Vantage Point CGUPM12-S Universal Front Projector Mount - Silver
by Vantage Point Products
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Category: Home Theater
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Manufacturer: Vantage Point ProductsBrand: Vantage Point
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: CGUPM12-S
Publisher: Vantage Point Products
Studio: Vantage Point Products
Music Label: Vantage Point Products
Product features:
- Universal LCD/DLP projector mount with 12" drop
- Tilt and yaw (roll) adjustment
- 360-degree rotation
- Individual height adjustment for each mounting arm
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Vantage Point CGUPM12-S Universal Front Projector Mount - Silver
Customer Review: Easy, Strong, Secure and *Almost* Universal
Summary: 4 Stars
The Vantage Point Universal projector mount is both well designed and well built. It is fairly easy to set up, is stronger than it's spidery construction might suggest, and hold even a good sized projector (such as my JVC SX21) very securely.
But "universal" it is not. At least with the hardware provided in the box.
There are 8 steps in mounting a projector using this unit.
1) The correct position of the hanger needs to be determined. This will depend on lens throw - i.e, the required distance and placement from the screen which ideally has been chosen and mounted first.
2) The mount's base needs to be securely affixed to the ceiling (or wall). The approved way to do this is with three provided screws which are designed to go through the ceiling into a supporting beam. But what if there is no beam at or near the desired mounting position? Then an alternative needs to be created. I chose to to substitute three 'winged' ceiling hangers for the screws. This worked very well for me but would not if the ceiling had been less solid.
3) Once the base is attached to the ceiling the adjustable sections of the mount are screwed together. This is then attached to the base.
4) Step four is where I ran into a problem. (I actually had discovered it and solved it before going through the above three steps) It was this: The cleverly designed units that attach the mount to the projector came with three different sizes screws, one of which, apparently, was meant to work on any projector. However, none were large enough for the threaded mounting holes on the SX21. Worse, the larger screw needed could not go through the provided adjustable mounting points.
I got around the above by simply buying three good quality screw of the proper diameter, length and thread pitch plus some spacers and washers. -All items available at a good sized hardware store. With these in hand attaching the projector to the mount was simple.
5) The projector's placement on the mounting structure needs to be adjusted for correct center of balance. I.e., the projector should, when hung by the connector joint, hang straight and even. (This may sound difficult. It is not)
6) The projector with attached mounting bracket is then attached to the unit on the ceiling with a single bolt.
7) The power and signal cables are attached to the projector. (I used open "U" hooks screwed into the adjacent wall to support the weight of the heavy component cables I was using.)
8) With the adjustment locking screws slightly loose the projected image is then progressively aligned with the screen. As each parameter is gotten right the related locking screw(s) is/are tightened, then the focus adjusted.
With the above accomplished the projector is firmly and securely in place.
The Vantage Point Universal mount looks good and IS good. If you feel comfortable doing the steps above you can't go wrong with this unit.
Description of Vantage Point CGUPM12-S Universal Front Projector Mount - Silver
The Universal Projector Mount sets itself apart from other industrial looking ceiling mounts. Styled from steel and die-cast aluminum, the mounts boast a clean and simple finished appearance when viewing it on the ceiling. The CGUPM06 extends approximately 12 inches from the ceiling, rotates, tilts and swivels in virtually any direction, and is capable of functioning on flat or vaulted ceilings. The Universal Projector Mount is compatible with most of today?s LCD and DLP home theater projectors and is fully adjustable to fit a wide range of projector hole patterns.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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