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tpb211 · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject: Component to VGA with ECP's

I am looking to add component video sources to my Electrohome ECP projectors (3101 and a 4100). I am new to the CRT world and am truly loving learning from the forums here and the support/advice has been top notch! I understand that these are not the greatest projectors out there however I would like to get the best possible picture out of them while I continue to learn, eventually as funds permit I plan on upgrading to one of Curt's 9" models. I am overwhelmed with choices for converting component to RGBVH. Funds are a concern at this point in time and I am wondering if anyone out there has experience with the ECP's and component video and could recommend a product that won't break the bank but will give me the best possible bang for the buck. I do not have enough experience with CRT's to know what resolution (i.e 720p,1080i) yields the best home theater experience on these older ECP's. Any advice is always greatly appreciated!

beun · Joined: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 676

If you can live without gamma correction, I have a few component to VGA converters left that I can sell at a half price. They are exchange units and will be fully tested and will carry the full warranty.

Kim

tpb211 · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:34 pm Post subject:

Hi Kim,
I really appreciate your reply! I honestly do not know enough about gamma correction to know what the impact on the picture quality of the older ES focusing ECP's would be? Is this something I should be looking for? Don't get me wrong my projectors are what they are entry level and i'm not expecting stellar picture out of them. I am interested in maximizing their potential on a tight budget. I hope that doesn't sound too much like an oxy-moron, I am sure there are some key features I should be looking for however I just don't know what those are. Would gamma correction make much of an impact on my older CRT's? I see a dramatic difference in the links attached to your sig would a difference like that be evident in the ECP's as well?

Travis