Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Projector

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Epson's MegaPlex MG-850HD is an All-in-One, HD 720p Projector, Speaker and Apple-Device Dock Combo

Get ready to super-size your digital lifestyle with the MegaPlex MG-850HD portable digital dock projector and speaker combo. This revolutionary product reinvents how you share presentations, slideshows, high-def movies, audio and more. The easy-to-use MegaPlex MG-850HD eliminates the confinement of small screens and lets you share multimedia content from your digital device, from the boardroom to the media room. Place your Apple® device in the built-in dock. Or, connect your smartphone, tablet, gaming console, PC and more. Remarkable resolution and bright output (2800 lumens of color and white light output) ensure vivid content, even when it’s enlarged to a 100-inch image. Add in the built-in stereo speakers and portable design and MegaPlex MG-850HD is sure to transform how you collaborate and interact, whether at work or at home. Simply connect, project and play.

Key Features:

  • Super-size content from digital devices — easily scale up presentations, movies and more (up to 12x larger than a 40-inch screen)
  • Ultra-bright HD images with saturated colors — HD 720p resolution and 2800 lumens color / white light output1 to display large images clearly
  • Built-in dock — perfect for your Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad; also charges them while docked
  • Versatility for a wide range of devices — simply connect, project and share your presentations, movies and more
  • Big stereo sound — two built-in 10-watt speakers enhance your presentation with audio or amplify the speaker's voice (includes mic input)
  • Built to travel — carrying handle makes it easy to take anywhere (electrical outlet required)
  • Maximum flexibility — HDMI plus other audio / video connections
  • Share audio files — can be used as a speaker dock without displaying video
  • Rich, vibrant color and reliable performance — 3LCD, 3-chip technology
  • USB Plug 'n Play instant setup — instantly projects audio and video from a PC or Mac via a USB connection
  • PC-free slideshows — plug your USB memory device into the USB port and present
Click on a spec (like Resolution:) to learn more about it. Click here for the complete glossary.
Image Quality Projector Calculator See Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Image Size Calculator »
Resolution Wide XGA (1280 x 800)
Brightness 2800 lumens
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Uniformity --
No. of Colors 16.77 million colors
Aspect Ratio(s) Native - 16:10
Other(s) - 4:3, 16:9
Display Type DLP®; Epson 3LCD, 3-chip technology
Compatibility
Data Signals Native: WXGA ( 1280 x 800) PC & MAC Compatible
Video Signals 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p /720p / 1080i NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL / M-PAL /N-PAL / PAL60 / SECAM
H Sync --
V Sync --
3D Ready No
Dot Clock --
Connectivity
Inputs / Outputs
  • Component, RCA (Y,Pb,Pr)
  • Composite Video, RCA
  • HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface for digital video and digital audio)
  • VGA (Analog data, mini D-Sub 15-pin)
  • USB Type A
  • Analog Audio (RCA) (R-L)
  • Stereo Mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
View the manufacturers spec sheet for a complete list of Inputs and Outputs
Built-in Audio Two integrated 10 W stereo speakers
Projection Lens Projector Calculator See Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD Image Size Calculator »
Lens Manual Focus/Manual Optical Zoom / Digital 1.0 - 1.2 F - 1.58 - 1.72 / f- 16.9 mm – 20.28 mm
Throw Ratio 1.3 - 1.56:1
Keystone Corr. Horizontal and Vertical
Specs: Vertical ±30 degrees (auto) / Horizontal ±30 degrees (slide bar)
Lens Shift --
Proj. Methods Front / Rear
General
Dimensions 13.4" x 4.6" x 11.5" (W x H x D)
Unit Weight 8.6 lbs.
Operation
Power Supply 100-240 V AC +/- 10% , 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 200
Ecomode Yes
(Brightness: 2240 lumens; Noise: 29 dB)
FCC Class A
Audible Noise 35.0 dB
Lamp E-TORL® 200 W UHE
Lamp Life 5000 hours
Replacement Lamp
Cost
EPSV13H010L67, $199.99     
Included Accessories
Items Included Power cord, Remote control and AA batteries, CD ROM with user guides, iPad docking bracket
Remote Control Yes
Remote Control Included
Carry Case No
Carry Case NOT Included
Warranty
Projector 2 year warranty
Lamp --

* -- indicates specification not published by manufacturer.

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EpsonMegaPlex MG-850HD
 
3.3

(based on 6 reviews)

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1/9/2013
 
5.0

Great Value

By Chios1969

from Pasadena, California

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

It's a very nice and obviously portable unit from Epson for the money, and very easy setup with both the iPad and A/V inputs. The clarity was better than I expected and it was very easy to 'true' the image. The sound was very good with the built-ins and the online interface was very intuitive, so much so that the printed quick start installation was hardly needed. I'm very pleased with what Epson has offered for the price.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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12/2/2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not compatible with iPhone 5

By tech-savvy chic

from LA

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

It's too bad there is no convenient solution for iphone5 use. Technical support is clueless when it comes to the Lightning port on the new Apple iPhone5. I purchased a 30-pin to Lightning adaptor from Apple. It simply allows users to connect with all their previous accessories. When I placed my phone on the dock with the adaptor, the Epson recognizes that there is an iPod device attached, but it does not project what is displayed on my iPhone5. I've heard of a convoluted workaround using an HDMI cable & an additional adaptor. With all of that, I may as well purchase a different product with direct support for the latest iPhone devices. Or, at the very least, Epson should release a "software patch" or an App that will make this compatible.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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11/7/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

no iPhone 5 support

By MSH

from Austin, TX

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

Epson does not and will not offer support or the docking hardware for iPhone 5 (or further releases). Buyer beware.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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6/18/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Dock is bad quality

By Quinn

from West linn, or

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

I was so excited to receive this projector for family fun, so when it arrived I quickly unpacked it only to find out that the dock didn't work!!! I noticed the iPod dock looked like it had some grease on the bottom but didn't pay much attention until I realized that the dock didn't work. Now I get the joy of dealing with customer service without even getting a chance to use it!

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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12/26/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Bought this with fingers crossed...

By dcdcosta

from Weston, Florida

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

After reading ecstatic reviews on this projector I decided to get it with Epson's money-back assurance. My main worry was that the picture would be disappointing when judged against my excellent 46inch Sony LCD. Well, it turns out that the LCD still wins (obviously) but the Epson runs it a very decent second while providing the large-screen movie experience I wanted. It is useable in "normal" light and VERY nice at night: bright, sharp. I also purchased an Epson screen -- a necessity with projectors, I think. I did have one glitch in getting it up & running with my system. When I tried to connect it directly via HDMI to my AT&T cable-box/DVR it refused to play sound on HD material. Regular video was fine, but HD audio came across as a roar. Calls to support yielded suggestions and I finally tracked down the problem to direct connections to the AT&T box; when I routed the HDMI signal via my receiver (which is what I really should have done, so the Epson would provide the picture and my home speakers the sound) everything was perfect. The projector controls are easy and logical and the overall experience very satisfying. My only real wish for this unit is that it would provide direct support for playing VOB/.iso files directly from an attached hard drive. But this is a detail -- the unit functions just as advertised. And that large picture definitely improves the experience.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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11/9/2011
 
5.0

Brilliant Images

By fstopover

from Tuscaloosa, AL

Comments about Epson MegaPlex MG-850HD:

The image quality, using iPhoto images on my Macbook is superb. There are ports for every kind of cable. The ease of use is exceptionable.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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  • Q:

    I am looking for an outdoor movie projector, are there specific brands or makes that are made for outdoors, or will any projector work?
    Asked on 5/13/2013 by Joe

    1 answer

    • A:

      Any projector will work but, if you're planning on using it somewhere with ambient lighting or on nights where the moon is in the sky, you have to consider the amount of lumen. This projector is sufficiently bright to work outside on dark nights. A brighter projector is needed if there is an ambient light source.

      Answered on 5/14/2013 by Community Answer from None

  • Q:

    Can you stream movies/shows from Apple TV to this system for outdoor use?
    Asked on 3/10/2013 by Patriot fan

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      Yes

      Answered on 3/14/2013 by todd from Tampa

    • A:

      Yes you can stream movies with this device.

      Answered on 3/11/2013 by Community Answer from None

  • Q:

    Does this projector have a ceiling mount?
    Asked on 11/16/2012 by Azher from Canada

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      You can not ceiling mount this Projector.

      Answered on 11/30/2012 by Anonymous

    • A:

      No, there is not a ceiling mount.

      Answered on 11/16/2012 by Community Answer from None

  • Q:

    Can you hook up X-box to this?
    Asked on 8/14/2012 by Barbie doll from VA

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      yes, you can!

      Answered on 8/21/2012 by Anonymous

    • A:

      Yes, you can. The A/V cable should allow you to do that.

      Answered on 8/15/2012 by Community Answer from None

  • Q:

    Can you show dvd's with this product.
    Asked on 7/31/2012 by frank from Baltimore, md

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      You can play DVD's through your DVD player and the HDMI cable going to the Projector from your DVD player. This unit does not have a built in DVD player. If that is what you are looking for you want the MovieMate or the Presenter.

      Answered on 8/7/2012 by Anonymous

    • A:

      Use your Nintendo Wii, Microsoft XBox, Sony Playstation, PC, Mac, TV receiver, DVD player, Android, smartphone and more with the MegaPlex MG-850HD, just simply plug them in.

      Answered on 7/31/2012 by Community Answer from None

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    Can this projector be hooked up to watch cable tv?
    Asked on 5/9/2012 by Wantstoknowtheanswer

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      Yes, you need to hook it up to a cable box via Component, Composite, or HDMI.

      Answered on 5/14/2012 by Anonymous
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