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Epson Launches New Pro Cinema Projectors with 4K UHD Signal Input and HDR
Engineered to Deliver Immersive 4K Content with HDR and Offer Maximum Installation Flexibility
NEW YORK, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (CE Week, Booth #116) -- Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world, today announced the new, premium Pro Cinema 6040UB and Pro Cinema 4040 featuring 4K Enhancement Technology(1) - Epson's first Pro Cinema projectors with 4K UHD signal input and high dynamic range (HDR) support. These newly designed Pro Cinema projectors deliver up to 2,500 lumens of color brightness and 2,500 lumens of white brightness(2 )and an expansive color gamut to display the entire sRGB and DCI color spaces(3). The projectors are engineered with up to 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and display high dynamic range content, with eye-popping bright colors and Ultra Blacks for a fully immersive large-screen experience.
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"With mesmerizing resolution, up to a million-to-one dynamic contrast ratio and a full range of premium cinema features, the new Pro Cinema projectors are nothing short of amazing," said Rodrigo Catalan, senior product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "Moreover, the flagship Pro Cinema 6040UB offers a level of performance that challenges any 4K projector currently available on the market. Viewers will enjoy stunning quality 4K UHD movies whether delivered from a UHD Blu-ray disk or streaming services."
More About the Pro Cinema 6040UB and 4040
Designed to deliver brilliant, color-rich performance, the Epson Pro Cinema projectors' expansive color gamut is capable of displaying the full sRGB color space, even in the brightest mode, as well as the entire DCI color gamut - the digital cinema standard -- in Digital Cinema Mode. Both projectors include an enhanced optical engiHine and a new, all-glass cinema lens engineered to deliver excellent sharpness and color uniformity with remarkable clarity across the entire screen. Installers and customers can also take advantage of the projectors' powered lens position memory, which enables users to preset up to 10 positions for motorized zoom, focus and lens shift for both standard projection and wide cinema ratios. In addition, a wide lens shift range offers exceptional installation flexibility, with both projectors delivering a super-wide range of up to ± 96.3 percent on the vertical axis and ± 47 percent on the horizontal axis. The projectors also include a new, non-inverting optical engine design, which utilizes an additional high-quality relay lens for Epson's best color field uniformity to date.
The Pro Cinema 6040UB meets the ISF Certification standard. It features independent image calibration tools, plus lockable memory modes that prevent mis-adjustments that may inadvertently happen following installation and calibration. Installers will benefit from other features, including the ability to electronically lock calibration settings. Additionally, Red and Green pixels can be turned off for making adjustments without using a special filter.
Additional Pro Cinema 6040UB and 4040 features include:
-- High Brightness - Ideal for dedicated theater rooms, the Pro Cinema
6040UB features 2,500 lumens of color brightness and 2,500 lumens of
white brightness(2 )and the Pro Cinema 4040 features 2,300 lumens of
color brightness and 2,300 lumens of white brightness(2)
-- Image Enhancement Features - Super Resolution delivers defined edges and
rich image quality, making content come alive; Detail Enhancement
refines surface detail for true-to-life images; users can adjust levels
of sharpness and detail enhancement
-- Exquisite Contrast -- Up to 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for Ultra
Blacks (Pro Cinema 6040UB) and up to 140,000:1 contrast ratio for rich
detail in bright and dark scenes (Pro Cinema 4040
-- Frame Interpolation(5) - Generates multiple new frames between the
originals, reducing motion blur and providing a smoother, theater-like
experience
-- Auto Iris Technology - Adjusts the aperture to provide the optimum
contrast and brightness for each scene
-- Centered Lens Design - Makes installation easy to plan and carry out
with simpler lens-to-screen alignment
-- Picture-in-Picture Mode - Enables twice the content at once from two
HDMI inputs on a single screen
-- Home Entertainment Hub - Supports HDMI for seamless compatibility with
cable/satellite boxes, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players and gaming consoles. It
even connects to smartphones, tablets, and streaming devices such as
Chromecast((TM)), Roku(®), Amazon Fire((TM)) TV and Apple TV(®); also
connect your computer, GoPro(®) and more
-- Color Brightness Specification - Brilliant image quality requires high
color brightness; Epson projectors utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology and
offer up to 3x higher color brightness than leading competitive
projectors(6)
-- Pro Cinema Kit - Features a three-year limited warranty (90 days on
lamps), ISF certification, a ceiling mount, cable cover, and extra lamp
for added installation flexibility
Availability and Support
The Pro Cinema 6040UB (MSRP $3,999) and 4040 (MSRP $2,699) will be available in August through authorized CEDIA dealers. Each projector comes with Epson's industry leading service and support, including toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com/homeentertainment.
The new line of Epson home theater projectors will be on display and demoed at Epson's booth #116 at CE Week June 21-23.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
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: epson.com . You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
NOTE: EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Apple TV is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Chromecast is a trademark of Google 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. Copyright 2016 Epson America, Inc.
(1) 4K Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution to 3840 x 2160 and surpass Full HD image quality. Resolution is 1920 x 1080 in 3D Mode.
(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
(3 )Entire DCI color space can be displayed in Digital Cinema Mode only.
(4) The Pro Cinema 6040UB delivers contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1. The Pro Cinema 4040 delivers contrast ratio up to 140,000:1.
(5 )Supports 1080p/24 Hz or 3D 1080p/24 Hz frame packing only.
(6) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. Leading Epson 3LCD projectors in the home entertainment segment (720p and 1080p) compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD data for June 2013 through May 2014.
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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200 x1051, anakano@walt.com
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Epson Launches New Pro Cinema Projectors with 4K UHD Signal Input and HDR
Engineered to Deliver Immersive 4K Content with HDR and Offer Maximum Installation Flexibility
NEW YORK, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (CE Week, Booth #116) -- Epson, the number-one projector manufacturer in the world, today announced the new, premium Pro Cinema 6040UB and Pro Cinema 4040 featuring 4K Enhancement Technology(1) - Epson's first Pro Cinema projectors with 4K UHD signal input and high dynamic range (HDR) support. These newly designed Pro Cinema projectors deliver up to 2,500 lumens of color brightness and 2,500 lumens of white brightness(2 )and an expansive color gamut to display the entire sRGB and DCI color spaces(3). The projectors are engineered with up to 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and display high dynamic range content, with eye-popping bright colors and Ultra Blacks for a fully immersive large-screen experience.
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"With mesmerizing resolution, up to a million-to-one dynamic contrast ratio and a full range of premium cinema features, the new Pro Cinema projectors are nothing short of amazing," said Rodrigo Catalan, senior product manager, Projectors, Epson America. "Moreover, the flagship Pro Cinema 6040UB offers a level of performance that challenges any 4K projector currently available on the market. Viewers will enjoy stunning quality 4K UHD movies whether delivered from a UHD Blu-ray disk or streaming services."
More About the Pro Cinema 6040UB and 4040
Designed to deliver brilliant, color-rich performance, the Epson Pro Cinema projectors' expansive color gamut is capable of displaying the full sRGB color space, even in the brightest mode, as well as the entire DCI color gamut - the digital cinema standard -- in Digital Cinema Mode. Both projectors include an enhanced optical engiHine and a new, all-glass cinema lens engineered to deliver excellent sharpness and color uniformity with remarkable clarity across the entire screen. Installers and customers can also take advantage of the projectors' powered lens position memory, which enables users to preset up to 10 positions for motorized zoom, focus and lens shift for both standard projection and wide cinema ratios. In addition, a wide lens shift range offers exceptional installation flexibility, with both projectors delivering a super-wide range of up to ± 96.3 percent on the vertical axis and ± 47 percent on the horizontal axis. The projectors also include a new, non-inverting optical engine design, which utilizes an additional high-quality relay lens for Epson's best color field uniformity to date.
The Pro Cinema 6040UB meets the ISF Certification standard. It features independent image calibration tools, plus lockable memory modes that prevent mis-adjustments that may inadvertently happen following installation and calibration. Installers will benefit from other features, including the ability to electronically lock calibration settings. Additionally, Red and Green pixels can be turned off for making adjustments without using a special filter.
Additional Pro Cinema 6040UB and 4040 features include:
-- High Brightness - Ideal for dedicated theater rooms, the Pro Cinema
6040UB features 2,500 lumens of color brightness and 2,500 lumens of
white brightness(2 )and the Pro Cinema 4040 features 2,300 lumens of
color brightness and 2,300 lumens of white brightness(2)
-- Image Enhancement Features - Super Resolution delivers defined edges and
rich image quality, making content come alive; Detail Enhancement
refines surface detail for true-to-life images; users can adjust levels
of sharpness and detail enhancement
-- Exquisite Contrast -- Up to 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for Ultra
Blacks (Pro Cinema 6040UB) and up to 140,000:1 contrast ratio for rich
detail in bright and dark scenes (Pro Cinema 4040
-- Frame Interpolation(5) - Generates multiple new frames between the
originals, reducing motion blur and providing a smoother, theater-like
experience
-- Auto Iris Technology - Adjusts the aperture to provide the optimum
contrast and brightness for each scene
-- Centered Lens Design - Makes installation easy to plan and carry out
with simpler lens-to-screen alignment
-- Picture-in-Picture Mode - Enables twice the content at once from two
HDMI inputs on a single screen
-- Home Entertainment Hub - Supports HDMI for seamless compatibility with
cable/satellite boxes, Blu-ray Disc/DVD players and gaming consoles. It
even connects to smartphones, tablets, and streaming devices such as
Chromecast((TM)), Roku(®), Amazon Fire((TM)) TV and Apple TV(®); also
connect your computer, GoPro(®) and more
-- Color Brightness Specification - Brilliant image quality requires high
color brightness; Epson projectors utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology and
offer up to 3x higher color brightness than leading competitive
projectors(6)
-- Pro Cinema Kit - Features a three-year limited warranty (90 days on
lamps), ISF certification, a ceiling mount, cable cover, and extra lamp
for added installation flexibility
Availability and Support
The Pro Cinema 6040UB (MSRP $3,999) and 4040 (MSRP $2,699) will be available in August through authorized CEDIA dealers. Each projector comes with Epson's industry leading service and support, including toll-free access to Epson's PrivateLine(®) priority technical support, and free two-business day exchange with Extra Care(SM) Home Service. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com/homeentertainment.
The new line of Epson home theater projectors will be on display and demoed at Epson's booth #116 at CE Week June 21-23.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
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: epson.com . You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/EpsonAmerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
NOTE: EPSON is a registered trademark, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark and Extra Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Apple TV is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Chromecast is a trademark of Google 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. Copyright 2016 Epson America, Inc.
(1) 4K Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution to 3840 x 2160 and surpass Full HD image quality. Resolution is 1920 x 1080 in 3D Mode.
(2) Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
(3 )Entire DCI color space can be displayed in Digital Cinema Mode only.
(4) The Pro Cinema 6040UB delivers contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1. The Pro Cinema 4040 delivers contrast ratio up to 140,000:1.
(5 )Supports 1080p/24 Hz or 3D 1080p/24 Hz frame packing only.
(6) Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. Leading Epson 3LCD projectors in the home entertainment segment (720p and 1080p) compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD data for June 2013 through May 2014.
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CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., 562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com, Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408-369-7200 x1051, anakano@walt.com
Web Site: http://www.epson.com