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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.
+ No visible wires
+ Professional look
+ No tripping over wires
+ Cannot tamper with projector
+ Difficult to walk in light path
Advantages
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
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
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.
Install the projector screen
5
Drill holes and drop wire and cabling for
power, audio and video.
1
Measure and calculate positioning of projector
and projection screen.
2
Install and test home theater equipment.
6
Power
Video
Audio
Drill holes for ceiling mount and projection
screen.
3
Audio
Throw Distance?
Throw Distance
Screen Size
Install ceiling mount and projector.
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Throw Distance
Power Cable
Ceiling
Floor
Screen
Image Offset
Center of Lens
Top of Screen
Rear speakers
Front Speakers
Video Cables
Ceiling Mount
Speaker Wires
Speaker Wires
Audio cable
Audio Receiver
DVD Player
HDTV Receiver
Front of Lens
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.
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