Setting Up your Projector for your Home Cinema

In order to capture the greatest cinema experience, you should give some thought as to where you shall place the projector.

There are basically three ways that you can set up your projector. They are: table top, ceiling mounted or wall mounted.

Make sure that when you buy your projector that it is able to be mounted as you want.

Table top - Does the projector match the decor? Is the noise that the projector makes low enough? Do you think that the projector will be suitable for the screen size?

Ceiling mount - You must first make sure the mount fits the type of ceiling you have - vaulted or flat. Is it fairly easy to install the cables and the power that is required?

Do you need to have a mount with a quick release? Are you able to move the mount in various positions? Mounts will vary in drop height from the base. This may give you some idea as to how low from the ceiling your projector must be.

Wall mount - This can be similar to a ceiling mount or you can have a special AV rack.

These are some things to consider when you are wall mounting:

- Can the mount support the projector's weight?

- Is it able to be adjusted for sideways and height movement?

- Will the mount fit in with the decor of the room?

- Will the location you have chosen for the projector produce the desired screen size?

When building your home cinema, positioning the projector is critical in order to you to have a wonderful experience.