Acer H6560 Full HD Projector with 5,200 Lumens for Bright Home Cinemas and Living Rooms

Overview

The Acer H6560 is aimed at home cinema enthusiasts who value flexibility in room design. Thanks to its high brightness of 5,200 ANSI lumens, this DLP projector also works in rooms that are not fully darkened – ideal for living rooms with daylight. Native Full HD resolution delivers pin-sharp images on screen sizes of up to 300 inches. With an input lag of just 4.2 ms, the H6560 is also suitable for gaming and fast-paced action films.

Key benefits at a glance

• Daylight-capable: 5,200 ANSI lumens for brilliant images even with ambient light
• Extremely low input lag of 4.2 ms – ideal for gaming and fast scenes
• Automatic vertical keystone correction for effortless alignment
• Acer LumiSense dynamically adapts brightness and colour to the surroundings
• Original 24p playback for judder-free Blu-ray films
• Football mode optimises skin tones and greens for sports broadcasts

Picture quality

Picture technology: The Acer H6560 uses DLP technology with a 0.65-inch BrilliantColor DarkChip 3 DMD. Native Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) delivers sharp detail on large screens. With 5,200 ANSI lumens in Standard mode, this projector is one of the brightest Full HD projectors – perfect for rooms with ambient light. The 18,000:1 contrast ensures deep blacks and bright whites.

Colour & picture optimisation: Acer ColorBoost 3D technology combines an optimised image processing algorithm with the DLP chipset and a 6-segment colour wheel to guarantee true-to-life colours over the entire service life – in both 2D and 3D mode. Acer LumiSense technology uses an ambient light sensor to dynamically adapt brightness and colour saturation to the room lighting and optimise picture quality. Football mode automatically adjusts image brightness, saturation, sharpness and gamma values so that skin tones look more authentic and greens more vivid.

Motion reproduction: Original 24p playback displays Blu-ray films at their original 24 frames per second – without distracting judder from 3:2 pulldown. So you see films exactly as the director intended.

Gaming performance

With an input lag of just 4.2 ms, the H6560 responds extremely quickly to inputs – excellent for competitive shooters, racing games and fast-paced action films. Every movement is reproduced instantly on the big screen without noticeable delay. The projector supports HDMI 3D via the integrated HDMI 1.4a standard, so 3D content from suitable playback devices such as 3D Blu-ray players and 3D games consoles can be transmitted directly without an additional PC.

Sound

Built-in speakers: The H6560 has an integrated 10 watt mono speaker. This is sufficient for occasional TV viewing and movie nights, but does not replace an external soundbar or surround system for a real home cinema feel.

Audio outputs: The projector offers a 3.5 mm jack audio output for connecting external amplifiers or soundbars. A 3.5 mm jack audio input is also available.

Setup, projection & in the box

Note on room planning: Add the housing depth of approx. 23.6 cm plus around 10–15 cm for cable connections to the throw distance.

Installation options: The H6560 offers 1.3x optical zoom, which lets you adjust the image size without moving the projector. Automatic vertical keystone correction (±30°) compensates for trapezoidal distortion by itself and projects a rectangular image. In addition, Auto Ceiling-Mount Correction automatically detects overhead installation and rotates the projection by 180° without manual menu settings. Manual horizontal keystone correction (±30°) and 4-corner correction are also available. The projector supports front, rear and ceiling mounting with the corresponding projection modes.

Screen recommendation: For rooms with ambient light, we recommend an ALR screen (ambient light rejecting), which absorbs ambient light and improves contrast. In a darkened home cinema, a classic gain 1.0 screen delivers the best colour reproduction.

Connections: The H6560 offers two HDMI 1.4b inputs with HDCP 1.4, a USB Type A output (5V/1.5A DC) for powering streaming sticks, a 3.5 mm jack audio input, a 3.5 mm jack audio output and an RS-232 port for external control. A 12V trigger output enables automatic control of motorised screens or masking systems.

In the box: The scope of delivery includes a 1.80 m HDMI cable, a lens cap, a carry bag and a printed quick start guide. The power cable is a standard Euro cable (IEC 320 C13).

Light source & operation

Light source: The H6560 uses a 240 watt Osram UHP lamp as its light source. This requires more maintenance and must be replaced at the end of its service life. The top-loading lamp design allows easy lamp replacement from above without removing the projector from its mount – comparable to changing an energy-saving bulb.

Operating noise: In Eco mode, the H6560 runs at just 27 dB(A) – pleasantly quiet and only audible in very quiet film scenes. In Standard mode, the projector is somewhat louder but remains within an acceptable range. Eco mode is ideal for late-night movies, while in Standard mode the noise is barely noticeable during action films and sport.

The 12V trigger output enables automatic control of motorised screens or masking systems. The auto shutdown function switches the projector off automatically if no input signal is received after a preset time – saving power and lamp hours. The AC Power On function switches the projector on automatically as soon as it receives power.

Conclusion

The Acer H6560 is the ideal choice for home cinema enthusiasts who value flexibility in room design and do not want to compromise on picture quality. Its combination of high brightness (5,200 ANSI lumens), low input lag (4.2 ms) and automatic image optimisation makes it a versatile all-rounder for films, sport and gaming. Whether in daylight or in a darkened home cinema, the H6560 consistently delivers sharp, colourful images. The long lamp life and user-friendly top-loading design make it a reliable long-term investment.

The perfect home cinema needs more than just a projector: the right screen, ceiling mount and cables make all the difference. Our home cinema experts will be happy to advise you on the optimal setup – get in touch now.