CBS HD observation. IT SUCKS

[dtximages]

I have charter digital cable in birmingham alabama. I installed my new home theater with an HD projector and a 126" screen. Totally amazing quality, except for football in HD on CBS. The picture is out of focus and the sound sucks! THey dont play as much crowd noise and the audio signal goes from DD to stereo constantly. The comentators voices go from center channel to L&R's frequently. Switch to ESPNHD and youre in football HD heaven!!!!

My reason for posting this is that it seems like the Crimson Tide are ALWAYS on CBS and it discusts me to have to watch that crap while ESPN is incredible. NBC not bad either. I have read other forums ecoing the same observations in other parts of the country. Any thoughts?

[Zen Traveler]

I don't watch sports on TV, however I have noticed that David Letterman doesn't seem to be as crisp as Jay Leno, but I thought that was for vanity reasons and they were using some kind on softening filter. [^o)]

[dtximages]

Yeah im not sure. I even asked friends to compare the two and they agreed with me. To me, football games are dull and boreing on CBS while ESPN its a football party haha.

[Guest srobak]

No problems with CBS HD here in Chicago... chances are it is your local station which Charter then picks up. Try contacting them, or set up an Over The Air antenna and see what that looks like. That will tell you if it is the station or your cable providor

- could easily be their receiving/injecting equipment.

[sivadselim]

It is quite possible that it is the fault of your cable TV provider and not CBS.

[IndyKlipschFan]

You say you have digital cable...

FYI....there is

basic

digital

and HDTV boxes too...

Maybe this is the fault... Some channels might need the HDTV box??

Just a thought...

I know CBS NFL football Sunday with the Colts here on HDTV is just STUNNING!!

I have the Comcast HDTV box... Infocus 7210 dialed in at 720p on my 106" screen.... It is incredible..

[Guest srobak]

will your projector do 1080?

[CAS]

That definitely sounds like a prob with your provider. Call them up and have a tech look at it; they'll want to charge you but say you'll cancel and they'll do it for free. They've come out to my house 4 times and I'll be a monkey's uncle if I'm going to pay for a service visit on a system that's supposed to work in the first place. How dumb do they think we are???

[dtximages]

Yea i do have two HDTV boxes so i know im watching in HD... The projector is 720. Im comparing CBS to ESPN, huge difference. I guess its probably my local provider. ANYONE, who screws around with my HD quality is not my friend. This makes me mad, i think ill boycott or something. Except during Bama games.

[Rsoxfan]

I know CBS NFL football Sunday with the Colts here on HDTV is just STUNNING!!

I have the Comcast HDTV box... Infocus 7210 dialed in at 720p on my 106" screen.... It is incredible..

Well it mght not be that stunning for YOU this Sunday when the Pat's come to town.But for me and everyone from New England it will be incredible......[]

[darylomer12]

I know CBS NFL football Sunday with the Colts here on HDTV is just STUNNING!!

I have the Comcast HDTV box... Infocus 7210 dialed in at 720p on my 106" screen.... It is incredible..

Well it mght not be that stunning for YOU this Sunday when the Pat's come to town.But for me and everyone from New England it will be incredible......[]

LOL!!!! Can't wait til Sunday. Two AWESOME teams going at it... Pats 35 Colts 31

[IndyKlipschFan]

I have the game on TIVO... I will be at the game... in person!!

[IndyKlipschFan]

will your projector do 1080? Infocus SP 7210

Native Aspect Ratio:

16x9

Supported Aspect Ratio:

4:3, 16:9

Brightness: (Video Optimized Lumens)

Whisper: 950 max ANSI lumens

High Bright: 1100 max ANSI lumens max ANSI lumens

Contrast Ratio:

2800 : 1 Full On/Full Off

Display Technology:

720p+ DarkChip3 DMD DLP by Texas Instruments

Data Compatibility:

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720

Video Compatibility:

Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/30

Color Wheel (DLP Only):

7-segment, 4x

Native Resolution:

1280x720

Projector Placement:

Ceiling Projection, Rear Projection, Front Projection

SMPTE Brightness:

Up to 132"/3.35m wide, 16:9 screen

Lamp Wattage:

Whisper: 220 Watts

High Bright: 250 Watts

Lamp Life:

Whisper: 3000 Hours

High Bright: 2000 Hours

Minimum Image Size:

2.8 ft (0.85 m)

Maximum Image Size:

17.6 ft (5.36 m)

Standard Lens Zoom:

1.3 : 1

Standard Lens Throw Ratio:

1.67 - 2.08:1 (Distance/Width)

Standard Lens Image Offset Ratio:

116% (16:9)

Standard Lens Projection Distance:

5 - 32 ft (1.52 - 9.75 m)

Digital Keystone Correction (Vertical):

+/- 20°

Digital Keystone Correction (Horizontal):

+/- 9°

Lens Shift:

Not Available

[IndyKlipschFan]

I was always taught what your display technology is, that is the max u should set other things to your projector. (Your DVD player / cable box, etc.,

etc.) otherwise it is just converting it down / up.

When it sais video capability at 1080p/30 does that mean a HD or Blue ray DVD player would be fine with this projector and would be good... or do I wait till I get the IN 82 later? This one looks very good to me too.. But to be honest (I know on paper..) is it worth it thousands more to pay to get it... Again, right now it is just stunning at 720p !

IN82

• Overview
• Specifications
• Accessories
• Support
• FAQs

Resolution

The

Play Big IN82 is InFocus first Full-HD 1080p DLP digital home cinema

projector. The IN82 utilizes the DarkChip3 DLP® chipset by Texas

Instruments, technology which is unsurpassed in its ability to deliver

deep black levels, pure whites, and subtle grayscale details. Also,

the native 4000:1 contrast can be boosted to a maximum 12000:1 by

activating the onboard iris.

Brightness & Video Performance

The

IN82 is bright enough to deliver film-standard, D6500K color accuracy

in nearly any theater, even with ambient light or daytime viewing.

Producing video optimized brightness up to 1500 Max ANSI lumens this

projector is spectacular and offers the flexibility to reduce

brightness to improve black level performance in a dedicated home

theater without dimming the picture.

Connectivity

The

Play Big IN82 is virtually future-proof thanks to onboard HDMI 1.3

inputs with Deep Color support. This new HDMI standard can display up

to 1.07 billion colors for a smooth picture without color band

artifacts. The IN82 also hosts comprehensive connectivity & I/O,

including DVI, and PC input, screen triggers, RS232, and an IR repeater

input. (Deep Color requires HDMI 1.3 compatible media player &

source material.)

Video Processing & Scaling

True

video magic projected by the Play Big IN82 is thanks in-part to

Pixelworks DNX 10-bit video processing. This is the same outstanding

processing, de-interlacing, and scaling performance as the

award-winning InFocus Play Big IN7x series. The IN82 hosts unrivaled

built-in scaling support at this price-point for 2.35:1 aspect ratio,

for a true Cinemascope/widescreen without an external scaler (requires

anamorphic lens, available separately).

Video Settings

InFocus

Color Gamut Calibrator and ISF Day & Night presets allow for

worry-free optimized performance at all times. Installers can lock

in these ideal calibration settings for clients - an excellent

value-add opportunity.

• IN82 Datasheet (442k) | Additional Languages
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  IN82 Datasheet.

Display

Native Aspect Ratio:

16x9

Supported Aspect Ratio:

16:9, 4:3

Brightness: (Video Optimized Lumens)

Whisper: 1200 max ANSI lumens

High Bright: 1500 max ANSI lumens max ANSI lumens

Contrast Ratio:

12000 : 1 Full On/Full Off

Display Technology:

DarkChip3 1080p DLP by Texas Instruments

Data Compatibility:

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080

Video Compatibility:

Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1080p/60

Color Wheel (DLP Only):

7-segment, D65K (6500K) color calibrated

Native Resolution:

1920x1080

Projector Placement:

Ceiling Projection, Front Projection, Rear Projection

SMPTE Brightness:

Up to 14.75' (4.5m) diagonal with 1.0 gain screen

Lamp Wattage:

Whisper: 250 Watts

High Bright: 300 Watts

Lamp Life:

Whisper: 2500 Hours

High Bright: 2000 Hours

Minimum Image Size:

3.06 ft (0.93 m)

Maximum Image Size:

16.92 ft (5.16 m)

Standard Lens Zoom:

1.2 : 1

Standard Lens Throw Ratio:

1.85-2.22:1 (Distance/Width)

Standard Lens Image Offset Ratio:

136%

Standard Lens Projection Distance:

4.92 - 32.8 ft (1.5 - 10 m)

Digital Keystone Correction (Vertical):

+/- 13°

Digital Keystone Correction (Horizontal):

Not Available

Lens Shift:

Not Available

Inputs and Outputs

DVI:

Number of Inputs: 1

Requires M1 to DVI cable (SP-DVI-D)

M1:

Number of Inputs: 1

Accepts VGA, DVI, HDMI, & Component Video through optional M1-DA adapters.

HDMI:

Number of Inputs: 1

HDCP Supported

BNC:

Not Available

Component (RCA):

Number of Inputs: 1

VESA (HD15):

Number of Inputs: 1

Requires M1 to VGA cable (SP-DVI-A)

S-Video:

Number of Inputs: 1

4-pin mini-DIN

Composite (RCA):

Number of Inputs: 1

Standard Definition TV:

Composite RCA, S-Video, Component RCA

Enhanced Definition TV:

Component RCA, HDMI, M1-DA

High Definition TV:

Component RCA, M1-DA, HDMI

Computer:

M1-DA

HDCP Support:

Yes

Stereo RCA Jacks Inputs:

No

Stereo 3.5 mm Mini-jack Inputs:

No

12v trigger for motorized screens (3.5 mm mini-jack):

Yes

Projector Control:

RS-232, Remote, 3.5mm Wired Remote

Speakers:

Not Available

Monitor Output:

No

Audio Output:

Not Available

Compatibility

Data Compatibility:

640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080

H-Sync Range:

31.5 - 80kHz

V-Sync Range:

50 - 85Hz

Video Compatibility:

Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1080p/60

General

Audible Noise:

30 dB

Actual Dimensions:

Height: 5.83 in (14.81 cm)

Length: 17 in (43.18 cm)

Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)

Actual Weight:

14.1 lbs (6.4 kg)

Shipping Dimensions:

Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)

Length: 23.4 in (59.44 cm)

Width: 21.6 in (54.86 cm)

Shipping Weight:

21.2 lbs (9.62 kg)

Projector Warranty:

2 years

Lamp Warranty:

6 months

Accessories Warranty:

90 days

Operating temperature:

(at sea level)

50 - 95° F (10 - 35° C)

Maximum Altitude Supported:

7500 ft (2286 m)

Typical Power Consumption:

350 Watts

Maximum Power

Consumption:

375 Watts

Power Supply:

100 - 240 Volts at 50 - 60 Hz

Menu Languages:

English,

French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese,

Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

Approvals:

UL,

c-UL, TUV GS, GOST, C-Tick, NOM, IRAM, FCC Class B, ICES-003 Class B,

CISPR22/EN55022, EN55024/CISPR24, CB certified in accordance with

IEC60950-1/EN60950-2, MIC, CE, VCCI, WEEE

[Guest srobak]

Video Compatibility:

Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/30

Can I ask a dumb question then... why are you watching Colts games on it in 720 when your Comcast box will ouput at 1080?

[Canadian_Dude]

Can I ask a dumb question then... why are you watching Colts games on it in 720 when your Comcast box will ouput at 1080?

I think it is because his projector has a native resolution of 1280x720 I believe it was, and projectors and such look their best at their native resolutions. So 720 would look as good or better than 1080 on it.

[Rsoxfan]

I have the game on TIVO... I will be at the game... in person!!

Cheapest superbowl tickets you'll ever get....

[merkin]

We have the same problem hear in the quad cities with mediacom. I had mediacom and our CBS was bad. Better than SD but not as good as any of the other HD programs. I recently switched to Dish and get my local CBS over the air. It still sucks compared to other channels HD. I think the problem could be in the local affilliate. Ours has been broadcasting shows that say HD and they aren't. Then someone calls the station they switch it. See AVS forums for your area HD.

[IndyKlipschFan]

Close game..we should of won it. But did not.. OMG what a crowd too...

I would rather win the next one anyhow.. But gonna be hard in NE as well in the cold..

We missed 5 starters and it showed. Payton did not have a good game. Adai was just awesome.. Defense against Brady very good, with just a few coverage mistakes...

Should of could of... we just didn't..

[oldbuckster]

I find most Major Networks HD ........ to be quite lacking, half the time the broadcast is not HD ........... Fox, PBS, Discovery, always broadcast good HD, the rest, some days good, some days awful, if at all, TNT is good also ................