http://www.projectorpatrol.com Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:13:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 en http://ask.metafilter.com/56233/How-to-switch-a-Wii-to-480p-without-even-looking http://ask.metafilter.com/56233/How-to-switch-a-Wii-to-480p-without-even-looking#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:06:07 +0000 Eddie Mars Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/56233/How-to-switch-a-Wii-to-480p-without-even-looking I've bought the component cables for the Wii which support 480p, but you have to switch the Wii to this video mode via a menu. Until you make the change, the signal goes out as 480i.

I have it hooked up to my TV now, which does support interlaced video, but not progressive. Seems like I could turn on 480p there, and then hook it up to the projector, but the 480p option is greyed out because I'm hooked up with the original cable which only does 480i. I'm caught in a catch-22.

My question: Is there another way to force the Wii to switch over to 480p. Alternately, is there a *cheap* box that can convert the signal for me? ]]> I've bought the component cables for the Wii which support 480p, but you have to switch the Wii to this video mode via a menu. Until you make the change, the signal goes out as 480i.

I have it hooked up to my TV now, which does support interlaced video, but not progressive. Seems like I could turn on 480p there, and then hook it up to the projector, but the 480p option is greyed out because I'm hooked up with the original cable which only does 480i. I'm caught in a catch-22.

My question: Is there another way to force the Wii to switch over to 480p. Alternately, is there a *cheap* box that can convert the signal for me? ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/56233/How-to-switch-a-Wii-to-480p-without-even-looking/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/56090/LCD-Projector-Bulb-life-when-to-turn-it-off http://ask.metafilter.com/56090/LCD-Projector-Bulb-life-when-to-turn-it-off#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:36:07 +0000 Busy Old Fool Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/56090/LCD-Projector-Bulb-life-when-to-turn-it-off
So how long does a gap between uses need to be before it's worth turning a projector off? If I'm not using it for ten minutes? Thirty minutes? Ninety minutes? (For fluorescents, it's supposed to be 15 minutes, but projector bulbs are super-hot, so I assume undergo much more stress when turned on/off.)

I do try to replace the bulb when the warning message appears, but sometimes bulbs fail before that and sometimes someone else is using it and ignores the message. ]]>
So how long does a gap between uses need to be before it's worth turning a projector off? If I'm not using it for ten minutes? Thirty minutes? Ninety minutes? (For fluorescents, it's supposed to be 15 minutes, but projector bulbs are super-hot, so I assume undergo much more stress when turned on/off.)

I do try to replace the bulb when the warning message appears, but sometimes bulbs fail before that and sometimes someone else is using it and ignores the message. ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/56090/LCD-Projector-Bulb-life-when-to-turn-it-off/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/54374/Using-an-opaque-projector-as-a-slide-projector http://ask.metafilter.com/54374/Using-an-opaque-projector-as-a-slide-projector#comments Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:27:27 +0000 pissfactory Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/54374/Using-an-opaque-projector-as-a-slide-projector projector

I'd like to use it to view some slides and have an approximation how they will look on a real slide projector ]]> projector

I'd like to use it to view some slides and have an approximation how they will look on a real slide projector ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/54374/Using-an-opaque-projector-as-a-slide-projector/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/51817/How-to-display-my-Mac-ppt-on-a-PCfriendly-projector http://ask.metafilter.com/51817/How-to-display-my-Mac-ppt-on-a-PCfriendly-projector#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:42:12 +0000 53B3L1U5 Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/51817/How-to-display-my-Mac-ppt-on-a-PCfriendly-projector On PCs I understand there's a display output option (where you can swap between "computer screen" and "external device") under the control panels, but I don't think I've found an appropriate equivalent on my comp.
What's frustrating is that a colleague's Mac works (though his was bought in Taiwan, mine in the US) ]]> On PCs I understand there's a display output option (where you can swap between "computer screen" and "external device") under the control panels, but I don't think I've found an appropriate equivalent on my comp.
What's frustrating is that a colleague's Mac works (though his was bought in Taiwan, mine in the US) ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/51817/How-to-display-my-Mac-ppt-on-a-PCfriendly-projector/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/48506/Some-help-on-the-Home-Projector-front http://ask.metafilter.com/48506/Some-help-on-the-Home-Projector-front#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:40:44 +0000 thanotopsis Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/48506/Some-help-on-the-Home-Projector-front
I just found a number of exceptional deals for projectors on eBay from highly rated sellers. I've investigated them and found that the projectors are well received by critics and consumer reviews, so I'm good there. My questions stem from the fact that I've never owned a projector before: Namely, I've read that bulb replacement is a common thing and could potentially occur up to twice a year. How much does a bulb for one of these things cost, anyway?

I'm basically worried that I'm going to get a great deal on a good projector, have 6 months of fun with it, and then have to replace a bulb that costs 2 times as much as I paid for the projector (the auctions I've seen show decent units for under 200.00...at buyout pricing).

Finally, most of these units show no audio input. Should I expect to purchase a sound system of some sort to accompany these units, or will the units themselves project enough sound to be serviceable? ]]>
I just found a number of exceptional deals for projectors on eBay from highly rated sellers. I've investigated them and found that the projectors are well received by critics and consumer reviews, so I'm good there. My questions stem from the fact that I've never owned a projector before: Namely, I've read that bulb replacement is a common thing and could potentially occur up to twice a year. How much does a bulb for one of these things cost, anyway?

I'm basically worried that I'm going to get a great deal on a good projector, have 6 months of fun with it, and then have to replace a bulb that costs 2 times as much as I paid for the projector (the auctions I've seen show decent units for under 200.00...at buyout pricing).

Finally, most of these units show no audio input. Should I expect to purchase a sound system of some sort to accompany these units, or will the units themselves project enough sound to be serviceable? ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/48506/Some-help-on-the-Home-Projector-front/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/47987/outdoor-guerilla-cinema http://ask.metafilter.com/47987/outdoor-guerilla-cinema#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:42:52 +0000 Burgatron Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/47987/outdoor-guerilla-cinema
Seeing as bluetooth head sets for mobile phones seem to be a dime a dozen, I thought bluetooth stereo headsets would be cheap enough that the crowd could bring their own. But I'm yet to find 'cheap' bluetooth stereo headsets. Any idea's on cheap headsets or another way to distrube the sound to punters in a quietish manner ]]>
Seeing as bluetooth head sets for mobile phones seem to be a dime a dozen, I thought bluetooth stereo headsets would be cheap enough that the crowd could bring their own. But I'm yet to find 'cheap' bluetooth stereo headsets. Any idea's on cheap headsets or another way to distrube the sound to punters in a quietish manner ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/47987/outdoor-guerilla-cinema/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/45491/Replacement-Remote-for-NEC-MT1000-Projector http://ask.metafilter.com/45491/Replacement-Remote-for-NEC-MT1000-Projector#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:26:00 +0000 blue_beetle Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/45491/Replacement-Remote-for-NEC-MT1000-Projector http://ask.metafilter.com/45491/Replacement-Remote-for-NEC-MT1000-Projector/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/44153/Big-Ass-TV http://ask.metafilter.com/44153/Big-Ass-TV#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 02:49:53 +0000 slapshot57 Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/44153/Big-Ass-TV
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/proj_1200mp?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

also, if anyone has anytips for setting up a home theatre I'd appreciate it ]]>
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/proj_1200mp?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

also, if anyone has anytips for setting up a home theatre I'd appreciate it ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/44153/Big-Ass-TV/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/36393/projector-project http://ask.metafilter.com/36393/projector-project#comments Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:08:39 +0000 mwhybark Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/36393/projector-project here and here, what options do I have with regard to my projector? [+] I dumpstered a brand-new InFocus projector a while ago and have recently begun to think about how to build a semi-permanent screening area. The projector has great brightness and video quality but does not incorporate some of the home-theater features seen on newer models, such as masking the non-signal areas from the projection, keystoning adjustment, and fan noise dampening.

Ideally, I'd like to mount it to the ceiling and wrap it in a noise-dampening box, venting the heat probably into my attic. Do I have to roll my own, or are there systems out there to do this?

Finally, I don't need a receiver or DVD playback system; I do need speakers. Should I even bother with fancy options such as flat-panel or Bose cubes? Additionally, what's the deal with the hype around Bose Acoustimass systems?

Thanks very much for your nerdly expertise! ]]> here and here, what options do I have with regard to my projector? [+] I dumpstered a brand-new InFocus projector a while ago and have recently begun to think about how to build a semi-permanent screening area. The projector has great brightness and video quality but does not incorporate some of the home-theater features seen on newer models, such as masking the non-signal areas from the projection, keystoning adjustment, and fan noise dampening.

Ideally, I'd like to mount it to the ceiling and wrap it in a noise-dampening box, venting the heat probably into my attic. Do I have to roll my own, or are there systems out there to do this?

Finally, I don't need a receiver or DVD playback system; I do need speakers. Should I even bother with fancy options such as flat-panel or Bose cubes? Additionally, what's the deal with the hype around Bose Acoustimass systems?

Thanks very much for your nerdly expertise! ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/36393/projector-project/feed/ http://ask.metafilter.com/31423/How-to-make-like-a-movie-theater http://ask.metafilter.com/31423/How-to-make-like-a-movie-theater#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:49:04 +0000 Silent Thomas Projector Info http://ask.metafilter.com/31423/How-to-make-like-a-movie-theater
I have a projector that I recently purchased for home use, and we've tried that one and it's okay, but just too large from that distance.

Any DIY solutions for increasing your throw distance?

Thanks guys, you all rock hardcore. ]]>
I have a projector that I recently purchased for home use, and we've tried that one and it's okay, but just too large from that distance.

Any DIY solutions for increasing your throw distance?

Thanks guys, you all rock hardcore. ]]> http://ask.metafilter.com/31423/How-to-make-like-a-movie-theater/feed/