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I have had 3 projectors, 2 Sanyo and 1 Optima. With the 2 Sanyos, once I had it focused I could adjust the zoom and it would stay in focus. On the Optima, if I adjust the zoom I have to re-focus. I assume this is a difference in the lens system but I can't find any info on it. If I get another...

Last summer my Sanyo PLV-Z5 (only a few months old) overheated, thermaled, and powered off. I could not power it back on. According to the manual, there is an error indication that should have happened before it got that hot. If, for example, the filters are dirty, it should power off with...

I hadn't checked the hours. We use it a lot but we used the Z2 just as much. I didn't notice any fan problem but now I can't check anything because it won't power up. That's why I was hoping there might be some kind of hardware reset so if the bulb isn't really bad I could get it powered up long...

I have a PLZ-5 about 6 mo. old and the other day it would not power up and "replace lamp" was flashing. I thought that was a pretty short time for a lamp to last (I previously had a Z2 for 3 years and never replaced the lamp) but I went ahead and ordered the lamp. I got the new one and put it in...

Thanks for the suggestion but that's not the problem. I've had the projector for a year and a half so I'm familiar with the different screen settings and aspect ratios. The problem is not just that the image is the wrong shape but that it's not symmetrical. I'm beginning to think this has to be...

I have a Sanyo PLV-2 projector that suddenly began displaying a distorted image. It seems to be compressed on the right. If I'm watching a "normal" 4:3 TV show it looks more like 3:3 and by looking at a text screen like the preview guide I can see the right side is compressed (skinnier) compared...

Thanks for all the info. It's good to know it's only dust and fixable. Hope they do something about the filter soon.

Thanks! That makes sense. I would much rather clean it myself, however, than have to send it somewhere. Do you know how to access the LCDs? Or maybe someplace on the web that might have some guidance as to how to do this? I've looked around some but haven't found anything yet.

I got a Sanyo Z2 a couple of months ago. It had a very faint blurry green spot about 6" in diameter in the lower left area of the screen. It would only show when the screen was black and didn't interfere with the picture so I was pretty much ignoring it. Last night two other similar spots showed...

Firmware updates are applied by putting a CD with the update software on it into the machine and crossing your fingers. The machine loads the disc and knows what to do with it. You get the file from the Philips web site. http://www.consumer.philips.com/?country=US&language=en Click on the...

It's just the basic X-1 stuff from Smarthome. A 4040 controller and lamp dimmer modules. I think it pretty much only supports on/off, all on/all off, bright and dim. Maybe I need some other features on the dimmer modules?

The MX-500 manual clearly states that macros can be set up to include dimming the lights. I have an X-10 controller with IR receiver and the MX-500 has no problem turning the lights on/off and dimming them. The problem is that I can't seem to put a "press and Hold" of the dim button into a...

Apparently this is not really a hot issue but I just thought I should mention that this was fixed by a firmware update.

We just upgraded to a front projector from a 50" Hitachi RPTV. We had it for six years and my son played his PSX and PS2 games on it as much as we would allow him to. Certainly more than a couple of hours a week. He knew better than to leave them paused for a long time but that rule was always...

I got my MX-500 last night and got it mostly all programmed. I can now operate the projector by just aiming towards the screen. Apparently it was just a power issue. There have been a couple of times when I had to click twice but I probably just have to learn where to point the remote a little...

Are you saying you just bounce it off the screen? Because that's what I thought might happen but it doesn't seem to work. I'm just using the remote that came with it now but I have an MX-500 coming. Maybe that will work.

I just re-arranged my home theater to accomodate a front projector (Sanyo Z2). I now have components in a rack on the right and the projector overhead and behind me. I would like a simple device so I don't have to be aiming all over the place with the remote. It seems like it would just have to...

Does anyone have any experience with playing DVD+R format on this machine? I have a Philips recorder that records DVD+R and am considering the Denon as a DVD player but I can't find a clear answer as to whether or not my DVD+R recordings will play on it. Thanks

OK, somebody has to ask. What's the cheap solution for the component switcher?

Looking for some suggestions.... I have a typical setup with a RPTV and my components all in the front of the room. If I switch to a front projector how do I place this stuff in the room to facilitate the cabling? Do I move all my components to the back to be near the projector and run long...

I just got a Philips DVDR75 recorder. I was trying out a few things and I happened to grab a Legally Blonde 2 DVD and put it in. The DVD started with a kind of MGM splash screen after which it is supposed to go to a trailer for Uptown Girls. At that point it just hangs solid and I have to wait...

I was trying to keep it under $2000. It would be primarily for movies but would also be used for TV and gaming. The reason I'm concerned about light is that there are usually other things going on in the room. It is by no means a bright room but we do need some light. The viewing distance is...

I've been looking at front projectors and trying to learn a bit about them. It seems the big tradeoff at any given price is brightness vs resolution. I would like a 16:9 native aspect ratio and we will not be sitting in a dark room to watch movies. Consequently, I was considering the Mitsubishi...

Thanks, does anyone know if there are any DVD recorders that do record 5.1? I assume that would mean a digital audio input. I'm just surprised that since 5.1 sound has always been one of the big DVD features, these recorders don't handle it.

I've been looking at some DVD recorders and it seems that they have digital audio out but only left and right analog audio in. Does that mean that they only record in 2 channel? I'm not sure how I would use that. I currently run everything (DVD player, Dish PVR receiver) into my receiver and it...