Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionHow many HDMI ports does this projector have?

• A:Answer This projector has two HDMI ports for connectivity.

Q: QuestionIs there a remote control included with the projector?

• A:Answer Yes, a remote control is included with this projector.

Q: QuestionDoes this projector support digital keystone correction?

• A:Answer Yes, this projector supports digital keystone correction.

Q: QuestionWhat is the light source life in economy mode?

• A:Answer The light source life is 12000 hours in economy mode.

Q: QuestionWhat is the color brightness of this projector?

• A:Answer The projector has a color brightness of 4000 lumens.

Q: QuestionWhat is the contrast ratio for this projector?

• A:Answer The contrast ratio for this projector is 16,000:1.

Q: QuestionDoes it had Bluetooth connectivity for speakers?

Asked 1 month ago by Bluetooth.

• A:Answer Hello. The Home Cinema 980 doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, but you can still connect a streaming device like Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, or another video source that offers Bluetooth connectivity and use it with the projector. If you have self-powered speakers, you can also connect them to the projector using the Audio Out port. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: Questioni have a 10/10 screen how far bsck should i put tee projecter

Asked 1 month ago by willy.

• A:Answer Hello willy. Depending on the aspect ratio being used, we recommend placing the projector approximately 17 - 22 ft away for a 10 ft × 10 ft screen. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionIs there a short throw equivalent?

Asked 2 months ago by TSnow.

• A:Answer Hello TSnow. There isn’t a direct short‑throw equivalent to the Home Cinema 980, but for comparable short‑throw options, we recommend looking at the Lifestudio Grand 4K Pro or the Epson LS800. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionCan I connect a surround sound system to the device?

Asked 2 months ago by Mark.

• A:Answer Hello Mark. You can connect external self-powered speakers to by using the Audio L/R output on the back of the projector. To do this, you would need an RCA or stereo mini-jack-to-pin-jack cable. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionCan a MacBook connect with this wirelessly?

Asked 2 months ago by sngg.

• A:Answer Hello sngg. You can connect a MacBook to the Home Cinema 980 wirelessly by using a separate Epson wireless adapter. Once connected, you can view your content through the iProjection app. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 2 months ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionAre you able to replace the lamp bulb?

Asked 3 months ago by ACoop.

• A:Answer Hello ACoop. Yes, the Home Cinema 980 has a user-replaceable lamp. The product SKU is ELPLP97. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionHow to I connect my KEF speakers and iPhone at the same time?

Asked 3 months ago by Misahel.

Q: QuestionWhat size screen if my projector is 20 foot away?

Asked 3 months ago by Coty.

• A:Answer Hello Coty. We recommend using a 225‑inch screen if the Home Cinema 980 is placed 20 feet from the display. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionI have 12ft ceiling. I’m projecting on a simulator that is 9ft tall. Can I adjust the projector picture about 3ft? If my screen is 180 how far away do I place the projector?

Asked 3 months ago by Dustin.

• A:Answer Hello Dustin. We recommend placing the projector approximately 16 - 19 feet away from the display for a 180" screen. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 3 months ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionCan you get live tv channels with antenna

Asked 3 months ago by Buster.

• A:Answer Hello Buster. The projector doesn’t include a built‑in TV tuner, so you can’t connect an antenna directly. To watch live TV with an antenna, you’ll need to use a separate TV tuner and connect it to the projector via HDMI. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionDoes this projector support mirroring from a computer or tablet? (without chromecast)

Asked 3 months ago by moviewatcher.

• A:Answer Hello moviewatcher. The Home Cinema 980 supports screen mirroring through the Epson iProjection app on tablets and computers, but it requires an Epson wireless LAN adapter, which is sold separately. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionScreen is 10'6 away , 90 inch screen, will it adjust to fit screen?

Asked 3 months ago by dave.

• A:Answer Hello dave. For a 90-inch screen, we recommend placing the projector at a maximum distance of 9.51 feet. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

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Q: QuestionI currently have a ceiling mounted 8100 Powerelite project that requires replacement. I was wondering if this model would use the same mount? If not which of your model would support the mount?

Asked 3 months ago by BEP.

• A:Answer Hello BEP. The PowerLite 8100 uses the Epson ELPHB550 ceiling mount, while the Home Cinema 980 uses the Epson Universal Projector Ceiling Mount Kit (ELPMBPJG). Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 3 months ago by Epson

  
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