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post #2731 of 2754
1/6/10 at 4:53am
My projector is connected with the PS3 via HDMI. No problems so far. Just the flashes which are firmware related (1.03)
The PS3 automatically detects a max resolution of 1080i, but I configured it to use 720p only (since it is the projectors native resolution)

Good luck.
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post #2732 of 2754
1/11/10 at 4:26am
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Originally Posted by Zip41 View Post

I'm trying to get my new Sony Blue ray Disk Player 360 to work with my projector through the HDMI cable. It works fine with the component cables.

When I first turn on the player I see the splash screen and when it goes to the setup screen I just get a snowy picture. I know the project is getting the signal because I can see resolution in the setup menu. If I change the res it changes in the menu.

Panasonic support said to try and turn the Cinema Reality on to see if that would make a difference. When I went into the menu it is grayed out. Any ideal why? Any ideal on what else I could try to get these two units to shake hands?


Thanks for any help
Ken

PS My projector is running firmware 1.05. Maybe I need to update to 1.07?

Just thought I would throw out a update of what I found. It was a capability issue. I took the Sony player back to the store and had them hook it up to a display model to make sure the HDMI was working. I exchanged the Sony for a Panasonic, hooked it up and it worked great.

Thanks to everyone that tried to help.
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post #2733 of 2754
1/11/10 at 1:51pm
Hello,

I updatet My PT-AE700E from R1.03 A1.03 P1.04
to R1.07 A1.103 P1.04. I've done this Update to fix the problem with overscan on the vga port.

I connected the beamer to my pc with 1280x720 @60 Hz (europe). On the left side there are cut some pixels i think about 30 pixel. I thought this problem is fixed with the new option hd overscan on or off. But there's no change on my beamer with this option?

Can you please help me

Best Regards
faulesocke
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post #2734 of 2754
1/12/10 at 10:10pm
Just curious. Does anyone still use the filter on this pj. And if so, do you use blu-ray as well. Comments, opinions?

PF
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post #2735 of 2754
1/13/10 at 8:12am
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Originally Posted by pinkfreud55 View Post

Just curious. Does anyone still use the filter on this pj. And if so, do you use blu-ray as well. Comments, opinions?

PF

I always use the filter. Don't want any dust bunnies in my PJ.
I use HD-DVD.
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post #2736 of 2754
1/13/10 at 8:24pm
Hmm. I should have been clearer. I mean the lens/light filter that screws onto the lens itself. Probably at the begining of this thread it is mentionned. As far as I understand it, it levels out the color spectrum (decreasing one of the primaries I think... as the Panasonic 700 has some inherent colour issues... I think).

I have the filter but can't recall the modesl (lee?? something).

I'm sure someone can chime in, and give me some feedback.

PF
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post #2737 of 2754
2/22/10 at 4:25pm
Is there anybody out there????

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

Thoughts from the PF
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post #2738 of 2754
2/22/10 at 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by pinkfreud55 View Post

Is there anybody out there????

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

Thoughts from the PF

Happy that you are still enjoying your AE700 as much as I am. It will be 5 years next month that I have purchased this excellent front projector. I only watch movies, concerts, operas and special events on it. I don't use it for watching regular TV (even in HD). I now have watched 880 hours on it and it still delivers an outstanding picture. I keep it clean of dust, give it good ventilation and never power it off until the cooling fan has stopped. Thank you for telling us that it looks even better once the bulb has been replaced. Guess that I will stick with it until the forthcoming LED PJs reach a reasonable price point.

Regards,

Mériadec
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post #2739 of 2754
2/23/10 at 3:11am
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Happy that you are still enjoying your AE700 as much as I am. It will be 5 years next month that I have purchased this excellent front projector. I only watch movies, concerts, operas and special events on it. I don't use it for watching regular TV (even in HD). I now have watched 880 hours on it and it still delivers an outstanding picture. I keep it clean of dust, give it good ventilation and never power it off until the cooling fan has stopped. Thank you for telling us that it looks even better once the bulb has been replaced. Guess that I will stick with it until the forthcoming LED PJs reach a reasonable price point.

Regards,

Mériadec

That's how I use my PJ. Occasionally I'll watch HDTV through it. I have a few more hours on mine. I am also waiting for LED.

Bob.
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post #2740 of 2754
2/23/10 at 10:11am
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Originally Posted by pinkfreud55 View Post

Is there anybody out there????

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

Thoughts from the PF

If you don't mind, did you buy a Panasonic manufactured lamp or was it aftermarket? I am asking because there appears to be 2 price levels if you do a search. (I have nothing against aftermarket, just curious).
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post #2741 of 2754
2/26/10 at 3:57pm
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Originally Posted by Heuristix View Post

If you don't mind, did you buy a Panasonic manufactured lamp or was it aftermarket? I am asking because there appears to be 2 price levels if you do a search. (I have nothing against aftermarket, just curious).


It was an OEM lamp. Bought in canada for 350.00. That's the cheapest I could find on this side of the border for an original.
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post #2742 of 2754
3/12/10 at 2:01am
Hi
I need to FW upgrade my AE700, does annyone know where i can get the cabel i need. Or where i can find the schematics for it, so i can make one myself ?
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post #2743 of 2754
4/8/10 at 9:34am
I recently updated my 700u to a 4000 and took my 700u to my HT showroom. I went from a shelf mount, to a ceiling mount setup. Now the picture image is 1.5" taller on the right side of the screen vs. the left. My throwing distance is about 12' onto a 100" 16:9 screen. Does anybody know the problem or any solutions?

Thanks,
Matt
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post #2744 of 2754
4/8/10 at 11:46am
Hey.."pinkfreud55"...Where on earth did you find an OEM lamp for $350.00 ??
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post #2745 of 2754
4/8/10 at 7:09pm
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Originally Posted by mccabem View Post

I recently updated my 700u to a 4000 and took my 700u to my HT showroom. I went from a shelf mount, to a ceiling mount setup. Now the picture image is 1.5" taller on the right side of the screen vs. the left. My throwing distance is about 12' onto a 100" 16:9 screen. Does anybody know the problem or any solutions?

Thanks,
Matt

Any solutions please?
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post #2746 of 2754
4/9/10 at 5:15am
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Originally Posted by Ace55 View Post

Hey.."pinkfreud55"...Where on earth did you find an OEM lamp for $350.00 ??


Either the price went up, or i am delusional. It is now listed at 400.00 (ask the guy if he had it cheaper).... sure I paid 350

PF

http://www.projectorlampexperts.ca/i...ProductID=3300
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post #2747 of 2754
4/15/10 at 8:14pm
Sounds like you don't have it squared up and level to the screen.
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post #2748 of 2754
4/16/10 at 12:13pm
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Originally Posted by mccabem View Post

Any solutions please?

PAP is right. Your PJ is not perfectly squared (horizontally and vertically) to the screen. Looking at the screen, the rigth side of your PJ is farther than the left side.
To correct this:
Turn a little your PJ to the left in order to get the same length on both sides (left and right).
Tilt the PJ to re-align the top.
Correct with lens shift and zoom.
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post #2749 of 2754
7/20/10 at 7:03am
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Hey.."pinkfreud55"...Where on earth did you find an OEM lamp for $350.00 ??

330$ USD total cost (shipping, fees and insurance included) here: **********

**********

they are serious and fast.
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post #2750 of 2754
8/5/12 at 9:36am
I need to build a firmware upgrade cable; do I need anything more then this:

http://www.technologicalarts.ca/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=154 on the projector PC/VGA IN side

and this:

http://www.ebaypa.com/albums/20110005/sku026822_27.jpg http://www.ebaypa.com/albums/20110005/sku026822_13.jpgon COM1; this unit has a MAX232 chip on board

If some one could verify the pinouts on the D Sub 15 side for TXD/RXD/GND that would be very helpful (remember they are inverted)
Edited by Tom Campbell - 8/5/12 at 9:48am
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post #2751 of 2754
8/7/12 at 4:45pm
BUMP
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post #2752 of 2754
8/8/12 at 9:58am
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Originally Posted by Tom Campbell View Post

I need to build a firmware upgrade cable;

Is there a reason why a regular DB9 to HD15 cable won't work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-3FT-VGA-HD15-to-DB9-9-pin-RS232-Serial-Port-Cable-MM-/390108950259?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5ad44e2ef3

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post #2753 of 2754
8/9/12 at 5:28pm
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Originally Posted by Mr.G View Post

Is there a reason why a regular DB9 to HD15 cable won't work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1M-3FT-VGA-HD15-to-DB9-9-pin-RS232-Serial-Port-Cable-MM-/390108950259?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item5ad44e2ef3

Yes, you need +5V. That's why the MAX232 is in the circuit.
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post #2754 of 2754
8/17/12 at 4:22pm
I have had the same problem with my NEC MT1075 and it was the s-video cable that I was using. I tried a new one and it still did the same thing. I didn't give up and tried a monster s-video cable that I had in the past and it worked fine. With these signals you have to make sure that there is no interference whatsoever. I have not had any problem since. In the meantime I am currently trying to get the schematics (wiring diagram) for my NEC MT. I will be attempting to rebuild my own optical block by replacing blue polarizing filter and LCD. If you have any ideas on where to get technical support, I am all ears.
I hope this helps....
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