The Epson Presenter has a lot of great features, but the one that makes you look twice is its built in DVD player. The DVD player is full-featured and even has Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound processors that offer an immersive audio image even if you're just using the 2 built-in 10W speakers. Of course you can use external speakers too.
To complement its sound output capabilities the Presenter has a microphone jack so you can narrate your presentations. (You supply the microphone.)
Epson didn't skimp on the projector either. It boasts 2500 ISO lumens at a 3000:1 contrast ratio. That's enough projection power to fill a medium to large room even if you can't present in movie theater darkness.
Versatility seems to have been the watchword of the Presenter's designers. In addition to 720p and 1080i high definition it can accept video in the NTSC, PAL and SECAM international formats. The power supply is equally versatile. It can accept juice from 100-240VAC at 50/60 Hz.
The Presenter also features auto and manual keystone correction that can extend as far as ±30°.Its two USB inputs allow you to present directly from your computer or to display JPEG photos and listen to MP3 or WMA music. Not only is all this power and versatility available at a surprisingly affordable price, the Presenter is inexpensive to operate. Use it in Eco mode, and the life of Epson's bright and energy-efficient E-TORL lamp extends from a very respectable 4000 hours to a very uncommon 5000 hours. Fan noise drops from a low 33 dB to a whispering 29 dB.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Display System | 3-Chip 0.59" / 1.50 cm Polysilicon TFT LCD |
| Native Resolution | WXGA - 1280 x 800 |
| Format |
NTSC 4.43 PAL 60, M, N SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility |
720p 1080i |
| Pixels | 1024000 |
| Brightness | 2500 Lumens |
| Uniformity | 89% |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 |
| 3D | None |
| Color Range | Colors: 16.7 Million |
| Scan |
Horizontal: 15 - 92 kHz Vertical: 50 - 85 Hz |
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Lens | F 1.58 - 1.72 (f = 16.9 - 20.28 mm) |
| Lens Shift | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Zoom | 1.0-1.2x |
| Throw Distance | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Throw Ratio | 1.38 - 2.24:1 |
| Projection Size | 0 - 100" / 0.00 - 2540.00 mm |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction |
Yes, Horizontal: ± 11° Yes, Vertical: ± 30° |
| Picture-in-Picture | None |
| Ceiling Mountable | None |
| Rear Screen Projection | None |
| Projection Tilt Option | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | 10W (Stereo) |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs/Outputs |
1x HDMI Audio/Video (Input/Output) 1x 15-pin VGA Video (Input) 1x RCA Component Video (Input) 1x RCA Composite Video (Input) 1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio (Input) 1x USB Type-A Female (Input) 1x USB Type-B Female (Input) 1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Headphone (Output) 1x Digital Coaxial Audio (Output) 1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Microphone |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | 1x E-TORL |
| Watts | 200W |
| Fan Noise |
Normal Mode: 34 dB Eco Mode: 29 dB |
| Maximum Pixel Clock | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Altitude | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13.2 x 5.0 x 9.4" / 33.53 x 12.70 x 23.88 cm |
| Weight | 9.5 lb / 4.31 kg |
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This projector has everything! A great selection of inputs including Composite, Component, VGA and HDMI...not to mention a built-in DVD player. My first impressions is that this is a great personal/...Read complete review
This projector has everything! A great selection of inputs including Composite, Component, VGA and HDMI...not to mention a built-in DVD player. My first impressions is that this is a great personal/corporate projector. At 2600 lumens it is bright enough for almost any location, it has a 10 watt audio amp built in for very good audio, probably the best I've heard from any projector. And as for the picture, it is excellent! Great color saturation, great clarity and being native 16X10 and WXGA resolution, it will automatically adjust it's picture to whatever is sent to it. 16x9 or 4x3! It is a little taller than most projectors, due to the built in DVD player, but it is still extremely portable! I can't recommend this one highly enough!
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set up is impossible!
It would be great if we could open it from the box and it would work...but it doesn't. So frustrated...NO instructions. Nothing to say what needs to be done or ...Read complete review
It would be great if we could open it from the box and it would work...but it doesn't. So frustrated...NO instructions. Nothing to say what needs to be done or how. Have inserted the CD and nothing opens. Poor communications, poor instructions. what a mess! GOOD LUCK
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We use our projector for community film showings. The Epson Powerlite is perfect for this purpose plus it is very easy to operate with its built in DVD player.
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the use of the product
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I'm using the projector in a multiple-use facility at church, so I have to setup, use and remove when our class is over for the day. There is no need to use a separate DVD player with this projector! I do, however, utilize the audio out to a mixer in the room so that I can play the audio over the sound system. The best thing is I don't have to wait for the unit to cool down before removing power from the unit when it's time to strike the room.
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i mostly use it for family gathering, the good think about this is it has build in speakers, build in dvd player so you don't have to sh-lap around separate speakers and dvd's (for me, because i have a lot of dvd's,)
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I bought this to present my DVD movies to historical societies in average or smaller rooms. The picture is great. and operation is simple. However, the audio leaves much to be desired--puny speakers, low volume output and no tone controls limit its use to small rooms. It was necessary to purchase an ANCHOR 1000X powered speaker to fill the room with audio. Overall, it is decent for the money. No regrets.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
We have used a borrowed Epson Powerlite All-in-One Presenter Projector in our Rotary Club for years; for speakers and other presentations. We finally bought our own. This projector sets up quickly and easily. The Audio is great and the microphone is an added benefit. It is light weight and disasembles quickly. The size makes storage and transportation easy. We interfaced it with a TV and had a great picture. Perfect for use in organizations.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This projector was used for a "slide" show on a beach for a class reunion. Environment and lighting conditions were far from ideal, yet this projector produced a vivid, bright cleary visible image in the dusk light. The built-in DVD player and speakers enabled easey operation. The audio was amplified by simply placing a microphone next to one of the speakers and feeding it into the existing system that had been set up for music.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I use this for teaching medical students, home viewing, and conferences. It's lighter than many projectors and the wide range of functions and interfaces makes it an excellent buy. It may not have the razor sharp quality of high end home theatre but it's an excellent all around choice. Moderately good at projection in low to medium ambient light.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD, is using Epson's Powerlite Projector to accompany presentations on fine arts by gallery members and guest artists. The lectures are open to the public and being able to accompany a talk with visuals makes an event much more appealing. We also envision using the Epson to project video art during gallery exhibits and receptions. We find the stand-alone DVD or thumbdrive capability particularly appealing rather than the cumbersome need to hook up to a computer (although it is a bonus to have that option, if desired). The sound quality and picture quality are excellent. We appreciate the soft case with side pockets for storage. We couldn't be more pleased.
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I use this video projector at Rotary meetings and since it has a built-in DVD player and a good sound system nothing else is required. In addition, the projector accepts just about any input device imagineable so it's very, very versatile.
The first time I used it I just took it out of the box, connected the power cable, inserted a DVD and played it. Nothing to it. Very easy to set up and use and the picture and sound are fantastic. Everyone loves this projector.
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great resolution, great sound, good dvd quality. Quick and easy to use. It is nice to give presentations with the lights on for a change. My only issues: haven't been able to get the USB port to work. I need to try a different cable first before I fault the projector. I would be more comfortable if it came with a durable carrying case rather than rely on it's shell and the foam fabric cover. Otherwise I am very pleased
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great product. I like not having to carry around a laptop or DVD player, extra cables and speakers when doing a presentation on the go. Great self contained unit does it all. Graet audio output on self contained speakers.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
It is very easy to use, produces incredible vivid picture and it is amazing!
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Thrilled with this projector. We use it instead of a tv. It is incredibly clear, beautiful colour and much easier on the eyes than our high quality lcd tv (re back lighting). We project it to about 80+ inches and it is perfectly clear. The sound quality blows everyone away. Overall, while higher in price is worth it in its performance... and extras with the dvd player and speakers! (we project onto a light yellow wall and it is the same picture as it would be on white) We plan to take this on occasional camping trips to have movie night. With the built in speakers, this makes it an easy set up! Love the white too - always looks clean.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
It was easy to use right out of the box.I used it to show a safety video and the sound and picture was great.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This is a bright, easy to use, VERY versatile projector. I bought it for a non-profit group of folks, many of whom are not tech savvy. The internal DVD player and computer input selections are perfect for them.
Unfortunately, the USB connection has some issues...I wish we could easily edit the slide presentations, but from what I can tell, it won't be possible. The easiest thing would have been for the projector to recognize QuickTime video (which anyone could save a presentation in) but it only sees DIVX - something Mac folks rarely have. Also, it doesn't seem possible to show slides on the USB drive and also use the audio-in cable at the same time. Maybe they will fix this in the future. But, this is a minor gripe as the majority of presentations will be on a computer or DVD.
The regular XVGA PowerPoint and Keynote presentations are awesome! I use a simple Y cable for stereo audio and the speakers do a great job. You can also use the included mic and mic cable to speak with your presentations.
DVD movies are bright, sound from the internal speakers excellent. I haven't set it up with our satellite TV yet, but I am sure it will look and sound just as nicely as it does with DVD and computer inputs.
The owners manual has items left out. For example, the manual says your projector will auto sync to whatever input is active, but I always had to click the input selector switch to the proper input for it to see the signal. No problem for me, but this is a very big deal to someone who has never set up a projector before. The manual is skimpy, but luckily the projector is very forgiving and easy. And, Epson gives you a FREE 800 number support with your own pin number for two years! I will give up a perfect manual for that service anytime.
If you will be traveling with your Presenter, it would be a good idea to get a hard case. The included soft case is fine for a projector that stays in the office, but certainly not hardy enough to protect it from hard knocks.
Our groups vary from as few as ten to as many as 100 in a medium sized room. This is a perfect and amazingly versatile projector for our use. I highly recommend it as an excellent value and solid piece of equipment.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great multi-use projector. Setup is a breeze. I've have used this in my living room and on 16 ft. wide drop down screens.
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This is simply the most versatile performer I have ever used. I purchased this for its DVD player function, but the quality of a standard computer presentation unit has blown me away. The brightness, true color, ease of use, multiple inputs, nice speaker system, and all the goodies in the box were much better than expected. If you need a quality DVD player and give presentations, I can't recommend this product any higher.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great product, but can`t read power point presententation.
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
We bought this projector for use with our inflatable big screen that we use in the back yard on movie night. I was originally going for the previous model until I stumbled on the new and improved version (better resolution and 25% more lumens). Bottom line, the picture is bright and crisp and the built in DVD player and stereo work flawlessly. I would prefer a more powerful sound system, but that would probably just infuriate the neighbors anyway. I would highly recommend this unit to everyone.
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Amazing Projector!
This projector has everything! A great selection of inputs including Composite, Component, VGA and HDMI...not to mention a built-in DVD player. My first impressions is that this is a great personal/...Read complete review
This projector has everything! A great selection of inputs including Composite, Component, VGA and HDMI...not to mention a built-in DVD player. My first impressions is that this is a great personal/corporate projector. At 2600 lumens it is bright enough for almost any location, it has a 10 watt audio amp built in for very good audio, probably the best I've heard from any projector. And as for the picture, it is excellent! Great color saturation, great clarity and being native 16X10 and WXGA resolution, it will automatically adjust it's picture to whatever is sent to it. 16x9 or 4x3! It is a little taller than most projectors, due to the built in DVD player, but it is still extremely portable! I can't recommend this one highly enough!
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set up is impossible!
It would be great if we could open it from the box and it would work...but it doesn't. So frustrated...NO instructions. Nothing to say what needs to be done or ...Read complete review
It would be great if we could open it from the box and it would work...but it doesn't. So frustrated...NO instructions. Nothing to say what needs to be done or how. Have inserted the CD and nothing opens. Poor communications, poor instructions. what a mess! GOOD LUCK
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
We use our projector for community film showings. The Epson Powerlite is perfect for this purpose plus it is very easy to operate with its built in DVD player.
Pros
Cons
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Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
the use of the product
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Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I'm using the projector in a multiple-use facility at church, so I have to setup, use and remove when our class is over for the day. There is no need to use a separate DVD player with this projector! I do, however, utilize the audio out to a mixer in the room so that I can play the audio over the sound system. The best thing is I don't have to wait for the unit to cool down before removing power from the unit when it's time to strike the room.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
i mostly use it for family gathering, the good think about this is it has build in speakers, build in dvd player so you don't have to sh-lap around separate speakers and dvd's (for me, because i have a lot of dvd's,)
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I bought this to present my DVD movies to historical societies in average or smaller rooms. The picture is great. and operation is simple. However, the audio leaves much to be desired--puny speakers, low volume output and no tone controls limit its use to small rooms. It was necessary to purchase an ANCHOR 1000X powered speaker to fill the room with audio. Overall, it is decent for the money. No regrets.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
We have used a borrowed Epson Powerlite All-in-One Presenter Projector in our Rotary Club for years; for speakers and other presentations. We finally bought our own. This projector sets up quickly and easily. The Audio is great and the microphone is an added benefit. It is light weight and disasembles quickly. The size makes storage and transportation easy. We interfaced it with a TV and had a great picture. Perfect for use in organizations.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This projector was used for a "slide" show on a beach for a class reunion. Environment and lighting conditions were far from ideal, yet this projector produced a vivid, bright cleary visible image in the dusk light. The built-in DVD player and speakers enabled easey operation. The audio was amplified by simply placing a microphone next to one of the speakers and feeding it into the existing system that had been set up for music.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I use this for teaching medical students, home viewing, and conferences. It's lighter than many projectors and the wide range of functions and interfaces makes it an excellent buy. It may not have the razor sharp quality of high end home theatre but it's an excellent all around choice. Moderately good at projection in low to medium ambient light.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Waverly Street Gallery in Bethesda, MD, is using Epson's Powerlite Projector to accompany presentations on fine arts by gallery members and guest artists. The lectures are open to the public and being able to accompany a talk with visuals makes an event much more appealing. We also envision using the Epson to project video art during gallery exhibits and receptions. We find the stand-alone DVD or thumbdrive capability particularly appealing rather than the cumbersome need to hook up to a computer (although it is a bonus to have that option, if desired). The sound quality and picture quality are excellent. We appreciate the soft case with side pockets for storage. We couldn't be more pleased.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
I use this video projector at Rotary meetings and since it has a built-in DVD player and a good sound system nothing else is required. In addition, the projector accepts just about any input device imagineable so it's very, very versatile.
The first time I used it I just took it out of the box, connected the power cable, inserted a DVD and played it. Nothing to it. Very easy to set up and use and the picture and sound are fantastic. Everyone loves this projector.
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great resolution, great sound, good dvd quality. Quick and easy to use. It is nice to give presentations with the lights on for a change. My only issues: haven't been able to get the USB port to work. I need to try a different cable first before I fault the projector. I would be more comfortable if it came with a durable carrying case rather than rely on it's shell and the foam fabric cover. Otherwise I am very pleased
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great product. I like not having to carry around a laptop or DVD player, extra cables and speakers when doing a presentation on the go. Great self contained unit does it all. Graet audio output on self contained speakers.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
It is very easy to use, produces incredible vivid picture and it is amazing!
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Thrilled with this projector. We use it instead of a tv. It is incredibly clear, beautiful colour and much easier on the eyes than our high quality lcd tv (re back lighting). We project it to about 80+ inches and it is perfectly clear. The sound quality blows everyone away. Overall, while higher in price is worth it in its performance... and extras with the dvd player and speakers! (we project onto a light yellow wall and it is the same picture as it would be on white) We plan to take this on occasional camping trips to have movie night. With the built in speakers, this makes it an easy set up! Love the white too - always looks clean.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
It was easy to use right out of the box.I used it to show a safety video and the sound and picture was great.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This is a bright, easy to use, VERY versatile projector. I bought it for a non-profit group of folks, many of whom are not tech savvy. The internal DVD player and computer input selections are perfect for them.
Unfortunately, the USB connection has some issues...I wish we could easily edit the slide presentations, but from what I can tell, it won't be possible. The easiest thing would have been for the projector to recognize QuickTime video (which anyone could save a presentation in) but it only sees DIVX - something Mac folks rarely have. Also, it doesn't seem possible to show slides on the USB drive and also use the audio-in cable at the same time. Maybe they will fix this in the future. But, this is a minor gripe as the majority of presentations will be on a computer or DVD.
The regular XVGA PowerPoint and Keynote presentations are awesome! I use a simple Y cable for stereo audio and the speakers do a great job. You can also use the included mic and mic cable to speak with your presentations.
DVD movies are bright, sound from the internal speakers excellent. I haven't set it up with our satellite TV yet, but I am sure it will look and sound just as nicely as it does with DVD and computer inputs.
The owners manual has items left out. For example, the manual says your projector will auto sync to whatever input is active, but I always had to click the input selector switch to the proper input for it to see the signal. No problem for me, but this is a very big deal to someone who has never set up a projector before. The manual is skimpy, but luckily the projector is very forgiving and easy. And, Epson gives you a FREE 800 number support with your own pin number for two years! I will give up a perfect manual for that service anytime.
If you will be traveling with your Presenter, it would be a good idea to get a hard case. The included soft case is fine for a projector that stays in the office, but certainly not hardy enough to protect it from hard knocks.
Our groups vary from as few as ten to as many as 100 in a medium sized room. This is a perfect and amazingly versatile projector for our use. I highly recommend it as an excellent value and solid piece of equipment.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great multi-use projector. Setup is a breeze. I've have used this in my living room and on 16 ft. wide drop down screens.
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
This is simply the most versatile performer I have ever used. I purchased this for its DVD player function, but the quality of a standard computer presentation unit has blown me away. The brightness, true color, ease of use, multiple inputs, nice speaker system, and all the goodies in the box were much better than expected. If you need a quality DVD player and give presentations, I can't recommend this product any higher.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
Great product, but can`t read power point presententation.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Powerlite Presenter Projector:
We bought this projector for use with our inflatable big screen that we use in the back yard on movie night. I was originally going for the previous model until I stumbled on the new and improved version (better resolution and 25% more lumens). Bottom line, the picture is bright and crisp and the built in DVD player and stereo work flawlessly. I would prefer a more powerful sound system, but that would probably just infuriate the neighbors anyway. I would highly recommend this unit to everyone.