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post #271 of 510
4/23/10 at 8:34pm
I just used the adhesive backing on the velcro strips. Just cut them about at thin as I could with scissors and pushed it hard onto the rim of the lens. Since it weighs virtually nothing, it doesn't take much to keep it in place. By the way, I just finished watching Avatar on bluray with the ND4 filter in a darkened room and it was simply amazing. I couldn't imagine it looking any better. Hard to believe a $650 projector with a $15 lens add on could look that good. I agree with you 100%. With filters this projector is amazingly versatile.
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post #272 of 510
4/24/10 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by AVRelax View Post

Any 705 owners notice a high pitch noise cycling on the unit? It is more than simple fan noise. Thanks in advance for your insights

Hey AVRelax, I also am suffering the effects.
I've had mine for a few months now and it's getting worse. It starts about 2 minutes after power on and cycles on for 1 sec off for 1 sec. Volume changes over time but it never goes away and during quiet scenes it's becoming very annoying.

Has anyone had any success resolving this issue either with Epson or some other means?
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post #273 of 510
4/25/10 at 5:47am
I have not had any issues with mine. I would be concerned if mine became louder over time. I have had it since Feb and have used it quite a bit. Should sound the same as out of the box, imo. If it were me, I would just call epson and have them replace it. The two year warranty was part of the reason I opted for the epson brand.
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post #274 of 510
4/25/10 at 3:52pm
Yeah sounds like the only way forward, it's not loud just annoying
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post #275 of 510
4/26/10 at 10:53am
I guess I was living in denial but mine unit also produces a low "whining noise" but I am not sure if it is the same as what you guys are describing. It is not coming from the fan, I am 100% positive of that, but it may have to do with the power supply or bulb?

When you put your ear next to the fan outlet you can hear it best - you hear the humming of the fan and then you hear "the noise" and it changes in pitch too - sometimes it is lower and sometimes higher in pitch. The "whining" isn't very loud (quieter than the fan noise) but you can hear it. Maybe this is the way they are?
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post #276 of 510
4/26/10 at 5:23pm
Now that you guys mentioned it, I did notice it last night. I think it is fan related, though. I took mine out of eco mode and left it on normal for awhile. Went back to eco and it was gone.....for awhile. Then it came back. I think it is normal. Only notice if it is very quiet or I specifically listen for it. Oh well.
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post #277 of 510
4/30/10 at 1:17am
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Originally Posted by toxic_rage View Post

I guess I was living in denial but mine unit also produces a low "whining noise"....... The "whining" isn't very loud (quieter than the fan noise) but you can hear it. Maybe this is the way they are?

I would say mine is louder than the fan on low and quieter than the fan on hi, but then what isn't quieter when the fan is on high
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post #278 of 510
4/30/10 at 7:03am
I have watched a few more movies now and if I do have a whine, it is minimal at best. Probably not even hearing what you guys are. Didn't notice anything last night. It's pretty darn quiet compared to the dlp ones I was used to hearing.
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post #279 of 510
4/30/10 at 8:30am
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Originally Posted by cjsiv View Post

I have watched a few more movies now and if I do have a whine, it is minimal at best. Probably not even hearing what you guys are. Didn't notice anything last night. It's pretty darn quiet compared to the dlp ones I was used to hearing.

Same here. The only things I hear are the fan and iris. Often, during a quieter movie or show, I'll turn off the auto iris, but generally it doesn't bother me. It reminds me of a hard drive; perhaps the fact that I work with many PC's daily has made me mostly immune to noise from fans, hardrives, etc.
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post #280 of 510
4/30/10 at 10:41am
When you are watching a movie you will only hear the auto iris (if you have it on) and the projector's fan - and yes, the iris sounds like a hard drive at work but that is not it. You have to listen to the projector when nothing else is on, just it (make sure the room is quiet). Put your ear next to the fan outlet.. you will hear this high pitch whining - it will be about the same noise level as the fan, maybe a bit quieter so you have to really listen for it.

I'm pretty sure that that "noise" is normal and we are just picky. I keep forgetting to call Epson about it just to satisfy my curiosity. If I do get to it, I will share the news.

Maybe it has something to do with the elevation. Calgary is @ 1,048 M (3,438 FT) above sea level. Maybe that is why some of you don't hear it.
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post #281 of 510
5/1/10 at 10:17am
I've had mine for a few months now and it's getting worse. It starts about 2 minutes after power on and cycles on for 1 sec off for 1 sec. Volume changes over time but it never goes away and during quiet scenes it's becoming very annoying.

I'd say mine does exactly the same thing as described above. I only notice it when the projector is on for a few minutes & idle + sitting right beside the projector.

I'd say it sounds like a high frequency power supply cycling and you probably hear it near the fan opening since it's internal. I don't notice it at all while watching a movie however & thanks for pointing this out as I can't help but listen for it now!
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post #282 of 510
5/3/10 at 1:59am
can someone post images of ND4 filter on gray screen, not matte white... i dont want to buy nd2 and nd4 when i'm gonna use only one of them...

Thanks
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post #283 of 510
5/3/10 at 8:00am
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Originally Posted by Vao View Post

can someone post images of ND4 filter on gray screen, not matte white... i dont want to buy nd2 and nd4 when i'm gonna use only one of them...

Thanks

Good thought. I'm debating whether to replace my matte white screen with a High Contrast (DaLite) grey screen or install an ND4 and use it with my matte white. Or... do both?
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post #284 of 510
5/3/10 at 10:45am
@Itsdon
If you have the money, do both, however, I would recommend trying out an ND4 filter first on a white screen, see how you like it. If you don't, get a gray screen with an ND2 filter.

As mentioned earlier, this is probably the best combination (gray, ND2), especially when you are sitting in a dark-er room. I would say that an ND filter is almost a must as the PJ is very bright. I have already gotten use to mine with the filter on. It doesn't have the pop factor as without, but now things look more natural and easier on the eye.


@Vao
Don't have a gray screen so I can't help you there. With your screen, you are better off with a ND2 filter - they are only like $20 shipped from eBay - just search for "62mm ND filter".
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post #285 of 510
5/3/10 at 11:40am
Well my screen is not ready yet but it will be something like Silver Fire mix from the DIY screen section. So will be gray.... a lot :P and it seems no need of buying a few filters and trying... just go straight to some good ND2 filter... Every day i'm searching on ebay.co.uk. There are bunch of cheap nd filters which i dont really want to use I'm scared of getting nd filter for 10$ which gonna blur the picture... There are marumi 62mm nd2 filters but the seller is from honk kong so i'll have to wait a month or something to get it... still cant find good filter from europe seller.... there are some brands like visico which seems to be good quality filter but its unter 12$...
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post #286 of 510
5/3/10 at 6:55pm
I picked my nd4 up from best buy for about $15 on sale. Suncast brand. Glass. Seems fine. If I didn't like it, I had 30 days to return it. Not sure about nd2 there. My nd4 on a white screen is about perfect. I think nd4 on a grey screen would be too dark. Probably wouldn't even try it. I am curious about nd2 on a grey screen though.
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post #287 of 510
5/3/10 at 11:48pm
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I picked my nd4 up from best buy for about $15 on sale. Suncast brand. Glass. Seems fine. If I didn't like it, I had 30 days to return it. Not sure about nd2 there. My nd4 on a white screen is about perfect. I think nd4 on a grey screen would be too dark. Probably wouldn't even try it. I am curious about nd2 on a grey screen though.

What setting on the projector do you use with the ND4/white screen combo? Dynamic? Living Room? Eco?
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post #288 of 510
5/4/10 at 7:30am
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Originally Posted by Itsdon View Post

What setting on the projector do you use with the ND4/white screen combo? Dynamic? Living Room? Eco?

If it helps, mine is (via HDMI) in a pitch black room:

Dynamic picture
Eco mode
Auto iris off
Brightness -1 or -2 (any more and you will lose details - based an AVIA video calibration)
Contrast +15 to +17 (you can do +20 or more but skin tones on people's faces will start 'glowing' and I've noticed that you also will lose detail. However, adding this contrast will also give the image a bit of a pop especially in dark scenes with low lighting. Things won't look so washed out.)
Sharpness +2
Red -2
Green -2
Blue +1 or +2

I pretty much use it for everything.
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post #289 of 510
5/4/10 at 12:52pm
I use living room mode for my settings with the filter. Theater was too dark. Basically I use dynamic with lights on and living room with the filter if the lights are out. Seems to work well for me.
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post #290 of 510
5/5/10 at 3:58am
Well it was risky but I bought this ND2 - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=310217559239

its unbranded but I hope the price and the description are correct.
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post #291 of 510
5/6/10 at 9:52pm
I tried using the Dynamic setting & transferred all my theater settings to that mode. There is a nice change with darker scenes like you say.
While watching LOST the night time jungle scenes had a little more pop to the colours.

Now I can switch back & forth easily if the movie is too dark or someone turns a light on in another room

Since going ND4 this is the 1st time I changed anything.

Thanks for the tip.
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post #292 of 510
5/12/10 at 5:04pm
So I have spoken with customer service (Epson Canada) about the mysterious "noise". They have told me to try and turn on the pj (on a different power outlet) without any cables connected to it and see if the "noise" is still there. They said that this could be "power" or "bad cable" related. Well, I have tried that the the noise is still there.

So, they will replace the unit, no problem, if I wish so.

My only problem is the fact that I don't know if they will send me a new unit back or a refurb. I have heard stories that they will send you a unit back with 1200h on the bulb, when you have sent them a unit with 150h (or vice versa).

Anyhow, here is the link to a movie that I have made trying to capture the "noise". The picture is out of focus because I wanted to capture the sound - so the camera is right there next to the fan outlet. If you crank up your computer speakers, you will be able to hear:

1. the fan
2 the pitch-y sound which changes pitch (sometimes higher, sometimes lower)

http://picasaweb.google.com/10652155...7hr9mgnpOk3QE#

* pay attention to 23 seconds and up

You guys tell me if this is something you hear with your units or am I just picky. Thanks.
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post #293 of 510
5/13/10 at 9:38am
hmm strange. i dont have it... its sounds annoying ;\\
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post #294 of 510
5/13/10 at 12:45pm
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Originally Posted by toxic_rage View Post

So I have spoken with customer service (Epson Canada) about the mysterious "noise". They have told me to try and turn on the pj (on a different power outlet) without any cables connected to it and see if the "noise" is still there. They said that this could be "power" or "bad cable" related. Well, I have tried that the the noise is still there.

So, they will replace the unit, no problem, if I wish so.

My only problem is the fact that I don't know if they will send me a new unit back or a refurb. I have heard stories that they will send you a unit back with 1200h on the bulb, when you have sent them a unit with 150h (or vice versa).

Anyhow, here is the link to a movie that I have made trying to capture the "noise". The picture is out of focus because I wanted to capture the sound - so the camera is right there next to the fan outlet. If you crank up your computer speakers, you will be able to hear:

1. the fan
2 the pitch-y sound which changes pitch (sometimes higher, sometimes lower)

http://picasaweb.google.com/10652155...7hr9mgnpOk3QE#

* pay attention to 23 seconds and up

You guys tell me if this is something you hear with your units or am I just picky. Thanks.

Hey Toxic_Rage,my noise is similar, I will record it over the weekend and upload. It is similar, but our cycling frequencies are different, that may be 50hz/60Hz difference though.
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post #295 of 510
5/14/10 at 3:05pm
@ dumfa

So this may be something 'normal'... within spec range ?
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post #296 of 510
5/16/10 at 4:54pm
Hi guys am looking at buying one of these, am looking at 80in screen from 8 feet viewing just wondering how bad screen door effect would be,thanks .
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post #297 of 510
5/16/10 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by juiceman View Post

Hi guys am looking at buying one of these, am looking at 80in screen from 8 feet viewing just wondering how bad screen door effect would be,thanks .

The screen door effect is about the same as most other lcd projectors, it exists, but you'll never notice it unless you are only a couple of feet from the screen.
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post #298 of 510
5/17/10 at 3:21pm
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Originally Posted by TDburn View Post

The screen door effect is about the same as most other lcd projectors, it exists, but you'll never notice it unless you are only a couple of feet from the screen.

Probably being 3 ft. or closer and you will be able to count the pixels. Sitting 8 ft. away you won't see a thing.


PS: someone from work suggested to replace the power cord (with a regular computer cord) to get rid of the "noise". I'll try to test it tonight... cross your fingers.

EDIT: I guess I should have clicked "multi quote". My answer was aimed at juiceman.
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post #299 of 510
5/17/10 at 6:45pm
Thanks guys,im in Australia and this model is called EH-TW450 the RRP is $1699AUD and street price is $1355AUD so i hope its worth it.
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post #300 of 510
5/18/10 at 11:20am
The cord swap didn't improve anything which makes me believe that a) the noise is just part of the package, or b) the unit is 'defective' - which I doubt.

I'll wait for more info on this from you guys before I return it and.... (maybe) get the same thing.
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