Epson PowerLite 905

Brand	Epson · PowerLite
Type	Education
Status	Discontinued
Released	March 2011
Resolution	1024 × 768
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Lamp
ISO light output	3,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.38–2.24:1

A 3000-lumen XGA 3LCD lamp projector for classrooms and meeting rooms, with a 1.6x manual zoom lens, a 16 W mono speaker, a microphone input and a wired network port. It is discontinued and was replaced in Epson's US range by the PowerLite 982W.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Native aspect ratio	4:3
Native resolution	1024 × 768
Optical system description	Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Dynamic contrast	2,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	24 bit
3D support	No

Optics

Throw ratio	1.38–2.24:1
Projection distance table	50″: 1.4–2.29 m · 80″: 2.26–3.68 m · 100″: 2.83–4.6 m · 150″: 4.26–6.92 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%
Horizontal lens shift	0%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	18.2–29.2 mm
F-number	1.51–1.99
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	200 W UHE (E-TORL) lamp
Lamp wattage	200 W
Light source life	Normal: 5,000 h · Eco: 6,000 h
Life definition	Unspecified
Warm-up time	30 s
Cool-down time	0 s
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
ISO light output	3,000 lm ISO 21118 · Normal mode	ISO 21118 · Normal mode
Colour light output (CLO)	3,000 lm (colour) IDMS 15.4 · Normal mode	IDMS 15.4 · Normal mode
Brightness by mode	Normal: 3,000 lm · Eco: 2,400 lm

Audio

Speaker power	16 W
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI: HDMI
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes
Autofocus	None
Auto keystone	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,286 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	313 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 313 W · Eco: 264 W
Standby power	0.29 W
Networked standby power	8.9 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 33 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	345 mm
Depth	263 mm
Height	93 mm
Weight	3.35 kg
Air filter	Replaceable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
Light-source warranty	90 days
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pl92__/pl92__ug.pdf
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UL

In the box

Box contents

Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Software cd, Manual cd

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PowerLite 905 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.38–2.24:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.