M1 G2 Initial Setup

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    Choosing a Location - Projector Orientation

    Personal preference and room layout will decide the installation location. Consider the following:

    • Size and position of your screen.
    • Location of a suitable power outlet.
    • Location and distance between the projector and other equipment.
    Location Description
    Front Table The projector is placed near the floor in front of the screen.
    Front Ceiling The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
    Rear Table[1] The projector is placed near the floor behind the screen.
    Rear Ceiling[1] The projector is suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
    1. 1.0 1.1 A rear projection screen is required.

    Projection Dimensions

    Projection Dimensions.png

    NOTE: (e) = Screen | (f) = Center of Lens

    16:9 Image on a 16:9 Screen

    (a) Screen Size (b) Projection Distance (c) Image Height Image Width
    Minimum Maximum
    in. cm in. m in. m in. cm in. mm
    30 76.2 32.16 0.82 32.16 0.82 14.7 37.36 26.15 664
    40 101.6 42.88 1.09 42.88 1.09 19.6 49.81 34.86 886
    50 127 53.6 1.36 53.6 1.36 24.5 62.26 43.58 1107
    60 152.4 64.32 1.63 64.32 1.63 29.4 74.72 52.29 1328
    70 177.8 75.04 1.91 75.04 1.91 34.3 87.17 61.01 1550
    80 203.2 85.76 2.18 85.76 2.18 39.2 99.62 69.73 1771
    90 228.6 96.48 2.45 96.48 2.45 44.1 112.07 78.44 1992
    100 254 107.2 2.72 107.2 2.72 49 124.53 87.16 2214
    There is a 3% tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations. It is recommended to physically test the projection size and distance before permanently installing the projector.