Darbee vision darblet - Page 71

I have installed the Barbee by using duct tape (kind of spirit of Red Green) alongside the cabinet just below the projector, with of course the sensor facing the screen, and the Barbee remote works without fail by pointing it at my screen. Its convenient and I don't have to worry about an extender.

When viewing my leftover dvds I use the pop at about 45. Seems to add quite a bit of punch to the contrast, etc.

Will you be putting any shrimps on the "Barbee" later too?

HAHAHA. I thought it was a typo at first but then the second one rolled around.

I bet Ken doesn't approve.

Yea. Especially concerned about the duct tape...

I finally found an IR extender that is working just fine with the Darbee. It's here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JSDHCY/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00. No external power just a straight plug in to the IR socket on the front of the Darbee. Working fine with my URC MX-700 which I am using after learning the IR codes from the Darbee remote. Sensor has an adhesive back which I have used to situate on the bottom front of my Pio plasma.

I use these http://lightdims.com/store.htm?PHPSESSID=4cba871b7361a6eb558e45436f9c5de2 which I also use on other electronics I own with bright LEDs. No cutting needed since they come in different sizes/shapes.

For what its worth, my cell phone is kaput and the provider won't have a new free replacement for me until Tuesday aft. All calls to my cell or to me through the AVS number are being switched to my home phone 301 570 7617.

If Franz Maupus is listening, please send me an email at mark@avscience.com. The email address we have for your Darblet order is bouncing. Thanks

Mark, I understand that you favorite hookers at CEDIA wil now be calling your home to make sure you are coming to CES! Once your wife answers the phone, you will feel like a shrimp on a Darbee!@@

Good read.

So the answer as to my issue of Comcast HDDVR's flashing in and out, according to this, is replace the set top box. I've been through two different ones so far. Comcast is going to LOVE me before this is over!

Do you concur Dr. Darbee?

I see differences in Software but the Firmware is the same, what is the difference and should I be worried?? Some have Software 2.8.2214 and others have 2.8.2205, but the Firmware number is the same 1.3.21.

For those who are understandably skeptical, just remember the saying: If something looks too good to be true, it probably is a Darbee.

Seriously though, put in Toy Story. So cool! The wood floors just got a new polishing. All the toys are brand new and shiny again.

I too find that if you pause the video to look at what the Darblet does it's not as impressive a seeing what it does to the entire viewing experience. Also just focusing on one small part of the image doesn't tell the whole story. I like to slightly defocus my eyes so that I can see what the Darblet is doing across the entire image.

Toy Story! Now I have to go check it out...I bought all 3 on bluray but have not watched the first movie in a long time. Do you have the 3D version too? I don't.

I agree the Darblet is amazing!

Fine... I'll answer my own question. LOL.

Blu Ray: I've got a modest setup. Still using a 720p LCD projector. Settled on using the Darbee (for now) at HD-60% setting. Full-pop is cool, but for Blu-ray, I prefer the more blended effect that HD gives.

All I can say is "wow"!!! This $260 device just added a few more years to my Panny PT-AX200's lifespan. (Wife very happy with that.)
Watched Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Star Trek, and HTTYD. In all cases the image just jumps out at you with increased depth and detail. (Wonder how the actors feel about their wrinkles getting the Darbee treatment.) The Darbee makes my aging $1000 projector look like a $10,000 projector (or what I'd hope such a projector would look like if I could ever afford one.)

DVD: Used Full-pop for DVD, also at 60%. Watched parts of LOTR: The Return of the King, The Big Red One, and the DVD version of HTTYD - decently mastered DVDs.

The effect is much more subtle with DVD than Blu-ray. Still, considering the limitations of the source material, the Darbee definitely improved the image, especially at the foreground level. I'm using an Oppo DV-981-HD (again, older technology) and blowing the image up to 180" diagonal at 2.35:1 against a satin-painted wall. Gives a nice level of enhancement to the image, but certainly lacking the dramatic "wow" factor of Blu-ray. Nonetheless, I'm very happy with the improvement.

Anyone with a similar "po-boy" setup like mine should definitely consider the Darbee.

One question to the Darbee folks: Is unplugging the Darblet between uses recommended? I noticed the device remains a bit warm when plugged in. Want to maximize its lifespan.

... my original post.

Yes I have all 3 Toy Stories in 3d. These movies were made for Darbee. I did see some artifacts when I used either game or full pop but it might just be bringing out some imperfections in the source.

Self adhesive Velcro is your friend.

But the director did not intend for you to see those details.

Edited by 42Plasmaman - 8/10/12 at 7:58pm

LMAO!!! I'll have to say I have never seen that one before!! That's awesome!

I watched "Book of Eli" tonight and man I was blown away with how good that film looks "Darbee-ized". This lil box just continues to amaze.

I am so glad that person does not post in here anymore. I guess he finally realized what he was saying, without actually seeing a Darbee in action, was not vey bright.

He moved over to the Blu-ray forums & attempted the same thing....it was a no go there too.

Thanks for the link. I just ordered the 3-pack (no more cutting black electricians tape!)

That is a shame. It is almost like trying to convince people that TV is bad for you because it frys your brain.

I smell fried chicken!

Clealry not a problem for those not having a brain.
Edited by AV Science Sales 4 - 8/11/12 at 9:58am

Me too! Thanks for the link....ordered the three pack.

I have a roll of car window tint that I use for this. Works great. Sometimes need to double it up tho.

Problem with Darbee IR reception in 3D mode

I have a problem with the IR reception while my VW95 is in 3D mode. The Darbee does not recognize any IR commands from my normal seated distance of about 15 feet to where the Darbee is located. I have to get within about 3 feet of the Darbee for it to recognize the commands. At first I thought it may have been the remote because it is so tiny (credit card style remote) that I wondered if it had enough power. So I learned its commands into my Home Theater Master MX-700, but it behaves exactly the same way. Clearly the IR flooding the room from the projector's 3D sync is somehow preventing the Darbee from getting a signal. However none of my other equipment located right by the Darbee has any issues with IR reception in 3D mode. So I wonder whether the IR receiver used in the Darbee is strong enough or can be improved. Has any one else used the Darbee in 3D mode with a Sony projector and had the remote working from this distance? Note that I do not have any issues with IR reception when not in 3D mode (it actually is very receptive in non-3D, never have to press a key twice etc).

I have an ir blaster setup to control equipment in my projector room. I avoided the ir 3D glasses just for this reason. Went with the RF glasses instead.

Just ordered a three pack. I have so much duct tape in my system it isn't even funny. Thanks for this!