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Epson PowerLite 982W

Epson PowerLite 982W
BrandEpson · PowerLite
TypeEducation
ReleasedJuly 2020
ResolutionWXGA
Imaging technology3LCD
Light sourceLamp
Brightness4,200 lm ISO
Throw ratio1.38–2.24:1

A 3LCD classroom and meeting-room projector with a native 1280x800 (WXGA) panel, rated at 4,200 lumens of both white (ISO 21118) and colour (IDMS 15.4) light output from a 230 W UHE lamp. It has a 1.6x manual zoom, two HDMI inputs, a 16 W mono speaker with microphone input, Ethernet with an optional wireless LAN module, and weighs about 3.1 kg.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output4,200 lm ISO (Max power)
Colour light output4,200 lm (Max power)
Brightness by modeMax 4,200 lm · Normal 3,600 lm · Eco 2,600 lm
Eco brightness62%Derived
Imaging technology3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived
Dynamic contrastUp to 16,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodIris + light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit

Light source

Light sourceLamp
Lamp power230 W
Replacement lampELPLP97
Light-source life6,500 h normal · 17,000 h eco
Light output controlSteps
Cool-down time0 s

Optics

Throw ratio1.38–2.24:10 m5 m10 m15 m40″60″80″100″120″150″200″250″100″ · 2.97–4.82 m
Image size29–280 in
ZoomOptical
Zoom ratio1.62×Derived
Focal length18.2–29.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.51–1.99
FocusManual
AutofocusNo
Vertical lens shiftNone
Horizontal lens shiftNone
Vertical keystone30°
Horizontal keystone30°
Auto keystoneYes
Corner correction4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs2 × HDMI
Other video inputsVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution1080p
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playbackYes
Control portsRS-232
Control-system driversControl4, Crestron, AMX

Smart platform

Wi-FiNone
EthernetYes

Audio

Speaker power16 W
Speakers1
LayoutMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)302 × 293 × 105 mm
Weight3,100 g
ColoursWhite
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 9 mm screws
Dust filterReplaceable

Environment & power

Operating temperature5–35°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 354 W · Normal 354 W · Eco 235 W
Standby0.3 W
Networked standby2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)

Safety & support

MarksFCC, UL
Warranty🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr
US: two years on the projector, 90 days on the lamp (three years for Brighter Futures customers per Epson's press release). EU entry is for the EB-982W (60 months carry-in; lamp 60 months or 1,000 h, whichever comes first).
User manualfiles.support.epson.com
Spare partsLamp ELPLP97 · Air filter ELPAF54 · Mount ELPMBPJG

In the box

In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Software CD

Reviews

Videos

Epson PowerLite 982W 3LCD Projector Review: Bright 4200 Lumens, WXGA, HDMI & Wireless · Gadget droid
Best Business Projector 2025? Epson PowerLite 982W Full Review · Jake Technos

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Variants & identifiers

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VariantRegionTypeCode
US🇺🇸 USUPC010343954175
MPNV11H987020
All variants🇪🇺 EUModel numberV11H987040

Sources

Also known as

EB-982W🇪🇺 EURegional model