Can I have this on a shelf behind me? Does it have to flipped upside down if it's 5 feet from the ground? I read you have to flip some of them upside down if you do a ceiling mount....anyone have any advice?
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If you place the projector on a table or shelf, the "bottom" of the image will be "above" the center-line of the lens, if you ceiling mount it, the "top" of the image will be "below" the center-line of the lens. because the projector is upside-down so to speak. How much offset distance above or below the center-line of the lens depends on your throw length and it can be found on a projector calculator online. (Ex. http://www.projectorcentral.com/Optoma-HD20-projection-calculator-pro.htm) So to answer your question, based on your setup specs, yes the image will be on the ceiling if you do not invert the projector at that particular height. Its highly recommended you try and ceiling mount any projector if at all possible. But if you cant ceiling mount, you will need to get it alot lower and in doing so make sure nothing obstructs the light path like furniture, people, etc. Most people who go the table route put it on a coffee table in front of them, then store it away when not in use. Final note, some users will try and cheat on table/shelf setups which are too high and prop the rear legs of the projector up to get the image off the ceiling, this causes what is called "keystone effect" and should be avoided at all costs. Best case scenario, the projector should always be perfectly level with the ground if at all possible, give or take 5 degrees on the y-axis.
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I am using a book shelf by mounting it on the top. The unit is mounted upside down. It is a great unit I think.
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Hi Rebecca.....it comes straight down. I think it will actually be stronger as a ceiling mount. Is a little weak when wall mounted (even though we did anchor it). Looks great though. P
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Hi, I would not recommend this for a shelf if you don't have some sort of vertical support under the shelf. The vertical support would keep the shelf from hanging forward and down a bit. I've used this hanger for a cabinet since it is more vertical than horizontal.
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Initially I hung it over my door. Maybe because I open my door so quickly that it would lift up a little on the bottom and move around each time I opened and closed my door. A friend of mine tied a white twisty wire from the pantry shelf unit to the pantry door know to secure it on the bottom half without having to mount it ( thereby not drilling holes ). I went ahead and drilled holes and secured it to my door - it's wonderful and never moves !
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This mount is designed for installation under a cabinet only. It can be installed upside down on a counter, however there is no mechanism that will ensure the arm holding the TV stays vertical.
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You can just put it on a table. The screen orientation begins that way. You have to go into the settings and flip it if you ceiling mount it.
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We have ours mounted upright on the dash. I do not know if it would work upside down or not. I guess that it would work upside down? It took quite a while for me to get it calibrated, going in circles a lot!!
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I wouldn't recommend hanging it upside down. The glass does not sit securely in the base of the light fixture so there is some play in the glass. There is a nut that hold the glass in place but it just doesn't seem that secure to me. Good luck and happy hunting.
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Yes, it is built to be close to the ceiling. If you want it to hang low you probably need and extension or buy a different mount.
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Good question. We are out of town for a while so I wouldn't want to give you the incorrect answer. I do THINK you could hang it from a sloped ceiling because it has a couple of pivot points. Perhaps you could question the distributor. Hope this helps a little.
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Honestly I don't think the designers thought of it: As far as I can tell you'll need a ceiling mount which cradles it, instead of one of those that simply bolts right into the projector, and on top of that; one that doesn't obscure the connectors, located on the right side towards the back, unless you only need VGA or USB which are on the back. But it can flip the image upside down.
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each shelf snaps in with a "c" shaped connector to the frame. You could remove the middle shelf and put it upside down on the lower shelf (the connector won't fit on top of another shelf, but if you flip it over, it should be OK). We'd loved these shoe racks...great product.
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Long story short, there is a metal "hook" that goes across the wiring on the edge of any shelf you so choose and is secured in place with a large screw (included). I didn't follow the assembly instructions because of my weird ceiling height. You can put as many or as few shelves on either side, you just have to count how many spaces are between each shelf. (If you decide to order it, you'll see what I mean.) I promise it's super easy to put together. Depending on your hangers, you may even be able to use both rods and put them side-by-side. You'll only be limited by your creativity :) ......or ceiling height.
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I have this same shelf. It's not really designed to hang on the wall, and I'm not aware of a hanging system for this shelf. With some thought put into it, there might be a way to hang it. It's a great shelf otherwise.
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I understand the question as such that you want to mount the bracket on a vertical surface. In this position you can install the light reversed from what you see in photo#6. The light will adjust to point forward, but you might not get it straight horizontal. Definitely no up-angle at all.
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Have not gotten mine hung yet but when looking at the TV mount and the shelf mount, I am going to hang mine separately underneath my tv mount. Both of mine will be hung on in a stud