Epson Introduces Brighter EX-Series Projectors for Small to Medium Sized Businesses

MARKHAM, ON. – August 20, 2013 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide¹, today introduced its new EX-Series – four multimedia projectors offering a wide range of features to meet the needs of nearly any small- to medium-sized business and consumer. The EX7220, EX6220, EX5220, and EX3220 projectors offer high brightness and a suite of custom features that enable flexible positioning and stress-free setup, directly addressing customer requests for simple and bright projection solutions.

“Whether projecting in meeting rooms, on the road or at home, the new EX-Series projectors deliver proven performance with a wide range of features and high brightness that meet the needs of any customer,” said Jason Meyer, product manager, Projection, Epson America, Inc. “And, for the first time, we are able to offer a model with wireless connectivity under $550, so customers can project wirelessly from a laptop, smartphone or tablet.”

The EX-Series offers features to meet the needs of a diverse customer set, including connectivity options, easy setup features and high brightness:

More about the EX-Series

According to TFCinfo, brightness is one of the top features customers look for when purchasing projectors³, and Epson projectors offer three times brighter colours than leading competitive projectors with 3LCD, 3-chip technology⁴. The EX-Series deliver outstanding brightness, and also include simple set-up and flexible positioning with automatic vertical keystone and a horizontal keystone slider, as well as HDMI connectivity. In addition, Epson delivers solutions to fit any need with the EX7220 and EX6220 offering widescreen capabilities, and the EX7220 and EX5220 including wireless functionality for easy connection from a laptop. With the free Epson iProjection^TM application users can project wirelessly from their iOS and Android devices. Additional features include:

• 3LCD Technology: Features the latest, 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver amazing, true-to-life colour and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD technology provides an energy efficient light engine which uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to 1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness⁵
• Simple Connectivity: HDMI digital video and audio in one cable for easy setup; wireless connectivity on the EX5220 and EX7220
• iProjection: Leveraging the Epson iProjection application, presenters can project to the EX5220 and EX7220 from most iOS Apple devices running iOS 4.2 or later and most Android devices running Android 2.3 or later
• USB Plug ‘n Play: Instantly projects images, video and audio from a Windows^® PC or Mac^® computer via a USB connection, allowing for easier set up and eliminating the need for bulky VGA cables and toggling between computer keys
• Keystone Correction: Squares the image even if the projector is placed off-center from the screen – all four models feature automatic vertical keystone correction and manual horizontal keystone correction provides easy and convenient operation in multiple settings
• Lens Control: Provides easy zoom and focus
• Positioning Flexibility: 1.2x digital zoom requires a shorter throw distance, allowing for the projection of large images in smaller rooms; a 60-inch image can be projected from a distance of approximately four feet away

Colour Brightness Specification and Projector Performance

The new colour brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society of Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector colour performance without conducting a side-by-side shootout. With today’s high definition content, presenters can display content with higher quality in brighter environments. For a truly impressive image, projectors need to offer both high colour brightness and high white brightness. High colour brightness is important for larger screen sizes and provides flexibility for a variety of screen materials. Without sufficient colour brightness, images may be muddy, soft and lose detail, even in a dark room. For more information, visit http://www.colorlightoutput.com.

Availability and Support

The Epson EX7220, EX6220, EX5220, and EX3220 will be available in September 2013 through major retailers and direct on Epson.com. The projectors come with a one-year limited warranty that includes Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping, and a 90-day limited lamp warranty. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.ca/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. 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.ca.

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¹ Based upon Q4 2012 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.

² Colour brightness (colour light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Colour light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

³ TFCInfo, 2013 Retail Business Projector Colour Brightness Study

⁴ Compared to leading 1-chip DLP business and education projectors based on NPD data, July 2011 through June 2012. Color brightness (colour light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Colour brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. 

⁵ Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2013. Average of 1128 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

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