New projectors quietly slip directly to shelves almost on daily basis, but Epson’s new PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010, and updated Home Cinema series certainly caught our attention. They combine 1080p images with active 3D tech for a cost that home theater builders shouldn’t immediately dismiss. The flagship Pro Cinema 6010 and residential Cinema 5010 lines can output 2,400 lumens while maintaining a contrast ratio of 200,000:1. Both also include the facility to transform 2D content to 3D at the fly. The principle difference between the $4,000 6010 and $3,000 5010 (the wirelessHD-equipped 5010e will run about $3,500) is the included accessories and options: like ceiling mounts, 3D glasses and further lens modes. The budget 3010 ($1,600) and 3010e ($1,800) models sport a more modest 40,000:1 contrast ratio and a pair of,200 lumen rating, but do have a couple of built-in 10W speakers. Oddly, only the 3010 package will include 3D glasses. The professional Cinema 6010 and residential Cinema 5010 line will start shipping in November, while the 3010 series will land in October. Try out the PR after the break.
PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010, Home Cinema 5010/5010e and 3010/3010e Deliver Incredible Brightness for Exceptional 3D and 2D Performance at Home Starting Under $1,600
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 hot 3LCD™ PowerLite® Pro Cinema 6010, and residential 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 outstanding 3D viewing experience at home on an incredible screen. Epson’s new line offers quite a number value-add features and function at varying price levels to deal with virtually all home cinema projection needs, including an entry-level solution available for under $1,600.
Because 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 picture refresh rate of 240Hz panels, delivering ultra-bright images and reduced crosstalk for the last word in 3D viewing at home. These projectors offer high brightness — as much as 2,400 lumens of color and white light output(ii) — and enable viewing on larger screens and in various ambient light conditions. Combined with remarkable contrast and numerous value-add features, including wireless installation options and split screen mode for watching two pictures quickly or watching TV and using the net simultaneously, the professional Cinema 6010, and residential Cinema 5010/5010e and 3010/3010e deliver top 3D and 2D performance and image quality in each in their respective categories.
“an outsized issue with 3D projection at house is the lack of brightness in image and imagine quality,” said Jason Palmer, marketing manager, Epson America. “With the 480 Hz drive technology developed by Epson, we’ve been ready to create a bright, crisp image for home users to really benefit from the 3D experience. Coupled with exceptional 2D quality viewing, these new projectors are an excellent choice for any home cinema.”
More Concerning the Pro Cinema 6010 and residential Cinema 5010/5010e
The professional Cinema 6010 and residential Cinema 5010 and 5010e (wireless) feature an exceptional contrast ratio of as much as 200,000:1 and as much as 2,400 lumens of color and white light output for incredible black levels with a transparent, clean picture. With Epson’s Super Resolution technology and FineFrame™ 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™ lens (2.1 zoom ratio), these projectors deliver top-of-the-line performance and quality. And to further enhance the 3D experience, additionally they 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 additional lamp for installation flexibility.
More Concerning the Home Cinema 3010/3010e
Offering big screen home 3D viewing, the house Cinema 3010 and 3010e (wireless) deliver as much as 2,200 lumens of color and white light output together with an excellent contrast ratio of as much as 40,000:1 for outstanding black levels. To boot, both models feature two built-in 10W speakers for excellent home cinema sound. The house Cinema 3010 also includes two pairs of 3D glasses. These affordably priced projectors offer outstanding 3D and 2D big screen image quality for an affordable price and are perfect 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 subsequent features:
Split screen capabilities in 2D mode for watching two pictures without delay, or watching TV and using the web on the same time
Epson 3LCD technology for fantastic color and detail
Five color modes in 2D and two color modes in 3D to simply adapt to different viewing environments
Epson’s exclusive 230W E-TORL® (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp) offering high brightness and as much as 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 should be available for only $4,000, while the house Cinema 5010 and 5010e are listed at under $3,000 and $3,500, respectively; all might be available through authorized Epson projector dealers in November. The house Cinema 3010 and 3010e may be available online and during dealers in October for $1,599.99 and $1,799.99. These projectors can 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 house Cinema 5010/5010e and 3010/3010e include a two-year limited warranty, while the professional Cinema 6010 features a three-year limited warranty. For more info, please see the detailed spec sheets.
About Epson America Inc.
Epson is a worldwide imaging and innovation leader devoted to exceeding the vision of shoppers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a large lineup starting from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the house, 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 globe. Epson is happy with its ongoing contributions to the worldwide environment and the communities wherein it operates and have been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, a hallmark 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 profit more about Epson, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may hook up with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
Note: Epson and E-TORL are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks, FineFrame is a hallmark, and additional Care is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks in their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
(i) Based upon Q2 2010 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates
(ii) Color and white light output will vary looking 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 through the years.
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