The Offical Epson 8350 Owners Thread - Page 226

Originally Posted by domingos38

heres a video of my 8350 130" screen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhjUm..._order&list=UL

Originally Posted by Carlos_

Which of the following settings are you using on the projector when you have the darkest conditions at night without lights?

1) Dynamic

2) Living room

3) Natural

4) Cinema

5) x.v. Color

Thank you for any advice.

Originally Posted by srauly

Now that's an odd video. It looks like you're taking the video from far away (the image is only taking up a tiny portion of the YouTube video), and the screen looks like a 1.33:1 (4:3) format screen, rather than 16:9.

Originally Posted by Larry Sutliff

I'm using Cinema with the lamp set at ECO, brightness clicked down to -11 via HD Video Essentials, contrast at -1. Not using the Iris or Superwhite, the black levels look just fine without it.

Originally Posted by mbaysing

I don't like the auto iris because I can see it working if there's a sudden change. It's especially obvious if there's a cut to black. I can see the black level change. Fast or slow iris doesn't matter. I still see it.

Originally Posted by mbaysing

I don't like the auto iris because I can see it working if there's a sudden change. It's especially obvious if there's a cut to black. I can see the black level change. Fast or slow iris doesn't matter. I still see it.

Originally Posted by korygrandy

Agreed on the "noticeable difference when on" theory. It's easy to see what we are talking about if you have a HTPC hooked up, with a black desktop background, and you start playing with the start menu. Iris will start adjusting the blacks at a noticeable level.

Plus it makes noise, so if you hear the noise of the iris adjusting it becomes that more obvious that the blacks are going to change too, like messing with your head so-to-speak.

Originally Posted by William88

I currently own the epson hc720 and I absolutely love that pj. After hearing about the 8350 I am getting a serious case of upgrade-itis. Great price great specs( way better than my current pj) and can't wait to see how much better this will be. I have to sell my 720 first though, or the wifey will more than likely cut me in some fashion. Looking forward to reading some reviews on this guy but I think I'm gonna end up pulling the trigger anyways

Originally Posted by Kiddikop

About a month ago my PJ began to signal that it was overheating. I cleaned the filter (which did not seem dirty), but it still overheated. I finally solved the overheating by changing the bulb setting to eco mode. Tonight, I turned it on and it immediately flashed that the projector was overheating again (and it had only been on about 5 minutes). Is this a sign that the bulb is going out? I only have about 900+ hours on it. Thanks for advice.

Originally Posted by Carlos_

Is there something about using the Iris that you don't like? Maybe that it is noisy if you are sitting too close to the projector or any other reason? I believe most people who have this projector turn on the iris

Originally Posted by llkindt

I spoke to a popular online site today about purchasing the epson 8350. I was told that they do not have any instock and that supplies will be limited because epson will be phasing out the 8350, this summer, for a new 2d upgraded projector. Anyone else heard about this or what the 8350 replacement might be capable of?

Originally Posted by OSUDesi

Projectors don't overheat because a bulb is going out. Call customer service.

Originally Posted by llkindt

I spoke to a popular online site today about purchasing the epson 8350. I was told that they do not have any instock and that supplies will be limited because epson will be phasing out the 8350, this summer, for a new 2d upgraded projector. Anyone else heard about this or what the 8350 replacement might be capable of?

Originally Posted by LowellG

I still can't decide to go 3D, or get the 8350 as my first projector. If I go 3D it will be the Panny 7000 or an Epson 6010. However, I feel like several new 4K projectors will come out next year and it will be cheaper to upgrade from a 2D.

What screen gain are you people using with yours. I am looking at the Jamestown Hometheater Screen which is 1.2 gain. Would that be a good screen?

Thanks,

Originally Posted by Tom Ace

About a week ago I started noticing a small flicker or blink with the image. It's a little difficult to explain but when you are watching you'll notice the image brightness go down just for a second and then go back, like a "flicker" or a "blink". I only use cinema and living room modes. It's on it's first bulb with only 464 hours on it, no indicator lights are coming on saying it's the bulb and I would hope it wouldn't with less than a quarter of it's life gone. I also have had it on ECO mode the whole year I've owned it. I think I am going to check the filter and make sure that it's not clogged up but other than that has anyone ever experienced this or heard of it?

I did read in the owner's maual about a flicker on "still" images and to use the progressive scan adjustment under advanced or something but not sure if this is something that would fix what I have going on.....

Originally Posted by Guitarstar

Has anyone tried the "HIGH CONTRAST GRAY GREY PROJECTOR SCREEN MATERIAL BY THE FOOT DLP LCD HDTV" material sold on eBait ? His ad shows a picture of Spiderman on a video screen. The stuff looks like its fairly high quality, has anyone tried it ?

Originally Posted by 42Plasmaman

If you are talking about this seller, yes, he makes great screens.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...304049&page=13

Originally Posted by Guitarstar

I don't think so, here's the eBay item number I'm referring to .... 300641132934

Originally Posted by assafei

I've put my brand new 8350 projector on a shelf that collapsed after a few days. The projector fell down from about 6 feet...
The results: the projector still works, but the image is distorted - it is composed of three images (red, green, blue) which don't fit with each other.

I've took the projector to the lab at my home country (no warranty). They've said the "optical mechanism" needs to be replaced. The suggested price is about 450$...

Can anyone suggest a "do-it-yourself" approach? maybe a service manual and a link to an online store to purchase replacement parts?

Thanks!
Assaf

Originally Posted by 42Plasmaman

1. Call Espon and see how much it would cost to repair it.
2. Buy a used one off ebay for cheap.

*Not sure about were you live but the 8350 has a 2 year warranty.