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EPSON^® EX3210 Multimedia Projector

WHY BUY?

Spectacular Presentations Made Easier.
The easy-to-use EPSON^® EX3210 delivers exceptional performance and versatility. With Epson’s intuitive control features like USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup and our new, breakthrough horizontal image correction with convenient, easy-slide control, setting up your presentation has never been easier. The EX3210 also offers the flexibility to present JPEG slideshows from any thumbdrive or USB memory device without a computer. And with Epson’s 3LCD, 3-chip technology and 2800 lumens of color/white light output,¹ the EX3210 will captivate audiences with brilliant images and true-to-life color. The Epson EX3210 is the smart choice for the savvy professional. When you’re ready to step up your game, the EX3210 will be ready for you.

The best-selling projectors in the world

Epson offers a wide range of high-quality projectors to meet almost any need. Built with image quality and reliability in mind, Epson projectors enhance communication and inspire collaboration, while offering a low total cost of ownership. From ultraportable projectors designed for educational settings to boardroom-ready business projectors, Epson has a model that’s perfect for you.

Easy horizontal image correction with the new easy-slide control

Epson’s horizontal and vertical image (keystone) correction means you can project a rectangular image from almost any angle. The EX3210 automatically corrects the image vertically. And for horizontal image correction, just move the easy-slide control bar to make the necessary adjustments. Your EX3210 can be off to the side and above or below the screen, while your presentation is front and center.

Advanced USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup from your PC or Mac^® Epson’s advanced USB connectivity enables instant Plug ‘n Play setup for both audio and video. Forget about complicated computer key sequences and non-intuitive controls. Instead, just plug in a standard USB cable and let your presentation impress the audience!

Quick, convenient control

Features Instant Off^®/On, so no warmup or cool down time is required. The A/V Mute Slide instantly pauses the presentation to bring the focus back to the presenter. And, the energy-efficient Sleep Mode decreases your overall cost of ownership.

Energy-efficient E-TORL^® lamp

Delivers more lumens per watt and lasts up to 5000 hours²
Minimizes both light diffraction and light leakage
E-TORL lamps maximize your presentation time, while minimizing your costs

Spectacular quality and color with 3LCD technology

Innovative technology with proven reliability

3 chips for full-time, true-to-life color
25% less electricity required per lumen of brightness when compared to 1-chip DLP projectors³
Over 20 years of road-tested reliability built into every projector

Amazing color and white light output
The Epson EX3210 delivers 2800 lumens of color light output and 2800 lumens of white light output¹ for rich, colorful images. Whether you’re projecting images with deep, dark colors or a white screen with minimal text or graphics, you get consistent light output. And, with Epson, you can be confident you’re getting what you need because Epson measures white light output according to the ISO 21118 standard, a more rigid standard than the outdated ANSI lumens rating used by competitive products.

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Features/Benefits

Rich, true-to-life color and reliable performance — 3LCD, 3-chip technology
Amazing image quality — native SVGA (800 x 600) resolution; up to 3000:1 contrast ratio
PC-free slideshows — via a USB thumb drive
The ultimate in portability — compact, lightweight design; carrying case and remote control included
Filters to protect your investment — with easy side access for hassle-free maintenance
Dimensions (W x D x H) — Including feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.1", Excluding feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.0" and Weight 5.1 lb

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Epson EX3210 Multimedia Projector
Power cable
Computer cable (VGA)
USB cable
Soft carrying case
Projector remote control with batteries
User manual CD
Quick Setup Sheet
PrivateLine support card, registration card and password protection sticker

ACCESSORIES

Genuine Epson Lamp (V13H010L58)
Replacement Air Filter (V13H134A25)
Universal projector ceiling mount (ELPMBPJF)
Component to VGA video cable (ELPKC19)
Soft shoulder case for projector and laptop (ELPKS16B)
50" portable screen (ELPSC06)
80" portable screen (ELPSC08)
Duet^™ screen (ELPSC80)
Epson DC-06 USB document camera (ELPDC06)
Kensington security lock (ELPSL01)

Epson EX series
Ready for action in the office, at home, or on the go, Epson EX projectors offer vibrant, true-to-life color for stunning presentations and exciting entertainment. Get instant setup with one-step USB Plug ‘n Play capabilities and innovative image alignment features. Maximize your presentation time and minimize your costs with an energy-efficient E-TORL lamp. And, enjoy Epson’s legendary reliability with a one-year limited warranty including Road Service. When you’re ready for a powerful projector experience, the EX series will be ready for you.

Eco Features

Energy-efficient 3LCD light engine
Energy-efficient E-TORL lamp
Designed to be recycled⁴
Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay^SM Transport Partner⁵

Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. 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.

Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1038 shipping models for which manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels.

See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle

SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.

Epson, E-TORL and Instant Off are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. SmartWay is a service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2011 Epson America, Inc. 6/11

Product Description

Spectacular Presentations Made Easier. The easy-to-use EPSON EX3210 delivers exceptional performance and versatility. With Epson's intuitive control features like USB Plug 'n Play instant setup and our new, breakthrough horizontal image correction with convenient, easy-slide control, setting up your presentation has never been easier. The EX3210 also offers the flexibility to present JPEG slideshows from any thumb drive or USB memory device without a computer. And with Epson's 3LCD, 3-chip technology and 2800 lumens of color/white light output, the EX3210 will captivate audiences with brilliant images and true-to-life color. The Epson EX3210 is the smart choice for the savvy professional. When you're ready to step up your game, the EX3210 will be ready for you.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful

Excellent entry level LCD projector. Easy setup and operation September 28, 2011

By M. Erb TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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The Epson EX3210 is an excellent entry level LCD projector. I found it very easy to setup on both PC and Macintosh computers. Oddly, I had a small issue installing the USB driver on my Mac laptop. When I connected the USB cable to my Mac, the mac popped up an alert that it could not identify the keyboard. I dismissed that dialog box and proceeded with the USB video driver installation and once that was done, the projector paired up with the computer easily. No issues whatsoever connecting the VGA cable to the PC with Windows 7. The projector was immediately recognized by the laptop and the computer automatically started sending the video signal to the LCD projector.

Brightness is in my opinion outstanding, even in a bright room with a lot of fluorescent lighting. I had my projector 8 feet from a wall and the image on the wall was roughly 6 feet wide and about 44 inches tall.

I was impressed with the amount of features in this very reasonably priced projector. The image was relatively sharp at 800x600 resolution and a zoom control on the projector was an unexpected feature that allows you to zoom in on photos or whatever is being projected. The keystone adjustments let you correct for off axis projection angles within reason. Just about everything can be controlled with the provided remote control. The remote even includes an electronic pointer function that you can move on the screen via the arrow controls.

A good variety of ports are available including RCA Audio ports, S-Video,VGA cable and there is also a USB TypeA document camera port. A Kensington security lock slot is also available. There is no HDMI connection on this model.

The projector lets you upload a company logo or image of some sort that can be permanently used as the "startup screen" when you first turn the projector on. This can also be password protected thus giving some amount of protection if the projector is stolen. The operation of the projector can also be protected by a password if you wish.

Lamp life is projected to be up to 4000 hours or up to 5000 hours in ECO mode (which reduces lamp brightness and fan noise since the bulb runs cooler). There are several color modes to choose from if you wish to tweak the balance depending on what you are projecting.

Overall I am very pleased with the ease of operation and quality of output provided by the Epson EX3210 multimedia projector.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

Very easy to setup, fast warmup time, light and compact October 2, 2011

By Charlie TOP 500 REVIEWER

Epson EX3210 Projector

The Epson EX3210 projector is almost an entry-level projector that works well for traveling or casual presentations. The unit is very light weight, and the connectivity options are excellent. The user has the option of using USB (drivers required), VGA, S-Video, and even RCA composite. I chose to use VGA since that is what we typically do at work due to limitations for USB/drivers, and the fact not many modern devices use S-Video or RCA composite. HDMI would have been a nice option, but it is overkill for the 800x600-ish low resolution of the projector. Although, the EX3210 did an outstanding job of replicating widescreen formats without any distortion. There's an option of using the normal mode (worked fine for my Dell Studio laptop) or 4:3 or 16:9.

The resolution isn't too bad for presentations, although I found that beautiful PowerPoint slides containing detailed photographs becomes more blurred on the projector display. YouTube videos feel the same way because we are used to seeing high resolution displays on the laptops/monitors. The color reproduction and adjustability is outstanding, I had no complaints about the color as it matched the laptop very well.

The EX3210 was a breeze to setup and use, although with 5 more minutes of adjustment, I was able to find the ECO mode and color/brightness/contrast settings to improve the display. The lamp runs very warm, and in a small bedroom I could feel the room temperature rise. I'd say it is on-par with most projectors, but the fan doesn't run continuously after you shut off the projector to aid in cool-down. According to the setup guide, the cooldown period is not necessary for the EX3210!

The 3-chip LCD does a fantastic job, the refresh rate is only a tad slower than what I'd like but it is not too bad for slower videos or presentations. I was testing it out with onboard racing videos on YouTube which tend to have more motion, and I could tell the refresh rate was only a tiny bit slower.

The lamp is an ELPLP67, which runs more than half the cost of the projector itself. The lamp is rated at a max of about 5000 hours in ECO mode but it warms up very quickly in under a minute. I'd caution users from utilizing the EX3210 as a projector display for television or casual viewing due to the short lifespan of the bulb and the high replacement cost but even so, it should last a fairly long time. The ECO mode is dimmer than the Normal mode, and the fan runs slower because there's not as much heat. That said, the ECO mode display quality is not that different from Normal mode. I can tell it is slightly dimmer, but it isn't that big of a deal and is probably well worth the extra 1000 hours of lifespan recovered for the bulb.

The EX3210 is lightweight and compact, no larger than a netbook but about as thick as 2 laptops stacked together. I wouldn't hesitate to travel around with the EX3210, although I'd probably invest in a better hard case for air travel thanks to the "careful" hands of TSA and airport baggage handlers. The included soft case has some padding, but it is not energy absorbing and does not have a hard external shell to protect against impacts.

Overall: 4/5 stars, the bulb life isn't too bad at a max of 5000 hours but the replacement is more than half the price of the projector. The included case is not protective enough for air travel. The display quality is acceptable for presentations, and warmup time is under a minute.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Teacher review: Fantastic for powerpoint, if you want to watch movies you should upgrade. September 29, 2011

By Two kids mom TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

I am a teacher and am using two versions of this projector currently in my classrooms, the EX7210 and the EX3210. This review includes both general information about the two projectors and describes the differences between them.

General review of the Epson Multimedia Projector: Applicable to both models
The projector itself is smaller than I expected. It is also reasonably light and comes with a carry case for easy transport. As teacher who moves from room to room the portability is handy. The carry case has a strap long enough to throw it over your shoulder, a real plus when you are juggling stuff between classrooms. The case has a front pocket for the power cord and remote as well. The manual and CD (for extra info) are originally packed inside this front pocket of the case.

Inputs:
The projector is absolutely idiot proof when it comes to inputs. You can push the button that says Source Search and it will find where you are trying to input and start displaying the information.

Light output:
Light output is strong enough that Powerpoint presentations can be seen with the projector 20 feet away from the screen (this is as far back as I can get it in the room in partially lit room. Partially lit in this case is defined as the overhead lights are off but the three windows do not have blinds. The room is bright enough that the students can easily see their papers and take notes (and I can see the students!). These projectors put out 2800 lumens (a lumen is a unit of visible light emitted by a source). The school has 1500 lumen projectors, which I rarely used because the lights had to be all the way off for the student to see the projections, and that leads to trouble.

Sound output:

It has built in speakers and they are loud enough for use in a room with 50 students but just barely. In the smaller room with 25 kids it is great. If you use it with a laptop I would suggest adding some speakers for sound.

Noise and Heat:
They hum. The fan whirs. Not very loud but it is audible. They get hot, and fast. This is one problem because you need to let them sit for a few minutes after using so the fan can cool the bulb down before you unplug it. That means I have to remember to turn them off a few minutes before class ends. If you are leaving it in one place this is not a problem. If you have to run, it might be.

Differences:
Want to watch movies? You want the EX7210 with the HDMI input.
I see two main difference between the EX7210 and the EX3210 (besides the color) . The first is the inputs. The EX7210 has HDMI inputs and a higher resolution (1280 X 800 for the EX7210 and 800 X 600 for the E3210). The difference is clearly visible. If you are using the projector for video (or showing movies) the EX7210 definitely provides a clearer picture. Projected on a screen from 10 feet away movies are clear, sharp and very little pixilation is visible.

Just want to use it for presentations?

If you are using the projector for business presentations (Powerpoint and such) the lower end EX3210 is plenty good enough. I have often been using it to project a grid onto the classroom chalkboard for graphing. I can then switch to the next image with the answer and the student can see if their solution was correct. This is a godsend, as it is difficult to graph on a chalkboard with any accuracy without a grid. The projector even has a setting for the chalkboard, which takes into account its greenish grey color and counteracts the color change. It is bright enough to project a clear grid. The only small problem is keeping out of the way so you don't block the image.

And other uses
The projector can also be used in science class to project a clear slide of one color of light to show color absorption and reflection. I know this is not what it was designed for at all, but it works very well for this purpose. I simply made an image of the various colors I want to compare and since the projector uses LCD to make the light the wavelengths are very precise. Although this will probably not be useful for most users it does show you how clear a projection the device yields.

Other issues:
I originally tried to use the projectors with really cheap (think less than a cup of high end coffee) 25 foot long HDMI cables. This caused some problems, with the signal dropping out every once in a while. Digital is either all there, or not. With a slightly better (think two fast food dinners) 25 foot cable I did not have this problem.

The replacement lamp is currently just over 160 dollars on Amazon. Since it is rated for 40,000 hours that is a lot of science and math.

I cannot speak to the price/value for these projectors (as I only have these and the school ones but they are a LOT better than the school provided ones. Everybody wants to borrow them, and since they are easy to move around it is simple to loan them out.

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