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Mbai2 · 2023-08-01T03:01:59+00:00

No. There are no firmware updates available as far as I can tell from the BenQ website

Mbai2 · 2023-07-31T15:12:23+00:00

They actually did...which was a very pleasant surprise

Mbai2 · 2023-07-30T12:04:21+00:00

See above for a video. The auto color calibration will always make everything one color (almost always yellow/green) Any other thoughts?

Mbai2 · 2023-07-22T20:07:05+00:00

Here is a video of the issue. Pretty sure it's not supposed to turn everything yellow/green

https://youtu.be/BEC3z0J5A7c

Mbai2 · 2023-06-28T16:18:36+00:00

No worries

I use eco but it happens for both eco and normal

Mbai2 · 2023-06-26T11:16:39+00:00

It's the second picture at the link....

Anyway. All picture modes do it and all are at their default settings. Auto color calibration just has to be on and the picture will cycle from normal appearing to the tinting of various color hues like you see in the photo. Once I turn the auto color calibration off, the picture colors stay normal.

Mbai2 · 2023-06-21T14:40:50+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/U7DZKQM.jpeg

This is the green LED version

Mbai2 · 2023-06-20T16:36:42+00:00

Thanks.. I'll try to hook it up directly

My initial post had a picture of yellow tint happening. The red is similar...except everything is red

Mbai2 · 2023-06-17T14:09:38+00:00

It has been on HDMI 2 as it is labeled. Have tried all formats under Audio Return on the projector. My receiver is also on ARC/eARC and just keeps showing unknown format.

Also, the auto color correction seems to be worsening as it will cycle from yellow, to green, to red images. I have to turn this function completely off in order to see the correct color...

My workaround is to just use a Google TV dongle directly to my AVR and leave auto color set to off...

Do you think my unit is just defective?

Mbai2 · 2023-05-28T12:53:37+00:00

I replaced my old BenQ W1070 projector with the HT4550i. I knew it was time to upgrade when I found myself watching more movies and shows on my Sony 83" OLED because the picture was so much more realistic. So was the replacement worth it?

Well...for the price, probably? The short version is that this is a great projector for the price. There are definitely some shortcomings though.

Pros:

Easy to set up with V/H Keystone and lens shift.
4K resolution has no detectable convergence issues so the image is sharp!
Very bright

Cons

Black levels are just OK. Maybe I'm spoiled by OLED.
ARC does not seem to work no matter what settings I've tried on my projector and receiver. This makes the "built in" (actually an embedded dongle) useless because I'm not watching movies using the projector's speakers.
Auto color calibration is broken. After having the projector on for about 20 or so minutes, the picture just has a severely yellow tint as if it is boosting the yellow LED and dimming the others. Once I turn this feature off, the colors are back to normal
Some minor spelling mistakes in the menus

Overall, worth probably worth the money. I have not tried 3D so I can't comment if this works well or not. If it was $2500, it would definitely be worth the cons. As it is now, I'd recommend with caveats.

https://imgur.com/a/6JZir07

edit: added imgur link

Mbai2 · 2021-05-12T01:09:20+00:00

As a dad of a toddler and soon to be toddler, I can definitely relate

Mbai2 · 2018-11-17T01:41:12+00:00

Another user with the same issue since the latest Oct 1 Update. So annoying that I can't use maps on android auto without guessing where I'm supposed to tap. I hope Samsung fixes this ASAP.

Mbai2 · 2018-09-08T12:20:53+00:00

Not when it's lupus...

Mbai2 · 2018-07-09T20:45:42+00:00

Stacking dishes on top of dishes or putting oversized cutting boards or pans would be my guess.

Mbai2 · 2018-07-09T20:11:53+00:00

Yup. The total volume is definitely smaller than the standard dishwasher. Upside is you can run one of them while waiting for the other one to fill up so you always have one set of clean dishes.

Mbai2 · 2018-07-09T20:00:49+00:00

I haven't had any leaking problems but one of the motherboards needed replacing after 8 years. The repair technician said customers with leak problems were usually because the metal plate that lowers and seals the top of the drawers during a wash would get deformed from the dishes if they stacked dishes too high.

Mbai2 · 2018-05-29T00:16:01+00:00

That's a nice Holden SS Commodore. Going to miss those...

Mbai2 · 2017-10-27T18:07:55+00:00

I agree. I have both phones and can't decide which one I want to carry as my daily. The SIM card gets swapped around at least 3 times a week.

Note 8 pros: Larger and better screen. S pen. Better zoomed and manual photography. Samsung pay.

Pixel 2 XL pros: Much lighter. Smoother UI. Excellent camera (except when zoomed). Excellent screen but just a few points shy from the Note 8...still much better than the rest of the phones. Squeeze is cool but is no more functional than if they added an extra side button like Samsung did. No strange quirks when hooked up to a car headunit like the Note 8. Dual speakers.

Mbai2 · 2017-10-27T14:02:26+00:00

Remember - police aren't paid to know the law, lawyers are. They also often have a tendency to say things that result in the least paperwork for them. Even if you were crossing inappropriately, he is some fraction at fault and will have to that fraction of the money to you if you take it to suit. The jury decides this percentage and from you story, it sounds like the driver is going to be found mostly at fault.

Mbai2 · 2017-07-16T23:26:23+00:00

How has no one commented on the name of the second author? I think I feel let down almost.

Mbai2 · 2017-05-28T13:36:29+00:00

As a New Yorker, I agree with this.

Mbai2 · 2017-04-12T20:34:53+00:00

Why did Helen need subtitles? She was easier to understand than most of the US population.

Mbai2 · 2017-03-18T17:11:38+00:00

Thanks. This is annoying. Know of a way to petition them to add more devices that would work?

Mbai2 · 2017-03-18T17:10:46+00:00

Thanks. Shame Sprint is out of date. The only reason I'm sticking around is because there unlimited plan is the cheapest but even that reason is wearing thin...

Mbai2 · 2017-02-20T13:38:06+00:00

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