Here's a more complete list of older projectors that might be good candidates for retrofit with a good LCD.



For the 10.6 LCD


ASK IMPRESSION 1280 Projector 13.0" TFT LCD

ASK IMPRESSION 860 Projector 10.4" TFT LCD

ASK IMPRESSION 960 Projector 10.0" TFT LCD Projector

ASK IMPRESSION 970 Projector 10.0" TFT LCD Projector

Barco BarcoData 2100 Projector 10.4" TFT LCD Projector

Hesta DynaVision 3000 Projector 10.4" TFT LCD Projector

Liesegang dv 575 10.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Liesegang dv 800 10.4" TFT LCD Projector

Liesegang dv 1024 Projector 10.4" TFT LCD Projector

Sayett MediaShow 1024 Projector 10.4" TFT LCD Projector

Unic View 1200-P Projector 10.4" TFT LCD Projector


More to come......

8.4 inch original LCD
(Plenty of room for the 7.2 inch 720p that mdmfootball is looking at, or the 7.1 inch sharp 1024x768 at Izzotek.com)


ASK IMPRESSION 750 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD

ASK IMPRESSION 880 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD

Buhl Buhlite 600 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

Davis Powerbeam I Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

Hesta DynaVision 2000 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

InFocus LP570LS 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

InFocus LP550 8.4" TFT LCD Projector.

InFocus LP570 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

InFocus LP560 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

InFocus LP550LS 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

nView Luminator L110 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

nView Luminator L115 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

nView Luminator L115 8.4" TFT LCD Projector.

nView Luminator L110 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

nView nSight Projector 8.4" LCD Projector

Sayett MediaShow AV 9800 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

Sayett MediaShow Traveller 9900 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector

Sayett MediaShow XC 8999 Projector 8.4" TFT LCD Projector


and a few more.......

6.4 or 6.5 inch original LCDs
(If jonjandran can fit a 10.6 LCD in a commercial projector made for a 10 inch LCD, it may be possible to fit a 7.1 or 7.2 in one of these......)


3M MP8620 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

3M MP8610 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Acer 7743 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Apollo QE465 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Boxlight 2001 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Boxlight 2002 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Buhl Buhlite 300 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

CTX EzPro 500 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

CTX EzPro 540 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

CTX EzPro 550 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

CTX EzPro 580 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

CTX EzPro 585 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Dukane ImagePro 7200 6.5" TFT LCD Projector.

Dukane ImagePro 7200A 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

Dukane ImagePro 7250 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

InFocus LP210 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

InFocus LP225 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

InFocus LP220 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Liesegang dv 710 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Liesegang dv 610 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Lightware MVP800 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Lightware VP800 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Mustek MLCP 2000 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Mustek MLCP 2100 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

nView nFinity P110 Projector 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

nView nFinity P115 Projector 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

Optoma EzPro 540 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Optoma EzPro 550 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Optoma EzPro 585 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Philips ProScreen 4100 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Philips ProScreen 4000 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Polaroid Polaview 10 SP Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Polaroid Polaview 80 Projector 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

Polaroid Polaview 90 Projector 6.5" TFT LCD Projector

Proxima DP2400 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima DP2700 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima DP2710 , 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima DP2800 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima DP2810 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima DP2900 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Proxima LB10 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Proxima LB20 Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

Proxima LB30+ Projector 6.4" TFT LCD Projector

ProLux WallZapper 1000S 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Sharp XG-E660U 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Sharp XG-E650UB MKII 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.

Sharp XG-E1100U 6.4" TFT LCD Projector.


Tgreenwood

Search 10.4" TFT LCD /8.4" TFT LCD /6.4" TFT LCD in here :
http://www.projectorcentral.com/
so you got this inf.

But note:
some projectore have Halogen lamp , like the Lightware VP800 Projector, ASK IMPRESSION 750 ....
they need Retrofit on the ballast and bulb.not so easy to do.

6.4" TFT LCD is SHARP , 800*600, it is OK, dont need 7.1 or 7.2 in (800*480)


********I can supply most of these bulbs, like 400w Halogen lamp, 250w-575w short arc Metal Halide lamp********

If you find one available and want to try a retrofit, definitely check projectorcentral.com for the weight, bulb type, etcetera, to see if it is compatible for what you want to do.

Thanks, ywh.


Tgreenwood

the Barco 2100 looks like it will be a breeze to update.

the size and weight (24"x24" and 47 pounds) doesnt help, but there is plenty of room to work in there!!

Just a note about retrofitting.

It really isn't all that easy.

"Just put an LCD in them" isn't really very accurate. be prepared for a lot of work.

1. You will need to make/adapt a frame for the lcd/fresnels that will work inside the commercial housing.
2. You will probably need to buy new fresnels to change from an unsplit to a split fresnel design to get rid of the dreaded uneven black screen.
3. You will need a multimeter as you will need to test a LOT of connections to find out what volts are needed to run the equipment you will leave in the projector.
4. You will need to re-wire the fans as they will be on a circuit made to keep running after the PJ is off, and this circuit is usually on the controller board which you will be removing.
5. You will need to run wires for the new controller and possibly hook up a 12v adapter to run it.
6. You will need to mount the new controller OSD with buttons that are not provided.

Etc,etc,etc........

Not for the faint of heart. For most it will be easier to build a box and buy the necessary parts.

and the ballasts will die!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...hlink:middle:us

anyone have an opinion on if this will hold a 10.6 panel or not?

Probably not.

Projectorcentral.com is always a good resource. According to them it has an 8.4 inch LCD in it with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

A 4:3 8.4in LCD is 6.75 in wide and 5 in high
A 16:9 10.6in LCD is 9.25 in wide and 5.25 in high.

2.5 inches difference in width may be difficult to make work.

Tgreenwood

i would also tend to say no, a 10.6" will not fit

2100 lc does not use a 10.4" lcd. It uses PolySi 3LCD.

The 2100 does use the10.4" lcd.

You might want to add this note to the list.

B0SC0

we really don't know that yet

I am not sure what you mean.

According to projectorcentral site there is this difference.

Or are you saying that the 2100lc may or may not be modifiable.

In any case, a prospective buyer might want to consider the differences.

B0SC0

I think he is saying that the LC might in fact have a 10.4 inside it. In fact, I read a post off another site where a guy was saying he thought it did. I'll be downloading the manual tonight to confirm.

yeah, that is what i am saying.
i have not had one apart, but i cannot see that big housing, surrounding 3 LCD in any arrangement due to light engine, and electronics arrangement.

-J

It's confirmed. The 2100LC has 10.4" inside it, just like the regular 2100. One more option on the table.

I have downloaded the full service manual for the 2100LC. Please send me a PM if you would like to see it.

is the 3M MP8660 a good one to use? i recently aquired one for $50 before i found this site, and since then have been wondering if i could use it. if not the case then maybe the parts inside? i'm thinking about getting the 1080p 15.4" lcd, and was wondering if i could atleast use it for the guts and just build a new inclosure. is that possible?

Not really a good choice. It uses a 3.2" Lcd and a 350 watt MH lamp.

You could probably use the lamp and ballast , but that would be about all. The reflector/precon/riplet would be to small. And the case would be to small.

i guess that's cool. the lamp/ballast, from what i can tell, are some of the most expensive parts.

CAn I get a copy of that?

TIA


B0SC0

I have a 3M mp8660 and would like to add a bulb to it i still have the old bulb so is there any thing i can do woth out spending the huge amount for a bulb and put something different in it. Can you help

http://www.lumenlab.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25539