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USB ‘Plug and Project’
connectivity for quick
projection on the spot.
Bold, Bright, Beautiful Epson 3LCD
Projectors
When powerful images are a must, so too is a 3LCD
projector. Systems that use 3LCD technology are
easy on the eyes because they reproduce astoundingly
beautiful images in bright, natural colour without dither
noise or colour break-up. 3LCD - The world leader in
projection technology.
Broadening the Reach of 3LCD Projectors
3LCD projectors continue to be the most widely used projectors in
the world. Many different projector manufacturers adopt 3LCD due
to its overwhelmingly solid reputation. The fact that more than
14million front projectors units have sold worldwide over the past
18 years is a testament to customers’ trust in the technology and
understanding of the stunningly beautiful images LCDs project.
EPSON’S 3LCD PROJECTORS -
THE BEST OF LCD TECHNOLOGY
What is a 3LCD Projector
3LCD projectors pass light through LCD
panels about the size of a postage
stamp then use the projector's lens to
expand the minute details within the
images. Thus, the projector is able to
reproduce a wide gamut of colours to
project clear, detailed and beautiful
images with ultra-smooth movement
onto the viewing surface. This is the
defining characteristic of 3LCD systems.
A projector which uses the 3-panel LCD system breaks light waves
that are produced by the lamp into the three primary colours, red,
green and blue. Each of the three colours of light is then passed
through its own LCD panel to provide images in full time colour with
silky smooth movement. The three colours of light are then are
recombined through a prism to give the images the rich, full colour
which is projected onto the viewing surface without the possibility
of colour break-up.
The technology behind other projectors
Characteristics of 3LCD Projectors
from Epson
3LCD projectors reproduce an impressive luminance of colours and
bright images.
The most important thing is to reproduce the bright colour
of projected images.
The lumens detailed in the catalogue refer to the brightness of a
projected image's "full-white" area. Luminance of colours, however,
is also very important in a projector. 3LCD projectors offer superior
colour luminance, producing vivid and sharp colour images. These
capabilities enable them to provide more effective support than ever
before in business presenrtations, which increasingly make use of
colour in images such as photographs and charts broken down by
colour.
Natural images
Colour reproduction and gradation
3LCD projectors deliver natural images and
faithfully reproduce primary colours across
a wide spectrum. Another important element
of proper image projection is smooth colour
gradation. 3LCD projectors display excellent
gradation along with smooth colour change.
They project a broad array of presentation
materials, such as photographic images,
with a truly natural look and feel, so that
they can be used effectively in all manner
of business applications.
Smooth video playback
3LCD projectors use three separate liquid
crystal panels-one red, one green and one
blue-which they use for the continuous
combination of the colours. In fast-moving
images, 3LCD projectors produce a smooth
total image, preventing outlines from
breaking up into multiple lines. This smooth
video playback contributes to making
effective presentations.
Easy on the eyes
Colour break-up, which occurs in field
sequential colour projection technology,
arises from the relationship between the
motion of an image on a screen and the
motion of the viewer's eyes. This causes
the image to suffer from a "rainbow-like"
effect. 3LCD projectors, however, do not
sufer from the effect but instead produce
images that are easy on the eyes.
Advancement of 3LCD Projectors
The world of imaging technology is constantly evolving and 3LCD
projectors are evolving right alongside to bring you more detailed
and beautiful images. 3LCD projectors bring wonder and excitement
to the world of imaging.
Highly Reliable
The high reliability of 3LCD projectors is a matter of great pride for
Epson. A major factor in the dependability of our products is that
they contain no moving mechanical parts in the light control system.
We believe that being the number one projector brand worldwide in
2005 (source: Decision Tree Consulting ) is a tribute to customers’
trust in the reliability of our 3LCD projector systems.
3-panel LCD system technology by Epson
The technology behind LCD
projectors
Image showing smooth video playback
Smooth motion
Image showing colour break-up
Colour Break-up
Image showing smooth colour gradation
Picture with rough colour gradation
Picture with smooth colour gradation
Motion in which outlines
are broken up into multiple lines
Based on independent research
by Decision Tree Consulting
(DTC)
3LCD projectors
Other projectors include
1-chip DLP
®
projector
58.0%
42.0%
(3LCD projector market share from April, 1st 2002 through March 31st, 2007.)
Normal
Full-white
pattern
"DLP" is a registered trademark or a trademark of Texas Instruments in the US and/or other countries. Information and
images where found by comparing several models of top selling 1-chip DLP® business projectors from countries with
high market share against several Epson 3LCD business projectors with similar specifications and prices.
(As of May, 2006) The images are simulated to show results.
The most
important thing
is to reproduce
the bright colour
of projected
images.
* Not supported by Mac OS. Sound cannot be sent from the PC to the projector.
* This numerical value is for 200-240 volt regions.
Consumption is 246W and 3.0W in 100-120 volt
regions.
Brightness in the
catalogue is
measured by a
100% full-white
pattern image.
But actual image with colour are projected.
New E-TORL Lamp
Screen
Lens
colour wheel
DLP
®
chip
Lamp
Lens
The technology behind
the internal prism
LCD panel (HTPS)
Red
Gree
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Blue
Prism
LCD panel
Screen
Lens
Prism
Mirror
LCD panel
Dichroic Mirror
Lamp
Dichroic Mirror
Mirror
*HTPS(High Temperature Poly-Silicon) is an active matrix transmissive LCD.
It is extremely small and produces high quality images.
3LCD projector : RGB are synthesized inside the projector.
1-chip DLP® projector : RGB are synthesized in the human brain.
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In business projectors, after the 3LCD projector system, the second
most common type of projectors is the 1-chip DLP
®
projector system.
These 1-chip DLP
®
projectors reflect light by a DLP
®
chip where
lamplight is typically switched alternately through red, green, blue
and white parts of rotating wheel.
Even though the brightness (brightness of
white) described on catalogue is the same,
brightness of colour differs depending on
each technology and models.
Image with bright colours
Image with dark colours
Convenient Connectivity for any
Projection Environment
Easy & Speedy, USB Display Function
Support for smoother presentations
Mouse control and page up/down function can be operated using
the projector’s remote controller. Presentations can be done away
from the PC itself.*
Simple connectivity
Projection begins immediately by simply connecting the projector
to a PC using the included USB cable (1.8m).
Compact and bright - Epson's innovative lamp "E-TORL"
Eco & Maintenance
Low power consumption
It uses a low 231W during operation and just 4.3W when in standby
for an environmentally conscious, energy conserving design.*
Stand-by Mode
4.3W*
E-TORL
(E-TORL: Epson-Twin Optimize Reflection Lamp)
Epson’s recently developed small, high performance
“E-TORL” lamps efficiently gather and project light
to effectively eliminate light-leakage and minimize
light diffraction. This system combines an ellipsoidal
reflector with an aspherical lens and a hemispherical
mirror to produce a lamp so small and highly
efficient that it is ahead of its time.
4000 hour long-life lamp
The longer lamp-life makes it an economical choice.
Plus, you don't have to worry about the lamp
burning out.
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