The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8700 UB offers home theater AV enthusiasts an incredible 1080p big screen experience. Featuring 3LCD™ technology with Epson’s C2Fine D7 chip set and UltraBlack™ technology, this high-performing projector delivers contrast of up to 200,000:1. This affordable projector delivers sharp, detailed images with Epson’s Super-resolution technology, real color reproduction and frame interpolation. And with new pre-set color space selection and a new anamorphic lens mode for 2.35:1 viewing without an external processor[1], the Home Cinema 8700 UB offers a truly cinematic experience at home.
Estimated Street Price: Sub-$2,200
Target Market
- Home entertainment AV enthusiasts looking for state-of-the-art performance in a home theater projector
Key Features
- Native 1080p (1920x1080) resolution
- Dual-layered auto iris technology with higher contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1 for deeper black levels
- Epson 3LCD technology with C2Fine D7 chip set and UltraBlack technology for superb blacks and vivid images
- Sharper, more detailed picture resolution with new Super-resolution technology
- Built-in Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX Video Processor and PW390 video scaler for sharp, clear images
- Additional value with included voucher for replacement E-TORL lamp ($299.99 value)
- Real color reproduction feature delivers more natural and precise colors
- FineFrame™ Technology for smoother frame interpolation and sharper video quality
- Outstanding video image quality with Fujinon OptiCinema™ lens (2.1 zoom ratio) New anamorphic lens mode to enable 2.35:1 anamorphic viewing without external processor
- Cinema Filter feature delivers larger color space for improved color fidelity
- Brightness of up to 1,600 color and white light output*
- Pre-set color space selection allows end-users to set color gamut according to geography and source material
Additional Noteworthy Features
- Manual lens shift of 96.3 percent maximum vertical and 47.1 percent maximum horizontal
- Seven Color Modes – Dynamic, Living Room, Natural, Theatre, Theatre Black 1, Theatre Black 2, x.v.Color
- Two HDMI 1.3 connections with Deep Color support
- Epson’s exclusive 200W E-TORL lamp delivers high brightness using less energy for up to 4,000 hours of lamp life**
- Design – 17.7” x 15.5” x 5.4” (excluding feet) (W x D x H) and 16 lbs.
Warranty and Support
- Leading industry support with two-year parts and labor limited warranty, 90-day lamp warranty, free two-business-day exchange with Epson Home Service Program and Epson PrivateLine dedicated toll-free support
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*Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
**Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
[1] Use with external anamorphic lens option