EPSON EMP EH TW5500 Review |TW3500|TW4500|
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There is a bit of confusion regarding the model numbers
TW3400 TW3500 TW4400 TW4500 TW5400 TW5500??
They change as easily as the contrast ratio but basically there are only 3 models all very similar as last years models unless (a) you believe the contrast ratio claims and (b) you will be viewing in a TOTALLY dark room with black walls etc.
Key Features and Benefits of the Epson EH TW-5500 Projector
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Full high definition home cinema takes a new twist with Epson’s innovative EH-TW5500 projector.
The new EH-TW5500 is leading the high definition revolution, combining numerous pioneering Epson technologies to provide a next-generation home cinema experience.
Design has been at the heart of the EH-TW5500’s development and a contemporary white chassis makes it a sleek and subtle addition to any home.
Deep Black 200,000:1 Contrast ratio
The EH-TW5500 integrates Epson’s acclaimed 3LCD technology, resulting in more accurate colour reproduction and finer grey scaling.
No "DLP Rainbows" - No Spinning colour wheels..
The next generation D7 LCD panels offer enhanced image quality and an impressive 200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ensures clear, sharp and defined images as well as superb brightness for any light situation. This projector complies with the x.v.Colour standard which ensures a wider colour production area to support perfectly smooth video playback.
Why you need HDMI 1.3
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TW-5500 Projector for Home Theater - Overview, review prices.
- Top-line Pro Cinema model; builds on the great features and technologies of the EH TW-4400 model
- Additional step-up features for product differentiation and customer appeal, targeting the CEDIA/custom channel
- Black chassis with black and silver accents for luxury look (As per TW4400)
- Built on the latest-generation D7 TFT platform with Crystal Clear Fine (C2F) technology (As per TW4400)
- UltraBlack technology realizes unbelievably rich, deep blacks and highest contrast in the industry
- Up to 1600 lumens (color light output and white light output) high brightness contributes to superior contrast levels ("TW400")
- 3LCD technology with 3-chip optical engine delivers vibrant color, amazing detail, and performance reliability, with no color breakups (As per TW4400)
- 12 bit panel driver generates 68.72 billion colors to eliminate gradation / banding artifacts and provide a smooth, natural color patina (As per TW4400)
- FineFrame™ Technology – intermediate frames are generated into original frames and driven at double speed (120Hz) to suppress blurring and create smoother, sharper images. Supports 4-4 pulldown and reverse 2-3 pulldown correction for improperly encoded sources. (As per TW4400)
- Superior video deinterlacing and scaling via Silicon Optix Hollywood Quality Video Reon-VX coupled with PixelWorks 390 video processor:
- Minimizes jaggy processing
- Mosquito noise reduction - This option lets you reduce “mosquito noise,” or flicker, that appears on the video edge of some standard DVDs you cannot use it on video content recorded in the BDMV format i.e. most video in Blu-ray Disc format that are now on the market. Most Blu-ray players include Mosquito noise reduction and other features to improve poor quality source.
- Blocks noise artifacts to generate more natural pictures
- Provides 3 user-selectable levels of contrast enhancement
- First Epson projector with Anamorphic Scaling:
(you need to buy and fit an aftermarket lens..)
- Compatible with external anamorphic lens, such as Panamorph
- Most Blu-Ray movies released in widescreen formats with 2.35:1/ 2.40:1 original theatrical aspect ratio
- With anamorphic lens, anamorphic stretch feature and 2.40:1 widescreen, viewer sees 100% original theatrical image with no black bars – entire screen filled
- Added benefit – all imaging pixels are used, resulting in a brighter picture
- Opticinema™ lens using highest-grade Fujinon optics for maximum picture uniformity and clarity; also delivers precision focus, zoom, horizontal & vertical lens shift (As per TW4400)
- Epson exclusive Cinema Filter provides larger color gamut to match studio and broadcast standards (NTSC) which translates to more natural, accurate colors (As per TW4400)
- New High Speed Auto Iris can adjust light output at twice the speed (up to 120 times per second) – ideal for fast action movies, TV shows (As per TW4400)
- New 200-Watt lamp has exclusive Epson Twin Optics Reflective Lamp (E-TORL) technology to deliver greater efficiency, better screen uniformity (no hot spotting), and up to 4,000 hours of lamp life (depending on usage) (As per TW4400)
- Imaging Science Foundation (ISF) Certified
- Calibration tools include multiple picture memories, and lockout to prevent accidental post-calibration user mis-adjustment
- Built-in Color Isolation feature provides blue-only and red-only modes so adjustments can be made more accurately without filters
- New Preset Color Space Selection
- User can select from three different color gamuts, according to program material and geographic location:
- SMPTE-C (Rec. 601) for SD (USA/Canada, other NTSC markets)
- EBU (PAL) for Europe
- HD (Rec. 709) for HDTV (all regions)
- Users can set their own regions’ color standard first before doing color adjustments. Enables reproduction of the same color as original source.
- 22dB quiet fan (As per TW4400)
TW3400 TW3500 TW4400 TW4500 TW5400 TW5500??
They change as easily as the contrast ratio but basically there are only 3 models all very similar as last years models unless (a) you believe the contrast ratio claims and (b) you will be viewing in a TOTALLY dark room with black walls etc.
Epson PowerLite EH TW4400 and TW5500 Projectors Give Installers Outstanding Package with Extraordinary Image Quality, High-Performance and Value-Add Features at a Superior Price.
(Please note we have replaced the USA model numbers with the Australian model numbers) -AIM
The PowerLite® EH TW4400 and TW5500 feature true 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) resolution using the latest generation 3LCD chips with D7 technology to deliver substantially higher contrast and brightness. These projectors also give professional installers the benefits of ISF Certification and other features that help ensure their clients' projectors deliver the most brilliant image quality possible.
Epson's D7 high definition 3LCD technology is at the core of each projector's optical imaging engine, delivering realistic and vibrant colors without the possibility of color break-up, unlike projectors that use a spinning color wheel with a white segment.
This latest technology delivers significantly improved contrast, with the EH TW4400 attaining an 36,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and the EH TW5500 reaching an industry unprecedented 200,000:1, resulting in brighter whites and darker blacks. "Epson is committed to providing the custom installation channel with high-performing, high quality products that are designed to support enormously successful businesses," said Rajeev Mishra, director, Projector Marketing and Development, Epson America. "The latest additions to the Pro Cinema home theater line allow installers to provide their customers with the greatest performance and quality combination available today."
Flagship Epson EH TW5500 (Powerlight - EMP TW)
Housed in a newly-designed sleek all-black casing, the flagship EH TW5500 features a host of technological refinements and upgrades to provide the ultimate at-home big-screen experience, including C2Fine ™ technology for visibly increased high definition picture detail, Epson's exclusive UltraBlack™ technology, and new Vertical Alignment technology that together combine to deliver a new industry standard of deep blacks and impressive brightness and contrast.
For optimum picture detail with both movie- and video-originated content, the EH TW5500 also adds Epson's new FineFrameTM technology to deliver substantially smoother and sharper motion pictures while eliminating judder. Additionally, Epson's new 12-bit 3LCD driver technology provides a dramatically increased color gamut over 10-bit drivers, which translates into 68.72 billion available colors.
This eliminates gradation artifacts to provide a much smoother, natural-looking picture. The EH TW5500 is also equipped with Silicon Optix's HQV Reon-VX scaling and deinterlacing video processor for true four-field deinterlacing and scaling of 1080i HD signals, and features impressive noise reduction tools to eliminate mosquito and block noise, along with multi-level contrast enhancement and other picture improvement options. Typically found only on high-end high definition broadcast monitors, the EH TW5500 also features Color Space selection, which allows a user to select between the three industry color space standards - SMPTE-C for standard definition (Rec.601), HD (Rec. 709) for high definition, and EBU to match the European PAL video standard.
The EH TW5500 offers the ultimate widescreen high definition experience with anamorphic lens compatibility and "vertical stretch" picture mode. With an optional external anamorphic lens (available from Epson) , the viewer can use the EH TW5500 with a cinematic-sized front projection widescreen for true 2.35:1 and 2.40:1 ultra widescreen viewing, eliminating the black bars above and below the picture for a full theatrical image.
Shared Features of the Pro Cinema Line
The Pro Cinema home theater projector line integrates a range of value-add features with high-performance and versatility, including:
Dynamic Iris System: Exclusive system makes automatic light output adjustments at up to 120 times per second - ideal for fast-action movies.
Cinema Filter: Unique feature delivers larger color space for improved color accuracy and a more film-like image.
OptiCinema™ Multi-Lens Optics System: Developed by Epson and Fujinon - the leading provider of precision optics to the digital film and HDTV camera industry - the OptiCinema lens delivers clean, precise edges with consistent image quality across the entire screen while providing users with more options and flexibility in terms of where they wish to install the projector.
E-TORL® (Epson Twin Optics Reflection Lamp): Exclusive and newly-updated 200 watt high efficiency light source delivers optimum light uniformity and increased white and color light output for larger screen sizes (more than ten feet diagonal); both models come equipped with a spare lamp.
ISF Certification: Suite of video calibration tools allow installers and calibrators to fine-tune picture quality and match output with front projection screens.
New Airflow System: Enhanced airflow system contributes to more efficient use of power, reduced cool-down periods and lower fan speeds that result in quieter operation (only 22 db); new system also takes advantage of an advanced air filtration system with 98 percent efficiency for longer filter life.
Input Options: Panel features high definition component video input, dual HDMI 1.3a digital inputs, S-video input, composite video input, and VGA-type RGB input (D-sub 15).
Installation Versatility: Installer-friendly features include a ceiling mount, reversible front panel Epson logo that can be reoriented for various mounting positions, included rear panel cable cover to hide wires from the input panel and an integrated cable hook to ensure connections remain secure.
The Epson EH TW4400 is available Nov 09 and the EH TW5500 will be available soon after through authorized Epson Australia projector dealers and select retail outlets; pricing will be available at that time.
About 3LCD Technology
3LCD is the world's leading projection technology, delivering unbelievably bright and natural color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an advanced, 3-chip optical engine, 3LCD offers full-time color for brilliant quality images without the possibility of color break-up. 3LCD is based on LCD technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the ultimate viewing experience in flat panel TVs and projectors. To find out why more users choose 3LCD than all other projection technologies combined and to get the latest list of leading companies offering 3LCD technology in their products, visit the 3LCD website at http://www.3LCD.com.
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