Epson EB-W12 Wide Screen Data Projector Price
We review Epson's latest 3LCD data projector 2,800 lumens 1280×800 Wide Screen EB W12
- Boasting a new trapezoidal correction system which is used to tune the image without the need for the remote.
- USB port for direct projection of data.
Just like the Epson EB-W10 the W12 version is set to be a top seller.
The W12 offers all you need in an entry level data projector.
The small improvements are such because there was not a lot wrong with the W10.
It never hurts to have more brightness (unless you’re in a dark room and it's wasted). This projector can double as an entry level home cinema projector because it is wide screen the same as digital TV.
The main difference between home theatre and data models is the tradeoff between brightness and real contrast ratio.
With a lot of ambient light you need a lot of ANSI lumens and the contrast ratio is not so important (How can you project black? Think about it more) whereas in a darkened room what you need is real contrast performance = ANSI CR (not the bogus on/off kind) so you can see the different subtle shades as in someone wearing a black suite etc.
But the more lumens you have the better!
- If you want to see an image outdoors or in a well lit room the key is brightness.
- The brightness gives you the PERCEPTION of seeing black when it's really just nowhere near the power of the white.
So the EB W12 review means you can do a great job of protecting the footy when you're not using the projector in the board room, that is what you call value.
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PRODUCT TYPE
Entry Level Multimedia Projectors
PRODUCT NAME
Epson EB-W12
PRODUCT CODE
TBA
PROJECTION SYSTEM
RGB Liquid Crystal Shutter Projection System
PROJECTION METHOD
Front / Rear / Ceiling Mount
SPECIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS
LCD
Size
0.59 inches without MLA
Driving method
Poly-Silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel number
1,024,000 pixels (1280 x 800) x 3
Native resolution
WXGA
Aspect ratio
16:10
Pixel arrangement
Cross Stripe
Refresh Rate
50Hz-60Hz
PROJECTION LENS
Type
Optical zoom / Manual focus
F-number
1.58 - 1.72
Focal length
16.9mm - 20.28mm
Zoom ratio
1.0 ~ 1.2 Optical
LAMP
Type
200W UHE
Life (Estimated)
5000Hr ( Brightness ECO)# 4000Hr (Brightness Normal)#
#Subject to operation and environmental conditions.
OPTICAL SYSTEM
Dichroic Mirror Separation & Prism combine method
SCREEN SIZE (PROJECTED DISTANCE)
33 to 318 inch [0.9 to 9.0m] (Zoom: Tele),
33 to 317 inch [1.08 to 10.5m] (Zoom: Wide)
LIGHT OUTPUT (Brightness)
Normal Mode
2,800 Lumens Light Output
2,800 Lumens Colour Light Output
(Colour mode: Dynamic, Zoom: Wide)
Eco Mode
2,040 Lumens Light Output
2,040 Lumens Colour Light Output
(Colour mode: Game, Zoom: Wide)
CONTRAST
4000:1 (Auto Iris On)
BRIGHTNESS UNIFORMITY
90% (Typ.)
COLOUR REPRODUCTIVITY
Full colour (16.77 million colours)
VIDEO QUALITY
Simple Interlace-Progressive conversion
SOUND OUTPUT
1W monaural
EFFECTIVE SCANNING FREQUENCY RANGE (ANALOG)
PIXEL CLOCK
13.5MHz to 162MHz up to UXGA 60Hz
HORIZONTAL
15KHz to 92KHz
VERTICAL
50Hz to 85Hz
EFFECTIVE SCANNING FREQUENCY RANGE (DIGITAL)
PIXEL CLOCK
13.5MHz to 162MHz up to UXGA 60Hz
HORIZONTAL
15KHz to 64KHz
VERTICAL
50Hz to 60Hz
ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
PROJECTOR / REMOTE CONTROL
Brightness / Contrast / Tint / Saturation / Sharpness / Input Signal
Colour Temperature / Tracking / Position / Sharpness / Volume e.t.c.
FOOT ADJUSTER
Front-centre
TILT ANGLE
0 to 12 degrees
AUTO KEYSTONE CORRECTION
Vertical: -30 to +30 degrees
PASSWORD PROTECTED FUNCTION
(security function)Implemented
OTHER FUNCTION
USB Display
Display Performance - Native - 1280 x 800
ANALOGUE RGB I/O
DISPLAY PERFORMANCE
Native
1280 x 800 pixels
INPUT SIGNAL
Signal type
Separate signal
Video signal
Analogue (0.7V p-p, 75ohm / Mac 0.714Vp-p, 75ohm)
Sync. signal
Separate (positive & negative, bi-polarity 2-5 Vpp) / Composite (positive & negative, bi-polarity 2-5Vpp) / Sync-on-green (negative, 0.3Vpp)
Audio signal
500mVrms / 47K-ohm
INPUT TERMINAL
Video
D-sub 15pin x 1 (Blue moulding)
Audio
RCA x 1 (White/Red)
HDMI
DISPLAY PERFORMANCE
Native
1280 x 800 pixels
INPUT SIGNAL
Version Capabilities
Ver 1.3a (Specific features IS NOT supported)
Video Standard
480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p
Video Signal
TMDS (TMDS is signal for HDMI)
Audio Signal
Linear PCM
Input Terminal
HDMI x 1
HDCP
Supported
VIDEO I/O
DISPLAY PERFORMANCE
NTSC: 560 lines, PAL: 560 lines (Depends on observation of the multi burst pattern)
INPUT SIGNAL
Video standard
NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL / M-PAL / N-PAL / PAL60 / SECAM
Video signal
Composite Video (1.0Vpp / Sync. negative, 75ohm) /
S-Video (Luminous 0.714Vpp, Chrominous 0.286Vpp, 75ohm) /
Component Video (Analog Y level 0.75V 75ohm / Cr Cb level
+/-0.35V 75ohm / sync. negative 0.3V or 3-state+/-0.3V on Y) /
Video-RGB (0.7Vpp, 75ohm / Mac 0.714Vpp, 75ohm)
Audio signal
500mVrms / 47k-ohm
INPUT TERMINAL
Video
Composite Video: RCA (Yellow) x1
S-Video: Mini DIN
Component Video: D-sub 15pin (Blue moulding)
Audio
RCA x 2 (White/Red )
CONTROL I/O
USB I/O
MEMORY I/O
USB I/O
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) > (20%-80% Humidity )
COOL-DOWN PERIOD
"Instant off"
START-UP PERIOD
Approx. 5 seconds (warm up 30 seconds)
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
100-240V AC±10% 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
100-240VAC 3.2-1.4A 50/60Hz Lamp
280W/265W (Lamp on) 2.6W/3.9W (standby)
DIMENSION
EXCLUDE FEET
228(D) x 295(W) x 77(H) mm
MAXIMUM DIMENSION
228(D) x 295(W) x 79(H) mm
WEIGHT
Approx. 2.3kg
FAN NOISE
ECO MODE
29dB
NORMAL MODE
37dB
WARRANTY
STANDARD WARRANTY
2 years*
*excluding lamp
* For more information visit Epson Projector Warranty
ACCESSORIES
POWER CORD
1.8m
COMPUTER CABLE
1.8m, D-sub 15pin (Male) - Mini D-sub 15pin (Male)
USB CABLE
1.8m, A/B
REMOTE CONTROL
Included
SOFT CARRYING CASE
Included
PASSWORD PROTECT STICKER
Included
AIR FILTER
Included
OWNER'S MANUAL
CD-ROM
EB-X14 - EB-X12 - EB-S12 - EB-S02 - EB-1880
Epson will also release a black version of the above aimed more at the gaming market but don't let the colour fool you it will not be in the league of a "serious" home cinema projector if that's what you're looking for.
We believe it will be more expensive than the W12 so for home cinema it will miss the value vs. performance mark.
- Specifications are our estimate only and will change once the model is released.
- Epson will be launch in September 2011 as soon as they do we will list the best genuine in-stock price here.
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