Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector Review – Hardware Tour 2 Posted on April 11, 2016 By Art Feierman 1. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review - Pro Cinema 1985W Projector Overview - Pro Cinema 1985 Highlights2. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Special Features - The Pro Cinema 1985 as a Gaming Projector - MiraCast and MHL - WiFi and Other Networking, Moderator Software - Longer Lamp Life - DICOM Simulation3. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Special Features 2 - List of Features - Zoom Lens Ratio - Split Screen Capabilities - PC Free Presenting - Easy MP Software (free) for Command and Control4. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Pro Cinema 1985 WU Overview - Pro Cinema 1985WU Lens - Control Panel - PC1985 Inputs and Connectors5. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector Review – Hardware Tour 2 - PC1985 Remote Control - Pro Cinema 1985 W Menus - Epson 1985WU Lens Throw6. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector – Picture Quality - PC1985 Out of the box color quality - Almost too many Picture Modes to Count - Pro Cinema 1985 - Handling Skin Tones - Black Level and Dark Shadow Detail Performance: Pro Cinema 19857. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Performance - Projector Brightness Measurements - Powerlite 1985 WU Eco Mode - Pro Cinema 1985 Sharpness - Auto Sensors - Audible Noise - PC1985 Image Noise8. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Bright Room Projector Review – Summary - The Big Picture - Pro Cinema 1985 - The Experience - Competition and Value Proposition - Pros - Cons9. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Specifications Pro Cinema 1985 PROJECTOR – HARDWARE TOUR Page 2: Remote Control, Menus, Lens Throw This page is basically a copy of the one from the business version of this projector since the two are essentially identical in terms of this content. They come with the same remote control, have the same menu options with the exception of a name change or two in the menus, and, naturally have the same lens throw characteristics. PC1985 Remote ControlEpson’s remote control for the 1985 WU is medium sized with smallish buttons. It does not have a backlight, but then since a 4800 lumen projector rarely has to work in a dark room, that should not be a problem. True, being backlit would be better, but few of today’s projectors – other than home theater, have backlit remotes. The range of the remote is pretty good. No problem standing 22 feet from the screen, and getting a nice bounce to the projector sitting about 12 feet back. Just remember to point in the appropriate direction, of course. The Epson has both front and rear sensors, so you can be a lot further back with the remote, if needed. Officially Epson puts the range at just over 26 feet, so it easily exceeds that. Let’s take a look at the remotes feature set, starting with the green Power button on the top left. Click Image to EnlargePro Cinema 1985 W MenusThis Epson uses the same basic menu organization they have used for many years. In addition to all the usual sub-menus, there is a complete menu system for the wired and wireless networking setup. The PC1985 incorporates the same feature set as the commercial version, and Epson did not bother to hide some of the options that really aren’t geared for home use, such as the rather capable Scheduling system. Below are a number of menus and sub-menus in the player. Where helpful I’ve added some comments about the features shown. 1985WU Menus Image Menu The first main menu, has most color and picture quality controls, multiple sub-menus Image: Advanced Sub-Menu This sub-menu offers menus for gamma adjustment, color calibration Gamma Adjust Five presets, and a custom setup option Image: RGB - Adjust grayscale Allows adjusting to the proper color temp, such as 6500K for REC 709 video. Image: RGBCMY - the CMS The color management system, where one calibrates individual colors Signal Menu Has two noise reduction settings, Overscan, Image Processing Settings: Test Pattern Brings up a simple blue background and some fine lines for focus and general positioning. Pointer Not a laser, rather a pointer that is controlled from the remote. Three choices of the pointer's shape - a biz/education feature, but fun for sports replays. Networking Main Menu Networking: Wireless Settings to allow Screen Mirroring, and Wireless Local Area Network - Miracast support Networking: Wireless: Mirroring Info menu showing settings Inside Networking Menu When its time to do settings in networking, the menu system is on a blue background Exiting Networking You cannot just quit networking menus. Changes must be saved or canceled Projector Information Has two sub-menus...One with current info and source info, the other: firmware version Eco Mode Full power, or Eco, plus Auto, which will draw full power only when needed Scheduler If you fall asleep watching movies or HDTV, you could use the scheduler to shut down the projector Epson 1985WU Lens ThrowEpson’s manual 1.6:1 zoom lens provides better than most range among projectors that don’t have interchangeable lenses. It should be mentioned though, that the projector lacks any vertical or horizontal lens shift adjustments, instead relying on keystone correction. Doing so is a good way to keep the costs down. Remember, the 1900 series offer the type of brightness found on a lot of projectors including Epson’s G series, that specialize in lens capabilities with interchangeable lenses and lens shift. This guy – the 1985WU – is for those will simpler setup needs! The table here gives you a sample of throw ranges for larger screens: Lens Throw Chart Diagonal Screen size, 16:10 Closest Distance Furthest Distance 80 Inch 92.9 inches 154.2 inches 100 Inch 116.5 inches 193.1 inches 150 Inch 175.4 inches 290.4 inches 20 Foot (for fun) 278.7 inches 462.6 inches 1. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review - Pro Cinema 1985W Projector Overview - Pro Cinema 1985 Highlights2. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Special Features - The Pro Cinema 1985 as a Gaming Projector - MiraCast and MHL - WiFi and Other Networking, Moderator Software - Longer Lamp Life - DICOM Simulation3. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Special Features 2 - List of Features - Zoom Lens Ratio - Split Screen Capabilities - PC Free Presenting - Easy MP Software (free) for Command and Control4. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Pro Cinema 1985 WU Overview - Pro Cinema 1985WU Lens - Control Panel - PC1985 Inputs and Connectors5. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector Review – Hardware Tour 2 - PC1985 Remote Control - Pro Cinema 1985 W Menus - Epson 1985WU Lens Throw6. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector – Picture Quality - PC1985 Out of the box color quality - Almost too many Picture Modes to Count - Pro Cinema 1985 - Handling Skin Tones - Black Level and Dark Shadow Detail Performance: Pro Cinema 19857. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Performance - Projector Brightness Measurements - Powerlite 1985 WU Eco Mode - Pro Cinema 1985 Sharpness - Auto Sensors - Audible Noise - PC1985 Image Noise8. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Bright Room Projector Review – Summary - The Big Picture - Pro Cinema 1985 - The Experience - Competition and Value Proposition - Pros - Cons9. Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Specifications Epson Pro Cinema 1985 W Projector Review – Hardware Tour Epson Pro Cinema 1985 Projector – Picture Quality LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==