Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Special Features Posted on April 17, 2016 By Ron Jones 1. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review - Overview - Highlights2. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Special Features - Network Based Functions - Moderator Functions - PC-Free Slide Shows - Support for Mobile Devices - MHL Support - Instant On and Direct Power Off3. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Appearance - Connector Panel - Lens Adjustments - Control Pad - Remote Conrol4. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Hardware Tour 2 - Image Menu - Signal Menu - Setttings and Extended Settings Menus - Network Menu - Eco Menu - Info and Reset Menus5. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Picture and Sound Quality - Color and Picture Quality - Text Readability - Video Performance - Sound Quality6. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Performance - Noise - Networking7. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Warranty8. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Summary - Pros - Cons9. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Specifications Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector – Special Features: Network Based Functions, Moderator Function, PC-Free Slide Shows, Support for Mobile Devices, MHL Support, Instant On and Direct Power Off Network Based FunctionsThe Powerlite 955WH comes with an optical disc that contains network related software plus additional software is available from Epson’s web site for several network enabled functions including: EasyMP Network Projection software sets up your computer for network projection EasyMP Monitor software (Windows only) lets you monitor and control your projector through the network EasyMP Multi PC Projection software allows you to hold interactive meetings by projecting the computer screens of users over a network EasyMP Network Updater software (Windows only) allows you to update firmware for a projector over a wired LAN. The Powerlite 955WH is also compatible with Crestron RoomView(TM) network monitoring and control systems. Moderator FunctionsThe PowerLite 955WH supports a “Moderator Function” that Epson describes as: “Multi-PC projection and Moderator function allows up to 50 devices to connect over a network and then select up to 4 to project simultaneously.” As illustrated below, this allows the teacher/moderator to select the content to be displayed from up to 4 devices (i.e., PCs, MACs or mobile devices), from a maximum of 50 connected devices. The network connect can be either wired or wireless, with the optional wireless adapter. PC-Free Slide ShowsA flash drive can be plugged into the projector’s USB connector to display photos, slideshows and videos without having an attached computer. The projector’s remote includes the buttons needed to navigate through the photo slide show or video. This can be useful when the projector is being used as a portable unit for doing a quick setup for hassle-free presentations. The PowerLite 955WH supports the basic types of photo files (i.e., jpg, bmp, gif, and png) as well as avi video files. While some other business or education projectors may support more file types for PC-free presentations, such support for Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint files, this projector’s more limited file support should be adequate for most education or business applications. Support for Mobile DevicesProjection of content from iOS or Android devices is supported when the the optional wireless network module, $99 accessory, is installed on the projector and when the mobile device has installed the free Epson iProjection app. MHL SupportMHL is essentially mobile HDMI. The Powerlite 955WH supports MHL devices on its HDMI #2 port. MHL is relatively recent, so it may see a lot more capabilities down the road. To be effective, since MHL supports video, audio, and command and control, a projector really should have its own sound system, which the 955WH does (with a mono speaker). Some phones and tablets, as well as all kinds of other smart devices are being designed with MHL. Instant On and Direct Power OffThis is an not a common feature for a lamp-based projector. While Epson refers to “instant on” it is really more of a quick turn on. Also the projector turns off the cooling fan very soon after powering off the projector. This feature allows the projector to be connected to a electrical circuit that can be switched to turn the projector on or off. 1. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review - Overview - Highlights2. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Special Features - Network Based Functions - Moderator Functions - PC-Free Slide Shows - Support for Mobile Devices - MHL Support - Instant On and Direct Power Off3. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Appearance - Connector Panel - Lens Adjustments - Control Pad - Remote Conrol4. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Hardware Tour 2 - Image Menu - Signal Menu - Setttings and Extended Settings Menus - Network Menu - Eco Menu - Info and Reset Menus5. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Picture and Sound Quality - Color and Picture Quality - Text Readability - Video Performance - Sound Quality6. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Performance - Noise - Networking7. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Warranty8. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Summary - Pros - Cons9. Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Specifications Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review Epson PowerLite 955WH Projector Review – Hardware Tour