xonize
Novice Member
Hi all,
I've recently purchased a projector set up for my lounge ( details below ):
I have had the above setup for a few weeks now and I'm starting to get quite bad headaches after an hour of viewing, I usually watch live football a couple times in the week and one film on Saturday + Sunday evening.
Netflix / Prime during the week are watched on 50" LCD
It's becoming quite annoying now.
Before the above purchases I originally checked the optimal viewing distance recommended by THX from seating to screen:
So the headaches shouldn't be caused by me being too close to the screen, i don't suffer any eye strain / watering / blurry vision.
I am an office work and have been working on computer monitors for the last 20 odd years, don't wear glasses and have never had any issued with CRT or my current Phillips 50" LCD.
I've tried turning decreasing the projected image size down to 70" , lowered the brightness, allowed some ambient light into the room in the evenings but am still struggling with the headaches.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
I've recently purchased a projector set up for my lounge ( details below ):
- Epson TW7100
- 92" Manual Pull up Sapphire screen
- Unicol Telescopic Stand / Shelf
- Projector lens to screen distance: 3.5m
- Seating position ( sofa ) to screen: 3m
- Used in Natural / Cinema picture mode
- Used in evenings only when dark + curtains drawn, projector is positioned on stand / shelf behind sofa
I have had the above setup for a few weeks now and I'm starting to get quite bad headaches after an hour of viewing, I usually watch live football a couple times in the week and one film on Saturday + Sunday evening.
Netflix / Prime during the week are watched on 50" LCD
It's becoming quite annoying now.
Before the above purchases I originally checked the optimal viewing distance recommended by THX from seating to screen:
Audio/visual company THX offers an excellent guideline for seat-to-screen viewing distances. To find your optimum distance, measure the size of your screen diagonally and divide that size by .84. Using that calculation, a 100-inch projector screen requires an optimal viewing distance of 119 inches or 3m from the screen. This formula is the generally accepted guideline for judging the optimum distance between the screen and your seating area.
- 100-inch Projector Screens have an optimal viewing distance of 3m
- 110-inch Projector Screens have an optimal viewing distance of 3.3m
- 120-inch Projector Screens have an optimal viewing distance of 3.6m
- 130-inch Projector Screens have an optimal viewing distance of 3.9m
- 150-inch Projector Screens have an optimal viewing distance of 4.5m
Calculating the ideal screen size from your seating position
The key to any home theatre setup is optimum seating placement. With it, you get an enjoyable viewing experience that makes watching high-definition movies and TV shows a pleasure. Without it, you may be left wondering what you're missing out on. By knowing how to properly calculate your viewing...
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So the headaches shouldn't be caused by me being too close to the screen, i don't suffer any eye strain / watering / blurry vision.
I am an office work and have been working on computer monitors for the last 20 odd years, don't wear glasses and have never had any issued with CRT or my current Phillips 50" LCD.
I've tried turning decreasing the projected image size down to 70" , lowered the brightness, allowed some ambient light into the room in the evenings but am still struggling with the headaches.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks