I read in the specifications that this projector's lens will not shift vertically. Does that mean that I cannot mount this on the ceiling?
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The projector can be used with the image upright (tabletop) or inverted Kceiling mount). It can be ceiling mounted. This is how I have mine set up.
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No, it just means that all the adjustments have to be made manually through the ceiling mounting bracket. The mounting brackets always have pitch and yaw adjustability built in. It's not that difficult and it cuts down the cost quite a bit.
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I've the projector and yes you can mount on the ceiling you need to mount with the upper part the one where there's the logo facing down and then there's the option in the menu to invert the picture).What vertical shift does is, one you've attached the projector to the ceiling, moving the image a little down or up
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lens shift just means the projector can shift the picture left/right or up/down digitally so installation is easier. Since this projector will not do that, you just have to be sure you hang your ceiling mount so your lens will be perfectly centered with your intended display screen. It just takes a little extra care in measurements. I used masking tape on my ceiling and measured off the wall to get the center of my screen, ran the tape back to my projector install area and measured off the room's side wall again. Then lined my projector mount up so the projector lens was in perfect alignment with my masking tape. Worked like a charm. lens shift just means the projector can shift the picture left/right or up/down digitally so installation is easier. Since this projector will not do that, you just have to be sure you hang your ceiling mount so your lens will be perfectly centered with your intended display screen. It just takes a little extra care in measurements. I used masking tape on my ceiling and measured off the wall to get the center of my screen, ran the tape back to my projector install area and measured off the room's side wall again. Then lined my projector mount up so the projector lens was in perfect... » Read More lens shift just means the projector can shift the picture left/right or up/down digitally so installation is easier. Since this projector will not do that, you just have to be sure you hang your ceiling mount so your lens will be perfectly centered with your intended display screen. It just takes a little extra care in measurements. I used masking tape on my ceiling and measured off the wall to get the center of my screen, ran the tape back to my projector install area and measured off the room's side wall again. Then lined my projector mount up so the projector lens was in perfect alignment with my masking tape. Worked like a charm. « Show Less
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The lens does shift vertically, so you will be able to mount it on the ceiling. However, it does not shift horizontally.
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My camera is ceiling mounted. Works great. Did have some difficulty with a ceiling mount. Had to modify the one I purchased. Just make sure you check your screen size with distance. Here is a link to help estimate the distance from screen to projector. http://www.projectorcentral.com/Acer-H6510BD-projection-calculator-pro.htm
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The manufacturer says, "The TH-WH-PJ-CM telescopic projector mount securely supports your projector on a pole and can be extended up to 900mm (35.5")". So it basically will go down 3 feet. This will get you past most ceiling fans. IMO If you really need 5 feet, you'd had to look into dropping some wood from the ceiling and then attaching this mount to that.
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It will work. The screen will be pretty big at 16 feet so you might have to downsize it for the height of the ceiling. I have mine in about an 8 or 9 foot cwiling and i can adjust the screen to the point where i cant touch the corners with my hands and i am 6' 6" tall. Its a great projector
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that would depend on the how big of a screen you want and what angle you are projecting.I have my projector mounted on the ceiling and projecting a 110" image on my wall. I have rather good definition although the angle form the ceiling mount makes one corner of the projection not as clear as the rest,(there is a lens focus that you adjust for different distances) but from what I have read on every projector this is a very common problem. I would recommend this projector over any other. between it's value and clarity its a great buy for a big screen without the big price. let me know if you have any other questions. that would depend on the how big of a screen you want and what angle you are projecting.I have my projector mounted on the ceiling and projecting a 110" image on my wall. I have rather good definition although the angle form the ceiling mount makes one corner of the projection not as clear as the rest,(there is a lens focus that you adjust for different distances) but from what I have read on every projector this is a very common problem. I would recommend this projector over any other. between it's value and clarity its a great buy for a big screen without the big price. let me... » Read More that would depend on the how big of a screen you want and what angle you are projecting.I have my projector mounted on the ceiling and projecting a 110" image on my wall. I have rather good definition although the angle form the ceiling mount makes one corner of the projection not as clear as the rest,(there is a lens focus that you adjust for different distances) but from what I have read on every projector this is a very common problem. I would recommend this projector over any other. between it's value and clarity its a great buy for a big screen without the big price. let me know if you have any other questions. « Show Less
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the Little nub on the bottom in the front is actually a screw which when turned will adjust the front end of the projector higher or all the way in is as low as it goes, I usually just place my projector on a small table or small stand or stage floor depending on where I am using it. You can buy a stand if you want to suspend it from the ceiling. I hope this info helps
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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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It can be tilted in any direction. It should work for that projector, as it comes with so many different attachments the configurations are almost endless.
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Not on my model projector. Quite solid, even when fan speeds up. However, if the fan itself is unbalanced in some way, that's a problem for any mount, sadly.
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I have the projector mounted on a stand about 3 feet away from the screen. Any further back was too large of a display for a 5 foot screen. I think ceiling mounted would work as well.
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I use a large image size albeit at a shorter throw distance. At 50' Some quick calculations tell me that the minimum 16:9 aspect projection will be ~319" diagonal (~8,100mm) or ~278" (~7060mm) by ~156.4" (~3970mm).This is ok, if the room is fairly dark during projection although this is entirely subjective.I believe it is also important to check if the vertical shift is acceptable to you as the image will be about 54" (~1360mm) above the normal plane of the projector (or below if ceiling mounted).All aside, page 18 of the freely downloadable manual will likely be more helpful than any subjective explanations. I use a large image size albeit at a shorter throw distance. At 50' Some quick calculations tell me that the minimum 16:9 aspect projection will be ~319" diagonal (~8,100mm) or ~278" (~7060mm) by ~156.4" (~3970mm).This is ok, if the room is fairly dark during projection although this is entirely subjective.I believe it is also important to check if the vertical shift is acceptable to you as the image will be about 54" (~1360mm) above the normal plane of the projector (or below if ceiling mounted).All aside, page 18 of the freely... » Read More I use a large image size albeit at a shorter throw distance. At 50' Some quick calculations tell me that the minimum 16:9 aspect projection will be ~319" diagonal (~8,100mm) or ~278" (~7060mm) by ~156.4" (~3970mm).This is ok, if the room is fairly dark during projection although this is entirely subjective.I believe it is also important to check if the vertical shift is acceptable to you as the image will be about 54" (~1360mm) above the normal plane of the projector (or below if ceiling mounted).All aside, page 18 of the freely downloadable manual will likely be more helpful than any subjective explanations. « Show Less
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Yes you can set len then focus to make it fit Also you can mount it on the ceiling The closer you are to the wall the smaller it isBy the way awsome projector for the price 3d is good but looks better on ps3 xbox
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Not for sure, but the "spider" that holds the projector has a fairly wide range of adjustments to hold most projectors. The look in our ceiling makes it almost unnoticeable. It is easy to adjust the angle and position of the projector, but you have to make sure you tighten real well to prevent movement.
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I do have my projector on a ceiling mount I also bought on Amazon, and the menu does have a option to flip the screen upside down. This has been working great for me for the last couple of months.
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hi Natasha, "The Optoma GT720 has no zoom lens which means if you are going to mount it on the ceiling you have to measure the exact distance from the screen" what does that mean?
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The 8350 does not use keystone correction. It has lens shift (far better, as it does not require subtracting pixels from the image.) You do not angle it toward the screen- you will get keystoning if it is not situated perfectly parallel. Lens shift allows the projector to be ceiling mounted and shift the image down onto the screen, basically one full image height. How far down do you want it to go? My projector is mounted 6" off the ceiling, projects onto the screen 10 ft. away, and I can shift the image down so the top of the image is over a foot from the ceiling with very little keystoning.
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Yes you can adjust however you want it. But make sure the mounting hole locations on your projector do not interfere with thr base plate of the ceiling mount.
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I have my 70" Sony LCD mounted on this mount. It is cast iron, with no ball joint. It does tilt up and down, but probably not enough to mount on an angled ceiling. (could always go through ceiling and make a flat mountable point in roof joists??)