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Epson Pro Cinema 1080UB Projector Review

by Clint DeBoer — last modified May 20, 2008 05:34

Epson Pro Cinema 1080UB Projector

Summary

Product Name: PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080UB
Manufacturer: Epson America
Performance Rating:
Value Rating:
Review Date: May 08, 2008
MSRP: $4999

Specifications

Brightness: 1600 ANSI lumens (Dynamic mode)
Contrast: Up to 50,000:1 (full on/off); 4,000:1 (native)
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 ("D7")
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation and prism combine method
Iris: Auto Iris optical system with AbsoluteBlack
Video Inputs: 2 x HDMI-HDCP (1.3), component, composite, S-video, 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: 24dB 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

ISF-certified product with custom memories
Excellent real contrast ratio
Excellent performance "out of the box"
xvYCC color support
Dual HDMI 1.3 inputs
Quiet fan
Extra lamp!

Cons

No automatic focus (manual only)
Auto-iris only has on/off
Poor LCD panel convergence in some samples

Introduction

When we got our first glimpse of Epson's Pro Cinema 1080UB at the 9th Annual Audioholics State of the CE Union Event in Clearwater Beach, Florida, we knew we were in for a treat. We had already reviewed the excellent Pro Cinema 1080, and the UB - short for Ultra Black - only took a good projector and made it even better. This review is more of a comparison and evaluation of the new features than a full descriptive overview of everything about the 1080UB. If you want the full blow-by-blow, take a look at our review of the Pro Cinema 1080 and you'll find everything you need to help you evaluate the full complement of this projector's features.