[bjt]

Update - had the GT750 about a month now.

- Turns out that plugging headphones directly into the audio out causes distortion. Connecting to a hifi and plugging headphones in to that works fine.
- Bought a Panoview DP-9080MWL 80" pull-up screen to use with the projector. Works really well without having to drill into the walls, would recommend this for anyone in a rented house!
- I noticed that the focus changes a bit while the projector warms up, so it's best to set focus after 5 mins or so.
- I'm now using the component and S-Video connections as well as HDMI, works well!

[chrisf74]

Hi bjt,

I've just got a GT750 and was looking at getting a Panoview DP-9080MWL screen. Could you do me a favour and measure the depth & height of the case once the screen is rolled down? The Optoma site has the size as being 1930 x 60.19 x 77 - is that really correct? Only I want to double-check that it would fit in the storage space that I have in mind for it!

Thanks very much!

Chris

[jaynigs]

Anyone have any trouble fitting the lens cap? mine doesnt want to go on very easily, and when it does it falls off with consumate ease..

There is a metal plate inside, i tried removing that, but still not helped much

[bjt]

Originally Posted by chrisf74

Hi bjt,

Could you do me a favour and measure the depth & height of the case once the screen is rolled down?

Chris

No worries, will measure it when I get home tonight.

Originally Posted by jaynigs

Anyone have any trouble fitting the lens cap? mine doesnt want to go on very easily, and when it does it falls off with consumate ease..

Takes a fair amount of pressure to put on for me too. It seems to be only held on by friction.

After we watched a 3D film last night (Shark Night 3D - silly, but all good fun) I managed to break the arm of one of the 3D glasses while putting it back into its box. The plastic at the hinge is really thin and honestly a bit crap considering they cost £50. I'm going to try epoxying it back together.

Also noticed this projector coming out early next year:

BenQ W1080ST
Big Screen 3D Fun With BenQ
Any short throw native 1080 projectors due out?

If this has a reasonably low input lag for gaming and isn't too much more expensive, it could be a natural upgrade from the GT750.

[jaynigs]

ok bjt, will try, but i feel a bit uneasy about applying too much force, the lens moves a little when i do

Did you remove the metal plate inside the cap? are you meant to?

[bjt]

Originally Posted by chrisf74

Hi bjt,

I've just got a GT750 and was looking at getting a Panoview DP-9080MWL screen. Could you do me a favour and measure the depth & height of the case once the screen is rolled down? The Optoma site has the size as being 1930 x 60.19 x 77 - is that really correct?

Chris

Including the handle, I got 193cm x 6cm x 11cm, so it looks like the site is correct apart from not taking the handle's height into account.

Originally Posted by jaynigs

Did you remove the metal plate inside the cap? are you meant to?

No, the cap only slides on about 5mm or so. The edges of the lens fit into a groove on the cap (I think?)

[chrisf74]

Including the handle, I got 193cm x 6cm x 11cm, so it looks like the site is correct apart from not taking the handle's height into account.

Thanks very much for that. It looks like the screen will just store away in the space I had in mind for it

[wad]

ok just made a tension 16:9-92"screen out of heavy duty cotton thermal blackout cloth, it`s looking good so far, with this it is portable in a way can be mounted in any room any wall, anyway the screen is a light grey we are planing on painting it with BW what do we need to prime it and will the BW take to it? to make it even better.
also we found one corner kicks out so we be using velcro to stick the bottom corners back so it`s all hidden and flat, or is there another way

[signor]

hi guys, i follow this thread since last summer, and now i decided to buy this projector.
i'd just like to know if it has the RGB calibration, because for the first month i will project on a wall that is not perfectly white (it's very pale orange) and i don't want to much color distortion.
after this christmas holidays i'm planning to buy a screen paint (white or light grey).
thanks

ps. @bjt: you mean that if you plug your headphones into the projector audio out the sound is distorted, but if you connect projector --> hifi --> headphones the sound is clear?

[j1mgg]

Just got this projector today and what a doodle to setup. Just got it setup on the wall in the living room just now and it looks great(first projector so may be a bit over excited).

The only thing I noticed is it is outputting at 1080i, should I be worried.

Was in pc world and they seem to be whittling down their stock so not sure if there is a new version on the horizon, but the guy thought optoma do their release in April. If you can collect one from a store near you the XL version is 539. I had to go to maplin where it was 600, where I got 30 off and a 25 voucher so wasn't too bad.

[Saangreal]

Hello folks!

I was about to buy a new TV but then the idea of having a projector hit me and after doing some research I have my eye set on the GT750, however I have a problem.

My room is very limited regarding space and viewing position. The only way I could watch a projector screen is from about 2 meters away, with the bottom of the screen being 1,45 meters off the ground. From this position I would have to tilt my head up quite a lot, which I am assuming would ruin 3D, and due to the close viewing position I would get a fair bit of screen-door effect.

Could someone please try to watch the screen from this close up and tell me how the picture looks like? Am I better off just buying a TV?

[chrisf74]

Hi signor,

i'd just like to know if it has the RGB calibration

Sorry for the delay in replying. Here's a photo I took yesterday of the RGB settings available.

Hope it's of help!

Chris

[aoaaron]

can anyone give a rough estimate to how old this PJ is and if a 1080p version will be available anytime soon? this PJ seems very affordable... just wish it was 1080p for future proofing abit,.

[wad]

Video Compatibility1080p24/50/60, 1080i50/60, 720p50/60, 576p50, 480p60

[rmg]

What about the benq mate. Similar price, spec and throw plus you get 1080p and a bit of lense shift.

[rlittlefellow]

Hi,

I just bought the gt750 and want to mount it on the ceiling..I just wanted to know if anyone knows if the NBT717M mount mentioned earlier in this thread has the ability to move (not tilt) the PJ forward backwards left/right for slight adjustment?

[dazzzler]

Originally Posted by rlittlefellow

Hi,

I just bought the gt750 and want to mount it on the ceiling..I just wanted to know if anyone knows if the NBT717M mount mentioned earlier in this thread has the ability to move (not tilt) the PJ forward backwards left/right for slight adjustment?

Hi, thats the one i bought and was talking about earlier in this thread. If you take a look at some pictures of it you see that the bit that you use to fasten the mount is circular. This means the head that fits to the ceiling can effectively be screwed in at any angle.

The reason i got the mount was that i was worried about the lack of zoom so the distance from the screen was critical. So i bought this mount, made sure that the mount was attached to the projector so that the "rail mechanism" allowed forward and backwards movement rather than left to right.

So in answer to your question, in practice, it allows either forwards/backwards or left/right depending on how you attach the projector.

It was still a bit of a pest to setup, i'd recommend 3 people, one to hold it up, one mark the points on the ceiling and the third to make any tombstone/aspect ratio adjustsments to the picture using the remote, as they also affect the placement/distance/tilt etc

Hope that helps

[j1mgg]

Originally Posted by aoaaron

can anyone give a rough estimate to how old this PJ is and if a 1080p version will be available anytime soon? this PJ seems very affordable... just wish it was 1080p for future proofing abit,.

The projector is just over 18 months old and I have heard they should be bringing out a new one sometime this year, I would expect it to be 1080p.

As the person above has mentioned have a look at the benq.

[rlittlefellow]

Originally Posted by dazzzler

Hi King,

Got it from amazon £25 delivered, exactly the same as the £60-70 optoma one

PROJECTOR CEILING MOUNT BRACKET UNIVERSAL UP TO 10KG UK: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

They also do it in black, get the m3 screws from ebay, have a read of the reviews on amazon. It is a bit fiddly but I reckon it does a great job.

Cheers

Darren

I've ordered this projector myself can you tell me how long it took for delivery and also what length m3 bolts for projector cheers

[dazzzler]

Originally Posted by rlittlefellow

I've ordered this projector myself can you tell me how long it took for delivery and also what length m3 bolts for projector cheers

I always go for super saver delivery and its nearly always delivered within a couple of days if amazon are the actual seller. I think the mount took a week or so. The m3 screws i went for had a 10mm long thread, but in hindsight it doesn't give you much to play with, so i'd probably go for the next size up (15mm?) and buy some washers if you need to pad it out.

I know sounds a bit random, but it is a generic mount, so there are limitless ways to actually attach it with all the different lenght arms etc that come with it. It'll look a bit of a pigs ear in your hands,, but when its up there you wont see it so its not an issue.

[Toshman]

Originally Posted by dazzzler

I always go for super saver delivery and its nearly always delivered within a couple of days if amazon are the actual seller. I think the mount took a week or so. The m3 screws i went for had a 10mm long thread, but in hindsight it doesn't give you much to play with, so i'd probably go for the next size up (15mm?) and buy some washers if you need to pad it out.

I know sounds a bit random, but it is a generic mount, so there are limitless ways to actually attach it with all the different lenght arms etc that come with it. It'll look a bit of a pigs ear in your hands,, but when its up there you wont see it so its not an issue.

Never pay extra for delivery on Amazon, as said free super saver delivery is always as quick as the paid delivery options in my experience. They are also doing a free trial of Amazon Prime at the moment, its normally not worth it at £49/year but for a free trial it's spot on, it gives you free next day delivery!

[ScoobyZ]

I have this specific gt750 mount and am pleased with it:

Ceiling Mount To Fit Optoma GT750 | eBay

[rlittlefellow]

I did look at that count on ebay but it didn't look like it had a lot of adjustment on it so I ordered the optoma replica one.

[rlittlefellow]

Well I received the mount today and it looks a pain in the arse to setup....any tips or steps on how to get it mounted correctly....

[rlittlefellow]

Just checking the settings while mounting my pj and i notice it has a zoom feature? I thought his pj did not have zoom? will this impair the quality of picture if used.

[Toshman]

Originally Posted by ScoobyZ

I have this specific gt750 mount and am pleased with it:

Ceiling Mount To Fit Optoma GT750 | eBay

Hi, do you find this mount to be very secure, I ask because I am looking for a new mount as my existing one moves whenever I put the lens cap on! Also, how easy is it to remove the PJ once installed?

[ScoobyZ]

Yep seems secure to me and I'm a fussy git. I leave the lens cap off though.

To remove you just need to undo the thumb screw.

It also pivots left to right and up and down. I also bought a generic one and it was useless on the GT750 so went for this one.

[Toshman]

Originally Posted by ScoobyZ

Yep seems secure to me and I'm a fussy git. I leave the lens cap off though.

To remove you just need to undo the thumb screw.

It also pivots left to right and up and down. I also bought a generic one and it was useless on the GT750 so went for this one.

Good stuff, I've got a HD300X so I'm just checking with the vendor whether they do one to fit.

[dazzzler]

Originally Posted by rlittlefellow

Just checking the settings while mounting my pj and i notice it has a zoom feature? I thought his pj did not have zoom? will this impair the quality of picture if used.

Its a digital zoom, so generally regarded as a "no no" to use if you want the best possible picture

[rlittlefellow]

Got the projector up today...attached to plasterboard only using snaptoggles which are very good.

This mount is good as it has a lot odds adjustments but its very stiff so quite hard to make slight adjustments without being a bit forcefull which scared the shizer out of me with it been attached to plasterboard only.

I've almost got it set bang on but to be honest I'm not overly worried as I will mostly be used for gaming so wont be looking at sides of screen if its a few mml out.