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Curt Palme
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The tubes are pretty unacceptable for someone wanting perfection, but heck, I'd run with them. NOw it all depends what's wrong with it regarding the error codes.
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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how is the ECP-3100 on your site compared to the barco data 701
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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or the Barco Data 1001: compared to the 708
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adamjnnn
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ok quiestion
how much would you sell your used tubes for that you mentioned in a previose post
or would you be will to do a trade with my barco 708 and some money money for either the
Barco Data 1001
ECP-3100
Barco Graphics 801
basically i want something
to have a good experiance
i want something i can play my xbox on
watch
my vhs
and laser disc aswell as dvds
feel free to so no
i was just pretty exited when i got this now the tubes are warn
and
the guy i got it from said they were good lol
i actually got it on a trade for a few turntables
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adamjnnn
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oh and also how does someone get into what you do i think it would be awsome to learn
everthing about them ie on how to fix them
i mean im only 31 but it would be interesting
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A Rogers
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Location: Toronto On
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| adamjnnn wrote: | oh and also how does someone get into what you do i think it would be awsome to learn
everthing about them ie on how to fix them
i mean im only 31 but it would be interesting |
I'd start by reading everything in the "CRT Projector FAQs, Tips, Manuals" section of the site. From there I would read the service manual for your 708 and work with Curt to get it up running. Personally I started with a junk $50 ecp3500 set and basically fixed and fine tuned the thing to perfection. I think with this hobby its just a natural progression to learn more about how to fix/diagnose and calibrate the various sets. Just be smarter than I am and don't end up with 15 150 pound monsters collecting dust.
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 2:49 am Post subject: |
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yeah thats what i have right now a huge beast i dont know i put and add on craigslist
wanting one to trade
got this
barco 708 and the guy said the tubes where good now i find out they are not
to tell you the truth im a little chocked
ive wanted one of these since i was a kid
but to tell you the truth if i get another one im gonna get it from curt
he seems knowledgeable and trust worthy with his products
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Curt Palme
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:47 am Post subject: |
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| adamjnnn wrote: | | or the Barco Data 1001: compared to the 708 |
Both are much older than the 708 and not on par with it. I'm selling good working 708s for $800 to give you an indication. I do have better tubes here with less wear, the problem is, I have a pile of customers that still use these in commercial applications like planetariums that will pay top dollar for parts. Run with it the way it is, let's get any problems going with it, and if you decide to part it out, there's a couple of parts I'd buy out of it.
THe pix will be usable. Don't feel bad, if I had $1.00 for every seller that said the tubes were mint and hte set was 'perfect', the house would be paid off. Go figure. 
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:11 am Post subject: |
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oh ok no problem just thought u said that you had a few tubes that you would sell at bargain prices
if not thats ok
i cant afford 800 now man sorry
i just want something that will do what i need it for
that displays 1080i or
1080p
that can play my vhs and laser discs on lol
but its ok
i understand if you have peaple that are willing to pay alot im just getting started on this hobby
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Curt Palme
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:18 am Post subject: |
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I gotcha. Let me see if I can come up with something cheap for you, but it's more important to fix the other problems at this point before doing the tubes.
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:26 am Post subject: |
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but if i do buy a projector off of you can i just drive and pic it up
i know a barco
is a good projector i just a pj that works good for my needs
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:32 am Post subject: |
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sorry again for all the posts im just i gues overly enthusiastic
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Curt Palme
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Dude, I'm reliving 1999 vicariously through you all over again! 
That's when I bought my first 5 Barco 800s from Boeing in Seattle at $600 each. Not as good as your 708, that's what got me started in what you now see here.
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:34 am Post subject: |
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really wow
dude i just think all this stuff is awsome ive wanted one since i was a young teen and my friends dad had one
it was a barco to now i got one hopefully i can get it working some what good
i wish i knew what to look for before i got it
lol i never new they could burn lol i feel like such a newb
just the idea of having a theature in my home
is awsome i hate going to theatures
haveing someone behind u muching on popcorn like a
well lets say very noisey
i even got an old amp and old tower speakers to go with it lol
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:58 am Post subject: |
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how good are the barco 708 s exectly
???? i see alot of info online about them
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fuchs
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: |
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You don't really need 1080 to watch VHS or Laserdisc.
On the other hand, you don't really want to watch either as-is without a line doubler or something like that anyway 
You'd probably best set it up first and try figuring out how (and if) it all works, before spending more $$
I've only started a month or so ago. At first it all looks hopeless but once you've set it up, and learning about it, it starts getting better and better
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adamjnnn
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where do i buy the bnc adapters ?????
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fuchs
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Heh. Just about anywhere. Like on e-bay or your local electronics shop. BNC is a professional standard. It was very popular actually.
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adamjnnn
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:43 am Post subject: |
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ok so im fiddleing with the barco tonight and for the adjustment says to loosenthe four nuts on the lens so i can move the tag for
screen size is something supposed to happen when i had the lenses off i noticed the red one had a gold ring around it or i think it was a
gold ring non of the other lenses have that buy i do notice 2 little notches if that make sense but i dont notice anything on
the part that the tag controls that would fit into any of the notches
so im a little confused
im going to find some bnc cables or adapters to see if this beast works
also is there away
i can have the pj close to the screen like on a coffee table i dont thing my land lords would like it if i mounted thins thing to the cealing
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fuchs
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Yes you can put it on a table. You can configure the tubes for upside-down, straight up, and front and rear projection.
You'll need to open up the case and (carefully!) reverse a few specific connectors or switches inside.
You should really read more on Curt's website. Look for information on reversing the scan direction of the tubes.
And after that, there is (another) ton of information that you probably didn't yet know, here on the forum.
Don't try to read through all that in a single day ... because you can't
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