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Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater Video Projector

Epson MovieMate 72 MSRP: $1000

Overview

The ultimate high-definition projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater takes big-screen entertainment to a new level with precision 720p resolution.

Enjoy larger-than-life entertainment. It’s the all-in-one product with built-in progressive scan DVD/CD player and four 5 W Dolby® 5.1 DTS® stereo speakers. Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater displays standard DVDs in even more detail at high-definition 720p resolution. It projects images up to eight times larger than on a 40-inch, widescreen TV.

Simply plug it in and let the fun begin. There are no additional cables or equipment to hook up. Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater has an unique swivel base for versatile DVD loading. It delivers natural colors and bright, vibrant images with 3-chip 3LCD technology.

Use Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater for videogames, movies and more. It works with your Apple® iPod® Nintendo® Wii™ Sony® PS3™ or Microsoft® Xbox 360™ video game system for more entertainment options. Connect it to high-definition devices via HDMI for even more entertainment value. Epson MovieMate 72 Home Theater displays an 80-inch, widescreen image from just 6 1/2 feet away, or a 120-inch image from just 10 feet away!

Features

• Native 1280 x 720 resolution
• 1200 ANSI lumens brightness
• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• HDMI input
• DVD movies up to 8 times larger than on a 40 inch TV!
• Easy setup — Just plug, load and play
• Unique swivel base for versatile DVD loading
• 720p resolution — even enhances standard DVDs
• Wide lens shift/zoom for easy placement flexibility
• Four built-in 5 W speakers for powerful audio
• Bright, natural colours for astounding images
• Apple iPod, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3, and Microsoft Xbox 360 compatible
• 3LCD technology 3-chip optical engine
• Two-year limited warranty

Projector Review

Specifications

Projection System

• 3LCD technology 3-chip optical engine
  Poly-silicon TFT active matrix

LCD

• Resolution
  Native 720p (1280 x 720)

Projection Lens

• F-number
  1.7 – 2.1, 13.7 – 20.5 mm focal length

Lamp

• 140 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
• Lamp Life
  Up to 3000 hours1

Screen Size: (Projected Distance)

• 30" – 150" wide (2.4' – 12.2') for 16:9 image

Keystone Correction

• Vertical ± 15 degrees

Brightness: (typical)

• Up to 1200 lumens (in Dynamic Mode)

Contrast Ratio

• Up to 1000:1 (in Dynamic Mode)

Sound Output

• DTS and Dolby 5.1 (optical port)
• Terminal Inputs:
  • 2 RCA (Audio L/R)
• Terminal Outputs:
  • 1 RCA (for external subwoofer)
  • 1 optical audio out
  • 1 headphone stereo jack

Video I/O

• Video Input Signal
  DVD Region Code 1
  NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM, HDTV (720P, 1080i), SDTV (525i / 525p / 625i / 625p)
  HD-DVD and Blu-ray (external source only)
• DVD Unit
  Digital Direct Progressive Scan system
  Audio
  DTS Digital Surround and Dolby Digital
  Media and Format
  DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+ R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD Audio, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM, DVD-VR (without CPRM) Video CD, Super Video CD, Audio CD, MP3 (CD/DVD), WMA (CD/DVD), JPEG, DivX® (CD/DVD), DivX Ultra (CD/DVD), Dual Disk
• Terminal Inputs
  1 RCA (composite)
  1 Mini Din (S-video)
  1 VGA (analog RGB/component video) D-sub 15 pin
  Analog RGB to component video adapter included
  HDMI 1.2a
  USB
• Computer Compatibility
  SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac, WXGA

Dimension

• 12.9" x 10.2" x 6.9"

Weight

• 15.2 lb

Fan Noise

• 28 dB

Warranty

• Two-year warranty (includes priority, toll-free technical support), plus 90-day lamp warranty.