Projector screen set up is the final step for your home theater

It takes some planning to get your projector screen set up to get the perfect location. You’ll first have to consider the location of the projector. Most projectors are designed to have the middle of the lens project just a bit above the bottom edge of the screen.

You’ll want the ideal set up for your projector screen. The standard set up for the ideal height for a squared off image is to have the projector rest on a small table in front of the screen. Projectors with a vertical lens shift will have more flexibility and range. Since you won’t be able to sit in the path of the light beam, you may consider mounting the projector on the ceiling for more space.

The next step is finding the perfect location for your screen.

Placement is crucial

The bigger that projection, the better the picture but you will need to put the screen further away.  The minimum size the image can be is approximately 30″ (0.8 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 4 feet (1.3 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 500″ (12.7 m) when the projector is about 80.83 feet (24.64 m) from the wall or screen. Consult the drawing below as a guide.

Throw Distance and Screen Size

Each screen has an aspect ratio. The most common options are typically 16:9 or 4:3. Make sure your screen’s aspect ratio matches your projector’s for the best possible viewing experience.

The ideal screen size takes into consideration both the width and depth of the viewing room.  The biggest consideration for setting up your projector is the throw distance, which is the proportion of width and height of an image projected onto the screen.

It’s typically expressed as numbers, such as 4:3, but these numbers ARE NEVER the size of the screen. You will need to calculate the distance of the projector and then adjust it with the projector turned on.

Learn more about projector screens

• Your screen and your projector
• The importance of aspect ratio for your projector screen
• Projector screens and the gain factor

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As we head into the final rounds of the FIFA World Cup, there is still time to create your home theater.

A 1080p high definition TV projector will give you the clearest picture and sharpest colors to enjoy this international event. Options for watching TV shows and movies in your living room have never been more varied. Once you have chosen a room for your home theater, the next step will be to gather all the necessary components.

Where will you be watching?

Today’s digital projectors handle a wide variety of media from video, TV, photos or documents. The type of digital projector you buy will depend on how you’re going to use it. Home theater projectors are generally used in completely dark room, so don’t need to bright as home projectors. A general TV projector used in a bright room with more ambient light may need a brighter projector. It may be worth spending a big more money for a projector that can handle different types of lighting with more focus options.

Consider your ceilings

Any home theatre also needs a screen and that is dependent on your ceiling. Ceiling height controls screen height and width and ultimately how far back your projector will need to be. Does this mean you need a short-throw projector or one that can be further back from the screen. Any screen must be at least three feet off the floor. Subtract three feet from your ceiling height and this will be your maximum screen height and will give you an idea of how big a screen you need. Look for a projector with a lens shift option. One of the most important considerations when setting up your home theater is looking at the aspect ratio as well as the projector’s gain.

Pick out the screen

The type of screen you need depends on your projector, the amount of light in the room, the size of the room and the viewing angle distance from the screen. The first step to buying your screen is learning about the various kinds of projector screens that both your budget and projector. There are four basic types of projectors screens:

• Electric
• Permanent, fixed frame
• Manual pull down
• Portable

Read more about screens and their and material.

Speakers

Good sound is an important as the screen. With your home theater, the speakers are not going to be next to the projector. You’ll need cables to hook up the projector to the speakers you have chosen. You can fore go the cables and use a wireless connection for your speakers. A Sound Bar system produces a surround sound listening environment using one speaker box. If there isn’t room for cables or you don’t want unsightly clutter, you can also invest on wireless speaker. An AV input switcher is also an important piece of equipment by allowing you to swap between your different video sources such as your computer, DVD player or BlueRay device.

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