[Philip HS]

Hello guys, sorry to bother you, but I have the following problem:


When I moved into my new home more than two years ago, I had my NEC XG 1352LC set up by a pro. He used no point convergence at all, because he said it would be bad for the projector and would cause degradation to the picture over the time (constant re-tweaking necessary).


He set up two modes for me (I use a Vigatec VC1280 Scaler):


1440x720 @ 90 Hz for NTSC

1440x864 @ 75 Hz for PAL


After more than two years and 1600 hours of viewing the picture is still stunning! No convergence drift at all.


Now, in the next days, I will get a D-Theater deck (thanks to your advice!), and I will need a new mode, 1080i @ 60 Hz, and I don´t want the pro to "Fly in" just for dialing in one single mode into an already perfectly calibrated projector.


So I tried it myself - I´am not a total tech-dummy after all ;-) First, I set up my PC for 1080i @ 60Hz. Then I started by copying the data of the current modes. I used some STATIC to reconverge, repositioned and resized the image, did some keystone and amplitude to Red and Blue.

The result is so-so, but the picture is still a bit "wavy", upper right corner looks, funny - I am not too happy. With point convergence, I get the picture 99.9% right, but I worry about reliability and convergence drift. I would prefer not to use point convergence, like the pro did.


Is there any manual online how to do a perfect mode-setup? I do not mean focus or Scheimpflug, as all the mechanical adjustments are alreay near perfect; just the things you can dial in with the remote...


Many thanks,


Philip

 

[Bjoern Roy]

No need to worry, buddy.


Next time i am in your proximity, i will certainly stop by and say hello. Will bring color analyzer and scope, so your preeeecious will shine again.


Since my horrid schedule is slowly getting back to its old 'more spare-time friendly' self, this could be sooner than you fear I am in Karlsruhe from time to time. How far to your new place is it from there? Mail me.


Regards

Bjoern

 

[Philip HS]

Hi Bjoern,


wow, that´s an offer I can´t refuse! You´re the man!


Of course I will pay for all your expenses! Usually, I need a little over 1 hour from my place to Karlsruhe, if I use the shortest route, which is (from Karlsruhe) via Landau, Annweiler, Pirmasens, Zweibrücken.


BTW, I have the JVC now, and X-Men2 and Alien - but there is no wow-effect, yet. It has more detail, yes, but 1080i @ 60 Hz does not look as good as 864P @ 75 Hz (PAL DVD via SDI to Vigatec Scaler) :-(


Yours,


Philip

 

[mikkelp]

Hey Bjørn!


Free beer, bratwurst and sauerkraut if you ever come by Copenhagen with your calibration equipment! ;O)


Mikkel

 

[Philip HS]

Quote:

Originally posted by mikkelp Free beer, bratwurst and sauerkraut if you ever come by Copenhagen with your calibration equipment! ;O)

Are those danish specialities ?

 

[garyfritz]

Hey, all the free (excellent microbrewed) beer and gourmet brats you can handle if you bring your calibration gear to Colorado!!!