Epson Projector Powerlite 1950 Specifications

							PowerLite® 1940W, 1950 and 1960
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTORS
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Bright solutions for smaller venues.
Keep presentations shining bright, even in ambient light, with the PowerLite 19\
40W, 1950 and 1960. Designed 
for corporate, education and house of worship use, this family of bright\
, feature-packed solutions projects 
vibrant images in virtually any setting. These sleek projectors can be easily carried between meeting rooms and 
classrooms or can be installed in small- to medium-size venues. Need widescreen, larger-than-life images? 
Select the PowerLite 1940W with WXGA resolution. Award-winning Faroudja DCDi
® technology, featured on 
all these models, reduces noise and enhances sharpness, creating smooth video images. And, Split Screen
1 
enables you to conveniently display content from two different sources simultaneously. This family of PowerLite 
projectors truly is a bright solution for your presentation needs.
Bright, brilliant picture with 3LCD, 3-chip technology   — 4200 lumens color/white light output
2,  
WXGA widescreen resolution (1940W), 4500 lumens color/white light output2, XGA resolution  
(1950) and 5000 lumens color/white light output2, XGA resolution (1960)
Advanced connectivity — DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, Composite, USB
Feature-rich — Split Screen
1, Multi-PC display, PC-free presentation with PDF viewer,  
automatic vertical image correction, easy-slide horizontal keystone correction, DICOM  
Simulation Mode
3 and more
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							PowerLite® 1940W/1950/1960 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTORS
The	best-selling	projectors	in	the	world.
Epson offers a wide range of high-quality projectors to meet most 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 installable business projectors,  
Epson has the model made for you.
WXGA (1280 x 800), 16:10 native resolution — 
for remarkable detail and widescreen   
convenience (1940W only)
The widescreen PowerLite 1940W is ideal for use with the 
latest-generation widescreen computers and great for projecting 
a wide variety of content. Its native 16:10 aspect ratio allows 
you to fully utilize the capabilities of your widescreen computer, 
giving you 30% more image area than a 4:3 image.
The PowerLite 1940W also allows you to display  
4:3 content without losing image quality.
3LCD technology — for quality 
and color that’s beyond amazing
Innovative technology with proven reliability
•	 3	chips	for	full-time,	vibrant	color
•	 25%	less	electricity	required	per	lumen	of	
brightness when compared to 1-chip DLP 
projectors
4
•	 Over	20	years	of	road-tested	reliability	built into every projector
Red
Green
Blue
Screen
Lens
Prism
Mirror 3LCD chips
MirrorDichroic mirror
Dichroic mirror
Lamp
Mirror
3LCD, 3-chip  
technology
Amazing color and white light output
The PowerLite 1900 Series delivers true-to-life, vibrant, colorful 
images, even in ambient light. For today’s color-rich, multimedia 
content, users want a projector that delivers both optimum 
white and color imagery. That is why the industry has developed 
a new metric called Color Light Output.
Brilliant	Image	Quality
PowerLite 1940W   
4200 lumens of color/
white light output
2
PowerLite 1950  
4500 lumens of color/
white light output
2
PowerLite 1960 
5000 lumens of color/ 
white light output
2 
4500
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
4500WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS
4200
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
4200WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS
5000
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
5000WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS
Always look for Color Light Output when 
choosing a projector
•	 For	optimum	image	quality	and	performance,	the	projector	
you choose should offer equal levels of color and white  
light output
•	 When	the	two	measurements	are	not	identical,	images	do	 not look balanced
•	 Whites	may	be	brighter,	making	the	colored	areas	look	  dull and flat
•	 The	combination	of	color	richness	(color	light	output)	 and brightness (white light output) is as critical as the 
combination of bass and treble would be when purchasing 
audio equipment
SVGA
XGA WXGA
WUXGA
XGA (1024 x 768) resolution
WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution
PowerLite 1950/1960 PowerLite 1940W
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.                
						

							PowerLite® 1940W/1950/1960 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTORS
Message broadcasting5
•	Broadcast customized images/alerts over the network for 
announcements or instructions
•	 Send messages to up to 1024 projectors simultaneously  
(message will overwrite the current screen content if the 
projector is being used, unless this function is disabled by  
the presenter)
•	 If the projector is off, message broadcasting will turn it on 
and display the message
Advanced	Networking	Features	and	Cutting	Edge	Technology
Monitor/control projectors remotely 
Easily monitor and control networked Epson projectors using 
the included EasyMP® software
•	 Schedule	remote	power	on/off	functionality;	saves	energy,	  money and time  
•	 Check	the	status	of	each	projector	as	part	of	your	  maintenance routine
•	 Access	maintenance	alerts	for	 connected projectors,  
right from your office
•	 Crestron	RoomView	enabled	—	monitor	and	control	your	 projector with your existing RoomView software
Digital DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity
DisplayPort and an HDMI digital display interface enable the 
projector to easily project digital content including video and 
audio. Both are compatible with the latest laptops, Blu-ray
®, 
DVD and other media players. Future proof your digital content.
Split Screen1 feature
Project two images (video or still) side-by-side from two 
different sources simultaneously. You can choose from three 
layout options, swap the images/display sizes, choose the 
source for the audio and even display closed captioning if the 
source signal includes it.
EPSON iProjection App via  
Networked Projector
Connect your projector via an RJ-45 cable to a wireless-
capable network and you can project using your iOS device. 
Share your presentations files, photos and more from your 
iPad
®/iPod®/iPhone® via the EPSON iProjection application.
For more information, visit www.epson.com/ProjectorApp      
						

							For more information on Epson’s environmental  
programs, go to eco.epson.com
Eco Features
•	 Energy-efficient	3LCD	light	engine4
•	 Recyclable	product	6
•	 Epson	America,	Inc.	is	a	SmartWay	SM Transport Partner 7
Ease	of	Use
Multi-PC projection
EPSON Multi-PC Collaboration utility allows you to display four 
individual PC screens simultaneously over the network with up 
to 32 PCs connected to the same projector. This feature is a 
great tool for meetings or classroom projects where multiple 
users can present and share ideas and graphics. 
PC-free presentations including PDFs
Just plug your USB hard drive into the USB port, and you are 
ready to display documents and images stored on your USB 
drive. Present a slideshow without having to connect to a PC. 
Compatible with the following file formats: PDF, JPEG, BMP, 
GIF, PNG 
 
Horizontal keystone slider
Epson’s horizontal image correction means you can project 
a rectangular image from almost any angle. Just move the 
easy-slide control bar to make the necessary adjustments. 
Your projector can be off to the side and above or below the 
screen, while your presentation is front and center.
With horizontal keystone
Without horizontal keystone
PowerLite  1940W
Widescreen
resolution
PowerLite  1950
Brighter images
PowerLite 1960
Step up to ultra-bright
images
4200 lumens2
4500 lumens2
5000 lumens2
WXGAResolution
1280 x 800
XGAResolution
1024 x 768
XGAResolution
1024 x 768
Multimedia
The EPSON  1900 series
multimedia projectors 
Model Comparison
Fast, easy setup and control
•	 USB	Plug	'n	Play	—	simply	connect	your	PC	to	the	projector	
and start presenting
•	 1.6x	optical	zoom	—	offers	great	positioning	flexibility	to	fit	 large or small rooms
•	 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
•	 Direct	Power	On/Off	—	power	the	projector	on	and	off	with	 the flip of a wall switch
•	 Instant	Off	—	no	cool	down	time	required,	so	it	is	ready	to	 shut down when you are     
						

							PowerLite 1940W, 1950 and 1960 
Features  
•	Bright,	brilliant	performance	— 4200 lumens color/white light output2 (1940W), 4500 lumens color/white  
light output2 (1950) and 5000 lumens color/white light 
output2 (1960)
•	Remarkable	detail — XGA resolution (1950 and 1960);  widescreen WXGA resolution (1940W); 3LCD,  
3-chip technology; up to 3000:1 contrast ratio
•	Powerful	video	performance — Faroudja DCDi  Cinema, deinterlacing, noise reduction and sharpness 
enhancement for ultra-smooth video
•	Digital	DisplayPort	and	HDMI	connectivity	— easily  transmit both audio and video
•	Split	Screen
1	feature — project two images (video 
or still) side-by-side from two different sources 
simultaneously
•	Multi-PC	projection	— display up to four individual  screens simultaneously over the network to a  
total of 32 users 
•	PC-free	slideshows — display images from your   USB hard drive (supports PDF, JPEG, BMP, GIF  
and PNG files)
•	Network	monitor	and	control	— included EPSON  monitor software allows for remote monitor and control 
of EPSON networked projectors; also compatible with 
Crestron
® RoomView®
•	Message	broadcasting5 — broadcasts customized 
images/alerts over the network for announcements  
or instructions
•	EPSON	iProjection
™ — share files and photos from 
mobile Apple® devices via your networked  
EPSON projector
•	Automatic	image	adjustments — automatic vertical  keystone correction for greater positioning flexibility
•	Horizontal	keystone	slider	tool	— adjust the horizontal  keystone with a single gesture; allows for greater 
positioning flexibility
•	DICOM	Simulation	Mode
3 — ideal for viewing 
grayscale images, such as X-rays, for training and 
educational purposes
•	Precision	color — 6-axis color adjustment to control  hue, saturation and brightness
•	Instant	Off
® — no cool-down time required, so it’s 
ready to shut down when you are
Full	Featured	Performance
Award-winning Faroudja DCDi Cinema  
for advanced video quality
Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a video enhancement technology, 
used primarily for film viewing, that produces exceptional 
image quality without introducing artifacts. Faroudja developed 
DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) to reduce 
jagged images by using a unique algorithm. This algorithm, 
in combination with the 
technology’s decoding, 
deinterlacing and 
enhancement features, 
won an Emmy Award 
from the National 
Academy of Television 
Arts and Sciences.
Advanced color adjustments
For special projection material such as high-quality 
photographs or artwork, users can adjust the hue, saturation 
and brightness for six colors, RGBCMY (Red, Green, Blue, 
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). 
DICOM Simulation Mode3
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine) 
is a standard for handling, storing, printing and transmitting 
medical imaging information. The projector’s DICOM Simulation 
Mode enables users to reproduce images with an advanced 
grayscale level that simulates DICOM Part 14. This mode is 
ideal for viewing grayscale medical images, such as X-rays, for 
training and educational purposes.
   Normal Mode   DICOM Simulation Mode   
						

							PowerLite® 1940W, 1950, 1960
Multimedia Projectors
Product Name  Product Code  UPC
PowerLite 1940W  V11H474020  0 10343 90072 1
PowerLite 1950  V11H491020 0 10343 90071 4 
PowerLite 1960  V11H473020 0 10343 90073 8
Genuine EPSON Lamp  V13H010L75 0 10343 90015 8
Replacement Air Filter  V13H134A41 0 10343 90013 4
Specifications
Projection System 
High-aperture EPSON 3LCD, 3-chip technology
Projection Method 
Front/ceiling mount, table
LCD Driving Method 
EPSON Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel Number 
PowerLite 1940W: 1,024,000 x 3LCDs
PowerLite 1950: 786,432 x 3LCDs
PowerLite 1960: 786,432 x 3LCDs
Color Light Output
2 
PowerLite 1940W: 4200 lumens 
PowerLite 1950: 4500 lumens 
PowerLite 1960: 5000 lumens
White Light Output
2 (ISO 21118 standard) 
PowerLite 1940W: 4200 lumens 
PowerLite 1950: 4500 lumens 
PowerLite 1960: 5000 lumens
Aspect Ratio 
PowerLite 1940W: Native 16:10 
PowerLite 1950: Native 4:3 
PowerLite 1960: Native 4:3
Native Resolution 
PowerLite 1940W: WXGA (1280 x 800) 
PowerLite 1950: XGA (1024 x 768) 
PowerLite 1960: XGA (1024 x 768)
Contrast Ratio (Normal, Dynamic Mode) 
Up to 3000:1
Color Reproduction 
16.77 million colors
Lamp Type 
245 W UHE 
Lamp Life
8 
Up to 4000 hours (ECO Mode)  
Up to 2500 hours (Normal Mode)
Brightness Uniformity (typical) 
89%
Pixel Arrangement 
Cross stripe
Projection Lens
Screen Throw Ratio Range 
1.38 – 2.24
Size (projected distance) 
PowerLite 1940W: 29" – 280" 
PowerLite 1950: 30" – 300" 
PowerLite 1960: 30" – 300"
Type 
Manual zoom/focus
F-number: 1.51 – 1.99
Focal Length 
18.2 mm – 29.2 mm 
Zoom Ratio 
Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.6
Keystone Correction 
Vertical: -30 degrees to +30 degrees 
Horizontal: -30 degrees to +30 degrees
Video
Video Standards 
Analog: NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/
PAL60/SECAM 
HDMI: 480i/576i/480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
Video Processing 
3D Y/C separation, 3D noise reduction, mosquito 
noise reduction 
DCDi – Directional Correlational Deinterlacing 
Motion-compensated Interlace-Progressive 
conversion (2:2, 3:2 film detection)  
Closed captioning
Networking 
Connectivity  
Wired: Integrated 10/100 Mbps
Remote Control and Management  
EasyMP Monitor 
AMX Duet and Device Discovery 
Crestron Integrated Partner and RoomView 
PJLink
 Interfaces
DisplayPort  
HDMI 
Computer: D-sub 15 pin x 2 
Video: RCA   
Wired Network: RJ-45   
Serial: RS-232c 
Monitor-Out: D-sub 15 pin 
USB (Type A): For PC-free and document camera   
USB (Type B): For computer
Other
Speaker: 10 W mono
Audio Output: 3.5mm Jack
Operating Temperature 
41 ° to 95 °F (5 ° to 35 °C)
Power Supply Voltage 
100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Power Consumption 
1940W – 311 W  
1950 – 353 W  
1960 – 353 W   
3.8 W standby (Network on) 
0.5 W standby (Network off)
Fan Noise 
37 dB (Normal Mode) 
29 dB (ECO Mode)
Security 
Kensington
 – style lock provision, anchor 
(metal) bar for security lock or cable
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Excluding feet 
14.8" x 10.7" x 3.6" (377 x 271 x 93 mm) 
Weight 
8.5 lb (3.9 kg)
Remote Control
Features 
Color mode, brightness, contrast, tint, color 
saturation, sharpness, input signal, sync, source 
search, Split Screen
1
Operating Angle 
Front: Upper/lower 0 to +16 degrees 
Left/Right: N/A 
Rear: N/A
Operating Distance 
39" – 138"
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, 90-day 
limited lamp warranty, EPSON Road Service 
program and PrivateLine
® dedicated toll-free 
support (U.S. and Canada only)
What's in the Box
A PowerLite projector, power cable, computer 
cable, projector remote control, batteries, user 
manual CD, Quick Setup Sheet, PrivateLine  
support card, password protection sticker,  
monitor and control CD
Optional Accessories
Geniune EPSON lamp   V13H010L75
Replacement air filter  V13H134A41
Replacement remote control  1566064
Universal projector ceiling mount  ELPMBPJF
Adjustable suspended ceiling  
channel kit   ELPMBP01
False ceiling plate kit   ELPMBP02
Kensington security lock  ELPSL01
Carrying case   V12H001K65
Packaging Specifications
PowerLite 1940W, 1950, 1960  
Dimensions: 20.35" x 13.46" x 7.7" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 12.3 lbs (5.5kg)
Genuine EPSON Lamp 
Dimensions: 6.1" x 5.4" x 5.5" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 0.9 lbs (0.42kg) 
Master Carton   
Dimensions: 28.1" x 12.9" x 6.4" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 11.4 lbs (5.17kg) 
Quantity: 10
Replacement Air Filter  
Dimensions: 7.9" x 3.1" x 1.0" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 0.1 lbs (46g) 
Master Carton 
Dimensions: 11.1" x 8.1" x 3.3"  (W x D x H) 
Weight: 1.4 lbs (0.64kg) 
Quantity: 10 
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3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson	Canada	Limited 
185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3 www.epson.com 
www.epson.ca
Specifications subject to change without notice. EPSON, EasyMP, Instant Off and PowerLite are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better 
Future and EPSON iProjection are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, In\
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Consult your user manual for input combinations.
2  Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. White\
 light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
3   This projector does not meet the DICOM standard Part 14 and should not be used as a medical diagnostic device.
4   Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2012. Average of 1122 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy 
effciency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per 
lumen in each of the five segments.
5  Works only with EPSON projectors that support presentation over the network capability.
6   See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at 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.
8  Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
PowerLite® 1940W, 1950, 1960
Multimedia Projectors
Video
Computer 1 Monitor Out Computer 2
HDMI
DisplayPort
10 W Speaker
RS-232c LAN
USB (Type A) USB 
(Type B)
Audio 2 Audio R & L
Audio 1 
Audio Out
Power
Kensington® Security 
Lock Port