PowerLite®
Home Cinema 8100
Home theater projector
Key Dates
Launch Kit September 7, 2009
Announce September 8, 2009
Product Ship October 25, 2009
Ad Embargo November 15, 2009
Captivating quality and color at a compelling price.
• Rich, vibrant color and reliable performance —
3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Product Setup Sheet
• High-definition, 1080p home theater experience
— D7 panel delivers 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Astounding clarity — 36,000:1 contrast ratio
• Stunning picture uniformity and clarity — state-
of-the-art lens by Fujinon
• Amazing, true-to-life color — Epson exclusive
Cinema Filter with an expanded color gamut
• Brilliant images, anytime, day or night —
1800 lumens color light output, 1800 lumens white
light output*
• Unobtrusive operation — low fan noise
(just 22 – 28 dB) so the audience can focus on the
soundtrack
Product Name Product Code UPC
PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 (U.S.) V11H336120 0 10343 87437 4
Replacement lamp V13H010L49 0 10343 87268 4
Replacement air filter V13H124A21 0 10343 87269 1
• Cutting-edge connectivity — two HDMI ports for
maximum flexibility
• Energy-efficient E-TORL
hours** lamp life
• Smooth gradations — 10-bit panel driver
• Ideal for fast-action — advanced, high-speed auto
iris function adjusts light output up to 60 times per
second
• Easy maintenance — convenient dust filtration
system with large surface area for greater efficiency
• Outstanding support — 2-year limited warranty;
next-business-day Home Service shipping
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lamp — up to 4000
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PowerLite
Home Cinema 8100
Home theater projector
SPECIFICATIONS
Projection System
3LCD, 3-chip optical engine
Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Resolution
Native 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Projection Methods
Front/ Rear/ Ceiling Mount
Aspect Ratio
Native 16:9 widescreen (4:3 resize)
Compatible with 4:3 and 2.35:1 video
formats with Normal, Full or Zoom Modes
Lumens*
1800 lumens color light output
1800 lumens white light output (ISO 21118)
Contrast Ratio
Up to 36,000:1 – Auto Iris On
Color Processing
Full 10-bit
7 Color Modes
Dynamic, Living Room, Natural, Theater,
Theater Black 1, Theater Black 2, x.v. Color
Zoom Ratio
Manual 2.1x
Projection Lens
F-number: 2.0 – 3.17, 22.5 – 47.2 mm
focal length
Widescreen image size (projected distance)
100” diagonal (wide: 9.8’ – tele: 20.9’)
Lens Shift
Vertical: 96.3% max (up and down)
Horizontal: 47.1% max (left and right)
Fan Noise
22 dB – 28 dB
Lamp
200 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) E-TORL
Lamp Life**
Up to 4000 hours*
Dimensions (W x D x H)
17.7" x 14.2" x 5.4" (excluding feet)
S-video
Component Video
HDMI
1 2
Composite
Weight
16.1 lb
Video Input Signal
NTSC/ NTSC4.43/ PAL/ M-PAL/ N-PAL/ PAL60/
SECAM/ 480i/ 576i/ 480p/ 576p/ 720p/ 1080i/
1080p
Terminal Inputs
2 HDMI 1.3a
1 RCA (composite)
3 RCA (component)
1 Mini DIN (S-video)
1 D-Sub 15 pin (Analog RGB)
1 D-Sub 9 pin (RS-232c)
Video Compatibility
HDMI
HDTV
Component video
S-video
Composite video
NTSC/ PAL/ SECAM
Analog RGB
PC Only
RS-232c
Trigger Out
Power Power Switch
Video
SUPPORT — THE EPSON CONNECTION
Pre-sales support
U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Internet website www.epson.com
Warranty
Includes two years of toll-free, priority technical
support, plus Epson’s two-year limited warranty
and a 90-day limited lamp warranty
What’s in the Box
Power cable
Remote control
2 batteries
User manual
ACCESSORY PART NUMBERS
Replacement lamp V13H010L49
Air filter V13H134A21
Ceiling mount ELPMB20
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS
PowerLite Home Cinema 8100
Dimensions 23.7" x 18.1" x 11.3" (W x D x H)
Weight 22.8 lb
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* Light output varies depending on mode (color and white light output). White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
** Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
For more information on Epson’s environmental programs, go to eco.epson.com
Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
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respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2009 Epson America, Inc. CPD-30534 8/09 PDF