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3.2 Installation Considerations
Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector tempo-
rarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.

Installation Type

Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-1
compares these various installation methods.
Advantages Considerations
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Easy to set up
Can be moved or changed quickly
Easy to access
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Shares floor space with audience•
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Does not take up audience space
Projector is unobtrusive
Projector cannot be accidentally moved
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Installation is more permanent
Projector access is more difficult
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Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation
Projector is completely hidden
Projector is easily accessed
Usually good ambient light rejection
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Requires separate room
Installation cost is usually higher
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Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation
Projector is completely hidden
Usually good ambient light rejection
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Requires separate room
Installation cost is usually higher
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Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror
Projector is completely hidden
Usually good ambient light rejection
Requires less space behind screen than other rear
screen installations
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Requires separate room
Installation cost is usually higher
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Table 3-1: Projector Installation Options

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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