simion1989
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I'm buying my first projector on Sunday so am very new to all of this. It's a JVC HD100 and I'm picking it up for £450. Any advice on what to look out for when I see it?
Yes that's right it's the one in Surrey. Thank you for this, it's all very useful. The seller seems genuine but it's always good to know what sort of things to look out for!I had a JVC HD1 until recently rather than a HD100, but that sounds like a good deal (there was one on eBay recently, in Surrey, don't know if it was that one).
If I think of anything else I'll add.
- Firstly, check for any flashing lights on the top of the PJ - there should just be a steady green light on when PJ is on, which flashes when it is switched off during the cool-down process, then goes red when in standby. Ideally make sure the PJ is switched on when you're there.
- Check that the lamp is an OEM JVC if that is how it being sold as, as some aftermarket lamps don't last. Obviously check the lamp hours per the Menu/Info button are as described by seller (it's easy to reset them of course, for when you genuinely change the bulb). There is a service menu where I imagine you can check total hours on PJ, but might be rude to check in front of the buyer
- Check how bright the picture is generally - JVC's aren't that bright generally, so don't expect to see the picture well unless the room is darkened.
- Check the convergence by putting on the Grid / test pattern and looking at the lines up close - there are settings to improve the convergence, but they can only correct so far if the convergence is a long way out.
- Make sure the (manual) lens shift wheels work properly and don't snag - the ones on my HD1 were "loose" to turn (in the opposite direction to the previous shift) until they actually go to the point of shifting the image, and then they felt stable and controlled.
- Similarly, check the zoom and focus rings turn smoothly.
- Check for obvious signs of abuse - the black finish will probably have light swirls as is typical on gloss finishes, but you don't want to find scratches.
- If it has been ceiling mounted, check that the feet are supplied (if you're planning to put the projector upright) - they screw on and off (completely) to allow ceiling-mounting.
- These older JVC models didn't seem to suffer from the pink-banding (optical block) issues that the later HD350 to HD950 models all did, but have a look for just in case - and check the projected image is ok without the "edge-masking setting" set to 0% (this was a solution to hiding the pink-banding on the later models) - the setting is in one of the menu options (cannot remember which one, but you can download the manual from t'internet in meantime).
- The fan shouldn't be that noisy at all on "Normal" mode - the HD1 makes a low-pitched hum, and per the specs the HD100 was slightly quieter.
I'm sure he's all good, but he did send me a message offering me a cash price (after the 2nd listing had finished) because I'd asked a question on the original listing, so be aware.Yes that's right it's the one in Surrey. Thank you for this, it's all very useful. The seller seems genuine but it's always good to know what sort of things to look out for!
Appreciate the help!
- These older JVC models didn't seem to suffer from the pink-banding (optical block) issues that the later HD350 to HD950 models all did, but have a look for just in case - and check the projected image is ok without the "edge-masking setting" set to 0% (this was a solution to hiding the pink-banding on the later models) - the setting is in one of the menu options (cannot remember which one, but you can download the manual from t'internet in meantime.