[pez209]

Here is a link to a few video scalers in the UK:
http://www.scancom.l..._converters.htm

Not cheap, by US standards, but they have some tried and tested models here.

[oog]

Pez: I'm still trying to track it down again, but earlier in the week I had some schematics to build a PAL to VGA converter.. basically pretty simple because the vertical refresh is exactly half of VGA with PAL, and the horizontal is the same

I'll let you know when I remember what I did with it..

[pez209]

WARNING THIS COMPANY HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE BAD BUSINESS SECTION, PLEASE READ THAT THREAD BEFORE THINKING ABOUT THIS...

Finally! The CMV 1515 has landed in the UK!

http://www.web-syste...&pid=1122&qty=1

250 pounds (That's about $450 to you people in the US!) including VAT and delivery: Expensive, but it's the only place we can get it over here.

Can anyone else get a better deal here?

[sullivan18]

Found a great source of monitors for people in the UK, hope it helps. http://www.az-monitors.co.uk

Chris

[anwyl]

Hi,

I not an expert on wiring or electronics (will get help when get to that stage) so dont want to sound stupid but, I have found the monitor that i want to buy (samsung ltm1555) but its from the US and i am in the UK. Would the voltage differance 110v - 220v be a problem and if it is, is there anything else i could buy to make it work.

Any help that anyone could give me would be great.

[brainchild]

Yes you could get a simple power adapter for travelers.

[pez209]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but...that model (ltm1555) comes with an NTSC tuner i.e. you will not be able to use the tv tuner function in the UK.

I hope I am wrong on this matter, as I wanted to use this model too.

[brainchild]

That might be true, most of the free standing scan converters offer NTSC/PAL auto recognition. Don't know about the 1555.

[anwyl]

How does this look for a tv tuner, its quite cheap aswell at £55 ($99)

http://www.dabs.com/...ZP?refererid=t5

I was also thinking about this monitor (acer al506)

http://www.acer.co.u...&crc=2313529513

i had orderd a samsung ltm1555, but with the is it an x or b thing and it only being an ntsc i just gave up. Can anybody see any problems with this set up?

[brainchild]

We need to know the resolution and refresh rate of the scan converter which I can't find in the specs. The specs on the monitor are good but who knows if it strips well.

[anwyl]

There is a post in the compatible monitor list that says it should be ok so fingers crossed, I also thought i would give the tv tuner a go - i couldnt find out any more information but i can always return it if it isn't good enough, i will let you know what i find out.

[brainchild]

Cool, good luck.

[Eyebath]

Ikea are selling a stainless mixing bowl that might be suitable for the reflector idea:-

http://www.ikea.co.u...118*10317*10322

Remember to check availablity in your nearest store.

[brainchild]

Hey that looks pretty good, appears to be polished on the inside too. US for $4.99

http://www.ikea-usa....118*10317*10322

[Nore]

Sweet, looks like a good bowl, going to order that,
so by how much do you think this improves your projector? Lumen's I mean

[brainchild]

I did an informal test with your standard photographic light meter at a distance of roughly 15" from the lamp. The measured light intensity with the reflector was almost double that of the bare lamp (surprise). Again this is highly subjective because we need the light to be at the proper angle.

[pez209]

There are 3 sizes at IKEA, which one is the best?

[Eyebath]

the 20cm/8" should be ok with the eye lamp pez, brain would have to verify this though, not sure. What lamp are you using/planning on using?

[brainchild]

I'd go with the 8" for a simple reflector. Later if a condenser is to be added a larger size might be necessary with the EYE lamp. Basically for use with a condenser the lamp arc must be mounted on the focal surface, which is a sphere with half the radius of the reflector. Assuming this bowl is a true sphere with a radius of 4" the lamp arc would have to be mounted 2" inside the bowl, centered. I'm not sure the lamp envelope can fit without excessive cutting.

[pez209]

Thanks Eyebath and Brainchild! I shall be using the EYE lamp....I think a simple reflector will do for me!

[Eyebath]

Some BenQs available in the UK:-

http://uk.pricerunne...9&a_615=&a_618=

Ouch...£260 for a Benq FP557S...

...more:-

http://uk.insight.co...ria=benq+fp557s

not sure why there's three different prices?

[Eyebath]

The MT400SX/HOR EYE lamp in good ol' Blighty! Can it be...?

http://www.iwasaki.c...HID_frames.html

I've emailed them about availability and stockists, we'll see...

Keep you updated

[Eyebath]

Looking at it again, there's a large range of different MH lamps. I'm unsure how many would be suitable for this project, but this is definitely a find.

Here are the 'Tubular' series MH lamps. From the website:

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[jeremyvnc]

Go with the highest lumen rated one.

[Eyebath]

lumen-wise the MT400SX/HOR is one of the best on there, but there is also this one:

M400BUH - 400W/40,000 lumens

Both sound great.

Anyone know what M.O.L or L.C.L are abbreviations for?