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#1 ·
Mine should be here shortly...thought I'd get the official thing going
I'll be installing into a dedicated HT, Phifer SheerWeave 4500 AT screen



Translated review link here


Owners manual:
http://www.planar.com/products/docs/...50-english.pdf


Firmware: (no updates listed for this model)
http://apps.planar.com/downloads/hometheater/


HDMI - DVI adapter (TBD if this is an OK solution)
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showp...4&postcount=16


Bulb and/or extended warranty - for those concerned about replacement cost:
http://tapeworkstexas.com/mack_warra...tor_combo.html
http://www.newworldvideodirect.com/p...productid=1001

Mack 1065

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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0#post14785480
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1071920
 
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Originally Posted by E-A-G-L-E-S /forum/post/14785638


A little better than my Marantz VP4001 was - imo.

The 7130 should be better except a little dimmer than the 7060.

All three are fantastic for the prices.



*I need to order a male DVI to female HDMI converter or full length DVI cable.

Which is more reliable?

How much better than an IN72 in your opinion, do you think I can get $400 for my used IN72 with 2 years left on the Best Buy warranty with one bulb replacement?
 
#8 ·
Tough call just because I've actually never seen a IN72 in person.

But from the reviews the 7060 outclassed the IN72 and was compared favorably with the 78....so that bodes well for the 7130.

I would think you should easily be able to get $300-$500 for your IN72.

Take a quick look at what they have gone for on ebay, videogon and other sites by googling.
 
#9 ·

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Originally Posted by E-A-G-L-E-S /forum/post/14785638


A little better than my Marantz VP4001 was - imo.

The 7130 should be better except a little dimmer than the 7060.

All three are fantastic for the prices.



*I need to order a male DVI to female HDMI converter or full length DVI cable.

Which is more reliable?

Here's a link:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/su...02&cp_id=10231


Don't the converters/adapters put more stress on the connector?
 
#11 ·

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Originally Posted by E-A-G-L-E-S /forum/post/14785700


More stress on the connectors? What do you mean?

Thanks for the link.

I guess it's like a torque wrench in theory. The DVI connector on the back of the projector, by adding an adapter you increase the stress put on that port, because it adds another 1" or so in length, before the cable is attached.
 
#12 ·
I think the stress on the connector is a moot point in a fixed mount installation. No problems for my 4801 M1 - HDMI adapter.


My concern with the adapter is that the rear door might not close on the connectors with the added depth of the adapter. My conduit run to the ceiling will not handle another cable (and I even have a long DVI cable somewhere collecting dust).
 
#14 ·

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Originally Posted by E-A-G-L-E-S /forum/post/14785780


Oh, gotch-ya....yeah maybe a full length DVI from monoprice is the ticket.

BUT...any signal loss issues at 40' with DVI? I'm currently using a 40' HDMI with no issues and a 25' DVI with no issues.

I'm not sure about that, my cables are only 35/25 feet, I run a component (Wii) and an HDMI (from audio receiver) and they both seem to work fine. I do notice banding with the 25' component, but I think that's due to the extension connectors I have to use connecting the Wii cable to the longer component cable.
 
#17 ·
I alway wanted a PJ and I jumped on this woot deal , My first PJ .



I have a dedicated room with 50" plasma TV on stand now, I wanted to use this PJ for night time viewing..How would you set this up while keeping the plasma TV in same side wall?


the room is 20'X20' with windows on the right side only.


thanks
 
#22 ·
I have one sofa 12 " away from Plasma TV, love seat 8" away from TV , table set up or ceiling mount?


Most likely set will be install wheels on Plasma TV stand...LOL


OR


buy a retractable screen which I really do not want to spend more than $100....LOL
 
#25 ·
I called Planar Tech support and he said to get a DVI-D MALE to HDMI (Whatever end you need) I got one to the HDMI female.


Also, using the Right Angle turn down will direct it at the Power cord plug-in socket so I got the right angle adapter that turns left. I won't need the Component 2 inputs so I'm OK if I block them.


So everyone please double check the connector/adapters before you make your choice and purchase. (because I'm not even sure I'm right)



Mike
 
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