Hisense CM8Q
Overview
The Hisense CM8Q is the dedicated ceiling-mount solution for the brand’s Smart Mini projectors. This aluminum mount enables a professional suspended installation, turning any ceiling into the optimal projection point for your home theater setup.
Aluminum Construction and Modularity
The CM8Q features a structure made entirely from aluminum alloy, combining light weight (750 grams) with a high load capacity (up to 8 kilograms). This metal construction ensures perfect stability, eliminating vibrations that could affect image sharpness.
The telescopic arm is the standout feature of this mount, with three available extension positions: 190 mm, 390 mm, and 490 mm. This modularity lets you precisely set the ceiling-to-projector distance based on ceiling height and projection needs. The nesting aluminum tubes maintain consistent rigidity regardless of the chosen extension.
Multidirectional Adjustments
Full 360-degree rotation allows horizontal orientation in any direction, especially useful when the ideal ceiling attachment point doesn’t align perfectly with the screen’s axis. This flexibility lets you anchor to a load-bearing joist while maintaining perfect alignment with the projection surface.
Tilt of up to 20 degrees adds vertical angle correction. This range effectively compensates for height differences between the ceiling and the screen center, ensuring a rectangular image without keystone distortion. The quick-release gimbal mounting system simplifies installation and maintenance, letting you detach and reinstall the projector in seconds.
Compatibility and Dimensions
Designed for Hisense C1, C2, C2 Pro, C2 Ultra, and M2 Pro projectors, the CM8Q ensures a perfect fit with these models. Compact dimensions (120 × 490 × 120 mm at maximum extension) provide a discreet installation that preserves your interior’s aesthetics.
The system uses a standard 1/4-inch thread, making ceiling attachment easy with common hardware. Installation requires a solid anchor into a load-bearing structure capable of supporting the total weight (up to 8.75 kg with the heaviest projector).
Technical Specifications
Design and mounting
- Aluminum-structure ceiling mount
- Compatibility: Hisense C1 / C2 / C2 Pro / C2 Ultra / M2 Pro
- Maximum load capacity: 8 kg
Adjustments and movement
- Telescopic arm adjustable to 3 positions: 190 mm, 390 mm, 490 mm
- Full 360° rotation
- Tilt up to 20°
Physical specifications
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 120 × 490 × 120 mm
- Weight: 0.75 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CM8Q support the weight of the C2 Ultra, which is the heaviest model in the lineup?
With its maximum load capacity of 8 kg, the CM8Q comfortably supports all models in the range, including the C2 Ultra. The C2 Ultra projector weighs about 5.3 kg, leaving a substantial safety margin. The aluminum structure ensures perfect stability even with the heaviest models.
How should the power cable be managed once the projector is ceiling-mounted?
Hisense C-series projectors retain their power base even in a ceiling-mounted setup, as the power supply is integrated into this base. Plan a discreet cable route, either with a decorative cable raceway or by running the cable through the ceiling if possible. Some users opt for an electrical outlet installed directly on the ceiling near the mounting point.
Are the three positions of the telescopic arm the only options available?
The telescopic arm adjusts to three fixed positions: 190 mm, 390 mm, and 490 mm. These predefined positions ensure maximum stability and prevent accidental slippage. It isn’t possible to set intermediate positions, but these three options cover the vast majority of common installation scenarios.
Does the mount allow ceiling projection for watching while lying down?
Although the CM8Q allows up to 20 degrees of tilt, this range isn’t sufficient for direct projection onto the ceiling on its own. For this use, you would combine the mount with the projector’s native tilt range. C2 models feature a swivel base allowing tilt up to 135 degrees, which, combined with the CM8Q mount, can indeed enable ceiling projection.
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
- GTIN / EAN: 6942351422121
