January 1, 2005

Here is another list of used projectors for sale. As always, al prices are in US dollars. If you want off this list, please shoot me back a quick email and I'll take you off right away.

I’ve got lots of new items on this list, info on the Lumagen HDP processor of which I have stock now, and CES news.

Note that all projectors that have wireless remote capability now come with the new style One For All 8 in 1 universal remote control. This replaces the older style 5 in 1 universal remote that I was shipping in the past. Note that the NEC projectors will still come with the original NEC set up remote, mandatory for converging and setting up the unit.

I will be attending the CES show in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9 this upcoming week, so I won’t be around to answer emails during that time. I know a lot of you are going as well, I will be attending the avsforum dinners on Thursday and Friday nights, there’s postings at the top of their website as to locations and times. I look forward to meeting you there..

Onto the list!

Note that for the last 3 weeks I have been concentrating on retubing mid to high end sets, and I ordered about 20 VDC tubes for these during December. The fruits of my labor are listed below. In the next 10 days I will be receiving about 40 new sets, most of them being lower end sets in the <$1000.00 range. So the next list after this one will have a number of lower end sets on it.

1- GE Imager/Panasonic PT-101Y projector. This is a good entry level projector that will take a video or S-signal. 600 lumens from 7” tubes, this is a low hour set. Analog convergence, small and quiet, with only one fan in it. I’ve sold of these, this is the last unit that I have. Simple to set up, reliable, a good unit for the kids to play video games on. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358169&rd=1

$400.00

2- Zenith PRO 851’s. Sports bars, take note! These are video only convection cooled sets that are superb for smoking environment sports bars, or even if they’re not smoking.. I’ve installed 100’s of these into sports bars over the years, and dozens more into home theaters. 600 lumens (750 if you believe the Runco specs), analog convergence, and modular. All have the new style focus block installed, a common problem on the original units. Very reliable, a great picture, also marketed under the Runco 750 model and the GE Imager, and the Knoll HT-3, and…. These were made for lots of companies. I’ve got two here in good shape, tubes are excellent, and will last 8000 hours +. I’ve got about 6 more here that do need tubes.

$1000.00- good used tube sets.

$1500.00- fully retubed.

1- Electrohome ECP 4100. These are great little 7” sets. 600 lumens out of 7” Sony tubes.. 80 Khz scan rate let these lock onto past a line quadrupled signal. Digital convergence, on screen menus, modular construction. Stock with two RGB inputs, switchable via remote controls, a video and S-video card is optional. c/w a wireless remote. A small and quiet unit. I’ve sold lots of these in the past with excellent results. Good condition tubes, you’ll get 8000 hours + out of these.

$700.00 USD

1- ECP 4500. Same as the above 4100, but with a bit newer chassis and 750 lumen tubes. All other specs are the same as the above 4100. Tubes are in the same shape, 8000 + hours out of them. ACON camera included with this one. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358026&rd=1

$750.00 USD.

3- Barco Graphics 800. I received 10 of these, and a bunch flew out the door right away. I’ve gone through the rest of them now. One needed all new tubes, and is sold, but the others are low hour units (3600 to 6000, that’s low hours for BArco 800’s) The actual ‘on’ time of the tubes is a lot lower than even the 3600 hour count, as the tubes are in excellent shape. You’ll get 8500 hours + out of these. . 92 Khz makes this set good for well past 1080p or line quadrupling. . 825 lumens out of 8” Sony tubes. With the low hour count, the ES focus tubes are still very sharp, and you can still see scanning lines at line doubling across the room. Video, S-video and RGB inputs. Digital convergence, very easy to set up, I’ve sold 100’s of these over the years with very few issues. The cases on these units are extra nice as well. I’ve done all of the standard modifications to these to improve long term reliability. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741357769&rd=1

$800.00

I’ve also got one BG 800 here in good shape, but with light text wear on the blue tube only. I had a similar set listed on ebay recently. This set has higher chassis hours, but somewhat lighter text wear on the blue tube. The R and G are fine. I’ll sell this set as –is due to the blue tube, (I’ve done all of the other mods to it) for $500.00.

1- Sony 1270. Similar in specs and performance to the Barco G 800 above, the Sonys use the same tubes as the 800. The reliability is good on these sets, they are built like tanks. Video, S-video and RGB inputs, digital convergence, on screen menus. This set is in super condition with no visible wear on the tubes. You’ll get 9500 hours+ out of these tubes. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358597&rd=1

$1000.00

Barco 701/701s/708 projectors. If you’re looking for a bright (1000 lumen) small and quiet projector that is easy to set up, this is it. These are very small units (approx 28” X 24” X 13”), and are currently also being made for Runco under the DTV 947 and similar models. Currently also under the Barco line as the Cine 7 model. These sets started with the Barco 701 projector that used 650 lumen Sony tubes. They then came out with the 701s that bumped the brightness up to 1000 lumens and used Toshiba tubes. Two models of each were released, the Vision that scanned to 36 Khz (good for line doubling and HDTV), and the Data model that scanned to 50Khz (good for up to line tripling). All models have video. S-video, RGB and COMPONENT inputs, digital convergence, on screen menus and are very easy to set up. I’ve got 4 units in stock right now. Three are ready to go, the other one is waiting for parts.

2- Barco Vision 701s. higher lumens, tubes in good shape. Slight 16:9 wear pattern but very light, you won’t see if if you’re using a 16:9 aspect ratio. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741357974&rd=1

$1500.00

1- Barco Data 708. The latest incarnation prior to the Cine 7 series, this set has all new VDC tubes installed with 100 hours of conditioning put on the set and tubes. 50 Khz scan rate, 1000 lumens, the case is in great shape. You’ll get 10,000 hours out of this set. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5738460881

$2500.00

Because of my overstock condition of the NEC PG sets that I have, I am dropping the prices of these excellent performers by about 10% below the price of past lists. I’ve got about 10 more that are in the wings waiting for tubes. This is a great opportunity to pick up a very reasonably priced EM focus set, ranging from the PG series to the PG Xtra that comes close to the performance of a larger and more expensive 8” projector.

1 NEC 9 PG projector. A step up from these electrostatic focusing sets listed above, this is an EM focus sets that scan to 60 Khz. 800 lumens from 7 1/2" tubes, these sets are equipped with an RGB input. . No wear on these tubes, the green is new and the R and B are in great shape. You’ll get 9500 hours + out of these tubes. . Many of you know that NEC's are my personal favourite projector for fleshtones. c/w wireless remote. Perfect for use with a computer or a line doubler/ tripler. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741775322&rd=1

$1600.00 , regular price $1800.00

3- NEC PG Xtra projectors. One slight step down from the NEC XG series and a step up from the plain PG series, these sets put out 1000 lumens. A small chassis with RGB inputs (optional video and S-video inputs are also available on the 9 PG Xtra), these sets are best suited for use with a line doubler or tripler. I’ve got about 12 of these sets in stock. All need two tubes installed, and a couple need all three. I’ll probably part out the ones that need three tubes, but that still leaves 8 available sets. You’ll get 10,000 hours + out of sets with new G and B tubes, the green tubes are installed in two of these, with the blues being here within the week. These sets give a very punchy picture with super nice fleshtones.

6 Pg Xtra- 64 Khz scan rate , new green tube, original R and B with no wear $2200.00

9 PG Xtra- 92 Khz scan rate, optional video and S-video board installed New G and B tubes $2600.00

9 PG Xtra- video and S-video board installed, new G tube, original R and B with no wear $2400.00

The 6 Pg Xtra is on eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358281&rd=1

The 9 Pg Xtra with the new G and B tubes is here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358424&rd=1

Note that I have a few NEC PG top cases that are quite scratched. If someone is building this into a coffee table or is good with Bondo and paint, I’ll knock off another $150.00 for any of the above PG sets to send it out with a marked up case. No super deep scratches or cracks in the cases.

I’ve gone through a number of my Barco 808 projectors, and here’s what I have:

1- Barco Data 808s

2- Barco Graphics 808

3- Barco Graphics 808s

As mentioned in my “CRT projector tome”, the basic performance of the BD 808, BD 808s and BG 808 are about the same, as all use 8” MEC tubes. The BG 808s uses non rebuildable Sony tubes, so unless these BG 808s sets come in with very good condition tubes, I scrap the sets. Right now, the Sony tubes for the BG 808s sets are $1300.00 USD each, but rumor has it that VDC will be rebuilding these sometime in 2005. All of these sets are 8” EM focus sets, 1200 lumens, have digital convergence, on screen menus, wireless remotes, and are very easy to set up. I do the power supply modifications, and I’ve had great success shipping these all over the world. 75 Khz scan rate out of the Data models, 110 Khz out of the Graphics ones.

The ‘s’ models come with the IRIS auto convergence camera, along with a 480p compatible component input.

The one BD 808s sets that I currently have are low hour units (<3600), and have minor wear on the green tube only. I’ve sold several of these at $2300.00 with the original tubes, or will install and calibrate a new green tube for $600.00 USD more (my cost). Save money and use the sets as is for now, and install a green tube down the road, or I’ll do it now for perfection.

$2900.00

1- BG 808- All original tubes which are in good shape, 7500 hours + life out of this set. On ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741357905&rd=1

$2800.00 each

3- BG 808s. Two of these are high hour models, and will need the G and B tubes replaced. I’ll sell these whole at $1000.00 each, and that will be a real bargain if VDC does start retubing these Sony tubes, or use for parts to keep other sets going. If they don’t sell at $1000.00 each, I’ll part these out.

One of these sets has <6000 hours on it, and has light wear on the G and B tubes, say about 3000 hours worth of ‘on’ time. Very usable as is.

$1800.00.

9- Barco 1208/2. I’ve just gotten in 8 more BG 1208/2, late 1996 or 1997 vintage, with the IRIS auto convergence camera built in. These sets are a step up from the 808 spec-wise, and have the astigmatism controls built into the software that the 808 models do not. Since I’ve got too many in, again I’m reducing the price about 10% form what I normally sell these for. While I have not gone through all of the chassis yet, they all came from the same installation, so they are all about in the same shape. .

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11- I’ve got one set with low hours, no IRIS camera, with good tubes (7500 hours life) for $2500.00 with original green tube.

As with the 808 units above, I’ll install a new green tube for an extra $600.00

The others will all need B and G tubes, and have the IRIS camera. I’ll sell these for $3200.00 with a new G and B tube installed, and an original red in great shape. I’ve got one ready to go, the rest I’ll order tubes for as required. Normally I’d sell sets like this with new tubes and the recent vintage for $3800.00.

1- Marquee 8110. This set is similar to the Barco 808 above. 110 Khz scan rate, This set has a new G and B tube installed, so you’ll get 10,000 hours + out of this set. It has video, S-video and RGB inputs. 1200 lumens from 8” MEC tubes, you’ll get 8000 hours + out of them. Very easy set up, similar to the Barco. A little taller but less long than the Barco, the performance is the same. I’ve got lots more Marquees in stock, I’ve ordered tubes for the rest. The anamorphic squeeze mod and the power supply mods are done, as they are to all of the Marquees that I sell.

$3000.00

NEC XG projectors. Once again I have a number of XG projectors in stock, and a couple more to come in shortly. All NEC XG projectors are true 1200 lumen 8” EM focus sets. Digital convergence, on screen menus, video, S-video and RGB inputs are stock, the component option is available on the NEC XG 852 models. 100 point convergence allows for super accurate convergence. The NEC has more control over the picture than other 8” sets, making a full set up a bit daunting, but when it’s complete, you’ll find it’s well worth the effort. Smaller than most competing 8” sets, they’ve been very reliable, and I’ve sold lots. Note to overseas customers on 220 volts. The basic XG’s are 110V only, but I’ve found some hard to find 220V supplies that I’ll install for an extra $100.00. (Sorry, I can’t sell these separately) Here are the details:

1- NEC XG 110. Similar to the above units, these models do not have component input, but scan to 110 Khz. One of these sets belongs to a customer of mine, 1635 hours only on the chassis, good for another 8500 hours. Very light G wear, none on the R and B. Case in minty shape, c/w original manual, wireless remote and road case. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358503&rd=1

$3100.00

1- NEC XG 110LC I just got three of these in. Good physical shape, some minor scrapes and scratches, but nothing serious. I’ve fired one up very quickly, and need to completely test run it, but the one I tested has only 2100 chassis hours on it, and about 1900 tube hours. The hour meter has NOT been reset, the tubes are in great shape. There is a tiny bit of 4:3 wear on the green tube only as can be expected for 1900 hours of use. I’ll change out the green tube for an extra $600.00 if desired.

$3200.00.

2- Electrohome Marquee 9000LC. I have one more of these sets in from the same place that I got the previous ones from. 1200 lumens from 9" EM focus tubes, 110 Khz scan rate, video. S-video and RGB inputs. I’ve done the standard mods to the set, but have also upgraded the video chain to newer revision video input and output boards, so for all intents and purposes, this set is now a 9500LC. Excellent resolutions, an easy and comprehensive set up with very intuitive menus. Very light wear on the green, barely noticeable on the screen, these tubes will last at least 8000 hours. c/w wireless remote. Note that I have new tubes currently in customs for retubing one of these. It will be $7000.00. The one with the lightly worn green tube is on eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741358094&rd=1

$6000.00 USD.

1- Barco 1209. This is a recent arrival, and is very similar in performance and specs to the Marquee 9000LC above. The BArco scans to 135 Khz, and has all of the adjustments that the Marquees do. An excellent performer, the tubes are in good shape. I’ve got the original ceiling bracket for the BArco 1209 that will be included in the price. On eBay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32862&item=5741357611&rd=1

$6000.00

Miscellaneous

Sony 1270 switchers- I’ve got about 5 of these switchers here. 8 inputs, modular construction so that you can add extra input modules at will. I’ll sell the bare switchers at $50.00 each with no input cards. I’ve got rack ears for some at no extra charge.

IFB-10 RGB input boards for the Sony projectors and the above switchers $60.00 each

IFB 11 RGB inputs boards $75.00 each

Video/S-video input boards $50.00 each

IFB 12 component cards $175.00 each

4- assorted 10-15’ surplus RGBS cables, BNC to BNC $1.00 per foot

LINE DOUBLERS

I’ve got stock of some factory reconditioned DVDO line doublers. I’ve got 4 V1’s, 5 V2’s and one PRO version. These are excellent quality little doublers that have been out there for a while now. The V1’s were the first units with one video and two S-video inputs. The V2’s added aspect ratio conversion so that a 4;3 image would fit into a 16:9 screen. The PRO versions added one component input and color and tint controls. These should prove to be less money than buying one from the US for my Canadian customers. In original box with instructions, etc. A short 5’ SVGA to 5 BNC cable is included, which may be extended with BNC to BNC couplers.

V1 $300.00 CDN incl shipping anywhere in Canada.

V2 $325.00 CDN incl shipping

PRO $400.00 CDN incl shipping

LUMAGEN

Yes, it’s true, the Lumagen HDP units are FINALLY shipping, and Canada has some stock currently, however they sell out very quickly, and I’m finding it very hard to keep them in stock. I am selling these at 10% off the US list price (with the US pricing converted to CDN at the current exchange rate for my Canadian customers). I strongly recommend the $100.00 US upgrade for any Lumagens that have a BNC connector output option (such as the HDP), a BNC connector is a MUCH better connector than the dinky SVGA connectors. See www.lumagen.com for the specs and US list pricing.

I currently have two Lumagen HDP units in stock with the BNC options installed. They are selling for $1470.00 USD incl shipping. I have more on order, but two are available right now.

WEBSITE

While other than changing the projector lists, nothing has changed at www.curtpalme.com. Rest assured that BIG changes are coming very very soon. Keep checking, I’m currently laying out how the site will look, and what content it will have. I will be concentrating on service issues, how to diagnose defective sets, etc. I’m also currently working on a simplified white balance setup for NEC PG and PG Xtra projectors, something that is badly needed.

Upcoming:

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7- Sony 1272

3- Sony 1270

2- NEC 9 PG

2- NEc 9 PG +

1- Marquee 8000

1 ECP 3100

1- ECP 3000

3 Sony 1031

1- ECP 4100

3 BArco 800- unknown condition

2- NEC XG 110LC

1- NEC XG 110

1- Ampro/VDC 3400- very late model- 1998-1999 vintage. I’ve got lots of Ampro parts now, as I’ve scrapped two of the 4 I got in as the tubes were completely worn out.

3- Ampro 3600-mint condition high end 8” sets

2- Ampro 4600- blue tube is in for one of these now, to be installed this week. One is most likely sold already.

10- assorted Marquee 8XXX series

2- Electrohome ECP 4XXX

5- Barco G 808/808s

6- NEC PG Xtra sets

2- Zenith PRO 900

Thanks for the support!

Curt Palme
Sound Solutions Inc
# 344-19567 Fraser Hwy.
Surrey, B.C.
V3S 9A4
(604) 514-1751
(604) 514-8934 (fax)