JVC DLA-RS1 Owner's Thread - Page 283

Originally Posted by Ronomy

I still have the RS1u and love it. But if I were buying new I would consider the RS40. If you don't have the money an RS1 still rocks. Especially with a DVDO Duo or other processor that you can calibrate it with.

Used RS1 with old bulb will have a gray scale that is way off calibration too.

Ron

Originally Posted by NavNucST3

Thanks Ron, I think my biggest hesitation is knowing that an AT screen is going to run me some dollars and if I can "skimp" on projector price I would. The RS1 is in avs classifieds (bulb is at 350 hours) and the RS40 is just under 3x that price. I'm certain that when I finally decide NEITHER will still be available, lol. This is going to be a TV replacement and seating is between 6'-13.5' depending on where the screen will be placed (with the couches in their current layout) this can change (and as my wife's whims dictate...does ).

I really have no intention of additional processing but I don't know. We only watch on our 65" and have deemed xbox HD content "good enough" and even Netflix HD streaming "good enough" granted that is only on a 65" screen but in looking at THX calcs and some other calculators most say my screen should at most be a 100"...I (we) went into this thinking of 120" screens so looking at all of these, "you should get a 84" or 92" screen" ugh. So now I guess I'm focused on 100" and 106" screens but it seems in reading a lot of posts here that people have gone much larger than THX recs.

We aren't audiophiles hence the soundbar nor videophiles but we do prefer without question "better than SD quality".

Originally Posted by cuzed2

I have been running my RS1 for about 2 years now and still love it.
I also recently saw one for sale for ~$1,200 - WOW, what a great value this used PJ has become.


(PS > Am running my RS1 stock with no additional calibration/processing hardware, I guess my eyes are not that fussy)

Originally Posted by cuzed2

isdavinci,

We probably bought on the same AVS refurb./closeout offering (I think my purchase was 8/08?)

I am at about 1300 hours on the original bulb - to my eyes image looks great, just purchased bulb #2 as a backup). Will probably switch them soon and keep bulb #1 as an emergency backup.

Although on the other hand; the image is good enough I may run bulb #1 till it expires..?

Originally Posted by KMR

Where would be a good place to purchase a new bulb? Mine is around the 2k mark now.

Originally Posted by gmanhdtv

You should always start using a spare bulb right away! Bulb warranty is from date of purchase, not date of install.

Originally Posted by Coolme

I'm looking at used HD1s on ebay. What do I have to look out for when purchasing on of these units. I remember reading something about gamma declining over time, is that a big issue for example? Thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by Doug G

Coolme - I strongly recommend you pick up a VideoEQ if you can find a used one. Using this unit you'll have full gamma and color correction. These older units desperately need these controls and lack them unlike the newer models. The good news is that on the used market you should be able to pick both these up for much less than you would spend on a new JVC or comparable unit and still get great performance.

I use a VideoEQ PRO (same as std VideoEQ but with 4 stored profiles instead of just one) with my RS1x and it allowed me to create perfectly mapped gamma and color spaces for both SD (REC601) and HD (REC709) color spaces for both high and low lamp modes. Selecting each is as easy as using the buttons I created for each on my Pronto remote. The VEQ user interface is very easy to use. Just get a Xrite i1 probe and download HCFR and in an hour you'll be able to dial it in really well.

My setup is in a mixed use media room (white ceiling, light carpet, and only medium colored walls) so I don't miss the extra contrast offered by the newer units. As it is I don't think I can get the max out of this one at 15k:1. But using the VEQ my shadow detail and colors are awesome and so natural and that's what matters most to me.

Originally Posted by Coolme

I'm onboard with the calibration hardware but adding the videoEQ is going to be out of my way and budget.

Originally Posted by Coolme

I'm onboard with the calibration hardware but adding the videoEQ is going to be out of my way and budget. If there's no way around it I think I might end up getting something different. I value ease of use. So if the HD1 is not a good option maybe the AE4000 or W6000 from Benq will suit me better.

Originally Posted by guitarman

Me too I have colorfacts and calibrate things but I find there's no need for it with this projector. It looks great by itself, no circus look to the image it looks natural I like the colors. Plus you start tuning down the colors you're going to lose brightness/lumens. jmo everybody's different.

Originally Posted by Doug G

Anyone brave enough to put a non-OEM lamp in their RS1?

At about 1000 hours mine started flickering again in low lamp mode. A couple 5 hour stints on high didn't really cure it like it had in the past. Ran it for 30+ hours (total, not all at once) in high and still flickering occasionally in low lamp mode. I fear the electrodes may just be too far gone at this point to ever use it in low mode again.

I'm not inclined to use a non-OEM, just curious if anyone else has since they can be had for less than half the price of a genuine OEM unit these days.