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arch_angel16
23rd February 2006, 17:31
I build my screen, I mounted the projector, it's all nice and setup. Then I realized that I have no calibration tools or 720p (1280x720) source material to truly flex the projector's muscles.

My setup is a Sanyo Z2 projecting onto a homemade 72" screen, fed through DVI port by a 25' HD15 cable (w/DVI adapter) that I have plugged into a KVM that switches output between my 21" dell CRT and the projector. The KVM's fed by a Geforce3's VGA out.

So...any suggestions of calibration tools or HD source material to test this thing out on? I'm also looking for HD (720p) content to play on it, so suggestions are appreciated.

disclaimer: not an invite to suggest pirated material. Don't even mention possible sources of any content - just series names, etc. I can figure out where to get them (satellite, cable, etc).

Latexxx
23rd February 2006, 17:48
There are some demo videos and trailers at http://www.wmvhd.com/ and http://www.divx.com

*.mp4 guy
23rd February 2006, 22:01
If you live in the U.S. you can get some very good quality material over the air. CBS broadcasts 1920*1080*23.976 (telecined) movies once or twice a week, that are usually very good quality. Some shows like CSI, Lost, Numb3rs, and House are all also broadcast in high quality HD on over the air channels. You should Check antennaweb (http://http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx) to see what channels are available in your area.