Features
Overview: The Epson Megaplex MG-850 is a portable LCD
projector with a built-in digital dock for your Apple iPod, iPhone, or iPad. You
can also connect your smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or PC, as well as a
DVD or Blu-ray player. With the MG-850, you can project movies, videos, games,
slideshows, and presentations at 720p high definition up to 320" (diagonally). The
MG-850 also has
built-in 10-watt stereo speakers, and comes with a wireless remote control. The
side-mounted handle lets you carry the projector anywhere.
3LCD, 3-chip Technology: The MG-850 features
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 200-watt Ultra High Efficiency (UHE) lamp with a life span of
approximately 4000 hours in the Normal Mode. In the ECO mode, the life span is
increased to approximately 5000 hours. The lamp (Part # V13H010L67) and air
filter (Part # V13H134A37) are the only user-serviceable parts.
Fan Cooled: The projection lamp is kept cool by a fan. The
fan noise level is 35dB in Normal mode and 29dB 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.
Light Output: In the normal mode, the Megaplex MG-850 outputs
2800
lumens of white light and 2800 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 2240 lumens. The
projector is capable of a dynamic contrast ratio up to 3,000:1 (auto iris on).
Native Resolution: The Megaplex MG-850 has a
native resolution of 720p pixels (16:10 aspect ratio). The total
number of pixels is 1,024,000 dots (1280 x 800) x 3. You can resize the picture by
changing the aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9.
Lens: The MG-850 features a F1.58-1.72 lens with a focal length of
16.9mm to 20.28mm. It has a manual focus and a manual zoom ratio of 1.0 to 2.1. The
projector automatically compensates for vertical keystone distortion (+/- 30°)
when it is tilted upward or downward. Manual horizontal keystone adjustments
(+/- 30°) can be made using the top-mounted slide control. The
projector does not have a lens shift feature.
Multiple Sources: The Megaplex MG-850 has inputs for multiple sources
to give you lots of choices. For connecting to your video equipment, the unit
features one HDMI (Ver.1.3) input, 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). The unit also has a stereo RCA audio input.
Input Signals: The projector will accept the following input
types:
- Composite: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, M-PAL, N-PAL, PAL60, SECAM
- Component: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- External Source: Blu-ray, HD-DVD, DVD (Region Code 1)
Microphone Input: You can connect a microphone into the
projector's 3.5mm mic input on the side of the projector. Audio from the
microphone can be output from the projector's speakers. When using a condenser
microphone or other microphone that requires plug-in power, you will need to set
the Plug-In Power mode to On in the projector's menu.
Built-in Dock: The MG-850 features a built-in retractable
dock that allows you to connect an iPod, iPhone, or iPad for playing back music
and video files. A self-adhesive plastic bracket is included for use with the
iPad. The device will charge while docked, even when the projector is in
standby. While the iPod is docked, you can control it with the projector's
remote to select music and video files. The MG-850 is compatible with:
- iPad/iPad 2: OS 4.3.3 and later
- iPhone 3G/3GS/4G: OS 3.1.3 and later
- iPod touch 2G/3G/4G: OS 3.1.3 and later
- iPod nano 3G/4G/5G:
- OS 3G 1.1.3 and later
- OS 4G 1.04 and later
- OS 5G 1.02 and later
Note: Displaying photos and videos taken on the device and YouTube
videos require switching playback control to the device.
USB Plug 'n' Play: The MG-850 has a Type B USB port on the
rear panel that lets you instantly project audio and video from a PC or a Mac.
(USB Driver installation needed when first connected.)
See below for USB Plug 'n' Play
System Requirements.
USB Storage Devices: Using the projector's Type A USB port
on the rear panel, you can connect a USB storage device, such as a USB flash
drive or digital camera and project still images (JPEG, BMP, GIF, and PNG). The
device must be USB Mass Storage Class compatible, and the images formatted in
FAT 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.
Color Modes: The Megaplex MG-850 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. The color modes are
separated into Home Mode and Business Mode. 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
- Cinema: for viewing movies in a dimly lit room
- Game: for playing video games in a bright room
- Presentation: for giving presentations using color in a
bright room
- Blackboard: allows you to project on a blackboard
(green) and maintain a natural-looking tint
Image Fine-tuning: In addition to the color modes, there are
several other adjustments you can make to fine-tune the image. The brightness,
contrast, color saturation, tint, and sharpness can be adjusted. You can select
the color temperature (high, medium, low), and individually adjust the color
level of red, green, and blue. The Auto Iris can be turned on or off, as
desired.
Sound Modes: You can change the sound mode to optimize the
sound for your media. You can select a Standard sound mode, in addition to a
mode optimized for vocals, music, and movies.
Adjustable Image Size: The Megaplex MG-850 projector can produce
an image that is adjustable between 30" and 350" (measured diagonally).
Lens Projection Distance: 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 3' to 35.7'. The distance for several screen sizes
at 16:9, 4:3, and 16:10 aspect ratios are
given below:
Screen Size
(diagonal) |
Projection Distance (in feet) |
|
16:9 |
4:3 |
16:10 |
|
30" |
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3.08 to 3.71 |
--- |
|
35" |
3.25 to 3.93 |
--- |
3.18 to 3.84 |
|
40" |
3.74 to 4.49 |
4.13 to 4.98 |
3.64 to 4.4 |
|
60" |
5.64 to 6.82 |
6.23 to 7.52 |
5.51 to 6.62 |
|
80" |
7.57 to 9.12 |
8.37 to 10.04 |
7.38 to 8.86 |
|
100" |
9.48 to 11.42 |
10.47 to 12.57 |
9.22 to 11.09 |
|
120" |
11.42 to 13.72 |
12.57 to 15.12 |
11.09 to 13.35 |
|
150" |
14.25 to 17.16 |
15.75 to 18.93 |
13.91 to 16.7 |
|
200" |
19.09 to 22.93 |
21.03 to 25.26 |
18.57 to 22.31 |
|
280" |
--- |
29.49 to 35.4 |
--- |
|
310" |
27.96 to 35.57 |
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|
320" |
--- |
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29.76 to 35.72 |
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.
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 20 feet. The projector has infrared receivers on the front and rear
to give you control from most anywhere in the room.
Mounting Options: The Megaplex MG-850 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 foot. For ceiling mounting, you will need an optional
projector ceiling mount. Three 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.
System Requirements for Plug 'n' Play:
Windows
- OS:
- Windows 2000 (SP4 only)
- Windows XP (except for SP1): Professional, Home Edition,
Tablet PC Edition 32-bit
- Windows Vista: Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium,
Home Basic 32-bit
- Windows 7: Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium
32/64 bit, Home Basic and Starter 32-bit
- CPU: Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or faster
- Memory: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
- Hard Disk Free Space: 20 MB or more
- Display:
- Minimum Resolution: 640 x 480
- Maximum Resolution: 1600 x 1200
- Display Color: 16-bit color or greater
Macintosh
- OS: Mac OS X 10.5.x, Mac OS X 10.6.x
- CPU: Power PC G4 1 GHz or faster
- Memory: 512 MB or more
- Hard Disk Free Space: 20 MB or more
- Display:
- Minimum Resolution: 640 x 480
- Maximum Resolution: 1680 x 1200
- Display Color: 16-bit color or greater
