Epson Home Cinema 720 LCD Projector Review
Summary
- Product Name: Home Cinema 720
- Manufacturer: Epson America
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- Review Date: June 11, 2008
- MSRP: $1,299
- Specifications
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Brightness: 1600 ANSI lumens (Dynamic mode)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (full on/off)
Resolution: 1280 x 720 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 resized)
LCD Panel: 3 x 0.7" poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation and prism combine method
Video Inputs: HDMI 1.3, component, composite, S-video, and PC/RGB (HD15)
Video Processing: Pixelworks
Control: RS-232C, IR remote, 12 VDC trigger output
Projection Lens: F/2.0 – 3.17, manual focus & zoom (1 - 2.1)
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (100% vertical, 50% horizontal)
Lamp: 170 W UHE (Ultra-High Efficiency); 3000 hours
Power Supply: 100-120 volts, 2.7APower 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 controlWarranty: 2 year parts and labor limited warranty, 90-day lamp warranty, including overnight replacement services and exclusive Epson PrivateLine toll-free technical support (U.S. and Canada only)
Dimensions: 4.9" x 16" x 12.2" in (124 x 406 x 309 mm)
Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Pros
- 720p for under $1300!
- Excellent contrast & color saturation
- Excellent performance "out of the box"
- Backlit remote
- Interpolated 1080p/24/60 support
- HDMI 1.3 with 480i support
Cons
- Only 1 HDMI input & 1 Component input
- Doesn't pass below black signals
- Tedious menu system
Introduction
- Overview, Setup and Basic Installation
- Remote, Calibration and Bench Testing
- Viewing Tests and Conclusion