| echow87 |
There ya go. Same as the one on the website. The Screenplay model is the same as the X1.
You can get it for a little bit cheaper if you look for deals. BTW, the X1 is a fantastic unit and many people like it. I however, have one and the only flaw is the rainbows. Since then, I have changed to a Barco Data 800 CRT Projector which throws a much nicer image and the contrast is 15,000:1.
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.j...8&catoid=-11661
Also, since you mentioned about DLP projectors, please visit www.avsforum.com since this forum is mainly about DIY Projectors. |
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| Lori |
Specs on the screen play - the more expensive one
COMPATIBILITY
Video: Component and RGB HDTV (720p, 1035i, 1080i)
Component EDTV (480p, 576p progressive scan),
Component, Composite and S-Video standard video
[480i, 576i, composite video SCART with adapter,
NTSC, NTSC M 4.43, SECAM: M,PAL: B, G, H, I, M, N]
Computer: Analog PC, Macintosh®, 1024x768
Resolution through intelligent resizing
Communication: USB
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
1 – S-Video: Standard Video, SDTV component (via included adapter)
1 – Composite (RCA): Standard Video
1 – HD15 VESA: HDTV RGB, HDTV component (via included adapter),
EDTV component (via included adapter), computer
1 – 3.5mm mini-jack: audio input
1 – Monitor output
DISPLAY
Projection System: SVGA 800x600 12° DDR DMD
Resolution: 800x450 (16:9), 800x600 (4:3)
Projection Lens: F/2.4, 21-25mm focal length
Color Wheel: Proprietary auto-calibrating, 4 segment, 2x color wheel;
3-segment, 2x in Video mode
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 full on/full off
Lamp: 150-Watt SHP (4000 hours)
Lumens: 1100 max ANSI lumens
Colors: 16.7 million simultaneously displayable
Modes: Front/rear/ceiling mode
Focusing Distance: 5'/1.5 m to ∞
Keystone Correction: Digital, up to +/- 20°
Throw Ratio: 1.89:1 - 2.27:1 (distance/width)
GENERAL
Product Dimensions: 4.2" (H) x 9.8" (W) x 12.5" (L); 10.6cm x 24.9cm x 31.8cm
Weight: 6.8 lbs/3.1 kg
Power Supply: 100V – 240V at 50 – 60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 5° – 40° C at sea level (0 – 10,000’) ; 41° – 104° F
Conformances: UL, c-Ul,TUV GS, GOST, C-Tick, NOM, IRAM, FCC B, CISPR22/EN55022,
EN 55024/CISPR 24, CB certified according to IEC60950/EN60950; 1997,
P(SE), MIC
Ships with: Power cord, Home Entertainment remote, S-video cable, component
(3 RCA) to S-video adapter, component (3 RCA) to HD15 adapter,
AV cable, computer cable, printed user’s guide (English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Norwegian), Quick Start Card, Storage case
Warranty: 2 years part and labor, 1 year accessories
Lamp Warranty: 90 days or 500 hours
*Specifications subject to change
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Specs on the X1 - the cheaper one
General
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 standard; 16:9 wide
Brightness: 1100 max ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 full on/full off
Data Compatibility: SVGA, VGA, XGA, Macintosh®
Display: DLP™ by Texas Instruments: 0.55" SVGA DDR DMD
Image Size (diagonal): 2.7’ to greater than 21.6’ (0.8m to greater than 6.5m)
Light Source: 150W SHP/ 4000 hours
Native Resolution: SVGA (800 x 600)
Projection Lens: Zoom lens with manual focus and manual zoom adjust
Projection Methods: Front, rear, ceiling
Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV, HDTV (1080i and 720p RBGHV)
Maximum Projection Distance : 32.3’/ 9.8m
Minimum Projection Distance: 5’/ 1.5m
Zoom Ratio: 1.2:1
Size
Dimensions: 9.8" (W) x 12.5" (L) x 4.2" (H)/24.9cm x 31.8cm x 10.6cm
Weight: 6.8 lbs/ 3.1kg
Input
Input Sources: Computer (VGA 15-pin HDDSUB female); video (S-Video 6-pin mini DIN, component RCA through S-Video adapter, and composite video RCA); audio (3.5mm mini-jack)
Output
Audio: 2.5-Watt mono speaker
Brightness: 1100 max ANSI lumens
Number of Colors: 16.7 million
Projection Distances/Image Sizes: X1 Distance Chart
Other
H-Sync Range: 31.5 – 80 kHz
Lamp Warranty: 90 days or 500 hours, whichever comes first
Operating Temperature: 5° to 40° C at sea level (0 to 10,000'); 41° – 104° F
Power Consumption: 200-Watt (typical); 250-Watt (maximum)
Power Supply: 100V-240V at 50-60Hz
Ships Standard with: Soft carry case, Lens cap, Wireless Navigator Remote Control (including batteries), color-coded cable straps, standard VESA 15-pin analog computer cable, 3.5mm computer audio cable, power cord (national and regional variants), SCART adapter (EMEA Only), S-video cable (4 meter), Projector System CD includes: multi-language projector User Guide, projector Quick Start Card, URL/service information/accessories after market, user manual (printed version, Quick Start Card (printed version)
V-Sync Range: 50 – 85 Hz (85Hz at XGA only)
Warranty: Two-year standard
Now, tell me if they are the same projector. |
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| sullivan18 |
| they still look the same for the most part |
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| echow87 |
| Most ppl stick with the X1, and like I said before, visit www.avsforum.com and goto the forums section and click on the one that says $3,500 or lower, and there will be many threads about the X1 and other projectors as well. Also, some ppl will share info about how to make the pic much better on the X1. |
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| sullivan18 |
| Echow where can i buy one of these Barco Data 800 CRT Projectors? |
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| echow87 |
Uh, theres a lot more different kind of CRT projectors. BTW, CRT Projectors weighs from 70lbs to a whopping 200lbs~.
Also, CRT are harder to set up and is not just plugging it in and do a little adjustment like the lcd and dlp projectors. CRT can take from 20mins for a pro, and about 1 hour setup the first time. It took me about 1 hour but now, I can do it in 20 mins.
I would highly suggest you to view the threads on www.avsforum.com This is the site that covers all about projectors, RPTV, plasmas, lcd, screens, etc. Very excellent site.
But since you are wanting a CRT projector, you might want to contact Curt Palme at: curtpalme@shaw.ca
And tell him you would like a Data CRT Projector and your budget is .... |
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| sullivan18 |
i just emailed him, so is it better then comercial projectors? and what did you mean it takes longer to set up? What all is involved? and how much did yours cost? (new or used)
Thanks!
Chris |
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| echow87 |
All CRT throws a good picture. Just depends what model. Some can handle high res while some can only handle 480i (i would stay away from these units). My barco 800 costed $500 + $85 shipping. The unit I got was a fairly large one 24"W, 13"H, 38"D.
The Sony 1031q models, the link you posted, is a very good projector but I have never tried it yet. I would stay away from it since the thing could get damaged if the refresh rate is too high. I would suggest you to get the same model I have or other models.
But the Barco projectors to me are the easiest to converge the three tubes.
Also, CRT can have burn-ins and lots of other issues. But, instead of finding on Ebay, I would suggest to look on Ebay with the seller username audiovideotechnician (something like that). That is Curt listings. His projectors are shippied via a very nice playwood crate. I would just personally buy from him via email.
Once again, please goto www.avsforum.com You can even post there under the crt forum and ask if anyone is willing to sell me a crt projector for $1000 or w/e shipped. That is what I did and I got great deals.
A list of projectors you should look into (from poorest to the best for each brand, theres too many to list but here are the popular ones):
Barco:
Data 800 (1024x768)
Graphic 800 (1280x1024)
808 Theres 4 different models, all of them are great (1600x1200)
Sony:
VPH-1272q or qm. (1600x1200) a very nice unit
G70 - Expensive
G90 - Very expensive
Electrohome:
ECP 3000/4000
Marquee 8000/8500/9500 (2500x2000) - All good units, either ones would be fine
NEC:
NEC PG4200 and up
NEC XG series
Admin: Sorry for posting CRT projector stuff that has nothing to do with DIY LCD Projectors. |
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| dracul |
Is it realistic to try to make your own CRT projector?
I know nothing about this but what if we took 3 flat screen xga monitors and 3 crt lens triplets(surplus) and converged the 3 images. With the use of a PC and 3 video cards you can set each monitor to be only 1 color only I think. Ok this would cost about $500 usd but we would have much longer lasting projector.
With 150mm diameter triplet for each monitor and 3 times brighter again it should be decent brightness.
Would this be better image than an lcd projector in terms of contrast? |
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| echow87 |
| That would not work at all. It is impossible to converge the three monitors. CRT projector convergence is very tight. It is controlled via a controller that controls where you want each of the beam to hit at. I would just go buy a CRT projector. It is much better than LCd projector no matter what (for movies). But for spreadsheet, LCD projector is the way to go. |
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