Panasonic PTAE7000/ AT5000 - Page 35

AVS guys,
To spin off of Natedogg's post... Does my position in the Pre-Interest list for this projector actually have any bearing on how soon I might receive this if I did order?

Thanks.

Whew! Good looking pricing.

Yeah but they are overpriced there.

I was told today that mine will be "dropped shipped" to me next week, so I will get it faster than if it was shipped first to the retailers place, and then back to me in So Cal (retailer is in Tampla,FL, so you can guess who that is...). I think I was like number 13 on the preorder list...kf

What does the "U" at the end of TY-EW3D3MU stand for? This is first I've heard of it. Thanks!

Where have you seen them for less? They are usually 50% higher. Is there a discussion anywhere comparing the XpanD X103 to the new Panny glasses?

The JVC RS45 refresh rate is 120Hz.

Does the Panny 7000 accept a 120hz input at all? Not sure if this was stated or not. That would be cool to send a 120hz 2d output from a htpc.

Thanks.

One more worry then: decide to use a lens yes or no before installing a flat or curved screen...

I have both new Panasonic glasses as well as the XpanD 103s and really don't have a preference... The only problem I had with the Xpand is I accidently put the glasses back into the setting mode when I was trying to turn them on or off, so the 3D didn't work anymore as they weren't set for "panasonic" brand. So I figured the battery was bad, I put in a new battery, but it didn't work either, nor did any of the batteries I tried. Of course, once I realized the glasses were no longer programed for Panny, and reset them, all was well. The Panasonic glasses are rechargeable while the Xpand 103's take replaceable batteries. Both work well for me, but ymmv...kf

Good to know, thanks! I assume you have a Panny 3D TV that has a charging port for their glasses, but I wonder what others here are going to use to charge Panny glasses since the AE7000 doesn't have this.
They recommend the Sanyo mobile Booster, but that's an expensive way to go on top of the expensive glasses. Can any USB outlet charge those Panny glasses?

Currently in stock, nowhere. But places like ABT have a typical price around $65.
Same for Panny EPP if you have access/capability.

I have a 3D Panasonic plasma, which is one reason why the 7000 is basically a no brainer ,for me, as I won't have to buy more glasses, the ones I already have will work (so they say..so they say..). My current FP is a Panny 3000, I didn't think the 4000 would be enough of an upgrade to justify replacing the 3000. But as I've had the 3000 for going on 3 years (a record for me) and the 7000 is a big jump in pq (again, so I've heard...), well, between the 3D ability with basically no ghosting/ crosstalk, and even better skin tones, colors, brightness, sealed light path (did I hear that right?)..well.. I'm looking forward to satisfying my upgradetitus.

AFAIK, any powered USB port will work to recharge the glasses.. I have a powered hub to charge several at once. I'm wondering if I should wait for the projector before seeing THOR as I have it in Blu-ray 3D...But with the new chassis, I'll have to change mounts as mine only fits the older brick shaped Panny Projectors, it's not universal... (and now I'm wondering if that long HDMI run from my receiver (Onkyo 3008) can handle a 480hz 3D signal, or if I'll need to get higher speed HDMI cable...hummmm)...kf

Yeah, looks like B&H does have them in stock, and they are overpriced! I think they're even more than MSRP. Sheesh!

Good to know on the USB. I assume you have the Panny 2nd gen glasses. I read the 3rd gen are a bit better than the xpands and it appears they are almost as cheap. But now I'm worried if the 7000 IR emitter can bounce off the screen for a 30ft min round trip to the glasses. Probably any glance down or sideways will loose sync. Maybe the Monster Max3D's are a better choice for a home theater. Otherwise, I'll need an IR booster. I'm really surprised any Universal glasses handle the 480Hz speed.

kmfellows -- The 480Hz processing takes place inside the AE7000, it's not part of the BD 3D signal. If your present cable works for 3D blue-ray discs, it will work with the AE7000.

That had me wondering as soon as I saw the official "33'" range for the separate emitter. Does it mean that the PJ can be 33' from the screen and any seating withing that throw will get a good signal? Or, does it mean that my 19' PJ throw plus my 13' seating distance will put me right at the edge...

I'm new to 3d and glasses. I've had an AE4000 for 2 years and want to upgrade to 3D. I'm a bit confused with all the model numbers available. Where can I purchase the 3rd generation of 3d glasses? PP has these ones...are there better ones for the PTAE7000. I would rather buy the best glasses the first time around for the AE7000

http://www.projectorpeople.com/acces...p?itemid=26760

Those are generation 2. In the model numbers, the number after '3D' signifies the generation (EW3D2M) and the letter after that signifies the size (EW3D2M) - S, M, or L.

The instructions that come with the new generation 3 glasses warn against using anything other than a Panasonic TV to charge the glasses, citing battery leakage and rupture as possible consequences.

Of course, they are also chock full of other legal disclaimers such as: "Accidentally inserting the tip of the frame into the eye may cause injury" and "Be careful not to trap a finger in the hinge section of the 3D Eyewear."

That being said, I charged mine via a computer USB port and lived to tell the tale.

Hey guys, does anyone know if the AE7000 works with both PAL and NTSC signals from HD satellite boxes? I apologize if this is a stupid question, I'm planning on building my first home theater and you could say I'm completely clueless on all matters A/V. In the specs page for the projector I saw both PAL and NTSC mentioned but I'm not sure if that's what I'm looking for. I'm planning on ordering the projector from the states and then ship it with me as I live overseas where the signal for all HD satellite boxes is a PAL signal and the Voltage from the power supply is 240V/50Hz. Would this projector work with the power supply and the signal over here? Any help from the experts over here would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the info. Do you have a good place to buy the generation 3 glasses? I was looking at the following glasses. Which ones would you suggest:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TY-E...6612166&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TY-E...6612166&sr=1-1

What is the difference between : TY-EW3D3MU and TY-EW3D3M. What does the U stand for?

Thanks

The glasses in those two links are the same model (gen 3) and size (M). One is a two-pack, but the single seems to be the better deal. At least right now -- prices have been fluctuating widely the past few days (probably due to vendors cashing in on news of the imminent release of the 7000).

I don't know what the U stands for.

As far as I know, all of the Panasonic glasses are interchangable with their products. You can use the Panny tv glasses for the 7000

External IR emitter can be located anywhere within the range of the cable.
Ideally it would be nice to mount the emitter on top of or bottom of the screen but if the distance between the screen and the audience is greater than the range of the IR signal of the external emitter than the emitter canbe placed even closer to the audience.
Once the external emitter is put in place, the glasses will be in sync with the external emitter.

The official 33' range means the cable that comes with the external emitter is 33 ft. It can be placed near the audience-

Do you have a source for that information?

I don't know about emitter range but the emitter that came with my review AT5000 equipped with 10m cable which is 33ft. However, I don't think "emitter cable length" is the same as "emitter range" though

The 'U' just means it is a US model. They also have an 'E' for Europe and 'W' for rest of world including Japan.