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From Epson — The PowerLite 970 features RCA video, two VGA, and two HDMI inputs to support various source devices. One HDMI input is MHL-compatible, which allows you to connect your compatible smart device directly to the projector to mirror its screen. A VGA cable and an IR remote control are included for added convenience.
- The lamp can last up to 6000 hours in normal mode and up to 12,000 hours in ECO mode
- HDMI with MHL Connectivity
- RJ-45 connectivity
- Built-In Speaker
- Compatible with the iProjection App
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Epson PowerLite 970 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $899
- Best Used For
- Status
- Discontinued
- Released
- December 2017
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- User Reviews
- Review this Projector
- Global
- Also sold as the Epson EB-970 and the Epson CB-970 outside of the USA.
- White Brightness
- 4,000 ANSI Lumens
- Color Brightness
- 4,000 Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 15,000:1
- Display Type
- 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 10-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- Lamp Type
- 210W UHE bulb
- Lamp Life
- 6,000 hours / 12,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- ELPLP96 / V13H010L96 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.6x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 4.5' - 27.6' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 30.13" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.38:1 - 2.24:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-2" and 14'-11" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Horizontal & Vertical
- Projector Size
- 4.10" x 12.10" x 11.50"
- Weight
- 6.6 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 37 dB / 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 16.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 326 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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Audio In: Mini JackAudio In: RCA x 2Audio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCAHDMIHDMI (MHL)Network: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinUSB x 2VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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Picture-in-PictureClosed CaptioningGeometric Correction
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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.
Manufacturer Cited Brightness:
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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