I bought this to use with my projector (ViewSonic PJD5234, max power 245W), however the Seven Star overheats every time. How do I prevent this?
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There are 3 reasons why this is happening. 1) The transformer you have is defective. Have you tried other (low wattage) appliances to see if this happens? If it does not happen with others, then its not likely the transformer. 2) If its not defective, then simply your projector is overdrawing power from the transformer. 3) Are all plugs/wires securely tight? Lose connections can cause current issues which cause heat, because power is crossing at a low surface area (lose connection=low surface area contact). 1-3 above will answer your question/issue. In my opinion... Projectors consist of various components. I think the typical power consumption is 245W, but with fans, speakers, bulb(s), other plug-ins (that draw power), computer chips/processors, anything else that generates heat, the projector's demand for power varies and spikes frequently. This will cause heavy/straining loads and frequent shifts in current demands, which transformers do not like for extended periods of time. I'm sure with a projector you are using it to watching TV and Movies, which tells me the transformer is on for extended periods of time.
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Hello F. Zuma,I notice that you have been reaching out for info on your over heated Onkyo. Sound like you might need an repair or replacement. Did you mention that ya start having problem right after buying it? Have you experimented putting it out of the cabinet to see if it does the same thing? Wish you Luck. Stephen
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Dear Arrington,thank you for your interest on my item. For your question, to be honest I never used viewsonic PJD5134 or PJD5155 before. So I can't tell which one is better for watching movies.But I used my listed projector at home to watch movies and play PS4. It works well(although I present it on my white wall:) instead of a projection screen). Because I will move to another smaller apartment and there is no space to put it. That is why I decided to sale to someone.
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Picture quality was the same but we were using the projector near a commercial kitchen (with a fryer) and we think the grease caused a lot of problems with the optics in the projector. After about 3 months the projector no longer works with the original or new lamp. Also you will need your old metal housing for the lamp bulb as this replacement will not fit the projector so you have to carefully swap the new bulb into the original housing. I would send the projector back to the manufacturer but we are in Costa Rica which complicates the return process. Essentially I have a projector that is basically a good door stop now. Picture quality was the same but we were using the projector near a commercial kitchen (with a fryer) and we think the grease caused a lot of problems with the optics in the projector. After about 3 months the projector no longer works with the original or new lamp. Also you will need your old metal housing for the lamp bulb as this replacement will not fit the projector so you have to carefully swap the new bulb into the original housing. I would send the projector back to the manufacturer but we are in Costa Rica which complicates the return process. Essentially I have a projector that is... » Read More Picture quality was the same but we were using the projector near a commercial kitchen (with a fryer) and we think the grease caused a lot of problems with the optics in the projector. After about 3 months the projector no longer works with the original or new lamp. Also you will need your old metal housing for the lamp bulb as this replacement will not fit the projector so you have to carefully swap the new bulb into the original housing. I would send the projector back to the manufacturer but we are in Costa Rica which complicates the return process. Essentially I have a projector that is basically a good door stop now. « Show Less
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I had the same problem until I duct taped the cord to the power outlet and then to the projector (in other words tape on both ends of the cord)----I returned the first one I received as well. I finally got it to work though and love it.
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I use the Optoma glasses that are 80ish $. Not sure if the Sainsonic are exactly the same quality and sync well with the projector but being a brand new product (when I got the projector in September) I wanted to make sure they are perfectly compatible. I have to say I too have an issue with the 3D but it is only happening on certain movies (Iron Man 3 so far but only tried 3 3D movies). The 3D seems to occasionally "de-sync" causing the image to be blurry. The glasses are however connected. It isn't my receiver as I tried with the PS3 plugged directly into the projector and the same happened. Given it did not happen with all the movies I'm inclined to think the problem was with the movie itself but I still thought it's good to give you a heads up.
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The solution I found was to get a connection from the projector speaker. suits you to install an RCA connector to an amplifier. I speak Spanish (Hablo español)
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I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash being too top heavy. I'm afriad the hotshoe is going to snap and it has fallen off my camera at least twice. I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash... » Read More I have finally resolved the overheating issue. It's the batteries not the flash. First of all, the best temperature rated batteries, found from an online review, are basic copertop Duracell. These rate better than pro batteries for heat. The REAL FIX though is getting an external battery power pack. I have fired this flash not stop though a 4 hour event without a single issue. Here (Cowboystudio External Flash Battery Pack for Sony HVL-F56AM) is the pack I bought on Amazon. Be aware that the cord and overall construction is pretty low quality but it solves all my problems besides the flash being too top heavy. I'm afriad the hotshoe is going to snap and it has fallen off my camera at least twice. « Show Less
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I didn't check myself but I mounted my projector 14 feet away as well (I think that was a recommended distance) and It played amazing hd quality on my 100 inch screen and its bright! I would love to know how much distance you can get outside. It'll save me from testing it out on the side of my neighbors house.
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It all depends on how hot the innards of the actual LEDs and the ICs (chips) on the circuit boards get. So long as they're keeping the devices "cool" then it doesn't matter if the box gets hot. However, a hot plastic box is usually a sign of even hotter innards - most plastics are quite poor conductors of heat. There's a photo of a "Luxcine" LED projector on an eBay auction page I saw. That thing had a fancy-looking heat pipe and heatsink assembly for keeping the LEDs cool. I am intrigued as to what LG have done in this puppy.
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I used it to connect my computer to an LCD monitor and a projector with an hdmi port so I don't see why you would have a problem. The only thing that is annoying is i have to remember to power up the projector first thing in the morning and once it is warmed up i can power it off. I do that because the first time I use the projector the monitor blanks out for a while... this also occurs when the monitors go to sleep.
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I would run away from this projector. It is not good and overheats your phone to the point of being untouchable. Look for a 3M projector that connects by a cable and has an internal cooling system. You'll be much happier.
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It sounds as though whatever cabling you're using to go from the Laptop to the Projector has gone bad and you should replace it with a new one. This has happened to me before and the cable has always been the problem.
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I had to use two t-tap connections to splice the black wire from the projector to the ground wire coming from the factory high beam plug. The connected the red wire from the projector to the positive wire from the factory high beam plug. 4 months so far and no issue. Just be sure to disconnect battery if you do attempt this. Good luck!
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This projector for some reason will shut down without notice every once in a while. I just unplug it for a minute and restart it. Haven't seen any other problems. I love it, though it is a poor substitute for a television. Too many wires everywhere, and a little fan noise.
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Return it. My unit did that right before it burned out 4 of the five channels. I returned it and bought a sony.
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If u don't buy sony then yhe housing will overheat the bulb. It's not the bulbs fault it's the housing on the cheap bulbs. Hope this helps