Not sure where this topic belongs - but here it goes...

I'm getting this projector, it's labeled Sony SEU-PJ7, 3 LCD projector. It used, untested, and supposedly came from the ceiling of a jet. I can't find ANY info about this bugger on the web. Sony site is, of course, useless. Sony online chat was kind of fun, but even more useless

This is the most knowledgeable forum I know of. Can anyone help me figure this out? Or know enough to talk me out of trying? All I have are photos at this point.

Thanks,
DT

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Hi - I work in the aerospace industry and have interest in this projector specifically - if you're unable to work w/it - there's not a lot of info on it as it is a 'proprietary' product from Sony - I would be interested in perhaps purchasing - I need to gain the power supply for some testing I'm conducting...thanks so much -

Damn, that's a mil-spec projector, could probably take being tossed out of the back of a truck and still work.

Any idea why it is available? Does it work now?

The main problem I see is finding a power supply that will work with it. Are any power cords, cables, accessories coming with it?

Tawny

If 'parting out', I may have an interest in the lens...or maybe the jet [DC-10?]...<g>
Price 9either-one)? PayPal?
[Fly-away, or would have to ship a-top a 747-- like the space-shuttle?]

I am not too sure about the plane... I think it is a projector from a simulator display system. especially seeing Rockwell collins sticker on it ... RC produces image generators and visual systems for simulators ... (we work with RC)

It was probably made by sony for RC or an other display system company... so its probably nothing commercial, I dont think you'll find to much info through sony.

best place would be RC ...

Definitely is off of an aircraft maybe lockheed L-1011 be careful hot wiring the plugs and find your self a 110-120v 400Hz power supply not 60Hz....Enjoy

The switches on the back also say 28V Internal/External. This means that you could probably bypass the internal power supply and use your own. This way you don't need 120V at 400Hz. If you do get it hooked up goto either Digikey or Mouser to get those military connectors. There should be an identity number on the connectors that is like 4-2 for a 4 gauge, 2 connector plug. I think the order I put it in might be wrong but get the small number off the plugs. Take this number to Digikey and you should be able to find a connector. Get replacement plugs from the same company. If you want, get me all the numbers as either pictures or test that are on one of the plugs and I will try to find a plug for you.

I would assume that since the power supply is set on Int that the plug at the top that is uncovered is your 120V side. That means the other round connector is probably the 28V. If it is indeed 28V the connectors would probably be larger because low voltage would mean the projector would need more amps. To figure this out, open the projector and find which wires go into the power supply and which bypass it. I am assuming that the 28V will bypass the 120V power supply. This is of course if the projector runs on 28V, it may step up or down that voltage again for its own use. It also looks like that square covered plug is DVI, uncover all the plugs and let us take a look.

Anyways, good luck with that, try mounting it in your car for drive in movies on buildings. Since it is shock resistant you could probably put a semi-opaque film on your back window and rear project images onto the window for tail gate parties or just to amuse other motorists. Imagine giving rude gestures to people driving too close, just don't upset anyone with road rage. If you do that, PLEASE send us pictures.

It's a projector that Rockwell now owns the original company that made it - and it is still an active item w/some airplanes - large commercial, passenger carrying - it is used as the In-flight Entertainment System - obviously being phased out by LCD's but is still flying - we service them...

The info is available - component maintenance manual, etc., but pricey - the entire piece if it works is a good projector - the replacement lamps/bulbs are available commercially for not too much, if you know how to spec it...and then modify the wires so the new bulb will work...

It's ancient technology but built like a tank...

There is a way to power it up as we have done it here...

I'm not an electronics guy per-sea so don't know how they did that...sorry...