How far does my projector need to be from the screen?
For any given projector, the width of the image (W) relative to the throw distance (D) is know as the throw ratio D/W or distance over width. So for example, the most common projector throw ratio is 2.0. This means that for each foot of image width, the projector needs to be 2 feet away or D/W = 2/1 = 2.0.
How far should a projector be from a 110 inch screen?
Projection Distance
| Screen or image size | Projection distance (1) Minimum to Maximum | Screw hole number (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 inches (203 cm) | 110 to 121 inches (281 to 306 cm) | 4 |
| 100 inches (254 cm) | 138 to 151 inches (351 to 383 cm) | 3 |
| 120 inches (305 cm) | 166 to 181 inches (422 to 461 inches) | 2 |
| 150 inches (381 cm) | 208 to 227 inches (529 to 577 cm) | 1 |
How far does a projector have to be from a 100 screen?
8 ft.
For example, the specification “100-inch @ 8ft” means that the minimum distance you will need is 8 ft. from the projector to the wall to get a 100″ screen. Because a 100-inch image with a 16:9 aspect ratio has a width of approximately 7ft, this means that a space of about 21 sq.
Does projector need to be centered?
Ideally, the center of the projector’s lens should align with the horizontal center of your screen, although some projectors do allow for offset installation. If you can’t have your projector dead center, for whatever reason, be sure to look for projectors with a lens-shift feature.
What is a good size projector screen?
If you use the THX guideline, a 120″ projection screen is best viewed from 144 inches or 3.65 meters away while a 100″ screen gives you the best experience when viewed from three meters.
How far should a projector be from a 180 inch screen?
EX5220/VS330
| Screen or image size | Projection distance Wide to Tele | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 inches | 59 to 71 inches (150 to 180 cm) |
| 2 | 80 inches | 95 to 114 inches (241 to 290 cm) |
| 3 | 100 inches | 119 to 143 inches (302 to 363 cm) |
| 4 | 150 inches | 179 to 215 inches (454 to 546 cm) |
How close is too close to movie screen?
A general guideline is to sit between 1.5 to 2.5 times the diagonal screen measurement away, with about a 30-degree viewing angle. For example, if you have a 40″ TV, you should be sitting somewhere between 5 and 8.3 feet from the screen.