a projector suitable for a rear projection type receiver is disclosed . the projector has a device for generating an image and an image projecting device for projecting the image to a screen . the image projecting device includes a projection lens system and a reflector . the projection lens system directs the light flux indicative of the image from the image generating device toward the reflector so as to be away from the screen . the reflector bends the light flux and directs the light flux from the reflector to the screen along a predetermined path . the image generating device and the projection lens system are arranged on the side of the predetermined path along the path .