Playing 16:9 on video projector from XL2 at DVinfo.net

Mark Errante · July 23rd, 2007, 07:33 PM

Can you hook the xl2 straight to a video projector through s-video and have it play in 16:9? Assuming the mini dv tape is in 16:9?

Eric Brown · July 23rd, 2007, 09:41 PM

It's as easy as making sure the projector's aspect setting is at 16:9 as well. Although if I'm not mistaken you made need additional cables for sound as I believe it is not transfered over S-video.

Mike Andrade · July 24th, 2007, 12:56 PM

I do this all the time with my Optoma DV10 projector. Most projectors have an aspect ratio adjustment that does 4:3, 16:9 and letterbox. I usually just throw the tape in my capture deck and connect it via RCA cables. I have used S-Video the same way.

Kevin Randolph · July 24th, 2007, 01:41 PM

That's pretty much exactly how you do it. Is it for a presentation or as part of an interview set up? Just curious?

Eric Shepherd · September 2nd, 2007, 12:30 AM

The XL2 manual says if you use the S-Video output and have an S-Video input device, that device will most likely sense the 16:9 and switch itself. Plus you'll get a better picture with S-Video than RCA.

Eric

Kim Swift · January 1st, 2008, 12:37 PM

Hi Mike,
can you tell me what you like and/or DISLIKE about the dv10? I just ordered the dv11 .... thanks ...

Mike Andrade · January 2nd, 2008, 12:09 AM

No real complaints at this point besides the fact it gets a little hot but thats probably normal for most projectors. Color reproduction is excellent, the built in DVD player works great and bowling on the Wii is awesome on a 90" screen. Overall really happy so far.

Kim Swift · January 5th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Sounds good. Do you use external speakers? Can anyone suggest a few good, yet moderately priced external speaker options (non xlr)?

I connected my dv11 to my jbl radial speaker dock, not bad - but too low. Thanks guys ...

July 23rd, 2007, 07:33 PM	#1
Mark Errante Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 62	Playing 16:9 on video projector from XL2 Can you hook the xl2 straight to a video projector through s-video and have it play in 16:9? Assuming the mini dv tape is in 16:9?

July 23rd, 2007, 09:41 PM	#2
Eric Brown Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 427	It's as easy as making sure the projector's aspect setting is at 16:9 as well. Although if I'm not mistaken you made need additional cables for sound as I believe it is not transfered over S-video. Last edited by Eric Brown; July 23rd, 2007 at 09:43 PM. Reason: incomplete info

July 24th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#3
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	I do this all the time with my Optoma DV10 projector. Most projectors have an aspect ratio adjustment that does 4:3, 16:9 and letterbox. I usually just throw the tape in my capture deck and connect it via RCA cables. I have used S-Video the same way. __________________ Mike A

July 24th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#4
Kevin Randolph Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 423	That's pretty much exactly how you do it. Is it for a presentation or as part of an interview set up? Just curious? __________________ "... the drama is on your doorstep..." - John Grierson www.grvideo.net

January 1st, 2008, 12:37 PM	#6
Kim Swift Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 59	optoma dv10 Hi Mike, can you tell me what you like and/or DISLIKE about the dv10? I just ordered the dv11 .... thanks ...

September 2nd, 2007, 12:30 AM	#5
Eric Shepherd Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 404	The XL2 manual says if you use the S-Video output and have an S-Video input device, that device will most likely sense the 16:9 and switch itself. Plus you'll get a better picture with S-Video than RCA. Eric

January 2nd, 2008, 12:09 AM	#7
Mike Andrade Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 136	No real complaints at this point besides the fact it gets a little hot but thats probably normal for most projectors. Color reproduction is excellent, the built in DVD player works great and bowling on the Wii is awesome on a 90" screen. Overall really happy so far. __________________ Mike A

January 5th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#8
Kim Swift Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 59	Sounds good. Do you use external speakers? Can anyone suggest a few good, yet moderately priced external speaker options (non xlr)? I connected my dv11 to my jbl radial speaker dock, not bad - but too low. Thanks guys ...