How far from the ceiling can I mount my screen? Is there a rule of thumb? Thx
W WildWolf · Registered Joined Dec 28, 2002 · 374 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 1, 2015 Only show this user How far from the ceiling can I mount my screen? Is there a rule of thumb? Thx
P Pete · Registered Joined Jan 19, 2001 · 2,969 Posts #2 · Apr 1, 2015 Only show this user The only imperative is that the top of the image should be roughly on plane with the projector lens (assuming the projector is ceiling mounted).
The only imperative is that the top of the image should be roughly on plane with the projector lens (assuming the projector is ceiling mounted).
rekbones · Registered Joined Jan 19, 2012 · 6,591 Posts #3 · Apr 1, 2015 Only show this user Rule of thumb is your eyes should be level with about a 1/3rd to 1/2 way up from the bottom of the screen.
Rule of thumb is your eyes should be level with about a 1/3rd to 1/2 way up from the bottom of the screen.
Craig Peer · Registered Joined Aug 1, 2003 · 22,699 Posts #4 · Apr 1, 2015 Only show this user rekbones said: Rule of thumb is your eyes should be level with about a 1/3rd to 1/2 way up from the bottom of the screen. Click to expand... Exactly. Unless you like neck strain, or are a retired anti - aircraft gunner. Watching a screen mounted too high is uncomfortable after awhile.
rekbones said: Rule of thumb is your eyes should be level with about a 1/3rd to 1/2 way up from the bottom of the screen. Click to expand... Exactly. Unless you like neck strain, or are a retired anti - aircraft gunner. Watching a screen mounted too high is uncomfortable after awhile.