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test report

EPSON LS12000 4K PRO-UHD LASER LCD PROJECTOR

RATING

PERFORMANCE

FEATURES
Laser LCD ERGONOMICS

VALUE
By Kris Deering

AFTER WHAT felt like a lifetime since The LS12000 has a nicely textured a mini-USB for service, an Ethernet
its last new home theater projector all-black chassis along with a detach- port, RS-232 for control systems, and
announcement, Epson recently able back cover plate that can be used a 12-volt trigger output. Interface
launched the LS12000 4K PRO-UHD to hide the back panel a er you’ve made bu ons are provided on the back to
laser model. Selling at the surprisingly all your hookups. Connections include a navigate Epson’s onscreen menus
low retail price of $4,999, the new Epson pair of 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs (HDCP without a remote control. Surprisingly,
boasts serious chops when it comes 2.3) with one supporting eARC/ARC. Epson's laser light the LS12000 does not support 3D, so
to features and specifications, and I Both inputs also support a 4K/120Hz engine uses a new there’s no connection for a 3D receiver.
felt fortunate to have a review sample refresh for full compatibility with the laser diode array Up front you’ll find Epson’s
sent my way. Let’s dive in and see what latest gaming consoles—currently a with a claimed 15-element all-glass “VRX” lens, which
this new projector brings to the home rare feature in the projection world. brightness of is fully motorized for zoom, focus, and
theater game. You’ll also find two USB Type-A ports, 2,700 lumens. lens shi and has a 1.35-2.84 throw

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