Here the TW9400 does an excellent job of producing realistic whites that aren’t awash with blue. The Blu-ray of The Revenant is another great test, thanks to its extensive snowy backdrops. Throw on a good quality Blu-ray like The Incredibles and the primary colors pop, the blacks and shadow detail are suitably refined, and the projector squeezes every last pixel of detail from the image. The Epson EH-TW9400 impresses right out of the gate, with the kind of bright, detailed and saturated picture that makes big-screen projection so enjoyable. There are also memory buttons for quickly and easily changing the image’s aspect ratio if you have a scope screen. It has all the major controls laid out in an intuitive fashion, and crucially there’s a backlight that makes it easier to use in the dark. The included remote is chunky but nicely weighted, fitting neatly in the hand. There’s also a VGA computer connector, two USBs (both 2.0, one for service use only), a 12V trigger, and LAN and RS232C ports for easier integration with third-party home control systems. The connections are located in a long recess at the rear of the unit, where you’ll find two HDMI 2.0 inputs with support for HDCP 2.2, 4K/60p, 3D and high dynamic range (HDR10). These can be saved using the lens memory, and depending on the shape of your screen, enable the creation of custom aspect ratios ranging from 1.78:1 to 2.35:1. Motorized lens controls make setup simple, allowing for zoom, focus and shift adjustments. The TW9400 can be stand or ceiling mounted, and while you could use a white wall, for the best image quality invest in a screen. This is important because LCD projectors don’t have a sealed light path, and as such there’s a risk of airborne dirt building up and causing the dreaded ‘dust blobs’. An electric lens cover moves out of the way when powered up, and closes again when off to protect the lens assembly from dust. There’s a high quality lens in the center, with air intake and exhaust vents either side. The TW9400 measures 520 x 450 x 193mm (WxDxH), weighs in at 11kg, and its matte black finish is better suited to dedicated installations. The build quality and price reflect the economies of scale available to the world’s largest projector manufacturer. The Epson EH-TW9400 is big compared to the competition, with a well-made and robust chassis that sports rounded edges.
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