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DiscountDelight - Optoma DV10 MovieTime Home Theater DLP Projector With Built-In DVD Player
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List Price: $999.99
Our Price: $899.99
Your Save: $ 100.00 ( 10% )
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Manufacturer: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
EAN: 0796435241575
Feature: 1000 ANSI Lumens
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Label: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturer: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
Model: dv10
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
Special Features: nv:Resolution^WVGA (854 x 480)|Brightness^1000 ANSI Lumens|Aspect Ratio^16:9|Display Technology^DLP|Video Signals^HDTV (720p, 1080i)|Inputs^RS-232|Inputs^Audio In|Inputs^Audio Out|Inputs^S-Video|Inputs^Composite: RCA jack|Inputs^D-sub 15-pin|Zoom^Manual Zoom|Image Size^48 - 359 inches diagonal|Throw Distance^3.9 - 32.8 ft.|Power Consumption^180 Watts|Audible Noise^27.0 dB|Lamp Type^200W P-VIP|Lamp Life Expectancy^3000 Hours
Studio: OPTOMA TECHNOLOGY
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Features
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1000 ANSI Lumens
854 x 480 (480p) W-SVGA resolution
Up to 4,000 - 1 contrast ratio
16 - 9 aspect ratio
36 - 335 image size projected on wall or screen (for best resolution, contrast, and brightness, we suggest purchasing an optional screen)
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: If you're use to HD or looking for HD try something else
Comment: -I bought the DV10 recently as a supplement to my current setup - Phillips 42 HDTV and the OPPO upconverting DVD player, The DV10 did not perform as well as I had anticipated and I quickly noticed the difference in image quality. Both the DVD and HDTV display performance for the DV10 paled in comparison to the Phillips and OPPO setup.
-See the DV10 outputs at 480p whereas my Phillips is 720p/1080i ---huge difference! The HD content was a huge reduction in image quality to what I'm used to and the DVD video output was pathetic compared to the superior OPPO DVD player.
-I guess it's ok as a niche product. However, if you're used to true HDTV and have experienced the visional joys of an upconverting DVD player, then I strongly recommend not buying this product. Luckily, I was able to return the product for a full refund. Also, be weary of the lamp replacement cost.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing Value
Comment: I had been looking at DLP projectors for a while, but hesitated to make a purchase because of my unfamiliarity with the technology and the cost of higher end projectors ($5000+). I decided to purchase the MovieTime because it allowed me to dip my toe in the projector pool at a very low price. Shopping around I paid $865, and this included a free 92" screen (a $200 value).
When the MovieTime arrived I simply set it on the floor, plugged it in, popped in a DVD, and had a 113" movie screen on my white wall. The picture quality was far better than I imagined, especially considering the price. The unit was quiet, and I didn't notice any burning plastic smell that other reviews have mentioned. The speakers are small and certainly don't provide a rib-rattling theater-like experience, but they are much better than I anticipated, easily filling a 12' x 14' room. MovieTime works best in a completely dark room, but the picture is acceptable on cloudy days as well.
After a few weeks I am extremely satisfied with this purchase. I am an old movie buff and it is a thrill to see these films on a large screen. My only complaints about the system are the lack of a backlit remote (hard to operate in the dark), and a few occurences of the audio and video getting out of sync after pausing a DVD (this was corrected by stopping the DVD and restarting it). Also, it would be nice if the product manual did a better job of explaining all of the various picture settings and options.
Overall, the picture quality, portability, and relatively low price make this an amazing value. Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Just great - nothing less than 5
Comment: This projector is awesome. I was truly amazed at the quality of the picture. You really get a feeling of watching a movie in the theater. Just awesome. The remote could be better - takes a while to get used to it. Just Buy it. Btw, this is my first projector - so can't compare with anything else.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great All-in-One Projector
Comment: Impressive little projector for the money. Only real complaint is with the power cord. It is cheap and made with a soft rubber compound that tends to lose the connection if the power cord is moved around. Replace it with a better power cord to avoid this problem.
When using the stereo output (ie, RCA mini-jack) rather than the optical audio out, you'll likely find that the output volume is way too low to feed a stereo reciever. The output jack seems to be at high impedance levels. Therefore, if your receiver has a Phono input, use it instead of a CD or Tape input. This will give you much stronger audio with a stereo receiver. I was also getting some 60 Hz hum when using the stereo output to my stereo receiver, but solved it with a RadioShack "Ground Loop Isolator" ($17).
If you want a cheap screen, trying using Foam Core. It can be purchased in 8'x4' sheets from most picture framing stores and make a pretty decent screen for well under $20. Optoma has also been offering coupons for a free Graywolf 92" screen. Search around on the web to see if they still offer it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A great buy for the price
Comment: I've never bought a projector before. I finally decided to "take the plunge" and buy either a nice TV or a projector. For a variety of reasons, I liked the idea of a projector better, so I did my research.
The Optoma DV10 caught my eye, as it seemed like a great projector for a neophyte in home theater at a very good price. Researching and reading reviews of the projectors in the same general price range convinced me that the DV10 was the way to go.
I received my projector yesterday, and I can say I am impressed. It didn't take me very long to find a place for it, eventually putting it on a cart about 4' high behind the couch. The keystone correction handled it well, but I had to use some CD cases to get the projector to point downward at a sharp enough angle. I threw the image onto a blank wall and ran the projector through the paces
It took some fiddling to get the picture to look the way I wanted it to, with the right levels of brightness and color, but I was able to figure out the controls fairly quickly.
On DVDs that were transfers of older movies or TV shows, the quality is very inconsistent on the DVD and the projector picks up every tiny flaw and makes it very obvious. I am sure there is a way to compensate for this, but I don't know enough about the projector to know for certain how. It will take some trial and error to really pin down what does what and how to make every dvd look it's best.
On newer movies and DVDs, however, the picture is nothing short of awesome. It's amazing to see a 92" image in your living room. The sound on the projector isn't bad for what it is, but I was able to just plug it into my old component system and play it through my stereo speakers just fine. I am sure when my surround sound system arrives next week, it will be even better!
The lamp is sufficiently bright for a dimly lit room, but if a room has good natural light, the image can look a bit dark, and with the Bright mode turned on, it still looks a bit dim and washed out around the edges. I'm going to have to buy some heavy curtains for the living room windows. I think once I put my 92" greywolf screen up on the wall that it might help define the edges a bit better, too. In a dimly lit or dark room, the lamp is very bright. Scenes where there is a flash of light on the screen are astonishingly bright. Colors are very good, with deep blacks and good temperature. I had to actually tone the colors down a bit, as the reds and greens were almost unnaturally bright. A few small setting changes later and it was very nice.
I have noticed a little bit of a "screen door" effect, but I think it's partially because I was looking for it. I didn't notice it at all, until I went very close to the image, and after that I now can see it all the time if I look for it. If I forget to look, it's fine. I've not noticed any "rainbow effect".
I briefly tried to use it with my laptop to display my desktop, and it worked OK except that fonts were hard to read. I am sure I probably need to change a setting either on the laptop or the projector to get the right picture (I only tried for about 5 minutes to make it look good), but otherwise it was very good. Graphics displayed with breathtaking depth and clarity.
Overall, I would say that this projector is the best available at this pricepoint. The manual isn't very helpful and there is a definite learning curve on navigating the menus and settings. However, as my first purchase into the realm of home theater, I don't think I could have possibly have done better. I feel safe in recommending this projector to others interested in home theater on a budget.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The MovieTime DV10 is Optoma's first projector to include a built-in DVD player. Simply slip a DVD into the drive, point the projector at the nearest white wall, and you have instant home theater. There are also two 5-watt speakers on board, but an audio output allows you wire the DVD player to your external surround sound system. Featuring an 854x480 16:9 format DLP chip, it's rated at 1000 ANSI lumens and carries up to a very high 4000:1 contrast rating. Up to 4,000 - 1 contrast ratio Optical audio output Noise Level (typical) 28 dB (STD) / 27 dB (ECO) Lamp Type 200-watt Lamp - Lamp Life up to 2,000 (STD) /3,000 (ECO) hours Projected Image Size 48 to 359 Inches / Projection Distance 4.9 to 32.8 feet (1.5 to 10 meters) // We suggest purchasing an optional projection screen for best image Disc Media play compatibility - DVD, DVD-R,DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW and those with pre-recorded MP3 - WMA - JPEG files I/O Connectors Composite (RCA), D-sub 15 VGA(analog RGB/component/HDTV), S-Video, RS-232 communication, Stereo audio in, Stereo audio out, Optical audio out, AC power input Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 14.5 x 4.6 x 10.7 Inches (368 x 117 x 273mm) / 7.8 Pounds Dual Volt power supply for international compatibility (USA plug provided) Integrated speakers generate up to 5 watts sound Optoma 2-year warranty on hardware, 60 day warranty on bulb
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