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post #9001 of 9662
4/3/12 at 9:05am
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Originally Posted by MrChambers View Post

I had very dark red walls and dark brown carpet with an off-white/flat ceiling prior to getting my RS40 (had an Epson 6100). I painted the ceiling flat black a few weeks ago and while I didn't get the opportunity to see the difference with the Epson - I can tell a huge difference in the amount of light scatter in the room now however so I'm certain it would've helped my Epson as well.

I did something similar. Had a white ceiling, but decided to put up black velvet instead of painting it. Makes a huge difference!
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post #9002 of 9662
4/3/12 at 10:04am
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Originally Posted by Josh Z View Post

Since updating my RS40's firmware to v1.5, I have not (yet) experienced any more lock-up issues. On the original firmware, that happened to me on several occasions.

http://pro.jvc.com/prof/support/productupdate.jsp

Greetings,

Josh, I installed FW version 1.5 on my RS50. Unfortunately it had no affect as I experienced several lockups afterward. Hopefully it will resolve Scott's problem.

Regards,
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post #9003 of 9662
4/3/12 at 11:20am
after 461 hours on my second lamp I decided to buy light meter and measure the lumens using the center screen method on the white background in the service menu. Since this is my first projector, I really appreciate your input whether the below results is acceptable or not:
- animation preset
- contrast 8
- brightnes -5 (hdmi enhanced)
-color\ int 0
-color space wide1
- color temp 8000
-aperture 0
-calibrated using WOW disk
- screen is 114" with 1.3 gain (Da-Lite) with through distance of about 135"
-Lux 187/Lumens 670 in normal mode
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post #9004 of 9662
4/3/12 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by Ralph Potts View Post

I installed FW version 1.5 on my RS50. Unfortunately it had no affect as I experienced several lockups afterward.

Well, that's depressing.
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post #9005 of 9662
4/3/12 at 1:36pm
I just spoke to JVC this afternoon, and I can't remember the guys name, but he now states that JVC doesn't have a lamp issue, only a few projectors had issues. He stated that they have only received a few emails and phone calls about dimming bulbs, or exploding lamps. I asked him if he was new at JVC and he said no,5 years employed in the service department. I told him to check the AV forums, that the issue runs from the USA to the UK. And then I asked him why was JVC sending out replacement lamps with the steel flappers and the bulb number is at 003? His exact answer was ....I have no idea...?ok what's going on at JVC this week?
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post #9006 of 9662
4/3/12 at 2:12pm
Well ups delivered the bulb in spite of themselves! It does indeed have the metal flapper, it's running now in high altitude mode. Here's hoping to break the 1k barrier!
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post #9007 of 9662
4/3/12 at 3:40pm
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Originally Posted by mediclarry View Post

I just spoke to JVC this afternoon, and I can't remember the guys name, but he now states that JVC doesn't have a lamp issue, only a few projectors had issues. He stated that they have only received a few emails and phone calls about dimming bulbs, or exploding lamps. I asked him if he was new at JVC and he said no,5 years employed in the service department. I told him to check the AV forums, that the issue runs from the USA to the UK. And then I asked him why was JVC sending out replacement lamps with the steel flappers and the bulb number is at 003? His exact answer was ....I have no idea...?ok what's going on at JVC this week?

LMAO..yeah that's funny.

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Originally Posted by plissken99 View Post

Well ups delivered the bulb in spite of themselves! It does indeed have the metal flapper, it's running now in high altitude mode. Here's hoping to break the 1k barrier!

Here's hoping the same! That flap from what I can tell it is a ramp when the lamp is installed(turned on its side). It channels the air into the tunnel, cutting the volume of air by half that can enter the chamber of the lamp. This should increase the force of cool air entering the lamp chamber. This is just my guess or hypothesis.

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post #9008 of 9662
4/3/12 at 3:52pm
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Originally Posted by ScottW View Post

After a week+ of using my B-stock with no issues, tonight we were watching a recorded show on DirecTV PVR and when it was finished and I exited back to live tv, the picture wouldn't come back up. I assumed this was one of those hdmi handshake issues I've heard about. I did some various troubleshooting, shut things off/back on, unplugged av receiver (Onkyo 709) and then tried just powering the projector off with the remote...two standby button presses. No luck. I got up on the ladder and tried the hard button power off with no luck there either.

My only option was to unplug the projector to shut it off. Not a great thing to do I know. Luckily we hadn't been watching long and the troubleshooting had gone on awhile with no projected image so hopefully the bulb wasn't too hot.

Anyway, has anyone else had this happen or have any idea what might be going on. I'm not going to try turning it back on again until tomorrow until I learn more. I'll probably call JVC to get their take on it as well.

I had this same problem with my b stock but after someone suggested changing the HDMI color space from auto to the same as my source I haven't had a single lock up of any kind. Try this before bothering with anything more complicated.
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post #9009 of 9662
4/4/12 at 5:47am
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Originally Posted by shape81 View Post

I had this same problem with my b stock but after someone suggested changing the HDMI color space from auto to the same as my source I haven't had a single lock up of any kind. Try this before bothering with anything more complicated.


I didn't do anything yesterday other than plug it back in and make sure everything came back up fine. It did.

I'll definitely start with this first as the projector is tucked into the trey ceiling and not super easy to get in/out.

My only inputs currently are a Sony BluRay player and a DirecTV box - with both passing through an Onkyo 709. How do you determine the correct HDMI color space? I see in the manual and menu that it's either YCbCR (4:4:4) or YCbCr (4:2:2). A quick internet scan leads me to believe 4:2:2 would be correct. If it is just this one, would it tend to be fixed at all times or could it change based on source content?

Thanks for all the input guys.
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post #9010 of 9662
4/4/12 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by ScottW View Post

I didn't do anything yesterday other than plug it back in and make sure everything came back up fine. It did.

I'll definitely start with this first as the projector is tucked into the trey ceiling and not super easy to get in/out.

My only inputs currently are a Sony BluRay player and a DirecTV box - with both passing through an Onkyo 709. How do you determine the correct HDMI color space? I see in the manual and menu that it's either YCbCR (4:4:4) or YCbCr (4:2:2). A quick internet scan leads me to believe 4:2:2 would be correct. If it is just this one, would it tend to be fixed at all times or could it change based on source content?

Thanks for all the input guys.

Your Sony BD player may let you set which format it outputs but the Directv set-top-box does not. If you set the JVC projector to only accept one single format (rather than on "auto") then it will need to be on the format supported by both your Directv STB and your Sony BD player. I would say that 4:2:2 is more likely to be compatible with both sources. Also have you tuned off all video processing/scaling within the Onkyo AVR?
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post #9011 of 9662
4/4/12 at 7:30am
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Originally Posted by Ron Jones View Post

Your Sony BD player may let you set which format it outputs but the Directv set-top-box does not. If you set the JVC projector to only accept one single format (rather than on "auto") then it will need to be on the format supported by both your Directv STB and your Sony BD player. I would say that 4:2:2 is more likely to be compatible with both sources. Also have you tuned off all video processing/scaling within the Onkyo AVR?

Also, you can turn off HDMI CEC on the JVC, and I wonder if it can be disabled on the Onkyo?
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post #9012 of 9662
4/6/12 at 9:44am
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Originally Posted by zombie10k View Post

Hi, the manual with the instructions leaves out 1 very important step... you need to provide USB power to the transmitter in order for it to work correctly.

The best solution is a small blackberry or phone charger that has the Micro-USB interface. Once it has power, you will see the LED's pulsing back and forth (aka. Knight rider) and it will lock green once it detects a 3D signal.

there are no changes necessary on the projector in order for this to work. Give it a shot and let us know how you make out.

This microusb must be connect all the time? Where do you connect it? That con be it on projector?
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post #9013 of 9662
4/6/12 at 11:50am
I've just been going on the assumption that the lockups are an HDMI hardware/software interaction thing.

I keep a vacuum cleaner near the projector now. If it locks up I run the vacuum, sucking air out of the left hand exhaust, while I pull the plug on the projector.

After 30 seconds, I plug pj back in then power it up.

So far I've never had the Red heat warning disable happen when I power back up. I just seal the gaps with my hands.
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post #9014 of 9662
4/8/12 at 3:10am
I had this problem with my x3 too but sent it service and they remedied this by soldering a resistor as a service bullentin from jvc and after that no more lockups....
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post #9015 of 9662
4/8/12 at 6:03am
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Originally Posted by jimjans View Post

I had this problem with my x3 too but sent it service and they remedied this by soldering a resistor as a service bullentin from jvc and after that no more lockups....

Were you referring to the HDMI lockup issue?

If so, do you have any more info on the JVC service bulletin?
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post #9016 of 9662
4/8/12 at 6:32am
Yes it was the HDMI lockup issue . Talked to the jvc in sweden and they told me about this bulletin they swap some resistor in the projector.....
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post #9017 of 9662
4/8/12 at 8:29am
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Originally Posted by jimjans View Post

Yes it was the HDMI lockup issue . Talked to the jvc in sweden and they told me about this bulletin they swap some resistor in the projector.....

Did the paperwork they provided with the repaired projector list the service bulletin number or any other info?
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post #9018 of 9662
4/8/12 at 8:47am
It only says reperation according to the new service bulletin it was a modification on the processor board...
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post #9019 of 9662
4/9/12 at 10:19am
Pop goes the bulb! Died this Sunday. 1,300 Hrs. High alt mode. Some 3-d watched but mostly bulb lived its life in normal output mode. Now do I call JVC and bitch some more b/c it didnt last 3k hrs or jsut buy one.../???

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post #9020 of 9662
4/9/12 at 11:48am
Is this your first bulb? And what number is on it? 002...003 ? 1300 must be a new record..anyone's new 003's die yet,with the new flapper? What's the highest hours on the new replacement bulb with the flapper..who has the highest hours so far? I have a little over 150 hours so far...
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post #9021 of 9662
4/9/12 at 12:10pm
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Originally Posted by v_1138 View Post

Pop goes the bulb! Died this Sunday. 1,300 Hrs. High alt mode. Some 3-d watched but mostly bulb lived its life in normal output mode. Now do I call JVC and bitch some more b/c it didnt last 3k hrs or jsut buy one.../???

V

You should definitely try to get a free one from JVC. Even though 1300 hours is quite high already they know that the bulbs don't perform like they should. I have about 750 hours on mine and it got too dim to watch anything, my new lamp from JVC should arrive tomorrow. I just tried switching on the projector for the first time in over a month and now it doesn't even power up and the lamp led is lit. Can't wait to install the new lamp!
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post #9022 of 9662
4/9/12 at 2:50pm
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Originally Posted by v_1138 View Post

Pop goes the bulb! Died this Sunday. 1,300 Hrs. High alt mode. Some 3-d watched but mostly bulb lived its life in normal output mode. Now do I call JVC and bitch some more b/c it didnt last 3k hrs or jsut buy one.../???

V

Makes me want to run it in high alt mode :P

I think most of us would be making ancient sacrifices at the altar to get 1300 hours, but no reason not to call and try to get a new one anyways. Let us know what they decide, since 1300 hours is going to be pushing it and I'm not sure they'll give you a new one at that many hours, but it's worth a shot.
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post #9023 of 9662
4/9/12 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by v_1138 View Post

Pop goes the bulb! Died this Sunday. 1,300 Hrs. High alt mode. Some 3-d watched but mostly bulb lived its life in normal output mode. Now do I call JVC and bitch some more b/c it didnt last 3k hrs or jsut buy one.../???

V

They replaced mine free of charge after 1250 hours through my dealer. It didn't pop, it was just too dim to watch. I'm now in the process to get the 2nd one replaced which got too dim in just 600 hours. Hopefully they will do it for free again.
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post #9024 of 9662
4/9/12 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by zbroke View Post

They replaced mine free of charge after 1250 hours through my dealer. It didn't pop, it was just too dim to watch. I'm now in the process to get the 2nd one replaced which got too dim in just 600 hours. Hopefully they will do it for free again.

Nice! Hope I'm as lucky at getting replacements. The life a new lamp gives these projectors is breath taking!
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post #9025 of 9662
4/9/12 at 3:23pm
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Originally Posted by Joesyah View Post

Nice! Hope I'm as lucky at getting replacements. The life a new lamp gives these projectors is breath taking!

That much difference even at 400 hours eh?
Free lamps for the warranty period, yay!

I may sell my JVC this year sometime, I like it a lot but I get bored with the same projector. It depends what comes out next year.
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post #9026 of 9662
4/9/12 at 3:34pm
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Originally Posted by coderguy View Post

That much difference even at 400 hours eh?
Free lamps for the warranty period, yay!

I may sell my JVC this year sometime, I like it a lot but I get bored with the same projector. It depends what comes out next year.

I've considered selling mine several times. Problem is, I can't seem to find anything else in the range that intrigues me. I watched "The Darkest Hour" last night. It's a mediocre dark sci fi movie, but it sure looks great on the JVC!

Maybe one of the manufactures will release something worth a move. Until then, I'm extremely happy with the image quality of this projector.

And yes..it was a blinding difference from the original lamp at 400 hours!
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post #9027 of 9662
4/9/12 at 6:43pm
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Originally Posted by Joesyah View Post

Nice! Hope I'm as lucky at getting replacements. The life a new lamp gives these projectors is breath taking!

I'm with you. My dealer just sent me an email. The new lamp is on the way. I plan on doing this until I get 3000 hours out of x number of bulbs. Hopefully this one will be the right one that gets me there.
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post #9028 of 9662
4/9/12 at 8:58pm
My original first bulb got very dim at just under 400 hours, then popped while a new one was on the way from JVC. I've been enjoying this one (002) and have about 250 hours on it. However, in order to get 14 ftL in my bat-cave off a 1.3 gain screen, I need to run it in High power mode. At this point, 3D too dim to enjoy (never mind ghosting).

The RS40 is my third JVC (RS2, RS20, RS40), but at this point, I'm seriously considering a move to Epson (or wait an hope that Red hits one out of the park). JVC needs to stand behind their product and fix/replace these lamps if I'm going to remain a faithful customer of their product.

Q1: Are the 003 lamps with the flappers any better (brighter/longer lasting)?

Q2: Has anyone gotten JVC to replace a second lamp for free?
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post #9029 of 9662
4/10/12 at 1:53am
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Originally Posted by stevenjw View Post

My original first bulb got very dim at just under 400 hours, then popped while a new one was on the way from JVC. I've been enjoying this one (002) and have about 250 hours on it. However, in order to get 14 ftL in my bat-cave off a 1.3 gain screen, I need to run it in High power mode. At this point, 3D too dim to enjoy (never mind ghosting).

The RS40 is my third JVC (RS2, RS20, RS40), but at this point, I'm seriously considering a move to Epson (or wait an hope that Red hits one out of the park). JVC needs to stand behind their product and fix/replace these lamps if I'm going to remain a faithful customer of their product.

Q1: Are the 003 lamps with the flappers any better (brighter/longer lasting)?

Q2: Has anyone gotten JVC to replace a second lamp for free?

I'll let you know in the next 300 hours of use how it goes. You and I have the same luck. I had already called JVC when I noticed the drastic dimming and then POP.. it was gone.

If this one does the same thing. I'll be calling for another! lol
I wish they would use who ever Benq uses as a lamp supplier(Osram)? Their lamps are built like tanks!

Before my last one exploded, I was running it in high lamp mode with the aperture fully open. With the new one, it is in low lamp with the aperture completely closed...it is still too bright at times on my 120" screen. I'll take too bright over too dim any day though!
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post #9030 of 9662
4/10/12 at 6:32am
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Originally Posted by stevenjw View Post


Q2: Has anyone gotten JVC to replace a second lamp for free?

Yes. Me. Second one is enroute.
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