BenQ W1070 : DLP Full HD, 3D Ready with lens-shift for 1000$ - Page 97

What kind of 12v trigger port is being used on the w1070? is it a female 3.5mm headphone style port or like a female power plug like port?

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Thanks for the information. I have firmware v. 1.02. Purchased from that large Canadian retailer about two weeks ago. Have played around a bit more with settings and have found that the flicker was only in smart-eco mode, it now seems to have vanished completely.

Overall very happy. The colour is absolutely fantastic with very few adjustments required. I can see why Art from projectorreviews was so impressed regarding colour accuracy. Skin tones are very natural. Definitely sharper than the Mitsubishi HC4000 and the Acer H9500BD. Motion is handled exceptionally well. Very good overall 2D image quality and imo stronger than the Mits and the Acer.

I also had the opportunity the test 3D last night. Compared to the Acer it's a good deal brighter and certainly presents a more stable image; there are also far more options to play with in the 3D mode. I'm using the 3DTV corp glasses and did detect some green tint in the image, but nothing major.

Amazon is the only place even carrying it right now and those that purchased from there said that they were getting FW 1.4. When the other stores get the PJ back in stock, they will undoubtedly all be 1.4 at a minimum.

Are you talking about the power supply?

no Im talking about the 12v trigger on the back of the BenQ what type of female port is it? I have seen some that use 3.5mm headphone style ports and others that use standard 12v power plug style, VisualApex motorized screens wireless 12v trigger uses a male 3.5mm plug so Im hoping that the w1070 uses a female 3.5mm port not the power style plugs seen on some other projectors.

I am in a light controlled room with dark walls (not black, but dark gold and brown).

I am also using 2.4 gamma. The picture is not dark at all.

I am in a light controlled room with dark walls (not black, but dark gold and brown).

I am also using 2.4 gamma. The picture is not dark at all.

Gknight...I'm running a 150" screen from 15 feet back. I never tried to get it that close. Is 12'6" your max?

Which Amazon listing is it? I only see some from re sellers and not from Amazon directly.

Here it is

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-W1070-Theater-Projector-Silver/dp/B00A2T6X0K

It is a headphone-style jack and it works fine with the VisualApex wireless trigger -- I bought it from them as a package (projector + screen) and they work well together.

Hello,

I have to mount on a vaulted/sloped ceiling, so have limited mounts available. I came across this universal mount and since could not find any information as far as how far apart the mounting screws are, I would appreciate if any owners can post that info. Here is the tech drawing of the mount I am interested in and unable to make a decision. Thanks in advance

Does anyone with the BenQ projector using the Onkyo TX-NR515 receiver, if so are you getting video out, I have issues with this particular receiver and wondering if some one can chime in. Getting great picture through my PS3 Direct connect to the W1070 and a Samsung Blue Player so I know that its not the projector..

Just wanted to let you guys know, especially those still debating on whether to get this PJ or not... What are you waiting for? At this price range, there is absolutely nothing that can touch it. I come from an Epson 8350 and the w1070 runs circle around it and pauses every minute or so to let it catch up. LOL

The image is sharp, pops out and overall, it's just a winner. Blacks aren't nothing to write home about but at this price range, one would be extremely knitpicky to moan about it.

3D? Unreal! Absolutely ZERO crosstalk and I have a pair of Sainsonics and True Depths 144hz version. They both look outstanding with the former displaying a bit of a greenish tint but not definitely a deal breaker. If you can afford paying the extra $30 for the True Depths, I highly recommend them.

So far I have 40 hours on the lamp and I'm waiting a bit before calibrating it. When should I calibrate? After 100 hours? 150?

Btw, I am projecting a 132", 16:9 screen using a screen from Carl's Place, at a throw of 12' (zoom at midpoint).

The focus and sharpness is exceptional though it's a bit out of focus on the far right half of the screen, most likely due to the screen not being completely parallel to the PJ. I will double check it with the string to the lens technique very soon.

Also, input lag is almost non-existant. Played a bit of Bad Company 2 (gamertag: HondaCop) on the 360 today and it was smooth as playing on a computer monitor.

This PJ really shines and performs like a champ.

The only con I would have to say about it is the dan noise. It's definitely much louder than the Epson 8350. I was able to see that in fact it seems to be using an 80mm PC type fan and I'm very tempted in swapping it out with a much quieter version of it. I guess one with ball bearings and low RPM/high CFM will do the trick.


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awesome thanks, I ordered their 92" Motorized screen as much as I would the tensioned model thats way out of my budget. ^^;;

Probably waiting for the price to go up, since the demand is great, my opinion bedsides why take a chance if , that is if it does go down it would only be $50 or so., it could go over $1,000.

Low RPM but High CFM, you know thats an oxymoron on 80mm fans =p

no but really I wonder if you could take a 120mm to 80mm fan adapter mounter it outside of the projector and then mount a nice silent 120mm temp controlled fan and wire it in? wouldnt win you any beauty contest but done right it wouldnt look horrible either but I wonder how many warranty is void stickers they have on this thing. ^^;;

LOL That's true but the way this fan sounds, I think it will be easy to find a much quieter replacement. I like the 120mm to 80mm adapter idea, but it will sure stand out like a sore thumb! Hahaha

I'm VERY tempted in giving this a try... I did buy it from Amazon, and their exchange policy within 30 days is second to none.


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well if you end up being the brave sole that attempts this take lots and lots of pictures of every step ^_^

I'm sure if you use headphones or a surround, that the sound of the projectors fan wouldn't be noticeable.

thanks for the reply, well i actually have 16'5" from wall to wall ,but I'm going to leave tv and book shelves where they are. I'm gonna purchase a FAVI HD-150 16:9/150-Inch Electric Projector Screen, so ill have roughly 15' left. i have 7'11 1/2" ceiling glossy white walls and ceiling. Hope this information helps

thanks for the reply, well i actually have 16'5" from wall to wall ,but I'm going to leave tv and book shelves where they are. I'm gonna purchase a FAVI HD-150 16:9/150-Inch Electric Projector Screen, so ill have roughly 15' left. i have 7'11 1/2" ceiling glossy white walls and ceiling. Hope this information helps

Wooosh, that should change. You couldn't have a worse case setup unless you painted the walls and ceiling with reflective projector paint. I'm sure everyone in here would suggest at least going a couple shades darker with a flat/eggshell finish. If you're doing that you may want to think of the darkest wall color you'd be comfortable with.

All the lumens coming off that projector are getting reflected off the screen to produce the image. In your case it would probably light up the whole room like a disco light. When looking at a room with a front projection theater I think of it kinda like sound, but with colors. You want colors and textures that suck up the lumens, not reflect them. The light bouncing off the screen will bounce off everything to some degree, and glossy stuff seems to almost double the reflections going on (at least when I've seen glossy painted walls).

Yea but I live in an apartment so I really don't want topaint any walls right now, I was gonna wait for a pj ,but I droped 1800 on an 55" led and it has problems like most leds so I figure I might as well spend that 1800 and buy pj,screen,and surround sound for same price.

Waiting to see if the price will drop back to $899.

The deal for the $50 gift card ends today so I will buy it today. Nothing to lose. They won't raise it today. Probably won't lower it either, but one can hope.

Has anyone compared an active 3D DLP to an active 3D LCD projector solution yet. I'm wondering if the crosstalk is reduced in DLP, as response time is not a matter for the DMD, just for the LCD in the glasses. I've seen the Epson TW6000 (LCD) and really noticed some disappointing crosstalk in high contrast scenes. Anyone experience in that? THX.

3D is very clean on this pj.... some people say you can see the red with glasses on...not me...my only complaint is I cannot find a movie with any kind of pop out effect... having said that, playing the lg demo disc I can guarantee this pj is more than capable of putting a 3d object about 2 inches in front of your face from 12 feet away. Other than that the picture itself is plenty bright and clean with the depth going from the screen back on movies, not so much forward.

I have compared 3D to LCOS JVC projectors and there is no crosstalk and ghosting on 3D with the 1070. That is the reason I bought this projector. Once you watch 3D on DLP you will not go back. Regarding seeing the red flash it all depends on the glasses used. If you are looking for films with "pop effect" try to get the import of "Sammy's Adventure A Turtle's Tale, Hugo, & Under The Sea.

Thanks for the reply. Sounds like the W1080ST focus issue really isn't much of an issue. When I have the W1070 vertical shift all the way up (when it's on a table) the chromatic distortion and focus issues (starting at the middle of the screen) can't be fixed with screen movement, and while it isn't that noticeable with film, it's pretty noticeable with text. So. . . it seems six one way, half a dozen the other.

If your focus issues with the W1080ST can be made to disappear by moving areas of the screen then that's nothing at all.