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Legacy Samsung 3D TV Owners Will Soon Be Able to View 3D Blu-ray Discs and 3D DirecTV

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Update: Mitsubishi converter to be incompatible with Samsung TVs (link)

Mitsubishi’s upcoming 3D converter box will be compatible with 2007 and 2008 Samsung 3D ready DLP rear projectors and plasma TVs, in addition to the Mitsubishi 3D compatible rear projectors, according to an industry source. Mitsubishi and Samsung previously sold about 4 million HDTVs in the US as “only” 3D compatible with games using a 3D capable PC.

The Mitsubishi adaptor converts the over/under 3D Blu-ray signals for display on these pre-2010 3D capable TVs. A Mitsubishi spokesman said its converter will operate with other 3D formats and resolutions too, including those to be used by DirecTV on its three 3D satellite channels launching this June. The legacy 1080p 3D capable HDTVs will display all 3D content at a maximum resolution of 960 x 1080, the same as DirecTVs upcoming 3D signals.  The 3D legacy DLPs display exactly one-half the resolution of 3D Blu-ray player, and provide excellent 3D image reproduction. We saw the adaptor demoed at January’s CES.

The Mitsubishi 3DC-1000 adaptor box will ship this spring, rumored to sell for around $100 .

Samsung no longer sells glasses or IR emitters necessary for viewing 3D on its legacy HDTV 3D displays.  Don’t fret, IO Display Systems in California makes 3D shutter glasses specifically for these earlier Samsung 3D TVs along with the IR emitters required for 3DTV viewing. IO sells their shutter glasses for $59.99 a pair or you can buy them in discounted packages. The two pair 3D glasses package with the IR emitter sells for just $111.75. Add on a 3D Blu-ray player and/or a subscribed DirecTV HD box to your legacy 3D Samsung  with the Mitsubishi 3DC-1000 adapter box and you’re set for 3D sports, movies and programs.

Here is link to the IO Display store and a link to a list of all the 3D compatible 2007 and 2008 model Samsungs and Mitsubishis.

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Comments

Unlock Wii
Posted on 8th March, 2010

This is great.

3D is truly the way to go.

After the success of Avatar, Everyone is going to
want to get a 3D television.

Dave
Posted on 9th March, 2010

I have a samsung HL67A750 and a PS3. So I will need to purchase the 3dc 1000 and the IR emitter. Just curious what function the emitter plays in 3d function?

David S.
Posted on 9th March, 2010

To Dave,
The 3DC-1000 adapter allows the tv to display the 3d content. The IR emitter works with the 3d glasses you will need to see the 3d content in 3d.

Dave
Posted on 9th March, 2010

Oh thank you. Sorry got a little preoccupied with xpand 102 that don’t need emitter but way to expensive. Thanks

Bill
Posted on 10th March, 2010

Any chance nVidia’s 3d Vision will work with 3DC-1000?

Jack
Posted on 18th March, 2010

HI… I am looking at the samsung 58 inch plasma or the 63 inch plasma.. will they work witht the M 3DC-1000 box?? or do I wait for the 3D samsungs to come out. Thank You

Sam
Posted on 24th March, 2010

I have a Samsung HL67A750 3D Capable TV. I was wondering how this TV will compare to some of the new 3D TVs coming out in a few days.
Thank you.

Carl
Posted on 26th March, 2010

@Sam
The new tvs will be able to display 1080P (1920×1080) to each eye. The Samsung you have can display a 1080P image, but only 960×1080 to each eye. That is the first difference. Secondly, the new tvs will be able to display 3D content without an external converter/software.

Carl
Posted on 26th March, 2010

@Jack
The 58″ plasma, model no. PN58A550, will work with the 3DC-1000. If the 63″ is 3D ready (it’s not on the 3D ready list), then that will work with it as well. If you are financially able to spend more money, I would wait until you can get the new Samsung 3D plasma.

oceanwaves
Posted on 29th March, 2010

I’m wondering if this will work with Comcasts upcoming 3d channels. I was going to get a current Mitsubishi, but now may wait until their 2010 models come out since it seems like the older ones will only get 1/2 resolution. And yes, I know about Samsung TV’s other techs etc since I’ve done lots of research. I’ve made up my mind I want an 82 or 73 inch dlp for a big room, so that’s that. So now I wonder if their 2010 models will natively support this 3d format, or I will still need the box and only get 1/2 resolution. If so, I may wait even longer. But my old CRT projection TV is almost shot. The green aliens with blue fuzzy hair on my screen are American Idol contestants!! ;-)

oceanwaves
Posted on 29th March, 2010

Looks like I have to wait for the 2010 tv’s to come out if I want full resolution. I’m wondering if an older TV will look obviously 1/2 resolution and it will affect the clarity in a way that can be noticed greatly, or if maybe it won’t look much different. Some DVD’s look high def to me for example. I guess it could still be pretty sharp, but I still would like to reach full resolution.

Jack
Posted on 29th March, 2010

Carl thank you I think your right, I will just wait for the big 3D TV thank you

gh
Posted on 3rd April, 2010

i have a question mitsubishi has a laser tv 65 inch is only 120mhz but is 3d i want to know is that tv capable of showing u the full 1920×1080 p in 3d asfar as i know u need over 240 mhz to get that only plasma can give you so far that but what about laser i want to buy one of those and if anyone know if they will make more productions stoped for a while already

jnga
Posted on 4th April, 2010

1)will the mitsu adapter pass thru hdmi audio, particularly multi-channel LPCMm or DDTrueHD/DTS-MA? 2)will the checkerboard 3d video output of the mitsu adapter pass thru an HDMI switching receiver to the tv?

if yes to both, then the mitsu adapter will solve the 3d HDMI switching receiver problem by placing the mitsu adapter between the 3d BD player and the receiver, right?

Eric
Posted on 8th April, 2010

im wondering if this adapter will work with optoma hd66 3d ready projector?

JOHNnDENVER
Posted on 9th April, 2010

The HD66 was supposed to have supported Checkerboard, but early reports from those that have tried it state otherwise.

I’d be all over that front projector solution. It’s not just checkerboard, but it has to be checkerboard at 1080p/60…

John
Posted on 10th April, 2010

I have a question..I have a new mitsubishi wd73c9
Will i need a adaptor?, i have bought the glasses and an emitter i was told the samsung 3d bluray will not work on my tv?

PLEASE SOMEONE GUIDE ME

Carl
Posted on 15th April, 2010

@John
That is correct. The new samsung blu ray player will not work on your tv unless you get the Mitz 3dc-1000 converter. If you want to use the 3d function right now, you have a few options. First, Avatar the game on Xbox 360 can be played with the checkerboard output (this is the format dlp’s use for 3d). If you have a gaming computer, you can play basically any pc game in 3d. In addition, you can buy 3D movies (not anaglyph) that can be streamed from your pc to your tv. If you need more information, check out tridef.com, mtbs3d.com, http://www.my3d2u.com

John
Posted on 16th April, 2010

Thanks Carl
What about when directv come out with there 3d channels?

tucsondave
Posted on 18th April, 2010

Here is an email response from Samsung regarding my old 3d ready DLP tv compatability:

“Yes, Blu-ray player BD-C6900 will work with the TV HL-T6176S and you can also use the 3D glasses.
Yes, the Blu-Ray player BD-C6900 will play field-sequential 3D DVD’s”

new
Posted on 28th April, 2010

Oi galera, gostaria de uma ajuda, eu adquirir um pacote de TV HD no PC no site http://www.tvhd.com.br tenho acesso a vários canais através de um painel de controle que eu visualizo no próprio navegador, como eu faço para gravar os programas e série de TV no meu PC, lembrando que não tem nem um programa instalado no meu PC é todo pelo próprio navegador.
Quem tiver uma luz por favor me ajude meu e-mail: duvalino_2222@ig.com.br

Chris
Posted on 6th May, 2010

I have a Samsung PS50B451 50″ 3D-ready plasma, which I currently use for watching 3D movies via my PC. My problem is that this plasma will only display 3D at 1360×768 or 1024×768. Will this converter box downscale the 1080p 3D bluray to 1360×768? If not, the only options I have are (a) to cross my fingers and hope that Samsung relase a firmware upgrade for my TV to allow 3D Bluray playback directly, (b) to hope that Samsung will release a 3D Bluray player that is compatible with my TV or (and at the moment this is looking most likely) (c) to rip the bluray onto my hard drive, down-convert it myself, save it in AVI-HD format and play it via my PC. I sincerely hope it’s not the latter!

Big Lar
Posted on 11th May, 2010

I just left message regarding the mitsu 3dc-1000 box not working on Samsungs. Which way is it, will it work on Sammy’s DLP’s or not?

Unlock a Wii
Posted on 15th May, 2010

This is awesome.

3D is certainly the way to go.

3d
Posted on 15th May, 2010

This adaptor is a great idea for those that can’t afford the launch prices of the new 3d tvs soon to be released.

rob
Posted on 17th May, 2010

The adapter is NOT going to work on Samsungs….Mitsubishi announced this in the last week or two….Samsung owners are screwed.

John
Posted on 19th May, 2010

Does anyone know if Directv’s 3d will be in checkerboard? I heard it will be,and if it is then i dont need the 3dc adaptor for my mitsubishi 73c9 right?
and is there any bluray players then are checkerboard?

Thanks
John

John
Posted on 19th May, 2010

Is there any 3d bluray players that are checkerboard?

paul
Posted on 20th May, 2010

The panasonic is suppose to be checkerboard compatible.

paul
Posted on 20th May, 2010

anybody know the latest on ps3 if i will be checkerboard compatible? haven’t heard any latest after they might have a manual setting for 3d?

new
Posted on 25th May, 2010

Gostaria de uma ajuda, eu adquirir um pacote de tv digital no site http://www.tvdigitalnopc.com.br tenho acesso a vários canais através de um painel de controle que eu visualizo no próprio navegador, como eu faço para gravar os programas e série de tv digital, lembrando que não tem nem um programa instalado no meu PC é todo pelo próprio navegador.
Quem tiver uma luz por favor me ajude meu e-mail: riclife@ig.com.br

Darrin
Posted on 28th May, 2010

HD Guru
by reading some of these posts, will the mits 3DC-1000 work with my HL61a750 DLP LED -3d ready Samsung. Some posts are saying that Mitsubishi announced that it will not work with Samsungs older model 3d tvs. If it does, am I understanding correctly that once the 3dc-1000 is purchased, a computer will not be needed, and I can buy the lastest Samsung 3D blu ray player and if connected porperly it will work. The glasses in the new 3d kit are they compatible or do I need to still get the IR emmiter along with the other glasses for $117.00. I am glad I am not the only one who purchased a Samsung and then got screwed over by them with the lack of support. Thanks in advance for your help. One more – who will sell this Mits 3DC-1000 – Best Buy? or will this be an online buy. Hopefully someone will package it all together, save on shipping.

John in Gretna
Posted on 31st May, 2010

Darrin,
It won’t work with Samsung. The adaptor is available now at http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/mitsubishi/3dc-1000-3d-starter-pack-reviews.html
Unfortunately it was altered specifically to block the SAMSUNG legacy DLP TVs.
Like many of us, I’m beyond disgusted. I bought the “3D-Ready” SAMSUNG HL61A750. Within a month of buying it, the glasses were discontinued, and they dropped any pretense of support.
If MITSI can do it, SAMSUNG can to. The adaptor cannot be that difficult to construct. I hope that some enterprising brain out there can make an adaptor that converts the SAMSUNG EDID to a MITSI EDID so the 3D adaptor thinks its connecting to a MITSI TV.
I’m just grabbing at straws, but if they won’t support the folks that were the early adopters of the SAMSUNG 3D effort, I won’t buy anything SAMSUNG again.

samsung love!!
Posted on 3rd June, 2010

Well that sucks i just bought the led t.v UNB467100, Im very happy with this so far , haven’t seen the 3d t.vs yet but from what I’ve heard they are not all that great for the price, I might think about buying 1 later down the road when they go down in price

Kathleen
Posted on 6th June, 2010

I am being given a choice of a:

1. Samsung 55 inch 1080p LCD HD TV plus 5.1 Channel 1000W 1-Disc Bu-Ray Home Theater System.

OR

2. Samsung 50 inch 1080p 3D Ready TV, 3D Blu Ray Player and a pair of Rechargeable 3D Adult glasses.
================
I am tempted at receiving the Samsung 50 inch 1080p 3D Ready TV but can I also just watch regular television with this 3D TV?

Thanks!
Kathleen

scooterbaga
Posted on 17th June, 2010

@John in Gretna

I’m thinking it’s Mitsubishi you should be upset with.

Chris in Gulf Shores
Posted on 19th June, 2010

Hi,
I have a question about my Samsung PN63A650T1F. In the past I have seen people say it is 3d compatible but I can’t find it on any list of TV’s that say it is. If you could help me with this it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris

Sean
Posted on 20th June, 2010

With 3D really starting to come around Im finding it difficult to determine exactly what items I need to buy. I have the Samsung HL61A750 (61″ LED Rear Projection), which claims 3D ready. I also have the PS3 Slim. According to E3 2010 coverage, all PS3 are receiving firmware to enable 3D.

So with the above in mind what do I need to start 3D gaming and movies viewing? Is the Mits 3DC-1000 starter kit what I need? Do I need other hardware in addition?

zo badie
Posted on 20th June, 2010

i have a DLP LED -3d ready Samsung. can i just buy a 3d blu ray and will it work?

Paul
Posted on 26th June, 2010

Hi I have a Samsung PS50A457P1D. will this show 3D with a convertor. If so which 1 and how much. Thanks

Gord
Posted on 26th June, 2010

1) Mits converter will not work with Samsung
2) As far as I know the Panasonic 3D Blueray players are the only ones that will work directly with the Samsung w/o a converter as they can output checkerboard.
3)REALD makes a converter that will work with Samsung but so far I’m not sure if it will work with Directv 3D. Reald doesn’t think it will work until Directv adds it to their system of recognized equipment, plus It cost $500.

Frank
Posted on 19th July, 2010

Does anyone know if the new Samsung 3D bd C6900 player outputs a checkerboard signal?

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