Hal Masonberg
Stunt Coordinator
This has probably been addressed earlier, but there are so many pages, I can't seem to find it. So... 5040UB, have had it for a few years. Always looks amazing. Within the last year, the image has gotten noticeably darker. I assumed it was the bulb (2414 hrs) so I finally changed that out 2 days ago. The image is STILL dark. Can't even tell there's a new bulb in there. These are using the same settings I've been using for years. Both HDR and SDR. What should I be looking at next? The HDMI cable? I've dusted the lens, so it's not that (unless it's on the inside). Is this darkening just expected wear and tear on the machine? Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Also, the Epson also has a harder and harder time recognizing HDR. I usually have to switch back and forth now 5-8 times before it recognizes the HDR signal. Maybe related (the cable), maybe not. I've been using Orcus Varuna's 4K HDR Digital Cinema settings from a few years back. Looked incredible for the first couple years.
Playing on Sony X800 multi-region Blu player and streaming via Roku Ultra. Both equally dark now. If anyone has advice, thanks!