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    No picture on Optoma EH 500

    Still looking for some help on this subject. I have added a signal booster to the 50 foot HDMI cord which seem to help. Everything seems to operate fine until I try to switch input sources through the receiver. As soon I change from TV to Blu-ray disc then I can lose all picture. It still...
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    No picture on Optoma EH 500

    I have not tried that yet, I will in the morning. I had no discs to try the BRD. I thought I had read on this forum that the startup order mattered. Is there another remote that you would suggest? I had to teach the commands for the projector and thought that may be the problem. The cable...
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    No picture on Optoma EH 500

    Good evening guys, I am a volunteer firefighter on a department that is in the finishing construction phase of a new station. I recently purhased and installed a projector system. The components are: Optoma EH 500 Elite 180" screen Pioneer VSX-523-k Entone Cable box - HiDef channels Sony...
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    Projector help

    Okay guys met with the electricians last night. This room will have can lighting in addition to fluorescent lighting on separate switches. The can lighting will be on dimmers so we will be able to darken room if needed. Sam is correct, we will not be using this room for home theater. The...
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    Projector help

    I have thought about just painting the wall, would light grey be better than white?
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    Projector help

    I really don't know the difference between the DLP and the LCD projectors. I would guess it really doesn't matter. The room has no windows however at this point I don't know how the lighting will be controlled. Thank you!
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    Projector help

    I think The 165 inch screen will be more than sufficient for what we will use this for. 90% of the use for this projector it will be simply for watching HD cable when we are at the station. This will be for basic use only, we are not looking for a high quality system, just something decent...
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    Projector help

    Wow! 5000 lumens? I had no idea that much brightness was needed. I need to check on the type of lighting that will be installed.
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    Projector help

    The ceiling height will be 10' and yes, it will be mounted from the ceiling. As for viewing, the majority will be from 20' to 25' away.
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    Projector help

    We are a volunteer fire department building a brand-new fire station. I am looking to outfit our multipurpose room with a projector and screen. This room measures 40' x 40'. This projector would receive a signal from HD cable and also would like to be able to hook up a laptop for...
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