OWNERS Thread for the Panasonic PT-AE7000U 3D Projector

Was told to start an OWNERS thread, so here it is. I've only put a few hours on it so far, but I'll cut and paste my first impressions from another thread:

Have had it on for about an hour now and I'm impressed!

3D is the best I have ever seen! There is absolutely NO CROSSTALK or GHOSTING visible. Even one of the best 3D titles I own (Despicable Me) had some ghosting visible on my other Panny plasmas (especially the title), not here. Of course poorly produced 3D will still look like crap, but the good ones will REALLY look great on this projector.

In my almost completely dark "man cave", I'm using the 'cinema 1' setting, eco lamp mode, and 'light' for the 3D glasses setting. I don't think that most people will find the 'normal' or 'dark' mode to be very pleasing, at least I don't.

Set up was relatively easy, especially if you've already owned a few Panasonics like I have (the 900 and 2000). I HATE the joystick lens shift adjustment, but it should only have to be set once, and as long as you don't change the positioning of the projector, you shouldn't need to touch it again. So far, everything else that's setup related has been a joy.

Those worried about the built in 3D emitter's range will be happy to hear that (at least with my setup: approx. 17' throw to a 120" Wilsonart Designer White screen) the 3D effect is not lost even when sitting 15' back from the screen. I have the built in emitter set to 'strong' and the lens shift cover off.

Of course these are only my very first impressions, so I'll have to really give it a workout later tonight. Will check out a lot more 3D (both Blu Ray and cable) as well as 2D.

BTW, mine was delivered by FED EXP (overnight service). It came from Memphis, TN.

No regrets yet!

Now have 8 hours on the lamp (2 from the first time yesterday afternoon, and 6 straight hours last night.) Blacks seem to be getting better as the hours pass. I wonder if there's a certain amount of time that must pass before the lamp settles down and the blacks start to improve. Has anyone else noticed this?

Colors really pop! Watched "CAMERAMAN" Jack Cardiff (Criterion Blu Ray) with no adjustments at all, just 'cinema 1' setting right out of the box. There are some sumptuous Technicolor sequences included in this fascinating and informative documentary. I'll have to put on "THE RED SHOES" Criterion Blu Ray tomorrow night and dazzle myself!

Watched some HD cable content which included some SBS 3D which looked O.K. But Blu Ray is where this projector really shines. I perused over some of my favorite chapters from my Japanese pressing of "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" (2004) which has Dolby True HD and is an overall incredible transfer. Simply sublime!

Had to put on a few "AVATAR" chapters for a quick 3D "fix". I still can't get over how great 3D looks on this baby!

Getting late. Hope to read others opinions later today.

I've successfully used a desktop PC's USB ports for charging glasses, as well as the Panny plasma TV's USB ports. No fires or explosions so far.

Also, I have 2 pair of the gen. 2 Panny glasses, and 2 pairs of the gen. 3's. I did not notice ANY difference at all in 3D picture quality between the 2 on the PT-AE7000. But the gen. 3's ARE lighter, and feel better on my face.