Highlights
From Epson — Enjoy virtually shadowless images with the Epson PowerLite 685W 3500 lumen WXGA Ultra-Short Throw 3LCD projector. Its 3500 lumens of brightness, combined with its 14,000:1 contrast ratio, will help it overcome ambient light in many situations and help retain detail in dark areas of the image without compromising overall brightness. The 1280 x 800 native resolution will help ensure that text is clear at most viewing distances.
- Split Screen- simultaneously project two images (video or still) side-by-side from two different sources
- Built-in speaker
- USB Plug & Play - instantly project images from a Windows or Mac computer using a USB connection
- 3LCD, 3-chip technology is designed to provide enhanced color brightness and a wider color gamut
- Simultaneously display and control multiple device screens
- Manage your display and sent announcements remotely- designed for easy network connectivity with the included software
- Versatile connectivity with three HDMI inputs
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Epson PowerLite 685W Projector Specifications
- Status
- Shipping
- Released
- January 2017
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- User Reviews
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- Global
- Also sold as the Epson CB-685W outside of the USA.
- White Brightness
- 3,500 ANSI Lumens
- Color Brightness
- 3,500 Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 14,000:1
- Display Type
- 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 10-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- Lamp Type
- 250W UHE bulb
- Lamp Life
- 5,000 hours / 10,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- ELPLP91 / V13H010L91 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- Fixed focal length , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 1.2' - 2.0' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 59.64" - 100.07"
- Throw Ratio
- 0.28:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens 1'-12" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Horizontal & Vertical
- Projector Size
- 7.40" x 14.50" x 15.80"
- Weight
- 12.6 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 35 dB / 29 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 16.0 Watts Mono
- TCO Certified:
- Yes
- Power
- 373 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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Audio In: Mini Jack x 3Audio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCAHDMI x 2HDMI (MHL)Network: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinUSB x 2VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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Short-ThrowClosed CaptioningGeometric CorrectionBlackboard ModeCrestron RoomView™
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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