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The Epson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector is a 720P Home Theater Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x720 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. The unique projector lens has the ability to be shifted to allow greater flexibility in positioning the projector relative to the screen. This projector was first available for purchase in March 2004 and has been by Epson.
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Buy LocalEpson PowerLite Cinema 500 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $3,999
- White Brightness
- 1,000 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Resolution
- 1280x720
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9 (HD)
- Contrast
- 1,200:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" 3LCD
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 575i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1024x768
- Lamp Type
- 200W UHE bulb
- Lamp Life
- 1,700 hours / 3,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- ELPLP28 / V13H010L28 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.5x Powered zoom , Powered focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- Horizontal & Vertical
- Throw Distance
- 5.8' - 30.0' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 40.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.38:1 - 2.07:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-11" and 14'-10" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 5.80" x 17.70" x 13.60"
- Weight
- 13.8 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 36 dB / 27 dB
- Power
- 290 Watts 100V - 240V
- Additional Features
- Faroudja DCDi™ technology with 3:2 pulldown. Epson AccuCinema Color Management for accurate color and subtle detail, plus greater control over individual color levels (RGB, CYM)
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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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