Epson Home Cinema 5040UB 3LCD Projector with 4K Enhancement HDR10, 100% Equal Color and White Brightness, Ultra Wide DCI-P3 Gamut, UltraBlack Contrast
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- Epson PRO UHD with 4K Enhancement Technology (1) : accepts 4K UHD content and upscales non 4K content to deliver amazing lifelike images with resolution that exceeds Full HD
- Advanced, 3 Chip, 3LCD Design : 3LCD technology ensures no color wheel, no white segment and no rainbow effect. Computer Compatibility: PC, Mac. Driving Method - Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix, 0.74"-wide panel
- HDR10 (2) High Dynamic Range and Ultra Black Contrast : full 10 bit color output and a contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1 deliver an extraordinary range of color and detail in both bright and dark scenes
- Lab Ultra Wide Color Gamut : delivers 100 Percent of the 3 dimensional DCI P3 color gamut (3), the digital cinema standard, with 50 Percent wider color gamut than Rec. 709. Excluding feet: 20.5 x 17.7 x 6.7 inches (W x D x H)
- 100 Percent Balanced Color Brightness : 2,500 lumens of equal color and white brightness (4) for vibrant, rich color, even in rooms with ambient light
Description
Get exceptional, color-rich performance and immersive images with the Home Cinema 5040UB. Epson PRO-UHD 3LCD home theater projectors deliver a groundbreaking combination of color, contrast and resolution for the ultimate entertainment experience. Every detail comes alive with 4K Enhancement Technology (1), which accepts 4K UHD content and upscales non-4K content. An advanced, 3-Chip, 3LCD design means no color wheel, white segment or rainbow effect. With HDR10 (2) and Lab Ultra Wide Color Gamut, movies look extraordinary. Plus, get 100% Balanced Color Brightness, with 2,500 lumens equal color/white brightness (4), and an UltraBlack contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1.1. 4K Enhancement Technology (4Ke) shifts each pixel diagonally to double Full HD resolution. Resolution is Full HD in 3D Mode. 2. HDR performance available with select devices. For more information, see our official site. 3. Entire DCI color space can be displayed in Digital Cinema Mode only. 4. Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118. 5. For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit our official site. 6. SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency. Terminal Outputs - Trigger out 12 V DC, 200 mA maximum
Brand: Epson
Special Feature: Portable
Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB, Mini USB, LAN, Computer/D-sub 15 pin, RS-232c
Display resolution: 2049 x 1080
Display Resolution Maximum: 1920 x 1080p
Additional Features: Portable
Connectivity Technology: HDMI, USB, Mini USB, LAN, Computer/D-sub 15 pin, RS-232c
Native Resolution: 2049 x 1080
Display Resolution Maximum: 1920 x 1080p
Display Type: LCD
Form Factor: Portable
Mounting Type: Tabletop Mount
Brightness: 2500 lumen
Color: White
Wattage: 310 watts
Controller Type: Button Control
Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television
Contrast Ratio: 10000001
Maximum Throw Distance: 1 Feet
Light Source Operating Life: 5000 Hours
Maximum Image Size: 300 Inches
Lamp Wattage: 250 Watts
Voltage: 12 Volts
Control Method: Remote
Minimum Throw Distance: 1 Feet
Minimum Image Size: 6.7 Inches
Video Encoding: H.265
Projector Maximum White Brightness: 2500 ANSI Lumens
Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K Enhancement
Brand: Epson
Built-In Media: Epson projector
Model Name: 5040UB
Model Number: Home Cinema 5040UB
UPC: 010343921856
Manufacturer: Epson
Global Trade Identification Number: 56
Mfr Part Number: Home Cinema 5040UB
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: Epson warranty
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 20.5"L x 17.7"W x 7.6"H
Item Weight: 24.3 Pounds
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016 by CSharpDad
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Style: 4K PRO-UHD, 2500 Lumens, 1,000,000 Contrast
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Style: 4K PRO-UHD, 2500 Lumens, 1,000,000 Contrast
Love this projector. Use it with a 120" screen and a 7.1 surround sound system - it's just like being at the movie theater without the $20 popcorn! Easy to set up, easy to use, awesome picture. Update: I have encountered the power issue others have posted about. I will post an update once I have heard back from Epson. Update #2 8/15/18: Contacted Epson, that process was very easy to their credit. May have been too easy based on others having issues with the projector not powering up. I told them what the issue was and they didn't even question it, just told me they would send out a replacement. I asked the agent I spoke with if this was a common issue. His reply " No, you shouldn't have any issues with the replacement". I have been using it about a month now - no issues yet. It was a refurbished unit as others have said. If it works and lasts, I won't have too much of an issue with that, but if they know about this problem and aren't fixing it up front, then that does seem dishonest. Actually, sounds like grounds for a class action lawsuit. Let me know if anyone is interested in that!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018 by JMB
Style: 4K PRO-UHD, 2500 Lumens, 1,000,000 Contrast
I upgraded from a 5030UB to the 5040UB. The 5030UB is great but lacks, of course, 4k enhancement. I have it mounted from the ceiling so the larger size is not an issue for me. It is 17' from my 150"; screen and I sit 15' from the screen. My theater is completely light-controlled with no windows. I have Dish and a PS3 for streaming. Currently, my only 4k source is 4k recordings of the Rio Olympics. In many 1080i programs, I see no difference in the picture quality. Newscasts, however, are better. I don't know why the difference. On most Blu-rays, I see little to no difference. The 5030UB and the 5040UB are both pristine in 1080p. In some, The Pacific, for example, the picture quality is somewhat better on the 5040UB. I don't know why the difference. Turning to my only source for 4k (currently), I was immediately stunned and elated by the picture quality! I have basketball, track and field, and swimming recorded from the Rio Olympics on Dish's 4k channel. The picture is stunningly clear! Bright, clear, and colors pop. I am eagerly awaiting the release of the Panasonic DMP-UB700 and Oppo UDP-203 UHD players. Based on the Olympic recordings, 4k discs should look astounding. I cannot currently test the HDR capability. The 5040UB has other improvements over the 5030UB, including remote-controlled lens control (far superior to the manual controls on the 5030UB) and slightly more light output at 2500 lumens. This is so bright that I can run in ECO mode and it is still plenty bright (though in a completely darkened room). Unfortunately, at 34 hours, the lamp refused to turn on. However, Epson's warranty is fantastic as after just a 10-minute phone call, Epson had a brand new unit in my hands the next day at no cost to me. I will update this review after I test it with a 4k disc. In the meantime, I've included several photos. The Oblivion shots are on Dish 1080i. The Olympics shots are in Dish 4k. UPDATE 12/16: I swapped my PS3 for a new Roku 4k and the Oppo UDP-203. UHD image quality very much depends on the source. At best, the picture quality of my 5040UB, on my 150'; screen, makes it look like a clear window that I can step through, including on Dish 4k or even UHD nature YouTube videos. There is a noticeable improvement in resolution (or perceived resolution) between 1080p and UHD, but the bigger difference is between SDR and HDR. Colors in HDR are much more vibrant, though to offset the darker image in HDR mode I have to change to Cinema Bright mode, and I often choose to switch from HDR2 to HDR1 mode. UHD movies look great but so far it seems most discs are upconverted from a 2k intermediary so the resolution improvement is modest, However, the improvement from SDR to HDR is significant. UPDATE 4/18: At about 1,479 hours, the projector suddenly failed to illuminate. No warnings. No degradation in picture quality or brightness. I got the flashing light code indicating lamp failure. Epson sent me a new lamp free of charge and all was well again. Nevertheless, the lamp's estimated life of 5,000 hours in ECO mode was more than triple the actual life of this lamp (I ran in ECO mode almost exclusively). UPDATE 2/19: After 10 months and about 700 hours on this replacement lamp, the projector again failed to illuminate suddenly. Again, no warning and no degradation in picture quality or brightness. This was the third lamp failure between two brand new units, and now I was out of warranty by more than four months. However, Epson came through again! Even though the error code indicated lamp failure, Epson sent me a refurbished unit with the understanding that I would get no warranty extension. I did not understand why they sent me another unit instead of a new lamp, but I wasn't going to argue. The refurbished unit had no signs of wear and I am sure included a new lamp. I was very aggravated that another lamp had failed very early and I had to go through the time and trouble of taking down the projector, shipping it (no charge), and mounting the replacement. I've decided to downgrade my rating from 5 to 4. Further downgrades seem too harsh as the picture is absolutely gorgeous with high quality sources (streaming 1080p or 4K, or 1080p or 4K discs), and Epson really stood behind their product. I've read reviews of newer projectors, and watched YouTube comparison reviews showing the picture difference between the 5040UB and others, including true 4K units. If I were buying today, I would buy the 5040UB again because of the outstanding picture quality, Epson's support, and the current price of just $1,999. If you are concerned that the 5040UB is faux-4K and not true 4K, don't be. Unless you are sitting within a few feet of the screen, you won't see any difference in detail. Check out the YouTube videos showing side by side comparisons. You will, however, see the exceptional color and contrast of the 5040UB is superior to anything else in it's class or in lower classes.
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