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Get sharper, get darker! Epson breaks new boundaries in home cinema projection with its Full HD 1080p 3LCD projector, the EMP-TW2000 (9/10/2007)

The Epson EMP-TW2000 is Epson's second 3LCD projector to incorporate the latest Epson Full HD 1080p panel. It also features an amazing contrast ratio and powerful brightness to ensure crisp and sharp images in any light conditions. The EMP-TW2000 is the ideal projector for those seeking a premium high-definition viewing experience at home.

Epson, worldwide leader in the video-projector market for the past 6 years (Source: Decision Tree Consulting Limited) and the most innovative brand on the market, announces the launch of the EMP-TW2000. The Full HD 1080p home cinema projector incorporates Epson's new 3LCD technology, the Dream Seven 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-TW2000 integrates the latest HDMI v1.3 connectivity (2 interfaces) and a new powerful lens by Fujinon with 2.1x zoom. Viewing quality is further enhanced with an amazing contrast ratio of 50,000:1 and a brightness of 1600 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 ensure hours of big screen entertainment at home Epson is providing a three year warranty on the projector lamp.

C2 Fine technology delivers sharp, clear images and a true black. Its ability to offer such superior output is due 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 Dynamic Iris Optical System and DeepBlack technology further add 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 seven colour modes - vivid mode is best suited for light rooms and silver screen 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-TW2000 in a variety of locations in the room, on a coffee table or ceiling mounted.

The EMP-TW2000 will deliver the best quality options the minute it is switched on. However for those who prefer to 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.

The EMP-TW2000 has been certified by the Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) which is dedicated to improving the quality of electronic imaging. ISF has four basic roles in this and the PC industry; consulting with manufacturers regarding product development, dealer training, media communications, and ISF licensing. Following the ISF standards, the EMP-TW2000 can be calibrated by ISF dealers to optimise day and night viewing at home.

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, as demand for high-definition viewing increases, with content becoming available through TV broadcasts, HD DVD, BluRay and even games, more and more people are bringing the big screen into their homes with home cinema projectors The EMP-TW2000 incorporates the new Epson 1080p panel and Epson's unique projector technologies to deliver true HD projection with superior image quality. The result is realistic, sharp images for a first-class viewing experience."

Epson EMP-TW2000 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 (D7) * Amazing contrast ratio of 50,000:1 with Epson DeepBlack technology * Super-high brightness of 1600 ANSI Lumens * Full 10bit video processing and v1.3 HDMI input (x 2) * 1080p/24 fps compatibility. 2-2/48hz or 2-3/60hz pulldown function selectable in OSD * Flexible placement with horizontal/vertical lens shift and 2.1x optical zoom * Connect to a range of input sources including HDMI v1.3 (2), YUV, S-Video and RGB * Further enhance image quality with six-axis colour adjustment and customised gamma adjustment * ISF calibration menus * Seven different colour modes to suit the viewing environment: Vivid, Cinema Day, Natural, Cinema night, HD, Silver screen, x.v.Color * Quiet projection of 24db * Three year warranty on Epson's low energy consumption170W UHE (E-TORL) lamp * £2999 RRP including VAT

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