CurtPalme.com Home Theater Forum

[petee2]

have the projector now I need help I can see the screen for set up and test
I have just received the projector I see the hours are 1900 hrs on tubes the projector looks great outside but not able to get to a picture
I was told the projector also has the extra board in it ? ?

I have tried putting vidio in through the video imput and through the s video imputs
no picture??/
now I have also purchased a transcoder I have not hooked it up yet (dont know if compatible)
the transcoder is

hdtv transcoder sync converter by Vas HD 10trc any ideas? I dont have any info for the transcoder at all
I am looking to hook up for small room screening if possible

anyone know if compatible? and what is needed with it?

[Curt Palme]

I'd forget all of that for now. Get yourself a VGA to 5 BNC cable (should be $10 on eBay), and connect a PC computer to the RGBHV inputs. Set the computer to something like 1024 X 768, and learn how to use the set. Download the manual from here if you don't have it, and it MUST be read all the way though, If you do not enter a signal for example into memory, you'll lose all your setup when shutting the set down.

http://www.curtpalme.com/NECPG_Downloads.shtm

There's a learning curve, but if it truly only has 1900 hours on it, it should be in decent shape. Post away as you go along if you have questions.

Most likely you'll need that cable for the transcoder as well.

[Curt Palme]

I'd forget all of that for now. Get yourself a VGA to 5 BNC cable (should be $10 on eBay), and connect a PC computer to the RGBHV inputs. Set the computer to something like 1024 X 768, and learn how to use the set. Download the manual from here if you don't have it, and it MUST be read all the way though, If you do not enter a signal for example into memory, you'll lose all your setup when shutting the set down.

http://www.curtpalme.com/NECPG_Downloads.shtm

There's a learning curve, but if it truly only has 1900 hours on it, it should be in decent shape. Post away as you go along if you have questions.

Most likely you'll need that cable for the transcoder as well.

[petee2]

was trying to set up for hooking up direct tv and blu ray not looking for computer

Trying to figure if the equiptment is compatible and if anyone knows anything about the vas transcoder hook up

Thanks
I have been trying to find someone local for crt and I have no luck getting anyone

[jarseneau]

IIRC, the default input when you turn on the PJ is the RGB. That's part of the reason Curt is suggesting you start there. Try pressing CTRL+1, 2, or 3 for the video inputs (assuming you have a remote). Another way is to press the LIST key but the list entries will depend on the inputs set by the previous owner. Otherwise there is a button on the back of the PJ that brings up a menu to select the input.

[Curt Palme]

Post a link for the VAS transcoder. It's not one I've heard of before. You really should get a Moome external box, so you can tie the HDMI output to the projector, component signals are more or less obsolete at this point. But, since you've got the transcoder, you can use that.

THe reason I suggested the computer to start is because that way we'll know the projector is working properly. Use the computer first, then switch to the transcoder.

Oh, and put up a separate post looking for someone in Jersey. You might find someone here.

[Curt Palme]

Post a link for the VAS transcoder. It's not one I've heard of before. You really should get a Moome external box, so you can tie the HDMI output to the projector, component signals are more or less obsolete at this point. But, since you've got the transcoder, you can use that.

THe reason I suggested the computer to start is because that way we'll know the projector is working properly. Use the computer first, then switch to the transcoder.

Oh, and put up a separate post looking for someone in Jersey. You might find someone here.

[petee2]

thank you I will get the cable for the computer . I do have the 2 remotes the user and master
I did have someone who I thought knew something and all of the imputs were deleted so the list is now blank
except where i tried to add an imput through video port
I was told to get the transponder and got this one but still having trouble trying to set up an imput
I am not familiar with rgb imputs as I have another projector set up and thats by s video no problem just wanted a different projector
the other is a sony and no problems just looking at the options
this is my 4th projector the others are all sony's crt I love the crts

[Curt Palme]

Keep in mind that the PG+ is approaching 20 years old. If the unit dumped the memory, then your system board might have issues. That's pretty common for the PG sets. HTe NEC will be sharper than the ES focusing Sonys, but they do have more problems than the slightly older Sony 12XX sets at this point. Post a link to that transcoder, so I can see what you're trying to connect.

[Curt Palme]

Keep in mind that the PG+ is approaching 20 years old. If the unit dumped the memory, then your system board might have issues. That's pretty common for the PG sets. HTe NEC will be sharper than the ES focusing Sonys, but they do have more problems than the slightly older Sony 12XX sets at this point. Post a link to that transcoder, so I can see what you're trying to connect.

[draganm]

[petee2]

Thank you , right now the project is on hold again. I am looking into buying the moome to get this projector correct.
Whenn I am able to get that then I will go on from there. thaks for the info

Tom

[draganm]