how to set up projector home theater

 

This post is about how to set up projector home theater. It also has information on what you need like the projector, screen, and speakers.

What's the point of a projector home theater, you might ask. Well, there are many:

- You can have a movie without disturbing others (for instance, late night movies).

- With a projector screen set up in your own home theater, you'll have access to more entertainment options — no matter where you live. And great for those who travel!

- If your projector is on a rolling stand and doesn't take up any space on your table or floor when not in use, it's easier to store. The stand simply is rolled up, and when you want to use the projector, you roll it out.

 

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- Projectors also help with glasses-free 3D. If you're not a 3D fan yet but want to see what all the discussion is about, a projector might be worth looking into.

So, let's talk about setting one up!

Before getting started, you'll need to make sure your projector has some things in place before you start:

- You'll need a screen — at least 100 inches wide — that your projector can support. A 120 inch screen works well and still looks great; at almost any size between those two "sizes," the picture quality stays great.

- A way to mount the screen. If you've got a wall, great. If not, rent one from your local home theater store — a retractable arm is about $20-$30 for a 10-foot length of the thing.

- Lights that illuminate the screen so you can see it from all sides (e.g., your own lights that shine through your windows).

 

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Once you've got those things covered, let's get started! First things first: to determine the size of your room, find the square footage of it on a measuring tape and divide by three (since there are three dimensions). The figure you get will tell you the size of your screen (in inches).

- Do not try to set up your projector before you've got the mounting spot determined and ready to go. You'll be doing a lot of moving around, so try and make it easy on yourself.

- With your screen determined and the location decided (your choice whether it's built in or not), put your projector where it'll be and mount it using whatever means you have at your disposal. If you need help with this, consult the manual that came with your home theater components.

- Now's a great time to make certain that your room is dark. Use the "darken" function on your projector, or even better, dim the lights!

- With your video cable connected and connected to your media player, it's time to fire up the movie.

- Turn on lights that illuminate the screen. If you're using a projector with a screen, you'll also want to turn on all "auto illuminators".

- You'll want to make sure that you've got decent speakers (one per side) and some decent height settings — 70 inches is recommended depending on your room size. (Once you've got the sound going, turn up your volume if things aren't already loud enough. This isn't a silent movie!)

- Keep in mind that 3D works best with a 120 inch screen or larger.

As you can see, setting up a projector home theater is really quite simple:

- You'll need room darkening curtains or "blackout" shades.

- The room must be large enough to accommodate the screen, as well as all other equipment (i.e., there must be enough space).

- These are the simplest steps for setting up your projector home theater! Enjoy it!

What's next? Find all the theater equipment you'll need online, including projectors and screens .