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I finally received my HT3000 projector back from Sim2, which was upgraded to "e" status. The upgrade consists of:
* New lamp
* New color wheel
* Unishape ballast
* EEPROM
I re-mounted the projector, fired it up. Going through the menu system, the first difference I noticed was an option for lamp output (160w or 200w). The default is 160w. I played a blu-ray disc (Fifth Element..what else?) as a test. This thing is bright. At the 160w bulb setting, it is definately brighter than my original HT-3000. I have a small screen (Firehawk 80" diagonal) and was pleased with the punchy picture...no need to go to high-bulb here probably until I have about 1000 hours on this thing.
I'm using the EN5 gamma for my film-based material, and EN2 for my DirecTV video stuff. After tweaking for a couple of evenings, I am *very* satisfied. This is a picture I can live with for a very long time.
After two nights playing around viewing different source material, I didn't notice any rainbows. Some here have complained, but let's face it: some people are more sensitive to RBE than others. I've read posts here from people who claim to see RBE on *all* single-chip projectors, making them a non-option. For me, no problem. I've never had a guest complain either.
For the original HT-3000 owners wishing to upgrade, I say DO IT. Sim2 is being more than generous with the low upgrade fee.
TA
* New lamp
* New color wheel
* Unishape ballast
* EEPROM
I re-mounted the projector, fired it up. Going through the menu system, the first difference I noticed was an option for lamp output (160w or 200w). The default is 160w. I played a blu-ray disc (Fifth Element..what else?) as a test. This thing is bright. At the 160w bulb setting, it is definately brighter than my original HT-3000. I have a small screen (Firehawk 80" diagonal) and was pleased with the punchy picture...no need to go to high-bulb here probably until I have about 1000 hours on this thing.
I'm using the EN5 gamma for my film-based material, and EN2 for my DirecTV video stuff. After tweaking for a couple of evenings, I am *very* satisfied. This is a picture I can live with for a very long time.
After two nights playing around viewing different source material, I didn't notice any rainbows. Some here have complained, but let's face it: some people are more sensitive to RBE than others. I've read posts here from people who claim to see RBE on *all* single-chip projectors, making them a non-option. For me, no problem. I've never had a guest complain either.
For the original HT-3000 owners wishing to upgrade, I say DO IT. Sim2 is being more than generous with the low upgrade fee.
TA