Epson Powerlite 76C LCD Projector

by Epson

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000B6V6UQ
• Item model number: V11H177020
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,507 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Want to take your presentations, movies, video games, and television programs to the next level? The Epson PowerLite 76C can take you there. Fill your home, office, or classroom with glorious, larger-than-life images using this affordable 5.7-pound projector. The projector, which features 1024 x 768 (XGA) resolution, delivers 2000 lumens so you can experience all your entertainment with oversized images that surpass even big-screen TVs. On top all that, the small, unobtrusive 76C is designed for whisper-quiet operation, making your experience all the more enjoyable.

Take a closer look at the PowerLite S3's functions.

Epson 3LCD technology ensures accurate color and remarkable saturation, even in well-lit rooms. Plus, specialized color modes mean you get the most vibrant images, whatever the situation, and solid state technology allows the unit to operate without a moving color wheel. Accurate color registration makes your images rainbow-free for crisp, detailed video and still images. Smooth video playback means that onscreen action sequences come alive. And best of all, the 76C makes setup a breeze. The projector also features a time-saving instant off feature--no cooldown is required.

Great for Presentations
Because the S3 is so light, you can take it anywhere, making it ideal for presenters on the go. The instant off feature lets you turn off the projector and unplug it immediately--then you're off to your next presentation. Epson 3LCD technology consistently delivers vibrant images and rich color saturation, plus a deep, extensive gray scale for precision detail--even subtle gradations are visible. There's a USB port for mouse and keyboard connectivity, and a brightness control function is provided for various settings to extend lamp life and provide more cost effective operation. There's even an included soft carry case.

Video Magic
Not just for presenters, the 76C shines in the living room, too. The projector's smooth video playback makes onscreen action come alive. It offers a big-screen performance in 4:3 or 16:9 modes, making it easy to enjoy DVDs or video games with amazing color and detail. It's even HDTV-ready, and it supports supports 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i formats. The S3's analog connections include video-RGB, composite video, S-video, component video (via video-RGB), and audio RCA.

Easy Setup and Maintenance
To make setup easier, a source search function automatically displays the connected input source(s) and switches instantly between various sources. With the included full-featured remote control you can easily switch sources, control presentation functions, and more. Plus, the projector has a four-second startup time to avoid presentation delays and reduce pre-presentation jitters. Color-coded cables make connectivity easy for first-time users. Lastly, 30-degree keystone correction offers greater positioning flexibility without any distortion.

Maintaining the 76C is a breeze, too. Conveniently placed lamp and air filters are designed for easy, affordable changes, even when the projector is ceiling-mounted. A front-mounted fan quickly cools the projector, especially in high-altitude locations. The 76C ships with a two-year limited warranty, plus a 90-day lamp warranty for added dependability. During the duration of the two-year limited warranty, the Epson Road Service program provides a replacement projector, typically within 24 hours. The warranty is good in over 45 countries and Epson supplies a toll-free support line.

What's in the Box
PowerLite 76c multimedia projector, power cable, remote control with batteries, computer cable, user's manual on CD-ROM, quick setup poster, and soft carrying case.

Product Description

Includes: a full-featured remote control with mouse emulation and an electronic pointer. Epson PowerLite 76C Multimedia Projector - This ultra portable multimedia projector offers you an ultra bright and stunning projection, with an XGA resolution of 1024 x 768, and 2,000 ANSI Lumens. The PowerLite 76c also offers a host of features that make it simple, to setup and deliver a presentation that will easily capture the attention and interest of your viewers. Contrast Ratio - 400 - 1 Front Cooling Fan Conveniently placed lamp and air filter access Power On & Off Beeps Epson exclusive Instant Off for immediate shut down capability - no cool downtime required 4-Second Startup Source Search Function - automatically displays the connected input source(s) +/- 30 degrees vertical keystone correction 1.2x Optical Zoom Monitor Out - display images on the monitor and screen simultaneously Password Protected Security Feature plus Operation Lock Up to 3,000 Hours of Lamp Life (in low brightness mode) / up to 2,000 (in high brightness mode) Inputs - (video) 1 Component Mini D-Sub 15-pin, 1 RCA Video, 1 Mini DIN S-Video, & 1 VGA Inputs - (audio) 2 RCA Audio Outputs - (video) 1 Component Mini D-Sub 2 Year Limited Warranty / 90 Day Lamp Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for a very good price, March 8, 2006

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Taras Gorishnyy (Stamford, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Powerlite 76C LCD Projector (Office Product)

I bought this projector in exchange for Epson PowerLite S3. S3 has excellent reviews and very low price, so I wanted to try it first. Very good projector, but two things are missing - optical zoom and high resolution. 76C is just like S3, but it does have optical zoom and 1024by768 resolution. Image quality is great. Images are also very bright, enough to see during daytime in a well lit room (but may not be bright enough for direct sun light). Design is great and operation is very easy. Menu options are actually very intuitive and logical - something that is not common with many other projects. Overall - great product, definitely worth the price.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Projector, March 15, 2006

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David Smith "Do the Job Right" (Central Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Epson Powerlite 76C LCD Projector (Office Product)

I recently purchased the Epson 76c. I use it for watching DVD's and television. I havent't used it with a computer. The DVD player is connected with an S-video cable and the television (cable box) is connected with RCA cable. I can't give the unit 5 stars because I don't really have any way to compare it with other projectors. The stores around here that sell projectors don't have them on display like the big screen TV's. The advantages of a projector are obvious; small size, large picture, cost ($1,000 vs. $2,000 or more for big screen TV). The projector bulb does need to be replaced every 2000 to 3000 hours at cost of around $300. I have the projector down the basement where it is fairly dark. I originally projected the image on a wall. I experimented with different types of paint and found that flat white is about the best. DO NOT use gloss white paint!
Later I purchased an inexpensive screen that is slightly better than a white wall. The controls on the 76c are very easy to use. Several features that I like on the unit include the two different light settings; the low setting is for dark rooms(like my basement) and the high setting is for well lit rooms. Also, the low setting will extend bulb life. There are two rings on the projector, one for focus and one for image size. If you go with a projector, make sure you get one with XGA resolution(1024 x 768) (like the 76c) which has almost twice the pixels as SVGA (800 x 600).

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Epson Projectors are just plain GREAT, May 12, 2007

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Todd S. Bennett "MCAT Preparation Guru" (Berkeley Review, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Powerlite 76C LCD Projector (Office Product)

In my line of work, I do about twenty to thirty hours of presentations a week. I have to set up and break down my computer and projector on a daily basis. My Epson Powerlite is a godsend. It is powerful, has great resolution, is light and easy to carry, connects to both a Mac and a PC easily, and best of all is quiet. I love that it comes with a case that was intelligently designed. It is padded, protected, and well positioned so that it easily carries on your shoulder. The image is easily resized (which comes in handy because rooms are not always the same dimensions). The resolution is great when the projector is ten feet from the screen as well as ninety feet. I have a tendency to abuse my electronics, because I have to travel with them so often. The Epson projector and my Macbook Pro have held up to the extreme beating with flying colors. It's a great combination that comes complete with all of the cabling you'll need to operate. The only other purchase I've had to make is an extension cord. This is a topflight projector.