Epson has used its experience as global leader in the projector market [1] to create the first HD-ready 3LCD home cinema projector featuring an iPod docking station [2]. Users don't need to download apps or clip on attachments to enjoy their content: they simply connect their iPods, iPhones or iPads [3] to the docking station.
With inbuilt 10W stereo speakers, the MG-850HD is able to play music, videos and photos, as well as TV programmes and feature-length films downloaded from iTunes, on a large, cinematic scale that can reach up to 300 inches. Its versatile connectivity also means that content can be viewed from traditional Blu-ray, DVD, PC, TV and gaming sources.
Harnessing Epson's latest technologies, the projector delivers equally high white and colour light output of 2 800 lumens and a high contrast ratio of 3 000:1, ensuring high-quality images are projected, even in daylight. Epson's 3LCD technology ensures that images are clear, bright and easy on the eyes.
The plug-and-play functionality allows users to set up and use the projector quickly and easily. Whatever the angle of the actual projector, users can easily align the projection to ensure a straight and correct image with its user-friendly horizontal keystone slider.
“The MG-850HD is a perfect example of Epson's dedication when it comes to pushing the boundaries of innovative thinking with home entertainment,” said Kelvin Reynolds, general manager, Epson southern Africa. “The user-friendly menu, for example, has been designed to help viewers navigate with ease, while a unique remote control design features a stylish button layout and backlight for ease of use while watching content in the dark.”
The MG-850HD is available from November 2011.
Features:
* HD-ready 720p big-screen experience
* The first HD-ready 3LCD home cinema projector [2] to feature an iPod docking station [3]
* Enjoy exceptional image quality with Epson's 3LCD technology
* Connect to DVD/Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and games consoles with a variety of inputs
* 3 000:1 contrast ratio for deeper blacks
* Watch in daylight with an equally high white and colour light output of 2 800 lumens
* Easily align the projection image with manual horizontal slider and automatic vertical keystone correction
* Carry handle for easy portability
* User-friendly menu for simple navigation
* Two integrated 10W stereo speakers
* 5 000-hour lamp life for longer viewing
* Five colour modes (Auto, Dynamic, Living Room, Cinema, Game) and four audio modes (Standard, Vocal, Music, Movie)
* Microphone input (mono)
* 1.2 manual zoom/lens focus
[1] Source: Futuresource Consulting Limited
[2] As of September 2011
[3] Made for iPod Touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod Nano (3rd, 4th and 5th generation), iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad and iPad 2.
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