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Epson announces the EMP-TW1000 1080p 3LCD home cinema projector (28/11/2006)

The Epson EMP-TW1000 is Epson's first 3LCD projector to incorporate the new Epson Full HD 1080p panel. It also features a new lens and unique Epson projector technologies for superior quality output with vibrant colours and true blacks. It is ideal for those seeking a premium high-definition viewing experience at home.

Epson, the European leader in the home cinema projector market announces the launch of the EMP-TW1000. The HD Ready home cinema projector incorporates Epson's new 3LCD technology, the Dream Six panel, which features a native 16:9 resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. These latest 3LCD panels are based on Epson's exclusive Crystal Clear Fine technology (C2 Fine) for crisp, sharp images. The EMP-TW1000 integrates the latest HDMI v1.3 connectivity and a new powerful lens with 2.1x zoom. Viewing quality is further enhanced with a super-high contrast ratio of 12000:1 and a brightness of 1200 ANSI Lumens. Its unique design of smooth curves and a charcoal black finish will make it a striking addition to any home. For peace of mind and to assure hours of big screen entertainment at home Epson is providing a three year warranty to the projector lamp.

C2 Fine technology delivers sharp, clear images and a true black. Its ability to offer such superior output is related to its inorganic alignment layer where the liquid crystal is aligned vertically instead of horizontally. This change means that light leakage is eliminated and the result is smooth images and a pure jet black.

The Epson Auto Iris Optical System further adds to the quality of the projected image by controlling the intensity of light from the lamp. This creates deeper blacks and improved grey scaling in dark scenes and improved crispness and clarity in bright scenes. With the Epson Cinema Filter, a range of viewing modes can be selected to suit the lighting conditions in the room. There are six colour modes - dynamic mode is best suited for light rooms and theatre black for darker environments.

Epson's vertical and horizontal lens shift technology means the projector can be positioned off centre with no distortion to the projected image. The lens can be shifted 96% up and down, as well as 47% left and right, providing users with the flexibility to position the EMP-TW1000 in a variety of locations in the room, on a coffee table or ceiling mounted.

The EMP-TW1000 will deliver the best quality options the minute it is switched on. However for those who prefer to optimise or create individual settings to suit a particular film or ambiance, Epson has included additional features for image enhancement. The Epson six-axis colour adjustment enhances colour hue and saturation for images with great depth. Customised gamma adjustment is used in the same way as a gamma curve on a computer to increase colour sharpness.

Graeme Davidson, Product Manager, Home Cinema Projectors, Epson UK, says, "Movie fans will agree that the best way to watch a film and appreciate its visual effects, is on the big screen, the way the movie makers intended it. Today more and more people are bringing the big screen into their homes with home cinema projectors. As demand for high-definition quality increases, access is available through TV broadcasts, HD DVD, Blu Ray players and even game consoles. It is thanks to Epson, that even the highest quality 3LCD 1080p projection is now available for the consumer market and there is no better way to view high-definition content than on a big screen. The EMP-TW1000 incorporates the new Epson 1080p panel, in addition to Epson's unique projector technologies, delivering a true HD projection with superior image quality. The result is realistic, sharp, images for a first-class viewing experience."

Epson EMP-TW1000 key features summary:

Home cinema projector ideal for those who desire a premium home cinema experience
Full HD with true high-definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
Superior image quality with Epson's C2 Fine inorganic alignment 3LCD technology
Super-high contrast ratio of 12000:1
Brightness of 1200 ANSI Lumens
Optical zoom 2.1x
Connect to a range of input sources including HDMI v1.3, video, YUV S-Video, RGB and SCART
Further enhance image quality with six-axis colour adjustment and customised gamma adjustment
Native 16:9 aspect ratio for a genuine home cinema experience
Three year warranty on Epson's 170W UHE (E-TORL) lamp
Six different colour modes to suit the viewing environment:: Dynamic, Living Room, Natural, Theatre, Theatre Black1 and Theatre Black 2
Vertical and horizontal lens shift allows easy positioning
True 10-bit colour processing for detailed colour and smooth gradation
Quiet projection of 26db
RRP including VAT £2799 (Early price. Final price to be confirmed 2007)
Available February 2007
Three year next day, on-site repair or replace projector warranty (UK)
Three year next day, repair or loan projector warranty (Ireland)

www.epson.co.uk