Finally, ceiling mounted projector! - Blu-ray Forum

crackinhedz · 11-15-2014, 06:56 PM

I am a terrible procrastinator, as I have had my BenQ W1070 projector for a few months now and have finally permanently mounted the projector to the ceiling. Had a buddy from work come over and give me a hand. Here are some pics of the finished product.

here is a [terrible] pic of the projector image around my 50" plasma...

We were not able to install the pull down screen as my ceiling joists were too far away from the wall for the screen to hang so another day we will be rectifying this. It was late and did not have proper supplies for the fix.

DangeRuss · 11-17-2014, 09:45 AM

Good Morning Crack ............

Nice job done on the installation

jawsfan1975 · 11-17-2014, 09:58 AM

Well done! Now for the screen.

bguzman · 11-17-2014, 01:19 PM

Nice job on the projector install, very clean , well done sir.

solarrdadd · 11-17-2014, 01:26 PM

excellent work on the install hedz, Uncle Solarrdadd Approved!

ejusted · 11-17-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by solarrdadd

excellent work on the install hedz, Uncle Solarrdadd Approved!

Looking good man!! My first PJ was a benQ as well. Very clean looking install. Cant wait to see the ceiling mount screen.

talstarone · 11-17-2014, 01:53 PM

Looking good. I know you are going to have a great time with your projector.

crackinhedz · 11-17-2014, 09:33 PM

Thanks guys, the room lighting isnt the best for the pics so its nicer in person.

I have to say, it was not too difficult. I think the hardest part was getting the courage to cut a hole in the ceiling!

Starting to get some crappy weather here in VA, but Im hoping to have the screen up by the end of the week, more pics to follow!

Also I wanted to mention I used a 30ft Redmere cable in the wall/ceiling connected between the hdmi wall plates. I was not sure if it would work being connected to extenders/adapters as I could not find any real info explaining this, but it works fine.

Badas · 11-17-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Thanks guys, the room lighting isnt the best for the pics so its nicer in person.

I have to say, it was not too difficult. I think the hardest part was getting the courage to cut a hole in the ceiling!

Starting to get some crappy weather here in VA, but Im hoping to have the screen up by the end of the week, more pics to follow!

Also I wanted to mention I used a 30ft Redmere cable in the wall/ceiling connected between the hdmi wall plates. I was not sure if it would work being connected to extenders/adapters as I could not find any real info explaining this, but it works fine.

The Redmere cable is suppose to be very good. A lot of JVC owners have found that they are the only one that can handle 4K well.

Aren't projectors great.

crackinhedz · 11-22-2014, 09:47 PM

Here are some pics of my manual pull down screen.

I will say the screen works and looks fine, and for the money not too shabby. But after originally projecting onto a wall, I prefer that much better. Being my projector is mounted pretty close to the roof, I end up having to use some keystone adjustment which still places overall screen a tad higher than I would have liked, but it works. Not sure if this is common for pull down screens but the sides are slightly bowed inwards which I assume is just because its new and not had time to fully flatten out.

anyways, here's pics of my screen put up. I will say I love the huge picture...trumps my 50" plasma any day.

[battlefield 2]

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Waboman · 11-22-2014, 10:46 PM

Very nice. What size screen is that? There's nothing like a pj and screen to kick it up a notch.

bguzman · 11-22-2014, 10:58 PM

Well, the cracked up heads are in hog heaven now. Lookin' good man.

On another note if you need to lower your screen you can get some black chain from the hardware store and adjust the height of your screen by how many links you use. Here is my living room screen.

crackinhedz · 11-22-2014, 11:54 PM

I did buy some chains, but since my projector mount is shallow I cannot lower my screen any further as Ive maxed the vertical shift so could not use the chain.

I cannot lower the projector further because its directly above my ceiling fan.

rpatt · 11-23-2014, 12:41 AM

Great job on the installation. Enjoy.

crackinhedz · 11-23-2014, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Waboman

What size screen is that?

Its an Elite Screens 106".

http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Screens-...6%22+pull+down

DangeRuss · 12-25-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I did buy some chains, but since my projector mount is shallow I cannot lower my screen any further as Ive maxed the vertical shift so could not use the chain.

I cannot lower the projector further because its directly above my ceiling fan.

So now the ceiling fan is pulling duel duty cooling the projector as well

BTW:

11-15-2014, 06:56 PM	#1
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Finally, ceiling mounted projector! I am a terrible procrastinator, as I have had my BenQ W1070 projector for a few months now and have finally permanently mounted the projector to the ceiling. Had a buddy from work come over and give me a hand. Here are some pics of the finished product. here is a [terrible] pic of the projector image around my 50" plasma... We were not able to install the pull down screen as my ceiling joists were too far away from the wall for the screen to hang so another day we will be rectifying this. It was late and did not have proper supplies for the fix.

11-22-2014, 10:46 PM	#11
Waboman Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2009 Location:In a van down by the river 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:500 Trading Score:3	Very nice. What size screen is that? There's nothing like a pj and screen to kick it up a notch. Last edited by Waboman; 11-22-2014 at 11:45 PM.

11-22-2014, 10:58 PM	#12
bguzman Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:No Cal Home Theater Gallery:124 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:344 Trading Score:1	Well, the cracked up heads are in hog heaven now. Lookin' good man. On another note if you need to lower your screen you can get some black chain from the hardware store and adjust the height of your screen by how many links you use. Here is my living room screen. Last edited by bguzman; 11-22-2014 at 11:10 PM.

11-17-2014, 09:45 AM	#2
DangeRuss Blu-ray Grand Duke Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The "Boogie Down" Home Theater Gallery:230 Blu-ray collection:470 DVD collection:354 Blu-ray reviews: 74	Good Morning Crack ............ Nice job done on the installation

11-17-2014, 09:58 AM	#3
jawsfan1975 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:326 Blu-ray collection:1044 Blu-ray reviews: 52 Trading Score:141	Well done! Now for the screen.

11-17-2014, 01:19 PM	#4
bguzman Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:No Cal Home Theater Gallery:124 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:344 Trading Score:1	Nice job on the projector install, very clean , well done sir.

11-17-2014, 01:26 PM	#5
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	excellent work on the install hedz, Uncle Solarrdadd Approved!

11-17-2014, 01:53 PM	#7
talstarone Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Clayton, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:88 Blu-ray collection:363 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:54	Looking good. I know you are going to have a great time with your projector.

11-17-2014, 09:33 PM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Thanks guys, the room lighting isnt the best for the pics so its nicer in person. I have to say, it was not too difficult. I think the hardest part was getting the courage to cut a hole in the ceiling! Starting to get some crappy weather here in VA, but Im hoping to have the screen up by the end of the week, more pics to follow! Also I wanted to mention I used a 30ft Redmere cable in the wall/ceiling connected between the hdmi wall plates. I was not sure if it would work being connected to extenders/adapters as I could not find any real info explaining this, but it works fine.

11-22-2014, 09:47 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Here are some pics of my manual pull down screen. I will say the screen works and looks fine, and for the money not too shabby. But after originally projecting onto a wall, I prefer that much better. Being my projector is mounted pretty close to the roof, I end up having to use some keystone adjustment which still places overall screen a tad higher than I would have liked, but it works. Not sure if this is common for pull down screens but the sides are slightly bowed inwards which I assume is just because its new and not had time to fully flatten out. anyways, here's pics of my screen put up. I will say I love the huge picture...trumps my 50" plasma any day. [battlefield 2] .

11-22-2014, 11:54 PM	#13
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I did buy some chains, but since my projector mount is shallow I cannot lower my screen any further as Ive maxed the vertical shift so could not use the chain. I cannot lower the projector further because its directly above my ceiling fan.

11-23-2014, 12:41 AM	#14
rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Great job on the installation. Enjoy.

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