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post #4111 of 4181
1/11/13 at 12:05am
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I usually just leave it down overnight, but I don't use trigger so that's probably not applicable.

I like the idea of using the trigger as it ensures that no one accidentally closes the lift while the projector is running. Sometimes it is not readily apparent that the projector is on. That could be catastrophic.

Reading about the trigger in the manual, it looks like the trigger sends a constant 12v signal from the moment the projector is turned on, all the way until 'the projector has finished cooling". I'm assuming that means until the fans die down. I guess maybe the delay timer relay might not be necessary, as JVC seems to have anticipated the use of the trigger with a projector lift. So I guess I'll try it without the delay relay initially, and then add one if it seems like the projector is not cooling enough to ease my concerns.
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post #4112 of 4181
1/14/13 at 5:16am
Did anyone here happen to purchase a unit from eastporters during their black friday/cyber monday sale? I received the 3d glasses free with purchase but not the 3D emitter. Eastporters is saying the emitter was not included, but I could swear that it was.
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post #4113 of 4181
1/17/13 at 2:09pm
Well I had my DLA RS-45 installed a few months ago and the 2D performance is great. I bought the IR 3d emitter and 1 pair of glasses and was disappointed in the 2d-3d conversion but the 3D movies were fine (except the fact my remotes wouldn't work).

I saw the new RF emitter and glasses were coming and found some on ebay and amazon. I just plugged in the PK-EG2 emitter and have PK-AG3P glasses and have to say the image was not as good as IR which surprised me. ESPN 3D was a mess and jumpy. HBO OD 3D Movies were off with the depth. If I played with the parallax I could get the some images or print to not have shadows but then the background would be blurry. Then I would have to turn the parallax from like 1 -3 up to around 9 to get the background clear. Then the print would show up blurry.

Anyone have the new RF stuff on a RS unit(Im sure the new RX units are different)? Work well for you? Any suggestions?

Im throwing to a SI Black Diamond screen if that matters.
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post #4114 of 4181
1/17/13 at 2:18pm
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Originally Posted by Webmonkey View Post

I just got a pair of the new RF glasses on loan and I would like to hear, if anyone knows of a "3D adjustments guide". The crosstalk cancellation does not seem to work. If I use parallax to adjust the picture in one scene, a moment later, the next scene will be out of order :-(



This is my first shot at 3D at home - is there any "De facto" calibration image, disc etc???

I did not have this issue with the IR but just plugged in my RF and have the same issue as you. Just got off the phone with JVC and they are not aware of any issues and are escalating the issue... we'll see what they come back with?
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post #4115 of 4181
1/22/13 at 6:40am
Questions from a current RS40 owner:

I currently have an RS40 bstock that came with an 002 series lamp. That lamp was replaced by the newest flapper 003 version after the original lamp died around 450 hours. I'm trying to decide if it makes sense to sell the RS40 for a bstock RS45....but only if it would make any difference in the likely hood of early lamp failure. I love my RS40 and there is nothing in the RS45 I need or want.....just wondering if the RS45 has had fewer lamp issues and why?

To boil it down:

1) What lamp/series did the RS45 ship with?

2) It seems that there are fewer RS45 problems with lamps dying early.....is this the case? If so is it because they shipped with an 003 series lamp, or because JVC fixed some other problem inherent in the RS40?
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post #4116 of 4181
1/22/13 at 8:28am
It's hard to say, but I agree it seems like there are fewer lamp failures on the RS-45's, although some of that might be due to fact that I assume the RS-40 was a bigger "market share" seller than the RS-45 in the sense that the RS-45 had more competition and people going other routes due to 3D and what not. It seems there were more RS-40 owners in the forum than RS-45.

Run the lamp in high-altitude mode on normal (not high) and don't mount it too close to the ceiling is my advice. Make sure the voltage is perfectly clean, use a voltage regulated UPS like a CyberPower PureSine. Keep the room below 75 most of the time if possible.
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post #4117 of 4181
1/22/13 at 9:57am
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Originally Posted by coderguy View Post

It's hard to say, but I agree it seems like there are fewer lamp failures on the RS-45's, although some of that might be due to fact that I assume the RS-40 was a bigger "market share" seller than the RS-45 in the sense that the RS-45 had more competition and people going other routes due to 3D and what not. It seems there were more RS-40 owners in the forum than RS-45.

Run the lamp in high-altitude mode on normal (not high) and don't mount it too close to the ceiling is my advice. Make sure the voltage is perfectly clean, use a voltage regulated UPS like a CyberPower PureSine. Keep the room below 75 most of the time if possible.

I do have it about 8-10" inches from the ceiling with the chief RPA mount, 6" pipe and vertical stud bar. I do use an UPS with VR. High altitude is out for me...the PJ is right over my head and is way to loud being so close. In the winter the room is usually around 68-70.....summer can get close to 80. For reference the lamp died in december. I never use 3D or high lamp mode.


Looks like there is no real way to know if it was a lamp change or something JVC fixed in the PJ's themselves......though it does seem like the RS45 shipped with the 002 lamps?
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post #4118 of 4181
1/22/13 at 11:26am
I have an X30, and I've been babying this thing since I got it last year. My lamp's brightness just recently dropped dramatically, to the point where it's not worth watching even running it at High. I've been running it on Normal for just around 1100 hours. The manual suggests that the lamp should last 3000 hours. Is that correct?

I called JVC, and their answer was that the lamp has a 90 day warranty on it, and to sell me a new one. I wasn't too impressed with their customer service.

So, how long should I expect these lamps to run, and where's a good place to buy replacements (since apparently I'm going to be doing that a lot).
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post #4119 of 4181
1/22/13 at 2:07pm
Using a high-gain screen (like the DA-Lite High Power) is necessary if you want to maximize lamp brightness over the long-term.
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post #4120 of 4181
1/22/13 at 4:00pm
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Originally Posted by Bigfire View Post

I have an X30, and I've been babying this thing since I got it last year. My lamp's brightness just recently dropped dramatically, to the point where it's not worth watching even running it at High. I've been running it on Normal for just around 1100 hours. The manual suggests that the lamp should last 3000 hours. Is that correct?

I called JVC, and their answer was that the lamp has a 90 day warranty on it, and to sell me a new one. I wasn't too impressed with their customer service.

So, how long should I expect these lamps to run, and where's a good place to buy replacements (since apparently I'm going to be doing that a lot).


If you don't like a maufacturer's warranty, just don't buy from them. The warranty flows from the lamp manufacturer. I think you would find JVC more receptive if your lamp was less than say nine months old, but after a year and plus 1000 hours, you just can't expect a lot more. No one gets say more than 2000 hours and then they are amazed at how much brighter a new lamp is. AV science has good lamp replacement prices using the official JVC lamp. The cheapest way to do lamp replacement is to buy the actual same bulb without the cgage and to do the replacement in the cage yourself. It is rather easy but you must be careful to touch the bulb glass with your oily fingers or other parts of your body. You need to wear thin plastic gloves.
Edited by mark haflich - 1/22/13 at 4:09pm
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post #4121 of 4181
1/22/13 at 4:28pm
I'm just surprised that they quote a number that's 3x what I got that I apparently shouldn't reasonably expect.

I ordered the bulb from AVS, seems a little pricey at $400 delivered. On the other hand, the JVC is an amazing projector, so I guess it's the price I pay.
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post #4122 of 4181
1/22/13 at 5:45pm
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Originally Posted by Bigfire View Post

I'm just surprised that they quote a number that's 3x what I got that I apparently shouldn't reasonably expect.

I ordered the bulb from AVS, seems a little pricey at $400 delivered. On the other hand, the JVC is an amazing projector, so I guess it's the price I pay.

JVC lowered the price of the bulb this year by decreasing the margin on it available to resellers. The AV Science price to you is really good.

the problem with bulb hour quotes is that one really doesn't know without testing more than a few machines for the requisite number of hours. Manufacturers go on what the bulb manufacturer tells them and often what the bulb manufactyrer says is unrealistic. The fact that stated warranties on bulbs are so low, is an indication that neither the bulb manufacturer nor the projector manufacturer has a reasonable expectation to 3000 hours. Competition demands the publication of such a number. My expectation would be the actually warranty given. 90 days. If you ran it 24/7, that would give you a little over 2000 hours. frankly, powere costs would probably outweigh the cost of a new bulb. learn just to buy the bulb without the cage, and replace it yourself. my guess is that would reduce your replacement cost to under $200.
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post #4123 of 4181
1/22/13 at 6:20pm
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Originally Posted by mark haflich View Post

JVC lowered the price of the bulb this year by decreasing the margin on it available to resellers. The AV Science price to you is really good.

the problem with bulb hour quotes is that one really doesn't know without testing more than a few machines for the requisite number of hours. Manufacturers go on what the bulb manufacturer tells them and often what the bulb manufactyrer says is unrealistic. The fact that stated warranties on bulbs are so low, is an indication that neither the bulb manufacturer nor the projector manufacturer has a reasonable expectation to 3000 hours. Competition demands the publication of such a number. My expectation would be the actually warranty given. 90 days. If you ran it 24/7, that would give you a little over 2000 hours. frankly, powere costs would probably outweigh the cost of a new bulb. learn just to buy the bulb without the cage, and replace it yourself. my guess is that would reduce your replacement cost to under $200.

Where can you get the correct bulb without the the cage?
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post #4124 of 4181
1/22/13 at 6:20pm
Any suggestions on where to get the bulb by itself? I'm a little nervous about where to buy with all the third party knock offs out there.
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post #4125 of 4181
1/23/13 at 7:59am
I too would like to know a reliable source for the bulb itself. It seems like a simple operation as long as you have a clean working environment and gloves.
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post #4126 of 4181
1/24/13 at 3:51am
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Originally Posted by vullcan View Post

I too would like to know a reliable source for the bulb itself. It seems like a simple operation as long as you have a clean working environment and gloves.

+1000
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post #4127 of 4181
1/24/13 at 7:40am
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Originally Posted by mark haflich View Post

JVC lowered the price of the bulb this year by decreasing the margin on it available to resellers. The AV Science price to you is really good.

the problem with bulb hour quotes is that one really doesn't know without testing more than a few machines for the requisite number of hours. Manufacturers go on what the bulb manufacturer tells them and often what the bulb manufactyrer says is unrealistic. The fact that stated warranties on bulbs are so low, is an indication that neither the bulb manufacturer nor the projector manufacturer has a reasonable expectation to 3000 hours. Competition demands the publication of such a number. My expectation would be the actually warranty given. 90 days. If you ran it 24/7, that would give you a little over 2000 hours. frankly, powere costs would probably outweigh the cost of a new bulb. learn just to buy the bulb without the cage, and replace it yourself. my guess is that would reduce your replacement cost to under $200.

Thanks Mark. Where can we find just the bulb?

On a related note, my less than 300 hour bulb has a flickering/strobing issue when used in high lamp which I found last night for the first time.
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post #4128 of 4181
1/27/13 at 6:37pm
I'm getting warning display of double flashing of lamp and warning lights, and lamp shuts down. This corresponds to page 18 bottom of manual, but unit has not been touched since install a year ago.
  • X30
  • Lamp time 1300 hours
  • firmware 25.051
  • has happened a handful of times
  • happened today, 1:15 after startup
  • Pulling the power cord seems to reset the unit and then the unit works again.
Any ideas?
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post #4129 of 4181
1/28/13 at 11:49am
Have any of you RS45 owners tried cleaning the glass that the lamp directs its light through? It was posted here: http://www.avsforum.com/t/1223098/please-post-experience-of-jvc-hd750-350-550-950-bulb-lifetime-lamp-brightness-drop

Not sure if it applies to newer models but these owners claimed dramatic improvements in brightness after cleaning a hazy film off of that glass.
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post #4130 of 4181
1/30/13 at 2:26pm
Just ordered a refurbed X30, I won't get the 90 day warranty here in AUS. What would be the failure rate percentage of these projector's, any point taking out extended warranty, I have read some real horror stories with the likes of Mackcam etc.

On another note, my current set up is:

Darkish grey ceiling (matte not flat), black curtained walls on the sides, white walls behind projector
Black widow painted screen.

What would be any recommendations to change? Screen color to white?

I calibrated my last projector, the W7000 with a Color Munki Display and HCFR, I am really hoping to god that the black levels are going to be miles better than the W7000, I really hope there not going to be washed out.
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post #4131 of 4181
2/2/13 at 6:21pm
Yay, it's arrived in OZ and en-route for Wednesday delivery, Fedex is fast. I ordered a pair of Monster Vision 3D glasses, I like the idea of having an RF transmitter, the last 3D glasses on the Benq were IR, very annoying losing sync. I'm not expecting anything much with the 3D anyhow, just the occasional blast for kicks.
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post #4132 of 4181
2/4/13 at 4:55pm
My jvc flashes a warning sign and I think the lamp has died after only 4 - 5 hours of use on a new projector/refurb
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post #4133 of 4181
2/4/13 at 6:22pm
Quick update here, It appears that the orange and red are flashing in pulses simultaneously 3 times. When the jvc powers up the light is green and I can see light inside the lens but not on the screen then it goes into the warning/flashing
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post #4134 of 4181
2/5/13 at 11:45am
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Originally Posted by dbox1080p View Post

My jvc flashes a warning sign and I think the lamp has died after only 4 - 5 hours of use on a new projector/refurb

I just got my refurbed unit, works fine BUT, there is a small white dot on a black screen in the middle of the image, it is more visible when looking to the side.

Stuck pixel?

Going to try this: http://www.jscreenfix.com/


ps. The blacks are superb, room for improvement, but OMG, way better than the W7000 I had before. Awesome 2D picture, definitely sticking with JVC now. I remember I used to have a HD1 5-6 years ago and the panning shots were really juddery, but I am happy to say the X30 is really smooth, some improvements have been made in this regard.
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post #4135 of 4181
2/13/13 at 6:50pm
^ How did the screen fix work for you?
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post #4136 of 4181
2/14/13 at 1:29pm
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Originally Posted by Clark Burk View Post

^ How did the screen fix work for you?

No good on the screen fix software, I have learnt to live with it, in movies you rarely see it anyways.

Other option was to post it back to USA at my expense, decided to live with it, my first ever stuck pixel and it had to happen on my most valued screen mad.gif
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post #4137 of 4181
2/15/13 at 6:37pm
Apologies if this has been asked before -- does anyone know of a way to stop the projector from shutting down when auto shutdown kicks in? I'd like to leave the option enabled as a safeguard, but in the past I haven't been able to stop it from shutting down while I was still using it.
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post #4138 of 4181
2/16/13 at 5:32pm
Unfortunately JVC views one stuck pixel as an acceptable variation of manufacturing and does not cover it under warranty.
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post #4139 of 4181
2/16/13 at 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by Blademan007 View Post

I'm getting warning display of double flashing of lamp and warning lights, and lamp shuts down. This corresponds to page 18 bottom of manual, but unit has not been touched since install a year ago.
  • X30
  • Lamp time 1300 hours
  • firmware 25.051
  • has happened a handful of times
  • happened today, 1:15 after startup
  • Pulling the power cord seems to reset the unit and then the unit works again.
Any ideas?

I'd like to know if there's a typical cause for that too. After 11 months, I had that happen to me once, but it didn't happen again for quite a while. Now, it'll do that after 10 minutes. I figure it's got to be one of these three things:

1. A defect that needs to be fixed by JVC (worst case scenario)
2. A bad bulb somehow. I don't quite see how that could be the case, since I appear to get full brightness when I power the unit on.
3. Bug in firmware. I have the original 25.051 firmware and I see that the latest 28.056 from March 2012 lists this as one of the fixes: "Fixed projector from being inoperative under certain conditions." Who knows what that means though. I'd be nervous attempting the firmware update, since the PDF says it'll take about 10 minutes -- about the time I can keep the unit on!
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post #4140 of 4181
2/17/13 at 4:46am
yeah,good idea,They are identical except from what I understand the RS45 is sold through the professional division. ie installers etc. 6.gif
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