My Optoma EP 745 has reached a point where it is now overheating practically every 10-15 minutes, even in good operating conditions (not too hot, etc.). How can I fix this? I've heard that changing the filter(?) will remedy the problem, but I don't know how to get to the filter to change it & I'm hesitant to do so. Any ideas/advice would be appreciated.

I have an Optomoa EzPro 745. I am very happy with the product for the most part except that whenever I get a medium amount of ambient light in my bedroom, the colors really wash out. I even bought blacked out drapes but light gets in through the cracks. I selected this model because of the 2300 lumens and thought it would be bright even in ambient lighting. I was considering a new device with more lumens to get a brighter picture but someone told me that the lumens is not a fair indicator of the picture quality/brightness in ambient light. Can someone shed some light on this topic. (no pun intended) And/or suggest a good <2k model that will give me a bright picture in a fairly lit room from 15 feet back on a 100" screen? Thanks Tom

First off, I have been lurking and have been trying to learn as much as I can, but I need some help. I am trying to figure out which would be the best connection option for me. I have the Optoma EzPro 745 for use as my home TV. As you probably know, on the back it has the following Inputs: DVI-D, S-Video, VGA, and Compsite. I have a Sony STR-DE898, which the rear hookups can be seen at this link: [url=http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/STRDE898-4.jpg]Here[/url] I do not subscibe to a Digital cable package, all I have is th "basic" cable that comes in with the Internet service. I assume it would be analog, but I have no idea. My cable feeds direclty into my RCA DVD Recorder, which can be seen here: [url=http://www.epinions.com/RCA_Dvd_Recorder_With_Hdmi/display_~full_specs]Here[/url] By now you may already know to help me, hopefully so. Currently I am using the co-ax feeding in from the wall in to my DVD. From there I have RCA running to my Sony Receiver, then S-Video to the projector. From what I understand, even with my basic cable, I could experience a better picture with the right cables. I do not know where to go from here. Should I use the HDMI on the back converted to Component to plug into the Reciever, then go from component to DVI-D, or Component to VGA. Sorry this is so long, but I really need help.