elusivesid Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) I am still considering the w2700 as it seems to be near perfect for my requirements. Initial hick ups are common for any brand/product. The difference is how the vendor responds to them and I am happy with the responses from Benq so far. I hope they get the final firmware released to resolve all these issues. Can I know where I can get a demo of w2700 in Sydney? Most of the retailers seem to have a stock of them but none in display for a demo. Edited June 17, 2019 by elusivesid correcting grammer and spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklow888 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 hours ago, elusivesid said: Can I know where I can get a demo of w2700 in Sydney? Most of the retailers seem to have a stock of them but none in display for a demo. Try Instylehifi - they have a 5700 on demo there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 22 hours ago, elusivesid said: I am still considering the w2700 as it seems to be near perfect for my requirements. Initial hick ups are common for any brand/product. The difference is how the vendor responds to them and I am happy with the responses from Benq so far. I hope they get the final firmware released to resolve all these issues. Can I know where I can get a demo of w2700 in Sydney? Most of the retailers seem to have a stock of them but none in display for a demo. Thanks jklow888!! Try Custom Home theatre too - they have a unit on display. https://www.benq.com/en-au/projector/cineprime-home-cinema/w2700/where-to-experience.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CustomHT Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On 17/06/2019 at 2:27 PM, elusivesid said: I am still considering the w2700 as it seems to be near perfect for my requirements. Initial hick ups are common for any brand/product. The difference is how the vendor responds to them and I am happy with the responses from Benq so far. I hope they get the final firmware released to resolve all these issues. Can I know where I can get a demo of w2700 in Sydney? Most of the retailers seem to have a stock of them but none in display for a demo. We have the W5700 setup to demo currently. Happy to have a chat to see what we can arrange for you to see the W2700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrabble Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 There's a review of the W5700 in this months edition of UK magazine Home Cinema Choice. Very favourable review, pretty sure I am legally not allowed to reproduce the review in full so here is the conclusion: 'Home cinema star. Overall, this is a superb UHD projector that boasts previously unobtainable colour coverage for a DLP display and a remarkable level of accuracy. Design and setup are home cinema-friendly. Brightness is somewhat limited but HDR performance remains impressive, amd motion handling and 3D are both excellent. Audition one 4.5 stars out of 5.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellawii Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 05/06/2019 at 11:07 AM, Matt_Walker said: Hey all, Just letting you know that the W5700 firmware update is now expected mid June (slight delay sorry!) - Please bare with us whilst we get this right for you all Cheers, Matt Hi Matt, Any news on the firmware update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 No It's really starting to annoy me...! I am pushing every day and finally we are in the final testing phase before release - I want to say this week but may end up being next. The moment I have it I will be posting it up here first for download On a more positive note we just won another prestigious award in Japan for the W2700 and W5700 models 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Dont want to get too excited ... but we are testing firmware update in OZ tomorrow ... stay tuned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth.hifi Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Hi, How does the w5700 deal with a scope screen? Compared with my old Panasonic lens memory projector? Can it be set to stay in scope model? Will i see light off my screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 8 hours ago, Perth.hifi said: Hi, How does the w5700 deal with a scope screen? Compared with my old Panasonic lens memory projector? Can it be set to stay in scope model? Will i see light off my screen? The W5700 needs a lens to do scope properly. If you wanted to you could zoom the image to fit the cinemascope ratio but you would have light at the top and bottom edges of the screen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth.hifi Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 The W5700 needs a lens to do scope properly. If you wanted to you could zoom the image to fit the cinemascope ratio but you would have light at the top and bottom edges of the screen.Hi Matt, cheers. I don't have the dollars for a lens, so that's not an option. Will the scope ratio be correct in terms of vertical And horizontal stretch? Like my Panasonic projector? Light? Therefore if i have a reflective surface near the screen, e.g my speakers and benchtop cabinet, the light will be a issue, is that correct? If so, buggar!! I wish they all had lens memory like the Panasonic's do. Is the w5700 a true 4k or UHD or a pixel shifter like the epsons and jvcs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztheatre Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Perth.hifi said: Hi Matt, cheers. I don't have the dollars for a lens, so that's not an option. Will the scope ratio be correct in terms of vertical And horizontal stretch? Like my Panasonic projector? Light? Therefore if i have a reflective surface near the screen, e.g my speakers and benchtop cabinet, the light will be a issue, is that correct? If so, buggar!! I wish they all had lens memory like the Panasonic's do. Is the w5700 a true 4k or UHD or a pixel shifter like the epsons and jvcs? Just use a larger 16:9 screen if using this PJ, otherwise you have to manually adjust everything, focus, zoom and lens shift each time. Yes it would be the correct shape, you're just zooming the black bars out off the top and bottom of the scope screen. It's a 2K panel that pixel shifts using mirrors that actuate at 9,000 times per second, so a bit faster than my brothers EH holden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth.hifi Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Already have a 2:40 screen, i wouldn't ever go a 16:9, love the scope format. I actually only try to buy able format movies, much prefer the ratio. That sucks, i don't want to adjust zoom and focus each time.. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, Perth.hifi said: Already have a 2:40 screen, i wouldn't ever go a 16:9, love the scope format. I actually only try to buy able format movies, much prefer the ratio. That sucks, i don't want to adjust zoom and focus each time.. Yep - its True 4K but uses a mirror to achieve this. Its not E-Shift 1080P or Pro UHD 1080P - it is 8.3 Million individually addressable pixels on the screen at any given moment in time The BenQ is not for you though - Unless you can find a cheap aussiemorphic lens (they are out there) - in which care Giddy Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth.hifi Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I think i need to let my eyes be the judge..Thou the lens memory appears to be the deciding factor. You think benq will ever release a lens memory model in the future?I thought they were all playing pixel tricks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Yep - spot on - I always say that everyone needs to see for themselves! BenQ have been doing it for years - https://business-display.benq.com/en/findproduct/projector/large-venue-projectors/lu9715.html - but nothing has trickled down ...yet Also BenQ are the number 1 4K brand in Australia by numbers by a long margin and have been for the best part of 18 months. We are not the most expensive but we are the most accessible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerinnumbers Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Matt. A few pages back you listed where to buy locations ( or more specifically where to demo I think ) Like always, Adelaide ( SA ) was nowhere to be seen. Is there any update to the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 01/07/2019 at 5:52 PM, powerinnumbers said: Matt. A few pages back you listed where to buy locations ( or more specifically where to demo I think ) Like always, Adelaide ( SA ) was nowhere to be seen. Is there any update to the list? No nothing I am sorry - I have approached a few dealers but Sony seems to have SA stitched up Who is your local dealer? Perhaps a phone call to them might prompt them to call me - they may be able ot have it exclusively in SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 *******************NEWS!!******************* BenQ W5700 Firmware update is here *******************NEWS!!******************* Hi all, Below is a table of the new features & fixes: Items Firmware Version (TI V1.1.0 & Mstar 1.0.0.88353) 1. Features added (1) Add “Anamorphic 2.4:1” and “Anamorphic 16:9” under Installation/Aspect ratio Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (2) Add “HDMI Equalizer” to improve HDMI compatibility Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB 2. Fix bugs or Improvements (1) Fix keystone saving problem after reboot Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (2) Lower down the opportunity of split screen issue happened after switching timing or source. Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (3) Improve Pixel Enhancer and color performance Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (4) Improve the frame drop issues by adjusting the default value and items of “Motion enhancer” menu with Off/Low/Middle/High Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (5) Improve flicker issues when IRIS is on by adjusting default value and items of “Dynamic Iris” menu to with Off/Low/Middle/High Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (6) Fix bug that SmartEco should be disabled in remote control when IRIS is set to On Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB (7) Fix bugs in ISF mode Mstar F/W Upgrade via USB - Disable “Picture/Reset current picture mode” when picture mode is set to ISF - Correct the default value of “Sharpness” in ISF And instructions on how to install it: UpgradeMStar FW via USB Format a USB 3.0 Flash Drive Fat32. Unzip File MStar 838v1.0.0.88353.7z and look for folder Mstar 838 v 1.0.0.88353 open this folder and copy BenqUpgradeQ.bin to the root folder of the USB Flash Drive. Turn off projector. Insert USB Flash Drive in to the Media Reader (USB 3.0) port on the projector. Turn on the projector. In the process of upgrading, you may see BenQ logo in white. This is normal. It may take up to 2 minutes to go blank screen You will also see blank screen and sometimes a status bar going around. This is normal. When the FW update is complete unit will re-start to the original 1st time install settings. Link below for FW file https://we.tl/t-H15dZHOw9V Please follow the instructions carefully and let me know your results! Cheers, Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztheatre Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Thanks Matt will give this is whirl and report back soon ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassup Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) The link (for the firmware file) is apparently down... Was the firmware update pulled or is it available somewhere? Edited July 13, 2019 by Wassup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztheatre Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Wassup said: The link (for the firmware file) is apparently down... Was the firmware update pulled or is it available somewhere? Yep it's gone. Matt will reply I think he's away at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 He was away - back now. I have asked for a new link - please stand by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Walker Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 In the meantime... https://www.dropbox.com/s/r908lt2zaa58gwf/MStar 838 v1.0.0.88353.7z?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oztheatre Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 41 minutes ago, Matt_Walker said: In the meantime... https://www.dropbox.com/s/r908lt2zaa58gwf/MStar 838 v1.0.0.88353.7z?dl=0 Is there a way you can put it outside drop box Matt? they want money to 'join up'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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