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RPTV "Screen Protector" question.
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Topic: | RPTV "Screen Protector" question. This thread has 13 replies. Displaying all posts. |
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Post 1 made on Saturday September 1, 2001 at 02:34 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
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Hey folks,
My RCA 61" was one model year prior to factory instaled screen protectors. My freschnell lens is exposed and I do not like having it exposed to the elements and the possibility of getting nicked. When the repair guy came back with the projection unit I asked him what held the trim ring around the front of the TV's cabinent and I explained that I wanted to remove the lens so that I could measure it and have a shop cut me a piece of 1/16 thick lexan to go in front of the freschnell lens. He said it was a great idea.
I called and got a price on a 4'x8' sheet of 1/16th inch thick lexan and it will cost $80.00 for the sheet. RCA sells a "Super Sheild" that retails for close to $300.00 and it velcro's on to the outside of the trim ring (cheesy!) And it's also tinted.
Why would I want to darken the on screen image by using a tinted (filtered) screen protector? I run at the NTSC standard of 6500K because I want the proper color temp and I can't see why you would want to darken the image any at all. So do you think my idea is a good one? It will protect the screen, look factory installed and it will not effect the image at all.
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Post 2 made on Saturday September 1, 2001 at 11:48 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 5,002 |
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I'm not sure, but I believe the tint is intended to keep room light from making the fact that there is another screen behind the lexan, or to put it another way, that there is a screen in front of the original one, by preventing ambient light from reflecting off of the fresnel ribs.
Larry
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OP | Post 3 made on Saturday September 1, 2001 at 14:29 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Larry,
That could be the case.. But that's not what they claim the benefit is. They say the tint helps improve the sharpness of the image. My image is plenty sharp.
I am going to give it a try and see how it looks.Worst case, I am out 80 bux instead of 3 bills.
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Post 4 made on Saturday September 1, 2001 at 19:48 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
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OP | Post 5 made on Sunday September 2, 2001 at 00:24 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Larry,
You can rest assured that I will let you know. I plan on picking up the Lexan this week some time. I need to do some measuring because I don't think a 61" diagonal piece of lexan will fit in my Stratus (it may fit in the back of the vette if I leave the hatch open) If not I will need to get a friend to haul it in his truck. I also need to pick up a 4'x8' sheet of mirrored arcrylic and a 4'x8' sheet of 1/4" for my showcase in the new garage stall that I am working on (part of my finished basement that is becoming a shrine to automobilia)
I WILL keep you posted! :)
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OP | Post 6 made on Thursday September 13, 2001 at 04:58 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Just wanted to post an update..
I removed the trim on the front of my TV and measured the freschnell lens assembly and went to a local home improvement store to get some plexi cut. They were out of 3/32" thick plexi so he had to order a 4'x8' sheet and it should be here by the end of the week. And this will cost me $37.00 which is even less than I expected it was going to cost (see original post). And far less than the $300.00 RCA wants for the velcro on cheesy Super Sheild. This will look factory installed!
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Post 7 made on Thursday September 13, 2001 at 08:30 |
Mike Riley Founding Member |
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Brett (also known as MR. DIY): Every RPTV I have seen with a "protective" cover causes an unacceptable glare on the picture from any light source in the vicinity. I've finally placed a low-light source to the top and behind of the armoire that holds my 36" set, because I can't stand the reflection from the room lights. And the longer it's there, the more aggravating it becomes, ya know?
I'd risk the nicks. ... Mike
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OP | Post 8 made on Thursday September 13, 2001 at 10:20 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Mike, Ya know I hadn't thought about the glare factor.Though to be honest when I watch TV I usualy turn on my #2 "Theater Lamp" (Ok Technicly it's a Spider Lamp) and this sits behind my TV in the corner and it stands like 8' tall. (See image below) so glare shouldn't be an issue unless my drapes are open! See the lamp in the background.
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Post 9 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 08:39 |
Mike Riley Founding Member |
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Mr. DIY: Hmmmm.... nice collection of 'Vettes there... Well, it looks like you have the glare-factor pretty much "covered".... ... Mike :-)
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OP | Post 10 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 10:41 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Mike, I hate to nit pick but those aren't vettes :) The 4 cars in cases on my speakers are: Lotus Turbo Esprit, Lotus Turb Esprit (James Bond) Lamborghini Diablo SV, Lamborghini Dialblo GT The vettes are in these cases...
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Post 11 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 14:18 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 5,002 |
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Do the hoods and trunk lids of all those cars vibrate with the bass the way those low-fidelity Bazooka-tubed car stereos do? :-)
Larry
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Post 12 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 14:22 |
Mike Riley Founding Member |
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Brett: thanks for straightening me out on that. I don't know how I've survived this far...
Say, is that your tummy I see reflected in the glare of that protective cover...? ... Mike
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Post 13 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 17:24 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 5,002 |
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It does look like an elbow, yellow shirt, and jeans, doesn't it?
Larry
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OP | Post 14 made on Friday September 14, 2001 at 20:16 |
Brett DiMichele Founding Member |
Joined: Posts: | August 2001 296 |
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Yep fellas thats me being reflected in those images. In fact that is probably the only known image of me on the net :)
Larry I guess if I crank it up loud enough and a bass note hits low enough... Anything is possible :)
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