All components are connected to the Marantz Receiver. From the receiver is a component out going to the projector, and a composite output going to the TV. No audio is connected to the TV.
Yes, I'm quite sure its an IN72. The IN72s native resolution of 854x480 is 480p, 720p is 1280x720. It will scale HD, but not display it natively... IN72: Technology: Darkchip2 DLP projector Native Resolution: WVGA 854x480 Brightness: 900 lumens, 720 in Eco mode Contrast: 2000:1 I imagine you're thinking of the IN76: Display Technology: DarkChip2™ 720p 12° LVDS, DLP Native Resolution: 1280x720 Contrast: 3000:1 Full On/Full Off \
Yep, you are totally correct. I did some digging and found it does indeed scale 720p video. Quite a con if you ask me, it was sold to me as an HD ready unit. I always felt let down by the image at 720p and now I know why.
I think I'm going to look at the Panasonic AE4000U now, it's about 3 times the price of the IN72 but looks to be the best out there for the money.
Thanks for making me question this, I may get the image I was expecting now!
I'm sorry whoever sold it to you wasn't entirely upfront with you. "HD Ready" is really a salesman's way of saying "Will *display* HD" (but will not necessarily be a true HD device) The Better description for such devices is EDTV (Enhanced Definition. IE: Not HD, but better then SD)
Yeah I'll probably only go for a HD unit since I have built up a bluray collection now and the lamp is close to the end of it's life so it makes sense to me.
That said I might put it off for a few more months or at least until the bulb expires, I'm about to return to 35mm projection so will be putting a fair chunk of change into that :-)
I don't see it only being a 480p native as a con, necessarily.
I don't have any other HD devices. No Blue Ray, no HD receiver through Dish Network and decided that since most of my viewing is SD (TV or DVDs) that I didn't need anything else. I designed this theater as an extreme-budget theater. I only paid $400 for the IN72, brand new. My former employer only sells high-end equipment (Epson on the low side and Marantz on the high-side) and even at his cost he couldn't beat $400.
For me, this projector was the perfect fit. Will I upgrade to HD eventually? Probably. Since I only paid $400 (that was $600 with a $200 rebate, I suppose I should mention) and new lamps are $300. It may just be better to buy something else when this lamp finally dies. I guess we'll just have to see what my budget is like when the time comes.
hat kind of speakers?
justinbonytube 1 year ago
@justinbonytube
Jamo E500 5.1 surround combo
OKflyboy 1 year ago
Did u connect the samsung DVD cd player to the tv and if u did where did u connect the audio and video
MrOscar121 1 year ago
@MrOscar121
All components are connected to the Marantz Receiver. From the receiver is a component out going to the projector, and a composite output going to the TV. No audio is connected to the TV.
OKflyboy 1 year ago
nice system... i too have the InFocus Home IN72 and with directv i have a hd dvr and let me tell you the image is awesome kickin it at 1080i
mchow17 2 years ago
The IN72's native resolution is 720p, not 480p. It can do 1080 but only interlaced. Are you sure it's an IN72?
RetroRepair 2 years ago
OKflyboy 2 years ago
Yep, you are totally correct. I did some digging and found it does indeed scale 720p video. Quite a con if you ask me, it was sold to me as an HD ready unit. I always felt let down by the image at 720p and now I know why.
I think I'm going to look at the Panasonic AE4000U now, it's about 3 times the price of the IN72 but looks to be the best out there for the money.
Thanks for making me question this, I may get the image I was expecting now!
RetroRepair 2 years ago
I'm sorry whoever sold it to you wasn't entirely upfront with you. "HD Ready" is really a salesman's way of saying "Will *display* HD" (but will not necessarily be a true HD device) The Better description for such devices is EDTV (Enhanced Definition. IE: Not HD, but better then SD)
OKflyboy 2 years ago
Yeah I'll probably only go for a HD unit since I have built up a bluray collection now and the lamp is close to the end of it's life so it makes sense to me.
That said I might put it off for a few more months or at least until the bulb expires, I'm about to return to 35mm projection so will be putting a fair chunk of change into that :-)
RetroRepair 2 years ago
I don't see it only being a 480p native as a con, necessarily.
I don't have any other HD devices. No Blue Ray, no HD receiver through Dish Network and decided that since most of my viewing is SD (TV or DVDs) that I didn't need anything else. I designed this theater as an extreme-budget theater. I only paid $400 for the IN72, brand new. My former employer only sells high-end equipment (Epson on the low side and Marantz on the high-side) and even at his cost he couldn't beat $400.
OKflyboy 2 years ago
For me, this projector was the perfect fit. Will I upgrade to HD eventually? Probably. Since I only paid $400 (that was $600 with a $200 rebate, I suppose I should mention) and new lamps are $300. It may just be better to buy something else when this lamp finally dies. I guess we'll just have to see what my budget is like when the time comes.
OKflyboy 2 years ago
nice job, how big is the projected image?
eiddol 2 years ago
Thanks! Its a little over 96" diagonal.
OKflyboy 2 years ago