Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector
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The Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector is a state of the art projector that excels at just one thing; projecting the most vivid, beautiful and true to life images that today's most advanced technology is capable of achieving.
With a 3LCD optical engine capable of projecting 1600 ISO lumens at an astounding contrast ratio of as much as 200,000:1 at its heart, you know this is a projector in a class by itself. Its native resolution is 1920 by 1080, perfect for a home cinema capable of displaying 720p, 1080i and 1080p high definition signals.
Some of it powers are buried inside its electronic circuitry and optics, like its advanced, high-speed dual-layer auto iris function that adjusts light output up to 60 times-per-second based on the gamma and black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and the deepest blacks.
Other advanced features are more obvious like its Fujinon lens, the choice of professional cinematographers for decades. There's also its Epson-exclusive E-TORL lamp, that runs so cool that in Normal mode (high brightness) its fan noise is just 28 dB, quieter than most projectors' ECO modes. Run the 8500UB in ECO mode and fan noise drops to an (almost literally) unheard of 22 dB and lamp life is extended to as many as 4000 hours.
The 8500UB's seven color modes, all selectable from the remote, range from Dynamic for projecting the brightest picture available (e.g., when playing video games during the day) to x.v.Color for the most natural color reproduction when viewing movies coming through one of the projector's two HDMI v 1.3 ports. Whether you're playing games, watching TV or catching the latest Blu-ray release, if you appreciate intelligent design and state of the art engineering that results in a captivating visual experience, you'll love the 8500UB.
- 1600 ISO Lumens and a 200,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- This is enough brightness for a medium-sized room and a contrast ratio that will provide rich, vivid detailed imagery even when viewing conditions aren't optimal.
- HD Native Resolution (1920 x 1080)
- This projector doesn't merely do high definition. It is high definition. Its native resolution is the highest of high definition: 1920 x 1080. And it can do 1080p (progressive) in addition to the more common 1080i (interlaced). The result is a projector designed from the ground up to be an outstanding home theater projector, not a home/educational/corporate jack-of-all-trades that does a little bit of everything. And of course it also projects in 720p.
- NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- In addition to its HDTV capabilities the 8500UB can accept and project these SDTV (standard definition) and EDTV (enhanced definition) signals: NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, 480i, 576i, 480p and 576p.
- 3LCD, 3-Chip Optical Engine
- 3LCD technology delivers sharper and brighter images with superior grayscale detail. Smooth, seamless color combined with an unparalleled grayscale range delivers incredible detail to every image displayed by the 8500UB. Grayscale is the shades of gray (from black to white) required for greater image depth and detail; it allows greater variation in shadows and brings superior accuracy to color, creating a jaw-dropping, true-to-life visual experience.
- Superior Picture Processing Technology
- The 3LCD technology in the 8500UB is only one link in the chain of technologies that make a great picture. Deep, dark blacks are courtesy of Epson's UltraBlack technology and its dual-layer auto iris. Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) performs de-interlacing, noise reduction, resolution enhancement and scaling with both standard definition and high definition signals.
- Seven Color Modes
- You can change the Color Mode to automatically adjust brightness, contrast, and color, letting you quickly optimize the projected image for various lighting environments. You can also select a different color mode for each input source, which is useful if you view different types of images from different sources. (For example, you might set the HDMI 1 source to Living Room if it's usually used for watching movies in the daytime with the blinds closed, and the PC source to Dynamic for playing video games with the blinds open.)
- Two HDMI v1.3 Ports
- HDMI v1.3 compatible sources, cables and projectors can display more than a billion colors, which is actually more than the human eye can discern. So what good is it? Precisely because it can render so many more colors, images are smoothed out and the "blockiness" which you sometimes see in the dark parts of high contrast scenes is eliminated.
- Fujinon Lens
- Fujinon lenses are so highly regarded in the film and television industries that you've probably watched more movies and TV shows shot through Fujinon lenses than any other make. Even Fuji competitors use them. And now you can have one at the business end of your home cinema projector.
- Energy Efficient E-TORL Lamp
- The Epson-Twin Optimized Reflection Lamp's innovative design makes it smaller, cooler running, more efficient and brighter than an ordinary lamp. By using an elliptical reflector along with a sub-reflector, the design achieves a 20 percent improvement in efficiency making the light output brighter and reducing waste heat. Because it runs cooler, fan noise is reduced to a mere 28 dB in Normal mode (lower than many projectors' ECO modes) and an ultra quiet 22 dB in its own ECO mode. And, the lamp can last as long as 4000 hours.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System | 3LCD, 3 Chip Optical Engine Poly-Silicon TFT Active Matrix |
| Native Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080) |
| Number of Pixels | 2,073,600 |
| Lumens Brightness | 1600 ISO |
| Contrast Ratio | Up to 200,000:1 |
| 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 | F = 2.0 - 3.17. f = 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 | |
|---|---|
| Input 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 |
| Output Terminals | 12 V Trigger |
| Control Protocol | Detailed in Manual |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | 200 Watt UHE E-TORL |
| Fan Noise |
22 dB ECO 28 dB Normal |
| Remote Control | IR Wireless |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 120 V AC, 200 to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.7 x 5.7 x 15.5" (450 x 136 x 360 mm) |
| Weight | 16.5 lb (7.50 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (6)
- Great picture quality (5)
- Easy to use (3)
- Good focus (3)
- Quiet (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies (6)
- Home (4)
- Large rooms (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
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Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
This is really a great projector. Awesome functionality, very user-friendly and with great video quality. I love it! As always, B&H sells top notch products!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
driving from Blue Ray disc player via HDMI
in dark room, 84" wide image image looks great. Watched 2001 A Space Odyssey in theater2 black mode. Incredible reds and other warm tones. Blacks impressive but not infinitely dark, can still see edge of raster for letterboxed content, like 2001 which is wider than 16x9.
Setup is trivial, menus easy. Lens offset wheels a little sticky but functional.
Also syncs perfectly to analog RGB PC input, images fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
I found it difficult to view projectors firsthand. Few shops have more than one up and running. My experience is that the boutique home theater shops want to sell you a projector that costs 2 to 3 times as much as the Epson 8500UB, but really doesn't deliver much more in picture quality. I found a second hand Steward screen and I do believe now that a good screen is worth the money. We use the Epson for movies (both DVD and Netflix streaming) and tv sports. The picture quality is superb; the set up is easy and provides enough flexibility (zoom lens and other adjustments) for a self-installer like me to get the job done and get good results. To be honest, we have not found any shortcomings yet, but we've only had the unit for a short time. Having said that, this unit has received quite a few good reviews on the internet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Home Movie Theater
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
This is one of the best and also one of the most expensive projectors I've owned for personal use. The picture quality is great and it is super quiet, which is a big deal to me. Only thing I am not looking forward is when the lamp will go out, that will cost $$$, but I have a lot of good time hours before that time is here. Overall, great product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
After thoroughly reading many expert reviews online, the positive comments regarding the Epson 8500UB picture quality, cost of operation (low bulb replacement cost) and placement flexibility were key to my buying decision. The Epson exceeeded expectations on all counts. As a guy who likes to tweak to get the best picture, the out of the box picture quality (THX mode) needed no action. The picture from standard DVDs is great. The projector is placed 14 feet from the 110 inch diagonal Draper screen that resides in an ambient light controlled theater room. I have the projector placed on top of a built-in cabinet (1 foot wide) that is even with the top of the screen. The units horizontal adjustment allows the screen to be filled with no keystoning issues from that height and distance. I was concerned before the unit arrived that the screen may be too large for the 12 foot seating distance or the projector could not illuminate the large screen adequately or screen door problems would show. My concerns were unfounded on all counts. Initial set up was as easy as plug and play for both the HDMI and component inputs I use. [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Ease of installation
- Easy To Use
- Excellent picture quality
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
I own this unit for about 3 weeks now. I did not own a projector till now since i presumed it would not live up to the Plasma/LCD picture quality - i was wrong! With a mere 3 meters distance i'm able to project a 100 inch wonderful image in a room in which day light is only partially controlled.
Setting it up was a mere 5 minutes and thanks to the lens mechanism you have a lot of room to play with the ceiling positioning without distorting the image.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Office
- Smaller Rooms
- Television
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
GREAT PROJECTOR, PICTURE QUALITY IS AWESOME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
I'm the ultimate comparison shopper AND a perfectionist. I thought that to obtain an excellent home theater projector one would have to spend $8-$10 thousand dollars. No need for that; spend it on your speakers!
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
I purchased this product to serve as a media hub for projection of computer, DVD, VCR, and TV. I am using it to project on a 10ft high wall. It could actually project high quality images even larger, but I'm limited by the size of the room rather than the projector. The Powerlite 8500UB is easy to set up from either the control buttons or the remote, has numerous adjustments to enhance the quality of the images projected. My wall is actually dark beige, so I was concerned about the image quality before purchasing this. However, the project's settings can compensate to get very bright and high quality images and colors.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Great picture quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics Enthusiast
- High-Definition TV
- Movies
- TV
Comments about Epson 8500UB PowerLite Home Cinema Projector:
I use the unit for Home Cinema with sources from TVIX, Oppo DVD, PVR decoder. The unithas an exceptional picture that is very natural and easy to watch. The definition, resolution and color if also very good.
Only improvement I would recomend is that the remote be easier to use. The IR senors is at the top of the unit and if place close to the ceiling, it can have intermitinent reception.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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Mounts
- Price: $44.00
- GBP 28.09
Screens
- Price: $224.06
- GBP 143.06
Cables & Cable Management
- Price: $63.99
- GBP 40.86
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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