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Re: Projector Recommendation

Pauliander — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:13:23 GMT

Hi Beofab, I have the Epson EH-TW5500 and I'm very satisfied with it (great value for money).

You may want to check: http://www.projectorreviews.com/ to learn more on different types and options.

Concerning the size of the screen I have chosen for a 106 inch screen (in a 50 m² living room).

If you have the space don't go for a small screen - IMHO it's simply size which makes the difference and no television comes even close.

Re: Projector Recommendation

Iconic-AV — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 02:45:44 GMT

We use a Barco 1208/2 , resolution 1600x1200p which is incredible

they are large though and weigh more than 80kgs so youll need a can of redbull before you can lift it above your head to ceiling mount it

If you can ever find one (and beat me to it) the Barco 909 is the top of the line with a max resolution of 3200x2560p

9 inch crt tubes with around 20,000 hour tube life

all easily run hd via a HDFURY 3

Re: Projector Recommendation

DrDimitris — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:09:53 GMT

Bv7Mk3:

Yes It is FORMAT...0 on the BEO4 to switch to the projector mode on the Bv7-40 Mk3 and the Bv 7-55.

Thank you. I thought FORMAT...0 could only activate the VGA port. Now let'w continue with reccomendations on Beofab's question. I am also curious on what other projectors Beoworlders use.

Re: Projector Recommendation

Bv7Mk3 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:36:28 GMT

Yes It is FORMAT...0 on the BEO4 to switch to the projector mode on the Bv7-40 Mk3 and the Bv 7-55.

Re: Projector Recommendation

DrDimitris — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:28:44 GMT

Bv7Mk3:

DrDimitris....On the Bv-7-40 Mk3 which is full 1080p, I used the Projector Dvi out socket but needed to attach a Hdmi to Dvi adaptor to use my 15m Hdmi cable. You could always use a Hdmi to Dvi lead (Hdmi on one end Dvi on the other to the tv) If you have a 7-40 with a Dvi socket but I wanted to use my Qed cable so used the converter plug.

My bedroom Bv7-32 has a Vga port not a Dvi fitted.

The Bv7-40 Mk3 and the Bv7-55 both have a Dvi connection.

The Bv7-40 tv's from the Mk3 onwards is a full 1080p tv.

Hope this helps.

I am familiar on this and thank you for the answer. What i ask is i thought you switch to prozector by pressing FORMAT, 0 on BEO4 to activate the projector port. With your setup is different i think. How do you switch to projector mode?

Re: Projector Recommendation

beojeff — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:19:33 GMT

I have a Sim 2 connected to a BeoSystem 3 in the living room and a Runco connected to the Avant in the bedroom for enjoying movies while in the jacuzzi with champagne and company. Ideal for date nights.

Re: Projector Recommendation

Seanie_230 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:58:50 GMT

Hi there

I have the optoma HD65 720p projector and the optoma panoview 96" electric screen.

It is amazing, i will one day change to the 1080p version / or the 3d if the bs3 supports it

good luck i love watching film on the beemer

Re: Projector Recommendation

Bv7Mk3 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:16:34 GMT

DrDimitris....On the Bv-7-40 Mk3 which is full 1080p, I used the Projector Dvi out socket but needed to attach a Hdmi to Dvi adaptor to use my 15m Hdmi cable. You could always use a Hdmi to Dvi lead (Hdmi on one end Dvi on the other to the tv) If you have a 7-40 with a Dvi socket but I wanted to use my Qed cable so used the converter plug.

My bedroom Bv7-32 has a Vga port not a Dvi fitted.

The Bv7-40 Mk3 and the Bv7-55 both have a Dvi connection.

The Bv7-40 tv's from the Mk3 onwards is a full 1080p tv.

Hope this helps.

Re: Projector Recommendation

DrDimitris — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:47:53 GMT

Bv7Mk3:

I have a Jvc DLA-HD 1,A great projector! Have a look at the new models that they have,all have great reviews.

I used mine on a Bv7-40 mk 3 now have 7-55.

You can now get some projectors that do 3D if your after that! Projection is a good way for 3D,as nice big screen sizes,so would get the effect unlike from a tv.

Look around,as you can get projector/screen deals.

Hope this helps.

If i may ask, do you use an HDMI cable to connect BV7 to the projector? Because i think the projector out of BV7 is VGA. Could you please clarify because i am interested on the issue.

Re: Projector Recommendation

Bv7Mk3 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:40:13 GMT

I have a Jvc DLA-HD 1,A great projector! Have a look at the new models that they have,all have great reviews.

I used mine on a Bv7-40 mk 3 now have 7-55.

You can now get some projectors that do 3D if your after that! Projection is a good way for 3D,as nice big screen sizes,so would get the effect unlike from a tv.

Look around,as you can get projector/screen deals.

Hope this helps.

Projector Recommendation

BeoFab — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:06:22 GMT

Hi Beoworlders,

I am thinking about adding a projector and an electrical screen to my set-up (bv 10+beo5+bl3+samsung br+appleTV).

Any projector recommendation/advice?

Thank you