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post #3841 of 4344
7/27/12 at 12:13pm
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Originally Posted by HiFiFun View Post

First it was Sony cutting back 60% this year on consumer electronics. Now its Panasonic:
Panasonic chairman plans company shift away from TVs – and consumer electronics.
http://www.whathifi.com/blog/panasonic-chairman-plans-company-shift-away-from-tvs-%E2%80%93-and-consumer-electronics-but-is-it-too-l

So, who's going to be left? Samsung? LG? Sharp? I don't count Toshiba after the HD-DVD fiasco. biggrin.gif
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post #3842 of 4344
7/28/12 at 6:24pm
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Originally Posted by WilliamG View Post

I noticed a hint more crosstalk in Dynamic ... still believe there's temperature to blame here. With High Altitude mode on (all this does is crank the fan up to keep the lamp cooler at high altitude locations), the LCD panels are probably cooling off too much as a result of the fan speed, causing the panels to be slower...
I certainly agree there should be an LCD temp control of some sort. If ghosting is so susceptible to minor temp changes, Panasonic should have thought of this. It really should not be, but something in the design is causing such a sensitivity.

Lately I've had virtually 0 crosstalk and I wonder if it's because my theatre is that much warmer in the summer. Even though the A/C is running, I'm sure the projector is running hotter these days. I also haven't noticed as many people complaining as they did during the Winter. Maybe it's a placebo effect. tongue.gif
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post #3843 of 4344
7/30/12 at 2:02pm
I noticed that as well. I haven't had any crosstalk since Mayish....

I though it was just me. But my room is about 5-10 degrees hotter in the summer.
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post #3844 of 4344
7/30/12 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by kthejoker20 View Post

I noticed that as well. I haven't had any crosstalk since Mayish....
I though it was just me. But my room is about 5-10 degrees hotter in the summer.

I thought I mentioned something about room temps back when everyone was having ghosting problems in the winter months? Again, it may not just be the projector, the glasses are liquid crystal also and are susceptible to the ambient temperature
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post #3845 of 4344
7/31/12 at 12:48am
Hi everyone,

I am interested to get the Panasonic PT AE7000 but I would like to check first if this projector is compatible with our current lounge set-up.

Can I can use the vertical lens shift together with the "lens memory" function (to convert 16:9 to scope screen) at the same time?

I would like to mount this projector at the back of our lounge room but we have a small chandelier in the middle of the room, it is mounted directly from the ceiling and is about 16 inches in height (from ceiling to edge of chandelier). I am getting a scope screen but I am not keen on spending $$ for the anamorphic lens. Hence, I am getting this projector (has both lens shift and lens memory).

Thank you.
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post #3846 of 4344
7/31/12 at 3:07am
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Originally Posted by WilliamG View Post

I can't really say more about the menu, but I will say that there are no adjustments that can be made that would affect crosstalk (sadly). Otherwise I'd have a fix for everyone. smile.gif

Well, assuming at some of us know how to recall the "menu" - could you tell us at what temperatures (exhaust and filter) does YOUR device obtain a ghostless image?

There's roughly 7 degrees celsius difference between your two "Transformers" shots with and without ghosting.
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post #3847 of 4344
7/31/12 at 9:50am
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Originally Posted by Wildt View Post

Well, assuming at some of us know how to recall the "menu" - could you tell us at what temperatures (exhaust and filter) does YOUR device obtain a ghostless image?
There's roughly 7 degrees celsius difference between your two "Transformers" shots with and without ghosting.
+1
Good catch! Looks like Summer is the season to enjoy 3D movies.
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post #3848 of 4344
7/31/12 at 12:35pm
I don't buy it. My projector has horrible ghosting and the room is really warm.

I'm also wondering if I send it in, if they will update the firmware and fix the convergence issue. Perhaps a newer firmware would "improve" the ghosting?
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post #3849 of 4344
7/31/12 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by ckenisell View Post

I don't buy it. My projector has horrible ghosting and the room is really warm.
I'm also wondering if I send it in, if they will update the firmware and fix the convergence issue. Perhaps a newer firmware would "improve" the ghosting?

Let's get specific then - what are the readouts on your unit when you get ghosting?

Besides ambient room temperature theres lamp mode, picture mode, mount (ceiliing or standing), air density (which the "high altitude" setting was made to battle), air filter density (dust collection etc).

Do you get ghosting when the sensor named "filter" is 100 degrees celsius?
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post #3850 of 4344
7/31/12 at 1:35pm
There's not a time that I don't get ghosting, but I'll be glad to share settings next time I'm in the theater room.
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post #3851 of 4344
7/31/12 at 1:36pm
I'm thinking of getting the ae7000, with a 92 inch white screen at 9 feet away would it have a good brightness level in 3d in a pitch black room?
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post #3852 of 4344
7/31/12 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by ckenisell View Post

There's not a time that I don't get ghosting, but I'll be glad to share settings next time I'm in the theater room.

Your settings aren't really relevant (apart from the dark/normal/light 3D setting which is timing related) - only the temp readouts. My point was that other factors than room temp contributes to the LCD panel temperature, so just saying that your room is warm isn't really helpful.
Edited by Wildt - 7/31/12 at 1:45pm
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post #3853 of 4344
7/31/12 at 3:45pm
The temp thing may not be true. I'm running mine in my basement HT and it's 18C down there. During winter it's usually 22C. No bad ghosting in either season, though maybe the temp swing is not enough. I also bought a Darbee and will see how it looks on the 7000 once I get it.
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post #3854 of 4344
7/31/12 at 6:25pm
Does anyone know how much (roughly) it would cost to replace the lamp for this projector?
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post #3855 of 4344
7/31/12 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by HiFiFun View Post

First it was Sony cutting back 60% this year on consumer electronics. Now its Panasonic:
Panasonic chairman plans company shift away from TVs – and consumer electronics.
http://www.whathifi.com/blog/panasonic-chairman-plans-company-shift-away-from-tvs-%E2%80%93-and-consumer-electronics-but-is-it-too-l

Actually Panasonic is doing much better now, announced today:


Panasonic back in black on cost reduction
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Panasonic's operating profit for the first quarter increased 6.9 times compared with last year and net income swung back to black--due to fixed cost reductions and the streamlining of material costs.

In a statement Tuesday, the Japanese electronics released its financial results for the three months ended June. The company's operating profit increased to 38.6 billion yen (US$492.9 million) from 5.6 billion yen (US$71.5 million) a year ago, it said.

Its pre-tax income and net income returned to positive territory from a loss of 17.4 billion yen (US$222.2 million) and a loss of 30.4 billion yen (US$388.2 million) respectively a year ago to reach 37.8 billion yen (US$482.7 million) and 12.8 billion yen (US$163.5 million) this quarter.

The Japanese tech company attributed the positive results to savings from fixed cost reductions and the streamlining of material costs despite the decline in sales and yen appreciation.

Panasonic reported a decline of 6 percent in consolidated group sales to 1.81 trillion yen (US$23.2 billion) from 1.93 trillion yen (US$24.6 billion) which was attributed to the weak demand for audio-visual (AV) products in Japan.

Despite the decline in sales, Panasonic said its forecast for the fiscal year 2013 remains the same as the one announced on May 11, 2012. The company had predicted a 495 percent increase in operating profit to 260 billion yen (US$3.3 billion) compared to the fiscal year 2013 while sales were forecasted to reach 8.1 trillion yen (US$103.4 billion), a 3 percent year-on-year jump.

The company also forecasted pre-tax income of 160 billion yen (US$2 billion) and net income of 50 billion yen (US$638.5 million) for the fiscal year 2013, unchanged from fiscal year 2012.

 
http://www.zdnet.com/panasonic-back-in-black-on-cost-reduction-7000001875/
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post #3856 of 4344
7/31/12 at 7:42pm
I too want Panasonic to produce HDTVs and projectors like the new 8000.
However usually the CEO knows his subject matter. cool.gif
So I went to Japan for Panasonic Business plan for 2013. Similar to Sony's:
"2-2. Initiatives for Fiscal 2013 (Basic Policy and Measures)

(1) Focus on Profitability
1) Restructure Unprofitable Business: Panasonic will reap the fruit of the large-scale structural reform of the TV business carried out in the last fiscal year. In the TV set business, the company aims to steer it into the black through thorough cost cuts by reducing unprofitable models and reviewing cost structure. In the panel business, Panasonic aims at significant improvements in profitability by reducing fixed cost and shifting focus to non-TV products such as medical equipment, tablet PCs and electronic whiteboards."

http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/en120511-10/en120511-10.html

Further Panasonic OLED are expected to replace plasma displays:
http://www.hdtvexpert.com/?p=2235


Note to Panasonic: I'd like to see OLED projectors!
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post #3857 of 4344
7/31/12 at 7:52pm
uhmmm asking for an OLED projector is like asking for a Plasma projector. biggrin.gif
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post #3858 of 4344
8/1/12 at 1:35am
Hi guys,
I'm considering buying the PT-AT5000 here in the UK...

I have what might seem to be a stupid question but I just need to be sure... Is there a difference between PT-AT5000 and PT-AT5000E? I've been looking around but haven't actually found any reason why there's both model names out there... confused.gif

Many thanks!
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post #3859 of 4344
8/1/12 at 2:26am
There's no difference. The E is for Europe. The US version is PT-AE7000U, U for USA. You see it a lot without the "U". This is from Projector Central.

"UPDATE: The new model will be known as the PT-AE7000U in North America, and the PT-AT5000E in Europe".
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post #3860 of 4344
8/1/12 at 3:37am
Cool, I thought that would be the case, still needed to make 100% sure smile.gif

What's everyone's take on the new PT-AE8000U/6000E model coming out some time in September? I've had a quick glance at the specs, but it seems the basics are pretty much the same as the current model... and I'd ideally want to replace my Sony VPL HS60 in the next 2 weeks as the lamp is dying... confused.gif
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post #3861 of 4344
8/1/12 at 4:15am
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Originally Posted by Dragonmike View Post

What's everyone's take on the new PT-AE8000U/6000E model coming out some time in September? I've had a quick glance at the specs, but it seems the basics are pretty much the same as the current model...

They probably just implemented proper thermal throttling in 3D mode wink.gif
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post #3862 of 4344
8/1/12 at 7:30am
Source please? I couldnt find any info. thanks!
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Originally Posted by Dragonmike View Post

Cool, I thought that would be the case, still needed to make 100% sure smile.gif
What's everyone's take on the new PT-AE8000U/6000E model coming out some time in September? I've had a quick glance at the specs, but it seems the basics are pretty much the same as the current model... and I'd ideally want to replace my Sony VPL HS60 in the next 2 weeks as the lamp is dying... confused.gif
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post #3863 of 4344
8/1/12 at 9:59am
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Originally Posted by Wildt View Post

They probably just implemented proper thermal throttling in 3D mode wink.gif

I thought they always skipped a year between new models? The 7000 came out a year ago, correct?
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post #3864 of 4344
8/1/12 at 11:28am
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Originally Posted by gnolivos View Post

Source please? I couldnt find any info. thanks!
Here is a link from Visual Apex
PT-AE8000U

and another from the forums here.
AVS Thread
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post #3865 of 4344
8/1/12 at 12:54pm
Crosses fingers for a firmware update.
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post #3866 of 4344
8/1/12 at 1:38pm
Don't the firmware updates have to come from Panasonic when shipping it back?
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post #3867 of 4344
8/1/12 at 2:16pm
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Originally Posted by ckenisell View Post

Don't the firmware updates have to come from Panasonic when shipping it back?

yuppers
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post #3868 of 4344
8/1/12 at 4:47pm
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Originally Posted by LowellG View Post

Is there a one button off function for this so I can link my system to power down at the same time?
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Originally Posted by WizardOfZo View Post


I wish, Not sure if there is another way, but I hit Power then Enter to confirm.

Late reply I know, but you can simply hit Power twice, or just hold it down for a couple seconds.

Assuming you are using HDMI and you have CEC compliant equipment you can set their "HDMI control" or equivalent settings to "on". Powering down the projector powers down everything else.

In other words one button, one push, everything's off.
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post #3869 of 4344
8/1/12 at 11:57pm
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Originally Posted by TowerGrove View Post

I thought they always skipped a year between new models? The 7000 came out a year ago, correct?

Well, I think they realized that a fix for this huge flaw couldn't be postponed another year biggrin.gif
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post #3870 of 4344
8/2/12 at 2:55am
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Originally Posted by 6sj7gt View Post

Late reply I know, but you can simply hit Power twice, or just hold it down for a couple seconds.
Assuming you are using HDMI and you have CEC compliant equipment you can set their "HDMI control" or equivalent settings to "on". Powering down the projector powers down everything else.
In other words one button, one push, everything's off.
I do use the HDMI control and when I power down the projector it does turn off my Onkyo receiver.
I wish it would work the other way also, turning off the receiver to turn off the projector.
Than would make sure that it did not get left on wasting lamp hours.
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