Projector thread for Beejay

[Scott.H.]

All those contemplating getting a projector post here.And those that have tips for us rptv guys for what to look for post here aswell.

Currently i have a 61 inch jvc rptv and will move up to projector when i build my next house (when nicky finishes medicine degree).Im build a proper room preferably under ground like a basement.Basically so it has no windows and is cool here in the summer.Any tips/links /advice would be much appreciated for future reference as i probly will pick up my proctor b4 moving into new house knowing the level of my addiction lol....:):)

[Wolfenstein]

this room rounds cool!
how about we all come over for a coldy! :D

i think you should make this room medium/big in size have your projector, dvd player, vhs player, nice video stand, fridge+ more great stuff with the projector i wouldn't have a clue which one to get as i use a 68cm sony television!


cheers jack

[Scott.H.]

all that sounds great cept for the vhs,sorry m8 but havnt used one for years .prooly since the x left.Still havnt learnt how to drive it either lol...naturally my cinema room will have a bar at back of room and three teirs of seating:):).

Grand final days Rock.

[Beejay]

Very cool Wookie!

I have an NEC 6PG CRT projector, driven by a PC.

Screen size is 96" - I probably should have gone bigger.

If I can get some good pics I will post them.

Beejay

[Scott.H.]

beejay can u explain to me and the uninitiated about y you use a pc to drive the projector.I read the thread at the plaza but no one really said y u do it that way.Is there a large increase in screen resolution when using this sort of setup compared to a normal crt setup.

And yes size does matter :):)

Thats what they tell me anyway:p

[Beejay]

Wookie,

When projecting such a big image every flaw in the picture shows up.

A standalone dvd player cannot produce enough lines to give a good image, unless you have a line doubler etc.

I hooked up the old player once via svideo and it was awful - there is just no comparison to a pc. Pity it is such a hassle to set up!

Beejay

[Scott.H.]

beejay have u got any good links to a site that shows how it is set up?

[stewart frost]

Originally posted by Scott.H.
beejay can u explain to me and the uninitiated about y you use a pc to drive the projector.I read the thread at the plaza but no one really said y u do it that way.Is there a large increase in screen resolution when using this sort of setup compared to a normal crt setup.

And yes size does matter :):)

Thats what they tell me anyway:p

Hiya

From what I can gather is that you plug your video card into the projector just as you would into a monitor. Then, whatever resolution you use will be projected (up to the projectors limits anyway) This will then be way over PAL's 720x560-ish, hence the better resolution.

Hope I make sense

[Beejay]

It seems that there a lot of people catching on to the CRT craze!


Wookie,

Yep,

That is how it works. Projector hooks up like a monitor.

Just plug into the vga slot and away you go.

I am currently playing with 1280 x 960 res I think. Will try higher when I get my new Radeon video card.

Beejay.

[abs]

Here's a pic I put together this morning - running a video into my Sony D50

The part on the right is raw video into the projector, whereas the part on the left is via the PC - unfortunately I didn't pick up on the interference until I downloaded the image to the PC at work - the video cable was fairly long, running near some power cables and I'm still only using the onboard video of my PC - still to get a new PC that has an AGP slot for a decent card

The raw video is full off scan lines!!! this doesn't exist when it comes from the HTPC

[Watcher]

Damn you people!
I'm looking for another car and I'm really trying not to give into the temptation of a CRT.
I've been reading the various Plaza threads and now I have to be tempted here on the site I moderate!

You are all banned!!!!!!

Just kidding. :p:D

[dvd fan]

Yeah Watcher, ban these Video Projector snobs we dont need THEIR kind here

:p

[Beejay]

Yeah,

I know we can be a little enthusiastic at times, but the image quality really does blow you away!

Some people that have been for a peek at my modest set up do not even own a dvd player but are now measuring up for a CRT!

Watcher,

CRT is pretty cheap when you look at it, with projectors going for $1500 and up, screens home made for $100 etc.

Buy a cheaper car and join us:cool:

Beejay

[Watcher]

Originally posted by Beejay
Buy a cheaper car and join us:cool:

Beejay

AAArrrgghhh!!!!!!:eek:
The temptation!

Don't make me have to ban you!:p :)

[Scott.H.]

sorry for the slow reply guys but thanx bj.when i set up my projector i will certainly set it up with a pc.Looks like the way to go cause size does matter:):)

[RIPPER]

Hi guys,
I bought my projector arround 6 month ago it's a Sanyo PLC-8800n multimedia projector. I took a bit of a chance and bought it ex-demo for AU$2000 from the states (with new 2000 hour lamp) and have not had a single problem with it.
Check out the pic, screen size 8ft X 5ft.
My room is only 12ft wide so this is the largest picture I can get in there but have tested in more space and still get a good picture at 13ft X 7ft.
Advertised specs are: Screen size = 40 to 400 inches. Max throw distance = 40ft
I run it from my dvd player with a 3m s-video cable.
anyway if you are considering buying one go for it cause if you have good sound to go with it's an excellent experiance.

[Beejay]

Looks like a pretty good picture to me!

Nice bargain.

Beejay

[Scott.H.]

sweet.and not a bad flick to watch on it too....

yes bigger is better.there is no substitute for size :tim allen grunts: