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Epson Home Cinema 1080 Projector Review

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Epson Home Cinema 1080 Projector Review

Epson Home Cinema 1080 projector

Buy It Now!

Summary

  • Product Name: PowerLite Home Cinema 1080
  • Manufacturer: Epson
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: May 01, 2007
  • MSRP: $2999
Specifications

Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens (vivid mode)
Contrast: Up to 12,000:1 (full on/off)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 resized)
LCD Panel: 3 x 0.74" Epson C2Fine VAN (Vertical Alignment Nematic) 3LCD ("D6")
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation and prism combine method
Iris: Auto Iris optical system with AbsoluteBlack
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP (1.3), component, composite, S-video, SCART and PC/RGB (HD15)

Control: RS-232C, IR remote
Projection Lens: F/2.0 – 3.17, manual focus & zoom
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (96% vertical, 47% horizontal)
Keystone Correction: +/- 15 degrees (vertical)
Lamp: 170 W UHE (Ultra-High Efficiency) E-TORL (Epson Twin Optimized Reflection) lamp

Power Supply: 100-120 volts, 2.7A
Power Consumption: 245W (high); 200W (low); 4W (standby)
Operating Temperature: 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C); 20-80% humidity (no condensation)
Fan: 33dB operation (in low mode)
Remote Control: Backlit w/batteries included
Standard Accessories: Power cord, Wireless remote control unit, batteries for remote control

Warranty: 2 years parts & labor + 90 days lamp; 2 year Epson Home Service Program; Epson PrivateLine Toll-Free Technical Phone Support (US & Canada only)

Dimensions: 15.6” x 4.8” x 12.2” in (396 x 124 x 310 mm)
Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg)


Pros

  • Um, 1080p for under $3k!
  • No screen door effect
  • Excellent contrast & color saturation
  • Excellent performance "out of the box"
  • Backlit remote
  • Native 1080p/24/60 support
  • HDMI 1.3

Cons

  • Didn't pass blacker than black
  • No automatic focus (manual only)
  • <12 fL output in Cinema Night mode
  • Odd/inaccurate resolution information in Info menu display

Introduction

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 is virtually identical to the Pro Cinema 1080. If you are a consumer, BUY this projector as it has nearly all of the performance advantages and features of the Pro model with a lot of cost savings.
  1. Home Cinema 1080 Comparison and Basic Setup
  2. Home Cinema 1080 Remote Control and Calibration
  3. Home Cinema 1080 Viewing Tests and Conclusion
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