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I am on the verge of buying the BenQ PB6100 Projector and need some assistance.
Here are the specifics:
Den size is 18' x 16' with 8' ceiling height.
I will be ceiling mounting my projector at a distance of 14' from the screen.
I will be seated @ a minimum of 9' (recliner) up to 13' (Sofa & Love Seat) from the screen.
Sources of viewing:
Philips Progressive Scan DVD Player (Component)
Sony SAT-55 DirecTV receiver (S-Video)
PC (I have an AIW 7500 video card) I have an IoGear KVM switch
I need someone to assist me with the following questions:
Here are the specifics:
Den size is 18' x 16' with 8' ceiling height.
I will be ceiling mounting my projector at a distance of 14' from the screen.
I will be seated @ a minimum of 9' (recliner) up to 13' (Sofa & Love Seat) from the screen.
Sources of viewing:
Philips Progressive Scan DVD Player (Component)
Sony SAT-55 DirecTV receiver (S-Video)
PC (I have an AIW 7500 video card) I have an IoGear KVM switch
I need someone to assist me with the following questions:
- What is the optimal size screen I should have at this distance for 16 x 9? According to the projection calculator on projectorcentral.com it shows 77" diag (67" x 38"). I'm not sure if this is a fixed size or can I adjust it smaller/larger?
- What is the drop of this projector and how do I figure the distance from ceiling I need to mount? I will be constructing a DIY mount & screen.
- Is there a Component to VESA Adapter for this projector as there is for the InFocus X1? Where whould I find such an adapter?
- What kind of quality can I expect from each of my viewing sources?
- In my Sony Sat manual it refers to a menu setting for 4x3 or 16x9 display. It states that 16x9 is only if available by my service provider. DirecTV does offer 16x9 via standard NON-HDTV receiver, correct?
- Is there an on-line manual for this projector? I could not find one on the BenQ web site.[/list=1]
I thank you VERY much for any replies and assistance! I apologize if the questions seem ignorant.
I am about to purchase my 1st projector and have gone back and forth between the InFocus X1 & the BenQ PB6100. I think that the higher lumen rating and 3x color wheel will benefit me. Of course the $100 rebate will help!
I just need some guidance. I've read every X1 & PB6100 thread I could find and am suffering from info-overload!
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