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post #1501 of 1846
3/11/10 at 11:02am
DOH! I remember Jeff Meier Playing with it, I'll have to check... I think mine is fully open... Ok, I'll make sure mine is set to 100
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post #1502 of 1846
3/11/10 at 1:54pm
???

Anyone have issues with the Network Settings? I hooked up my internet line to use IRULE IPHONE APP AND NOT ONLY DID THE HOST NOT enter the network menu and had a message 'reading, please wait'. Can't get Network settings to work at all. And it locked up my HOST.

Any ideas?

OWL1 I know has his working.... Anything anyone can suggest?
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post #1503 of 1846
3/11/10 at 2:12pm
Here is what I did for the network setup.

1. Turn on projector.
2. Change to input with no signal.
3. Enter Network Setup.
4. It takes a minute or so, then comes up with a screen showing your IP address and MAC address. Write down your IP address.
5. Enter the IP Configuration Menu.
6. Change the Port 1 number for Remote Control to a different number (00000 does not work). I chose 10001.
7. Apply the settings.
8. Power off the projector.
9. Turn off the power button on the HOST. Wait 5 seconds and turn it back on.
10. Enter the IP and Port Number (10001 or whatever you chose) into the iRule Network setting.

Not sure why in your case it hung at reading the network settings. Might consider powering off with the button on the HOST and trying again.
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post #1504 of 1846
3/11/10 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by Citation4444 View Post

I'd be very tempted to try the 1.3 bulb. 1.3 refers to the electrode gap, so this version has a wider gap to be fired. If your pj will fire the bulb up, I think it will work fine as all the other characteristics are the same.

Bob

The 1.3 works!!!! I'm happy

How do I rest the lamp counter on my c3x1080?
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post #1505 of 1846
3/11/10 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by cal87 View Post

Here is what I did for the network setup.

1. Turn on projector.
2. Change to input with no signal.
3. Enter Network Setup.
4. It takes a minute or so, then comes up with a screen showing your IP address and MAC address. Write down your IP address.
5. Enter the IP Configuration Menu.
6. Change the Port 1 number for Remote Control to a different number (00000 does not work). I chose 10001.
7. Apply the settings.
8. Power off the projector.
9. Turn off the power button on the HOST. Wait 5 seconds and turn it back on.
10. Enter the IP and Port Number (10001 or whatever you chose) into the iRule Network setting.

Not sure why in your case it hung at reading the network settings. Might consider powering off with the button on the HOST and trying again.

thanks for the detailed response. Not sure why it hung it up either.

I'll unplug and retry.

You running latest firmware? 3.14.16?
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post #1506 of 1846
3/11/10 at 2:23pm
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Originally Posted by thebland View Post

thanks for the detailed response. Not sure why it hung it up either.

I'll unplug and retry.

You running latest firmware? 3.14.16?

I think I am on 3.14.08 or thereabouts.
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post #1507 of 1846
3/11/10 at 2:27pm
Gotcha. If no luck I'm going back to 3.14.08.

I'll keep you posted!
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post #1508 of 1846
3/11/10 at 7:00pm
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Originally Posted by cal87 View Post

I think I am on 3.14.08 or thereabouts.

OK got it... But I can't see where the iRule Network Settings are. Where do I enter the IP and Port #?

Are they on the iPhone or in the settings page on my lap top.

Thanks!
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post #1509 of 1846
3/11/10 at 7:21pm
In the iPhone/iPod iRule app -
Go to Gateways, Click on the Edit button on the upper right corner.
Under the Network type gateway, select add new gateway.
Enter the name, IP address and port number.
Then connect to device and choose the proper device (the Lumis) under the list. This is the device that you have added/created in the iRule Builder.
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post #1510 of 1846
3/11/10 at 7:41pm
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Originally Posted by cal87 View Post

In the iPhone/iPod iRule app -
Go to Gateways, Click on the Edit button on the upper right corner.
Under the Network type gateway, select add new gateway.
Enter the name, IP address and port number.
Then connect to device and choose the proper device (the Lumis) under the list. This is the device that you have added/created in the iRule Builder.

Hey Cal. Entered it.

Everything seems right.

But when I go to PANELS, select my LUMIS, the app is trying to connect but comes up with an error message 'Failure to connect to gateways"


Now I didn't add a new gateway any where (just the IP and port #)... Am I missing something?

This should work over the ipHone network... not having wifi on.. Any ideas? Thanks for your help.

EDIT: It works over the home's WIFI network but not on the AT&T network

EDIT: Works on WIFI but I think my router is ****-blocking my iPhone from reaching my LUMIS. GOtta punch a hole in my firewall...


Very cool.
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post #1511 of 1846
3/11/10 at 8:21pm
I also noticed when setting up SIM2 Network that RS-232 commands fail and IR is how you go.
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post #1512 of 1846
3/11/10 at 9:41pm
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Originally Posted by thebland View Post

EDIT: Works on WIFI but I think my router is ****-blocking my iPhone from reaching my LUMIS. GOtta punch a hole in my firewall...

Next thing to do is to open up a port on your home network so you can control your equipment from a remote site. I have not figured out how to do this yet.
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post #1513 of 1846
3/12/10 at 3:50am
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Originally Posted by cal87 View Post

Next thing to do is to open up a port on your home network so you can control your equipment from a remote site. I have not figured out how to do this yet.

Itai stopped by my place yesterday... He did this for another IpHone app that needed to get through my firewall. I am sure he'll figure this out, too (he said he could)... I'll pass along the info. Using a U-Verse 2WIRE router (but do not use their crappy cable service.

Thanks for your help.
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post #1514 of 1846
3/14/10 at 7:31pm
3.14.16 issue.

EDIT: NO ISSUE> BAD COMPONENT CABLE. ALL IS GOOD!!!

With component output, picture is greenish and flashes a bit between green an normal for first 15 minutes then fades off to normal. This does not occur with HDMI.

Anyone else notice this? Did not have this with 3.14.08. Using D* HD DVR OVER COMPONENT. Looks like I'll be going back to prev firmware.
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post #1515 of 1846
3/16/10 at 10:43pm
This past weekend I had a professional calibration performed by Jeff Meier on three video displays. Jeff calibrated my Lumis Host, Kuro 111FD and Sony Bravia LCD. Since the calibration I'm totally impressed with the improved picture quality of all 3 displays. I'm especially impressed with the improved picture quality, of the Lumis Host and Kuro 111FD. I thought these units produced a very good picture prior to the calibration, but I'm astounded by the improved picture quality after the calibration. I also had Jeff calibrate the audio in my HT. Once again, I was impressed with the outcome. Jeff provided valuable feedback for improving sound quality. As with others that have used Jeff service, I highly recommend Jeff's work.
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post #1516 of 1846
3/18/10 at 1:35pm
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Originally Posted by Wireless_Mind View Post

This past weekend I had a professional calibration performed by Jeff Meier (UMR) on three video displays. Jeff calibrated my Lumis Host, Kuro 111FD and Sony Bravia LCD.

Thanks for your calibration report. I've included it in the lists that are linked at the bottom of my post.
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post #1517 of 1846
3/18/10 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by htwaits View Post

Thanks for your calibration report. I've included it in the lists that are linked at the bottom of my post.

Where's the link?
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post #1518 of 1846
3/18/10 at 6:03pm
It's here - click on -

Customer's Reports -- Professional Calibrations

( in htwaits post ).
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post #1519 of 1846
3/18/10 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by Craig Peer View Post

It's here - click on -

Customer's Reports -- Professional Calibrations

( in htwaits post ).

Right. Just point and click. The flat panel reports are in Post#2, all the other reports are in Post#1.
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post #1520 of 1846
3/21/10 at 5:40am
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Originally Posted by Wireless_Mind View Post

I’m astounded by the improved picture quality after the calibration. I also had Jeff calibrate the audio in my HT. Once again, I was impressed with the outcome. Jeff provided valuable feedback for improving sound quality. As with others that have used Jeff service, I highly recommend Jeff's work.

Man, I was also very surprised at the improvement. These are truly spectacular machines. After spending some time at 16ftL however I am going to play around with higher bulb settings and see what reintroducing some serious slam will do...Hopefully I don't have to recalibrate if everything is linear (which I doubt). The picture is just so perfect now that I hate to mess with Jeff's settings. But I will
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post #1521 of 1846
3/23/10 at 1:03pm
Owl,
I have a similar question regarding higher bulb settings. Finally decided the Lumis (w/o host) was reliable enough to finally justify replacing my Qualia. Jason installed it Sunday and no regrets. IMHO, bests the Qualia in every way. Currently, on my 13"8" wide 1.78 SMX I am running at lowest bulb setting with manual iris at 100 (wide open). Has anyone played with closing the iris down to 0 and turning up the bulb to compensate for the light loss? The crux of the question is would this lead to higher contrast with the same image brightness? Like I said, love the image currently, but always fun to play!

Jeff
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post #1522 of 1846
3/23/10 at 1:54pm
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Originally Posted by JeffinChelsea View Post

Owl,
I have a similar question regarding higher bulb settings. Finally decided the Lumis (w/o host) was reliable enough to finally justify replacing my Qualia. Jason installed it Sunday and no regrets. IMHO, bests the Qualia in every way. Currently, on my 13"8" wide 1.78 SMX I am running at lowest bulb setting with manual iris at 100 (wide open). Has anyone played with closing the iris down to 0 and turning up the bulb to compensate for the light loss? The crux of the question is would this lead to higher contrast with the same image brightness? Like I said, love the image currently, but always fun to play!

Jeff

Congrats.... from an ex-Qualia owner.

Have not tried playing with the iris.
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post #1523 of 1846
3/23/10 at 2:10pm
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Originally Posted by JeffinChelsea View Post

Owl,
I have a similar question regarding higher bulb settings. Finally decided the Lumis (w/o host) was reliable enough to finally justify replacing my Qualia. Jason installed it Sunday and no regrets. IMHO, bests the Qualia in every way. Currently, on my 13"8" wide 1.78 SMX I am running at lowest bulb setting with manual iris at 100 (wide open). Has anyone played with closing the iris down to 0 and turning up the bulb to compensate for the light loss? The crux of the question is would this lead to higher contrast with the same image brightness? Like I said, love the image currently, but always fun to play!

Jeff

I have played those games and found no benefit to ANSI or sequential contrast. I would use the lamp and iris to achieve a target light level.
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post #1524 of 1846
3/23/10 at 7:59pm
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Originally Posted by JeffinChelsea View Post

Currently, on my 13"8" wide 1.78 SMX I am running at lowest bulb setting with manual iris at 100 (wide open).

Is that 13'8" or 138" width screen? What's the screen gain?
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post #1525 of 1846
3/24/10 at 3:33am
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Originally Posted by barrakmf View Post

Is that 13'8" or 138" width screen? What's the screen gain?

If 13'8", that is more screen sq footage than I have... And I'm 250W! Then again I have a bulb with 400 H. Newer bulbs are at their brightest... of Jeff has some magic.
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post #1526 of 1846
3/24/10 at 4:48pm
Has anyone seen a Lumis 3D?
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post #1527 of 1846
3/25/10 at 9:32am
Thanks UMR and all for the advice. I guess I'll leave the manual iris wide open and the bulb at 230, giving me more head room at bulb ages. The screen is 164" wide 1.79 SMX, which I have been told is around 1.1 (or maybe a little more?) gain. The theater is absolute black hole (even went with black cloth chairs rather than black leather to keep reflections down. Plenty bright with new bulb, manual iris at 100, and 230 watt setting. Jason Turk may be able to provide data on ft. lamb at screen, but visually obvious to all family members that it is brighter than Qualia with High Lamp and Open iris settings (1100 hours on Qualia bulb).
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post #1528 of 1846
3/25/10 at 10:40am
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Originally Posted by JeffinChelsea View Post

Thanks UMR and all for the advice. I guess I'll leave the manual iris wide open and the bulb at 230, giving me more head room at bulb ages. The screen is 164" wide 1.79 SMX, which I have been told is around 1.1 (or maybe a little more?) gain. The theater is absolute black hole (even went with black cloth chairs rather than black leather to keep reflections down. Plenty bright with new bulb, manual iris at 100, and 230 watt setting. Jason Turk may be able to provide data on ft. lamb at screen, but visually obvious to all family members that it is brighter than Qualia with High Lamp and Open iris settings (1100 hours on Qualia bulb).

I will be in your area in May if you want to get the audio and video setup. I can also tell you how many foot Lamberts you are getting.
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post #1529 of 1846
3/25/10 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by JeffinChelsea View Post

Thanks UMR and all for the advice. I guess I'll leave the manual iris wide open and the bulb at 230, giving me more head room at bulb ages. The screen is 164" wide 1.79 SMX, which I have been told is around 1.1 (or maybe a little more?) gain. The theater is absolute black hole (even went with black cloth chairs rather than black leather to keep reflections down. Plenty bright with new bulb, manual iris at 100, and 230 watt setting. Jason Turk may be able to provide data on ft. lamb at screen, but visually obvious to all family members that it is brighter than Qualia with High Lamp and Open iris settings (1100 hours on Qualia bulb).

That's even bigger than my 180" diagonal 16:9 screen (13' width). Mine has unity gain so they're both fairly equivalent in terms of light reflection. I'm getting 13.5 ft-L after calibration at maximum iris and lamp power (counter at 50 hrs). Every 10W reduction shaves off approximately 5% from light output.
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post #1530 of 1846
4/1/10 at 8:23pm
Iris pumping.

Never really noticed it til tonight. Watched the Blind Side. The latter half of the film was full of iris pumping scenes. 20 or 30 scenes. Aside from that the video was phenomemal.

I never, ever noticed this before - except perhaps here and there recently. I'd bet it is the latest firmware as it is the only change in my set up. I have the previos firmware. I'll reinstall.

Stay tuned....
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