This will be my first projector, and I'm looking for some information on the recommended height of the screen.
Here are the calulations I get from the Mistubishi Projection Calculator...
Projector: HD1000u
Lens: -
Position: Reverse (Ceiling Mounted)
Lens Shift: On (don't think this is an option)
Projector Distance: 144" (12 ft.)
Ceiling Height: 89" (86.5" seems to be the center of the lense)
Width: 87.4"
Height: 49.1"
Diagonal: 100.3" (this seems to be with MAX Zoom, ~84" w/ MIN Zoom)
From Floor to Bottom of Screen: 20.8"
From Floor to Top of Screen: 70"
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Now, that puts the center of the screen at ~45" above the floor. This seems pretty close to my eye level when seated, however, I'm 6'-3". For someone shorter this the center of the screen will be slightly higher than eye level, is that going to be a problem? Also note that I believe the 100" screen is with max zoom, if I use a smaller zoom the center of the screen will begin to get higher. My room does have some light coming into it, so a smaller zoom and brighter image might be needed (not sure until installed though).
What is the recommended center of screen? Should I lower the projector?
Thanks in advance for the help,
-Jason
Here are the calulations I get from the Mistubishi Projection Calculator...
Projector: HD1000u
Lens: -
Position: Reverse (Ceiling Mounted)
Lens Shift: On (don't think this is an option)
Projector Distance: 144" (12 ft.)
Ceiling Height: 89" (86.5" seems to be the center of the lense)
Width: 87.4"
Height: 49.1"
Diagonal: 100.3" (this seems to be with MAX Zoom, ~84" w/ MIN Zoom)
From Floor to Bottom of Screen: 20.8"
From Floor to Top of Screen: 70"
==========================================
Now, that puts the center of the screen at ~45" above the floor. This seems pretty close to my eye level when seated, however, I'm 6'-3". For someone shorter this the center of the screen will be slightly higher than eye level, is that going to be a problem? Also note that I believe the 100" screen is with max zoom, if I use a smaller zoom the center of the screen will begin to get higher. My room does have some light coming into it, so a smaller zoom and brighter image might be needed (not sure until installed though).
What is the recommended center of screen? Should I lower the projector?
Thanks in advance for the help,
-Jason