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post #3031 of 4380
9/3/12 at 12:40am
My new one is an ES1. Sony has not publicized anything about revisions and generally running minor changes are not announced in the projector industry.


The one I had on loan from Sony would have been a keeper for me if it wasn't a loaner I did work on. But Sony engineering wanted to examine it. So they sent me a new one which I paid for. The previous banding while not that severe is ameliorated on the new one.

Joerod. If your unit is older than 90 days, it is not eligible for exchange but only repair under warranty. Rest assured that if there is new software or minor changes, I suspect Sony will do it as part of the repair process.

I am a qualified engineer and I would not attempt an optical repair or cleaning. That's for the experts in Laredo. You have other projectors you can use while its gone I suspect. If you need it over the next two weeks, send it in after that.You will survive. I promise. smile.gif
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post #3032 of 4380
9/3/12 at 2:25am
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So if one sees no banding--which is pretty much the case with my 1000--one should just leave if 'off', I presume.



I would smile.gif

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post #3033 of 4380
9/3/12 at 2:47am
Thank guys. You are definitely right. I won't tinker with it. I will wait until the following week (after week 1) and just send it in. Maybe by then the dust blob will have fallen off. If not at least it should have updated software. To bad they don't allow us to update them in the field. Anyway, enough surgery. smile.gif
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post #3034 of 4380
9/3/12 at 3:30am
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My new one is an ES1. Sony has not publicized anything about revisions and generally running minor changes are not announced in the projector industry.
The one I had on loan from Sony would have been a keeper for me if it wasn't a loaner I did work on. But Sony engineering wanted to examine it. So they sent me a new one which I paid for. The previous banding while not that severe is ameliorated on the new one.
Joerod. If your unit is older than 90 days, it is not eligible for exchange but only repair under warranty. Rest assured that if there is new software or minor changes, I suspect Sony will do it as part of the repair process.
I am a qualified engineer and I would not attempt an optical repair or cleaning. That's for the experts in Laredo. You have other projectors you can use while its gone I suspect. If you need it over the next two weekks, send it in after that.You will survive. I promise. smile.gif

Mark, has anyone from Sony said anything about dust issues with a few of these projectors? Have you had any dust problems with the loaner you were using?

I'm coming from a history of nothing but Epsons, and hearing the word "dust" in the same sentence as "projector" is enough to give me nightmares! I must have gone through at least 10 of those things-- they literally could not send me a unit without significant dust issues. So, as you can imagine, I'm a little gun-shy!
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post #3035 of 4380
9/3/12 at 6:17am
No. I need to determine the software version in my new unit. I do not know for a fact that the software has been updated from some given point in time. One needs to determine what version they have and I need to see if my version is different. For all I know its the same. I will look later.
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post #3036 of 4380
9/3/12 at 10:16am
OK. I have looked at the various software versions or whatever as listed on the info screen when in the service menu. You need to enter the service menu with the machine on but the menu closed. How to get in is all over the net. Enter, Enter, Left Arrow, Enter and say yes when it asks you if you want to enter the service menu. Same to exit from it. Once you enter, hit menu and things look almost the same but there is a new bar called device on the bottom. But you don't have to go there.Jjust go down to the info screen and low and behold it is different than the non service info screen. Close the menu and exit the service menu when done. Enter, Enter, Left Arrow, Enter, Yes I want to exit and go back to the regular menu. OK

SC ROM 1 version 1.05
SC Rom 2 version 1.02

NVM 01/1.04

sub Rom 1.00

IP Rom 1.02

DE Rom 1.02.
Edited by AV Science Sales 4 - 9/3/12 at 4:27pm
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post #3037 of 4380
9/3/12 at 11:21am
Thanks Mark. There are definitely some differences in my version than your new one. Maybe there is an upside to sending it in. smile.gif
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post #3038 of 4380
9/3/12 at 12:04pm
Joerod. Please post your serial number and what's in yours. Mine serial number ends in 0475.
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post #3039 of 4380
9/3/12 at 12:44pm
Serial Number ends in 0119

SC ROM Version SC1 1.01 SC2 1.01
NVM Version 01/ 01.01
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.01
DE ROM Version 1.02
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post #3040 of 4380
9/3/12 at 1:43pm
Thanks.

Millerwill. How about your ROMs?
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post #3041 of 4380
9/3/12 at 3:33pm
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Thank guys. You are definitely right. I won't tinker with it. I will wait until the following week (after week 1) and just send it in. Maybe by then the dust blob will have fallen off. If not at least it should have updated software. To bad they don't allow us to update them in the field. Anyway, enough surgery. smile.gif

I would check your receipt and make sure that you are past the 90 day period. If you are not, then Sony will send you a replacement and you are not without a projector. if over the 90 days, then send in at your leisure.
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post #3042 of 4380
9/3/12 at 3:51pm
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Thanks.
Millerwill. How about your ROMs?


Serial # is 1100059, No.12.     Where does one find the ROM's?

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post #3043 of 4380
9/3/12 at 4:25pm
See my post 3036.The ROM versions are listed in the service menu info screen.
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post #3044 of 4380
9/4/12 at 7:44am
One thing they have fixed in newer revisions is IP control. I decided it was not worth sending in or getting a 2nd replacement over that and am controlling through Control4 with RS232, seems to work perfectly.
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post #3045 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:47am
Watched The Avengers 3D last night! eek.gif

It had terrific 3D the entire way. The 2D version also looks stellar. The soundtrack is first rate. Especially when Ironman is flying. Same for the 3D! This movie is taking over my number one demo spot. Sorry Avatar 3D... If you own the 1000ES (or any display for that matter) then this is "THE" reference title which is a must have. smile.gif
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post #3046 of 4380
9/5/12 at 3:02am
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Watched The Avengers 3D last night! eek.gif
It had terrific 3D the entire way. The 2D version also looks stellar. The soundtrack is first rate. Especially when Ironman is flying. Same for the 3D! This movie is taking over my number one demo spot. Sorry Avatar 3D... If you own the 1000ES (or any display for that matter) then this is "THE" reference title which is a must have. smile.gif

That movie was the best 3D movie I seen. I watched the last fighting screen 3 times already, its destruction and mayhem for an entire hour straight. Finally got a Darbee Vision and it made the movie look even better. I bet it looked amazing in 2D on your Sony
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post #3047 of 4380
9/5/12 at 1:54pm
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Serial Number ends in 0119
SC ROM Version SC1 1.01 SC2 1.01
NVM Version 01/ 01.01
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.01
DE ROM Version 1.02

Replacement New 1000ES Numbers: serial last four digits: 0396

SC Rom Version SC1 1.05 SC2 1.02
NVM Version 01/1.04
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.02
DE ROM Version 1.02

And an awesome KUDOS to Sony Customer Service! There is no one like them in the business. Talked to them yesterday morning and came home today and e A Stock Rapid Exchange unit was on the front porch waiting.... smile.gif
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post #3048 of 4380
9/5/12 at 1:59pm
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Replacement New 1000ES Numbers: serial last four digits: 0396
SC Rom Version SC1 1.05 SC2 1.02
NVM Version 01/1.04
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.02
DE ROM Version 1.02
And an awesome KUDOS to Sony Customer Service! There is no one like them in the business. Talked to them yesterday morning and came home today and e A Stock Rapid Exchange unit was on the front porch waiting.... smile.gif

Awesome news! Let us know how the new unit is.
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post #3049 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:15pm
What screen would work best with the VPL-1000 in a non light controlled room?
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post #3050 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:47pm
Can't wait for the first NFL game on the 1000 tonight!!!!
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post #3051 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:50pm
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Replacement New 1000ES Numbers: serial last four digits: 0396
SC Rom Version SC1 1.05 SC2 1.02
NVM Version 01/1.04
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.02
DE ROM Version 1.02
And an awesome KUDOS to Sony Customer Service! There is no one like them in the business. Talked to them yesterday morning and came home today and e A Stock Rapid Exchange unit was on the front porch waiting.... smile.gif

How long had you had the previous projector?
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post #3052 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:55pm
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What screen would work best with the VPL-1000 in a non light controlled room?

Wow, What size screen, AT or non AT, throw, how bright of an image do you want? There are way too many unkowns with that question. I had my "knowns" set but still took Mike (AVS rep) quite some time before I found the perfect match for my needs. There are quite a few great screens from many companies that serve different needs.
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post #3053 of 4380
9/5/12 at 2:57pm
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Wow, What size screen, AT or non AT, throw, how bright of an image do you want? There are way too many unkowns with that question. I had my "knowns" set but still took Mike (AVS rep) quite some time before I found the perfect match for my needs. There are quite a few great screens from many companies that serve different needs.

Also, specifics about the room help narrow down a screen... How much light are we talking about?
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9/5/12 at 3:00pm
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Watched The Avengers 3D last night! eek.gif
It had terrific 3D the entire way. The 2D version also looks stellar. The soundtrack is first rate. Especially when Ironman is flying. Same for the 3D! This movie is taking over my number one demo spot. Sorry Avatar 3D... If you own the 1000ES (or any display for that matter) then this is "THE" reference title which is a must have. smile.gif

And this is not filmed in 3D, but post production converted. I decided not to buy this in 3D because of all the bad convertions out there, maby I have to buy this in 3D also...smile.gif
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post #3055 of 4380
9/5/12 at 3:40pm
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And this is not filmed in 3D, but post production converted. I decided not to buy this in 3D because of all the bad convertions out there, maby I have to buy this in 3D also...smile.gif

Get the 3D version. Would be a huge mistake not to with the 1000! eek.gif
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post #3056 of 4380
9/5/12 at 3:41pm
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Can't wait for the first NFL game on the 1000 tonight!!!!

Go Cowboys!!!
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post #3057 of 4380
9/5/12 at 5:44pm
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Be very very carely playing with the RC sliders (available when RC is on. If you put up a single pixel on off grid pattern(either a horizontal one or a vertical one) you will quickly the effects of these sliders. I would recommend leaiving the RC resoltion set to minimum and the noise filtering set to 30. One click of the noise control changes everything as well as adjusting the resolution level
I will post the name for the black frame insertion control later. It is under the motion settings. I leave the motion stuff off.;

There are so many variables with Darbee and VPL-VW1000ES controls. We need a recommended settings sticky or thread. Mark, I had mine set the way that I thought you had yours with RC 7 and filter 40. I adjusted back to min and 30. Picture is even better, it really looks great now.
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post #3058 of 4380
9/5/12 at 7:14pm
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Also, specifics about the room help narrow down a screen... How much light are we talking about?
The screen is 120" diag and about 26' from the front of the projector. The screen should not be an AT screen. The ceiling is approx 9' and one wall perpendicular to the screen has small windows near the ceiling (hence the light control issue). There are shades on the windows but they can be a pain to close. The room is a multipurpose media room with neutral color paint, a white ceiling, and wood floors.
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post #3059 of 4380
9/5/12 at 7:33pm
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Replacement New 1000ES Numbers: serial last four digits: 0396
SC Rom Version SC1 1.05 SC2 1.02
NVM Version 01/1.04
Sub ROM Version 1.00
IP ROM Version 1.02
DE ROM Version 1.02
And an awesome KUDOS to Sony Customer Service! There is no one like them in the business. Talked to them yesterday morning and came home today and e A Stock Rapid Exchange unit was on the front porch waiting.... smile.gif

Hey Joerod, how was your out-of-box convergence on the new projector? I just fired up my replacement and the convergence is WAY off. I did a quick and dirty panel alignment, but when I start the projector, it takes a while to "warm up" for lack of a better term. So, when I turn it on, the convergence is off, but after a few minutes, it seems to shift itself into alignment. Really weird!

I think I'm gonna have to contact Sony again-- oh well. At least they make it painless.
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post #3060 of 4380
9/5/12 at 8:19pm
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Hey Joerod, how was your out-of-box convergence on the new projector? I just fired up my replacement and the convergence is WAY off. I did a quick and dirty panel alignment, but when I start the projector, it takes a while to "warm up" for lack of a better term. So, when I turn it on, the convergence is off, but after a few minutes, it seems to shift itself into alignment. Really weird!
I think I'm gonna have to contact Sony again-- oh well. At least they make it painless.

Doing Panel Alignment mine was the best of the three 1000s I've had. Seriously, it was spot on. I didn't spend much time doing anything else since the Cowboys and Giants were starting and I have family over. They got here early and watched The Avengers 3D. It has been a great opening night for my new 1000 (and the Cowboys). smile.gif
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