[davidlowe]

The max distance I can set my projector from the screen is approx 3.5 m what is the largest size image I will be able to produce and what size screen should I get.
Also can anyone recommend a good in ceiling electric screen please and projector.
many thanks

[mossym]

Originally Posted by davidlowe

The max distance I can set my projector from the screen is approx 3.5 m what is the largest size image I will be able to produce and what size screen should I get.
Also can anyone recommend a good in ceiling electric screen please and projector.
many thanks

that totally depends on the projector.

try here
Projection Calculator Classic - Throw Distance and Screen Size

[davidlowe]

i have no idea what size screen i can get obviously the bigger the better i was thinking of a 7 ft screen but wanted to make sure the projector at 3.5 m will fill it I have no experience with either so any suggestions would be helpful
thanks

[mossym]

did you try the link i provided?

[Chris Frost]

Assuming you want a CRT, then as a rough guide most CRT projectors work on "screen width x 1.5 = throw distance"

Your intended 7ft screen needs about 10.5ft (3.2m) throw distance. That's the distance measured from the lenses to the screen.

As for what to choose, well there's a wide choice. It all depends on your budget. Have you done any research and put together a realistic budget yet?

[davidlowe]

Im not too sure what I should be looking for ie what are the main features needed I assume HD is a must?
I want to spend max say £2,000.00 its to be used for blue ray / dvd and sky. Also as my main sky box is in another room and im using magic eye will this affect HD?
Can you recoomend a projector
what is CRT ?
cheers

[Chris Frost]

A CRT projector looks like this

If you don't know what a CRT projector is then you probably aren't looking for this type of machine.

The projectors with one lens on the front are possibly what u are looking for. Got to the DLP / LCD projector forum if that is the case.

[Tom.W]

I would recommend a Barco 808 or 1209s if you want a CRT projector. If you want a digital you should post this on the digital forum. Buy the way you need to avoid Sony CRT tubes you want MEC tubes.

Read the topics in the above sticky's.

IMO the CRT projector is your best bet but hey that's just me......

Most of the used CRT projectors sold new for $20,000 to $35,000 and the build quality was excellent !