Epson Pro Cinema G6900WU Projector with HDBT
Summary
- Product Name: Pro Cinema G6900WU Projector
- Manufacturer: Epson
- Review Date: September 28, 2013 03:10
- MSRP: $7499
- First Impression: Gotta Have It!
- Projection System: High-aperture Epson 3-chip, 3LCD technology
- Projection Method: Front / rear / ceiling mount
- Driving Method: Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
- Pixel Number: 2,304,000 dots (1920 x 1200) x 3
- Color Brightness (Color Light Output): 6000 lumens
- White Brightness (White Light Output): 6000 lumens
- Lamp Type: 380 W UHE
- Lamp Life: Normal mode: Up to 2000 hours, ECO mode: Up to 4000 hours
- Brightness Uniformity: 90%
- Pixel Clock: 13.5 MHz – 162 MHz (up to UXGA 60 Hz); Horizontal: 15 KHz – 92 KHz, Vertical: 50 Hz – 85 Hz
- Throw Ratio Range: 1.26 – 2.76
- Keystone Correction: Horizontal: ±30 degrees, Vertical: ±30 degrees
- Lens: Manual focus / zoom
- F-number: 1.65 – 2.55
- Focal Length: 21.28 mm – 37.94 mm
- Zoom Ratio: Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.8
- Lens Shift (standard lens): Vertical: ±67 degrees, Horizontal: ±30 degrees
- Pixel works video chip
- Interfaces: HDMI, DisplayPort, HD BaseT, HD-SDI, (2) D-sub 15 pin, 5-BNC, composite, BNC, S-Video, (3) Mini stereo, RCA, RJ-45, USB Type-A, USB Type-B, RS-232c, Hardwire Remote jack, Monitor-Out D-sub 15 pin
- Fan Noise: Normal 39 dB, ECO 31 dB
- Security cable hole, Lens lock, Kensington lock provision
- Dimensions: With standard lens: 19.88" x 15.94" x 6.73"
- Weight: 21.5 lb (with standard lens)
We got to interview Jason Palmer on the new Epson Pro Cinema G6900WU. This is actually a new product for Epson. Epson has never had this type of pro Cinema lineup of this type. The 6900UB has 6000 lumens of output and has features like a Faroudja DCDi Cinema chip. It uses HDBaseT (HDBT) technology so you can plug in Cat 6 and run it up to 328 feet. It has lens shift. and a lot of other features of the Pro Cinema lineup like frame interpolation—but in an incredibly bright projector suitable for larger projection screens or screens in bright rooms.
A lot of people are wanting to put 120-inch or 140-inch screens into rooms with ambient light. Including the mount, an extra lamp, 4th year overnight replacement warranty, plus a cable cover, the G6900WU comes in at $7499.
Features
- 3LCD, 3-chip technology
- 6,000 lumens of color brightness
- 6,000 lumens of white brightness
- Color uniformity and pixel alignment adjustments
- Lens shift lock
- Advanced split screen to watch two HD connections at once
- Additional lenses available
- Included ceiling mount, cable cover and extra lamp
- 4th year overnight replacement warranty
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