OWNERS Thread for the Panasonic PT-AE7000U 3D Projector - Page 10

Good info! Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Apparently not. I used to get under 50ms with the 4000, but the lowest I can get out of the 7000 is 80ms. Still acceptable in my book.

I agree completely. When I upgraded from the 3000 to the 4000, the changes in black level and contrast were minor, the only thing that made me keep it (versus sending it back and sticking with the 3000 a while longer) was the increased color saturation and red levels.

The 7000 keeps the color saturation (it's even a couple notches better) from the 4000 and adds a whole lot of contrast while also dropping the black floor noticeably. Whenever I get a projector that adds this much detail to PQ versus my previous one, I want to pop in everything I've watched somewhat recently and see just how much better they look versus the last time.

I see in the manual that there is still a "game" picture mode for the 7000.

please can somebody tell me how is the vpl-hw30aes compared to the pt-ae 7000

Thank you

Optical (toslink) is digital, but does not have the bandwidth to carry lossless formats like Dolby TruHD etc...You can get 2 channel pcm or the "Core" dts/dolby digital, but not the newer lossless formats using the optical out, which is essentially a legacy connection now...kf

There is, I was switching Picture modes and saw GAME listed as one. Dont know anything about it though.

"The eagle has landed"... That's what my wife said when she called... She meant, FedEx delivered the 7000. Unfortunately I don't have the new (peerless) mount ready, and of course the old one won't work as the chassis changed (which is why I would have been happy to keep the old brick look...) from the previous panasonic projectors..And its dark and raining here in SoCal, and the room is dark, and, well, it's like being a kid at Christmas, getting that toy you've been waiting for, only to find out Santa forgot the batteries and you have to wait....kf

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.projectorcentral.com/shoo...ony_hw30es.htm

Sorry if I missed this, but the 7000 won't work on a ceiling mount that held an AE3000?

^^^

Curious to here input response in Game picture mode.

Also, are these compatible glasses with the 7000?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...sr=8-3&seller=

Maybe I am over optimistic, but it is worth a try. I ordered the switch.
I do have one more card up my sleeve. I also have a Ambery AU-HDMICP which is a HDMI to 7.1 converter.
So "theoretically" if the matrix switch going directly into the Onkyo fails, I should be able to go into this device with one output and then use the Onkyo 7.1 inputs to do the deed

I wish. If you're using a universal mount, then probably, but what are the odds the mounting holes are the same now that they've completely changed the chassis? Slim to none I fear. kf

Those should work. I bought the ones listed below to get the Avatar 3D movie. I think they are the same glasses.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TY-E...f=pd_cp_e_pw_1

Have not tried any games yet. Hopefully this weekend.

Im using the same ceiling mount I used for the Panny 900. I think it is a universal mount.

Correct you must buy a universal mount like this:SLBU Universal Interface Bracket (Black) chief

No they are the older glasses with avatar you can buy the newer glass via b&H cheeper

The 2 amazon links are both for 3rd gen glasses, one is for a 2 pack, the other the starter kit with Avatar. The glasses are the same. There IS a 2nd gen starter kit with older glasses out there as well, but the starter kit linked by Randito3 has the new ones.

your right my bad but I just bought the Twin Pack of Active Shutter 3D Eyewear (TY-EW3D3MPK2) for 149.00 B&H

Your "Crappy" picture tells a thousand words! I wanted to make sure that I would not see "gray bars" above and below my 2.35:1 screen that I plan to purchase. I can see from your picture, that the bars do not show, and that my screen will be just what I want.

thanks!

My 7000 just arrived. I connected it to the direcTV box for testing. It appears to have no obvious defects.
I thought that the 7000 in auto 3D detection mode would just automatically switch to a full screen 3D when getting the direcTV 3D signal. It doesn't. I have to put it in side by side mode. In auto mode I get two 2D pictures that are side by side. Does anybody know what's up with that? I guess I'm going to have to read the manual.

I need to correct some misinformation I spread in an earlier post. I stated that the Chief Interface Bracket from the 4000 (SLB181) would not work on the 7000. I got this information directly from Chief. However, this is incorrect.

My 7000 arrived yesterday, I mounted it today, and I'm happy to report that the Chief SLB181 works perfectly with the 7000 -- all of the mounting holes line up precisely.

I apologize for the earlier misinformation. In Chief's defense, when they told me that the SLB181 wouldn't work, the 7000's CAD drawing had not yet been released, and they were going off of preliminary info from Panasonic.

Well i just bought a new universal mount and sold the slb181 for 50.00 i got the universal for 87.00 so not a big loss : )

Thank you for that! i prefer the pt-ae7000

Are you saying that the mounting holes are in the same position between the two projectors, so anyone with a mount made to fit only the 3000/4000 would also fit the 7000, or that a particular universal mount still works (after adjustment to the arms that connect to the projector) on the new model?

Its a sad day today as a great inventor will be missed.

RIP!

so i asked the question earlier in the thread about the glasses and if anyone has tested any 3rd party glasses that fit/work better. I also noticed that tons of people here have complaints about the IR interfering with there other IR devices. I have a few different way to fix this issue, first of all i noticed theirs an 3D IR emitter from sony you can buy fairly cheap, so my thoughts were plug that into the PT-AE7000's external IR port and then you would be able to use the Active glasses from Sony, it seems in researching this technology that the glasses talk to the IR emitter so essentially if you have a Sony emitter and sony glasses should be OK right? thought? so 2nd to this i have found the Monster 3D MAX glasses/ RF transmitter which claims to work with any current active shutter TV system it seems this device can be hooked up 2 ways it can grab the IR off the IR emmiter from the projector like the glasses or it also comes with a 3.5mm jack that could be hooked right into the projector i would think the 3.5 mm jack would be the way to go since there wouldn't be any extra lag,etc. If these devices work then you would be able to wear the over-sized active shutter Monster 3d glasses and i would think the 3D experience would be a lot better vs the Panasonic glasses and there small active shutter lenses, also once your glasses are RF you wouldn't have any issues with distance/ IR dropout from turning your head etc. you can take a look over here for info on the monster product.

Setting the color mode to "Game" does two things:

1. Decreases the lag by about 20ms
2. Completely disables any sort of frame creation, it looks exactly like my AE4000 did in terms of refresh rate. The panels must be being driven at 60hz in this mode.

The drawback is that game appears to be roughly the same as "Normal" mode in terms of brightness, colors, etc... If you're not a fan of this look (I'm not) you have to choose between a decrease in lag and better colors/contrast.

I am saying the Chief SLB181 custom interface bracket, which fits the 4000, also fits the 7000. The SLB181 has four holes which line up precisely over 4 of the five threads on the bottom of the 7000. (I never noticed it before, but my 4000 also has a fifth thread which I never used).

I have no experience with any other brand or model of mount for these particular projectors, so I am not making any claims about anything except the SLB181.

I'm sorry if you did that based on my earlier (mis)information. I was going by what Chief told me when I wrote them and asked if their SLB181 would work with the 7000. They told me they didn't think it would because of the new chassis design (this was before the final design specs and CAD drawings were released.)

I was very surprised to find that it did indeed work.

Again I apologize if my misinformation caused anyone to make an unnecessary purchase.