In such a case the maximum distance for placing your projector from the screen will be 17 6 feet 8 x 2 2 and the minimum distance will be 14 4 feet 8 x 1 8.
Ceiling mounted projector distance from screen.
Ultra short throw projection refers to a distance between 0 to 4 feet away from projector to screen.
Placement of the projector after calculating the distance from the screen you need to figure out where you should mount the projector.
Or try the projection calculator pro and get recommended screen sizes throw distances room lighting screen brightness seating and projector placement based on your application.
The calculator indicates distance between lens centre and the top of the screen not distance of the projector from the ceiling.
Remember to measure from the center of the projector s lens straight to the screen like the above image shows.
These screens allow for a larger than life display to conceal neatly into ceilings overhead spaces.
After you ve managed to decide in the distance it s time to manage the cables.
So in this case the optimal distance to place your projector would be anywhere from 12 to 18 feet 3 7 to 5 5 meters.
Digital projectors under 3 000 usd msrp.
Throw distance is the distance from the screen to the projector for example if your screen is 87 wide and the throw distance of your projector is 1 3 the projector should be 113 87x1 3 113 from the screen.
These projectors are ideal for rear screen applications where the area behind the screen is limited or for a wall mounted application where the projector will be mounted within 1 or 2 feet from the screen.
Short throw projection generally refers to a distance between 3 to 8 feet away from projector to screen.
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Virtually eliminates shadows and eye glare this type of throw is seen from projectors installed on the wall the ceiling nearer to a wall or a table projecting downwards.
But if the projector cannot be aligned to the center of the screen the projector must be equipped with keystone correction or lens shift design.
Find your screen size and throw distance with the projection calculator classic by following these 2 easy steps.
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A short throw projector is a projector with a lens that has a throw ratio of 0 4 distance width or less.