Infocus CEILING HOW TO User Manual

Ceiling Mount Installation

There are two methods of installation; ceiling and tabletop. We have listed and illustrated the steps that are required to conduct a ceiling installation. As you can see, there is extensive knowledge, tools and skills required to install a projector in this manner. If you do not feel comfortable doing the following, then we would recommend either a tabletop installation or consulting with a local professional installer.

Advantages

+ No visible wires + Professional look + No tripping over wires + Cannot tamper with projector + Difficult to walk in light path

Disclaimer: InFocus Corporation accepts no liability for accidents or installation error incurred while performing procedures and/or instructions

documented in this guide. We recommend a certified installation professional perform all wiring, mounting and installation of the projector, screen, ceiling mount and other equipment.

Power

Video

Audio

Drill holes and drop wire and cabling for

power, audio and video.

Disadvantages

- Drilling and cutting holes into wall

- Installing and dropping cables behind walls

- Electrical wire installation

- Multiple calculations for projector and screen positioning

- Knowledge of cable and signal limitations

Throw Distance?

Audio

Throw Distance

Measure and calculate positioning of projector

and projection screen.

Pre-installation Checklist

Equipment (projector, screen, audio, video, accessories)

Wiring (audio, video and electrical) Mounting Hardware (ceiling, screen, speakers) Projector distance calculation (see Image Size Calculator) Image offset calculations (see Image Offset Guide) Screen and projector location Ceiling mount location

Screen Size

Drill holes for ceiling mount and projection

screen.

Install ceiling mount and projector.

Install the projector screen

Install and test home theater equipment.

Ceiling Mount Installation Diagram

* There are many methods to ceiling mount a projector. This illustration is one example and shows you the key components of a ceiling mount installation.

Video Cables

Power Cable

Ceiling

Ceiling Mount

Rear speakers

Center of Lens

Image Offset

Top of Screen

Speaker Wires

Audio Receiver

DVD Player

HDTV Receiver

Audio cable

Front of Lens

Screen

Throw Distance

Front Speakers

Floor

Speaker Wires