Does this projector get very hot? If I placed it on a coffee table directly in front of the couch, would it be uncomfortable to sit behind?
84596
It doesn't get very hot - would be fine on the coffee table. I was very pleased that it doesn't have to cool down or anything as it doesn't get that hot. It also has a button that's similar to a screensaver that lets you shut off the screen but as soon as you push the button again, it's right back on with no wait time.
84597
The unit feels hot by the side vent. Sitting behind it on the couch should not be uncomfortable. Let me add that once the unit is turned off it cools very quickly.
84598
I haven't used it very long but it would be fine to sit behind. It doesn't get too hot.
1943611
No, it's not hot on top. We had our Blueray player on top and it was fine. We love it, it heats our 600 sq foot basement. We're really happy with it, so far.
361865
Mine does not get hot either in AV cabinet with three sides and few inches clearance around sides, 10 in back. Way less heat than the Onkyo I replaced with it.
202276
I have mine mounted almost directly above my theater chairs and it has never been an issue for me. You can hear it barely if there is silence in the movie but it is very slight. There are so many positives with his projector some barely audible fan noise is the least of my concerns. It's a great projector. I've had mine for about a year and use it every day just about.
1775649
No it does not get very hot. I have it mounted on my wall to make my stars light up too!
202275
If it is in a small room without ventalation it can get really hot so the fan needs to work over time so the projector doesnt over heat. I sometime notice it but it doesnt bother me. I use some loud bose speakers so if the fan is on "full blast" i dont even notice. People are being extran picky i think
863610
No problem! I've noticed the TV "seems" bigger (or smaller) depending on where people prefer to sit in a movie theater AND how tall they are. We have the TV mounted on a wall, so this makes it feel like you're watching a moving painting. My wife is 5' tall and sits 12 feet away, directly facing the TV, she thinks it's perfect for watching her favorite shows, like Ugly Betty. She is 8 feet away when she uses the Nintendo Wii (and Fit for exercise) and thinks it's great. She prefers to sit no closer than the middle of the movie theater from the big screen. Sometimes I complain we're too far away... I'm 5'10", and sit 6-8 feet away, from a side viewing angle to watch TV shows. I think 50" is just right from this distance, but I also like to sit no farther away than the middle of the movie theater. When I use the Wii from 8 feet away, I wonder how a 58" would look. Some of my taller male friends think we should have gone with the 58", however, they sit so close in the movie theater, and prefer XBOX games, perhaps video games need to be closer? No matter who I've asked, nobody has commented that the TV is too big. Feel free to ask questions. We spent many days researching (in 2006 and again this time) and many hours planning the TV's placement, so we're happy to help. Enjoy your new TV!
1115270
Timing is everything. If you have to move immediately, unplug, move, use caution to avoid the warm projector parts. Usually if I have to move or close up, I turn off the projector before I talk to anyone or start any clean up. The projector is built to withstand heavy usage. Works for me.
213881
Yes, the housing does get hot. But we have placed it on our wood deck floor with no problem. I wouldn't leave it in a small enclosed place, or right up against a wall or corner, but in the open on the deck it's been fine. (But I haven't left it out there for more than 1-2 hours so far) I also would not want it around children.
1868818
This is an excellent screen. I play Call of Duty and Need 4 Speed on it all the time and it is beautiful. I have a Benq W7000 projector and the screen quality is amazing. Would recommend it. No one touches my screen, so it stays perfect. I wouldn't want "hands" on it, so having it in the garage where it could be touched might be a concern. As long as it is untouched, I think you would be fine. Good luck!
1648015
It handles games very well. I just keep it on a flat table and so far haven't had any heat issues. There is a setting that turns the fan into a jet engine, but I've never had to use it. Great screen, hardly any glare.
2158584
seems like all flat screens gen more heat than an old crt tv but I haven't noticed any excessive heat off this plasma. I love it so far. it is well ventilated on all sides though. I don't have it close to a wall.
155198
I prefer when I'm by myself to sit about six feet away from my 120 inch screen, so that the spectacle fills my entire field of vision. With the projector properly mounted above there's a steep slope of projection so that a person can get relatively close to the screen without blocking the projection. Since my big screen is in a fairly small room, guests tend to sit about 10 feet back from the screen.
1690123
I did not try doing that. I'm assuming this is a special glass which will not reflect back at the lens or cause any distortion. If this glass is meant to be like a protective cover in front of the projector, just maintain (in my opinion) around 10-12 inches of distance. The lamp cooling fans are in front so you'd like to leave space for efficient air flow.
34807
I've never used the projector over it's maximum distance, but it has worked very well in medium sized conference or meeting rooms. It is bright enough that the room need not be totally darkened. Low lighting in the room still allows for a clear picture on the screen.
862541
I haven't experienced any "hot spots". The screen has a matte finish & is comparable to any full sized screen I've ever used, or sat in front of at a theater.
1283533
I am using the projector in a room that seats 150 people with large windows and moderate amounts of sunlight. We do not use shades in our room and this projector is working great for us. Typically used in the mid morning time frame and colors/images show up great on a pull down projection screen. I've tried it on the wall too and it has great image their as well