Epson - Home Cinema 4000 3LCD Projector with 4K Enhancement and HDR - White

Absolutely an incredible improvement over my prevoius 1080p Epson projector! After I updated the firmware for the new HDR settings, the picture is as good or better than on my Samsung Q7 Qled 4k TV! Displaying on my 133” inch screen in my dedicated theater room in the basement, my wife no longer wants to watch movies on the 55 4k TV. She absolutely loves the 3d quality also! For the sale price, this projector is such an incredible value!

Only one word describes this projector: Wow. I just bought a new house with a large media room and I really wanted to do a projector. Enter the Epson Home Cinema 4000, a machine that can deliver up to a 25 foot picture and has 4Ke and HDR that won’t break the bank. The first thing you will notice is that it is big and heavy. This isn’t what you’d find in your typical business conference room. Due to its size, you’ll need to give thought as to how you want to mount this thing. For my application, I mounted it on top of a large entertainment center which has been repurposed for my Bluray storage. It also generates a lot of heat, so it needs to be placed in a location with adequate airflow. The vents are on the front. To the right side of the lens is an air intake and an exhaust on the opposite side. The intake has a little door that allows access to the air filter which should be changed periodically. The projector will warn you if you fail to take care of the filter and the temperatures becomes too extreme. Regarding maintenance it also has a lamp timer which will inform you when it is time to replace the lamp. Once you get it mounted you can adjust the focus and zoom with the remote. Yes, it is powered, there is no need to manually adjust these on the projector itself, which is a really nice feature for a projector in this price range. Another nice touch is the lens cover that automatically slides open and closed with the projector power. It will natively output a resolution of 1920x1080 at a 16:9 ratio. This is the same as your typical widescreen TV. Wait, 1920x1080, you ask? Isn’t this a 4K projector? This is where the 4Ke or “4K Enhanced” as Epson calls it comes in. The way it works is the projector displays a 1080p image and then it rapidly shifts its lens so that it produces another set of pixels that are slightly offset from the native image. This process alternates and is so fast your eye cannot see it. In the end, there are not as many pixels as true 4K but double that of 1080p. The effect works well and since my seating is about 12 feet from the wall I don’t think I could even perceive the extra pixels of a true 4K projector. Performance is outstanding, especially at this cost. I feel like I’m in an actual theater. I paired some active 3D glasses I had from an older Samsung TV with it and watched the Avengers (2012) in 3D. It was just as I remembered when I saw the same movie in the theater. I have it set up on my wall at about 120". The large screen size and high resolution really immerse you in what you are watching, no matter what it is. I watched live action, animated, gaming, even some old TV shows from the 80's in SD and they all looked fantastic. The 4K upscaling works really well independent of what the source is. I don't have a UHD Bluray player yet so to test 4K content I used YouTube and Netflix. Typically streaming services will suffer from "banding", which is an artifact of video compression where you can see the color changes in dark scenes as "striped gradients". This projector does a very good job of minimizing or eliminating that effect. Streaming sources at 1080p or 4K were very impressive. Sadly, despite my love for Blurays I can see how a streaming only future is inevitable. All in all, this projector is the one to have for almost any home theater room and will surely impress your friends, especially those who who have not adopted 4K yet. My next steps are some new speakers and a professionally mounted screen!

Going from a standard 1080p projector to the Epson Home Cinema 4000 with 4k enhancement and high dynamic range (HDR) was such a noticeable upgrade in picture quality that no avid home theater connoisseur on a budget and trying to avoid the prices of full 4k projectors should even think twice about. The picture is incredibly clear using a HD source, such as a gaming console or streaming stick, displayed on a matte white 100" screen. The 2200 lumens are enough to watch anything on it with lights on or windows uncovered. The on-screen user interface/menu for settings was very easy to use and tune to whatever you have displayed. It has two HDMI inputs as well as an optical HDMI 300mA connection, a USB, LAN and PC connection. It has a motorized lens and shutter that opens and closes when in use. One drawback is there is no on-board speaker for sound which I actually was using on my last projector. The projector itself is quite large and heavy however you would also sacrifice quality for size therefore this is a higher end projector compared to the more compact portable types; this should be mounted on the ceiling because forget about moving it around or traveling with it. The remote somehow automatically paired to the streaming stick I plugged in which was a pleasant surprise; I'm not sure what other specific devices this would work on. I also had to use a HDMI splitter in order to hook more HDMI sources up to it but most receivers have that option now. I would recommend this to anyone in the market for a home theater projector because you definitely shouldn't regret it, you definitely get what you pay for.

"I might not ever want to go to the movies again." was what my wife told me after we finished watching a movie with this projector. I have a pretty decent 4K tv with HDR that honestly looks pretty darn good, but nothing beats watching a movie on a big screen, I have a protable screen I can set up in my living room to use a projector on. fully extended it is about 100 inches. Setup was incredibly simple and the instructions it came with are great. took me about 15 minutes to set up get into focus and start watching movies. I put in a couple of 4K movies and was wowed by what I saw the colors and details were magnificent. black levels were very good and the bright highlights also looked great. I am very happy with the picture quality. If you are looking for an excellent projector to watch movies at home but dont want to spend 5 or 6k for a higher end model, this Epson projector will work great. Highly recommended!!

I have always enjoyed home theater, but I have found myself falling into a peculiar pattern over the last decade or so. I would buy a TV, and LOVE it.... for about six months before I started researching the next best thing. I needed more size, then I needed more resolution. Buy, research, buy, research. It wasn't long before I realized that I needed the flexibility, and sheer image size of a projector. This for the most part ended the vicious cycle. Until 4K showed up. Is the Epson Home Cinema 4000 the projector to finally end the cycle of always feeling like I need something more? I believe it is. Read on to find out more on why. I would like to add a few quick notes about my experience with projectors to this point as they are my basis for comparison with the Epson Home Cinema 4000. I started with the BenQ W770ST at 720p. It had good build quality, and put out a nice image, but at only 80" I was immediately apparent that the resolution wasn't high enough. I also found out that I was highly susceptible to the "Rainbow Effect" (RBE) associated with DLP projection technology. In the end this projector was not for me. That led me to the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2000 at 1080p. It has an excellent build quality with a picture to match, and its 3LCD projection technology doesn't produce RBE. I knew when I was ready to make the jump to 4K that it would be with an Epson 3LCD projector. When the day finally came and I opened the box for my new projector it was immediately apparent that I was stepping things up in every way. For starters the projector is HUGE! So much so in fact that I was unable to use it in the same room as my last projector. It's physical size dominated the ceiling of the small room, and it couldn't quite match the short throw of the Epson Home Cinema 2000. This beast needs room to breathe. It was because of this that I decided to set it up in our converted garage where there was more space to work with. The unit is ceiling mounted, and is projecting from approximately 12 feet on to a 100" screen. My suggestions for setup would be to consider your available space carefully. Make sure you have a sturdy mount that locks down position well, and preferably uses 4 points for attachment instead of just 3. There is some very helpful information in the online user's manual that will help you determine projection distance, and placement. Also mounting the projector is a two person job. Plan accordingly! All you have to do is get the projector mounted reasonably close, and you can make your final adjustments to the image using the excellent lens adjustment features all on the included backlit remote. This includes picture size, location, focus, and keystone. There is a lot of flexibility here, and it left me very impressed. Now it was time for the fun part. Testing! With a press of the power button the lens cover automatically opens (this is so cool), and you are ready to go. The first thing I noticed is that this very large projector is.....quiet. Very quiet. Much more so than my Epson Home Cinema 2000. The larger size means a larger fan which in turn means less noise. I was pleasantly surprised by this. My test were conducted using a Samsung soundbar setup via HDMI, a Comcast HD cable box outputting at 1080p via HDMI, and an Xbox One S via HDMI for its ability to play 4K Ultra Blu Rays, and stream 4K Netflix. To put it simply this projector is STUNNING. Of course the results are heavily dependent on your source material. Taking this into account things like cable tv have never looked better with the upscale to 4K, and it only gets better from there. Netflix in 4K is amazing. I was immediately noticing details from my favorite shows that I had never seen before. And then the main feature. Planet Earth II on 4K Ultra Blu Ray with HDR. This was simply BREATHTAKING. It's honestly more than I could have hoped for. HDR is the true star of the show here. While it is true that this is a 1080p native projector with 4K enhancement I am here to say that it is worth every penny. There is no reason to spend thousands of dollars more for native 4K. Again, the picture is simply incredible here. The projector has plenty of picture modes, and enhancements to play around with, and the bulb can operate in three power consumption modes that will affect its overall life span. These are ECO, Medium, and High. So far I have kept it on medium, and been very satisfied. The projector also deals very well with ambient light, and I have had no problems getting a bright and crisp image day or night. The only thing that I can really criticize here is the price of a replacement bulb which currently sits at about $299.99 although that is not out of the ordinary for a projector of this caliber. It's just a little jarring coming from the Epson Home Cinema 2000 with its $99 bulbs. To conclude this review I want to say that this projector is simply amazing. If you are on a budget check out something like the Epson Home Cinema 2040. If you want the best bang for your buck in a 4K projector to date then you've found it in the Epson Home Cinema 4000. Don't waste thousands of your hard earned dollars on the alternatives before you see for yourself what this thing can do! It has finally broken my vicious cycle of always feeling like i'm missing out on something, and wanting more. I am confident that it will exceed the expectations of a vast majority of the people who buy it. I would like to finish with a HUGE thanks to Epson for this wonderful piece of technology.

I want to point out that this is my first home cinema projector and wow this is an amazing projector. It produces beautiful, bright images. Approximately 11 feet away, I am projecting on a 100-inch screen without an issue. The projector does support 4k signals, but it isn’t “true” 4k. The HDR features are limited to 4k30. I have movies nights with my young daughters, and watching movies in 3D (Frozen), I must say it is like being in an IMAX 3D movie. We were playing games from the PS4 pro without any issues, lag, or anything else. The performance is breathtaking. I forgot to point out that the blacks are very nice!! The projector is overall almost silent. I don’t even hear it while it has been on for some time. From out of the box to setup, took very little amount of time (I already had the HDMI and network cables installed). With my previous statement that this is my first home cinema projector, I was shocked by the LARGE footprint that this projector has. I have it set on one of my wall shelving. With this being my first projector, my daughters and I are very pleased with this! We love our movie nights and able to play games on the big screen.

Epson Home Cinema 4000 with 4 k Enhancement (2017 model) This Projector creates a new standard in the Home theater realm it is on par with High end 4k projectors in image quality and brightness at less than a third of the cost! When I received this unit for review I was surprised at it size and weight compared to previous Epson projectors. The design is aesthetically pleasing unlike earlier industrial designs. The system uses a new lensing system with fully motorized focus, zoom, position adjustment and keystone adjustment. The 4k enhancement uses pixel shifting technology and 2,200 lumens rated light output and a 3 chip LCD engine to support HDR 10 and 100% DCI-P3 color range. The projector accepts full 4k UHD input. Epson uses Ultra Black technology to enhance the black levels with up to 140,000:1 contrast ratio. That this all means to you is the picture is fantastic! This projector supports screens up to 300 inches wide. Oh did I mention that this projector will also upscale 1080p resolution that exceeds full HD! The projector is very quiet even in full brightness mode. The internal fans still keep the projector pretty cool during use. This makes it ideal for Home theater use. Features A cool feature is HDMI link, allowing the controller to import the control setting of a connected device with a push of a button on the remote. This feature even worked with my Amazon FireTV. Speaking of the remote it is full featured and can control all of the settings of the projector. There is a control panel on the projector on the left front side so you can adjust setting without the remote. As I mentioned above the lens can be adjusted remotely, this is a great feature and a big convenience compared to lower level projectors. This projector is 3D capable, you will need to purchase active 3D glasses from Epson or an aftermarket supplier. Connectivity As for connectivity the Projector has 2 HDMI input ports (1x HDMI 2.2 and 1XHDMI 1.4). There is a 300ma power port for those aficionados that may want to use Optical HDMI. There is an USB port for service updates and USB accessories (most commonly the wireless Epson dongle sold separately for $99). There is an Ethernet port for network connectivity and a PC VGA input. The ports are rounded out by a RS232 and trigger port for wired control. One thing missing is a separate audio output. New AV receivers use HDMI, if you need separate audio out from your device you will have to connect with Bluetooth or buy a HDMI to HDMI and audio (optical and 3.5mm analog stereo) splitter. There are a few that support HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 video pass through. I found one from AV access and another from Vanco on Amazon. Support and Warranty This projector is covered by a 2 year manufacturer warranty with Epson Priorityline® toll free support. I called the support line and got right through to a support specialist. Bulbs are covered for 90 days. Support page and utilities https://epson.com/Support/Projectors/Cinema-Series/Epson-Home-Cinema-4000/s/SPT_V11H715120. You can download a lot o cool utilities here as well as mobile apps for IOS and Android. Just a note comparing the New Home cinema 4000 to the Home cinema 5040UB for about $300 more you get 2500 lumens vs 2200 and 1,000,000:1 instead of 140,000:1 contrast ratio otherwise the rest of the features and even appearance are the same. The 5040UB would only be a better choice if you want to view 4k content in high light environment. I highly recommend this projector it is quiet and has a fantastic image quality.

I'm going to start out by saying that I love this projector. The picture it puts out is amazing and way beyond anything I was expecting. I never experienced such a large picture in my own home and having 4K* and HDR* (more on those later) makes a good projector even better. I will start out by saying this thing is an absolute beast. It's about 20in wide x 18in long and weighs around 25 lbs. You'd better have a solid mount or shelf to put this thing on. I ended up buying some brackets and shelf from home depot and mounting it to the studs in my room. For ports, you get 2 HDMI, 1 VGA, USB, and a LAN port. Only one of the HDMI port is 2.0/HDCP 2.2 compatible, so for any 4K or HDR content you are viewing that's the one you'll want to use. For my purposes I am only using HDMI1 and running that out to my receiver and I suspect that will be the use case for most other people too. The initial configuration and setup was pretty easy. I have this in a pretty small room, but from about 7-8 feet away I'm able to project an 80 inch screen on my wall. From there, the menus get a little more complicated. It's important to note that there's only one picture mode on the projector that supports HDR and that's Digital Cinema, so you'll want to leave it set on that and change the other settings as needed from there. I cannot describe how good the picture this thing puts out is. It looked amazing just on my off-white wall and looked even better once I got the screen setup. The 4K picture quality from my Xbox One S is very crisp and detailed. Technically this projector natively outputs at 1080p, but uses some kind of pixel shifting technology to achieve 4K. I don't quite understand what's going on there, but the picture looks great regardless. As with any projector, this is going to work best in a room that you can remove ambient light from, ideally a basement. I have it in one of my upstairs rooms and it looks pretty good even with some ambient light coming in through the windows. Still, I'm investing in some blackout curtains for the long term. My biggest problem with this projector is the HDR. It took a lot of fiddling with my Xbox One S, receiver, and the projector just to get the signal to transmit it at all. This projector can only handle HDR10; that's fine since that's all anything you buy out there is going to put out at this point, but it will only handle HDR10 content at 24Hz over a 4:2:2 signal. This pretty much limits me to watching only 4K Blu Ray movies in HDR, at least on my Xbox One S, and that was only after enabling the correct settings. The Netflix app will not display content in HDR since that all runs at 50 or 60 Hz. I imagine that is the case with most other apps on the Xbox One S and other devices. This is a huge letdown for me. Granted, it took me a few days to even realize I was not getting HDR images, but this should be able to at least receive a wider range of images and convert them as needed. Maybe it's some kind of hardware limitation, but to me putting the HDR label on this is a bit of misnomer because there is such a narrow range of sources that will even display it. Maybe Epson can fix this in the future. I still love this thing. I'm disappointed about the HDR, but it looks great regardless. I will definitely be watching all my movies on this now.