Epson America Unveils Second-Generation 1080p Projector at CEDIA Expo 2007 That Achieves 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio and All-Around Superior Image Quality

New Epson PowerLite(R) Pro Cinema 1080 UB Takes Advantage of a New 3LCD

Chip Technology -- D7 with C2Fine(TM) -- to Achieve UltraBlack(TM) Contrast

for Superior Output

    DENVER, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector
 brand worldwide(1) continues to drive innovation in the home theater
 industry with a new high-end projector that delivers true 1080p (1,920 x
 1,080 pixels) resolution and contrast ratios measuring up to 50,000:1.
 Incorporating the latest 3LCD optical engine -- the D7 chip set with C2Fine
 and new UltraBlack technology, this professional home theater projector is
 designed to deliver the industry's best image quality yet for projectors in
 the sub-$5,000 price category.
     Today at CEDIA Expo 2007, Epson America unveiled its first home theater
 projector to take advantage of these engineering breakthroughs with the
 Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB. This new flagship model is built upon
 the new D7 chip set with C2Fine, a new inorganic substrate that uses 12-bit
 video processing and a new polarizing light filter. With this new
 technology, the Pro Cinema 1080 UB can deliver incredible blacks with
 excellent tone response in addition to elevating contrast ratios to much
 higher levels than previous models. Furthermore, by achieving brightness
 levels as high as 1,600 ANSI lumens, the new Pro Cinema 1080 UB is even
 well-suited for rooms where ambient light can't always be eliminated.
     The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB will be available in December
 through authorized CEDIA dealers; pricing will be announced at that time.
     "Beyond offering the best 1080p image quality the market has seen in
 this price category, our engineers have also discovered numerous ways to
 incorporate other unique features and control options that enhance the
 installation, setup and calibration process," said Mike Isgrig, director of
 multimedia projection products, Epson America. "We're certain that most of
 today's professional home theater installers will appreciate these
 enhancements, but we also expect the incredible performance to satisfy the
 needs of today's most discriminating home theater customers."
     The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB is ISF(TM)-certified, ensuring
 it meets the home theater industry's highest standards for video fidelity
 and calibration. Other key features and benefits include:
     -- Two HDMI 1.3 inputs provide connectivity for high definition video
        formats including "future-ready" x.v.Color(TM) with extended color
        gamut
     -- Lens shift (96-degree vertical, and 47-degree horizontal) makes the
        projector more adaptable to a wide range of room configurations that
        may require special setup angles
     -- Epson's exclusive OptiCinema(TM) lens system takes advantage of 14
        lenses, including two aspherical lenses, to maintain superior picture
        integrity across the entire image from corner to corner with zoom ratio
        of 1:2.1
     -- Six axis color adjustment, including new brightness control
     -- Quieter operation; runs as low as 24 db
     -- Epson E-TORL(TM) Lamp engineered to project light more efficiently to
        maximize brightness, uniformity across the entire screen and lamp life
     -- Stylish pearlescent black finish
     -- Spare lamp and ceiling mount included
     -- Three-year limited warranty
     About 3LCD Technology
     3LCD is the world's leading projection technology, delivering
 unbelievable color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an
 advanced 3-chip design, 3LCD offers full-time RGB for brilliant quality
 images without the possibility of color break-up. 3LCD is based on LCD
 technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the
 ultimate viewing experience in a variety of products. For the latest list
 of companies using 3LCD technology in projectors and large screen TVs,
 visit the 3LCD website at http://www.3LCD.com.
     About Epson America Inc.
     Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and
 image output products for the consumer, business, photography, and graphic
 arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added
 point-of-sale (POS) printers and transaction terminals for the retail
 market. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of
 Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of
 high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased
 functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency.
 Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
     Note: Epson and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson
 Corporation. Epson is a registered trademark and E-TORL is a trademark of
 Seiko Epson Corporation. C2Fine, UltraBlack, and OptiCinema are trademarks
 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.
     (1) Based upon Q2 2007 worldwide front projection market share
 estimates
     from Pacific Media Associates.
 
 

SOURCE Epson America Inc.