Setting up a Projector

kingshaun2k · 14 Apr 2017 at 17:30

I've just been given a Panasonic PT-LM1E-C projector and I was wondering what's the best way to set it up. I'd say it's going to go on the wall behind the couch and a Projector screen to pull down infront of the TV. It's only got a VGA connection and no HDMI so it's obviously old. How do I connect everything to it such as the Xbox, Sky, DVD player etc or is it too old and I need to invest in a newer one?

vanandjuanunited · 14 Apr 2017 at 17:46

Personally i would look elsewhere.
An AV receiver would allow you to connect all your sources to it but then this will all depend on your budget.

kingshaun2k · 14 Apr 2017 at 18:32

So I connect all my stuff to the A/V receiver then my A/V receiver to the Projector? How much would I roughly need to invest, maybe £500 tops or is that not enough?

Grimley · 14 Apr 2017 at 18:51

Yep, that's pretty much what you do. For £500 you could get a decent 1080p budget projector such as a BenQ W1070. Been around for some time now (I think its now been superseded) you can get a BIG (about 100" diagonal) screen from about 10' away.

Rannoch · 14 Apr 2017 at 18:52

BenQ W1070 is a good buy. I love mine, pair it with the amp as suggested. You can pick up that PJ for a good price now. Don't skimp on the screen

kingshaun2k · 14 Apr 2017 at 21:11

Any recommendations for an A/V receiver as I don't have one!?

Grimley · 15 Apr 2017 at 08:25

Budget?

kingshaun2k · 16 Apr 2017 at 11:15

Maybe around £300? Just a one to get me started really.

Mr.Cookie · 16 Apr 2017 at 13:14

http://www.richersounds.com/product/av-receivers/denon/avrx2300w/deno-avrx2300-blk i know it's 49 pounds over but worth it, 4k ready and 2 hdmi outs which is very useful if you have a tv and projector hooked up