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  1. JohnnyZ

    Will all HD / Blu Players use only HDMI?

    My home theatre runs component cables from the DVD player (front of room) to the Projector (at the back). Considering an upgrade to HD DVD or BluRay, I am faced with a cable challenge. First generation HD DVD step down when the signal cannot be verified as going out of HDMI (e.g., the Toshiba...
  2. JohnnyZ

    Various editions of "Alien"

    Does anyone know if "Alien: 20th Anniversary Edition" and "Alien: Director's Cut" are the same disc (in different packaging)? The Anniversary edition (1999) got a great review for the re-mastering and Ridley Scott's commentary. I assume the Director's cut is baiscally a re-release of the...
  3. JohnnyZ

    Best projector for around $1,000?

    Well, both Luis and Evan are correct. All internet advice and opinions should be taken with a grain of salt. When someone posts "what FP should I buy for $1K" 60 days after I just went through the same research, I can only offer what I learned. That the market ranges from 1K to 20K and for...
  4. JohnnyZ

    Best projector for around $1,000?

    I suggest that it is worth every penny to increase your budget by $500 and get the Sanyo PLV-Z4. What you will get for 1K would very limited in value, quality, presentation compared to what the Z4 can do for you.
  5. JohnnyZ

    Upgrading the Center Channel - Opinions?

    My home theatre has Cambridge Soundworks speakers. The Fronts are Ensemble IIs. The Center Channel is the CSW Center Channel II. It seems my system would benefit from a better "anchor". I am never missing any surround sound action, but I think the dialogue could sound better / fuller. I am...
  6. JohnnyZ

    Looking to build a budget HT...need help deciding on projector.

    Sanyo Z4 - 720p, great pic, lens shift, etc. - $1700 on line.
  7. JohnnyZ

    2001 & 2010

    Okay, I read the Widescreen FAQ and I understand the basics of screen format...but uh, why does "2010: The year we make contact" look so bad? It appears the film claims to be anamorphic but the packaging says enhanced for widescreen tv's. Poor enhancement? The 2001 DVD is spectacular. Even if...
  8. JohnnyZ

    Upconversion

    Sorry for the ambiquity. I wasn't complaining. More posting of test results for those with similar systems.
  9. JohnnyZ

    Upconversion

    Okay, so I tried it. The Input source is a Sony 995 upconverting DVD player. The projector is a Sanyo Z4. Two cables: HDMI and Component. I flipped back and forth on several movies. I paused to get a still picture and went back and forth. I can't see a difference. I tried 480p, 720p and...
  10. JohnnyZ

    $4000 Maximum to spend on a projector.

    Must be a government agency if "Johnny Boom" is starting with budget first and not requirements. ;-) The Sanyo Z4 is a nice deal for under $2000 and was compared in side by side reviews with DLP projectors in the 10K range - and won!
  11. JohnnyZ

    Z4 vs. Panny 900, plus a screen ?

    Your viewing distance should be 1.5 to 2 times the screen WIDTH. The Z4 offers great flexibility with it's zoom plus vertical and horizaontal lens shift. A half decent screen (Optoma Grey Wolf) is had for $150 and offers a 1.8 gain and decent black levels. I don't seen attaining those features...
  12. JohnnyZ

    Have a Sanyo Z1, want to upgrade

    You can get the Sanyo Z4 for $1600 and that includes a free replacement lamp. If you like Sanyo, it seems the logical upgrade. I am very happy with mine!
  13. JohnnyZ

    Newbie questions for possible front projector purchase??

    The Sanyo Z4 is 720p and very nice. Only $1700. Check out the various on-line reviews!
  14. JohnnyZ

    Newbie questions for possible front projector purchase??

    As Rob said, that price point is 720p equipment. But the Sanyo Z4 is very nice. Google for the reviews on it. $1700!
  15. JohnnyZ

    Sanyo Z4

    Anyone else have the Sanyo Z4 projector? Just installed it..pretty sweet, would like to discuss optimization...
  16. JohnnyZ

    Upconversion

    Thanks for the reply, Michael: But does it look better than 480p? Does having the output of the DVD player set to match the native resolution of the projector (720p) improve the picture? Since they can't add informtion, what's the benefit of upconversion? I bought the Sony for the jukebox...
  17. JohnnyZ

    Upconversion

    My HT system is: -DVD player: Sony DVPCX995V (400 disc changer w/ HDMI, upconversion, etc.) -Sanyo Z4 projector (720p native) -JVC DTS 5.1 amp When I built the system, I ran a 35 foot component cable instead of HDMI since: all my research indicated that component was equal in video...
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