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post #2821 of 4908
2/27/13 at 5:59pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

VisualApex has the projector at $999 with extras so not to bad

http://www.visualapex.com/BenQ/Projector-Specifications.asp?For-The=W1070&SE=GoogleShopping&KW=W1070



Those extras are useless. Get it from Amazon for the same price, plus a $50 giftcard.
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post #2822 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:02pm
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Those extras are useless. Get it from Amazon for the same price, plus a $50 giftcard.

Maybe but for me I rather support a smaller company and one that takes the time to respond to all my emails.
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post #2823 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:28pm
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Originally Posted by airscapes View Post

Those adjustments are really only valid in analog video. With HDMI there should be no need to alter them in fact they do not exist. For marketing purposes the manufactures put them in to the firmware for everyone who think they should be there. Same thing goes for sharpness and Cell light on a plasma.. I have an HC3000 from 2005 .. no color or tint when using HDMI.. component, yes they are there but not HDMI.
Really? So projectors have no need for Color and tint controls?

I was told that the reason Color, tint and other controls are there, is because the TV did some kind of YCBCR processing inside the TV, thats why there there, to decode the YCBCR. Or do projectors not do this?
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post #2824 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:33pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

Maybe but for me I rather support a smaller company and one that takes the time to respond to all my emails.


I have dealt with VA before Excellent people and they back up everything for a limited time.
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post #2825 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:35pm
Well here is a stupid question do we have to have all HDMI 4 for every input our output on the BenQ or just from the receiver to the PJ?
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post #2826 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:38pm
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Well here is a stupid question do we have to have all HDMI 4 for every input our output on the BenQ or just from the receiver to the PJ?

depends if your receiver can re-sequence the signal from the other sources to then be sent out through the HDMI, if it cant convert the signals then you would need to hook up out for each source type. At least thats my understanding, I want to say that Component and HDMI work with each other just fine, its the composite and svideo that probably need their own outs to the projector but I could be wrong on this since I havent tried that myself since evrything runs HDMI on my AVR.
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post #2827 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:41pm
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Does anyone know what type of fan is inside the w1070? I was wondering if it's a PC type fan which could probably be swapped out with a quieter one...


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post #2828 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:42pm
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yeah I had the same thoughts but Im sure many dont want to risk loosing the warranty to find out.
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post #2829 of 4908
2/27/13 at 6:54pm
Would this be a decent projector for an outdoor theatre setup (132")? I'm looking for the best 3d 1080p projector for an outdoor theatre under a grand. I will also use this in my bedroom when not using it outdoors. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
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post #2830 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

depends if your receiver can re-sequence the signal from the other sources to then be sent out through the HDMI, if it cant convert the signals then you would need to hook up out for each source type. At least thats my understanding, I want to say that Component and HDMI work with each other just fine, its the composite and svideo that probably need their own outs to the projector but I could be wrong on this since I havent tried that myself since evrything runs HDMI on my AVR.


Would not be using component strictly HDMI, so must it be a HDMI 4 for all of them.?
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post #2831 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:10pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

Maybe but for me I rather support a smaller company and one that takes the time to respond to all my emails.


That's great. I purchased my Epson 8100 from them, great people and would definitely deal with them again.

I am also a regular shopper with Amazon. Fast shipping, easy return, never had a problem with Amazon.

But price wise, Amazon currently has the best price for this projector (with their current giftcard offering).
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post #2832 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:12pm
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Originally Posted by elmermccurdy View Post

I'm having some issues with my new TrueDepth glasses (every 5-10 minutes dropping sync or shutting off -- I can't tell which of these it is), but I've topped off the charge and am going to continue testing. More info soon. But when they work, they're pretty much flawless as long as you look through the center of the lens. If you look off-axis, through the edge of the lens you see a little red, but it's not really a problem for normal viewing.

Okay, did a little more testing tonight. Same problem on two different sets of TrueDepth glasses. All the lights were out in the room, so interference can be ruled out. The glasses will periodically drop sync for a few seconds, and then recover by themselves, every 10 minutes or so during a movie. My player is a PS3 with up-to-date firmware. Is anyone else seeing this issue? I have no idea whether the problem is with my projector, my glasses or my PS3.
Edited by elmermccurdy - 2/27/13 at 8:02pm
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post #2833 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:14pm
Hello,

I recently came across this pj and waiting just like for the next price drop. ncix has is for $949, http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=77677&vpn=W1070&manufacture=BenQ&promoid=1302, I ordered but then backed out because of their poor return policy.

The reason it is staying at the current price might be most of the retailers do not have this in stock. Might be the new firmware is causing the delay so the new stock will defintely be on 1.04.

I have to mount this on a vaulted ceiling and would like to know if this will work http://www.amazon.com/Vantage-Point-CGUPM12-B-Universal-Projector/dp/B00067OR6K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362020998&sr=8-3&keywords=projector+mount+vaulted

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post #2834 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:15pm
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Would not be using component strictly HDMI, so must it be a HDMI 4 for all of them.?

oh I guess thats part Im loosing you at, for the most part I have the Onkyo 616, well I have the Home Theater in a box 990 or something like that but its pretty much the 616, so when you say HDMI 4, do you mean as an output? my AVR only have one HDMI output and all the other HDMI inputs are labeled as Sat, Game, and so on so do you mean like HDMI input number 4 if we were counting from left to right? or do you mean the forth HDMI in the link is your output to the projector? Could you take a picture of the back of your AVR might help figure out a few things.
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post #2835 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:31pm
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Originally Posted by poochg3 View Post

Would this be a decent projector for an outdoor theatre setup (132")? I'm looking for the best 3d 1080p projector for an outdoor theatre under a grand. I will also use this in my bedroom when not using it outdoors. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Yes, it's the best 3D projector under a grand, as there are no other 1080p 3d projectors under a grand that have this many features, and only recently has Optoma and Acer released competitors. The Acer and Optoma options do not look as good as the Benq IMHO, as far as everything you get with this (this sucker is loaded for the price).
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post #2836 of 4908
2/27/13 at 7:49pm
300 hours into it so far with no problems. Only issue I have is the focus on one side or the other, my choice... it sucks but it's a keystone thing... very irritating to me, but no one else notices it and its only an issue with pc browsing and such...can't see it with video playing...
As far as fan noise, it sits right above my head and I can't hear it at all with even the slightest volume, and in quiet scenes i can, but only if I focus on it.

One thing I am still confused on is the eco settings... is smart eco that much better than eco? For messing around on the computer and such? It's clearly as bright as normal with darker websites lowering the lamp power automatically, but would keeping it on eco mode (dim all the time) be more beneficial?
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post #2837 of 4908
2/27/13 at 9:09pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

VisualApex has the projector at $999 with extras so not to bad

http://www.visualapex.com/BenQ/Projector-Specifications.asp?For-The=W1070&SE=GoogleShopping&KW=W1070

I'll take the Amazon gift card over that.

Dust cover is pretty much worthless since most will mount the PJ.

Disney disc is nice I guess, but I like the AVS test disc.

Good find though. Nice to see that VA actually has a set date for shipping again.
Edited by Stuntman_Mike - 2/28/13 at 12:07pm
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post #2838 of 4908
2/27/13 at 9:27pm
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Originally Posted by poochg3 View Post

Would this be a decent projector for an outdoor theatre setup (132")? I'm looking for the best 3d 1080p projector for an outdoor theatre under a grand. I will also use this in my bedroom when not using it outdoors. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

As long as it works from a throw ratio perspective, should be a good choice... I prefer longer throw PJs outdoors to get the PJ behind and above the viewers (often kids in my back yard... The further out of the way the better).
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post #2839 of 4908
2/27/13 at 9:34pm
Well my W1080ST arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait for the sound system so its hanging up and running. Pic is bright in even the brightest conditions. Looks great too without any calibration. Don't have any glasses so I have no comment on 3D. So far I couldn't be happier. Now I just need some good sound.


I'm pairing this guy up with an Onkyo TX-NR616 with Energy Take 5.0, a pair Energy CB-10 and 2 Energy ESW-C8 subs... As far as glasses I'm going with SainSonic SSZ-200DLB...

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post #2840 of 4908
2/28/13 at 12:50am
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Really? So projectors have no need for Color and tint controls?

Technically, Airscapes is correct, of course this was also supposed to have been the case with analog component connections. But, both cases assume that the manufacturer setup the color decoder correctly at the factory. Unfortunately, "theory" ran smack into the wall of reality. The good news is that apparently the W1070 has a fully functional CMS which trumps a basic color/tint control, anyway.
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post #2841 of 4908
2/28/13 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by HDTVChallenged View Post

Technically, Airscapes is correct, of course this was also supposed to have been the case with analog component connections. But, both cases assume that the manufacturer setup the color decoder correctly at the factory. Unfortunately, "theory" ran smack into the wall of reality. The good news is that apparently the W1070 has a fully functional CMS which trumps a basic color/tint control, anyway.
So this projectors Color and tint controls are greyed out for HDMI? If so, that's great!
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post #2842 of 4908
2/28/13 at 6:29am
Hello to everyone. This my first post just registered. First all excuse me for my english is not so good. I'm Italian. I want to ask you a question: I and my family see a lot of Rainbow effect, we can distinctly see the 3 colors red, green, yellow during the vision of blu-ray and even when there is no source video: with black screen and the white written in the botton right "no source video" , moving eyes or closing them, we can see rainbow effect just over the white written. It quite impossible to see film.
Is it "normal" or maybe I had a faulty vpr? it may be that a defective vpr can give a strong rainbow effect like we see? thanks to everyone can want me.
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post #2843 of 4908
2/28/13 at 7:03am
Hello to everyone, please excuse my english is not so good, I'm Italian. I have a question: I and my family see a lot of rainbow effect during the vision of films in blu-ray but even when there is no video source, for exaple just on the white written " no video source" in the bottom right with black screen, when there is no souce attached on the vpr. Is it "normal"? This strong Rainbow effect can be caused by a defective vpr?
Thanks to everyone who want help me
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post #2844 of 4908
2/28/13 at 7:49am
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

Maybe but for me I rather support a smaller company and one that takes the time to respond to all my emails.

I agree. Plus for me, Visual Apex is a local company (only about 15 miles away). I may even pick it up in person instead of shipping.
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post #2845 of 4908
2/28/13 at 9:18am
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Originally Posted by smokin joker View Post

Well my W1080ST arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait for the sound system so its hanging up and running. Pic is bright in even the brightest conditions. Looks great too without any calibration. Don't have any glasses so I have no comment on 3D. So far I couldn't be happier. Now I just need some good sound.


I'm pairing this guy up with an Onkyo TX-NR616 with Energy Take 5.0, a pair Energy CB-10 and 2 Energy ESW-C8 subs... As far as glasses I'm going with SainSonic SSZ-200DLB...

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

We were considering the W1080ST also, however. . . after seeing a review saying the edge to edge focus wasn't so good, and reading reviews on other BenQ short throw projectors with the same issue, and the price drop on the W1070, we decided to go with the W1070, though it has its own issues.

Just curious if you have noticed any focus issues on the W1080ST from edge-to-edge.

thanks!
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post #2846 of 4908
2/28/13 at 9:30am
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

oh I guess thats part Im loosing you at, for the most part I have the Onkyo 616, well I have the Home Theater in a box 990 or something like that but its pretty much the 616, so when you say HDMI 4, do you mean as an output? my AVR only have one HDMI output and all the other HDMI inputs are labeled as Sat, Game, and so on so do you mean like HDMI input number 4 if we were counting from left to right? or do you mean the forth HDMI in the link is your output to the projector? Could you take a picture of the back of your AVR might help figure out a few things.

Chaves have one HDMI 4 going out from receiver to the projector, and one hdmi 3 cable from Play station 3 to receiver input, and another from cable box to receiver.in. Perhaps the PS3 going to the receiver should be a HDMI 4??????
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post #2847 of 4908
2/28/13 at 10:01am
It seems Visua lApex wont take international credit cards! Oh boy!
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post #2848 of 4908
2/28/13 at 11:28am
Apologies, but no we cannot accept International Credit Cards. We can however accept payment through Amazon Checkout, as well as through a wire transfer of funds, or even Paypal if the account can have a confirmed U.S. address.
Again, apologies for any inconveniences.
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post #2849 of 4908
2/28/13 at 12:54pm
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Chaves have one HDMI 4 going out from receiver to the projector, and one hdmi 3 cable from Play station 3 to receiver input, and another from cable box to receiver.in. Perhaps the PS3 going to the receiver should be a HDMI 4??????

Chaves asked if you are talking about numbered HDMI outputs on the receiver. I am thinking you are talking about HDMI cables. There is no such thing as a HDMI 4 or HDMI 3 type cable there is regular HDMI and High Speed HDMI then ethernet can be added to either. For 3D Bluray play back you need HDMI Highspeed. To save money just play a 3D Bluray and if it works you are golden. If not then buy a high speed HDMI cable.

HDMI 1.4a and HDMI 1.3 etc are device compliant only, meaning the chip in the device meets those standards. As you likely learned 3D Blurays are in the HDMI 1.4a standards so if using a device like a receiver is HDMI 1.3a it will likely not work for a intention like 3D Bluray code as it wasn't part of the 1.3 standard.
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post #2850 of 4908
2/28/13 at 1:06pm
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Originally Posted by man4mopar View Post

Chaves asked if you are talking about numbered HDMI outputs on the receiver. I am thinking you are talking about HDMI cables. There is no such thing as a HDMI 4 or HDMI 3 type cable there is regular HDMI and High Speed HDMI then ethernet can be added to either. For 3D Bluray play back you need HDMI Highspeed. To save money just play a 3D Bluray and if it works you are golden. If not then buy a high speed HDMI cable.



HDMI 1.4a and HDMI 1.3 etc are device compliant only, meaning the chip in the device meets those standards. As you likely learned 3D Blurays are in the HDMI 1.4a standards so if using a device like a receiver is HDMI 1.3a it will likely not work for a intention like 3D Bluray code as it wasn't part of the 1.3 standard.

Thanks for the reply:

Ran the PS3 directly to the PJ with a 1.4 cable no problem seen the 3D movie, but having problems with my Onkyo Tx-NR515 and nothing so wondering if I need to run a 1.4 cable from my PS3 to the receiver???? It seems that I do need one?
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