Epson America Unveils Second-Generation 1080p Projector At CEDIA Expo 2007

September 11, 2007

Epson 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 C”Fine 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. 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 C”Fine, 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™-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™ 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™ 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™ 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

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