Tips after purchasing your projector
6 tips after purchasing your projector
- Tip 1: don't unplug the connector.
- Tip 2: make sure there is room.
- Tip 3: prevent noise.
- Tip 4: calculate the best setup with the projection ratio.
- Tip 5: choose a long power cable for a ceiling mount.
- Tip 6: use an HDMI cable.
Tip 1: don't unplug the connector
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Press the on/off or standby button on the projector.
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Don't unplug the projector.
A projector needs time to cool down after you turn it off. It does this by spinning the fan quickly. Don't unplug the projector when it's cooling down, because you risk overheating. Press the off or standby button instead. You can find this button on the projector or on the included remote.
Tip 2: make sure there is room
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Keep a free space around the projector.
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Don't trap the projector between objects.
Another way to prevent overheating is to make sure the projector has enough space to dissipate heat. Keep at least 10 centimeters free on all sides and don't place the projector in a cupboard that's closed off, deep, or too small.
Tip 3: prevent noise
A projector has a fan that produces noise. The fan's noise level is similar to that of a modern fridge. As a result, it may impact your viewing experience. Don't place the projector too close to your ears unless you connect a separate speaker set to drown out the sound of your projector.
Tip 4: calculate the best placement
You can use the projection ratio to calculate the ideal distance for your projector placement. That way, you know for sure the image will be sharp. For example, when a projector that has a ratio of 1.5:1 is placed 1.5 meters from the screen, it projects a 1-meter wide image. This is equals a screen size of 45 inches. If you place the projector at a distance of 3 meters, this will give you twice the projection size. Does the projector have a variable projection distance, such as 1.5-2:1? This means the projector has a zoom function. This allows you to slightly adjust the projection size without moving the projector.
Tip 5: choose a long power cable for a ceiling mount
The power cable of most projectors is only 1 meter long. Do you want to mount the projector to the ceiling? In that case, you'll probably need a longer cable or a power strip. Do you want to avoid long cables and power strips altogether? You can connect the projector to your device via a wireless extender.
Tip 6: use an HDMI cable
An HDMI cable can be used to connect a Blu-ray player, console, or digital decoder. If you need a cable of 7 meters or longer, choose a high-quality cable. This way, you'll prevent the image signals from losing quality.
