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post #4021 of 5228
3/30/12 at 8:19am
Just a heads up for those using a pc with an ATI card. I got the Tridef 3D software to work with the Optoma. You have to set the display to "standard display types" and "side by side (parallel)". Works great for games.
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post #4022 of 5228
3/30/12 at 10:07am
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What settings are you using? for 2D gaming? the ones in first post?

When viewing anything 3D I use the factory settings. 2D I'll use the User settings in the first post.
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post #4023 of 5228
3/30/12 at 10:23am
Blastermaster - what was the overall turnaround time with Optoma when you sent yours in?
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post #4024 of 5228
3/30/12 at 1:27pm
I think it was 8 business days.
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post #4025 of 5228
3/30/12 at 1:32pm
that's not bad. i will be taking the C04 firmware plunge soon, after one last attempt to get a firmware disc from them that actually works.
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post #4026 of 5228
3/30/12 at 3:16pm
Trine 2 is on sale this weekend on steam.

This is the most amazing 3D game made up till now. Optoma HD33 owners will not regret spending $6.49 on it!
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post #4027 of 5228
3/31/12 at 9:58am
I've decided to order the HD33 on Monday. My restrictions are that the unit MUST be table-mounted, due to a few major setup factors. I'm going for a 120" image, and I'm aware of the 9.4" offset raise to screen bottom, which will not be a problem for my setup.

I have a "cave" type room with no ambient light, and the Projection Calculator estimates will be followed to the exact suggested numbers. I'll be seated about 13' from the screen. My question is would there be any difference in picture quality/aspect as opposed to a ceiling mount?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Rich
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post #4028 of 5228
3/31/12 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by richieprimo View Post

I've decided to order the HD33 on Monday. My restrictions are that the unit MUST be table-mounted, due to a few major setup factors. I'm going for a 120" image, and I'm aware of the 9.4" offset raise to screen bottom, which will not be a problem for my setup.

I have a "cave" type room with no ambient light, and the Projection Calculator estimates will be followed to the exact suggested numbers. I'll be seated about 13' from the screen. My question is would there be any difference in picture quality/aspect as opposed to a ceiling mount?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Rich

There is absolutely no difference in table vs ceiling at all. If you haven't seen this machine put out 3D you are in for a treat!
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post #4029 of 5228
3/31/12 at 1:03pm
Well, Even even with there being no difference in image quality, there is at least a couple of other important differences between a table mount and ceiling mount.

1. If you're a gamer, and you play any games that require standing, a table mount is a gross inconvenience.

2. A ceiling mount can allow for a close as possible throw distance allowance, and the projector is always up out of harm's way.
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post #4030 of 5228
3/31/12 at 2:22pm
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Well, Even even with there being no difference in image quality, there is at least a couple of other important differences between a table mount and ceiling mount.

1. If you're a gamer, and you play any games that require standing, a table mount is a gross inconvenience.

2. A ceiling mount can allow for a close as possible throw distance allowance, and the projector is always up out of harm's way.


Thank you both for the response.

I'm not into gaming at all - so no issue there - and the throw distance is not a problem. The calculator guidelines for this unit recommend a 14'-3" distance, and it'll be right at that distance, give or take a few inches.

The projector should be safe, as it will be on a shelf in a table with open sides. It'll sit a foot or so back from two front chairs, so the heat won't be a problem. I plan to buy a cover (if one's not included), and I'm the only one in the family who'll be controlling it.

Techno - I am really looking forward to the 3D on this unit. I've heard so many great things about it. I've had Thor and a few other films in 3D since Christmas, but instead of watching them on my 55" Samsung, I decided to wait for the projector.

BTW - If either of you (or anyone else) has the HD33, any suggestions for the best screen - type and gain? FWIW... the room is totally dark when needed.

Thanks again for the help.

Rich
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post #4031 of 5228
3/31/12 at 2:22pm
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Rich are you're going with a fixed or drop down screen that's tensioned or non tensioned?

For other owners, here's a picture I took last night. This is with my tuning numbers under user in my first post. See that smooth clean image thing I keep talking about. And very sharp to boot, I'm not saying film like which gets said all the time defending a not so sharp image.

http://www.videodementia.com/sales/hd330010c.jpg
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post #4032 of 5228
3/31/12 at 5:53pm
That pic is outright incredible, Tom. I heard the image is great out-of-the-box, but I'll be sure to try your recommended settings. Your help has been invaluable for a 1st time projection buyer like myself.

I'm pretty flexible about price of the screen, as it likely will outlive my 1st and maybe 2nd projectors. I would prefer a drop-down screen, and I assume tensioned is a better bet. My concern is what the best gain # for my controlled light environment would be. The area is almost totally dark at mid-afternoon on a bright, sunny day.

I don't want to pay the price of the projector for my screen, nor do I want a cheap, no-name model, but learning the best type for my particular setup will help my decision.

Thanks again... I'm itching to watch some 120" movies at home.
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post #4033 of 5228
4/1/12 at 12:59am
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When I call in I'll ask for it, but you'll have to already have Co2 on the machine.

Thanks. I'm on co3.
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post #4034 of 5228
4/1/12 at 1:11pm
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Rich I see a 120' Elite Electric for $369 overstock. You might search further and find a better price. Any tensioned screen will be more than double this price. What's good about this one is it's a Mat White surface so you won't need it tensioned. Once video is on it all you'll see is a flat surface. In your room 1.0 great will be great you'll get the best blacks while keeping the whites nice and white.

And if it isn't too much more for the HD3300 from AVS I'd snag it. You get an extra year warranty and a year on the lamp. Plus the nicer looking case and again all hand picked parts.

Just did a little more research, a dalite cosmopoliton like I have in 119" diag HDTV Mat white is $750 or $900 in high power material like I have while the cosmo tensioned is $1700 see what I mean. High power would be extremely bright since you're table mounting. Great brightness for 3D but not so great for 2D, unless this new Dalite High Contrast High Power is different. It does look interesting.
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post #4035 of 5228
4/1/12 at 3:56pm
Just finished watching Bolt 3D yesterday with my kids. It is absolutely fantastic on this projector! It's also a really good movie imho. 3D and DLP is just a match made in heaven. Love it!
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post #4036 of 5228
4/1/12 at 10:33pm
i am wondering does anyone has 2d setting you can share for it.

my screen is 100inches 1.3 gain.

also where do buy ND filter for it and what kind do i have to buy it?
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post #4037 of 5228
4/2/12 at 11:22am
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These's 2D settings in the first post. Amazon has ND2 filters. Do you have the projector yet, what do you think about it?
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post #4038 of 5228
4/2/12 at 11:43am
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Originally Posted by blastermaster View Post

On another note, I decided to try pc gaming on this pj. If anyone has input on how to get 3D gaming working, I'd appreciate the help. I'm using an ATI 6950 and have the Tridef 3D software trial. I can't seem to get it working at the moment. Am I correct that I have to game with either 720p/60 or 1080p/24? The game is World of Warcraft and I have it set to direct x 9 (why I decided to start this game up with my limited time is beyond me, but meh). Thanks in advance.

You are correct, the HDMI 1.4 interface is limited to 720p/60 or 1080p/24, it sucks, but there's no better option at the moment
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post #4039 of 5228
4/2/12 at 11:43am
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I'll ask Wing about the no letterbox for SBS, he'll know. I thought C04 worked on video anomalies not aspects.

Cool, thanks Guitarman. As far as video anomalies, I didn't notice any on C02 FWIW."

Blastermaster Wing says it's a limitation of the projector. With a anamorphic lens the letterbox stretch only works for 1080p/24fps. C04 fixed video artifacts / ghosting some types of lens could add, it also added 4.3 support without taking the lens off.

I know Comcast has a HD box that does 1080p/24fps. Wing said the projector doesn't know whether it's blu ray or a TV box just when it see's 1080p/24fps it will allow letterbox stretch. Or maybe some AV receivers will do 1080p/24fps.

Plus I heard the Xbox 360 elite has 1080p/24fps, that's not confirmed you'll hv to research it.
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post #4040 of 5228
4/2/12 at 12:33pm
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These's 2D settings in the first post. Amazon has ND2 filters. Do you have the projector yet, what do you think about it?

i just got my pj and setup yesterday. i got a 100inches 1.3 gain screen to make it 92 inches screen.

what size do i buy for hd33. my firmware is co3.

i want to know how bright is too bright for 2d and 3d movies?
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post #4041 of 5228
4/2/12 at 1:08pm
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Blastermaster Wing says it's a limitation of the projector. With a anamorphic lens the letterbox stretch only works for 1080p/24fps. C04 fixed video artifacts / ghosting some types of lens could add, it also added 4.3 support without taking the lens off.

I know Comcast has a HD box that does 1080p/24fps. Wing said the projector doesn't know whether it's blu ray or a TV box just when it see's 1080p/24fps it will allow letterbox stretch. Or maybe some AV receivers will do 1080p/24fps.

Plus I heard the Xbox 360 elite has 1080p/24fps, that's not confirmed you'll hv to research it.

Not a big deal, really. I have been zooming my SBS content and it's still quite big. Blu Ray 2.35 3D content is pretty insanely awesome, though.
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post #4042 of 5228
4/2/12 at 1:56pm
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Originally Posted by audionewer View Post

i just got my pj and setup yesterday. i got a 100inches 1.3 gain screen to make it 92 inches screen.

what size do i buy for hd33. my firmware is co3.

i want to know how bright is too bright for 2d and 3d movies?

ND 2 would be enough it will cut light down by half. My mechanics ruler says the outside of the lens rim is 77mm. Inside of the lens 68mm.
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post #4043 of 5228
4/2/12 at 6:37pm
Best Mode (Lamp Low) = 43.2 fL (32 fL @ 500 hrs)
Best Mode (LAMP HIGH )= 53.4 fL (40 fL @ 500 hrs)

if i watching 2d channel or movies, which one am i using?
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post #4044 of 5228
4/2/12 at 10:12pm
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Low lamp mode. I'm still using low lamp after 600 hours the projector is still bright. Bright is a good thing at 600hrs. We watch allot of HDTV and it looks great on this projector. Contrast is high blacks are still good. I fired up a sharp Z2000 today and the Optoma has better contrast and black than the sharp in high contrast mode. Good projector this Optoma.

But still the best thing is how video clean everything is.
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post #4045 of 5228
4/4/12 at 6:09pm
what is the default setting for the emitter/ glasses?
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post #4046 of 5228
4/4/12 at 7:18pm
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what is the default setting for the emitter/ glasses?

Rf
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post #4047 of 5228
4/4/12 at 8:06pm
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Rf

when i try to reset default then i play 3d movies. the movies is shity ( sorry bad language). there is not 3d available. can i fix it?

please help me.
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post #4048 of 5228
4/4/12 at 8:41pm
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Originally Posted by audionewer View Post

when i try to reset default then i play 3d movies. the movies is shity ( sorry bad language). there is not 3d available. can i fix it?

please help me.

I'm sorry I don't understand your question
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post #4049 of 5228
4/4/12 at 9:04pm
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Originally Posted by g_bartman View Post

I'm sorry I don't understand your question

how do i calibrate to the max performatce on the 3d glasses?
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post #4050 of 5228
4/5/12 at 5:57am
Is there a way to return the optoma rf emitter software to a factory firmware version? I used the monstervision utility to flash it to v1.05.004 and it went all ok, but I cannot get 3D image to show up in glasses... all lights are green on the emitter but no 3D image... when I use VIP 3d utility to flash it to v1.05.010 its all OK, but I would want to return to the Optoma version of FW. Or maybe there is a way to get 3D on v1.05.004 with monstervision utility.
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