AVS › AVS Forum › Display Devices › Rear Projection Units › 2011 Mitsubishi 3D DLP Owners Thread (740/840 series)
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

2011 Mitsubishi 3D DLP Owners Thread (740/840 series) - Page 90

post #2671 of 3829
5/22/12 at 5:35pm
I was in Cleveland this weekend and did a quick calibration of my friend's new WD-73840 while I was there. I have to say, I was very impressed.

I have the WD-65835, which calibrated better and easier than my 732 series, my son's 732 series (both older sets), and even the newer WD-73837 that my son has now. While they all calibrate well, my friend's 840 was the easiest to adjust and most accurate. I was impressed that it put out over 38 ftL at a contrast setting of only 38. I was also able to dial in the grayscale and color quite accurately.

If anyone is on the fence because of the 2012 sets being out, I would recommend not to worry about it and take your best deal.
Reply
Reply

Gear mentioned in this thread:

post #2672 of 3829
5/22/12 at 5:47pm
Attachment 247333 Color gamut

Attachment 247334 Color Temperature

Attachment 247335 RGB Levels (grayscale and deltaE)

The before settings are shown by dotted lines. While I did not have time to do a proper calibration, the first run through yielded very good results. My non-technical friend was amazed by the difference in picture quality and is one happy camper, and I am now just a jealous onlooker.
LL
LL
LL
Reply
Reply
post #2673 of 3829
5/23/12 at 5:10am
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheech91060 View Post

Search slickdeals.net for "mitsubishi dlp" and get your credit card ready

I didn't see it for less than the current price on Amazon.
Reply
Reply
post #2674 of 3829
5/23/12 at 7:20am
I ordered my 82740 from Paul's $1599 out the door.
Reply
Reply
post #2675 of 3829
5/23/12 at 7:35am
Quote:
Originally Posted by AlkalineTrio View Post

I ordered my 82740 from Paul's $1599 out the door.

Crazy...I paid $1350 in 2004 for a 51" floor model CRT RPTV. In 2007, the guy that I bought my 73" from ($300, broken but came with a NIB Mits (philips) lamp) paid $3300 from BB.
Reply
Reply
post #2676 of 3829
5/23/12 at 8:48am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Splicer010 View Post

Crazy...I paid $1350 in 2004 for a 51" floor model CRT RPTV. In 2007, the guy that I bought my 73" from ($300, broken but came with a NIB Mits (philips) lamp) paid $3300 from BB.

Yes, I remember paying those prices for Mitsubishi DLPs and even non-DLPs. Not anymore though...
Reply
Reply
post #2677 of 3829
5/23/12 at 9:27am
I just took delivery of my WD-82740 yesterday and it's awesome.

Now I need to figure out the 3d. Can anyone give me any tips for using this with a HTPC? I have a windows 7 system I use with my TV in my front room and I'd like to be able to play 3d movies on it. I bought the xpand x103 glasses for use with the set based on recommendations in another thread, and I have the pc connected via a DVI to HDMI cable. I downloaded a sample 3d scene though and it doesn't seem to work.

I played the sample in windows media player and it shows two scenes side by side, I then put the 3d into side by side 3d mode and it looks like two images overlaid on top of each other and says "3d mode enabled, put on your glasses now" but unfortunately it doesn't look like 3d when viewed through the glasses. What am I missing here?
Reply
Reply
post #2678 of 3829
5/23/12 at 9:42am
Quote:
Originally Posted by jidar View Post

I just took delivery of my WD-82740 yesterday and it's awesome.

Now I need to figure out the 3d. Can anyone give me any tips for using this with a HTPC? I have a windows 7 system I use with my TV in my front room and I'd like to be able to play 3d movies on it. I bought the xpand x103 glasses for use with the set based on recommendations in another thread, and I have the pc connected via a DVI to HDMI cable. I downloaded a sample 3d scene though and it doesn't seem to work.

I played the sample in windows media player and it shows two scenes side by side, I then put the 3d into side by side 3d mode and it looks like two images overlaid on top of each other and says "3d mode enabled, put on your glasses now" but unfortunately it doesn't look like 3d when viewed through the glasses. What am I missing here?

Did you purchase X-103 or 3DG-X103? They are different. If you purchased X-103, program the glasses to the Panasonic setting (#4), not the Mitsubishi setting (#1). The X-103 came out in the first year of 3D and the setting listed in the book for Mitsubishi was for the external IR emitter that came in the Mitsubsihi 3D Kit for older models. That IR protocol was the same as the Samsung protocol. When Mitsubishi changed to internal IR emitters, they also changed to the Panasonic IR protocol because that seem the be the main IR protocol going forward.

The book for the X-103 has never been changed so it still lists Mitsubishi as #1.

If you have the 3DG-X103, these will sync automatically to either system.

Also make sure your computer is sending a compatible resoution/frame rate to the TV's side-by-side 3D ablities - 720p 60Hz, 1080i 60Hz, 1080p 24Hz or 1080p 60Hz.
Reply
Reply
post #2679 of 3829
5/23/12 at 10:16am
I have a PS3, not HTPC, but it is similar. When I play a 3D blu-ray it automatically engages the 3D function on my TV without doing anything. But if I download a 3D video, say from YouTube which comes out as an .MP4 file, in order to watch it from my PS3, I have to manually set my TV to side-by-side 3D mode. This of course totally distorts the output of the PS3, so I navigate to the video file first. But when the video plays, the 3D works perfectly. Side-by-Side is of course not ideal because even a 1080p video is really only half that when it's rendering on one screen. But it's still good enough for some really fun stuff. When I first got my set, I was on a quest for the most dramatic pop-out I could find, and most Hollywood movies just don't deliver much. Video quality and production value aside, I think most would agree you won't find any more pop-out than this... enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foQNrtUsEjw&hd=1
Reply
Reply
post #2680 of 3829
5/23/12 at 10:44am
Quote:
Originally Posted by GEP View Post

Did you purchase X-103 or 3DG-X103? They are different. If you purchased X-103, program the glasses to the Panasonic setting (#4), not the Mitsubishi setting (#1). The X-103 came out in the first year of 3D and the setting listed in the book for Mitsubishi was for the external IR emitter that came in the Mitsubsihi 3D Kit for older models. That IR protocol was the same as the Samsung protocol. When Mitsubishi changed to internal IR emitters, they also changed to the Panasonic IR protocol because that seem the be the main IR protocol going forward.

The book for the X-103 has never been changed so it still lists Mitsubishi as #1.

If you have the 3DG-X103, these will sync automatically to either system.

Also make sure your computer is sending a compatible resoution/frame rate to the TV's side-by-side 3D ablities - 720p 60Hz, 1080i 60Hz, 1080p 24Hz or 1080p 60Hz.

I believe they are just the simple X-103 so yeah that's probably at least part of my problem. Thank you! I'll try it when I get home.

As an aside to this: Does this mean that Panasonic Active Glasses would work with this tv?

Edit: Yep, that was it. I have glorious 3d! Man I actually had to stop my impulse to duck that chainsaw. lol. Thanks again for your help!
Reply
Reply
post #2681 of 3829
5/23/12 at 3:58pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jidar View Post

Edit: Yep, that was it. I have glorious 3d! Man I actually had to stop my impulse to duck that chainsaw. lol. Thanks again for your help!

Did you make it to the second drill bit? I really got a laugh when I showed that clip to my wife and kids. My wife was leaning back so hard she nearly tipped over the couch. HAHAHA
Reply
Reply
post #2682 of 3829
5/23/12 at 4:02pm
I will probably pull the trigger on an 82740 soon. For those of you that own one, what would be the perfect stand height for it?
Reply
Reply
post #2683 of 3829
5/23/12 at 4:31pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shady12 View Post

I will probably pull the trigger on an 82740 soon. For those of you that own one, what would be the perfect stand height for it?

I got one that's only 16.38" high. Here is link.
Reply
Reply
post #2684 of 3829
5/23/12 at 8:59pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by lujan View Post

I got one that's only 16.38" high. Here is link.

Thanks. I'd had a hard time finding any 16" or shorter..I did just find one that was 13 something inches. Would you say 16" is perfect or would it be better a little lower?
Reply
Reply
post #2685 of 3829
5/23/12 at 11:05pm
By the way, I just saw a dealer listing on Craigslist selling a new 82740 for $500. The catch is the mirror is cracked. I guess it happened during shipping. A mirror is $175. Save a grand. Warranty still good. It said they'd install the new mirror. Any reason not to go for this?
Reply
Reply
post #2686 of 3829
5/24/12 at 6:57am
Wife turned on the 73740 this morning and it asked if she wanted to update to new firmware (currently have 13.06). She freaked out and canceled. I've never been asked to update before. Did anyone else get this notification?
Reply
Reply
post #2687 of 3829
5/24/12 at 8:56am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zforce5 View Post

Wife turned on the 73740 this morning and it asked if she wanted to update to new firmware (currently have 13.06). She freaked out and canceled. I've never been asked to update before. Did anyone else get this notification?

It is possible that a connected device asked that question. The Mitsubishi TVs never ask the question, if you are connected to the internet, they just update. However if the default source device is something like a DVR, Satellite reciever, Cable box or internet connected AV receiver, it might be that device that is making that request.
Reply
Reply
post #2688 of 3829
5/24/12 at 1:53pm
i am really enjoying my bello Stand....
with my 92840
its 18 inches Height which still doesnt bother me at all vs 16inches
better quality stand too

http://www.bello.com/index.php?parti...d_id=326&tab=2
Reply
Reply
post #2689 of 3829
5/24/12 at 3:42pm
Got my new 82840 on the new stand, it's 21" tall, about 2-3" lower than the wood stand I had my 65732 on and the 82840 while I waited for this steel/glass stand to arrive.

I needed the shelving more than a lower height stand. Sadly it's not Deeper, my pioneer elite reciever just Barely fits on the lower shelf and the 2 round dials stick out and this is the pathway from the front door through the living room to the rest of the house. (Small suburban 3 bedroom brick ranch)I have to cut out the back on the old wodd stand to get it IN and have access to the back of it. I didn't pay much attention just read theinfo about it fitting the 82" Mits. andd the 18 reviews praising the stand with the 82" Mits and bought it.

I read back on page 30 somthing someone used Bed Risers from Bed Bath and Beyond to Raise their couch a few inches, I plan on doing the same thing that should put me just about right.

That Pioneer Elite Reciever has been a PITA from day 1 with it being so oversized. LOL 5 years ago I never did have the Firmware upgraded, Best Buy was like a 2-3 week wait while they had it, so I never did it.)

Question on hooking all this up, last time, 5-6 Years ago, I just hooked everything into the Reciever with the 65732. Just a Cheap upconverting Pioneer DVD player, DTV Sat, and a Bose 5.1 surround system with a Bose upgraded center channel speaker. (For TV and Movie watching there Fine.)

I'd like to upgrade to some Klipsch speakers someday.

Anyways, should I be hooking up all the HDMI cables directly into the TV?

I hooked up the Directv into the TV and it did its name it thing, I hooked the new Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player into the Reciever and the TV has done nothing?

I do this hooking up stuff once every 5-6 Years, alot Longer when TV's were actually Made to Last. So I do the best I can getting it all hooked up so it's functioning and then just leave it all alone.

So a short Kindergarten course on hooking all this up so it all works as it should would be pretty Cool.

I got the USB Mits Internet wireless device but havent got that far into the manual yet to hook it up to the TV yet.

Thanks.



Reply
Reply
post #2690 of 3829
5/24/12 at 5:05pm
Well, after reading most of this thread for the last 3 days, I just pulled the trigger on WD-73740. Couldn't resist for that price.

Went thru amazon, sold by Pauls, fulfilled by amazon. Good lord, I hope it arrives in good condition.

Coming from a 4 year old 52" samsung LCD (which still looks great btw) I hope I get the WOW factor when I get the mit dialed in.

One question, I read everywhere on amazon about shipping and delivery to no avail, but should I be holding the driver up and requesting to unbox and power it up before he leaves? or just sign for it if the outside of the box looks undamaged?
Reply
Reply
post #2691 of 3829
5/25/12 at 11:10am
fyi, WD-82740 on sale at Frys b&m for $1299...see page 6 of their weekly ad for the week of May 25.

also verified in store.
Reply
Reply
post #2692 of 3829
5/25/12 at 11:26am
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinrummy View Post

fyi, WD-82740 on sale at Frys b&m for $1299...see page 6 of their weekly ad for the week of May 25.

The link you gave us is going to Sears and not Fry's and it over $3k at Sears.
Reply
Reply
post #2693 of 3829
5/25/12 at 4:15pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinrummy View Post

fyi, WD-82740 on sale at Frys b&m for $1299...see page 6 of their weekly ad for the week of May 25.

also verified in store.

With shipping the Frye's deal on the WD-82740 is $1483.99. Now THAT's a deal....
Reply
Reply
post #2694 of 3829
5/25/12 at 8:00pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by lujan View Post

The link you gave us is going to Sears and not Fry's and it over $3k at Sears.

http://www.frys.com/ads/page6
Reply
Reply
post #2695 of 3829
5/26/12 at 6:41am
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinrummy View Post

http://www.frys.com/ads/page6

As of today, it's showing for $2,099.00.
Reply
Reply
post #2696 of 3829
5/26/12 at 8:21am
Quote:
Originally Posted by lujan View Post


As of today, it's showing for $2,099.00.

$1539 shipped to Iowa. OR $2829 shipped for the 92" from Vann's.
Reply
Reply
post #2697 of 3829
5/26/12 at 4:10pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by lujan View Post

As of today, it's showing for $2,099.00.

dont know what youre looking at...i posted the link to the ad. if you cant see it, i dont know what to tell you.
Reply
Reply
post #2698 of 3829
5/27/12 at 7:53am
Quote:
Originally Posted by jinrummy View Post

dont know what youre looking at...i posted the link to the ad. if you cant see it, i dont know what to tell you.

I tried again this morning but they wouldn't show the price until I entered a new account plus a credit card number, which I refuse to do. That's bulls**t that you have to do all that before you can even see the price.
Reply
Reply
post #2699 of 3829
5/27/12 at 8:40am
Quote:
Originally Posted by lujan View Post

I tried again this morning but they wouldn't show the price until I entered a new account plus a credit card number, which I refuse to do. That's bulls**t that you have to do all that before you can even see the price.

seems the going trend today is having to add to carts and enter CC...
its totally BS

That is not going to last long by the end of summer early fall it will be back to the way it was before for all resellers
Reply
Reply
post #2700 of 3829
5/27/12 at 8:47am
Somebody give me a good reason not to pull the trigger on the 92" from Vann's for under $2900. Light controlled basement, no Windows, up to 18 feet of viewing distance, three kids who want 3D. Help me.
Reply
Reply
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Rear Projection Units

Gear mentioned in this thread:

AVS › AVS Forum › Display Devices › Rear Projection Units › 2011 Mitsubishi 3D DLP Owners Thread (740/840 series)