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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review

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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080

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Summary

  • Product Name: PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080
  • Manufacturer: Epson
  • Distributor: ProjectorPeople
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: April 05, 2007
  • MSRP: $4999
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: 3 years parts & labor + 90 days lamp; 3 Years Epson Road Service Program; Epson PrivateLine Toll-Free Technical Phone Support

Dimensions: 15.6” x 4.8” x 12.2” in (396 x 124 x 310 mm)
Weight: 12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)


Pros

  • No screen door effect - period
  • Excellent contrast & color saturation
  • A plethora of calibration options
  • Good performance "out of the box"
  • Backlit remote
  • Native 1080p/24/60 support
  • HDMI 1.3

Cons

  • No automatic focus (manual only)
  • <12 fL output in Cinema Night mode
  • Odd/inaccurate resolution information in Info menu display

Introduction

1080p is here with a vengeance and Epson is leading the way with its new 1080p professional model with ISFccc and other installer-friendly functions. See how well this professional projector compares to other products available on the market.
  1. Epson Pro Cinema 1080 Features and Comparison
  2. Epson Pro Cinema 1080 Setup, Inputs and Remote
  3. Epson Pro Cinema 1080 Calibration and Bench Testing
  4. Epson 1080 Viewing Tests and Conclusion
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