4:3 projector question

[Rlefig]

Hi I have a 96"wide by 72" in height screen with an epson powerlite 535w projector and an Nvidia 1050 card. I have the projector set to Auto which supposed to then read from the PC for resolution. But no matter what I resolution I set it too in the Nvidia app I can not fill the screen or get it to a 4:3 aspect ratio. I know I am working with older equipment and can upgrade but want to make sure I do it right. This projector is not native at 4:3 and unfortunately my 1930's garage is limited in size. I will measure the distance of projector to screen.

Thanks

Rob

[GunghoGolfGM]

After reviewing this projector online it looks like it can't projector a higher image than 61". I am guessing it wont work, since it may not be able to focus from far enough away in order to fill your entire screen but its worth a try before buying a new projector:


Make sure you fill the image height of your screen using the zoom in the projector if it has zoom, if aren't able to fill the screen height you will probably need to mount it farther back. Once the image height is filled adjust the horizontal pixels on the graphics card using the following instructions:



1. Your PC should have Nvidia Control Panel software (NCP).. Search for it in your Windows Start menu and open it. Make sure your projector is on and plugged into the HDMI port of your computer.
2. In NCP, create a custom resolution of X,XXX wide by 1,080 pixels high. Replace the X,XXX with the calculated width based on your screen dimensions. For example, with an 11x9' screen, you'd take 1080 X 11/9 = 1320, so your custom resolution would be 1320x1080.
3. Open Windows Settings, navigate to Display Settings, and choose that new custom resolution.
4. Leave your projector set to Auto aspect ratio
5. If you are Mirroring your monitor and projector, your monitor will have the same aspect ratio, so you’ll see black bars on the sides of the monitor. If you Extend your desktop, your monitor can keep its native aspect ratio, while the projector gets the new custom resolution.
6. NOTE: some Windows updates will reset your Display Settings, so after an update you may need to repeat some or all of the steps above.

[Rlefig]

Thanks GungHoGolfGM, When you mention zoom you are talking about lens zoom, not the zoom where you specify aspect ration like Auto, Native, zoom, normal, etc. Correct? Overall it works fine but just want to fine tune it and make it better. Adding some weight to bottom of screen as well.

[GunghoGolfGM]

Welcome! Yes, the lens zoom.

[Rlefig]

Thanks again GunghoGolfGM if I were to upgrade GPU or projector what would you do first? and for what knowing my ahem size limitations. would it be even worth it?

The graphics are fine with me just want to maximize the image on the screen. Also with the resizing will I be losing any of the image on the top, bottom or sides or will it scale properly

[GunghoGolfGM]

I would probably upgrade the GPU first since that could improve the projector and overall performance of your golf sim. If you upgrade both is will scale properly and not distort the image.

[Rlefig]

Thanks GunghoGolfGM I was messing around with the projector last night and I am able to get a 1024x768 image out of the Epson 535w that fills the 120" screen from a bit under 5 feet out which will work. Unfortunately to get to anything x1080 as recommended would have placed the projector too far back. The image looks good just loses detail with that resolution. Might start looking at projectors that can do 1080 between 4-5 feet on 120" diagonal 4:3. The Optima GT1080 looks like it could fit the bill according to ProjectorCentral. Any other advice or knowledge you can add totally appreciated

[GunghoGolfGM]

I like the BenQ projectors as they have zoom, which gives you some wiggle room on where you need to mount it. The Optomas have to be mounted in a very specific location.

Two good options for you would probably be the BenQ TH671ST or the BenQ LH820ST.

[Rlefig]

thanks, unfortunately I looked at the TH671ST and that most likely will be too far at 8' to project 120" the LH820ST looks great but at $1800 is more than I want to spend. But definitely I ideas. Fortunately I can mount the projector anywhere between 3.5' - 5'

[northshoremb]

After reviewing this projector online it looks like it can't projector a higher image than 61". I am guessing it wont work, since it may not be able to focus from far enough away in order to fill your entire screen but its worth a try before buying a new projector:


Make sure you fill the image height of your screen using the zoom in the projector if it has zoom, if aren't able to fill the screen height you will probably need to mount it farther back. Once the image height is filled adjust the horizontal pixels on the graphics card using the following instructions:



1. Your PC should have Nvidia Control Panel software (NCP).. Search for it in your Windows Start menu and open it. Make sure your projector is on and plugged into the HDMI port of your computer.
2. In NCP, create a custom resolution of X,XXX wide by 1,080 pixels high. Replace the X,XXX with the calculated width based on your screen dimensions. For example, with an 11x9' screen, you'd take 1080 X 11/9 = 1320, so your custom resolution would be 1320x1080.
3. Open Windows Settings, navigate to Display Settings, and choose that new custom resolution.
4. Leave your projector set to Auto aspect ratio
5. If you are Mirroring your monitor and projector, your monitor will have the same aspect ratio, so you’ll see black bars on the sides of the monitor. If you Extend your desktop, your monitor can keep its native aspect ratio, while the projector gets the new custom resolution.
6. NOTE: some Windows updates will reset your Display Settings, so after an update you may need to repeat some or all of the steps above.

Ok if you extend the image won't just 1 have the actual golf image and other will just be desktop with icons? What about having the 4:3 on projector and the original on desktop both showing the golfing image?