completely hidden

• Requires separate room

• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Installation cost is usually higher

• Requires less space behind screen than other

 

rear screen installations

 

 

 

Ambient Light In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. 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.

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