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

Asked 1 week ago by Misahel.

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

Asked 1 week 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.

  Answered 6 days ago by Epson

  
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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 1 week 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 6 days ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionCan you get live tv channels with antenna

Asked 1 week 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.

  Answered 1 week ago by Epson

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

Asked 1 week 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.

  Answered 1 week ago by Epson

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

Asked 1 week 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.

  Answered 1 week ago by Epson

  
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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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago by Epson

  
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Q: Questioncan this be ceiling mounted

Asked 1 month ago by jlo.

• A:Answer Hello jlo. Yes, the Home Cinema 980 can be ceiling-mounted. We recommend using the Universal Epson Ceiling Mount. If interested, the product SKU is ELPMBPJG. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 1 month ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionHow long can the projector stay on at one given time? How long do the bulbs last?

Asked 1 month ago by Anonymous.

Q: Questionhow can I connect an external audio source to this projector? Does it have blue tooth capability?

Asked 2 months ago by Anthony.

• A:Answer Hello Anthony. 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.

  Answered 1 month ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionHello, Can I stream with this projector or would I need an external streaming device.

Asked 2 months ago by Buzzy.

• A:Answer Hello Buzzy. Unfortunately, the Home Cinema 980 does not include built-in streaming, so you'll need to use your own streaming device with the projector. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 2 months ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionIf my screen is 98inch and my projector sits 14 feet away will this projector work for me?

Asked 3 months ago by Mcox.

• A:Answer Hello. If you're using a 98" screen, we recommend placing the projector about 8 to 10 feet from the display. For a distance of 14 feet, a 158" screen would be more suitable. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 3 months ago by Epson

  
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Q: QuestionHow far away is the maximum I can have it from the screen?

Asked 3 months ago by Yorsh.

• A:Answer Hello Yorsh. You can place the Home Cinema 980 up to approximately 286 inches away from the screen. At that distance, it can project onto a 150-inch screen. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.

  Answered 3 months ago by Epson

  
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