Epson Launches Full Line of 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p 3LCD Home Theater Projectors for Cinema Enthusiasts and Custom Installers

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — (CEDIA Expo 2011, Booth 3751) –
Epson America today announced its first line of 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p home
theater projectors with the new 3LCD(TM) PowerLite® Pro Cinema 6010, and Home
Cinema 5010/5010e and 3010/3010e. With both home cinema enthusiasts and custom
installers in mind, Epson utilizes new Bright 3D Drive technology for an
exceptional 3D viewing experience at home on a big screen. Epson’s new line
offers a range of value-add features and performance at varying price levels to
accommodate virtually all home cinema projection needs, including an entry-level
solution available for less than $1,600.

As the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(i) Epson utilizes full HD,
active shutter 3D, with 1080p resolution and Bright 3D Drive Technology, which
drives the panels at 480 Hz, essentially doubling the image refresh rate of
240Hz panels, delivering ultra-bright images and reduced crosstalk for the
ultimate in 3D viewing at home. These projectors offer high brightness — up to
2,400 lumens of color and white light output(ii) — and enable viewing on larger
screens and in a range of ambient light conditions. Combined with remarkable
contrast and a number of value-add features, including wireless installation
options and split screen mode for watching two pictures at once or watching TV
and using the Internet at the same time, the Pro Cinema 6010, and Home Cinema
5010/5010e and 3010/3010e deliver top 3D and 2D performance and image quality in
each of their respective categories.

“A large issue with 3D projection at home is the loss of brightness in image and
picture quality,” said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. “With the
480 Hz drive technology developed by Epson, we’ve been able to create a bright,
crisp image for home users to truly enjoy the 3D experience. Coupled with
exceptional 2D quality viewing, these new projectors are an outstanding choice
for any home cinema.”

More About the Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010/5010e

The Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010 and 5010e (wireless) feature an
outstanding contrast ratio of up to 200,000:1 and up to 2,400 lumens of color
and white light output for incredible black levels with a clear, clean picture.
With Epson’s Super Resolution technology and FineFrame(TM) technology for
smoother frame interpolation and sharper video quality (2D Mode), cinema filter
feature for larger color space and improved color fidelity and a Fujinon®
OptiCinema(TM) lens (2.1 zoom ratio), these projectors deliver top-of-the-line
performance and quality. And to further enhance the 3D experience, they also
include 2D to 3D conversion. The flagship Pro Cinema 6010 also adds two
anamorphic lens modes, two pairs of 3D glasses, ISF calibration, color
isolation, and a ceiling mount, cable cover and extra lamp for installation
flexibility.

More About the Home Cinema 3010/3010e

Offering big screen home 3D viewing, the Home Cinema 3010 and 3010e (wireless)
deliver up to 2,200 lumens of color and white light output along with a superb
contrast ratio of up to 40,000:1 for outstanding black levels. In addition, both
models feature two built-in 10W speakers for great home cinema sound. The Home
Cinema 3010 also includes two pairs of 3D glasses. These affordably priced
projectors offer outstanding 3D and 2D big screen image quality for a reasonable
price and are ideal for home cinema enthusiasts who don’t require installation
or professional-level color tools.

Additional Features of Epson’s 2D and 3D Full HD 1080p Home Theater Projector
Line-up

Further augmenting performance, value and total cost of 3LCD projector
ownership, each model also shares the following features:

— Split screen capabilities in 2D mode for watching two pictures at once,
or watching TV and using the Internet at the same time
— Epson 3LCD technology for amazing color and detail
— Five color modes in 2D and two color modes in 3D to easily adapt to
different viewing environments
— Epson’s exclusive 230W E-TORL® (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp)
offering high brightness and up to 6,000 hours of lamp life(iii)
— HDMI (two), component video, composite video, VGA, RCA audio, and USB
connections for flexibility
— Wireless transmitter included with Home Cinema 3010e and 5010e for
ultimate installation flexibility without wires, using the WirelessHD
standard to send uncompressed high-definition video over short distances
to the projector
— Two pairs of 3D glasses included with Home Cinema 3010 and Pro Home
Cinema 6010; 3D glasses sold separately for Home Cinema 3010e, 5010 and
5010e

Availability and Support

The PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010 will be available for less than $4,000, while the
Home Cinema 5010 and 5010e are listed at under $3,000 and $3,500, respectively;
all will be available through authorized Epson projector dealers in November.
The Home Cinema 3010 and 3010e will be available online and through dealers in
October for $1,599.99 and $1,799.99. These projectors will also be on display at
CEDIA Expo 2011.

Each model comes with Epson’s industry leading service and support, including
toll-free access to Epson’s PrivateLine® priority technical support, 90-day
limited lamp warranty, and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM)
Home Service. The Home Cinema 5010/5010e and 3010/3010e include a two-year
limited warranty, while the Pro Cinema 6010 includes a three-year limited
warranty. For more information, please see the detailed spec sheets.

About Epson America Inc.

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the
vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision
technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for
business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based
Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 75,000 employees in
100 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to
the global environment and the communities in which it operates and has been
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading
companies in economic, environmental and social criteria, for the third year in
a row. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson’s regional
headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson,
please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook
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Note: Epson and E-TORL are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks, FineFrame is a trademark,
and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and
brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective
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(i) Based upon Q2 2010 worldwide front projection market share estimates from
Pacific Media Associates

(ii) Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. White
light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(iii) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions
and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

SOURCE Epson America