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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 Home Theater Projector

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 MSRP: $2499

Overview

Engineered to deliver full 1080p resolution, the Epson® PowerLite® HC 1080 Home Theater combines five revolutionary innovations in one remarkable performer. It begins with C²Fine™ 3LCD technology, the core of this powerful projector, designed to faithfully reproduce every color and scene.

Next, there’s a proprietary lamp that provides consistent light from corner to corner, using the least amount of power, while 1080Perfect™ video processing offers full HD 1080p performance with 24fps and HDMI 1.3 compatibility.

AbsoluteBlack™, technology delivers a 12,000:1 contrast ratio and ensures the richest, deepest blacks. And, the innovative OptiCinema™ lens delivers amazing detail and breathtaking color for spectacular results. Together, these state-of-the-art technologies, all within a single projector, present a total solution that exceeds all expectations.

Features

• Brightness of 1200 ANSI Lumens
• Razor Sharp detail - true 1080p resolution at native 1920x1080p
• Incredible blacks, depth and detail 12,000:1 Contrast ratio
• Cutting Edge Connectivity - HDMI 1.3
• Outstanding zoom range and lens shift provides convenient ceiling or shelf mount flexibility
• AbsoluteBlack technology
• Lamp Life 1700 to 3000 hours, depending on usage
• Cutting Edge Connectivity - HDMI 1.3
• Two-year warranty

Projector Review

Specifications

Projection System

• Epson C²Fine™ 3LCD technology

Projection Method

• Front / rear / ceiling mount

LCD

• Three 0.74" wide, poly-silicon TFT active matrix

Projection Lens

• F-number
  2.0 – 3.17
• Lens Shift Range
  Vertical ±96%
  Horizontal ±47%

Lamp

• 170 W UHE E-TORL™ lamp

Screen Size: (Projected Distance)

• 100" (wide: 9.8' – tele: 20.9')

Brightness: (typical)

• Up to 1200 lumens (Dynamic Mode)

Contrast Ratio

• Up to 12,000:1 (Dynamic Mode)

Color Reproduction

• Built-in Y/C separation and I/P conversion
  Powered by Pixelworks™

Adjustment Function

• Manual zoom
  Manual focus
• Zoom Ratio
  1 – 2.1

RGB

• Video Compatibility
  HDMI
  HDTV
  Component video
  S-video
  Composite video
  NTSC/PAL/SECAM
  Analog RGB
  D4/SCART

Video I/O

• Video Input Signal
  NTSC
  NTSC4.43
  PAL
  M-PAL
  N-PAL
  PAL60
  SECAM
  480i
  480p
  720p
  1080i
  1080p
• Terminal Inputs
  HDMI
  3 RCA (Component)
  1 RCA (Composite)
  1 Mini Din (S-video)
  1 Mini D-Sub 9 pin (RS-232c)
  1 Mini D-Sub 15 pin (Analog RGB)
  D4/SCART

Power Consumption

• 120V
  Lamp On: 245W (Lamp high), 200W (lamp low)
  Standby: 4W

Dimension

• 16" x 12.2" x 4.9"

Weight

• 12.3 lbs.

Warranty

• Two-year quick exchange warranty (includes priority, toll-free technical support), plus 90-day lamp warranty.