HD through vga?

Tags: projector, hdtv, 720, 1080, Tagged: 02 July 2008
i have heard vga supports hd analog signal up to 1080i (1080p in some places). i was wondering what is the real deal here? and also is component to vga an acceptable way of achieving hd? my projector says it does up to 1080i or 720p but no hdmi or dvi these are a list o...

Mitsubishi's 1080p FL7000U projector now available for $15,000

Tags: projector, home cinema, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment New beater / better car? New HD projector? Pay off that second mortgage? New HD projector? C'mon folks, the choice here is crystal clear, is it not? Mitsubishi's 1080p FL7000U is apparently now ready for consumption here in the US o...

HD Connection problems

Tags: projector, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 02 July 2008
my acer X1260 says that it supports 1080i but has no HDMI or DVI. when i try to connect my ps3 through a HDMI - VGA lead i bought i cannot get a picture. does any one have any idea how to achieve 1080i from this projector i would really appreciate this. ...

New Belkin FlyWire™ Delivers HD Video and Audio Wirelessly to Any HDTV, Anywhere in Your Home

Tags: blu-ray, projector, home cinema, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 24 July 2008
The new Belkin FlyWire is the simple solution that gives you the freedom and flexibility to place your HDTV where you want-without cables. Featuring an intuitive and simple setup, FlyWire wirelessly connects devices such as Blu-ray® players, receivers, video-game consoles, an...

panasonic ae 900 and blu ray

Tags: blu-ray, projector, hd player, panasonic, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 02 July 2008
when i output my blu ray player to 1080 interlaced to my panasonic hd projector why do i get a soft image if i set the player to its basic resolution i find the picture appears sharper .

Projector compatability

Tags: blu-ray, projector, hd player, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 30 July 2008
I'm interested in buying a AE2000, more so now as I've just received a BD50 Blu Ray Player. What I would like to know is whether a 60" wide screen (only watching full HD) would be comfortable viewing from a 2.8-3.0m viewing distance? How dramatic an effect would our white cei...

Mitsubishi reveals HC5500 1080p projector, other forgettable ones

Tags: projector, mitsubishi, home cinema, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment We've got good news and bad news. We'll go ahead and get the latter out of the way. Mitsubishi, like everyone else today, is introducing a few new projectors, two of which you'll likely care nothing about. Those are the education-fo...

Samsung's 1080p SP-A800B DLP projector now available

Tags: projector, home cinema, hdtv, dlp, 1080, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment It took nearly a year to get here, but shortly after being reviewed, Samsung's upscale SP-A800B DLP projector is finally available in the USA. Co-developed with industry legend Joe Kane, this 1080p PJ features a native contrast rati...

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Introduces New Premium Flat Panel TV With Integrated 16-Speaker Sound Projector

Tags: projector, cinema sound, mitsubishi, home cinema, hdtv, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced the introduction of their Ultra Thin Frame Premium Flat Panel TV with Integrated Sound Projector (iSP). The new Premium Flat Panel TVs with iSP deliver built-in sound capabilities that will transform the home entertainm...

Panasonic reveals new DLP projectors: 12,000 lumens and pixels galore

Tags: home automation, projector, panasonic, hdtv, dlp, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment Hmmph. Outside of Samsung's blisteringly hot SP-A800B, we're fairly certain Panasonic's latest duo are the most impressive at InfoComm. Putting those XGA / WXGA units to shame, the PT-DZ12000U packs a drool-worthy WUXGA resolution (...

Samsung Premium High-Definition Projector Available Nationwide for High-End Home Theater Market

Tags: projector, samsung, home cinema, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a world-leading supplier of professional LCD and PDP display products, today announced the nationwide availability of the SP-A800B projector, a premium projector that enhances the home theater experience by delivering film-like picture quality i...

SMPTE to Establish 3-D Home Entertainment Task Force Committee to Define Parameters of Stereoscopic 3-D Mastering Standard for Home Display

Tags: projector, home cinema, hdtv, 3d tech, Tagged: 24 July 2008
The SMPTE is a standards setting society for the North American television and motion picture industries. While every task force formed within the SMPTE may not lead to a new industry success, a formation of one sends a very strong message that a seriousness for a topic has set i...

Epson Ensemble HD Home Cinema Ships to U.S.

Tags: projector, home cinema, 720, 1080, Tagged: 10 July 2008
The all-in-one theater solution from Epson is shipping to U.S. dealers, with the 720p projector package for $5K and 1080p setup for $7K.

720p 3chip DLP vs Single Chip 1080p DLP

Tags: projector, home cinema, dlp, 720, 1080, Tagged: 02 July 2008
Hi, I'm relatively new to the world of Home theaters and I am trying to decide on the proper setup for my application. I'm placing the projector in a living room with ambient light coming from west facing windows. It will not be in a completely dark theater room. The room...

Epson's 'complete' home theater in a box

Tags: blu-ray, projector, home cinema, 720, Tagged: 11 July 2008
(Credit: Epson) Except for its lack of Blu-ray, the Epson Ensemble HD Home Cinema System may be the closest thing to a complete packaged solution that covers just about every nut and bolt for big-screen home entertainment. It comprises a full-HD or 720p projector, motorized 100-...

can a component cable cause a projector to cut out?

Tags: projector, sony, optoma, home cinema, hdtv, Tagged: 02 July 2008
i have had the optoma hd70 projector for a while and had it paired with my old sony 910 amp and ps3,tosh e-1 and sky hd. I since upgraded my amp to the harmon kardon 255 which sounds great, but has hdmiproblems when i feed any signal using hdmi to my projector in that it outputs...

Mitsubishi's new iSP 149 series LCDs have it all in one place

Tags: projector, cinema sound, sharp, home cinema, hdtv, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment If you're a lazy ass consumer (the very best kind), bent on pulling a device out of the box, plugging it into a wall, and never messing with another bit of "setup" again, you're certainly not alone. In fact, most folks never lift a...

Sanyo Readies ‘Entry-Level’ 1080p Projector

Tags: projector, sanyo, 1080, Tagged: 22 August 2008
Sanyo’s PLV-Z700 LCD projector is expected out in October, with full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution.

LCD + PJ: How do you rig up dual outputs?

Tags: projector, sanyo, 720, 1080, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi there, I've been avoiding this place since my last big purchase, but my flatmate just bought a 46" LCD which has 1080p (my sanyo z5 is only 720) which is great since the weather at the moment and the lack of light control in my new flat means the projector isn't very useful un...

Optoma HD65 Cabling Setup

Tags: projector, cinema sound, hd receiver, optoma, home cinema, Tagged: 30 July 2008
I just got an Optoma HD65 and was wondering the best way to cable it. In the end, I would like to be able to use the projector with satellite TV, PS3, and a laptop, all on surround sound obviously. The laptop is easy, just the VGA cable. But what is confusing me is is how...

Yamaha’s YSP-3050 Soundbar Packs Punch

Tags: projector, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 11 July 2008
HDMI video upconversion to 1080i and multiple Cinema DSP and “beam” settings mark the YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector from Yamaha.

Mitsubishi's LaserVue 65-inch and 75-inchers due this fall

Tags: projector, mitsubishi, hdtv, dlp, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment We got a first glimpse of Mitsubishi's brand new rear-projection-ish laser-based TV tech, LaserVue, back at CES, but now the sets are just about primed for action, and should be hitting store shelves, as previously noted, Q3 2008. L...

Marantz slashes price of 11S1 projector, and gives it Deep Color

Tags: projector, marantz, home cinema, dlp, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Regular readers of Home Cinema Choice will know that Marantz's VP-11S1 is one of our favourite projectors of all time. So we're very excited indeed to learn that Marantz is knocking a whopping three grand off this full HD DLP model's asking price, bringing it down from £10k to...

SANYO Introduces New 52" LCD High-Definition Monitor That Is Waterproof and Weather Resistant

Tags: projector, sanyo, lcd, dlp, Tagged: 01 July 2008
SANYO, one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors introduces their second-generation LCD Waterproof Monitor, the CE52SR1. Integrating SANYO's revolutionary sun-readable LCD panel and marine grade construction, the CE52SR1 is designed for virtually any outd...

Canon develops its own LCOS LCD panels

Tags: projector, lcd, hdtv, dlp, Tagged: 01 July 2008
As if you haven't already got enough projection formats to get your head round, with DLP, LCD, D-ILA and SXRD already on the block, it looks like the old LCOS system is on its way back as well. Canon has announced that it's developed its own Liquid Crystal On Silicon...

Texas Instruments DLP(R) Products Demonstrates New Prototypes Including Lamp-Free Projector

Tags: projector, home cinema, dlp, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today at InfoComm DLP(R) Products introduced the industry's first home theater lamp-free projector that utilizes a PhlatLight(TM) LED light source and a BrilliantColor(TM) chipset. This technology demo delivers a superior 1080p picture for which...

Sony unveils superabundance of projectors at InfoComm

Tags: projector, sony, hdtv, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment Whoa there Sony, try not to get too excited all at once, okay? Over in Vegas today, said outfit has unleashed a veritable smorgasbord of projectors on the world, primarily ones aimed at businesses and large venues. Each of the VPL-EX50, VPL-E...

optoma HD65 and Pioneer 5080xd

Tags: projector, pioneer, optoma, 720, Tagged: 30 July 2008
I have a 5080xd and the picture is stunning I cannot pick fault with it. Does anyone have a 580xd or 5080 and use a projector as well for movie viewing. I am thinking getting another 720p projector and 92 screen HD65. But will I be going backwards as I am very happy with t...

TI showcases 3D projector and DLP Pico chipset at InfoComm

Tags: projector, optoma, dlp, 3d tech, 1080, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Portable Video InfoComm is in full swing down in Vegas, and Texas Instruments isn't wasting any time showcasing its latest gear. First up is a prototype 1080p beamer hailed as the industry's first with a lamp-free design. Said unit...

Pioneer unleashes new KURO front projector

Tags: projector, pioneer, home cinema, hdtv, 1080, Tagged: 01 July 2008
As well as expanding its traditional plasma KURO name into the LCD world, Pioneer has also announced that it?s going to be launching the first KURO front-screen projector. The KRF-9000FD is a full HD model based on three, 0.7in D-ILA chips, and enjoys a native contrast ratio of 3...

ViewSonic PJ766D MultiMedia DLP Projector 79Lbs - HD DVD News

Tags: hd-dvd, projector, dlp, Tagged: 22 July 2008
ViewSonic PJ766D MultiMedia DLP Projector 79Lbs from the HD DVD News store.

Sony Bravia XBR8, 4K projector and OLEDs

Tags: projector, sony, hdtv, Tagged: 01 July 2008
One of our US colleagues, Kevin Miller, was recently invited to Japan by Sony to show off some of the company's new HDTV technology - - here's what he saw

Anybody tried Digital Video Essentials HD Basics Blu-Ray ?

Tags: blu-ray, projector, digital media, Tagged: 30 July 2008
And did it help get more from your projector? Link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-Blu-ray/dp/B000V6LST0 Ta Anim

am i correct in thinking that projectors dont....

Tags: projector, lcd, Tagged: 30 July 2008
am i correct in thinking that projectors dont suffer from the ghosting/smearing lag issues that lcd screens do ? thx

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Tags: projector, hdtv, ces, Tagged: 11 July 2008
The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.(Credit: Belkin)Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 mul...

Whats dust blobs and have I got them on my PTAE2000.

Tags: projector, hdtv, Tagged: 02 July 2008
I noticed last night on my PTAE2000 projector 2 sort of lighter circles when I view a source input that does not have any input, so if I select an hdmi connection not being used I see 2 light circles, i dont think i can see these when viewing a normal image from sky or the dv...

Marantz MT4001 Ceiling Mount Bracket for VP-4001 Series - NEW

Tags: projector, marantz, dlp, Tagged: 14 August 2008

Here's the professional solution to hanging the VP4001 series DLP projector f...
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SANYO Launches New 4LCD Technology

Tags: projector, sanyo, dlp, Tagged: 01 July 2008
SANYO, one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors introduces their latest optical engine, called 4LCD, which adds a Color Control Device to conventional 3LCD (red/green/blue) systems. The first projector to launch this innovative new 4LCD engine is the PLC...

Planar Debuts 3-Chip HD Projector

Tags: projector, home cinema, hdtv, Tagged: 22 August 2008
The Viper is a slick beast, promising a 10,000:1 contrast ratio at 2,000 lumens.

CRT Enthusiasts Who Moved to Digital

Tags: projector, hdtv, dlp, Tagged: 02 July 2008
My Barco has died & i am seriously considering moving to digital. I'm after ex CRT owners who moved into the digital arena. What i'm after are experiences, the positives, the negatives etc. Next would be which type (DILA, LCD, DLP). Lastly which make & model, I've alw...

Projection Perfection: ViewSonic Introduces Its Brightest Projector

Tags: projector, hdtv, Tagged: 01 July 2008
ViewSonic(R) Corp. launches its brightest projector, the PJ1173, to fill large venues with eye-catching presentations and entertainment. The powerhouse projector brings true high-definition picture quality and 5,000 lumens to ensure clear, crisp visuals in auditoriums, religious...

Sanus VMPR1S Universal Projector Ceiling Mount

Tags: projector, sanus, Tagged: 14 August 2008

The Sanus VMPR1S VisionMount Universal Projector Ceiling Mount is designed to...
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Sanus VMPR1B Universal Projector Ceiling Mount

Tags: projector, sanus, Tagged: 14 August 2008

The Sanus VMPR1B VisionMount Universal Projector Ceiling Mount is designed to...
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Samsung SP-A800B

Tags: projector, samsung, Tagged: 26 July 2008
The Samsung SP-A800B projector has gotten the Hollywood touch. Joe Kane, the man behind the Video Essentials DVD, has tuned the colour settings and it's a masterstroke, as the A800B produces the most outstandingly authentic colour tones we've seen on such an affordable projector

Photos: Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 is big, black and beautiful

Tags: projector, pioneer, Tagged: 01 July 2008
If you love movies you'll want a TV that can do them justice. The Pionner PDP-LX6090 isn't just bigger than some cinema screens, it's also blacker than most

Sharp goes wild with projectors / LCD monitors at InfoComm

Tags: projector, sharp, dlp, Tagged: 12 July 2008
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentNever mind those guys cranking out just one or two new gizmos at InfoComm - - Sharp's busting out the big guns. The company is using the stage in Vegas to introduce a swarm of new gear including the XG-P560W 3-chip DLP WXGA projector...

Texas Instruments now offering five-year DLP chip warranty

Tags: projector, dlp, Tagged: 27 July 2008
Thanks to what Texas Instruments describes as the 'bullet-proof' reliability of its DLP chipsets, the company is now offering a 5-year DLP chip warranty - without hour usage limitations. The new warranty, which is the longest available projector technology warranty that doesn't...

Samsung TR500X3B Adjustable Metallic Stand (Black) - New

Tags: projector, samsung, dlp, Tagged: 14 August 2008

This sleek stand is designed to hold 50 to 61 inch Samsung HLT50 Series DLP T...
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Samsung TR4246 DLP Television Stand - New

Tags: projector, samsung, dlp, Tagged: 14 August 2008

Samsung TR4246 TV Stands Designed to fit HL-S4266W/HL-S4666W
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Samsung TR4266 DLP Television Stand - New

Tags: projector, samsung, dlp, Tagged: 14 August 2008

Samsung DLP Television Stand Designed to Match the HL-R4266W.
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Best projector for around £400

Tags: projector, optoma, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi guys, I was looking at getting my first projector, but don't want to spend a fortune. I was looking at the Optoma HD65, I've found it for £357, including postage. But I don't know if the website is dodgy? Seems a lot cheaper than any other websites I've seen. ...

Best Deal Panasonic AE2000

Tags: projector, panasonic, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi again everyone, Just recently ran a thread quering whether a projector would suit my living room, fairly happy with the response I've got to that, what I'm wondering now is what deals can be had on this projector. I've done some ringing around with local suppliers. On...

Sony VPL-VW40

Tags: projector, sony, Tagged: 26 July 2008
The Sony VPL-VW40 projector impresses us in its clarity and precision of its pictures. It truly beats anything else in its class and its price tag isn't as shocking as some projectors on the market. Plus, its total freedom from technology noise could make it a great option

Sony VPL-AW10

Tags: projector, sony, dlp, Tagged: 02 July 2008
Well, after much searching, pestering and DLP rainbows (boo:mad:) I have finally plumped for LCD in the form of the Sony AW10.... Got it yesterday from Richer Sounds for £560 (which I think is a great price) and was amazed when I got it home a played with it for about an hour...

Mitsubishi DLP RP WD57731 - stripes and negative picture

Tags: projector, mitsubishi, dlp, Tagged: 01 July 2008
They told me this evening that they will warranty 75% of this repair on my set, so am somewhat releived. A $200 repair is a whole lot easier to swallow than $1400. 25% of $1400 is $350, not $200. ...

What do think of the LaserVue Mitsubishi tv

Tags: projector, mitsubishi, dlp, Tagged: 01 July 2008
I have hopes of purchasing one, under two conditions: 1. That the price is competitive with their high quality DLP units. 2. That the warranty is sufficiently long and robust that I don't fe...

Noob Projector Plans

Tags: projector, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi All!, I am having a new bedroom built in our extension and want a projector i have narrowed it down to an epson emp dm1 which will hook up to ma xbox 360 and pc and what not. The throw distance is 9.70ft which i have calculated an estimate of a 7.6-8ft wide 16:9 screen...

What to buy?

Tags: projector, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi guys. recently bought a house and in the process of renovating it, hopefully will be done by the end of next month. was thinking instead of big ass tv getting a projector, i have the room and clear wall space to shoot on to, just dont know where to start. i'm budgeting £1k f...

Projector help, strange dots?

Tags: projector, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hi, I've been browsing these forums for a while now and have found them very usefull indeed, but i now have a problem which i can seem to find a straight answer for.... Today i was given a proxima 6810 projector, and after setting it up i find that the screen has lots of bl...

Projection discoloured green...

Tags: projector, Tagged: 30 July 2008
Hello, have a nice bright projector, only problem is that it's output is discoloured green over most of the projection. Anyone know stuff about projectors with problems like this? Can something inside (Lens? Bulb?) be cleaned to remedy this? I am well used to opening projector...

Please help, Infocus X3, image seems to be half blacked out.

Tags: projector, Tagged: 02 July 2008
Please, I need some advice, my Infocus X3 has been working brilliantly for along time, however I turned it on yesterday, and half of the image is blacked out. It looks almost as though something within the projector as fallen infront of the lens and is obscuring the image. I know...

best projector for black and white

Tags: projector, Tagged: 02 July 2008
I have seen a lot of lcd projectors but when i watch black and whit films they do not show pure white theres always some slight red tinge on one side and a green tinge on the other side of the screen , as i have a large collection of mostly black and white films the projectors i...

where to demo?

Tags: projector, Tagged: 02 July 2008
Im looking to demo some projectors but am having trouble finding anywhere, im looking at Infocus IN78, Pana ax200 and other simularly priced options, anyone know anywhere good?

Portable hologram projectors 'by 2010'

Tags: projector, Tagged: 01 July 2008
Indian technology giant Infosys has patented a handset capable of projecting, capturing and sending 3D images

3LCD Manufacturers Showcase Break-Through Projector Innovations at InfoComm 08

Tags: projector, Tagged: 01 July 2008
3LCD, the world's number one projection display technology, and manufacturers of projectors featuring 3LCD technology are showcasing industry advancements and break-throughs at InfoComm 08. From ultra-bright, ultra-portable projectors ideal for a range of business applications, t...