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Originally Posted by seanfarley2
So the "real" setting on the 1600 will display 2:35.1 properly? I'm thinking of doing a fixed screen for 2.35.1 and then switch to 16:9 setting and have a motorized screen for that.
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No, the HC-1600 does not have a setting for 2.35:1. In my post above, in the "REAL" setting, I was able to minimize the black bars on a 16:9 screen, at the time of the post, by zooming a bit and using the REAL setting where I was able to reduce the size of the black bars. But I found I was missing part of the picture.
The best way to do 2.35:1 with an HC-1600 is to use masking panels if you have a 16:9 screen, and zoom if you have a 2.35:1 screen.
My masking panels were inexpensive and are very effective. I can change my screen to 16:9 to 2.35:1 or up to 2.4:1 within seconds. I have my projector set so I only need to tweak when switching between ratios. One of these days I will post on the details of the panels.
The only drawback is that you sacrafice screen size this way. My 100" 16:9 screen turns into a 92" 2.35:1 screen - and I am able to project perfectly - and it looks perfect as the masking panels match my draping system.
The HC-1600 can also zoom to 2.35:1 if you have a screen in that ratio, however you may have to reposition the projector for a 1.85:1 ratio as the throw will be different. That's why I opted to mask horizontally, so I can keep the projector in one spot.
Zooming will be more challenging for the HC-1600 as I don't think the zoom range has the ability to do CIH.
All in all, my setup works and I am very happy with it. It will keep this projector in my cinema for a while.
Hope that helped!!