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uh oh, projector help.

MonsterMaddness — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:52:51 GMT

Hey guys, My projector after 2450 hours has started flickering and changing colors. I found this vid on you tube thats happening to my projector. Same model and everything-

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3z129CDzk

At first I thought it was the lamp but now I think it may be the color wheel, whatever that is. It will work for about 15 min and then it starts flickering. I tried taking it down off the ceiling and cleaning it with some air. Then I put it on high altitude mode to run the fans full blast and it helped but it will still start doing it occasionally. Could it be the lamp or do you think its the color wheel? Please, you gotta help me!

Mitsubishi HC6800 LCD Projector: Official Thread

mechman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:55 GMT

Mitsubishi HC6800 LCD Projector

Specifications
Imaging Technology: 0.74" 3-LCD (with Micro Lens)
Brightness/Lumens: 1500 ANSI Lumens
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Viewable Size: 50-300 inches
Contrast Ratio: 30,000 : 1 (on/off)
Lens Throw Ratio: 1.4 - 2.26
Zoom & Focus Adjustment: Powered Focus & Zoom
Horizontal Frequency: 15-100 kHz
Vertical Scan Rate: 50-120 Hz
Inputs: mini D-sub X1, RCA X1, S-Video X1, Component (Y,PB/CB,PR/CR) X1, HDMI(1.3) X2
Lamp Life: 4000 hours (low mode)
Noise Level: 26dB (standard mode) - 20dB (low mode)
Weight: 16.5 lbs.
MSRP: $3495

Features and Benefits

Native 1080p: High definition 1080p resolution for amazing picture quality.

IDT ReonVX next generation full 10-bit video processor: Equipped with the latest IDT ReonVX chip for high performance video processing and HQV noise reduction to ensure high quality picture reproduction.

Auto Iris: Increases detail and enhances contrast levels.
HDMI connectivity: Includes 2 HDMI v1.3 inputs. Allows for a true digital connection for easy connections to your HD equipment.

Side Access Lamp: User can replace lamp with out taking down the projector if ceiling mounted. This design simplifies lamp replacements without turning the projector around or over when mounted on the ceiling or resting on a shelf. This design helps with reduce overall cost of ownership and maintenance.

Long Lamp Life: An amazing lamp life estimated to last up to 4000hrs. Provides owner with hours of home cinema watching enjoyment.

Anamorphic Mode Support: Includes Anamorphic Mode 1 and Mode 2 support for your viewing enjoyment and convenience

Newly developed HD compatible lens system: Equipped with a lens system comprised of 17 elements in 14 groups, including three ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses. This lens system dramatically improves chromatic aberration and peripheral focus.

Ultra-Quiet Noise Level: Amazing low 20dBA noise level (low mode), so you can sit back and enjoy your home theater picture instead of any distracting equipment noise level.

Overview

Deep blacks, brilliant whites. The HC6800 High Definition Projector brings cinema theater quality to home entertainment. Advanced technologies deliver contrasts now more distinctive than ever before. Images come to life with stunning color, clarity and sound quality. It’s a home theater you never thought you’d get to experience.

Beautiful contrast, color and clarity even in brightly lit rooms, regardless of the source
At a high 1500lm, the HC6800 home theater projector gives you high-definition at its very best, even in the relative brightness of a living room with the curtains closed. Aperture ratio is a 20% more than what conventional LCD panels offer, providing distinctly superior reproduction. Images are consistently beautiful, whether played back from terrestrial digital broadcasts, Blu-ray media or other source.

Incredible true-to-source reproduction with advanced video processing
Reon-VX IC from Silicon Optix converts quality high-definition and DVD into 1,920 x 1,080 pixel images. A 10-bit calculation at the core of the high-precision I-P conversion function assures signals from all types of sources, from terrestrial, satellite digital broadcasts to recorded videos, are progressively played back with superior picture quality.
More technologies that keep this HD projector ahead of the curve

* Diamond Black Iris instantaneously tracks and adjusts projected light quality and brightness, toning down blacks as needed.
* Original Contrast Control technology maintain optimal whites
* Blu-ray 24-P direct output for smooth movement and up to twice the speed of cinema film
* A bright 910lm is maintained even when using Cinema mode (D65)
* Wide-range cinema color filter adjusts color balance spanning the green and cyan spectrum, so the HD projector reproduces colors with exceptional depth and brightness

Sit back and relax. This HD Projector is designed for comfort.
The HC6800 High Definition Projector creates breath-taking home theater quality. The powered ultrashort-throw shift lens adjusts for installation in small and large rooms and for horizontal or vertical set-up. HDMI compatibility and wide cinema scope size bring a vivid, high contrast, larger-than-life experience to your home theater.

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pico projector recommendations?

EBrown — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:45 GMT

Hi guys,

Wow, I'm glad I found this site, looks like ppl here know there stuff. Anywhoo, I'm looking at getting one of those new pico projectors that's out right now. There are a good amount to choose from and I'm wondering if anyone here has any recommendations?

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 LCD Projector: Official Thread

mechman — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:11 GMT

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 LCD Projector

Specifications
Native Res.: 1080p (1920X1080)
Brightness: 1800 lumens
Color Processing: Full 10bit
Lamp: 200 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) E-TORL
Aspect Ratio: Native 16:9 widescreen (4:3 resize) Compatible with 4:3 and 2.35:1 video formats with Normal, Full or Zoom Modes
Technology: 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Contrast Ratio: Up to 36,000:1 – Auto Iris On
Inputs (Video): PC (D-Sub 15 pin and 9 pin), HDMI(v1.3a) - 2, Component Video (RCA), S-Video (Mini Din 4 Pin), Composite Video (RCA)
Lens Shift: Vertical: 96.3% max (up and down) - Horizontal: 47.1% (max. left and right)
Fan Noise: 22 dB – 28 dB
Weight: 16.1 pounds
MSRP: $1599

Features & Benefits

Rich, vibrant color and reliable performance — 3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
High-definition, 1080p home theater experience — D7 panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution
Astounding clarity — 36,000:1 contrast ratio
Stunning picture uniformity and clarity — stateof-the-art lens by Fujinon
Amazing, true-to-life color — Epson exclusive Cinema Filter with an expanded color gamut
Brilliant images, anytime, day or night — 1800 lumens color light output, 1800 lumens white light output1
Unobtrusive operation — low fan noise (just 22 – 28 dB) so the audience can focus on the soundtrack
Cutting-edge connectivity — two HDMI ports for maximum flexibility
Energy-efficient E-TORL� lamp — up to 4000 hours1 lamp life
Smooth gradations — 10-bit panel driver
Ideal for fast-action — advanced, high-speed auto iris function adjusts light output up to 60 times per second
Easy maintenance — convenient dust filtration system with large surface area for greater efficiency
Outstanding support — 2-year limited warranty; two business day Home Service shipping

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Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Projector: Official Thread

mechman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:05:09 GMT

Mitsubishi HC3800 DLP Home Theater Projector
Specifications
Imaging Technology: 0.65" 1-Chip DMD, 12deg.LVDS, DDP3021
Brightness/Lumens: 1300 ANSI Lumens
Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Viewable Size: 50-300 inches
Contrast Ratio: 4,000 : 1 (on/off)
Color Wheel: 6-segment (RGBRGB)
Lens Throw Ratio: 1.38 - 2.06
Zoom & Focus Adjustment: Manual Focus & Zoom Lens (Zoom Ratio 1.5:1)
Horizontal Frequency: 15-80 kHz
Vertical Scan Rate: 50-85 Hz
Inputs: mini D-sub X1, RCA X1, S-Video X1, Component RCAX3, HDMI X1
Lamp Life: 5000 hours (low mode)
Noise Level: 31dB (standard mode) - 25dB (low mode)
MSRP: $1495

True reproduction of the digital source with the latest DLPTM chip

The HC3800 high definition projector features a new digital micromirror device (DMD) that enables smooth, true reproduction into finely detailed images with no noise or deterioration. Densely embedded micromirrors improve the aperture ratio of the latest innovative 0.65 Digital Light Processing (DLPTM) chip, greatly reducing light fusion producing amazing 1080p HD images.

Enhanced brightness, contrast and image depth for amazing HD projection

With the HC3800 you can now transform your living room that can projection high definition broadcasting and Blu-ray sources. A fixed iris delivers 1300lm of brightness and 4000:1 native contrast for amazing brightness and contrast. The HC3800 also includes a newly developed Diamond Lens. This new Diamond Lens is a high performance 1.5 HD zoom lens that provides exquisite focus and image depth for greater installation flexibility and ultra-sharp picture performance.

Lifelike colors and gradation make even mid-range colors pop

The HC3800 take color and gradation to a new level of quality. A six-segment color wheel, new color processing algorithm, BrilliantColorTM, and other innovations enable dazzling reproduction even with mid-range colors. Colors can be adjusted individually through the built-in color management function.

Features

Native 1080p - High definition 1080p resolution for amazing picture quality

HDMI connectivity - Includes HDMI v1.3 input. Allows for a true digital connection for easy connections to your HD equipment.

Anamorphic Mode Support - Includes Anamorphic Mode 1 and Mode 2 support for your viewing enjoyment and convenience

Color Management - Our new color management feature allows users to adjust images to their color preferences. Red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow can each be adjusted individually with out affecting the color quality of other colors.

Diamond Lens - The 4-cluster, 13-piece all-glass lens provides excellent focusing performance with 1.5x magnification of high-definition images.

Ultra-Quiet Noise Level - Amazing low 25dBA noise level (low mode), so you can sit back and enjoy your home theater picture instead of any distracting equipment noise level.

RS232 support - Convenient compatibility with 3rd party control devices

Top Access Lamp - Users can replace lamp with out taking down the projector if ceiling mounted. This design simplifies lamp replacements without turning the projector around or over when mounted on the ceiling or resting on a shelf.

Long Lamp Life - An amazing lamp life estimated to last up to 5000hrs. Provides owner with hours of home cinema watching enjoyment.

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BenQ W6000 DLP Projector: Official Thread

mechman — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:25:40 GMT

BenQ W6000 HD DLP Projector

Specifications
Native Res.: 1080p
Brightness: 2500 ANSI lumens
Colors: Full 1.07 billion color palette
Lamp: 280W, 2000/3000 hours (Normal/Economic)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic/4:3/Wide/Letter box/Real Screen selectable
Technology: DLP Technology by Texas Instruments
Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
Resolution Supported: VGA(640X350) to WUXGA(1920X1200)
Inputs (Video): PC (D-Sub 15 pin) X 1, HDMI(v1.3) X 2, Component Video (RCA) X 3, S-Video (Mini Din 4 Pin) X 1, Composite Video (RCA) X 1
Image Size (Diagonal): 28" to 300"
Throw Ratio: 1.62 to 2.43
Zoom Ratio: Manual Zoom, 1.5:1
Lens: F=2.48-2.81, f=24.1-36.1
Horizontal Frequency: 31-92 kHz
Vertical Scan Rate 48-86 Hz
MSRP: $3499

W6000: Ultra-Bright, Ultra-Contrast 1080p Luxury

The W6000 is living room cinema at its best, incorporating top technologies for luxury, cinema-class entertainment at home. It rivals high-priced models in offering full 1080p HD video at 24 frames per second – the same format used for professional movie filming and editing, as well as in Blu-ray DVD players. Movies are always pristine and immaculate without the degradation that inevitably occurs during the conversion process. Likewise, sophisticated HQV processing not only renders HD video sources in true 1080p high definition, but enhances enhances standard definition content to new levels of clarity and vibrancy. Lower-resolution video sources such as 480i, whether analog or digital, are automatically converted to produce full HD-like image quality. The combined expertise of BenQ’s projector know-how, Texas Instruments’ DynamicBlack™ and Philip’s VIDI lamp technology delivers an astounding 50,000:1 contrast ratio for superbly rendered image definition, even in the darkest scenes, and a brilliant 2,500AL to counter any ambient room lighting. An arsenal of advancements further back the W6000’s breathtaking, bigger-than-life color reproduction: true 10-bit processing, BrilliantColor and a native Rec.709 color gamut, plus custom color preference via Independent Color Control. Challenging home installations are made easy and effortless with horizontal+vertical lens shift, 1.5:1 zoom ratio, dual HDMI 1.3 inputs, and Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Configuration (ISFccc) for optimized performance customized to the consumer’s home environment. And for true commercial theater replication, the W6000 can display in 2.35:1 aspect ratio using an optional Panamorph Lens.

Features

Image Performance

Full HD 1080p Resolution

The BenQ W6000 offers the highest standard of cinema class viewing. It supports multiple video formats including 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. From HDTV or blu-ray DVD to video games such as Xbox or PS3, you can enjoy the latest video formats in Full HD, the new standard of video performance. HD isn’t just the latest thing. It’s the only thing. 1080p Full HD delivers 5x more detail than traditional 480p projectors.

Hollywood Quality Video (HQV™) Image Quality
Sophisticated HQV processing not only renders HD video sources in true 1080p high definition, but enhances standard definition content to new levels of clarity and vibrancy. Lower-resolution video sources such as 480i, whether analog or digital, are automatically converted to produce full HD-like image quality.

Extremely High Contrast Ratio
The combined expertise of BenQ’s projector know-how, Texas Instruments’ DynamicBlack™ and Philip’s VIDI lamp technology delivers an astounding 50,000:1 contrast ratio for superbly rendered image definition, even in the darkest scenes, and a brilliant 2,500AL to counter any ambient room lighting.

Vivid Color

BrilliantColor™ Performance
BenQ’s high-speed, 6-segment color wheel delivers the best balance between optimal brightness and color, while BrilliantColor Technology boosts mid-tone colors to increase overall brightness to produce a more life-like picture

VIDI™ Lighting Technology Adjusts Light More Effectively
W6000 uses the VIDI technology to produce more brightness by delivering more lumens on screen than competing systems and normal lamps. It also increases brightness by 15% for red & blue. With VIDI lighting, W6000 can boost specific colors in different application modes for a stunning picture.

True 10-bit Processing for Image Intensity and Rich Gradation of Color
10-bit color processing allows users to distinguish and display more than 1 billion colors. This results in dramatically greater color precision and a more life-like picture than is possible with 8-bit technology, which produces only 16 million colors.

Independent Color Management Puts You in Control
W6000 allows you to independently adjust six different colors. Change one color, and the rest remain as before.

Thoughtful Designs

BenQ considers every detail. Challenging home installations are made easy and effortless with horizontal+vertical lens shift, 1.5:1 zoom ratio, dual HDMI inputs, and Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Configuration (ISFccc) for optimized performance customized to the consumer’s home environment. And for true commercial theater replication, the W6000 can display in 2.35:1 aspect ratio using an optional Panamorph Lens.

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Buying my first projector

rkinmoval — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:22:44 GMT

I read the �Buying your first projector? Please read�� Thread. This was helpful information. I�m glad I�m reading when I am as I have yet to make a projector or screen purchase. I�ve been looking at the Epson 8100 and 8500 and like many, wish Epson would post a price for the 8500. I�m also considering the Panasonic AE4000. I�m trying to figure out what would be the best value for my environment. I�m not opposed to spending more money for a better projector, but I want to get something noticeable for the extra expense.

I primarily watch movies and sports in the room this will go in. It is a dedicated theater room with no ambient light and I have total control of the lighting within the room. There are 6 can lights and 4 wall sconces on 2 separate dimmers. The room is 16� x 22� and the primary seating is at 14� from where the screen will hang.

That being said, any suggestions on screen size, type, and projector would be greatly appreciated. I�d like to do a DIY screen to keep my expenses down. The idea of a fabric screen is appealing as I�d like to place my center channel behind it. I have 3� behind the screen for any speakers. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and let me know if additional information would be valuable.

Panasonic PT-AE4000 LCD HD Home Cinema Projector: Official Thread

Sonnie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:22 GMT

Panasonic PT-AE4000 LCD HD Home Cinema Projector

Panasonic PT-AE4000U Projector Specifications
Native Res.: 1080p
Brightness: 1600 ANSI lumens
Colors: 16.9 million colors
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 native, 4:3 compat.
Technology: Transparent LCD panels (x3, R/G/B)
Contrast Ratio: 100000:1
Compatibility: Native resolution: 1920x1080 Pixels, Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 Pixels
Inputs (Video): S-Video: Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, 75 ohms Video: RCA pin x 1, 75 ohms HDMI in: HDMI connector x 3, HDMI, HDCP compliant, supports HDAVI Control ver. 4
Weight and Dimensions: 16.09 lbs. 18.1in W 5.1in H 11.78in D

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Features

Intelligent Lens Memory with Auto Detection
Up to six settings can be stored in the Lens Memory, including zoom and focus positions for projecting in the normal 16:9 or 4:3 image ratio, and wide cinema projection settings. These memories can be recalled manually or can be set for automatic switching. The projector is able to detect 2.35:1 and 16:9 source and retrieve the stored setting automatically. This Lens Memory function lets you easily enjoy images with different image ratios on a wide 2.35:1 screen for an immersive movie theater-like experience.

2x Optical Power Zoom/Focus and Wide Lens Shift Range
A 2x optical power zoom/focus lens and a lens shift function together make it possible to project a 120-inch picture from as close as 3.6 m (11�10.) to the screen or as far as 7.2 m (23�7.) away. In addition, the image can be shifted �100% vertically, and �40% horizontally. This gives you outstanding setup flexibility. If you choose to ceiling-mount the projector, you can zoom and focus by remote control.

Programmable 12v Trigger for Automated Home Theater Setup
Two 12V triggers are provided. Since the input and output can be set independently (menu selectable), they can link flexibly with powered screens, room light and powered curtains. When combined with the Intelligent Lens Memory, they let you create a truly classy home theater.

HDMI with x.v.Color™ Deep Color™
The PT-AE4000 has three HDMI input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation. The HDMI input terminals also support Deep Color and the x.v.Color™ color space of the HDMI 1.3 standard. Deep Color provides 10-bit (over 1.07 billion) and 12-bit (over 68.7 billion) color depths for smooth gradation between colors, while x.v.Color™ compliance reproduces natural, lifelike images (Effective in Color 1 image mode).

New Rich Red Lamp
The incorporation of the new Red-Rich Lamp increases the luminance efficiency of the projector, to achieve 150% brighter Cinema Picture modes compared to its predecessor, the PT-AE3000.
Prior to the development of the Red-Rich Lamp, much brightness was lost to attain the desired color purity/balance for the rich color reproduction of Cinema Picture modes due to the lack of red luminance. The newly engineered lamp successfully adds red luminance, and enables the projector to produce brighter images with excellent colors. With the ability to produce a stunning brightness of 1,600 lumens, the PT-AE4000 unleashes the beauty of full-HD expression for viewing on various screen sizes.

Full HD Optimized Optical System
To assure maximum clarity and sharpness in full-HD images, this advanced optical system employs a full-HD-optimized lens unit comprising of 16 lens elements in 12 groups, including two large-diameter aspherical lenses and two high-performance ED (extralow dispersion) lenses. Each lens is carefully aligned to assure a uniform focusing balance from the center to the edges of the screen. As a result, the PT-AE4000 produces stunningly clear and beautiful images.

New Pure Contrast Plate Delivers High 100,000:1 Contrast Ratio
The Pure Contrast Plate in the PT-AE4000 uses a newly engineered crystalline material that is carefully matched to the characteristics of the LCD panels to effectively correct the passage of light exiting the panels. This enables the projector to block unwanted light leakage and successfully increases the dynamic range. It works together with the dynamic iris to achieve an astounding contrast ratio of 100,000:1.

Pure Color Filter Pro for Richer and Vibrant Colors
The optical filter optimizes the light spectrum from the UHM projector lamp, helping to produce deeper blacks while improving purity levels in the three primary colors (red, green and blue). This advanced filter system improves color purity to cover a range that extends from the HDTV standard (Color 1 mode)* to the color gamut used in digital cinema*�. This gives images the deep, rich coloring that distinguishes movie images.

* A setting that supports the 6,500K color temperature recommended in the HDTV standard (ITU-R BT.709)
*� Specifications put forth by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) DC28 Digital Cinema committees.

Smooth Screen Technology Creates Film-Like Texture
While many LCD projectors suffer from a ''chicken wire'' effect, Panasonic’s pursuit of the highest possible image quality has successfully overcome this device limitation through the incorporation of Smooth Screen technology. This uses the double refraction property of crystals to arrange pixels on a screen with no gaps between them. Smooth Screen technology is designed to give you the kind of smooth, vivid, and three-dimensional like images you see in movie theaters.

Full-HD LCD Panels Enhance Motion Response
The PT-AE4000’s full-HD LCD panels have a double-speed drive capability that improves the projection clarity of moving images. These high-precision panels use vertically aligned liquid crystal molecules with inorganic alignment layers. When no voltage is applied, the molecules are aligned perpendicular to the glass substrate, so there is minimal light leakage and the substrate remains black (called “normally black” operation), providing higher contrast.

Dynamic Iris Adds Beauty to Both Dark and Bright Scenes
The fifth generation intelligent iris system works by analyzing the brightness level of each image using a histogram, then adjusting the lamp power, iris and gamma curve* accordingly to create the ideal image. The adjustments are made virtually frame by frame. This helps the projector achieve a wide dynamic range with swift smoothness for added beauty in both dark and bright scenes.

Detail Clarity Processor 3 Gives Natural Clarity to Even the Finest Details
This digital image processing circuit brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, by reproducing fine nuances that were lost due to image compression. After a two dimensional analysis of the video signals frequency in each scene, the new circuit optimizes the sharpness of each image portion based on the extracted information. The resulting images have a more natural, lifelike expression than those of previous image-processing methods. The detection of super-high-frequency image components also enables more faithful reproduction of highly detailed information, such as the film grain in movies. The effect can be adjusted in eight steps from 0 to +7.

Frame Creation 2 Featuring Motion Blur Reduction
A double-speed display (120 Hz or 100 Hz) greatly improves the clarity of motion images. Frame Creation interpolates one new frame for each existing frame by analyzing the characteristics of the adjacent frames to reproduce sharp and clear images for fast moving scenes in sports and action movies. For 24p signal input, three frames are calculated and interpolated for each existing frame, to enable 4x speed (96-Hz) display. There are four modes (mode 1, mode 2, mode 3, and off) to choose from. The effect is more pronounced as you ascend through the modes, to provide crisp, clear images to your liking.

Waveform Monitor for Precise Collaboration
When the output level of the source device fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connection, the original black and white levels of the image content cannot be reproduced. With the PT-AE4000 you can view the waveforms on the screen and adjust the settings both automatically and manually as you prefer.

Advanced Gamma Adjustment Function
The gamma curve can be flexibly controlled, allowing precise calibration according to the signal source and environment. Brightness (Y), R, G and B can each be adjusted to any of the nine points. Adjustment point positions can also be shifted. be shifted both horizontally and vertically to bring out the desired gradation level.

New Cinema Color Management Premium Enables Flexible Color Control
This color correction system enables free color control in two different modes. The Point Color Correction mode lets you pick a point in the image and adjust that color without affecting the neighboring colors, so it is easy to get just the right color equalization in hue, luminance and saturation. The Six Color Correction mode enables independent adjustment of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow.

Split Adjust Mode for Easy Picture Adjustment
You can freeze any scene you wish, and then make adjustments while easily comparing the original image and the adjusted image side-by-side.

16 Bit Gamma Correction for Natural Gradations
The PT-AE4000 handles up to 16-bit (full 12-bit) digital image processing. It faithfully reproduces even subtle hues and brightness variations.

Scene-Adaptive Resizing LSI
The PT-AE4000 converts pixels according to the characteristics of the on-screen image and adjacent pixels. This not only improves image sharpness and reduces noise, it also helps create beautifully enlarged images from 480p sources, so you enjoy superb picture quality when viewing DVDs from your home collection.

Scene-Adaptive 3D Noise Reduction\3D Noise Reduction circuit intelligently detects and removes unwanted noise without adversely affecting fine details. This achieves clear, low-noise images from all types of input sources and scene types.

Scene-Adaptive MPEG Noise Reduction
This system detects the amount of change in the input signal from one scene to the next and calculates the amount of noise to remove accordingly, minimizing both block noise and mosquito noise.

Selectable Frame Response
This function reduces the time from when the video signal is first input until it is projected (referred to as frame delay). The projector can be switched from Normal mode to High-Speed mode. High-Speed mode is recommended for video game use.

24p Compatible
Direct playback of 24 fps (frames per second) progressive video signals suppresses noise and optimizes the natural film quality of movies.

Progressive Cinema Scan (3.2 Pull Down) and HD IP
This automatically detects when the DCI input signal is derived from filmed material. HD IP enables the PT-AE4000 to convert signals recorded at a higher quality than was possible with conventional models.

Picture Mode
The PT-AE4000 has seven preset picture modes, making it easy for you to enjoy optimal viewing quality from a variety of image sources. Choose whichever mode provides the picture characteristics best suited to the source material.

Built-In Test Pattern
Five test patterns are built-in for the checking of color, quick and easy adjustment of zooming and focusing.

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Epson 8100 thoughts

Blktre — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:40 GMT

Has anyone ordered the HC 8100 by Epson. It has gotten some decent pro reviews so far. But im wondering if anyone has received theirs and what are your initial impressions of it? I'm super close to being ready to order my first projector and the price/performance seems to be pretty good on the 8100.

I'm pretty sure Ive correctly matched this machine to my room, light, and screen budget. Any input would be appreciated....

Thanks,
Andy

Panasonic gets the go ahead to Buy Sanyo

tonyvdb — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:20:58 GMT

This was brought to my attention in another thread by member "Klawd" I thought this deserved a dedicated topic for sure.

Panasonic has been given the go ahead to Buy Sanyo for 6.4 Billion. Panasonic will then have 70% controlling stake in Sanyo. Sanyo and Panasonic have been at the forefront in projector sales over the last few years both putting out fantastic Projectors for the money.
See here and here for more details.

What do you think this will do for particularly the projector industry?