AVS › AVS Forum › Display Devices › Digital Hi-End Projectors - $3,000+ USD MSRP › Epson Pro Cinema 9700UB Thread
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

Epson Pro Cinema 9700UB Thread - Page 9

post #241 of 562
1/21/11 at 1:27pm
Thread Starter 
Idol,

Okay the Event my family has been waiting for has come,
this past week was the first ep of America Idol..
Been watching this show since it began,
But this yr watching it on the big screen is totally awesome.
The Pic from the 9700 paired with
113 Black diamond screen .8 gain is producing Idol like i have never seen before...

Its just like being there ,
The vivid mode is producing an amazing image,
and
we are watching again with the lights on....
Reply
Reply

AVS Top Picks

post #242 of 562
1/23/11 at 1:44am
Hello Fraisa I have been enjoying this thread and your screenshots. Can you tell me where you purchased your 9700 from. Here in Australia we don't have them available to us and I've been scouring the web but the 9700 doesn't seem to be as readily available like the 8700.
Reply
Reply
post #243 of 562
1/23/11 at 4:52am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazz View Post

Hello Fraisa I have been enjoying this thread and your screenshots. Can you tell me where you purchased your 9700 from. Here in Australia we don't have them available to us and I've been scouring the web but the 9700 doesn't seem to be as readily available like the 8700.

Thats because the 9700 is only available from authorized Epson pro dealers/installers. As far as I know it is not available for online sale. That being said that doesnt mean an authorized dealer couldnt ship you one.

I contacted about 10 dealers in Canada before purchasing mine from Consignia.
Reply
Reply
post #244 of 562
1/25/11 at 12:49pm
Thread Starter 
Been collecting Footage from the NFL Playoffs
Will do a collage of screen shots after the superbowl.
Reply
Reply
post #245 of 562
1/25/11 at 6:54pm
Ok, so are you satellite or cable???
Reply
Reply
post #246 of 562
1/25/11 at 7:29pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tgambaro View Post

Ok, so are you satellite or cable???

Antenna HD Feed
Reply
Reply
post #247 of 562
2/1/11 at 8:02am
I am very suprised at the quality of the mount provided with this projector. it has an adjustable arm that allows many different mounting options. The extra bulb and longer warranty is great for peace of mind. I am not using the cable cover, because it's HUGE and ugly.
I quickly adjusted the lense and focus, and immediately started diving into my favorite test discs. The image is amazing. Avatar on blu-ray looks fantastic.
I am really looking foreward to dialing the projector in completely.
(screen is 120" - 1.3 gain)

pictures from iPhone






Reply
Reply
post #248 of 562
2/1/11 at 4:50pm
Hey Man,

Just got my 9700 yesterday and used some of your settings as a starting point...

Thanks,

Tony
LL
LL
Reply
Reply
post #249 of 562
2/1/11 at 5:40pm
Hi guys. Just wondering if the 9700ub is suffering from any of the same problems as the 8700?
Reply
Reply
post #250 of 562
2/1/11 at 7:15pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lazz View Post

Hi guys. Just wondering if the 9700ub is suffering from any of the same problems as the 8700?

well it is basically the same unit except that it is black. No?
Reply
Reply
post #251 of 562
2/1/11 at 9:27pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mupi View Post

well it is basically the same unit except that it is black. No?

Yes, and priced a lot higher.
Reply
Reply
post #252 of 562
2/1/11 at 9:27pm
What problems might that be?
Reply
Reply
post #253 of 562
2/2/11 at 3:10pm
Thread Starter 
[quote=jfrazier;19930787]I am very suprised at the quality of the mount provided with this projector. it has an adjustable arm that allows many different mounting options. The extra bulb and longer warranty is great for peace of mind. I am not using the cable cover, because it's HUGE and ugly.
I quickly adjusted the lense and focus, and immediately started diving into my favorite test discs. The image is amazing. Avatar on blu-ray looks fantastic.
I am really looking foreward to dialing the projector in completely.
(screen is 120" - 1.3 gain)

What 1.3 gain screen are you using ,
Would love to see some ambient light screen shots

From your screen shot of dispicable me,
i would target bringing down your Brightness to enhance your black levels....
When you go to dial your unit in....

I posted a shot below,
The black levels are black not off white,
This shot my brightness is set at -6, Contrast is 4....

Reply
Reply
post #254 of 562
2/2/11 at 3:12pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tgambaro View Post

What problems might that be?

Even though they are twins,
I do find there is a quality difference that is put into the production of a 9700
...
Not looking to debate anyone just what i have been finding.
Reply
Reply
post #255 of 562
2/2/11 at 6:12pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by fraisa View Post

Even though they are twins,
I do find there is a quality difference that is put into the production of a 9700
...
Not looking to debate anyone just what i have been finding.

You should also mention that you sell the 9700 which has a much bigger profit margin than the 8700 - in fact, other than appearance and a longer warranty, the only difference is your profit margin.
Reply
Reply
post #256 of 562
2/2/11 at 6:54pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfrazier View Post

I am very suprised at the quality of the mount provided with this projector. it has an adjustable arm that allows many different mounting options. The extra bulb and longer warranty is great for peace of mind. I am not using the cable cover, because it's HUGE and ugly.
I quickly adjusted the lense and focus, and immediately started diving into my favorite test discs. The image is amazing. Avatar on blu-ray looks fantastic.
I am really looking foreward to dialing the projector in completely.
(screen is 120" - 1.3 gain)

pictures from iPhone







One other comment,
Really appreciate your screen shots and you sharing your room with us in this thread...
...
You need to come up with a Name for your Room...he he

Edit....
Noticed in your shots that the epson logo next to the bulb is upside down...
That logo can be turned around.
Just push one side in and you can flip the logo......
you may have already done that...
Reply
Reply
post #257 of 562
2/2/11 at 6:56pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tgambaro View Post

Hey Man,

Just got my 9700 yesterday and used some of your settings as a starting point...

Thanks,

Tony

Welcome to the 9700 Main Event Mafia.....lol
Reply
Reply
post #258 of 562
2/2/11 at 7:16pm
Thread Starter 
Some have asked for THX Settings,
Save you from looking a few pages earlier....

Thx
Brightness 1
Contrast 3
Colour Saturation -5
Tint 1
Power Consumption Normal
Auto Iris off
Advanced 2.3
RGB...R..1 G..-1..B..-4..GR..0..GG..-1..GB..4
RGBCMY untouched
Contrast Enhancement 1
Super Res 1
Colour Gamut SMPTE-C
Signal
Aspect Normal
4-4 pulldown On
Advanced
Noise Reduction 1
Epson white off
Overscan 2%
HDMI Video Range Auto
Reply
Reply
post #259 of 562
2/3/11 at 10:19am
Fraisa:
I notice that on many of the settings that the Auto Iris is set to off. Does this impact the contrast and black levels? The auto iris would make for better contrast or am I missing something? I have this projector coming in tomorrow and am upgrading from a Sanyo PLV-Z2000 and without the auto iris, this projector would have horrible contrast levels.
Thanks
Reply
Reply
post #260 of 562
2/3/11 at 10:20am
Can you repost your dynamic settings also?
Thanks
Reply
Reply
post #261 of 562
2/3/11 at 11:19am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sdarnell View Post

Fraisa:
I notice that on many of the settings that the Auto Iris is set to off. Does this impact the contrast and black levels? The auto iris would make for better contrast or am I missing something? I have this projector coming in tomorrow and am upgrading from a Sanyo PLV-Z2000 and without the auto iris, this projector would have horrible contrast levels.
Thanks

As you see in all my screen shots I find i dont need help with contrast.

If i am watching sports sometimes i will turn it on..

The Auto Iris does help enhance contrast levels.
Depends on what screen you are using and your room.

Also the 9700 doesnt have a dynamic mode its called Vivid.

I actually have 2 vivid modes saved
1. For Sports
2.For Hdtv....

will repost.
Reply
Reply
post #262 of 562
2/3/11 at 11:31am
Great, Thanks for reposting the Dynamic settings.
I have a small room that is only 12x12 with a 92" diagonal Maxview screen. Its pure white with a 1.0 gain. I have a 9 foot celing so I think I will use the extension this time. Any hints with setup would be great.
Reply
Reply
post #263 of 562
2/3/11 at 11:42am
I mean vivid settings
Reply
Reply
post #264 of 562
2/3/11 at 11:46am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sdarnell View Post
Great, Thanks for reposting the Dynamic settings.
I have a small room that is only 12x12 with a 92" diagonal Maxview screen. Its pure white with a 1.0 gain. I have a 9 foot celing so I think I will use the extension this time. Any hints with setup would be great.
With regards to your type of screen,
Make sure on your Vivid mode to Drop your Brightness and raise your Contrast.
also you are going to want to have your auto iris at Normal.

When i post my vivid settings use that as a starting point then play with bring down your brightness a little more.
I would think you will end up at
-10 brightness
9 or 10 contrast level...

again will post my vivid settings soon..
Reply
Reply
post #265 of 562
2/3/11 at 11:52am
Ok, Thanks
Reply
Reply
post #266 of 562
2/3/11 at 12:40pm
Thread Starter 
New Vivid Settings,
I have enhanced my Settings for Vivid Mode.
Vivid For HDTV.....
Brightness -4
Contrast 6
Col Sat 8
Tint -1
Col Temp 6500
skin Tone 4
PC Eco
Auto Iris Off

Sharpness -2 12 2
Advanced
Gamma 2.3
RGB..........-5,0,12,10,-8,4
RGBCMY
R....-2,-6,-6
G.....-2,-2,4
B.....-2,-2,-6
C.....4,8,6
M....-6,6,2
Y....2,8,4

Contrast Enh 1
Super Res 1

Sports........

-6
9
8
Tint -2
Col Temp 6500...(hockey 7000)
Skin T. 4
Sharpnes Same

Normal
Normal

Gamma Same
RGB
-5,0,15,10,-10,4
RGBCMY
R......-2,-10,-9
G......Same
B......-2,-2,-9
C.......4,12,6
M.......-8,6,2
Y........2,12,5

Contrast enhance1
Sup Res......3...
Reply
Reply
post #267 of 562
2/3/11 at 2:31pm
Thanks Fraisa
Would you suggest any adjustments with my screen setup for your THX mode?
Thanks
Reply
Reply
post #268 of 562
2/4/11 at 1:44pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sdarnell View Post
Thanks Fraisa
Would you suggest any adjustments with my screen setup for your THX mode?
Thanks
What i would focas on is black levels,
I love black blacks,
You can get there but you need to compensate for your matte white screen.

I would suggest you get the WOW Disney Calibration BLuRay.
I picked mine up from BB online....

It will help you ....

The other thing you should focas on is Skin tones.
you want them natural but not dull.
also you dont want them over saturated...

I have some screen shots that i took and posted of the ateam,
first set where over saturated skin tones ,
then i worked on that and got them more natural...

Also i find with this unit,
It doesnt have the traditional red push problem,
I find it has more non traditional green push
thats why i put the tint towards the red vs the green settings.,,,,
Reply
Reply
post #269 of 562
2/5/11 at 1:27pm
Fraisa:

I am having trouble deciding on a screen for the 9700UB. Because of my room setup (built in speakers), I will need an acoustically transparent screen. I am looking at a 110" Stewart Filmscreen, the rep is telling me to go with Studiotek 130 G3 1.3 gain screen. The Da-Lite rep is telling me to go with a 1.1 gain 106" screen. Neither of them liked the idea of a gray screen with a gain of less than 1.0. I like your ability to watch with lots of ambient light. I do not have a controlled lighting situation during the daytime. Would like to have reading lights on at night as well. Help! Very confused since I really like the results you have.
Reply
Reply
post #270 of 562
2/5/11 at 5:54pm
Between those I would use the firehawk for your room conditions. Another to consider would be Stewart's new 5D fabric. It is a 2.0 gain screen and the extra brightness might help with ambient light.

The only problem I see with it is your speakers might be too close to the screen. The microperf screens work best when your speakers are 12 inches behind the screen. In wall speakers directly behind the screen will cause more acoustic problems.

The Screen Excellence Enlightor 4K screen material would work better for acoustics if speakers are directly behind the screen but it is a basic white screen so you won't get any gain or ambient light rejection from it.

You have to choose your tradeoffs.

Bob
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home

AVS Top Picks

AVS › AVS Forum › Display Devices › Digital Hi-End Projectors - $3,000+ USD MSRP › Epson Pro Cinema 9700UB Thread