Optoma HD20

**rmerlano** · **10-07-09, 07:29 PM**

Custard, I would like to know the size of your screen. Could you help me?

Regards...

**Blaser** · **10-07-09, 09:51 PM**

Welcome to the shack Rmerlano!

What kind of help would be his screen size?? The size is a function of the distance to the seating postion or room dimensions if you want + personal preferences.

So if you want help, pls start with a description of your theater.

**rmerlano** · **10-07-09, 10:54 PM**

I want to know his experience with large screen using the optoma HD20.

I let you know my config:

I have my dedicated Home Theater, its 29.5´x19.6´and 9´ceiling, the four walls has fiberglass as acoustic treatment with some kind of wood over it and the floor is covered by a carpet. I have a total control of light, we can reach total darkness... I seat at 18ft from screen. I watch movies in my 150" screen size.
(Please excuse my english, i´ll try to be clear).

My equipment consist of:

Receiver: Onkyo SR-TX706 7.1
BluRay player: Sony PS3 80GB
HD DVD Player: Toshiba HD A2
Projector: Optoma HD65
Screen: Elite Screen Matte White 150" gain 1.1
Audio: Left/Right Frontal Infinity Primus P252
Central Fronatl Infinity Primus PC250
Surround and surround back Infinity Primus P152
subwoofers 2 JBL L8400PCH 12"

For me, the config is pretty good, but I would like jump to 1080p.
My first option is the Optoma Hd20, now my question...
Do you think it´s a good option? I want to watch a real 1080p on my 150" screen.

That´s why I ask for the size, but if somebody can help me to decide if buy the HD20 or not, will be great!!!

Thank you!!

**Blaser** · **10-08-09, 07:59 AM**

Hey! That's a pretty big screen that no projector will power easily. Not sure about the HD20 though, but I am really cynical since you obviously need a light cannon and a high gain screen.
I have seen Epson models that are light Canons but not sure about the resolution though. Keep looking while waiting for the reply of Custard.

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 10:14 AM**

Thank you Blaser...
I´ll wait for Custard,

If somebody has some answer to my question, will be welcome!!

Cheers!

**custard** · **10-08-09, 04:45 PM**

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rmerlano wrote:

Custard, I would like to know the size of your screen. Could you help me?

Regards...

my screen (or should i say wall) measures 122" diagonally for 16:9.
it is painted matte gray with a gain in the region of 0.85.
the measurements i have shown are taken using a white panel though.

coming from a former owner of the hd65 who moved up to the hd20 i would definitely recommend the upgrade.
If you are happy with the brightness of the hd65 on your large screen then i cant see you having an issue with the hd20 as i have found it to be brighter. there are some images i put up ealier in the thread comparing both.

**custard** · **10-08-09, 05:01 PM**

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Blaser wrote:

Good job Custard!

I have read somewhere else that calibrating the 100% color saturation points is good but not the best you can do. Actually this is because projectors do not tend to be linear in behavior and are generally less saturated than necessary below 100% color input signal.

What I mean is if you have a 100% saturated red input signal with the projector outputting 100% red color, if you try a 50% saturated red signal input, you'll most probably obtain 20 or 30% saturated red output. To overcome this, I calibrate my projector at 75% saturation points (approx.). This leads to a more linear response up to 75% saturation input signal (where most of the colors practically are), then you'll find that with a 100% input signal, you'll have an oversaturated output from the projector (but linear colors up to 75% input signal). And anyway oversaturated output is not that noticeable by the eye but a good 0-75% input range will make the picture more lively with more pop. From the other side, the power supply of the projector won't be able to deal with a lot of oversaturation, which is a good thing to limit the oversaturation error above 75% saturation input signal...

I don't know if I'm clear

but I'll be happy to elaborate a little bit more if you want me to!

Enjoy...

thanks for the info Blaser.

i have read this aswell.

i know Calman allows this but my free HCFR software version does not unless the figures are edited manually. it seems that previous versions had this facility but i cant seem to find this in the current version.
the problem with replacing the 100% saturation with 75% is that it messes up the gray scale calculations in HCFR.
i suppose the workaround for this would be to carry out two separate measurements for the color gamut and the gray scale.

i'll have a go with the 75% saturation this weekend...

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 05:07 PM**

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custard wrote:

my screen (or should i say wall) measures 122" diagonally for 16:9.
it is painted matte gray with a gain in the region of 0.85.
the measurements i have shown are taken using a white panel though.

coming from a former owner of the hd65 who moved up to the hd20 i would definitely recommend the upgrade.
If you are happy with the brightness of the hd65 on your large screen then i cant see you having an issue with the hd20 as i have found it to be brighter. there are some images i put up ealier in the thread comparing both.

Thank you very much Custard!
I appreciate your comments, i´m very interested in buy the HD20. Hope in december have it under my ceiling!!
Have you completely setting the HD20 now?
Could you post more images?

**custard** · **10-08-09, 05:24 PM**

there are still some things i need working on....

its a fairly basic setup in my lounge with the hd20 on a wall mount that i made myself.

quite ugly looking but it works!

i'll get some pics of the hd20 in action over the weekend for you. do you need to see any in particular?

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 05:29 PM**

Thanks for the pics of the optoma, I like the idea

Any pic of any movie Full HD will be welcome. but if you have King Kong, Dark Knigh or Casino royale I´ll apreciate it..

**Blaser** · **10-08-09, 05:39 PM**

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custard wrote:

thanks for the info Blaser.

i have read this aswell.

i know Calman allows this but my free HCFR software version does not unless the figures are edited manually. it seems that previous versions had this facility but i cant seem to find this in the current version.
the problem with replacing the 100% saturation with 75% is that it messes up the gray scale calculations in HCFR.
i suppose the workaround for this would be to carry out two separate measurements for the color gamut and the gray scale.

i'll have a go with the 75% saturation this weekend...

Hi Custard,

I have tried both calibration methods and really prefer the 75% for its pop and life like quality. Keep us posted!

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 05:43 PM**

Thank you for the Optoma´s pics

It´s a great idea.

About the next pics, any screenshot of any movie Full HD will be OK, but if i cana choose...

King Kong, Dark Knight, Casino royale, Transformers... would be excellent!!

Cheers and thank´s again.

RM

**custard** · **10-08-09, 05:52 PM**

Rmerlano and Blaser - looks like you guys have set my homework for the weekend!

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 05:59 PM**

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custard wrote:

Rmerlano and Blaser - looks like you guys have set my homework for the weekend!

I don´t see any dissapoint about it!!

I´m happy to help you hehe

**Blaser** · **10-08-09, 06:30 PM**

It's a pleasant homework though, I'll be working during the weekend in a tender bid preparation

**Prof.** · **10-08-09, 06:55 PM**

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custard wrote:

quite ugly looking but it works!

Simple but effective custard..

I use the same idea with my HD65, only I have compression springs between the projector and the top plate..

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 06:58 PM**

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Prof. wrote:

Simple but effective custard..

I agree!
What about of PICS the movies in FullHD of King Kong, Dark Knight, Casino royale, Transformers...

**rmerlano** · **10-08-09, 07:06 PM**

Custard, more homework!!!

Do you have the posibility/choice of project an image of 150"??

**custard** · **10-09-09, 02:37 AM**

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rmerlano wrote:

Custard, more homework!!!

Do you have the posibility/choice of project an image of 150"??

i'm sorry but i can't - i am limited by the width and and depth of my room to the size mentioned before.

here is an album from a uk user of the hd200x which is pretty much the hd20 in a black casing.
i dont think i will be able to take pics to this standard...

http://www.apah20.dsl.pipex.com/hd200/

**custard** · **10-09-09, 02:49 AM**

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Prof. wrote:

Simple but effective custard..

I use the same idea with my HD65, only I have compression springs between the projector and the top plate..

the compression springs is a great idea.
i had considered using some more wingnuts underneath the plate aswell to provide similar stabilty to the springs you mention. the unit works fine without so i have left as is.

just though that i would mention that the lower plate of the two has holes about 5cm wide to allow for minor movement of the top plate and PJ horizontally and forwards/backwards.

**rmerlano** · **10-09-09, 10:10 AM**

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custard wrote:

i'm sorry but i can't - i am limited by the width and and depth of my room to the size mentioned before.

here is an album from a uk user of the hd200x which is pretty much the hd20 in a black casing.
i dont think i will be able to take pics to this standard...

http://www.apah20.dsl.pipex.com/hd200/

Ok, no problem, I understand the limitations.

About the pics of UK user, them look great!!!!!
Do you know the screen size of him? or do you know how to contact him?

Thank you for your help?

**custard** · **10-09-09, 01:35 PM**

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rmerlano wrote:

Ok, no problem, I understand the limitations.

About the pics of UK user, them look great!!!!!
Do you know the screen size of him? or do you know how to contact him?

Thank you for your help?

i cant remember the exact size but its smaller than mine so i think that does not help you.

as i said before the hd20 will work for you if you are happy with the brightness of the hd65.

**Prof.** · **10-09-09, 06:53 PM**

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custard wrote:

just though that i would mention that the lower plate of the two has holes about 5cm wide to allow for minor movement of the top plate and PJ horizontally and forwards/backwards.

That idea might just solve my problem!.

With an anamorphic set up, it's very difficult to fill the scope screen without using any zoom, if the projector is not quite exactly the right distance from the screen..
It only needs that small amount backwards or forwards to get the exact position..

At the moment I only have a single plate above the projector, so adding a second plate with large holes, will give me that fine adjustment!
Thanks for the idea custard..

**rmerlano** · **10-12-09, 12:07 PM**

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rmerlano wrote:

I don´t see any dissapoint about it!!

I´m happy to help you hehe

Custard, did you do your homework??

**custard** · **10-12-09, 01:23 PM**

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rmerlano wrote:

Custard, did you do your homework??

not yet.....

do you still need some images or are the photos from the earlier link enough for you?

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