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Heath,
Other than the newer 1080p sets (in RPTV, DLP xHD3 chip-set, SXRD , D-ILA, and LCD panels), usually
expensive all, you will not find for that price range a native 1080x1920, they are mostly in the
480p and 720p range, and they are all likely to "accept" 1080i to map to their native resolution.
The details are on the report but you can find low cost projectors within the lines of NEC, Sharp,
Viewsonic, Toshiba, BenQ, Infocus, Mitsubishi, etc. Some models are on the 1-2K range, but again
expect EDTV quality on the cheaper ones, although you will also find some with 720p capabilities.
Now a word on your 1080i to 720p conversion comment, some FPTVs with native 720p do convert 1080i a
field at the time, like the Infocus 777 (which for $30K one could expect otherwise), the projector
takes the 540x1920 of each 1080i field and maps a 720x1280 image every 60th of a second. I use
this as an example to make you aware that you might be better off if the 720p projector you choose
can accept 720p externally so you can handle conversions with a scaler the way you want (even as a
later upgrade), rather than letting the projector do what the designer chose as their magic poison
for conversions.
The brand Da-Lite for screen is well established, mail order from places like One-Call usually offer
lower prices (about 10% off on Da-Lite would not be unusual), but not everyone does that, the
AVSforum can give you a lot of information from owners that found discounted prices, even for the
projector.
Best Regards,
Rodolfo La Maestra
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From: HDTV Magazine On Behalf Of
hwhite
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:40 PM
To: HDTV Magazine
Subject: Re: DLP Recommendations
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Thanks for the information Rodolfo and Richard. I did
a little research last night and was impressed by the
reviews I read on the Panasonic PT-AE700E. It
downconverts 1080i to 720p, but I haven't seen any
projectors in the $2000 price range that handles 1080i
natively anyway. This might not be a huge deal since
IMO I think 720p handles sports better than 1080i and
I would primarily use this for DVDs and the occasional
sports or other event. I would obviously prefer to
have something that handles 1080i, but I'll have to
keep looking if I really want that.
About screens, I like the one here
(
http://www.projectorsolution.com/popupd ... ontour.asp),
but I'm wondering if I really need to spend that much
money on a screen or if I could build something myself
or if somebody could recommend a discount store.
I already have a 55" HD Mits RPTV, but it is my main
TV that everybody watches. This room will be a
dedicated Home Theater (and Dad's getaway), so that's
why I'm looking into a DLP projector instead of
another TV.
Once again, thanks for your assistance.
Heath
--- Rodolfo La Maestra <
[email protected]>
wrote:
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>
> Heat ? (your name was not included and I believe you
> are this person),
>
> Since you said you are starting at square one I will
> give some hints for starters.
>
> The $999 DLP FPTVs are usually 480p quality (and a
> bit above that), I have seen some from Optoma
> that are worth the look even at sub HD resolution.
> There are many now that fight for that market
> level, once the domain of the small ones designed
> for business presentations. Sitting too close to
> the wrong ones would certainly give you a good look
> at the pixels.
>
> I included several of those new DLP low cost
> solutions on the report, check the DLP section, even
> Radio Shack came out with a system.
>
> If you can stretch to $3K you might want to consider
> the Sony 51 LCD (HD 720x1280), great reviews
> and great improvement for the LCD line on Sony, on
> the report as well.
>
> Be careful about deciding by yourself the matching
> of a (rather large) screen size with the lumens
> of a projector that fits your budget but is not for
> such size, you might end up with a large screen
> but dark enough that does not appeal the viewing.
>
> I would let the matching to the experience of a
> reputable HT shop, but you should still do your own
> research with the projector and screen manufacturers
> of your final choice.
>
> Screen gain and material both impact the perceived
> light output at the screen point as well. The
>
www.hometheaterbuilder.com magazine can give some
> heads up to avoid making huge mistakes or to have
> a knowledgeable exchange with the HT shop.
>
> One place you can cut the budget is by getting a
> fixed size screen rather than one that comes down
> electrically from the ceiling with remote. Using
> the wall is certainly making the budget of that
> item as zero but there are the typical trade offs
> when penalizing too much what your projector can
> do (if you use a decent screen).
>
> Regarding the black screen you mentioned, you might
> be thinking about the new product from Sony at
> 80" (expected now in a larger version), check on the
> report the picture and specs, it was designed
> for lighted rooms (usually a problem for FPTV HT),
> if you have the money to buy this screen you
> might want to consider investing it on a better
> projector and a less sophisticated screen, if you
> can darken the room as much as you need for the
> typical FPTV setup. The Sony screen is also
> included on the free 27 page sampler of the 2005
> report.
>
> If you want rock bottom budget, then the wall might
> be a start, invest the funds in a better
> projector that could serve you until the next
> upgrade, which at that point might include a screen.
>
> Depending on your installation you might need
> keystone correction in the vertical and horizontal
> location, rather than been forced to reposition the
> projector to obtain the minimum image impact
> when at angle with the screen.
>
> However keystone corrections also affect the image
> and should be used to the minimum, but if you
> have an odd position for the location of your
> projector you might want to look into projectors
> that
> have enough angle for the axis correction you need
> (angle related to the screen, maybe on both
> axis).
>
> Think about noise level from your viewing position,
> many are doing at the 23db range, but many are
> higher than that, and even at 23db they are reported
> as very distracting to viewers that are not
> accustomed to fan noise so close and so loud, one
> alternative is to build a projector box enclosure
> that reduces the noise, but heat dissipation becomes
> a problem, so is not ANY box with holes that
> qualifies for that. The magazine above had a
> project for building one yourself, check the back
> issues on their web site.
>
> I hope this will put your ideas in motion.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Rodolfo La Maestra
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HDTV Magazine
> On Behalf Of
> Richard
> Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 2:23 PM
> To: HDTV Magazine
> Subject: Re: DLP Recommendations
>
>
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>
> Some one asked about a similar system last week and
> the professionals
> here recommended getting with an HT outfit to help
> them pointing out all
> the reasons why.
>
> If you want to go it alone ya might consider this
> site...
>
http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3960
>
> Richard Fisher
>
www.HDLibrary.com Published by Tech Services
> A division of Mastertech Repair Corporation
>
> hwhite wrote:
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> >
> > I hadn't really thought much about getting a DLP
> > before, but now I'm working on converting a room
> to be
> > a dedicated home theater and am considering it.
> >
> > Can anybody recommend a brand/model? I saw one on
> one
> > of those Home Shopping channels and it was $999.
> I
> > doubt it was very good, but it made me think about
> > what I could expect to pay for a "budget" to
> mid-level
> > projector.
> >
> > My first impression is that the image is very
> > susceptible to light, so it would need to be in a
> dark
> > room. I've also heard that the wall/screen should
> be
> > black and not white. Should I expect top notch
> image
> > quality if I'm projecting the image to about 8
> feet by
> > 12 feet (max) and only showing DVDs or HD, or
> would it
> > be distorted, "soft", or pixelated?
> >
> > I'm starting at square 1, so any help would be
> > welcomed.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >
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