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Post by creimes on Dec 22, 2018 9:49:32 GMT -5
Thanks kindly creimes - I've contacted Focused Technology to see if that screen is available in a ceiling mount. If so, my quest is ended! If not, maybe I could mount an L-bracket on the ceiling & make it work... You could always inform them of your projector you will be using and your viewing distance and they could recommend a screen and size for you, I think they have them in plus and minus sizes as well, I sit roughly 10 feet from my 100" and it's perfect, 4K you can obviously go bigger at that distance but I have no funds to go 4K anytime soon. Cheers, Chad
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Post by simpleman68 on Dec 22, 2018 10:29:42 GMT -5
Thanks kindly creimes - I've contacted Focused Technology to see if that screen is available in a ceiling mount. If so, my quest is ended! If not, maybe I could mount an L-bracket on the ceiling & make it work...
It utilizes a floating wall mount system that won't work on ceilings. But at 24 lbs, it's possible to mount to the ceiling but cosmetics will be the challenge. I wouldn't trust a heavy duty drywall molly unless there were 5-6 of them over the distance (which means a lot of holes to patch if/when it comes down) All this would be made simpler if you have attic access to the ceiling above the area.
Alternative 2:
Install a thin lath strip to the ceiling turning it into a solid mounting surface. Then you could get away with just 1 bracket at each end of the case securing it to the strip. You'd have to paint the strip the ceiling color to blend in.
Alternative 3: If you can access the top of the screen case from the inside (may involve removal of screen which could kill the deal) you could secure it to the ceiling using the first option above and you'd be able to bypass any bracket system for a clean look.
Some food for thought. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you want to knock around ideas. Scott
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Post by boomzilla on Dec 22, 2018 11:00:47 GMT -5
Thanks kindly creimes - I've contacted Focused Technology to see if that screen is available in a ceiling mount. If so, my quest is ended! If not, maybe I could mount an L-bracket on the ceiling & make it work... You could always inform them of your projector you will be using and your viewing distance and they could recommend a screen and size for you, I think they have them in plus and minus sizes as well, I sit roughly 10 feet from my 100" and it's perfect, 4K you can obviously go bigger at that distance but I have no funds to go 4K anytime soon. Cheers, Chad Thanks, Chad - an excellent idea. I may, of course, eventually go 4K, so I'll ask for that resolution at about 12 foot viewing distance.
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Post by creimes on Dec 22, 2018 11:42:18 GMT -5
Thanks kindly creimes - I've contacted Focused Technology to see if that screen is available in a ceiling mount. If so, my quest is ended! If not, maybe I could mount an L-bracket on the ceiling & make it work... It utilizes a floating wall mount system that won't work on ceilings. But at 24 lbs, it's possible to mount to the ceiling but cosmetics will be the challenge. I wouldn't trust a heavy duty drywall molly unless there were 5-6 of them over the distance (which means a lot of holes to patch if/when it comes down) All this would be made simpler if you have attic access to the ceiling above the area.
Alternative 2:
Install a thin lath strip to the ceiling turning it into a solid mounting surface. Then you could get away with just 1 bracket at each end of the case securing it to the strip. You'd have to paint the strip the ceiling color to blend in. Alternative 3: If you can access the top of the screen case from the inside (may involve removal of screen which could kill the deal) you could secure it to the ceiling using the first option above and you'd be able to bypass any bracket system for a clean look. Some food for thought. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you want to knock around ideas. Scott
I helped my buddy hang is screen, we used shelf brackets attached to the wall and S hooks to hang the projector from the brackets, he rents and didn't want to put any type of holes in the ceiling, he also has a 60 inch curved TV mounted on the wall so we had to use the appropriate size brackets so the screen came down in front of the TV at the proper distance from the wall.
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Post by creimes on Dec 22, 2018 11:50:34 GMT -5
You could always inform them of your projector you will be using and your viewing distance and they could recommend a screen and size for you, I think they have them in plus and minus sizes as well, I sit roughly 10 feet from my 100" and it's perfect, 4K you can obviously go bigger at that distance but I have no funds to go 4K anytime soon. Cheers, Chad Thanks, Chad - an excellent idea. I may, of course, eventually go 4K, so I'll ask for that resolution at about 12 foot viewing distance. Yes the main reason for going to a projector is to maximize viewing size so go as big as possible at 12 feet I would say minimum 120 inches even for 1080p, see my post above for how i helped my buddy mount his 120 inch screen, he has the Optoma UHD51A projector which is 4K and a very nice projector at it's price point, it has Alexa built in which IMO is a waste but they also have a UHD51 non Alexa model. Chad
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Post by MusicHead on Dec 22, 2018 12:37:57 GMT -5
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Post by boomzilla on Dec 24, 2018 4:16:36 GMT -5
OK - Step two
Once I have a screen, I have a HDMI output from the disc player or receiver. I have a HDMI to VGA converter that strips the HDCP protection and allows a 1080p signal. Now I want a wireless VGA transmitter/receiver that will let me move the 1080p video signal from the source to the projector without running a wire across the room.
Suggestions?
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Post by bluemeanies on Dec 25, 2018 9:44:02 GMT -5
Enter this thread late...I would definitely consider buying a screen that reflects any ambient or direct light. I know you want to keep the price down so shy away from Screen Inovations and consider ELITE. NOW ...back to your local broadcaster.
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Post by gus4emo on Dec 26, 2018 21:09:07 GMT -5
Thanks kindly creimes - I've contacted Focused Technology to see if that screen is available in a ceiling mount. If so, my quest is ended! If not, maybe I could mount an L-bracket on the ceiling & make it work... You could always inform them of your projector you will be using and your viewing distance and they could recommend a screen and size for you, I think they have them in plus and minus sizes as well, I sit roughly 10 feet from my 100" and it's perfect, 4K you can obviously go bigger at that distance but I have no funds to go 4K anytime soon. Cheers, Chad I have read very positive reviews about the Epson near 4k projectors for less than $2k, would like one, but I can't afford any at this time, plus I am happy with my Panny 4000, at 1080p with a 106 inch screen .....
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Post by boomzilla on Dec 27, 2018 4:58:54 GMT -5
I visited the Magnolia kiosk in my local Best Buy and had some productive discussions with their HT guru. His rec? Since my viewing distance will be 12 feet or more, go as big as possible. The projector will probably get replaced (maybe many times) before the screen so go ahead and invest in a good screen up front. Since the room is to be darkened during viewing, go with a high-contrast gray or a black screen. Buy a tensioned screen - at the larger sizes the tensioning is needed to avoid waves in the screen. The only way to really save money while maintaining quality would be to use a fixed screen - fabric or painted - neither of which are feasible in my living room. The higher-quality tensioned screens are typically "in ceiling" rather than "on ceiling" models, so some installation will also likely be required. The fact that no attic space is available (there's a bedroom above the living room) will be a complicating factor, but the installers can deal with it.
So this changes the complexion of the job significantly. No sense going to the screen-installation expense to run a business projector or a $10 garage sale unit. They did, however, have $150 portable screens (80" and high gain) that could serve dual purposes. I could easily set up the screen in the living room for an occasional movie, and keep it as a backup for business presentations. But rather than spend that much, I could also look for a used portable screen on the local CraigsList or NextDoor sites.
The other question that plays into this is "how long will I remain in this house?" Indications are that I'll be here at least until 2022. And ASAP after that, I'll want to move out of state. The "big downsize" is still academic at this point, but it gives me but a 4-year window to amortize the cost of any improvements. It also behooves me to consider the effect that any addition I make will have on the house's resale value. I don't see a retractable screen as making any significant difference, positive or negative, on home equity. But a fixed screen well might negatively affect the resale value (unless taken down prior to sale).
Decision time...
And a quick scan of the local CL shows a portable 92" manual pull-down screen for $200 and a brand-new-in-box 100" Screen Innovations motorized & tensioned model TRMFL100SO for $500.
Unfortunately, they're both high-gain screens, but for the prices, maybe I can set my projector to "low light mode?"
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