Projectors setup

However, if you plan to opt for rear projection, you would either require a large space or ultra-short throw ratio with a rear projection compatible screen. For rear projection, you will have to opt for the degree horizontal switch so that the frame properly fits in the display. If you are going for front table projection, first you have to opt for a small table that has the appropriate height so that it can project a squared image on the screen.

You have to fiddle with the height of the table until it reaches the right height. Now after getting the right height, you need to keep the projector in the middle of the screen so that it can adequately cover the screen. However, if you fail to do so, you will get assistance from the calibration option of the projector. You can also opt for ceiling projection as it will save a lot of your space in the house and allow you to move in the room freely.

Then mark the spot with the help of a pole on the ceiling and screw the mount into position. For flexibility, you can attach the projector to the wall mount whose height can be adjusted.

Wall-mounted projectors generally are used in schools, colleges , and an office meeting rooms. In this step, you will have to power up the projector, and for that, you have to hook the power cable to any power source. It would be smart to use an extension to hook the power cable to the primary power source thus relieving any tension in the cable.

This process is the same whether you have a short throw projector or any other LED projectors. After hooking all the required cables, you should power on the projector, and simultaneously you will have to switch on the external device.

The projector will automatically detect the external device, although if it fails, then you can manually detect the source with the remote control.

Then select the projector placement in the menu so that projector can arrange the image orientation. To accurately project the visuals on the screen, you will have to align it, and for that first, you have put up a test pattern or a standard image on the screen.

If you are using a table, then line the projector lens with the center position of the screen. After placing it in the center, you will have to adjust the height of the table using an adjustment knob or entering any extra item so that it is correctly angled at the screen.

For ceiling mount, you will have to get on the ladder and adjust the angle or mount height. Check our guide of Projector Mounts. While setting the angles, you should make sure that the ends of the frames should lie within the screens. However, to get the proper view, you should completely fill the screen with the image, and for that, you can take help from the zoom facility.

Most of the projector manufacturers offer manual zoom while some also provide e-zoom which allows you to size the image correctly. You should even get in touch with the focus option and adjust the knob until and unless all the details are sharp. It is essential that you should get closer to the screen and check whether all parts are focused or not.

If not then you should check the placement of the projector in relation to the screen. You can also utilize the keystone correction to make sure the image is completely rectangle from both sides. However, not all projector comes with both vertical and horizontal keystone correction. Note you still haven't permanently mounted anything. You definitely want to make sure everything works before you secure it all in.

So now's the time to run that extra-long HDMI cable. This is the ideal, over wireless or connecting multiple sources to the projector itself, as it gives you the most flexibility and the highest frame rates and resolutions. It does, however, mean you'll need a receiver or soundbar to connect and switch your sources. A good idea anyway, as you should never rely on the speakers in a projector for sound. Once it's all connected, check some different content.

If you have a 4K projector , make sure you watch some 4K content to make sure your system can handle that resolution. Just because it can handle p doesn't mean it can do 4K. Read more: Best 4K projectors for An alignment image, like what's shown above, can help you make sure you've got everything lined up.

Spears and Munsell has a good pattern available on its site if you want. It also has a good setup disc , which will help with several of the steps here. Alternatively, you could turn off the lights and just see where the edges of the image are. Make sure you use actual video content, though. If the image isn't rectangular, it's likely because it's not exactly perpendicular to the screen.

Measuring the exact distances for everything will likely make aligning the projector easier. Don't, unless you absolutely have to, use any kind of keystone adjustments on the projector. These electronically manipulate the image so it's rectangular. It does this at the expense of resolution and image quality -- best avoided.

Lens shift, on the other hand, mechanically angles or moves the lens, and are fine to use with minimal, if any, effect on the image. Adjust focus until details are sharp walk closer to the screen if you can't tell.

If the center is in focus but the corners aren't, it could be an indication that the projector and screen aren't quite perpendicular. Once you're sure everything works, the image orientation is perfect or as perfect as you can get it it's time to permanently mount the screen and projector.

It's also a good time to tuck away any HDMI cables so no one walks or trips over them. If you're running the HDMI cable through a wall, make sure it's rated for that and you follow any local building codes. Now that everything's running, it's time to make sure the projector looks the best it can. Like TVs , projectors have preset picture modes, so you'll want to choose the right one. The best one for overall picture quality in a dark room is typically "Movie" or "Cinema.

Check out our tutorial on finding the right settings. It's for TVs, but projectors use all the same settings. There are only two major settings different with projectors versus TVs. The first is the lamp mode.

This, as you'd probably guess, is how bright the image is. For the most part, brighter is better, but the projector will be louder from fan noise and the lamp won't last as long.

For regular indoor setup process, it is always recommended for ceiling or front table projection as it is easy to set up. However, if you plan to opt for rear projection, you would either require a large space or ultra short throw ratio with rear projection compatible screen. For rear projection, you will have to opt for the degree horizontal switch so that the frame properly fits in the display. If you are going for front table projection, first you have to opt for a small table that has appropriate height so that it can project a squared image on the screen.

You have to fiddle with the height of the table until it reaches the right height. Now after getting the right height, you need to keep the projector in the middle of the screen so that it can adequately cover the screen. However, if you fail to do so, you will get assistance from the calibration option of the projector. You can also opt for ceiling projection as it will save a lot of your space in the house and allow you to move in the room freely.

Then mark the spot with the help of a pole on the ceiling and screw the mount into position. For flexibility, you can attach the projector to the wall mount whose height can be adjusted. Wall mounted projectors generally are used in schools, colleges, and office meeting room.

You definitely want to make sure everything works before you secure it all in. This is the ideal, over wireless or connecting multiple sources to the projector itself, as it gives you the most flexibility and the highest frame rates and resolutions. A good idea anyway, as you should never rely on the speakers in a projector for sound. If you have a 4K projector, make sure you watch some 4K content to make sure your system can handle that resolution.

You will likely need to do some image alignment and adjustment to get the image from your projector to the right size and perfectly centered on the screen.

The kind of adjustments you can make to the image vary from projector to projector, and can include zoom, alignment, and inversion options.