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Epson Home Cinema 3600e 3-LCD 1080p high-definition projector with wireless HDMI

Item # 278HC3600E

Want to give your home theater setup some real jaw-dropping impact? Epson's Home Cinema 3600e projects video images...

Want to give your home theater setup some real jaw-dropping impact? Epson's Home Cinema 3600e projects video images...

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Item # 278HC3600E

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About the Epson Home Cinema 3600e

James Ralston

Go big — and go wireless

Want to give your home theater setup some real jaw-dropping impact? Epson's Home Cinema 3600e projects video images as large as 300".  For folks who are accustomed to their entertainment fitting within the confines of a TV screen, seeing a projector like this one in action can be truly arresting. The 3600e delivers razor-sharp, color-accurate images using an advanced 3-LCD design. And to keep your room tidy and your setup easy, this projector comes with wireless HD connectivity.

Go big — and go wireless

Epson Home Cinema 3600e

Epson's Home Cinema 3600e projects crisp, bright images in 2D or 3D.

Want to give your home theater setup some real jaw-dropping impact? Epson's Home Cinema 3600e projects video images as large as 300".  For folks who are accustomed to their entertainment fitting within the confines of a TV screen, seeing a projector like this one in action can be truly arresting. The 3600e delivers razor-sharp, color-accurate images using an advanced 3-LCD design. And to keep your room tidy and your setup easy, this projector comes with wireless HD connectivity.

Send up to 5 HDMI sources to the projector wirelessly

You get a separate wireless transmitter module, which you place near your video sources. It has five HDMI inputs, including an MHL input for connecting a compatible smartphone. The wireless receiver is built right into the projector's chassis — no need to run any signal cables across your floor or ceiling. Epson's wireless HD system has a range of 32 feet. The separate transmitter also gives you a few extra perks, like a USB power port that's great for charging up the included 3D glasses and a wired HDMI output that you can use to hook up a flat-panel TV, if you've got one of those for more casual viewing.

Bright images that work in real-life rooms

Owning a projector doesn't necessarily mean you need a dedicated, darkened home theater room. Sure, that's all good, but this Epson projector throws a seriously bright image that works in family rooms and other spaces where there's ambient light. Its high output rating of 2500 lumens and dynamic contrast ratio of 70,000:1 make it even brighter than last year's models, which got rave reviews from our customers for their bright, beautiful picture.

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Product highlights:

    Picture:
    • high-definition home theater projector
    • widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio (can also display 4:3 material)
    • 3-LCD, 3-chip technology (1920 x 1080 pixels each)
    • 3D projector (includes 2 pairs of Epson RF active 3D glasses)
    • 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
    • light output: 2500 lumens
    • dynamic iris for excellent contrast and black level
    • split screen mode simultaneously projects two video sources side by side (not available when using two HDMI sources, or with 3D viewing)
    Image Adjustments:
    • 1.6X zoom lens (manual zoom/focus)
    • horizontal and vertical keystone correction
    Connections:
    • wireless HDMI connectivity provides full 1080p picture quality for both 2D and 3D without running a cable between your video source and the projector
    • wireless receiver is built into projector; wireless transmitter module connects to video source via HDMI (wireless range is 32 feet; the signal is infrared and the projector and transmitter must be in the same room)
    • 7 HDMI (2 wired, 5 on wireless transmitter module)
    • 1 component video (wired)
    • 1 composite video (wired)
    • PC input
    • USB input for connecting a camera, thumb drive, or storage device
    • RS-232C port for external control of the projector via compatible computer or third-party control device
    • detachable power cord
    General Features:
    • 250-watt UHE lamp (lasts up to 5000 hours in Eco mode)
    • quiet cooling fan (24 dB in Eco mode)
    • built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
    • remote control
    • 16-1/8"W x 6-1/2"H x 13-1/4"D (projector)
    • 6-7/8"W x 2-5/16"H x 6-1/4"D (wireless transmitter)
    • weight: 15 lbs.
    • warranty: 2 years parts & labor — in-home or carry-in service (90 days on lamp)
    • Note: projectors don't include any type of built-in TV tuner, but you can connect a high-def over-the-air tuner, satellite receiver or cable box
    • MFR # V11H652020

    What's in the box:

    • Video projector (lens cap installed)
    • WirelessHD transmitter
    • AC power adapter (w/ attached 39" DC cord)
    • 6' AC power cord
    • 10' AC power cord
    • Remote control
    • 2 "AA" batteries
    • 2 RF Active 3D glasses (ELPGS03)
    • Two 40" USB charging cables (w/ a USB type-A connector on one end and a micro-USB connector on other end)
    • CD-ROM User's Guide
    • Quick Setup Guide
    • Extra Care Home Service booklet
    • 3D Glasses Specifications
    • Declaration of Conformity

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    Features & specs

    Picture
    Native Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
    Resolution with Pixel Shift N/A
    Picture Size Range 30 to 300 inches
    Display Technology 3-LCD
    3D-Capable Active (emitter built in)
    Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3
    Contrast Ratio 70,000:1
    Dynamic Iris Yes
    Brightness (in ANSI Lumens) 2500white/2500color
    Mounting Options and Design
    Ceiling Yes
    Tabletop Yes
    Ultra Short Throw No
    Portable Design No
    HDR (High Dynamic Range)
    HDR10 No
    HDR10+ No
    HLG No
    Dolby Vision No
    Next-gen Gaming Features
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) No
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) No
    4K/120Hz HDMI Inputs None
    eARC No
    Smart TV Features
    Apple TV App ---
    Apple AirPlay 2 ---
    Android TV ---
    Chromecast Built-in ---
    Connections
    HDMI Inputs ---
    HDMI Version ---
    Audio Return Channel No
    Wireless HDMI Input Yes
    Audio Output ---
    USB Media Port Yes
    RS-232 Port 1
    Built-in Speakers ---
    Wireless Features
    Bluetooth ---
    Wi-Fi ---
    Other Info
    Light Source ---
    Approximate Lamp Life 3500 hrs (5000 ECO)
    Bulb Wattage 250 Watts
    Vertical Lens Shift Yes
    Horizontal Lens Shift Yes
    Vertical Keystone Correction Yes
    Horizontal Keystone Correction Yes
    Fan Noise 35dB(High), 24dB(ECO
    Width (inches) 16-1/8
    Height (inches) 6-1/2
    Depth (inches) 13-1/4
    Weight 15 lbs
    Parts Warranty 2 Years
    Labor Warranty 2 Years
    Type of Warranty Service In-home or Carry-in

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    Features

    Overview: The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e is a Full HD 1080p LCD projector 3D capability. With the Home Cinema 3600e, you can project movies, videos, games, slideshows, and presentations up to 300" (diagonally). The Home Cinema 3600e also has built-in 10-watt stereo speakers. It comes with a WirelessHD Transmitter and a built-in receiver so you won't have to run a signal cable to the projector. The Home Cinema 3600e also has built-in 10-watt stereo speakers.

    C²Fine 3LCD, 3-chip Technology: The Home Cinema 3600e features C²Fine 3LCD, 3-chip technology to give you rich, vibrant images for enjoying spectacular movies, games, and sporting events in your home, or to deliver sizzling business presentations at the office. This technology requires 25% less electricity per lumen of brightness when compared to 1-chip DLP projectors.

    Projection Lamp: The projector uses an energy-efficient E-TORL 250-watt Ultra High Efficiency (UHE) lamp with a life span of approximately 3600e hours in the High Power Mode. In the ECO mode, the life span is increased to approximately 5000 hours. The lamp (Part # V13H010L85) and air filter (Part # V13H134A39) are the only user-serviceable parts.

    Fan Cooled: The projection lamp is kept cool by a fan. The fan noise level is 35dB in High Power mode and 24dB in ECO mode. If the projector is to be used at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), the High Altitude Mode should be turned on so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure.

    Lens: The Home Cinema 3600e features a F1.51-1.99 lens with a focal length of 18.2mm to 29.2mm. It has a manual focus and a manual zoom ratio of 1.0 to 1.6. If you cannot install the projector directly in front of the screen, you can adjust the position of the projected image using the lens shift feature; The vertical position can be adjusted by up to 60% of the height of the screen, while the horizontal position can be adjusted by up to 24% of the width of the screen. Vertical (+/- 30°) and Horizontal (+/- 30°) Keystone Correction can correct the shape of the image, if it is not rectangular.

    Light Output: In the normal mode, the PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e outputs 2500 lumens of white light and 2500 lumens of color light for bright, balanced colorful images. The white light output is measured using ISO 21118, a more rigid standard than the ANSI lumens rating used by many competitors. Light output in the ECO mode is 1100 lumens. The projector is capable of a dynamic contrast ratio up to 70,000:1 (auto iris, high power consumption, dynamic color, and wide zoom modes on).

    1080P Native Resolution: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e has a native resolution of 1080p (1920 x 1080; 16:9 aspect ratio). The total number of pixels is 2,073,600 dots (1920 x 1080) x 3. You can resize the picture by changing the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:10.

    Multiple Sources: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e has inputs for multiple sources to give you lots of choices. For connecting to your video equipment, the unit features two HDMI (Ver.1.4) inputs, a component video input, and a composite video input. You can also connect your computer to the projector via the VGA input (D-Sub 15-pin). In addition, there is a stereo RCA audio input and stereo minijack audio output.

    WirelessHD: The Home Cinema 3600e also allows you to wirelessly stream HD content from video devices to the projector. The supplied WirelessHD transmitter operates in the 60 GHz band, and has 5 HDMI  inputs for connecting your Satellite/Cable Box, Blu-ray/DVD player, Game Console, MHL smartphone, and other HDMI-compatible sources. The wireless transmitter should be placed within 32' of the projector. The transmitter is also equipped with an HDMI output and optical digital output to connect your WirelessHD connected sources to your TV (the WirelessHD transmitter only outputs 2ch audio). In addition, there is a USB charging port to recharge the projector's 3D glasses. The transmitter is 6.875" (w) x 2.3125 " (h) x 6.25" (d), and weighs 1.3 lbs.

    Note: If you're using an A/V receiver, the preferred hookup is to connect your AV sources to your home theater receiver first, then go out from the receiver to the WirelessHD transmitter, and then to your TV. This configuration allows you to retain multichannel playback, since the WirelessHD transmitter downconverts multichannel audio to 2-channel.

    MHL Compatible: One of the projectors's and wirlessHD transmitter's HDMI inputs is MHL compatible, which provides direct connection of MHL compatible smartphones, like your Android (OS 4.0+) smartphone. Playback of up to 1080p video and 2ch audio from the phone is supported. The receiver will also charge your connected phone.

    3D Ready (w/ 2D-to-3D conversion): Epson's advanced Bright 3D Drive technology enhances the brightness giving you theater-quality 3D images in your home. To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to one of the HDMI ports. You will also need Epson RF Active Shutter 3D glasses for each viewer. Two pair of glasses are included; additional 3D glasses (278RF3DG, sold separately) available. The projector's 2D-to-3D Conversion setting will transform 2D images to 3D content.

    Compatible Video Formats: The projector supports analog video in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats, and it automatically adjusts to the incoming signal. It can receive these formats as composite or component video. The projector also supports digital video (SDTV, HDTV) and various monitor display formats. Digital video is accepted by the HDMI and Component video ports. The PC port accepts analog RGB computer monitor signals.

    Video Input Format Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution
    Composite Video NTSC 60 720 x 480
    PAL 50/60 720 x 576
    SECAM 50
    Component Video SDTV 480i 60 720 x 480
    576i 50 720 x 576
    480p 60 720 x 480
    576p 50 720x 576
    HDTV 720p 50/60 1280 x 720
    1080i 1920 x 1080
    1080p
    Analog RGB (computer display) VGA 60/72/75/85 640 x 480
    SVGA 56/60/72/75/85 800 x 600
    XGA 60/70/75/85 1024 x 768
    SXGA 70/75/85 1152 x 864
    60/75/85 1280 x 960
    1280 x 1024
    WXGA 60 1280 x 768
    1360 x 768
    60/75/85 1280 x 800
    HDMI (2D) VGA 60 640 x 480
    SDTV 480i 60 720 x 480
    576i 50 720 x 576
    480p 60 720 x 480
    576p 50 720 x 576
    HDTV 720p 50/60 1280 x 720
    1080i 1920 x 1080
    1080p 24/50/60
    HDMI (3D) 720p 50/60 1280 x 720 (Frame Pack)
    1080i 1920 x 1080 (Side by Side)
    1080p
    50/60
    24 1920 x 1080 (Frame Pack)

    Color Modes: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e offers seven color modes to optimize viewing for different environments and image content. The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for the best possible picture. A different color mode can be selected for each input source. You can select from the following choices:

    • Auto: Automatically adjusts to the brightness of your surroundings.
    • Dynamic: For projecting the brightest picture available.
    • Living Room: For watching television programs during the day.
    • Natural: Best for projecting in a dark room.
    • Cinema: For viewing movies in a dimly lit room.
    • 3D Dynamic: For projecting the brightest 3D picture available (3D mode only).
    • 3D Cinema: For viewing 3D movies in a dimly lit room (3D mode only).

    Picture Quality Settings: If the image looks fuzzy, or if it contains noise or flickering, you can use these settings to correct it.

    • Sharpness: Use this function to make lines and edges appear more distinct in the image. This setting is stored separately for each image source and color mode setting.
    • Deinterlacing: Converts interlaced to progressive signals. Leave the setting on Film/Auto for viewing movies on a player that produces interlaced output. Select Video for watching videos captured with a video camera. Set to Off when viewing images with a large amount of movement.
    • Motion Detection: This setting specifies how signals are converted to progressive signals. Adjust this setting if you experience problems with still image quality or flickering video. Select a lower setting for still images or a higher setting for fast-moving video content.
    • Noise Reduction: This setting reduces flickering of analog images. You can select from 3 levels of noise reduction. This is not be available with a signal input through the PC port.
    • Super Resolution: This setting sharpens blurred images, enhancing the apparent detail of the image. You can select from 5 levels of enhancement. Note that intentionally blurred parts of the image, such as out-of-focus backgrounds, may become sharper. This feature is not available when projecting 3D.

    Advanced Color Adjustments: You can adjust the gamma and individual RGBCMY color tones using the remote control. There are five gamma settings to choose from (2.0 to 2.4), or you can customize your own settings from your image or a displayed graph. You can also individually adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness for each of the red (R), green (G), blue (B), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y) components.

    Auto Iris: The Auto Iris system constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and black/white levels of the projected content to give you perfectly adjusted images and deepest blacks. Using the remote, you can select either Normal or High Speed to indicate how quickly you would like the projector to respond to changes in the brightness of the image.

    Adjustable Image Size + Lens Projection Distance: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e projector can produce an image that is adjustable between 30" and 300" (measured diagonally). The projector's adjustable lens provides a wide range of placement possibilities for a given screen size. The projection distance (distance from lens to screen) range is 2.85' to 47.57'. The distance for several screen sizes at 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios are given below:

    Screen Size
    (diagonal)
    Projection Distance (in feet)
    16:9 4:3
    40" 3.8 to 6.2 4.7 to 7.6
    60" 5.8 to 9.4 7.1 to 11.5
    80" 7.7 to 12.6 9.5 to 15.4
    100" 9.7 to 15.7 11.8 to 19.3
    120" 11.6 to 18.9 14.2 to 23.2
    150" 14.6 to 23.7 17.8 to 29
    180" 17.5 to 28.4 ---
    200" --- 23.8 to 38.7

    Split Screen Mode: The Home Cinema 3600e's Split Screen mode allows you to simultaneously project two images from different image sources next to each other. The side-by-side images can be equal size or one larger than the other. You can also choose which audio source you want to hear between the displayed images. The Split Screen mode is not available in 3D mode, or when USB is the active display source.

    USB Port: Using the projector's USB (type-A) port on the rear panel, you can connect a USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or digital camera and project JPEG still images. The device must be USB Mass Storage Class compatible, and the images formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. The images can be displayed in a "contact sheet" fashion to help you locate specific photos, in full-screen manually one at a time, or automatically in a slide show with custom settings.

    Remote Control: In addition to the control panel, the projector can be controlled by the supplied wireless remote control, which has a range of approximately 32'. The projector has infrared receivers on the front and rear to give you control from most anywhere in the room.

    HDMI Link: When you connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices, such as a receiver or DVD player, to the projector via HDMI cables, you can control them using the HDMI-Link control buttons on the projector's remote control. You can register the devices you want to operate in the HDMI Link section of the projector's menu.

    Automation Integration: An RS-232C port is included for connecting the projector to a 3rd party A/V controller or automation system. The projector also has a 3.5mm Trigger Output port which delivers a 12-volt signal (max 200 mA) to lower your motorized projector screen while the projector is powered on.

    Sleep Mode: The projector turns off automatically when no video signal is received for a preset amount of time. You can set the sleep mode to 5, 10, or 30 minutes.

    Mounting Options: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e can be placed on a tabletop or inverted and mounted on the ceiling. It can be used for front or rear projection. For tabletop use, you can adjust the image position by raising or lowering the front feet. For ceiling mounting, you will need an optional projector ceiling mount. Four 4mm threaded screw holes are provided on the bottom for a ceiling mount. A commercially-available Kensington security lock can be attached to the unit to prevent theft when installed in a public location.

    Warranty and Extra Care Home Service: The projector is covered by a 2-year parts and labor warranty, while the lamp is covered for 90 days. Included with the warranty, Epson offers Extra Care Home Service. A replacement unit (in most cases, a refurbished unit) will be shipped to you immediately. (A credit card is required for security deposit.) If it's important that you receive your original projector back, you should use the basic carry-in service instead of Home Service.

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