Epson Projector Powerlite 1220 Specifications

							PowerLite® 1220
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
Ready for action at the office or on the go, the Epson PowerLite 1220 \
offers amazing color and image 
quality. Delivering 2600 lumens of color light output and 2600 lumens of white \
light output
1, it provides 
brilliant images in true-to-life color. Featuring native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution and Epson 3LCD 
technology, this compact performer ensures razor-sharp detail for flawless presentations. USB Plug ‘n Play 
instant connectivity makes setup a breeze. This feature allows you to use a standard USB cable to connect 
to your PC or Mac
® for instant projection. The convenient, all-digital, HDMI audio/video connection lets \
you 
share high-definition video content. The possibilities are endless with the Epson PowerLite 1220.  
Brilliant image quality and detail — native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, supports 
input up to 1400 x 1050
Super bright and colorful — 2600 lumens color light output and 2600 lumens
white light output
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Dynamic and effective.    
						

							PowerLite
®
 1220 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
3LCD technology — for quality and color 
that’s beyond amazing
Innovative technology with proven reliability
•	 3	chips	for	true-to-life	color
•	 25%	less	electricity	required	per	lumen	of	brightness	 
 when compared to 1-chip DLP projectors
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•	 Road-tested	reliability	from	a	company	with	 
  over 20 years of experience
Red
Green
Blue
Screen
Lens
Prism
Mirror LCD chip
MirrorDichroic mirror
Dichroic mirror
Lamp
Mirror
3LCD, 3-chip technology
For more information on Epson’s environmental  
programs, go to eco.epson.com
11.6"
3.1"
9.0"
Compact and portable design
Eco Features
•	 Energy-efficient	3LCD	light	engine2
•	 Energy-efficient	E-TORL	lamp
•	 Designed	to	be	recycled4
•	 RoHS	compliant
•	 Epson	America,	Inc.	is	a	SmartWaySM Transport Partner5
E-TORL lamp
Energy-efficient E-TORL® lamp, exclusively
from Epson
•	 Long	lamp	life	lasts	up	to	 
  5000 hours3
•	 Minimizes	both	light	diffraction	 
 and light leakage
•	 E-TORL	lamps	maximize	your	 
  presentation time, while minimizing  
  your costs
The best-selling projectors in the world.
Epson offers a wide range of high-quality projectors to meet almost any need. Built with image
quality and reliability in mind, Epson projectors enhance communication and inspire collaboration,
while offering a low total cost of ownership. From ultraportable projectors designed for educational 
settings to boardroom-ready business projectors, Epson has the model made for you.
PowerLite
®
 1220 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR  
						

							USB Plug 'n Play instant setup
•	 No	more	computer	function	keys	or	bulky	VGA	cables
•	 Just	plug	in	a	standard	USB	cable	and	instantly	project
 from your PC or Mac!
•	 Instantly	view	your	images	on	both	the	screen	and	your
  computer; one standard USB cable does it all!
•	 This	USB	connection	also	enables	you	to	maintain
  control over your presentation with the page up/page
  down function on the remote control
Fast, easy setup and control
•	Instant Off® — no cool-down time required, so it’s ready  
  to shut down when you are
•	 A/V Mute Slide — control your presentation; it’s right at  
  your fingertips
•		 Sleep Mode — set from 1 to 30 minutes to save energy  
  when the A/V Mute Slide is closed or no signal is detected
•		 1.2x optical zoom — offers great positioning flexibility
•		 Direct Power On/Off — power the projector on and
     off with the flip of a wall switch
PowerLite 1220 Features
•	 Brilliant	image	quality	and	detail	— native XGA 
	 (1024	x	768)	resolution,	supports	input	up	to	1400	x	1050
•	 Rich, 	true-to-life 	color 	and 	reliable 	performance 	— 3LCD,   
	 3-chip	technology
•	 USB	Plug	‘n	Play	instant	setup	—	instantly	projects		 	
	 images	from	a	PC	or	Mac	via	a	USB	connection	
•	 HD	quality	with	just	one	cable	—	all-digital,	HDMI	audio/		
  video connection
•	 Super	bright	and	colorful	—	2600	lumens	color	light		 	
	 output,	2600	lumens	white	light	output
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•	 PC-free	slideshows	—	view	JPEG	formatted		 	 	
	 slideshows	via	a	USB	thumb	drive
•	 Quick,	convenient	control	—	Instant	Off/On,	Sleep	Mode		
	 (A/V	Mute),	Direct	Power	Off
•	 Auto	image	alignment	—	automatic	keystone	correction,		
  1.2x optical zoom
•	 The	ultimate	in	portability	—	included	carrying	case	and			
  remote control; compact, lightweight design
•	 Energy-efficient	E-TORL	lamp	—	up	to	5000-hour	
	 lamp	life
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•	 Filters	to	protect	your	investment	—	with	easy	side		 	
	 access	for	hassle-free	maintenance
Brilliant image quality and detail
Resolution	defines	the	level	of	detail	and	depth	you’ll	see	
in	a	projected	image.	It’s	measured	as	the	number	of	pixels	
wide	by	the	number	of	pixels	high.	The	more	pixels,	the	
better	the	image	quality.
Amazing light output 
•	 2600	lumens	color	light	output	and	2600	 
  lumens white light output1 
•	 High	color	light	output	for	bright,	balanced,	 
  colorful images
•	 White	light	output	that’s	measured	using	ISO	21118	 
	 (a	more	rigid	standard	than	the	outdated	ANSI	lumens		
  rating   used by competitive products)
High color light output Low color light output
Actual photographs of images taken from two competing projectors run in 
default mode. Price, resolution and brightness (white light output) are the 
same for both projectors.
800 x 600Meets	basic	
projection 
needs 1024 x 768Ensures	sharper	
detail1280 x 800Offers	the	highest	
quality	and	is	ideal 
for	widescreen 
(16:10) display 
						

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Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine a\
re registered trademarks, Duet is a trademark and Espon Connection is a service mar\
k 
of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. \
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PowerLite® 1220
Multimedia Projector
Product Name  Product Code  UPC
PowerLite 1220 (U.S.)   V11H368420  0 10343 87849 5
Genuine Epson Lamp    V13H010L58  0 10343 87853 2
Replacement Air Filter   V13H134A25  0 10343 87422 0
Epson America, Inc. 
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5 www.epson.com 
www.epson.ca
1 
Light output varies depending on modes (color and white light output).\
 White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard. 
2  Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan 2010. Average of 910 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels.  
3  Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
4  See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle
5  SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
Specifications
Projection System 
Epson 3LCD, 3-chip technology
Projection Method 
Front/rear/ceiling mount
Driving Method 
Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel Number 
786,432 dots (1024 x 768) x 3
White Light Output
1
2600 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)
Color Light Output1
2600 lumens
Aspect Ratio 
4:3
Native Resolution 
1024 x 768 (XGA)
Resize 
640 x 480 (VGA), 1152 x 864 (SXGA),
1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WSXGA),
1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Lamp Type 
200 W UHE
Lamp Life
3
Up to 5000 hours (ECO Mode) 
Up to 4000 hours (Normal Mode)
Throw Ratio Range 
1.48 – 1.77
Size (projected distance) 
30" – 300" (0.76 – 7.62 m) 
Keystone Correction Automatic 
Vertical: ± 11 degrees 
Keystone Correction Manual
Vertical: ± 30 degrees
USB Plug ’n Play 
Projector is Mac compatible via USB, 
HDMI or VGA adapter (not included)
Contrast Ratio 
Up to 2000:1
Color Reproduction
16.77 million colors
Projection Lens
Type 
Manual zoom/Manual focus
F-number 
1.58 – 1.72
Focal Length 
16.9 mm – 20.28 mm
Zoom Ratio 
Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.2
Other
Display Performance 
NTSC: 480 lines 
PAL: 560 lines 
(Depends on observation of the  
multi-burst pattern)
Input Signal 
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/ 
PAL60/SECAM
Interfaces 
Computer/component video: D-sub 15 pin x 1 
S-video: Mini DIN x 1 
Composite video: RCA (Yellow) x 1 
Audio in: RCA x 1 (White/Red)
USB connector: Type B x 1
USB connector: Type A x 1 (USB memory)
HDMI
Speaker 
1 W (mono)
Operating Temperature 
41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C)
Power Supply Voltage 
100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 
280 W
0.3 W Power off
Fan Noise 
37 dB (Normal Mode) 
29 dB (ECO Mode)
Security 
Kensington
®- style lock provision
Password protect function
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Including feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.1"
Excluding feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.0"
Weight: 5.1 lb/2.3 kg
Remote Control
Features 
Source search selection, power, volume, 
e-zoom, A/V mute, freeze, menu, page up and 
down, help, auto, mouse functions
Operating Angle 
Right/left: ± 30 degrees 
Upper/lower: ± 15 degrees
Operating Distance 
19' (6 m)
Support
The Epson ConnectionSM
Pre-sales support 
U.S. and Canada                 800-463-7766 
Internet website                  www.epson.com
Service Programs 
Two-year projector limited warranty, Epson  
Road Service program, Epson PrivateLine
® 
dedicated toll-free support and 90-day limited 
lamp warranty
Contents 
Epson PowerLite 1220 projector, power cable,
computer cable (VGA), USB cable, soft carrying 
case, projector remote control, batteries, user 
manual CD, Quick Setup Sheet, PrivateLine 
support card, registration card and password 
protection sticker
Accessory Part Numbers
Universal projector ceiling mount   ELPMBPJF
Component to VGA video cable  ELPKC19
Soft shoulder case for projector
  and laptop  ELPKS16B 
50" portable screen   ELPSC06 
80" portable pop-up screen  ELPSC08
Duet
™ screen  ELPSC80
ES3000 screen  ELPSC26H
Epson DC-06 USB
  document camera  ELPDC06
Kensington security lock  ELPSL01
Packaging Specifications
PowerLite 1220
Dimensions: 14.6" x 13.4" x 6.4" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight: 9.3 lb 
Genuine Epson Lamp
Dimensions: 6.3" x 5.6" x 5.6" ( W x D x H )
Weight: 0.7 lb
Master Carton
Dimensions: 28.4" x 13.1" x 6.8" ( W x D x H )
Weight: 9.3 lb 
Units Per Master Carton: 10 
Replacement Air Filter
Dimensions: 4.8" x 3.5" x 1.9" ( W x D x H )
Weight: 0.1 lb
Master Carton
Dimensions: 10.1" x 7.3" x 5.7" ( W x D x H )
Weight: 1.3 lb
Units Per Master Carton 10
Audio OutComputer/Component Video
USB (Type B)
Power
S-video
HDMI
USB (Type A)
Composite  Video
Audio In