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Installation

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Runco CL-410 and CL-420 Owner’s Operating Manual

3.3
Installation
Considerations

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are
installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into
account to ensure your projector performs optimally.

Installation Type

Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or
inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods.

Ambient Light

In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your
images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft
of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed
out and less vibrant.

Other Considerations

Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:

• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector

away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause
drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance.

• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as

motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors,
speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.

Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options

Advantages

Considerations

Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Easy to set up
• Can be moved or changed quickly
• Easy to access

• Shares floor space with audience

Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Does not take up audience space
• Projector is unobtrusive
• Projector cannot be accidentally moved

• Installation is more permanent
• Projector access is more difficult

Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation

• Projector is completely hidden
• Projector is easily accessed
• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation

• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher

Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror

• Projector is completely hidden
• Usually good ambient light rejection
• Requires less space behind screen than
other rear screen installations

• Requires separate room
• Installation cost is usually higher