Home Theater Projectors

**Big Worm** · **11-07-07, 05:43 PM**

I have been reading up on CIH setups and find it really interesting. I love movies and it seems like 2.35 screen is the way to go. What I don't like is the complexity of running it. It just does not seem very family friendly.

What are peoples thoughts?

**Prof.** · **11-07-07, 07:08 PM**

There isn't any real complexity in running with CIH..
There is a bit involved in intially setting up, mounting the lens and aligning everthing, but once set up and particularly if you don't need to move the lens away for 16:9 viewing, it's just a matter of adjusting apect ratio's for what ever you're viewing, with the projector remote..

**Big Worm** · **11-07-07, 07:37 PM**

I guess that is part of the complexity I mean. So say I leave the lens in place and the projector is able to do the scaling. I am pretty sure you can automate the switch of the aspect ratio based on the source for example DirecTV, HD-DVD. But what happens when you are watching a dvd that has a aspect ratio of less than 2.35? Can you automate that switch?

**Prof.** · **11-07-07, 07:47 PM**

Not as far as I know...You have to switch the aspect ratio manually..

**E-A-G-L-E-S** · **11-08-07, 12:06 AM**

It doesn't get difficult until you want a moving border to match the aspect.
This will be my next endeavor as I too want 2.35:1.

**Mike P.** · **11-08-07, 05:09 AM**

It sure would be nice to watch a movie in 2.35:1. Too bad the lenses cost more than the projector. Definitely not for the budget concious people.

**Big Worm** · **11-08-07, 10:10 AM**

Quote:

Mike P. wrote:

It sure would be nice to watch a movie in 2.35:1. Too bad the lenses cost more than the projector. Definitely not for the budget concious people.

Especially since projectors just keep getting cheaper.

**Prof.** · **11-08-07, 06:34 PM**

One of the most effective moving borders type is a remote controlled motorized curtain..
You can pick these units up on ebay for a very reasonable price, and are quite simple to setup..
A friend of mine here, has done just that and it looks great and is very effective..adding to that "theatre" feel..

**Prof.** · **11-08-07, 06:38 PM**

I bought my lens from a guy here in Australia, who makes them up to his design..
They are brilliant...2 prism lenses, very large with optical coatings..and cost about $600.00..
Shipping to the States might be a bit expensive though because they weigh 7 Kg..

**Scuba Diver** · **11-09-07, 12:47 AM**

I agree. It would be nice. I really don't mind watching it 16:9. so i can not justify spending a bunch of money on the lens. If I found an incredible price maybe I would try it.

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