Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector
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The Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector is engineered with one purpose: putting high quality images on the screen.
The heart of the system is a 3LCD optical engine which harnesses 1800 ISO lumens at a crisp contrast ratio of a 36,000:1 backed by a native resolution of 1920 by 1080. The Fujinon 2.1x zoom lens, a brand favored by cinematographers, fulfills the promise of these specs with brilliant screen images up to 1080p.
A high-speed dual-layer auto iris function adjusts light output up to 60 times per second based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, yielding perfectly adjusted images and the deepest blacks. Unlike other projectors, the PowerLite 8100 runs at a whisper quiet 28dB, ensuring that you won't be distracted from the on-screen action while the 4000 hour lamp life provides further peace of mind and greater enjoyment.
The 8100's seven remote-selectable color modes ensure that the 8100's output matches your unique viewing environment. Two HDMI v1.3 ports accommodate gaming consoles and DVD or Blu-ray players, while the 10-bit panel provides smooth rendition of colors. An energy-efficient E-TORL lamp completes the picture.
- 3-chip Optical Engine
- 3LCD technology goes far beyond ordinary color. "Clear," "rich" and "vibrant" barely begin to describe the incredible depth and brilliance it delivers. The impact is stunning. It's an astonishing level of realism you never thought. 3LCD technology offers extraordinary detail.
- 1080p
- High-definition, 1080p home theater experience — D7 panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution.
- High Contrast
- Astounding clarity — 36,000:1 contrast ratio.
- High Quality Lens
- Stunning picture uniformity and clarity — state-of-the-art lens by Fujinon.
- Enhanced Color
- Amazing, true-to-life color — Epson exclusive Cinema Filter with an expanded color gamut.
- High Light Output
- Brilliant images, anytime, day or night — 1800 lumens color light output, 1800 lumens white light output.
- Whisper Quiet
- Unobtrusive operation — low fan noise (just 22 - 28 dB) so the audience can focus on the soundtrack.
- Connectivity
- Cutting-edge connectivity — two HDMI ports for maximum flexibility.
- Energy-efficient E-TORL lamp — up to 4000 hours1 lamp life.
- 10-Bit
- Smooth gradations — 10-bit panel driver, especially valuable during upscaling.
- High-Speed Auto Iris
- Ideal for fast-action — advanced, high-speed auto iris function adjusts light output up to 60 times per second.
- Filtration
- Easy maintenance — convenient dust filtration system with large surface area for greater efficiency.
- Support
- Outstanding support — 2-year limited warranty; two business day Home Service shipping.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System |
3LCD, 3-chip technology Poly-silicon TFT active matrix |
| Native Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
| Lumens Brightness | 1800 ISO |
| Contrast Ratio | Up to 36,000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (4:3 Compatible) |
| System | NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility | 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Lens | F2.0 - 3.17, 22.5 - 47.2 mm |
| Focus/Zoom Adjusting | Manual/Manual 2.1x |
| Lens Shift |
Vertical 96.3% Maximum Horizontal 47.1% Maximum |
| Recommended Projection Size |
Widescreen image size (projected distance): 100" diagonal (Wide: 9.8' - Tele: 20.9') |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction | None (See Lens Shift) |
| Ceiling Mountable | Yes |
| Rear Screen Projection | Yes |
| Projection Tilt Option | None |
| Built-in Speaker | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| I/O Terminals |
HDMI 1.3 x 2 Composite (RCA) x 1 Component (RCA) x 3 Analog RGB (D-Sub 15-Pin) x 1 RS-232 (9-Pin) x 1 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | 200 Watt UHE E-TORL |
| Fan Noise |
22 dB ECO 28 dB Normal Lamp life: Up to 4000 hours in Eco |
| Remote Control | IR Wireless |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.7 x 5.4 x 15.4" (45 x 13.7 x 39.11 cm) |
| Weight | 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (7)
- Great picture quality (7)
- Good focus (6)
- Easy to use (4)
- Clear display (3)
Cons
- Large footprint (3)
Best Uses
- Movies (7)
- Home (6)
- Large rooms (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (6), Enthusiast (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 15 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Great projector. Amazing color and contrast ratio. I would highly recommend this item.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
I hooked this up in my living room.Im projecting it on a wall that is medium green in color.The picture quality is great even without the proper projection screen.Its fun to have a dinner and movie with friends.Everyone loves when the movie is a 25' x 15' picture on the back of my house.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Moving up to 1080p is nice, although I'm a bit of a purist so I wonder if DLPs would look sharper. Mine has what looks to be a standard LCD panel misalignment, so up close you see a red dot above a black dot, which is above a green dot. I am going to enjoy it, but my lcd tv looks far better even though it's only 42". I don't like the remote as much as my old sanyo z-4.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
I run a business screening indie films in Phoenix AZ,and needed a projector that could work in low-light but also with moderate ambient light situations. I like the ability to choose through various levels of brightness depending on the situation, and really love the tilting lens for correcting keystone and placement.
This is not a small projector. For some who'd want portability, this may not be a favorite, but I really wanted the HDMI 1080p capacity and having it 3 chip seems to make things that much snappier.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
very good definition and blacks
impossible to change aspect in hdmi, even if wrong
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Home theater
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
We use this projector to mainly watch movies in the evening. We did not mount our projector. It is connected to a computer rather than a DVD/BR player.
Good:
1. Bright. Won't be great but it's possible to watch movies in daylight.
2. Quiet. We only used in eco mode so far. (This was OK for sports during a day.)
3. Quality/Price. It is said to match in picture quality other more expensive models. Plus lamp life is rated to last 4000hours as opposed to 2500-3000 for other models.
Bad:
1. Large. If you are used to your office multimedia projector then you'll be surprised. It is still light enough to be taken from one room to another.
2. Zoom. We only use it at maximum zoom. At 1:1 picture is very small. So, zoom ability is probably irrelevant unless you like to watch movies on a less than 40" screen.
Other thoughts:
- If you watch primarily DVDs then buying not a full HD projector makes a lot of sense: smaller, cheaper, same picture quality. (Bluerays would also probably look not terrible unless you are obsessed about picture quality.)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
This was my first projector and I was really concerned and did my Homework on prices, reviews, and life of the unit. I finally purchased this after 2 months of shopping and was not disappointed! This projector is the best one on the market right now for the price!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
easy set-up, lens shift works awesome. you can put this thing just about anywhere. i have it about 16 feet away for a very sharp 130" diag. Avatar looks awesome on 1080P. I have a 23' x 13'room with 8 foot ceiling. no problems...
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Great unit and would recommend to anyone.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
I primarily use this projector to watch Blu-Ray movies and some OTA TV shows and sports. Although I did a lot of research before buying, this was my first projector purchase, and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from a lower priced 1080p projector. But, so far I am very impressed with the image quality. It is projected onto a 120" screen with seats positioned about 15' from the screen. At this distance, it looks nearly perfect. At 1600 lumens, there is plenty of brightness, even in "Eco Mode." Looks a bit washed out in the daylight coming into my living room, but the projector's "Dynamic Mode" is enough to make the image quality reasonably strong.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Great picture
Very Quiet
Remote works from any point in the room
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
It's been 5 years since I bought my first video home projector, an InFocus LP70+, and I had no idea how much better they are now for the same price ($1500 - $100 rebate). I did my homework and decided on the Epson 8100. From the moment I turned it on, my eyes were glued to the screen. Not only was it possible now to view it in a sunlit living room, the colors were fantastic! The LP70+ was never a match for the brightness and colors of the TV in the same room, but the 8100 matched it in both! Plus, there are simple settings for night time that allow you to obtain darker backgounds for even richer colors. Add the fact that the picture can be projected in high definition (1080i) up to 10' diagonal without noticable loss in brightness or color saturation, and you can see why I'm totally amazed. Video projectors are no longer a compromise between projection size, luminosity and color. The Epson 8100 provides all three as well as easy set up and adjustment features. Take the plunge - you won't be sorry.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Great product for the price. Installed it along with a 92" screen and with digital cable the resolution is rich and the color spectrum is awesome. The setup instructions are clear and easy to follow. I would highly recommend this product to family/friends.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
I bought the Epson PLH 8100 to replace a Sharp X30 DLP that I use in my home theater. This projector was a huge improvement in every way. The colors are rich and vibrant with very good detail and contrast. And there is NO RAINBOW EFFCT! I was also impressed with the lack of screen door effect and range of image shift which eliminates the need for a keystone adjustment option (which this model lacks). And the light output in it's brightest mode is exceptional. The only complaints that I can muster are that the convergence of the red LCD panel is slighty off on one edge of the projected image and the color balance of grey is tilted toward green (Which I think I did a pretty good job of correcting using my AVIA setup DVD). The last thing that I think needs to be said is that you definitely will only want to watch HD program material on this projector (analog looks TOO SOFT on a 100" screen)! Oh! I almost forgot. I had to set the HDMI output on my Panasonic DMP BD60 to 1080i in order to see a picture even though it does allow me to set the resolution of my homebrew HTPC to 1920x1080P! I need to investigate this further. But that is still a minor quible for such a fine product at this price point. PS: I got this in time to enjoy the Super Bowl with some freinds and family and the all said it felt like they were there.
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Best Uses
Comments about Epson PowerLite 8100 Home Cinema Projector:
Bought to replace an older Epson model that was a 1080i. Boy have costs dropped in 5 years. This projector is brighter and has a sharper picture when viewing sources like the XBox 360 that can support 1080p. Noticible difference fromt the older model. Only problem was that the ceiling mounting holes were different from the previous model.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Remote Control With Batteries (AA x 2)
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- 2-Year Epson Projector Limited Warranty Plus 2-Year Toll-Free Priority Technical Support; 90-Day Lamp Limited Warranty
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