PowerLite 2042 XGA 3LCD Projector

Bright, XGA portable projector with optional wireless networking.

Bring brilliant image quality to nearly any meeting space, classroom or house of worship with the PowerLite 2042 portable projector. Offering remarkable color accuracy, Epson® projectors deliver high Color Brightness¹. Featuring native XGA resolution and 4,400 lumens of color/white brightness², the PowerLite 2042 shines in a variety of lighting conditions. And, it features great contrast for impactful presentations, plus a long-lasting lamp. This powerhouse also offers optional wireless support, with enterprise-level security for added peace of mind, as well as advanced two-way content sharing³.

Model: V11H874020

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Overview

Remarkable color accuracy — High Color Brightness¹ and wide Color Gamut⁴ with Epson
More accurate, vivid color, even in well-lit rooms — 4,400 lumens of equal color and white brightness²
Bright, colorful images up to 300" — XGA resolution (1024 x 768)
Remarkable sharpness and detail — 15,000:1 contrast ratio; added clarity when displaying text and graphics
Optional wireless networking — optional module required; enterprise-level security for added peace of mind; compatible with WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK and WPA2-EAP protocols
Long-lasting lamp — up to 12,000 hours in ECO Mode⁵
Remote management and control tools — compatible with Crestron®, AMX®, Extron®, PJLink and more; offers easy access and maintenance
Two-way content sharing — presenters can push content from the projector to wirelessly connected devices and control which device screens to display; participants can make notes and send their work back to the projector⁵

Eco Features

RoHS compliant
Recyclable product⁶
Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay™ Transport Partner⁷

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What's in the box:

PowerLite 2042 projector
remote control
batteries
power cable
computer cable (VGA)
warranty card
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Specifications

Specifications Projector:

Projection System: 3LCD, 3-chip technologyProjection Method: Front/rear/ceiling mountDriving Method: Poly-silicon TFT Active MatrixPixel Number: 786,432 dots (1024 x 768) x 3Color Brightness - Color Light Output: 4,400 lumensWhite Brightness - White Light Output: 4,400 lumensAspect Ratio: 0.16875Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)Supported Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Resize: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1280 x 1024, 1400 x 1050Lamp Type: 230 W UHELamp Life: Up to 12,000 hours (ECO Mode), Up to 5,500 hours (Normal Mode)⁵Throw Ratio Range: 1.38 (Zoom: Wide), 2.24 (Zoom: Tele)Size - projected distance: 30" – 300" (1.36 m – 13.86 m) (Zoom: Wide)Keystone Correction: Vertical: ± 30 degrees, Horizontal: ± 20 degreesUSB Plug 'n Play: Projector is compatible with PC and Mac® computersContrast Ratio: Up to 15,000:1Color Reproduction: Up to 1.07 billion colors

General:

Operating Temperature: 41 ˚ to 95 ˚F (5 ˚ to 35 ˚C)Weight: 6.61lb (3.0 kg)

Projection Lens:

Type: Optical Zoom (Manual)/Focus (Manual)F-number: 1.5 – 1.99Focal Length: 18.2 – 29.2 mmZoom Ratio: 1.0 – 1.2

Projector Details:

Input Signal: Auto, RGB, and ComponentInterfaces:

1 x HDMI®
1x HDMI/MHL®
Computer: 2x D-sub 15 pin
Video: 1x RCA
Audio-in: 3x Mini stereo
Audio-in: 1x RCA (L & R)
Network: 1x RJ-45, 100
Mbps Serial: 1x RS-232c
Monitor Out: 1x D-sub 15 pin

Speaker: 16 W (mono)

Projector Dimensions:

Including feet: 12.16" x 11.1" x 3.54"Excluding feet: 12.16" x 11.1" x 4.13"

Remote Control:

Features: Brightness, Contrast, Tint, Saturation, Sharpness, Input signal, Sync, Tracking, Position, Color temperature, VolumeOperating Distance: 26.2 ft (8 m)Operating Angle: Right/left: ± 45 degrees, Upper/lower: +45 to -15 degrees

Power:

Power Supply Voltage: 100 – 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 HzPower Consumption:

331 W (Normal Mode)
227 W (ECO Mode)
2.0 W Standby (Communication On)
0.21 W Standby (Communication Off)

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Notes:

¹ Color brightness (color light output) in brightest mode, measured by a third-party lab in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions.

² Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

³ For wireless functionality, including via the Epson iProjection™ App, the projector must be configured on a network, either through the Ethernet port on the projector (check model specifications for availability) or via a wireless connection. Check your owner’s manual to determine if a wireless LAN module must be purchased separately to enable a wireless connection. Not all Epson projectors are able to be networked. The Epson iProjection App does not support all files and formats. See www.epson.com for details.

⁴ Gamut volume in brightest mode, measured by a third-party lab in 3D in the CIE L*a*b* coordinate space.

⁵ ECO Mode is up to 12,000 hours. Normal Mode is up to 5,500 hours. Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

⁶ For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit www.epson.com/recycle

⁷ SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.

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