Dlp Projector Tv Size Question Options

[mgamer20o0]

i was thinking of getting a projector for when 360 comes out. the room is narrow. i wanted to know is there some kind of formula to figure out how big of screen i can have. i am not sure how how it all works.

[whet1134]

Yes, there are factors such as throw distance that you need to consider. I'm not fully educated on the equation, but any decent AV specialist at a home theatre store can tell you. Also, look on the AV forum FAQ's as avforums.com. They are a helpful website when it comes to picking out a new TV. Good luck with your findings and let us know what you decide!

[Deftech]

Heres a little calculator you can use...

http://www.projectorcentral.com/InFocus_Ho...culator-pro.htm

Im familiar with projector setups as Ive had a few.

The first thing you need to do is to figure out screen size. My room isnt very wide so I got 77" diagonal screen instead of the norm which is 92"(the picture looks far better on the 77" anyways).

The common thing to do is to double the diagonal measurement of your screen, and thats what determines where the projector goes(distance).

My projector is 13ft from the screen, and was recommended that it goes between 10.5 - 13.5 away, you have a few ft to work with. 77" screen size x 2 is 154". Mines 156 inches away from screen.

If you have a decent wall, dark white, grey(not paneling), youd be surprised at how good it looks. You can make the image small if you move the projector closer.

A friend brings his DLP projector over for Lan parties, props it up on a coffee table, puts it about 6 ft from my back wall and he gets a 40" to 50" screen

[mgamer20o0]

thanks for the help. i know its still awile before 360 but i figure everything out in time so i can be ready for it.

[Deftech]

thanks for the help. i know its still awile before 360 but i figure everything out in time so i can be ready for it.

thats the way to do it, youre on the right track

[Carlo210]

I'm doing that too.

[whet1134]

That's what I did. I spent some money on an HDTV now so I won't have to drop an extra $700+ in November. Good foresight is better than perfect hindsight.

[Ickypoopy]

The manufacturer's website should have a throw chart to tell you how big the screen will be at different distances. Also, if the room is that narrow, you may be able to buy a different lens for the projector that will make a significantly larger screen over the same distance.

[twistedsymphony]

The manufacturer's website should have a throw chart to tell you how big the screen will be at different distances.  Also, if the room is that narrow, you may be able to buy a different lens for the projector that will make a significantly larger screen over the same distance.

Yeah definitely look for a manufacturer chart if you can...

Also some projectors will have a "zoom" feature that will allow a bit of an adjustment range. This will help you adjust the screen size a little giving you a bit more flexibility as to where you put your projector (usually gives you a few feet to work with rather than a few inches).

Don't forget the wall height either! I typically run out of height before I run out of width

[irfan]

remember black out curtains... walmart has them.. world of difference.. i havea benq PB6200 w/ 120" screen,, love it

[Deftech]

remember black out curtains...  walmart has them.. world of difference.. i havea benq PB6200 w/ 120" screen,, love it

indeed

room darkening curtains are a must, and worth every penny