Optoma H31 Projector Review
Display Technology: Single 0.54-inch 12-degree DarkChip2 DLP Technology from Texas Instruments |
Deinterlacing: Pixelworks PW1231 |
Pros
- * Good contrast
- Deep black levels
- Eye-popping color saturation
- Versatile inputs (including DVI-HDCP)
- 5 presets available per input
- Inexpensive unit with high overall performance
Cons
- Lower resolution means a longer seat-to-screen distance
- No physical lens shift
- May be awkward to use as a tabletop unit due to rather high projection angle
- Manual focus
Introduction
weisy12, post: 382620
…I think the setup disk might be the way to go for me, is the avia better than the essentials setup dvd? I was trying to save myself the step and the $. I am fairly new at all this, i was not sure if I just adjusted the brightness and contrast levels and left the advanced adjustments alone if the picture would be clear and crisp…
IMO, the Avia setup disc is a bit easier to navigate than DVE. I own both however. Considering the time and money you've invested so far, the costs of the DVDs are well worth it. I doubt you'll need to go into the advanced measurements area. Between contrast, brightness, color, tint, & sharpness. You'll more than likely be very satisfied with the picture. Since you are just starting out, the truly advanced measurements are best left to trained A/V professionals.
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I understand that everyones room is different and some settings would be different, I guess I am trying to get some input on brightness and contrast levels, as well as the rgb brightness and contrast levels. I think the setup disk might be the way to go for me, is the avia better than the essentials setup dvd? I was trying to save myself the step and the $. I am fairly new at all this, i was not sure if I just adjusted the brightness and contrast levels and left the advanced adjustments alone if the picture would be clear and crisp. Some specs on my system, I have a DIY 115 inch screen and my projector is back 18ft, everything is dvi and hdmi, ps3(bluray) and I have a yamaha rx-v1700 receiver, with full B+W surround sound, expressvu HDTV.
gene, post: 64070
Yea I just completed a review of a $6,000 receiver
Let me know when you need help with that Denon pre/pro and amp
Using someone else's setting can make the image display look worse, not better. The avia setup cd takes about 15-20 minutes if you take your time. I have the H30 and I usually adjust my every 250 hours on the bulb.
I am also looking for calibration settings for the h31, if anyone can be of assistance that would be great.
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