Author Topic: The Panasonic AE900 Thread (Read 20936 times)

yakisoba · « **Reply #60 on:** Dec 16, 2005 at 10:44 AM »

where do you guys buy your projectors? Do they offer O% interest payable in 12 or more months?

I'm really interested in getting one ... but can't do it in one bulk payment.

Munskie · « **Reply #61 on:** Dec 16, 2005 at 10:49 AM »

Quote from: yakisoba on Dec 16, 2005 at 10:44 AM

where do you guys buy your projectors? Do they offer O% interest payable in 12 or more months?

I'm really interested in getting one ... but can't do it in one bulk payment.

try getting in touch with mr. sonny tuazon of SGT Home Theater, he can give you a good deal. may listing sa audio/video stores.

Full HD 3D · « **Reply #62 on:** Dec 16, 2005 at 11:00 AM »

Quote from: dts_es on Dec 15, 2005 at 08:54 PM

maybe this can help: http://www.projectorcentral.com

DLPs used to reign in terms of black level and contrast but more pricey compared to LCDs. But the gap closed with the release of AE900 & Z4 sporting high resolution(1280 native), higher contrast ratio, video quality & performance that exceeds DLPs. So, 'value for hard earned 13th mo. + bonus' I'll go for the AE900.

Thanks a lot!Sir

jambam · « **Reply #63 on:** Dec 16, 2005 at 08:03 PM »

Nakakuha stock dealer ko . Spent 30 mins testing ... Maganda nga !!!!

Munskie · « **Reply #64 on:** Dec 28, 2005 at 07:12 AM »

just got my PANNY ae900 projector from SGT home theater.........HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!

ricky · « **Reply #65 on:** Dec 28, 2005 at 04:26 PM »

WOW it will really be a happy new year for you,congrats bro.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #66 on:** Jan 03, 2006 at 09:16 AM »

Quote from: ricky on Dec 14, 2005 at 02:36 PM

Bros dont worry about the bulbs,i've been using mine to my heartys content for over a year now ant have consumed only 655hrs at this time aT low lamp life setting. Dont save for the bulb but for the dlp upgrade instead

Whew! My Panny is now 25 days old and I have used up 85 hrs already. It must be the holiday season, over 50 visitors and that ultimate demo disk project (70 movies, 100 chapters & 3 hrs. of the best sounding DTS & DD demos).

I need to get out more

bachwitz · « **Reply #67 on:** Jan 03, 2006 at 09:21 AM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 03, 2006 at 09:16 AM

Whew! My Panny is now 25 days old and I have used up 85 hrs already. It must be the holiday season, over 50 visitors and that ultimate demo disk project (70 movies, 100 chapters & 3 hrs. of the best sounding DTS & DD demos).

I need to get out more

sir saan makakakuha nung demo disc? TIA

MAtZTER · « **Reply #68 on:** Jan 03, 2006 at 09:42 AM »

Sorry bro, its not available anymore. Its a compilation done by 12 pinoydvd members who contributed their DVDs to make this project possible. Sharing or copying of any sort is not allowed. Each disk is actually personalized to avoid any copying.

bachwitz · « **Reply #69 on:** Jan 03, 2006 at 09:50 AM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 03, 2006 at 09:42 AM

Sorry bro, its not available anymore. Its a compilation done by 12 pinoydvd members who contributed their DVDs to make this project possible. Sharing or copying of any sort is not allowed. Each disk is actually personalized to avoid any copying.

:'(

di ba pwede maging pang thirteen ako. J/K

Munskie · « **Reply #70 on:** Jan 03, 2006 at 12:11 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 03, 2006 at 09:16 AM

Whew! My Panny is now 25 days old and I have used up 85 hrs already. It must be the holiday season, over 50 visitors and that ultimate demo disk project (70 movies, 100 chapters & 3 hrs. of the best sounding DTS & DD demos).

I need to get out more

grabe sir matz.....hehe....ipon na for lamp replacement.....hehe. good movies are up next year pa naman....x-men 3, superman returns....da vinci code...whew!!!!

jambam · « **Reply #71 on:** Jan 10, 2006 at 12:54 PM »

Guys, If you will ever be using a htpc to drive this projector I suggest that you use the HDMI input via a DVI to HDMI cable... This will allow you to turn off overscan and be able to get 1:1 pixel mapping...Which allow you to display the available HD content from the net in all it's hi -def glory...

w/out compromises

dts-HD 3D · « **Reply #72 on:** Jan 10, 2006 at 02:43 PM »

Nice! where did you get ur dvi-hdmi cable? how much? and how do you turn off overscan? can't find the setting for my 9800pro catalyst(control center)

dts-HD 3D · « **Reply #73 on:** Jan 10, 2006 at 09:04 PM »

AE900 ----------------- 2005 Audioholics Product of the Year Awards as 'Moderate Priced Front Projector'.

http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/2005productawards.php

jambam · « **Reply #74 on:** Jan 10, 2006 at 09:18 PM »

dts-es... got the cable from a fellow pinoydvd member , meridian audio ... 2.5K, overscan setting is in the AE900 menu only when you use the hdmi input

dts-HD 3D · « **Reply #75 on:** Jan 11, 2006 at 01:48 AM »

oh ok.

yup i found it, over scan is under 'position' menu. tnx

Full HD 3D · « **Reply #76 on:** Jan 11, 2006 at 11:06 AM »

Quote from: jambam on Jan 10, 2006 at 09:18 PM

dts-es... got the cable from a fellow pinoydvd member , meridian audio ... 2.5K, overscan setting is in the AE900 menu only when you use the hdmi input

Hi! Does anyone know who's selling HDMI cable by the meter?Thanks in advance

JT · « **Reply #77 on:** Jan 11, 2006 at 11:24 AM »

AE900 tweaks ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=589234&page=1&pp=30

dts-HD 3D · « **Reply #78 on:** Jan 11, 2006 at 05:30 PM »

Nice find.

very informative for me as i dont have the AVIA nor DVE disc yet, will try the settings later.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #79 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 11:26 AM »

informative, but in my experience, different DVD players give different picture qualities. Some are brighter and more colorful than others.

So I am not so sure if this would be useful for me.

Munskie · « **Reply #80 on:** Jan 12, 2006 at 09:50 PM »

meron pa pala filter projector ne? hmm...might be too complicated for me to tweak the panny.....but i have avia disc and i hope it will help sa calibration...if not go for outside help....informative yung site...thanks.

Munskie · « **Reply #81 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 04:55 AM »

i have just finished setting up my system....iba talaga ang home theater experience when you use a PJ, especially this panny. i used a hdmi/dvi cable, and all i could say that PQ is really spectacular.

Dracula · « **Reply #82 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 10:06 AM »

Can you get the AE900 on installment?(0% 12 months thing) And where?

MAtZTER · « **Reply #83 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 10:29 AM »

I saw an ad, Listening in Style has a 12 months promo for the AE900.

Dracula · « **Reply #84 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 11:42 AM »

how do you set up the projector? on a ceiling mount or just on a table in the room? the screens that are being sold are they freestanding or do you have to mount them on the ceiling?.......lot of questions kasi I just did the math and definitely mas practical ang front projector.......sino may set-up na front PJ na pwede ma dalaw para makita ko lang how much work is needed to set-up the PJ properly...sana somebody with a panny ae900 para sabay audition two birds with one stone ba....

MAtZTER · « **Reply #85 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 12:10 PM »

I put mine on a shelf at the back, since its got a zoom function, it could be placed almost anywhere.

Setting up wasnt much of a problem. Just screw the screen to the front wall. Put the PJ on a shelf, do some focusing/zooming and its done. My component cable was already hidden in the ceilings in advance.

click here

munskie also has a similar setup with the AE900 at the HT gallery thread.

Dracula · « **Reply #86 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 12:46 PM »

Can you post the dimensions of the room and how big a screen you are projecting the AE900 on to, the room I'm planning to use as an HT room may be too small to accomodate a front pj...sayang naman kung bili ako ng front pj tapos 42" lang pala ang optimum screen size ng room ko or ok lang ba yon?

Sir MatZ,

Yung HT room mo is that DIY only? or did you get professional help?

Looked at the earlier posts mayroon palang nakalagay na room dimensions.....

jambam · « **Reply #87 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 01:23 PM »

My problem was I still had my 50" (4 x3) Toshiba RPTV in the living room blocking my 70" screen. Di pa mabenta .So what I did was gumawa kami ng DIY screen using blockout cloth on a 53" x 30 " wooden frame. Making a 60" wide screen. ( cost was less than P500)

I just placed the DIY screen in front of the toshiba and now I have a 60" wide (diagonal) Screen , Just right for my current viewing distance. If I want to use the TV it's like just moving a picture frame as the screen is so light. And when I am able to relocate the TV or sell it . I have the bigger screen to use.

Also I have 2 connections on my AE900 one is DVD to component using a Philips 642 and another is HDMI from a HTPC Dvi connector... And the difference is really big ,specially that I am able to watch native 720p or 1080i material using the HTPC. Or maybe the Philips is just very crappy.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #88 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 01:56 PM »

We had a really hard time selling our RPTV as well, even at very low prices.

Drac: the HT room was all DIY and months of research on acoustic principles. I am too "kurips" to get any professional help (psychologist baka pwede

)

The 100 inches diagonal, 84x84 screen viewing is ok at 3.5 m viewing distance. I dont know if its a factor, but I use a 720p/1080i dvd player, so watching it at that distance isnt dizzying at all. All our guests were comfortable with the viewing distance.

Dracula · « **Reply #89 on:** Jan 24, 2006 at 02:14 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 24, 2006 at 01:56 PM

We had a really hard time selling our RPTV as well, even at very low prices.

Drac: the HT room was all DIY and months of research on acoustic principles. I am too "kurips" to get any professional help (psychologist baka pwede )

The 100 inches diagonal, 84x84 screen viewing is ok at 3.5 m viewing distance. I dont know if its a factor, but I use a 720p/1080i dvd player, so watching it at that distance isnt dizzying at all. All our guests were comfortable with the viewing distance.

Thanks for the info....nakalimutan ko na yung specs ng dvd player ko pero sana it would make a good match with the ae900. Not too keen on acoustic treatments kasi baka temporary lang yung HT room pag nagkakids kami demoted to the living room na yung HT(another reason why nagdadalawang isip ako to get a front PJ might have trouble controlling lighting in the living room) until I can add another room to the house to accomodate an HT room. Sana my wife likes the room so much bawasan na lang yung planned kids hehe.