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This unit also renders standard DVDs with amazing clarity. This projector has so many advanced features, but is also easy to setup and operate. I really appreciate the remote control zoom and focus features as it allows me to sharp focus without using a ladder to reach the projector. The picture is outstanding and really shows off blu-ray movies. The contrast is awesome so blacks are really black and dark scenes still show up well. The variable throw ratio is better than any projector I've had previously so I can completely fill a 150" screen from across the room.The unit is so quiet you can hardly hear it running and the picture is just as bright as my 3000 lumen DLP projector even though I am now displaying a larger frame. The real differentiator with the AE3000 is the incredible black tones - simply amazing.
An OEM bulb from a dealer is warranted for 30-90 days after purchase, not service. Odd ommission. These things do have an infant mortality of a couple of percent. It is 1600 lumen - the room DOES have to be darkened for good viewing.Positives over the competition: 30 degree digital keystone correctionIndividual horizontal and manual lens offset - can be 100% above or below the scree and even with the left or right side and still center picture in the frame (that means you do not have to line the projector and screen on centerlines). Otherwise use a repeater.2) Don't buy a spare a bulb. There is a lot you can do in setting up. Uses less enegery than a plasma TV.Recommendations:1) USE ONLY CAT 2 CERTIFIED HDMI cable.
Or nothing if you wish.Remote is simple and works well when you point it at the screen (>30 ft range)Very consistent screen brightness.Histogram setup capability (not for the meek.).QUIET. You do need to be level, though, or get a mount that allows horizontal tilt.Menus are intuative and vast. Cannot overstate this. If you need extension get a 1 1/2 to 1 1/4 pipe adapter a 1 1/4 floor flange and som e 1 1/14 pipe, paint it and hange it - a lot cheaper and heavier duty that the Peerless accessory.
First, the negatives:It does not have a 12v screen trigger (important if you have a motor driven screen). Do not be fooled by Class 2 - that is an electrical code certification that designates the toxicity of fumes in a fire (a god thing), but has nothin to do with performance. CAT 2 is certifed for 340 mh and can carry a signal 50ft. Wait until you really need to (ie when it stsrts ahowing degradation at 1800 - 2000 hours). This unit has a well shielded lamp assembly. This thing is heavy.4) get the Peerless mount sold here on Amazon - amazingly good mount. Keysone adjustment will allow tweaking. You may be buying a $350 lamp that fails in 20 hours and you cannot get warranty, because it's been sitting on a shelf for two years.
MY chair is seven feet directly below the projector and you have to strain to hear the fan.No noticeable ozone production - cheaper, higher wattage can produce noticebale O3 with these strong UV lamps. Only 160 watts. 3) mount to joists or a stringer board affixed to adjacent joist. Black Precision Gear Projector Mount (PRG-UNV)Thanks for reading my review.
I saw this projector last night at friend house, words are not enough how to discribe this projector, we tried all sort of dvd's and blue ray, all i can say is wow, last year i unstall the 2000, but this one is much better in picture quality, i tried several one's, DLP, LCD but the 3000 is something great, you dont have to be in total darkness to see the quality of picture, there were some lights around and picture was amazing.
So I am overseas military and I bought this projector to work on my PS3 and XBOX because there isn't really anything else to do in your off time out here. This is the greatest purchase i've made. It's every bit better then any tv/projector i've ever ownedThe clarity is second to none, I watched the Fifth Element the other day and it was amazing.I would recommend this projector at any price, but 2500 is cheaper then any other projectors that are not even as good. Just compare the specs and the contrast ratio and you'll be sold.
Well balanced bright film like images.I have a 1.1 gain 2.35:1 115 inch screen and I use it for watching movies primarily. Motorized zoom, lens shift and memory are great features. Good value for money compared to Epson. HD Sports images a little soft, but still very good.
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