UnknownSoldier83 Posted December 4, 2006 Posted December 4, 2006 just wondering if we can all share what picture settings you're currently using and finding best, sharpness, brightness e.t.c and what number levels?? i got no calibration tools right now so mine is all random.
100% Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 using component and at night to watch a dvd i always use the home theatre mode, with about t2, and 50-55 for all the other colour and contrast settings. i have found for day time viewing the family room works well, just depends how well light controlled your room is, (note i dont have a calibration tool either (just my eyes)) i can look toight and tell you exactyl tomorrow
snowboy Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I have mine set to the same settings as the review at projectorreviews.com. Seems to look ok to me via component. From memory it is the default settings for home theatre mode. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) most reviews indicate that out of the box not many settings need to be changed to obtain a decent picture.
100% Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 no that is totaly correct, mine is very close to the default and maybe just adjusted 1 or 2 spots (which isnt much)
The Prof. Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 no that is totaly correct, mine is very close to the default and maybe just adjusted 1 or 2 spots (which isnt much) I recently calibrated my W100 using the DVE disc.. Out of the box, the image looked very good, but felt that some of the flesh tones were a bit exagerated, and some colours looked a bit over the top for my liking.. After calibration, the images look superb and I still marvel at how good my 106" movies look.. These are my settings.. Home Theatre Mode Colour temp....T2 Brightness.......48 Contrast..........49 Colour............ 38 Tint.................46 Of course these settings apply to my screen and a totally light controlled theatre and may not work for other screen material, but might be worth trying..
The Prof. Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 using component and at night to watch a dvd i always use the home theatre mode, with about t2, and 50-55 for all the other colour and contrast settings. i have found for day time viewing the family room works well, just depends how well light controlled your room is, (note i dont have a calibration tool either (just my eyes))i can look toight and tell you exactyl tomorrow 100%, I tried the settings in the 50-55 range, prior to using the DVE disc..and while some of the images looked outstanding, I seemed to lose detail in shadowy scenes..There was a bit of variation in picture quality between bright and dark scenes.. With current settings, I get good shadow detail and a good balance between bright and dark scenes..making it an overall smooth transition between various lit scenes..
100% Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 profsproi i was at home playing with the settings a little last night also, and i did relise i was loosing a bit a defination in the darker/shadow area's. so i may try to use your settings, also where did you get the dve disk from and how does it work (please excusse my ignorance) also is there only 4 people with the w100??
lacehim Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 I bought it from Ezydvd for about $30 from memory.
50mxe20 Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 I bought it from Ezydvd for about $30 from memory. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/231982
The Prof. Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 profsproi i was at home playing with the settings a little last night also, and i did relise i was loosing a bit a defination in the darker/shadow area's. so i may try to use your settings,also where did you get the dve disk from and how does it work (please excusse my ignorance) also is there only 4 people with the w100?? I got mine from JB Hi-Fi for about the same price.. On the disc it gives patterns for Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Tint and Sharpness..as well as a lot of Audio tests. It also comes with a set of colour filters that you use to get correct colour and tint balance.. It's all clearly laid out on the disc and is easy to follow, you shouldn't have any problems..
100% Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 ive just looked at ezydvd and the dont have the DVE disc but they do have the "Ultimate DVD, The - Platinum (2 Disc Set) (DTS)" will that do the same? http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/222730
The Prof. Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 ive just looked at ezydvd and the dont have the DVE disc but they do have the "Ultimate DVD, The - Platinum (2 Disc Set) (DTS)" will that do the same?http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/222730 It's only suitable for NTSC systems
100% Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 well ill have to get off this chair and go and have a look for the other dve then,
100% Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 i tried the settings that profsproi, they look good very "real" the way i had it b4 was ok but it was to much sort of over the top. good work!! i still want to get one of those disks to double check and also play with the audio side of it,
RKH Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 I just bought a W100...haven't even clocked 1 hour yet...too screen doorish for my size screen....I think I'll sell it....I'm asking $900 if anyone wants it...Rick 0417062253 QLD
wheelz Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 I just bought a W100...haven't even clocked 1 hour yet...too screen doorish for my size screen....I think I'll sell it....I'm asking $900 if anyone wants it...Rick 0417062253 QLD No need to post in every benQ thread RKH
quijibo Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 RKH, how large is your screen and how far away from it are you sitting?
quijibo Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 Is it that bad? I was planning on a 100" screen at a similar distance. None of the reviews have really mentioned excessive screen door.
The Prof. Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Is it that bad?I was planning on a 100" screen at a similar distance. None of the reviews have really mentioned excessive screen door. I don't know what type of screen RKH is using, but I can tell you that I don't see ANY screen door effect on my 106" screen from my viewing position which is 11'6" away.. Not until I move to within 6' of my DIY screen do I see any SDE.
UnknownSoldier83 Posted December 11, 2006 Author Posted December 11, 2006 I don't know what type of screen RKH is using, but I can tell you that I don't see ANY screen door effect on my 106" screen from my viewing position which is 11'6" away..Not until I move to within 6' of my DIY screen do I see any SDE. i see a tiny bit but my screen is too big for my small room, honestly it doesnt bother me.. the tiny bit i see is only there if u look for it and only really visable with text.. if i could go back another metre it would be gone, the SDE is awesome considering its a 480p, if u got the right room it wont be a problem im sure
RKH Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 Fair enough, probably just me, nevertheless I want a high def one...so it will be good buy for someone
thebigplugger Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Gidday All, I've owned a crt pj which has just blown and I'm leaving it on the footpath for the garbage collection. great picture but just realised I've repaired it twice over last 18 months for a price that I couldnve got a new W100 for ($950). As this model has been out for a year now and as Benq somteimes has a bad rep'n can anyone tell me how there's has gone? Have there been any problems? Are you happy now that you've had it for a year? Many Thanks...
The Prof. Posted June 4, 2007 Posted June 4, 2007 I'm still just as wrapped as the day I first switched mine on...Haven't had any problems with it and the lamp looks just as bright after nearly 850 hrs. I recently added one of Mark's Aussiemorphic lenses to it, and now project a 9' wide image..and it still looks great..even for a 480p projector.. For the price, you can't beat it.. I'd be interested to hear how other W100 owners are fairing..
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