Optoma MovieTime DV10 projector how to turn off the speakers

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Did you have to use the keystone adjustment at all to get the image squared up? That will reduce the image size a little bit (or a lot if you used it a lot).

I don't think the image size calculator is an exact tool. Did you take a tape measurer to the wall btw?

I guess the real issue is whether you can fill the screen that you're getting. If you can get your 92" you need, then you should be set.

As for the closet idea, hard to say without knowing more about the placement. If you leave clearance around it and it gets decent airflow then it should be fine.

I had my first projector in my dormroom set up like this
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Yes and I do notice at night that I see a little bright black color around the original video screen when a movie is playing. Is this normal ? Is this effects from keystone?

So far when I measured it was about a 88 inch screen so not quite 92 inch but I think I did over estimate a little with it being 9 feet away because I forgot to add in the length of the projector and connectors in the back.

Sorta wish I could get a bigger image size. I may beable to squeeze 90 inch out of it. Maybe even really close to 92 inch!

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: Juice Box

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Do you think it would be ok to put my projector in a small closet up high, I would make sure I left the door open though constantly, so I could get a bigger image ?

For some reason, I could be wrong, the projector doesn't seem to be giving me the right size image like it was suppose to from the information online but then again it could be a little off the information online. No big deal. Its not by a huge difference just a few inches I believe. Nothing to really worry about. I did do the max short throw distance as well I believe with the zoom. Inless I don't know where that option is and thought what I was doing was it when it really wasn't lol.

You have to be careful with the DV10 (I also own one) as it's throw is different from most projectors. It is meant to be the kind of projector you just set on your coffee table in front of a wall and play...not a perm. entertainment center piece. While I have mine setup as just that

It throws the image quite a bit upwards, mine is about 1.5 feet off the ground on a short table, and yet the top of the image is only a few inches from the ceiling, and it's a ~100" image! You have the tilt up the back end of the projector quite a bit and adjust keystone if you want a huge image, but to also have the projector up high, otherwise, it can't be done w/o totally ****** up the image

What are you talking about? Are you saying the DV10 isn't a real projector and just a toy please?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Did you have to use the keystone adjustment at all to get the image squared up? That will reduce the image size a little bit (or a lot if you used it a lot).

I don't think the image size calculator is an exact tool. Did you take a tape measurer to the wall btw?

I guess the real issue is whether you can fill the screen that you're getting. If you can get your 92" you need, then you should be set.

As for the closet idea, hard to say without knowing more about the placement. If you leave clearance around it and it gets decent airflow then it should be fine.

I had my first projector in my dormroom set up like this
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Yes and I do notice at night that I see a little bright black color around the original video screen when a movie is playing. Is this normal ? Is this effects from keystone?

So far when I measured it was about a 88 inch screen so not quite 92 inch but I think I did over estimate a little with it being 9 feet away because I forgot to add in the length of the projector and connectors in the back.

Sorta wish I could get a bigger image size. I may beable to squeeze 90 inch out of it. Maybe even really close to 92 inch!

Yeah having a border around the image is normal. Having a screen with borders will help minimize that (as long as you can actually get the image to fit) You might be able to get the screen size a bit larger if you turn on overscan (if that's an option).

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Did you have to use the keystone adjustment at all to get the image squared up? That will reduce the image size a little bit (or a lot if you used it a lot).

I don't think the image size calculator is an exact tool. Did you take a tape measurer to the wall btw?

I guess the real issue is whether you can fill the screen that you're getting. If you can get your 92" you need, then you should be set.

As for the closet idea, hard to say without knowing more about the placement. If you leave clearance around it and it gets decent airflow then it should be fine.

I had my first projector in my dormroom set up like this
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/DormProjectorShelf.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/DormProjectorShelf.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/DormProjectorShelf.jpg">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............dom/DormProjectorShelf.jpg</a></a></a>

Yes and I do notice at night that I see a little bright black color around the original video screen when a movie is playing. Is this normal ? Is this effects from keystone?

So far when I measured it was about a 88 inch screen so not quite 92 inch but I think I did over estimate a little with it being 9 feet away because I forgot to add in the length of the projector and connectors in the back.

Sorta wish I could get a bigger image size. I may beable to squeeze 90 inch out of it. Maybe even really close to 92 inch!

Yeah having a border around the image is normal. Having a screen with borders will help minimize that (as long as you can actually get the image to fit) You might be able to get the screen size a bit larger if you turn on overscan (if that's an option).

Thanks. What does overscan suppose to be for or used for? Just to make the image larger?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: Juice Box

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Do you think it would be ok to put my projector in a small closet up high, I would make sure I left the door open though constantly, so I could get a bigger image ?

For some reason, I could be wrong, the projector doesn't seem to be giving me the right size image like it was suppose to from the information online but then again it could be a little off the information online. No big deal. Its not by a huge difference just a few inches I believe. Nothing to really worry about. I did do the max short throw distance as well I believe with the zoom. Inless I don't know where that option is and thought what I was doing was it when it really wasn't lol.

You have to be careful with the DV10 (I also own one) as it's throw is different from most projectors. It is meant to be the kind of projector you just set on your coffee table in front of a wall and play...not a perm. entertainment center piece. While I have mine setup as just that

It throws the image quite a bit upwards, mine is about 1.5 feet off the ground on a short table, and yet the top of the image is only a few inches from the ceiling, and it's a ~100" image! You have the tilt up the back end of the projector quite a bit and adjust keystone if you want a huge image, but to also have the projector up high, otherwise, it can't be done w/o totally ****** up the image

What are you talking about? Are you saying the DV10 isn't a real projector and just a toy please?

I think he just means that it's meant for ease of use for placement and it limits your options a bit for mounting. In order to get such a short throw and to get the image in the right spot for offset, you lose some options for mounting (like ceiling mounting). The built in DVD player and speakers also cater to the folks who don't have or want to set up a whole system and just want to be able to set it down and play.

 

[pcslookout]

Whats the standard warranty on lamps please?

Also do you think I should get this projector from that apex something store instead ao I can get the 2 year lamp warranty? Is it worth to return this projector to circuit city after I receive it from the apex store?

 

[pcslookout]

I know the projector has 2 year warranty and I can upgrade to a more expensive 1 year warranty that has a loan unit sent to be the next day, they pay shipping, whenever my projector needs fixing. They pay for the shipping to send my projector to them as well!

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
The only thing that doesn't look that good is tv because all I have is composite on my vcr I believe. I don't think any vcrs come with s-video or or that other kind of three connectors.

How do you suppose to get the tv signal to come through like dvds?

Get a TV tuner for your PC. Also DVDs are a progressive source.

Composite sends the video signal: Luminance (Y), and color
S-Video seperates the color from the Luminace
and Component seperates them into Luminance, Y-Red, and Y-Blue

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Thanks. What does overscan suppose to be for or used for? Just to make the image larger?

If you watch TV today on a CRT screen, you're not seeing all of the picture, when you make a film you have to make sure it is within the "safe action" area. because when it is broadcast the image gets cropped. By turning on overscan you will see all of the broadcast signal..

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Whats the standard warranty on lamps please?

Also do you think I should get this projector from that apex something store instead ao I can get the 2 year lamp warranty? Is it worth to return this projector to circuit city after I receive it from the apex store?

Usually the manufacturer warranty on bulbs is not long. 90 days maybe?

If you wanted the 2 year warranty you should have ordered from Apex in the first place. Not fair to CC to return that one and get the other one.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Quasmo

Originally posted by: pcslookout
The only thing that doesn't look that good is tv because all I have is composite on my vcr I believe. I don't think any vcrs come with s-video or or that other kind of three connectors.

How do you suppose to get the tv signal to come through like dvds?

Get a TV tuner for your PC. Also DVDs are a progressive source.

Composite sends the video signal: Luminance (Y), and color
S-Video seperates the color from the Luminace
and Component seperates them into Luminance, Y-Red, and Y-Blue

Progressive scan DVD players can de-interlace and give you a 480p signal, but the DVD disc itself is 480i.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Whats the standard warranty on lamps please?

Also do you think I should get this projector from that apex something store instead ao I can get the 2 year lamp warranty? Is it worth to return this projector to circuit city after I receive it from the apex store?

Usually the manufacturer warranty on bulbs is not long. 90 days maybe?

If you wanted the 2 year warranty you should have ordered from Apex in the first place. Not fair to CC to return that one and get the other one.

True but I wanted to make sure it was the one I wanted and liked it first before actually buying it online. You can't try projectors in stores I don't think I will but I don't know if I really need that free 2 year lamp warranty? I bet they take forever to send you a replacement where I should beable to buy a replacement locally pretty quickly.

 

[pcslookout]

Wait I think my lamp has 180 day warranty and the projector now has a 3 year warranty! Though its not as good as a 3 year lamp warranty.

The reason being I paid with my mastercard credit card. Double the warranty!

Is it true that if a lamp will go out early or is bad it usually goes out the first couple of days or months ?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

Someone brought one of those pre-assembled $500 ones to my house, and I was not pleased with it.

 

[pcslookout]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

Well it being LCD puts it out to begin with now.

How can the lamps be only $30 ? How much are your replacement lamps?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

Someone brought one of those pre-assembled $500 ones to my house, and I was not pleased with it.

Anything specific wrong with it?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

Well it being LCD puts it out to begin with now.

How can the lamps be only $30 ? How much are your replacement lamps?

Mine are about $325.

You can read up at lumenlab to learn more about what makes them different.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: pcslookout

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
One thing to consider about bulbs is that the On/Off cycle is stressful for it. I think the general rule is that if you're going to be watching something again on it within 2 hours that it's better to just leave it on that turn it off and turn it on later.

(On/Off cycle puts as much wear on the bulb as leaving it on for 2 hours)

I haven't really looked at anything besides anecdotal comments on bulb life to know much about the overall tendencies of them as a whole.

My own AE900U bulb just started to get some flickering problems in a little less than a year and I replaced it. It's just something that comes with the territory. If you can deal with having to have a dark room and dealing with bulb replacement once in a while, then I think it's well worth it.

Wow I didn't know that. Thats the only thing I dislike about projectors. The expensive bulbs. I saw where a company made a custom projector where the bulb is only $30. Projector cost $499 but wasn't sure how good it was and if it had a short throw distance!

The lumenlabs one, right?

Yep do you know much about it please? Like does it have a good short throw distance? Image quality ? Is it DLP?

Not too sure about it. It's LCD based. Lumenlabs started off just producing plans for people to make DIY projectors and kind of recently started making production ones people could buy assembled.

Someone brought one of those pre-assembled $500 ones to my house, and I was not pleased with it.

Anything specific wrong with it?

Generally poor image quality across the board. There were also smudges in the lens system or whatnot, that messed with the image. To me, it'd make more sense to pick up a decent used PJ before buying something like that, even if the bulbs are so cheap. Not worth it.

 

[pcslookout]

How many amps does the DV10 have?

I have a problem where, at times, there needs to be 5 computers turned on at the same time while I may need turn of my projector. Will thise blow a fuse?

We had had the fuse blown before but not sure if there is a way to test or form a educated guess if it will blow a fuse or not with this much stuff on.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

It should say power usage in the manual