Acer H5360 3D Gaming

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Just bought myself the Acer H5360 3D projector off newegg for the low low. Don't have 3D glasses yet but I'm very pleased with 2D movies and games so far. Here a few crappy quality vids showing the projector in action. For under $500 and 3D it was a steal!

Onkyo AVX-280(b) 1.4 HDMI 3D 5.1 660w

and a cheap border.

Game-play video 360/PS3:
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[Agnostic Pope]

Under 500 bucks (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009223)? Where?

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Under 500 bucks (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009223)? Where?

everywhere rly. tigerdirect, newegg ebay, amazon, ect.. I got it off newegg with free shipping.

OH, i see the promo no longer works off newegg. last wee there was $50 off with free ship. Guess it's past.

[Agnostic Pope]

Still looks great. I'll get it once it drops in price again It would be cool to have this in the palapa (http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&biw=1296&bih=649&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=palapa+wooden&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=).

[revelation]

Damn, dude. Pretty sweet.

I can't believe projectors are so cheap there!

[nailerr]

Looks pretty colourful. DLP, good but it seems we are pushing more into the area of LED projectors for the longevity and power consumption.

Didn't watch all the videos but you thinking about a good screen to really pull out the brightness?

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Didn't watch all the videos but you thinking about a good screen to really pull out the brightness?

With LED projector technology these days we are seeing the older LCD and DLP projectors lowering in price. That's why I'm really happy to been able to get this deal.

I have just about everything i need to make my own screen. The only thing I'm lacking is the blackout cloth.

[Anenome]

I'd go for the silver paint on the wall as a screen.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

updated...

[sai tyrus]

Good vid. Loved the bits with the dogs. lol

[Agnostic Pope]

thnx for reminding me about this. I'll buy it somewhere in the future.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

So far I've racked up 770 hours on the bulb. For 2D it's a good choice but for 3D content like movies, games, ect it's EPIC.

I've been playing Batman Arkham Asylum in 3D and it's like playing the game for the first time again.

So glad I talked the lady out of getting the 65" Mitsubishi.

[lockwoodx]

Projectors are great. The bulbs will cost you a mint.

[Mantooth]

$494.99 shipped at Newegg until 6/29. Should I pull the trigger?

[Agnostic Pope]

Indulge in self-destruction AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHGGG.

:P

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

$494.99 shipped at Newegg until 6/29. Should I pull the trigger?


read EVERY review. You will NOT be disappointed. It's a very nice 2D projector for games and movies. The 3D it what really sells this bad boy!

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Got an Elite screen with 1.1 gain. Killer deal @amazon

[Mantooth]

Thanks for the update. My projector, screen, and 3D vision kit should be here by next Tuesday.

[Emabulator]

Nice setup. My one bedroom condo is too small for it. Time for a bigger place.

[gzsfrk]

Man...... getting the itch to upgrade here. Only thing holding me back is that, since I already have a 720p projector, I was wanting to go 1080p on my next one. Not sure if I can justify paying $500+ mostly for the 3D.

[Orphiuchus]

Man...... getting the itch to upgrade here. Only thing holding me back is that, since I already have a 720p projector, I was wanting to go 1080p on my next one. Not sure if I can justify paying $500+ mostly for the 3D.

I'm in the exact same boat. My 3M 720p projector is starting to show its age, but I think its mainly because I went with a discount bulb on my last replacement, and its thrown my colors slightly off.

Once they get a 1080p 3d projector under 500 I'm jumping on it.

[gzsfrk]

Can someone explain to me how the 3D setup works on this projector? Amazon still has it listed at $500 shipped, but I want to understand how the 3D configuration is set up. I seem to read that you need to buy a 3D kit with one or more sets of 3D glasses, but the one I see bundled with the projector on Amazon is Nvidia, and looks like it's meant to be used with a computer. I don't have a beefy computer in my home theater setup, and instead run most everything directly to the projector via the various inputs (VGA, component, HDMI). How does the 3D kit hook into my existing home theater AND my project so that I can watch, for example, my 3D Blu-rays running through my PS3?

[Anenome]

Can someone explain to me how the 3D setup works on this projector? Amazon still has it listed at $500 shipped, but I want to understand how the 3D configuration is set up. I seem to read that you need to buy a 3D kit with one or more sets of 3D glasses, but the one I see bundled with the projector on Amazon is Nvidia, and looks like it's meant to be used with a computer. I don't have a beefy computer in my home theater setup, and instead run most everything directly to the projector via the various inputs (VGA, component, HDMI). How does the 3D kit hook into my existing home theater AND my project so that I can watch, for example, my 3D Blu-rays running through my PS3?
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[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Can someone explain to me how the 3D setup works on this projector? Amazon still has it listed at $500 shipped, but I want to understand how the 3D configuration is set up. I seem to read that you need to buy a 3D kit with one or more sets of 3D glasses, but the one I see bundled with the projector on Amazon is Nvidia, and looks like it's meant to be used with a computer. I don't have a beefy computer in my home theater setup, and instead run most everything directly to the projector via the various inputs (VGA, component, HDMI). How does the 3D kit hook into my existing home theater AND my project so that I can watch, for example, my 3D Blu-rays running through my PS3?

This projector supports both DLP 3D and Nvidia 3D Vision. Nvidia vision kit uses an emitter where the DLP does not need emitter to sync the glasses.

Here's what you need for 3D HTPC:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html

My PC is connected directly to my Onkyo 3D 1.4 HDMI 5.1 surround receiver.

[gzsfrk]

I'm still a bit unclear (and I'd rather continue this conversation here for the education of myself and others rather than simply go Google another forum). Can you give a brief description of how your components are hooked up? Specifically, I'm curious to know how your receiver, projector, gaming consoles, and 3D kit are hooked up. Also, I notice you have an Onkyo 3D receiver. Is there something special needed for a receiver or HDMI switch (I currently use a 1->3 HDMI switch for supporting my cable box, PS3, and video camera playback)? Or does it just need to be HDMI 1.4 compliant?

Also, it sounds like you don't have to have your PC included in your home theater configuration for the 3D/etc. to work, correct?

And finally, which 3D kit did you go with, the Nvidia one or the DLP? (Do you have a link to the DLP kit?) Also, are there any particular pros/cons of each?

Thanks for the information, man! Learning lots here. :)

[Agnostic Pope]

Yes HDMI 1.4 (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2) is 3D compatible...and it is very cheap.

[Mantooth]

My projector and Nvidia 3D vision kit arrived yesterday. Quick shipping from Newegg as I didn't expect it until Tuesday. My screen was ordered from Amazon and should be here Tuesday. I can't help out with any of Gzsfrk questions since my setup is strictly PC for now.

A quick first impression projected at about 100" on my textured wall. Even with this less than optimal setup, the picture is great. The FOTR Extended Edition and Avatar Blu-rays both looked awesome. I tried a couple games to just make sure everything was working. Flatout and Trine both had very good 3D effects.

I'm going to pick up a 3D Blu-ray at the video store some time today. I noticed the rainbow effect at the start of FOTR, but it seemed to go away and I didn't notice it at all while gaming. I will update more when I get everything properly set up.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Can you give a brief description of how your components are hooked up? Specifically, I'm curious to know how your receiver, projector, gaming consoles, and 3D kit are hooked up. Also, I notice you have an Onkyo 3D receiver. Is there something special needed for a receiver or HDMI switch (I currently use a 1->3 HDMI switch for supporting my cable box, PS3, and video camera playback)? Or does it just need to be HDMI 1.4 compliant?

Also, it sounds like you don't have to have your PC included in your home theater configuration for the 3D/etc. to work, correct?

And finally, which 3D kit did you go with, the Nvidia one or the DLP? (Do you have a link to the DLP kit?) Also, are there any particular pros/cons of each?

Thanks for the information, man! Learning lots here. :)

My PC is connected to my Onkyo receiver via 1.4 HDMI cable. My PC has a GTX 465 graphics card and a Blu-Ray rom/burner. I use PowerDVD 10 software that supports 3D blu-ray movies.

My PS3, Xbox slim, Comcast cable are also connected to the receiver. Each of these are using 1.3b HDMI cables to the receiver. Non of these are used for 3D movies/games. Only 2D content.

The Acer projector support both DLP and Nvidia 3D. DLP does not need an emitter to sync the glasses to the image. Nvidia 3D Vision kit includes the emitter to sync.

Some standalone 3D blu-ray players have 2 HDMI outputs. One for audio and other for video. They have 2 since many of receivers cant pass through the video signal. That's why it's good to buy a recently released 3D pass through AVR(audio video receiver).

I know it gets very confusing trying to understand. I'm still trying to understand everything myself.

It wasn't shown in my first post video but I do have my PC connected.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g35/SoLo64bit/PICT0016.jpg

[Mantooth]

Can someone explain to me how the 3D setup works on this projector? Amazon still has it listed at $500 shipped, but I want to understand how the 3D configuration is set up. I seem to read that you need to buy a 3D kit with one or more sets of 3D glasses, but the one I see bundled with the projector on Amazon is Nvidia, and looks like it's meant to be used with a computer. I don't have a beefy computer in my home theater setup, and instead run most everything directly to the projector via the various inputs (VGA, component, HDMI). How does the 3D kit hook into my existing home theater AND my project so that I can watch, for example, my 3D Blu-rays running through my PS3?

If you are going to want to hook a PS3 or standalone 3D Blu ray directly to the projector for 3D Blu rays you need to get the Acer H5360BD (http://3dvision-blog.com/tag/acer-h5360bd/) model which is HDMI 1.4a compliant. You can't get 3D content on the current H5360 by connecting a PS3 or standalone player directly to the projector. You would also need DLP link 3D glasses.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Optoma makes a 1.4 to 1.3 box but it's expensive. That's a big reason why this and other projectors are so cheap.

Optoma 3D-XL Converter Box for 3D Video and Gaming - $350
http://www.amazon.com/Optoma-3D-XL-Converter-Video-Gaming/dp/B0047ZH3CW

and:

View Sonic 3D HD Video Processor - $250
http://www.amazon.com/View-Sonic-Video-Processor-VP3D1/dp/B004ULPF50/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1310007157&sr=8-7

Both of these would allow XBOX or PS3 to run 3D to the projector.

[gzsfrk]

If you are going to want to hook a PS3 or standalone 3D Blu ray directly to the projector for 3D Blu rays you need to get the Acer H5360BD (http://3dvision-blog.com/tag/acer-h5360bd/) model which is HDMI 1.4a compliant. You can't get 3D content on the current H5360 by connecting a PS3 or standalone player directly to the projector. You would also need DLP link 3D glasses.

Now if only that projector would become available state-side at a reasonable price...

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

look what these guys did with the Acer H5360..

Now if I could only talk the lady into letting me get 2 more projectors and building an addition to our home!

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[Anenome]

O_O that is nucking futs!

[gzsfrk]

That is freaking nuts. Wish I had a spare $3000 or so and an open garage to play around with a setup like this.

[gzsfrk]

I have another question about 3D setups. Why would you ever want to go with the NVidia 3D Vision glasses instead of the DLP Link glasses? With DLP link, you don't need an extra emitter or cables or anything else. Plus, from what I've seen, DLP Link glasses are either competitively priced against or cheaper than 3D vision. Am I missing something?

[lockwoodx]

With DLP link there is a 50% chance that stereo will be reversed when the glasses sync up with the DLP flash coming from the projector. To fix this you can just turn 3d off and on until it corrects itself. You can alternately go in the projector menu and set the stereo to reverse. The stereo will then remain correct for the DLP Link glasses until you turn 3d off by starting a different movie or starting a different game. This does not happen with the nvidia glasses because they sync with the emitter.

You'll find tons of 2 Star or less DLP link reviews across newegg and amazon because this issue makes the glasses very user unfriendly.

[gzsfrk]

Excellent, thanks for explaining that to me. If that's the case, I don't see why the DLP Link manufacturer doesn't just put a little toggle button on the glasses to invert the current stereo setting. That would seem to me to be a no-brainer solution. Maybe by the time I actually invest in a 3D projector, they'll have already done just that. :)

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

I need to buy more 3D BD's. Anyone have anyone suggestions? All i have so far is iMax Under the Sea and MJ's This is IT. Been playing the hell out of 3D games like Bad Company 2, Left 4 Dead 2, Dead Rising 2, ect..


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[gzsfrk]

Tron Legacy Is a movie I've really enjoyed.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Tron Legacy Is a movie I've really enjoyed.

I would probably need to see the first Tron to fully understand the second huh? Looks like a movie I would like.

[Anenome]

I would probably need to see the first Tron to fully understand the second huh? Looks like a movie I would like.
Wow. Turn in geek card. Nao :P

[Mantooth]

I would probably need to see the first Tron to fully understand the second huh? Looks like a movie I would like.

You can watch it without seeing the first one and follow it. The 3D is good, but not a lot of out of the picture type effects. Resident Evil Afterlife has really good 3D effects. They used the same cameras as Avatar to film it. I have also watched Yogi Bear (not a big selection of 3D Blu-rays at the local video store). The Ultimate Wave Tahiti was cool for the $10 I paid Amazon.

I also picked up an AverMedia HD DVR card for $100 which you can use to connect your cable box to your PC and output to the H5360 to watch the 3D channels. I will be installing that tonight.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

I also picked up an AverMedia HD DVR card for $100 which you can use to connect your cable box to your PC and output to the H5360 to watch the 3D channels. I will be installing that tonight.

I just bought Roxio capture card and it doesn't work the way i thought it would. I've been looking into replacing it with Aver HD capture card or something else with I/O HDMI ports.

[Mantooth]

I just bought Roxio capture card and it doesn't work the way i thought it would. I've been looking into replacing it with Aver HD capture card or something else with I/O HDMI ports.

The Aver HD card worked like a charm. The only trick is to uninstall the Aver media center software (leave the driver installed) that comes with the card and download and install the 3D version of the media center software. I watched Despicable Me in 3D from HBO On Demand and some boxing on ESPN 3D last night. You can also use this setup to play 360 games in 3D. The Acer H5360 keeps getting better and better.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

You can also use this setup to play 360 games in 3D. The Acer H5360 keeps getting better and better.

O'RLY?

Can you link me to the exact HD box you're using so i can compare?

I've been looking into buying a viewsonic 1.4 to 1.3 converter box for console 3D. It's just on the expensive side right now $250.

[Mantooth]

O'RLY?

Can you link me to the exact HD box you're using so i can compare?

I've been looking into buying a viewsonic 1.4 to 1.3 converter box for console 3D. It's just on the expensive side right now $250.

I am using this HD DVR (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SQE1O0)card. I have not personally used it to play 360 games in 3D yet, but there are many posts in various forums of people using this card for that. I can confirm that it will feed 3D content from my Comcast cable box.

[Orphiuchus]

How has the new projector held up?

I just lost another bulb(lasted like 3 months) on my old projector, and I'm getting about fed up with it.

[Anenome]

How has the new projector held up?

I just lost another bulb(lasted like 3 months) on my old projector, and I'm getting about fed up with it.
What's that, like $100?

[Orphiuchus]

Well, the 3 month one was about $100, but the previous one lasted a good year and a half.

Its been crazy hot here, so that may have contributed, but if I'm only going to get 3 months per bulb with these cheap replacements then its barely worth it.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

just hit 1500 hour mark and running better now than at 200 hour. I bought a used bulb off Ebay for $35 that had 1200 hours on it for a backup.

[Orphiuchus]

I think I'll see if my bulb sellers "120 day" guarantee was bullshit or not, and if they decline to replace my bulb I'll probably buy the new one. Its like 500-1000 lumens brighter than mine anyway.

[Anenome]

One day they'll have mega-bright LEDs and this won't be an issue anymore. Currently tho, LEDs lose efficiency when they try to go bright, such that other tech is more efficient at high-lumens.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

One day they'll have mega-bright LEDs and this won't be an issue anymore. Currently tho, LEDs lose efficiency when they try to go bright, such that other tech is more efficient at high-lumens.

Tell that to my Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight...:eek:

[Anenome]

Tell that to my Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight...:eek:
The newest bright stuff uses organic-LEDs, but it's not all the way there yet :) It still can't compete with the extreme lumen systems.

Specifically, what I had in mind when writing that were the orange sodium lamps in street-lights, which are the absolute most efficient lights for the lumens they give, which is why cities put up with the god-awful color they put out.
A common high-pressure sodium, 250 watt bulb will put out around 87 lumens per watt of power used or 21,750 lumens total. A typical 250 watt mercury vapor lamp will put out around 48 lumens per watt or 12,000 lumens total.

Now, LEDs get awesome efficiency at lower wattages, but can't yet compare at the higher wattages:
The most efficient modern available white LEDs (as of August 2011) produce about 80-140 lumens of light per watt of electricity delivered to the LEDs when the LEDs are supplied "typical" current or that at which their characteristics are specified. Many others that are in recent LED products achieve merely 25-45 lumens/watt. Most such white LEDs are and will be slightly more efficient when moderately underpowered and will usuallty be less efficient when overpowered. One has been mentioned by its manufacturer to achieve 150 lumens/watt at a reduced power level, 40% as much current as that at which its characteristics are mostly specified...

Compare to 14-17.5 lumens per watt for standard "A19" 120 volt 60 to 100 watt incandescents, and typically 16 to 21 for most halogen lamps rated to last 2,000 hours or more, typically 50-70 (at optimum temperature) for most compact fluorescents rated 13 to 26 watts, and 85-100 for 32 watt T8 fluorescents operated with electronic ballasts.
Most line powered LED lighting products other than Cree LR-4 and LR-6 units as of June 2008 achieve anywhere from under 20 to as high as 52 lumens/watt.

Actually, incandescents have the opposite problem, being much more efficient at high wattages than low.

For reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminous_efficacy#Examples

[Orphiuchus]

The 120 day claim was bullshit, my new projector arrives Monday.

I'll post impressions once I have it up and running, but lo and behold, my fucking AC went out today and I'm not putting a projector up in a hot house.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Just cant get enough big screen gaming!

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[gzsfrk]

Any word yet on a version of this projector that do 3D when connected directly to a PS3 via HDMI 1.4 being available state-side yet? I haven't checked on it in a while, but last I read it was still Euro only.

[gzsfrk]

Just cant get enough big screen gaming!

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That's some snazzy video editing you've got going on there, xDSx. If you want to do some EvAv-themed video reviews of games, I can arrange for them to get posted into the site news feed. :)

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Any word yet on a version of this projector that do 3D when connected directly to a PS3 via HDMI 1.4 being available state-side yet? I haven't checked on it in a while, but last I read it was still Euro only.

I've seen a few here and there but all over in UK or China. Still have yet to see any here in the states. There's one seller off Ebay selling but he's in UK.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACER-H5360BD-3D-VIDEO-PROJECTOR-BRAND-NEW-1-YEAR-WARRANTY-/270836519511?pt=UK_AudiVideoElectronics_Video_Elec tronics&hash=item3f0f1d5257#ht_2978wt_901



That's some snazzy video editing you've got going on there, xDSx. If you want to do some EvAv-themed video reviews of games, I can arrange for them to get posted into the site news feed. :)

Thanks man! Basic video/image overlay and for the most part. I've just been playing around with PowerDirector recently. Was nice to find out my rig was powerful enough to run BF3 on high/ultra and still be able to record gameplay.:)

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

I've been putting away a little money here and there and think i'm going to try out the Acer 7530D 1080p projector. Also looked at the Optoma HD20 but would cost me $100 to $200 more and the HD20 is only 1700 lumens :(

I'm getting excited! :)

Anyone else know of a good 1080p budget PJ?

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

I've been putting away a little money here and there and think i'm going to try out the Acer 7530D 1080p projector. Also looked at the Optoma HD20 but would cost me $100 to $200 more and the HD20 is only 1700 lumens :(

I'm getting excited! :)

Anyone else know of a good 1080p budget PJ?

I ended up finding a killer deal on an Acer H7531D 1080p projector. Should be here next week sometime. It's a factory refurb but for over $200 off I just couldn't pass it by.

[Suicidal ShiZuru]

I've always been hesitant about projectors but this kinda makes me want one.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

I've always been hesitant about projectors but this kinda makes me want one.

I was the same way man. My lady wanted us to get a bigger TV for movies and games but just couldnt bring myself to spend $2100 on a 65" mitsubishi. I just said fuck it i'll give it a try and havent looked back since. I will never go back. That is until 65" LCD/DLP's are under $400 :)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009286&Tpk=h7531d

[Anenome]

Projectors haven't yet gone mainstream. Maybe when they put laser-lightsources in them. I could see them eventually eclipsing even LCDs.

[xDIRTYSOUTHx]

Got my H7531D in today. Cranked it up and it looks amazing! I thought the mount I had for the H5360 would fit it since they have the same dimensions but it doesn't. So i'll have to grab one here soon. BF3 on this thing looks SICK!:eek: