With exceptional digital surround sound reproduction, progressive scan DVD playback, and larger-than-life projection capability, the Epson MovieMate 55 Projector will take your home theater experience to new heights. Designed for budget minded, quality driven home entertainment enthusiasts, it combines style, functionality and clarity by utilizing a 3-chip optical engine with 3LCD technology, native 480p (854 x 480) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1200 ANSI lumens in both color and white light outputs. It features an integrated multi-format DVD/CD player, DivX playback, and built-in Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoders, which are capable of reproducing surround sound fidelity and sonic realism from your favorite movie soundtracks.

Moreover, its Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix chip technology elevates color fidelity and performance to new levels, delivering true-to-life images that jump off the screen. It offers superb functionality with re-sizable aspect ratios (4:3 and 2.35:1 video formats), component video input, coaxial digital audio output, keystone correction, 1.35x digital zoom lens, and a USB host port for instant photo slideshows. Enjoy its low-noise output of only 29db, and its cost efficient E-TORL lamp that lasts up to 3000 hours in low-light mode. With a host of convenient features, including (4) distinctive color modes, parental control, power button lock, and built-in stereo speakers. This versatile projector is compatible with a variety of gaming consoles and your iPod.

Aside from its durable chassis and quality performance, it offers a portable lightweight design of only 8.3 lbs (3.7kg), and a built-in carry handle; the all-in-one MovieMate 55 can be carried easily from room to room or out to your backyard for a night of fun.

• 3-Chip Engine and 3LCD Technology

This projector boasts a 3-chip optical engine that's capable of delivering vivid, true-to-life color without any rainbow effect. It offers high light transmission and excellent color reproduction with high color light output. 3LCD technology offers vibrant color reproduction, precise detail and remarkable reliability.

• Native 480p Resolution

This projector delivers 480p (854 x 480) resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio; it's capable of delivering spectacular big screen action with low-distortion video playback. It's also compatible with 4:3 and 2.35:1 video formats with Normal, Full or Zoom modes.

• 1200 ANSI Lumens

With 1200 ANSI lumens you will see every detail of your projected movies and shows; it enables powerful desktop presentations in virtually any setting and under most lighting conditions.

• Multi-Format DVD/CD Playback

The MovieMate 55 accepts today's most popular formats. It can playback DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD-ROM, DVD-VR (w/o CPRM), VCD, SVCD, CD, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM, MP3, WMA, and JPEG formats.

• Digital Direct Progressive Scan System

With progressive scan technology, this unit is capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.

• Built-In Dolby Digital and DTS Decoders

It has built-in processors to handle the multi-channel decoders for Dolby Digital and DTS digital audio processing. Use the coaxial digital audio output to connect the unit to your home theater receiver and enjoy full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound entertainment.

• DivX Playback

DivX is video compression software, which enables high quality video to be compressed into very small files then downloaded onto CD-R or CD-RW and played back with very little loss of quality.

• Compatible Digital Devices

Enjoy the ability to connect your favorite gaming console or iPod device. It's compatible with Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3, and Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles.

• High-Efficient E-TORL Lamp

Equipped with 140W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) E-TORL lamp, the MovieMate 55 projects at a high brightness of 1200 lumens.

• USB Port

With its convenient USB port you can easily display and view your digital photographs on the big screen.

• Short Throw Capability

When projecting onto various screen sizes ranging from 30 - 150" (in 16:9 mode), this projector will reproduce a clear image within a 2.9 - 14.7' throw.

• 4 Color Modes

Enjoy the ability to choose between 4 color output modes to maximize picture quality at the touch of a button:
• Dynamic
• Living Room
• Theater
• Game

• Versatile Connectivity

A wide variety of PC and video connectivity options enable you to deliver dynamic, versatile presentations on-the-go. It features RGB/component (D-Sub), component video (RCA), composite video (RCA), and stereo audio (RCA) inputs.

• Low-Noise Output

It runs very quietly with its fan noise suppressed to a mere 29dB in low-light output mode, which allow you to enjoy a movie or game in a quiet environment without distraction.

• Built-In Stereo Speakers

Stereo speakers (2x 8W) contained discretely within the projector allow for watching a DVD without headphones. You can even playback a CD through the built-in speakers. Having built-in speakers enables greater flexibility to watch DVDs.

• Parental Control

For parents who want full control of media content played back through the projector's DVD section, the unit's menu features a parental control and rating system adjustment.

• Power Button Lock

This function prevents the projector from being turned on without parental supervision.

• Lightweight and Portable

Its compact design of 12.6 x 5.3 x 9.1" and weighing only 8.3 lbs enables easy installation and makes it very portable when setting up in your home theater room or outside theater under the stars.

• Outstanding Support

Epson stands behind its MovieMate 55 with a 2-year limited warranty (projector), and toll-free priority technical support.