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I want the original OEM lamp and not a lesser quality replacement. Have you ordered a replacement lamp before? Where would you go for a quality replacement lamp? ]]>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:45:28 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146787http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146787
There are two movements underway among front projection manufacturers, one is native 2:35.1 projectors and the other is lens memory. The first is easy enough to understand, instead of the projector having a 16:9 native chip or sensor it has one that is 2:35.1 native. Digital Projection makes such a projector as does Sim2 and both cost a pretty penny -roughly $20K if memory serves me.

Lens memory on the other hand is a more cost effective solution for it can be had virtually for free. All an anamorphic lens does is optically stretch or manipulate the image coming out of the projector so that it fits a 2:35.1 screen. If you wish to fill a 2:35.1 screen you do not need an anamorphic lens to do so, you can simply zoom out and refocus for who cares if the black bars are falling above and below your screen's viewing area -they're black. This is where lens memory comes in for you can save multiple lens settings on a single projector and simply switch between them by pressing a single button when viewing either 16:9 or 2:35.1 content.

For example, my Elite Screen has two screens housed within a single chasis; one a 16:9 and the other 2:35.1. Since I no longer have an anamorphic lens attachment I have to zoom out and refocus my Anthem LTX-500 projector when viewing 2:35.1 content. It's a little cumbersome and takes a few seconds but it is the FREE way to enjoy 2:35.1 content without shelling out a great deal of additional money. With lens memory this process would become automated for once I set the parameters I would simply hit a button and the projector would make the adjustment automatically. Believe it or not this process is just as fast as those systems which use an anamorphic lens on a sled.

]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:26:16 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146776http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146776
They're "faux K" for their resolution is 3840x2160, which JVC swears is 4K despite there NOT being four thousand pixels of horizontal resolution, which IS ACTUALLY 4K. So the JVC projectors are "faux K" and will upscale 1080p material to "faux K" via JVC's proprietary e-Shift pixel technology which essentially doubles the number of pixels and then "shifts" them slightly to give the appearance of 4K like pixel density.

The technology does work but I question the call for when REAL 4K arrives (I guess it already has) the JVCs will NOT be compatible, in fact they're only compatible up to 1080p. Seeing as how Sony is leading the 4K way I don't see them putting out a standard or format that undercuts the DCI standard in order to accommodate JVC (and conversely Integra/Onkyo) over their own products.

So, JVC has developed their own "format" which only JVC and Integra/Onkyo are choosing to recognize making the feature of "faux K" obsolete. I'm sick of this shit.

I'm sick and tired of companies going it alone versus agreeing to a standard right out of the gate. The studios did it with 2K AND 4K and yet we consumers have 1080p -WTF!! And now we have "faux K", well F-you JVC I'm not buying.

I'll stick with 1080p projectors like the Epson Pro Cinema 6100 ($4,000) until true 4K projectors become more affordable. JVC you just lost me as a customer and from what I hear you're loosing partners and OEM contracts too. Enough with half measures and short term fixes, if 4K is upon us then we must adhere to the standards set by DCI which is 4,000+ pixels of horizontal resolution. ]]>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:49 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146662http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146662
Epson showed a number of new projectors ranging from a $1,600 3D (with 2 pairs of glasses) to a $5,000 (maybe less) 61000 projector that BLEW OUR SOCKS OFF.

The new technology that they are using is Liquid Crystal on Quartz - not to be confused with LCOS which is Liquid Crystal on Silicon. Its very-JVC-like but in many ways better in terms of inky blacks as you would expect from say a DLP.

The 3D demo from Epson at CEDIA on their lower level was about as GOOD as 3D gets.

The demo upstairs on their booth with the 61000 was nothing short of SICK. The wait EVEN AS PRESS with TWO of their execs escorting us was LONG but WORTH IT. They did a demo of some Owl CG movie that was fantastic. Must own Blu-ray. Its called like The Legend of the Guardian. Silly movie but a SICK demo.

The then went to Couples Retreat for a FUNNY demo with the whole cast in Bora Bora or someplace like that. The ripped Yoga instructor pops out of this gorgeous pool and he gets the attention of the women on the trip. He ends the demo humping a huge black guy from behind. Between that there are some funny jokes but the color saturation was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

They did a Harry Potter demo that had deep, inky blacks. I didn't love the demo but I see why they played it. Black is beautiful when done right and this was RIGHT.

This projector is going to be in LIMITED SUPPLY when it comes out. If you can see one - be prepared to BUY IT ON THE SPOT. It wont cost $5,000 retail. It compete with everything this side of the 4K Sony at $24,000. Its just that SICK. ]]>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:11:38 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146518http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146518TWICE reports, Digital Projection International (DPI) will be using the upcoming CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis Sept. 8-10 to present its dVision Scope 1080p, DLP projector with a native 2:35:1 aspect ratio.

The dVision Scope 1080p features 2.75 million pixels when scope HD content is displayed.

The projector, which numbers 2,560 by 1,080 resolution, is said to deliver a true 1080p solution for 2:35 aspect content without optical stretching and without the need for an anamorphic lens solution.

The company said it uses a combination of horizontal resolution and intuitive input analyzing firmware to produce an anamorphic-lens-free, full-resolution constant height image.

The single-chip dVision Scope 1080p attains a pixel density with more resolution detail and higher small area than previously attempted, DPI said.

The greater pixel number also avoids optical stretching to achieve a 2:35:1 aspect ratio.

The unit will maintain a constant height image while moving between 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 aspect ratio content (or any content wider than 1.78) without an anamorphic lens, which can uses optics that can reduce a projector's brightness and contrast performance, DPI said.

Bypassing the need for such a lens also presents a more cost-effective alternative.

When 1.78 content is being viewed, the dVision projector presents that content at native 1080p resolution.

When wider aspect ratio content is presented, the wider content continues to be displayed at 1080 pixels of vertical resolution, so the vertical height of the image is maintained.

Horizontally, the image is resized to as much as 2560 pixels, depending on the aspect ratio of the source being displayed.

DPI said that when scope content is presented, the projector automatically detects the presence of the "letterbox" black bars within the signal, and immediately resizes the image to fill the height of the DMD (1080p) while also presenting the proper aspect ratio by increasing the horizontal pixels employed.

The new dVision Scope 1080p projector is suitable for home entertainment venues with medium to large screens, runs quietly, features an elegant design and offers a diversity of system capabilities, the company said.

The projector uses an array of optics choices, providing throw ratios as short as .8:1 and as long as 4.5:1.

Projector lumens and black level can be further optimized to suit venue conditions through the adjustment of the motorized lens iris.

Additionally, the Scope 1080p's quick-change motorized lens mount provides a broad range of horizontal and vertical lens shift, allowing the projectors to be placed in a wide variety of locations in relation to the screen, DPI said. ]]>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:23:57 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146499http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146499 Dalang Town,Dongguan City,Guangdong Province,China.The area of industrial plant
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UV and other post-processings to stand out our customers' design idea! ]]>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:21:14 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146430http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146430
A story from TWICE:

Panasonic Solutions, supplier of projectors to government, education, and corporate channels, introduced Friday its first Full HD 3D home projector.

The PT-AE7000U, shipping in September at a $3,500 suggested retail, offers Full HD 1920 by 1080 pixel resolution using a new transparent LCD panel technology driven at 480Hz.

Combined with Panasonic's original overdrive technology, the system is said to significantly lower crosstalk in 3D applications.

The AE7000U also features a newly-developed optical engine, which Panasonic said delivers a 300,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,000 lumens of brightness.

The system is said to produce both high quality 2D and 3D HD images, the latter requiring active shutter glasses to realize the 3D effect.

"When we create our projectors, our goal is to produce images that mirror movie directors' artistic vision and intent," said Art Rankin, Panasonic Solutions projectors and higher education sector director.

He said the PT-AE7000U's was developed with the collaboration of Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory engineers who are heavily engaged in the authoring and mastering of 3D Blu-ray Discs.

"They have taken key roles in establishing the industry standards for 3D and bringing the experience from large screens to homes," Rankin said. "Through this joint effort, the PT-AE7000U has been redesigned from the ground up to achieve higher basic 2D performance and is packed with unique 3D features to deliver studio-grade 3D content to the consumer."

The optical system features a 200-watt "Red-Rich" lamp and new LCD panels with larger aperture ratio for increased red luminance and brightness output.

The combination of fully-optimized Pure Contrast Plates, Pure Color Filter Pro and Dynamic Iris Pro yields the higher contrast and brightness performance.

Frame sequential technology is used for 3D image projection and a dual-core processing engine enables processing 3D signals that are said to have all of the benefits of 2D image enhancements, including frame creation and detail clarity.

Viewing comfort for 3D can also be adjusted using 3D viewing monitor and 3D picture balance features. Because the 3D effect changes with varying screen sizes, the 3D viewing monitor keeps the stereoscopic effect within the safety zone set forth by the 3D Consortium Committee, Panasonic said.

The left and right eye images can be displayed side by side on the PT-AE7000U with the individual waveform monitor to adjust 3D picture balance.

Other 3D features include 2D-3D conversion, which converts 2D content into 3D images for 3D projection with five different 3D effect modes.

The projector includes a built-in 3D IR transmitter to send signals to the active-shutter glasses, which are sold separately.

Eyewear models, TY-EW3D10U, TY-EW3D2LU, TY-EW3D2MU and TY-EW3D2SU, which are also used for the Panasonic Viera 3DTVs, will work with the new projector. An optional IR transmitter (ET-TRM110) is available for extended transmission distance.

To accommodate 2.35:1 aspect ratio source material, an Intelligent Lens Memory feature enables programming up to six different zoom/focus positions.

Automatic switching between 16:9 and 2.35:1 video content is supported by the unit's signal aspect detection capability.

Other features include two programmable 12-volt trigger terminals; Viera Link, one remote system operation; three HDMI inputs (supporting x.v.Color and Deep Color); 2x zoom for up to 120-inch diagonal image from as close as 3.6 meters (about 11 feet) to 7 meters (24 feet) from the screen; lens shift capability that enables 100 percent vertical adjustment and 26 percent horizontal adjustment, and an intelligent power management system that reduces the lamp power to the required level of brightness for the content being displayed. ]]>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:04:46 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146361http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146361
What say ye? Anything out there in this price range with the capacities of the 8350?

Feedback appreciated.

Doc ]]>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:12:09 GMThttp://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146347http://www.hometheaterspot.com/showtopic.php?tid/146347 OTA Receiver (stand alone) into Onkyo via HDMI
Panny BluRay into Onkyo via HDMI
Onkyo out via HDMI to LG

Future desired: want to add Epson 8350 projector to the mix.

Since there is only one HDMI out on the Onkyo , I need a switch or a splitter. Which?
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-Building out our dedicated media room, which is 15x20
-Dark carpet, dark walls/ceiling. Canned lighting and sconces that are on a dimmer. No windows
-Main purpose is movies and sports (football/basketball). When watching movies, all the lights will be off. When watching sports, I would like to have some light on since it will be a room full of my buddies, and I dont want the image getting washed out. If possible I'd like something that would help with not having the "jittery/blurry" feeling of fast motion sports
-2 rows of chairs. First row is about 13ft from the screen, 2nd is about 17-18ft
-Planning on a 110-120in Stewart Firehawk G3 screen
-Electrical outlet for the projector in the celing is about 16-17ft from the screen

Ideally i'm looking for a midrange projector in the $1500-2000 range, since I'm open to replacing in a few years when 3D becomes more mainstream. So i'm dedicating more money to the "fixed" items, like screen, speakers, etc.

Different home theater companies have suggested different projectors, such as the Mitubishi HC6800, Epson 8500, etc.

Thanks for the help in advance. ]]>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:48:54 GMT