How to test a new projector?

[rocknrolla]

Hi gurus,

I am super excited...I bought my first projector!!!! :yahoo: My friend bought the PJ (Benq W1070) in the US and would be carrying it for me here in August. I just don't want to fire it up that day and realize I got a faulty piece (and no warranty ). I was wondering if the gurus here could offer me some tips/tests on how to check for its "okayness" before he carries it here.

Really appreciate your inputs.

Thanks,
rocknrolla

 

[jsanand]

The basic test I carried out, included:

1. Power up the projector.
2. Test possible input types, VGA, HDMI (most imp), AV, audio in and out.
3. Project an image and check all controls on the projector are working, including zoom and focus, in case they are mechanical ones.
4. Get a slide image with color patterns and wheels to ensure proper color reproduction.
5. Test remote control functions.
6. A bit difficult, but try with a complete black image or a dark scene to check presence of any dancing or dead pixels.

 

[rocknrolla]

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The basic test I carried out, included:

1. Power up the projector.
2. Test possible input types, VGA, HDMI (most imp), AV, audio in and out.
3. Project an image and check all controls on the projector are working, including zoom and focus, in case they are mechanical ones.
4. Get a slide image with color patterns and wheels to ensure proper color reproduction.
5. Test remote control functions.
6. A bit difficult, but try with a complete black image or a dark scene to check presence of any dancing or dead pixels.

Thanks for the quick reply. Much appreciated!

 

[prosenjit]

also check the heating up..after say a 4 hours of use..monitor it..

 

[nautanki]

Hi gurus,

I am super excited...I bought my first projector!!!! :yahoo: My friend bought the PJ (Benq W1070) in the US and would be carrying it for me here in August. I just don't want to fire it up that day and realize I got a faulty piece (and no warranty ). I was wondering if the gurus here could offer me some tips/tests on how to check for its "okayness" before he carries it here.

Really appreciate your inputs.

Thanks,
rocknrolla

rocknrolla

I'll be waiting for it to arrive just to know if your friend pays custom duties and which city he arrived in.

 

[rocknrolla]

sure..its arriving tomorrow...i will let you know..

 

[nautanki]

Mr rocknrolla

Anything ????

1. Custom Duties
2. Arriving City
3. Picture/3D quality
4. Screen

Thanks in advance

 

[rocknrolla]

Mr rocknrolla

Anything ????

1. Custom Duties
none! my friend had put it in a hard shelled suitcase and checked it in.
2. Arriving City
Hyderabad
3. Picture/3D quality
Frickin awesome man! Even beats my 32" Sony LED. I have my own PVR at home now hyeah:
4. Screen
My grey bedroom wall. Planning to go for Elite manual pull down.

Thanks in advance