It has been just over a week since I received this projector. This post, unlike my last one from the 23.10.01, will be primarily about things I don't like about this projector. Before I get to that I wish to underline the fact that this projector has an outstanding picture and none of the digital projectors I saw (Sim 200,200DM, 10HT, 400q) comes even close. I would also say that in regards to black level and contrast it even rivals many CRT's.
Anyway, after a week with this thing I realize that DLP makes me tired. It may sound funny, but it is very true. Surprisingly it seems to apply to some people, my wife does not understand my complaints, I on the other hand feel a difference from the viewing experience with the 10HT (LCD). This effect should be tested and can only be realized after a few hours.
Another issue, I now come to realize is sharpness, I find the Sharp's picture to be soft compared to the 10HT, there is quite a difference. Again this complaint was not noticed by any one who watched its picture with amazement, but still people moving from LCD to DLP should make a point of this. All the 400q owners out there that are thinking of upgrading to the Sharp, you will not notice any difference in this regard, you may even find the 9000 to be sharper. As a result I'm looking for an upgrade from my Toshiba 6200 to the RP-91 which supposedly has a sharper picture (any comments on how sharp it really is?).
One last issue and this is perhaps the most important one, there is a very serious problem with Pal ("U" model). At first, I did not pay it any attention, but once you start to view more and more material you come to notice that there is a problem with motion. Fast moving action makes this projector display some horrible artifacts. Switching between the 2 filters (2D;3D) did not make any change, the problem was still there. I did not check this with Pal DVD, just OTH broadcasts. This point should be of concern to people intending to view Pal material.
Another issue concerning Pal is lip sync, there is quite a delay in the picture relative to the audio, this only occurs when viewing Pal, it does not show on 480P. I managed to fix this through my receiver the Onkyo 989. I'm going to try to get my dealer to change my projector to the European model, which apparently has no problems with Pal.
I hope the above remarks did not make you think less of this projector, because if they did you are in for one big surprise when you'll have a chance to see its fantastic picture!!
On a side note I would appreciate it if RP-91 owners can verify that this player does in fact display a sharp picture.
Thanx
Ran
Anyway, after a week with this thing I realize that DLP makes me tired. It may sound funny, but it is very true. Surprisingly it seems to apply to some people, my wife does not understand my complaints, I on the other hand feel a difference from the viewing experience with the 10HT (LCD). This effect should be tested and can only be realized after a few hours.
Another issue, I now come to realize is sharpness, I find the Sharp's picture to be soft compared to the 10HT, there is quite a difference. Again this complaint was not noticed by any one who watched its picture with amazement, but still people moving from LCD to DLP should make a point of this. All the 400q owners out there that are thinking of upgrading to the Sharp, you will not notice any difference in this regard, you may even find the 9000 to be sharper. As a result I'm looking for an upgrade from my Toshiba 6200 to the RP-91 which supposedly has a sharper picture (any comments on how sharp it really is?).
One last issue and this is perhaps the most important one, there is a very serious problem with Pal ("U" model). At first, I did not pay it any attention, but once you start to view more and more material you come to notice that there is a problem with motion. Fast moving action makes this projector display some horrible artifacts. Switching between the 2 filters (2D;3D) did not make any change, the problem was still there. I did not check this with Pal DVD, just OTH broadcasts. This point should be of concern to people intending to view Pal material.
Another issue concerning Pal is lip sync, there is quite a delay in the picture relative to the audio, this only occurs when viewing Pal, it does not show on 480P. I managed to fix this through my receiver the Onkyo 989. I'm going to try to get my dealer to change my projector to the European model, which apparently has no problems with Pal.
I hope the above remarks did not make you think less of this projector, because if they did you are in for one big surprise when you'll have a chance to see its fantastic picture!!
On a side note I would appreciate it if RP-91 owners can verify that this player does in fact display a sharp picture.
Thanx
Ran