New Optoma HD33 HD3300 1080p 3D Projector Review - Page 42

I had an interesting problem today when trying the Optoma RF glasses with the HD3300. I ordered 2 pair. There were several things I needed to ensure were working to make sure I could see my first 3D movie (that the AVR was 3D, that the BluRay player was playing in 3D, that all the cables (well, at least the long ones) were high speed, that the emitter was plugged in and working, that the glasses were charged... whew!)

I was pretty sure everything was right, but I could not see 3D: it looked about the same with the glasses on, as with the glasses off: sort of a double image.

Since I had two glasses, I figured I'd just try the second pair. And beautiful 3D emerged. I went back and forth with the glasses, powering them on and off, watching them sync, etc. With the same result. I have sent the 'bad' pair back for an RMA.

So I suppose if anyone out there is having irreconcilable differences with their RF glasses, after trying everything else, try a second pair.

A question about ceiling mounting the HD33/HD3300. If the top of my screen is currently 17.5" from the ceiling and I have to use a drop pole to drop the ceiling mount, making the lens about a 12" drop (because of HVAC sofit), am I in trouble? Or will the screen at its current location be ok?

The offset is 7.8% of the diagonal size, so 100" screen requires the projector's lens to be 7.8" above the top of the screen.

You didn't say the size of the screen, but if we're talking 2-4 inches off, it won't make much difference, just tilt it a tiny bit, use 1-2 notches of keystone (or don't use them and leave the screen barely off, you might not even see it with the black border of the screen absorbing the trapezoidal edges and might not even need keystone).

Wanted to add some further observations to my review, watching it a second day I am seeing some artifacting when turning on the frame interpolation, still like using it but I definitely noticed it today.
Gotta love the 3D mooing cow, it sounds exactly like those old toys that you turned upside down on a table and they moo'd when air was passed inside.
I have not had an issue with the projector not remembering my settings yet.

I absolutely love my 3 year old Onkyo tx-sr876, which I paid a small fortune for. If I had to replace mine today, I would be getting the Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. This is very close to my 3 year old one (price diff. of over 800 bucks cheaper), and I can tell you it has amazing sound and features.

Coderguy, sorry about the omission. My screen is 107" diagonal. I don't really want to use any keystoning as I don't want to degrade the picture quality at all. Do you think it will work based upon my screen size?

8.5" offset - 5.5" lens above screen = 3" difference, it shouldn't be a big issue without keystone, but just in case your real picky, maybe buy from a place that allows returns...

coderguy, I'm a little confused. I see where you are getting the 8.5" offset (from the calculator) but what is the 5.5" lens above screen mean and the 3" difference coming from? Thanks.

If you are dropping the projector's lens 12" from the ceiling, and the top of your screen is 17.5" from the ceiling, that means the projector's lens is 5.5" above the top of the screen, no?

Now I see, I thought maybe you were getting those numbers from the calculator. I just re-measured and I was off a tad. The top of the viewable area on my screen is 19" from the ceiling (the 17.5" was the literal top of the screen but it is a small black border.)

That leaves you about 1.5", definitely not an issue at all.
You will tilt such a tiny amount you won't even be able to see it, that is basically a perfect mounting job (close enough).

What's up guys . I have had an optoma hd 80 for a while now and unfortunately it has a major issue tha would require me to send it in to get it fixed so instead of doing that o am considering getting into this whole 3d thing. A couple of questions please.

First of what's the general opinion on the hd33 and have they been dependable ?

Second I read they are going for 1500 or what ?

Also would I be able to just take down my hd80 put the 33 in there and I am good to go?

And would I need to get a new processor or is my integra 9.8 good enough? Source would be ps3?

Any help is appreciated

Yes, I am aware of this definition. Hence my original post about it happening in 3D which is the only reason I might get a second projector.

One tiny question. Which 3D glasses will fit more comfortably for someone that wears prescription glasses? Optoma RF or Optoma DLP Link?

I have RF for the family and from my three year old to my grandfather and his fairly large prescription glasses they all seem to enjoy fit.

Thanks .

What about my hdmi cable Iam using an hdmi 1.3

Entered Optoma HD33 in my Harmony 900 remote setup and it worked like a charm...

Sorry, I just saw "Ghosting on a DLP" and wanted to clarify.

Wow, several people with this issue? Man, I hope it's a simple firmware fix. I haven't read all the posts, does anyone know if the HD33 or HD3300 allow in-home firmware updates? I know some Optoma projectors do, but most they require you to send to Optoma.

For a tad bit more you can jump into the 3300. Feel free to contact us for pricing.

Benito

The offset seems to be slightly different from what the projectorcentral site says. I get an offset of 11.5" instead of 9.7". Infact a little more - as I had to tilt the projector a bit. The lense is 20.5" from the floor, the screen is 32" from the floor.

I upgraded from an HD80 to the HD3300.

I can't say much about dependability as the product is very new.

I definitely think it's worth calling AVS concerning the HD3300.

You will not be able to take down the HD80 and put up the HD33/HD3300. I ended up with the HD3300 about 5 feet closer to my screen than the HD80 was.

I don't know much about the Integra 9.8, but you could always run hdmi 1.4 from the PS3 directly to the projector and run a digital optical wire from your PS3 to your receiver.

my supplier keeps pushing back the availability date for the HD33 in canada. I was wondering, has anyone ordered from AVS who lives in canada? I was wondering what kind of duty and tarrifs you might have been charged from customs etc... I am very tempted to get the HD3300 from AVS, but I'm worried that it will be delayed at the border, or that the additional costs might push this past my budget... I know avs does not have control over those charges so I certainly do not fault them, in fact I would rather deal with them, just wondering what experiences any canadians may have had with any big ticket items

signed aching for 3d.... (ok a bit strong, but I have Avatar 3d and nothing to show it on....)

I have a mounting question. My screen is 15.5 inches below my 8 ft ceiling. For my 92" screen the center of the lens needs to be 7.2" above that. So, I should have 8.3 inches from the center of the lens to the ceiling. What I don't know is the distance from the center of the lens to the bottom of the projector and the also the height or thickness of a projector mount. Benito indicated that AVS had a mount that fits the HD3300 but it would help to have a model number so I can look at the drawing and figure out the mounting ahead of time. Wife is not into a Kludgey mount.

just ordered the 3300 from AVS - people are right, there is no reason not to get the 3300 from them at the price they are offering. I added two pairs of RF glasses, waiting to hear back about adding the mount to the order before it ships.

My 3300 shipped from AVS yesterday and according to UPS will be delivered tomorrow. I am taking Friday as a vacation day to set it all up. I'll report back asap...

Ditto getting mine from AVS tomorrow as well. I will be fiddling with mine tomorrow night...tonight I won't sleep much..

Ordered mine from AVS as well yesterday, and it should be here tomorrow. Looks like I'll have to wait to set this up until Sunday though... It will be an early morning to get it ready for the first round of NFL games!