LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Epson, the number one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced the new powerlite® L570U, L770U and L775U are now available, adding 4K upscaling technology2 and PixAlign™ camera compatibility for the compact and portable PowerLite L line. Built with easy installation and creative tools, along with 5,200 and 7,000 lumens of equal color and white brightness,3 the new projectors offer comfort and a superior viewing experience at any distance. New 3-chip 3LCD laser projectors elevate entertainment and education spaces and facilitate more equitable and collaborative meeting experiences with easy end-to-end operation.
visual technology artist jeff dobrow, understands the value of high-quality projection with enhanced 4K images along with built-in tools for easy setup, content management, and multi-projection installations. Dobrow notes: “The quality of projection content can be significantly improved with 4K Enhancement3 where a higher pixel density is needed. This increase in clarity and detail will allow for a rich viewing experience, especially indoors where everything is within reach.”
Lightweight and compact, the 7,000-lumen3 PowerLite L770U (white), PowerLite L775U (black) and 5200 lumens3 PowerLite L570U laser projectors are adaptable, delivering amazingly clear, extremely bright displays in a variety of settings: classrooms, conference rooms, museums, and more. The new models are also compatible with Epson dockables. PixAlign™ camera (sold separately), which provides access to advanced projection capabilities that help simplify complex multi-projector installations and make it easy to achieve sophisticated projection applications.
“At heritage sites and other sensitive facilities, less is always more. The ability to keep playlists of content, along with warp and merge tools, on the projector dramatically reduces site impact and infrastructure footprint, an extremely valuable consideration,” adds Dobrow. “The barriers for projection artists are not small, and combining powerful time-saving features with better resolution and brilliant color in one solution is very helpful. I need more time to focus on refining the content and less on finding solutions. Epson’s continuous innovation with projection allows us to focus on experiences.”
Durable and long-lasting with impressive brightness and detailed images, the new models offer Full HD resolution with 4K enhancement technology.2 along with a virtually maintenance free 20,000 hour air filter and laser light source.4 Available in a black or white chassis to integrate into various infrastructures, the projectors can deliver up to a 500-inch image and switch between a range of aspect ratios, from standard 16:10 and 16:9 to ultra-wide 16:6. angular. 21:9 adding more horizontal content space for more collaborative hybrid meetings. Additionally, to ensure flawless operation, the projectors will turn on immediately upon detection of a signal or via Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) via HDMI.
“The new PowerLite L projectors are designed to meet the market need for immersive, high-impact displays with large, detailed, high-resolution content,” said Chris Teguh, product manager, Epson America, Inc. “With the addition of 4K Enhancement technology2 and the easy-to-install PixAlign camera, the new projectors deliver increased display performance and convenient tools to empower creative minds to wow their audiences.”
Additional characteristics:
- optimized installation – Wide lens shift, 1.6x optical zoom, built-in edge blending, and geometric correction tools via onscreen menu or Epson® Professional Projector Tool Software for Windows® and macOS®
- Versatile connectivity options –HDBaseT®2xHDMI® inputs, HDMI output, RJ-45, RS-232 and control management tools
- Simplified operation and content sharing – auto power on, split screen,5 Share screen with Epson iProjection™6 and optional wireless network with ELPAP11 adapter
- Customizable brightness modes – set the projector to maintain a consistent brightness level over time, or set the brightness to Extended to help maximize the life of the laser light source
- Optional PixAlign camera – adds powerful multi-projector tools; mix assist for super-wide screens; simple stacking without an external PC; screen matching and automatic color calibration
- Easily programmable with built-in media player and content creation app7 – includes templates, effects, color filters and customizable options; Playlist and playback functions allow seamless content management directly or over the network.
projector availability
PowerLite L770U (white), PowerLite L775U (black) and PowerLite L570U are available now and can be purchased through authorized resellers. Special prices will also be available through Epson brighter futures® program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools that is designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets. In addition to special pricing, Brighter Futures offers dedicated education account managers and free technical support for all Epson projectors and associated accessories.
To learn more about Epson’s large venue solutions, visit www.epson.com/largevenue.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company focuses on solving social problems through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate the use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group worldwide generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., headquartered in Los Alamitos, California, is Epson’s regional headquarters for the US, Canada, and Latin America. For more information about Epson, visit: epson.com. You can also connect with Epson America on Facebook ( facebook.com/Epson), Twitter ( twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), Youtube ( youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram ( instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
1 Epson is the #1 projector brand worldwide and in the US, according to the most recent quarterly data from PMA, a leading high-tech publishing and market research company specializing in the of screens.
2 4K upscaling technology changes every pixel to exceed Full HD resolution on the screen.
3 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.
4 Maintenance free for light source and filter up to 20,000 hours. Approximate time until the brightness decreases by 50% from the first use. Measured by acceleration test assuming the use of 0.04 – 0.20 mg/m3 of particulate matter. The time varies according to the conditions of use and the environment. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required in a shorter period.
5 Consult your user manual for split screen input combinations.
6 For wireless functionality, including through the Epson iProjection app, the projector must be set up on a network, either through the projector’s Ethernet port (see model specifications for availability) or through a wireless connection. Consult the owner’s manual to determine if a wireless LAN module must be purchased separately to enable a wireless connection. Not all Epson projectors can be networked. The Epson iProjection application does not support all files and formats. See epson.com for details.
7 Internet connection required for download. Data usage fee may apply.
EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, Epson iProjection is a trademark, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logotype of Seiko Epson Corporation. Brighter Futures is a registered trademark and PixAlign is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. 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 2023 Epson America, Inc.
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