Is it worth it/good idea?
I searched the forum about this subject and found some snippets of information here and there and opinions seem to vary.
Anyway i recently bought a Sharp PG-A20X projector. I bought it mainly for my Japanese computers as this thing can take 15khz RGB input. Im quite pleased with the image so far.
Im now looking to get a Ceiling mount for it.
Getting a Ceiling mount that allows tate might be difficult to find but maybe not impossible!
Problems I forsee with Tating a ceiling hung projector:
1. As the image is normally spreading from Left to right, the projector might need to be hanging lower than ceiling level for tate to work, possibly as low as mid room. This might be a bit inconvenient.
2. Geometry distortion. The geometry (keystone) adjustment for the up/downs pitch of the projector is designed for normal operation. I dont think there is a similar setting for tate operation (at least with my projector). Therefore you would need to have the projector positioned perfectly square with the screen. Once again might be inconvenient.
At this stage im looking into the possibilities and thought about asking here for opinions. Thanks in advance!
Max
LCD Projectors and Tate mode.
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Re: LCD Projectors and Tate mode.
It could overheat, as the vents no longer shoot up, but rather sideways.
Its better to find a logical way to rotate the screen then physically in this case.
Its better to find a logical way to rotate the screen then physically in this case.
This industry has become 2 dimensional as it transcended into a 3D world.
Re: LCD Projectors and Tate mode.
Not a technical answer, but - simply too much hassle imho - even though you might find a flexible enough mounting solution you'll be forever adjusting it, if you're like me you'll probably end up simply not using it if you have to fiddle each time. Best way to make use of it and enjoy it, is to set it up as a standard and make it as plug and play as possible. At the end of the day, after all the various measures you take, it's about plonking yourself down in front of a big ass picture.
... and possible heat build up may not effect unit itself too badly, but could shorten the bulb lifetime especially any physical jolts/bumps when its hot... Replacing those will get old quick...
... and possible heat build up may not effect unit itself too badly, but could shorten the bulb lifetime especially any physical jolts/bumps when its hot... Replacing those will get old quick...