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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 810 HQV Projector Review

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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 810 HQV Projector Review

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 810 HQV

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Summary

  • Product Name: PowerLite Pro Cinema 810 HQV
  • Manufacturer: Epson
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStar
  • Review Date: March 28, 2007
  • MSRP: $5999
Specifications

Brightness: 1600 ANSI lumens (vivid mode)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (full on/off)
Resolution: 1280 x 720 native HD resolution (1920 x 1080 maximum)
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 resized)
LCD Panel: D5; 3 x 0.7” MLA (Micro-Lens Array)
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation and prism combine method
Iris: Auto Iris optical system
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP, component, composite, S-video, and PC/RGB (HD15)

Projection Lens: F/2.0 – 3.17, manual focus & zoom
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (100% vertical, 50% horizontal)
Keystone Correction: +/- 15 degrees (vertical)
Lamp: 170 W UHE lamp
Power Supply: 100-120 volts, 2.7A
Power Consumption: 170 watts (maximum)
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

Dimensions: 16” x 4.9” x 12.2” in (406 x 124 x 310 mm)
Weight: 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)

Video Processing: Silicon Optix TX3 Realta HQV 10-bit external processor, True 1080i to 1080p deinterlacing, SD/HD multi-directional diagonal filter, Dynamic noise reduction, 16- to 1024-tap adaptive scaling, Audio delay, Full geometry control
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP, DVI-D, component/RGB (BNC), component (YPbPr), S-video, composite (BNC), and Analogue PC/RGB (HD15)

Video Outputs: HDMI-HDCP, DVI-D and Analogue PC/RGB (HD15)

Audio Inputs: S/PDIF & toslink
Audio Outputs: S/PDIF & toslink
Control: RS-232, USB 2.0, Ethernet, IR remote
Scanning Formats: 480i/576i/1080i and 480p/576p/720p/1080p/24/60 (PAL and some future formats supported)
Remote: IR
Power Supply: 100-240 volts, 47-63Hz
Power Consumption: 300 watts (maximum)
Operating Temperature: 10 – 35 degrees C (storage: -20 to 60 degrees C); up to 80% humidity (no condensation)
Dimensions: 17.0” x 1.75” x 9.7” in (432 x 44 x 246 mm)
Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)


Pros

  • No screen door effect at practical viewing distances
  • Excellent contrast & color saturation
  • A plethora of calibration options
  • Consumer adjustment of RGB gain, cut and gamma
  • Backlit remote
  • 1080p/24/60 support (not native)

Cons

  • Premium price added for HQV processing
  • HQV TX3 lacks multiple HDMI inputs/switching
  • Requires some calibration out of the box
  • Non-standard power cable
  • Pricey for 720p, especially if you have good source components

Introduction

I like nice cars. Epson projectors remind me of a corvette - and that's a nice car. In addition to their good looks, Epson home theater projectors have several traits that are a cut above many competitors - like their ample zoom lenses, which don't appear to negatively affect image quality or picture sharpness. This combo, of course has some professional-grade video processing included which takes it far beyond the integrated video processing found in an entry-level projectors - though, of course, you pay a premium for the advantage.
  1. Epson 810 HQV Features and Comparison
  2. Epson 810 Basic Setup, Connections and Remotes
  3. Epson Pro Cinema 810 HQV Menu System
  4. Epson 810 HQV Calibration & Measurements
  5. Epson 810 HQV Benchmark Testing and Results
  6. Epson 810 HQV Viewing Tests and Conclusion
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