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March 2, 2007
 

Another small batch of Sony IFB-HD HDMI cards is now available!

Moome tells us that a new small batch of 20 Moome IFB-HD Sony HDMI cards are available again. He always sells out fast!

These internal cards are the best way to hook up any Blu-ray or HD DVD player (or any HDMI capable device for that matter) to your Sony CRT projector. Gamma boost included!

Upgrade your Sony CRT projector by making it compatible with the latest HDMI digital video standards! Don't be stuck watching DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray at only 480p! Add a digital HDCP-compliant HDMI input to your Sony CRT projector, allowing you to watch hi-def content at up to 1080p resolution!

This card adds a digital HDMI and analog component (YCrCb) input to your Sony CRT projector, giving you the best image quality possible by providing a direct digital path from HDMI devices as well as support for older legacy component video devices. 

Features:

  • TWO INPUTS: 100% digital HDMI (female), Component YCrCb analog (3 female RCA connectors).

  • Auto-switches between inputs with user selectable priority setting.

  • Infrared remote control for switching between between inputs and adjusting gamma remotely.

  • Variable Gamma correction for absolutely perfect shadow details.

  • No crushed blacks (a problem on some sources when using DVI).

  • HDMI 1.1/1.2 and HDCP 1.0/1.1 compliant.

  • Uses an external high precision video DAC, producing an image that will a little sharper than the EXT-HD external version.

Works with the following Sony projectors/products:

  • VPH-1251, 1252, 1270, 1271, 1272

  • VPH-1292

  • VPH-D50 (with IFB slot)

  • VPH-G70

  • VPH-G90

  • PC-1270, 1271(M), 3000 switchers

  • Sony TVs with an IFB slot

Installation takes 5 minutes!

Need more information? See the Sony IFB-HD FAQ!
Visit the Moome Discussion/Support Forum

Questions should be directed to the PJI-HD company (Moome) at: moome@curtpalme.com

Reviews/Testimonials

"The HD-DVD player looks FANTASTIC! It looked blah through component and I was beginning to wonder what all the HD fuss was about. NOT ANYMORE! HDMI made a world of difference. LOVE IT!" - Wipron (Sony IFB-HD user)

"I just got my new high-end IFB-HD yesterday evening (Aug 28 '07) and got it installed today. I previously had a Moome IFB DVI card (got it in March ’06) and used it in my Sony G70. The upgrade is immediate and noticeable on several fronts:
- Shadow detail! There is now shadow detail in HD content,
- Quicker HDCP handshakes with finicky players like my Toshiba HD-A1,
- Even component looks a ton better. Gamma has a bit to do with it, but also signal looks ‘cleaner’,
- IR Control of inputs and minor gamma tuning is handy
- Gamma correction, I can actually see all the gradations in DVE-HD now.
Installing was straight forward, and worked right off the bat. Very happy with it. Even though it took a long time to receive, it was worth the wait. Thanks Moome, great work."
- JonFo (Sony IFB-HD user)

"This thing Rocks, Thanks Moome!!! I am seeing a much broader pallet of colors I have not seen before and the detail and sharpness are there. I love to look for the background detail in images and it is all there with this card and gives it that 3D look. Oh, but the colors. man! "  - DB Cooper (VIM-HD user)

"I ordered my Moome VIM-HD Deluxe (Marquee version) and received it exactly 2 weeks later - not bad at all I thought. I had a version 2 (non-gamma) Moome card already, so I was anxious to see the difference in this newest and greatest version. I first watched a variety of HD-TV and HD-DVD with the "old" card installed, just to refresh my eyes and brain as to the excellent quality of those images. In the meantime, I ran my new "Series-F" HDMI cable from BlueJeansCable.com from my equipment rack to my projector. Then I installed the new card in my Marquee and settled down with a frosty adult beverage to view. First, let me reiterate that I always have been impressed by the quality of the picture I got with the previous Moome card, both on cable HD-TV and from my Toshiba HD-A1 DVD player. I was a little apprehensive that I spent the $435 on a card that would simply be a replacement for what I already had. Well, I am happy to report that the picture is even better than before!!!! It is more than subtle that the colors and black levels are still there while the details in both dark and light scenes are more pronounced. I also see an increase in sharpness, which I was already more than happy with from the "old" card. I have more work to do in dialling in the gamma boost, but I wanted to let others know that this card is well worth the price and that they should place their order(s) for the upcoming batch of cards before they are sold out." - Gary (GEBrown)

"I am not by any stretch as critical a watcher as many here are, quoting numbers and percentages, just not in my bag of tricks yet. With that disclaimer I honestly can say I can no longer imagine my theater without a Moome card. ZERO installation issues. Zero hand shake issues and Absolutely stunning on screen images. I am a relative newbie to HT, my first was a well used D50 which to me opened my eyes to CRT and whetted my appetite for more. Now with my G70, 106" wide screen, Samsung BD-P1200, Toshiba HD-A2, Denon1600 SDI, DVDO iScan HD+, Monoprice switcher, Monoprice DVI to HDMI from iScan to Moome v 1.32 IFB-HDMI with Gamma, simply UNBELIEVABLE! Never a single hiccup. Well done Mr Moome. A great big thanks to you. Thumbsup!" - Ray (rabies_70)

"I received the card in under two weeks. After calibration of the Marquee and Iscan, i put in the dvd: Star wars 3. The colors was very good, and the sharpness wow!! Thanks to Moome" - Opno (VIM-HD user)

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A specialized HDMI input card for your projector - This may work for you!

We've had a lot of emails recently from CRT projector owners looking for HDMI input cards for their Marquee clone projector. Seems they weren't aware that an option was available already: The Moome VIM-HD HDMI input card!

The Marquee chassis has been a very popular with third party resellers, probably due to the reliability the ease of servicing, and the fact that the chassis is still being built today (as of 2008). 

There are a large number of companies that purchase(d) the 8000/8110/8500/9000/9500 Marquee chassis and added a new case and other adjustments (mostly minor) and called it their own. 

If you own one of these projectors below, you can use Moome's Marquee VIM-HD HDMI input card to add Blu-ray, HD DVD, or any other HDMI device to you home theater!

The VIM-HD HDMI input card will work with the following CRT projectors:

  • Marquee 8000, 8110, 8110+, 8500, 8500LC, 8500LC Ultra, 9000, 9500LC, 9500LC Ultra

  • Accurate Imaging Technologies Accurate 8, 9, XL

  • Accurate Imaging Technologies Integrated 8

  • Accurate Imaging Technologies Modular 8,9

  • Accurate Imaging Technologies Ultimate 8-X, 9-X

  • Crystal View CV-1, CV-2, CV-3

  • GTT Audio Video HT Reference 8, 9

  • Madrigal MP-8, MP-9

  • Reference Imaging CinePro 8x, 9x, 9x Elite

  • Spatz Tech RE8000, RE9000, RE9500

  • Theater Automation Wow (TAW) HD-800, HD-900

  • Vidikron Vision 1, 2, 3

MORE INFO »   
 

HD DVD DEAD? WHO CARES? Look at the deals!

Heads up! HD DVD may be dead but that means there are some amazing blow-out prices to be had! Amazon's slashed hundreds of HD DVD movies to half price or less, and their HD DVD Store is liquidating HD DVD players!

Now's the time to stock up on HD DVD movies for prices less than what some standard DVD movies are selling for! Titles like Transformers, U-571, The Matrix Trilogy, Star Trek TOS 1, and Mission Impossible, to name a few! These movies won't stop working just because HD DVD is being phased out. HD DVD looks every bit as good as Blu-ray as the same audio/video standards are used! The amazing scalers in HD DVD players will also make your regular DVDs look 20-30% better! Don't say we didn't warn you!

SEE ALL HD DVD DEALS »   

BLU-RAY RELEASE DATES & MUST-HAVE TITLES

Now that the format war is over, we've kicking off a new feature on our forum:  A complete list of Blu-ray disc release dates, including a short list of 'must have' Blu-ray discs.

When you purchase Blu-ray discs from Amazon.com using these links a small percentage automatically goes towards our forum server hosting fees at no extra cost to you! Want to buy something other than Blu-ray discs? Use this link instead. We thank you!

Hey Canadians! Amazon.com is Canuck friendly and cheaper than buying from Amazon.ca! We're in Canada and have been buying our movies from Amazon.com for over 10 years! There have never been any duties or taxes as they actually ship from Canada!

Must-have Blu-ray Discs:

Want to show off how good your home theater looks and sounds? Use these discs! They represent some of the absolute best that Blu-ray has to offer in terms of audio and video quality. Every movie collection must have at least one of these films!

Shoot 'Em Up Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
Live Free or Die Hard Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
Ratatouille Video: 5 Audio: 5
Cars Video: 5 Audio: 5
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Video: 4 Audio: 5
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Video: 5 Audio: 5
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Video: 5 Audio: 5
Planet Earth: Complete BBC Series Video: 5 Audio: 3 (ok, the audio's not quite up to the same standards as the video, but this 4-disc collection is phenomenal!)
Blade Runner: Complete Collector's Edition Video: 5 Audio: 5
The Fifth Element (Remastered) Video: 4.5 Audio: 4.5
Apocalypto Video: 4 Audio: 4.5
Crank Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
300 Video: 4 Audio: 5
Casino Royale Video: 4 Audio: 4.5
Spider-Man 3 Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Video: 4.5 Audio: 4.5
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Video: 5 Audio: 5
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Video: 5 Audio: 5
Corpse Bride Video: 4.5 Audio: 4
Meet the Robinsons Video: 4.5 Audio: 4.5
Chicken Little Video: 4 Audio: 4.5
Open Season Video: 5 Audio: 4
The Wild Video: 4.5 Audio: 4
The Simpsons Movie Video: 5 Audio: 3.5
Surf's Up Video: 4 Audio: 5
Pan's Labyrinth Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
The Patriot (Extended Cut) Video: 4.5 Audio: 5
Man on Fire Video: 4.5 Audio: 4.5
The Rock Video: 4.5 Audio: 4.5
Mr. & Mrs. Smith Video: 4 Audio: 5
Cast Away Video: 5 Audio: 5

Recent Release Dates:

February 26, 2008
30 Days of Night (Sony)
Initial D (Tai Seng)
Justice League: The New Frontier (Warner)
Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains the Same (Warner)
Over America In High Definition (Topics)
Over California In High Definition (Topics)
To Kill a King (Starz)

March 04, 2008
Ice Age (Fox)
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Fox)
The Rookie (2002) (Walt Disney)

See the complete list »    
 

Curt Palme
Sound Solutions Inc
# 344-19567 Fraser Hwy.
Surrey, B.C.
Canada
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Email: curt@curtpalme.com
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