The VS-Series Delivers High Brightness and Exceptional Image Quality for under $500

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8, 2015 — (PRNewswire) —  Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today introduced three new VS-Series projectors – the VS240, VS340 and VS345. Designed to deliver essential business features for small- to medium-sized conference rooms at an affordable price, Epson's 3LCD projectors offer 3x higher color brightness¹ and up to 3x wider color gamut², displaying colors far more accurately than competitive DLP projectors. Building upon the success of previous VS-Series models, all three models feature a portable design, easy setup for flexible placement, and HDMI^® connectivity, allowing users to easily present wherever their business takes them.

"The new VS-Series projector models deliver essential business features that small- to medium-sized businesses need without sacrificing high performance and brightness at an affordable price," said Kristi Lanzit, product manager, Projectors, Epson America, Inc. "All three models are built with a range of features including stress-free setup, easy image adjustment, and HDMI connectivity so that businesses can use the projector to instantly project virtually anywhere in a matter of minutes."

The VS-Series offers varied resolutions and pricing options to meet the need of any small to medium-size business:

The VS345 is an affordable widescreen projector with enhanced resolution for HD-quality presentations and video. The VS340 is ideal for advanced presentations with text-heavy charts and spreadsheets. Both projectors feature convenient lens control allowing users to optimize image size with a zoom lens whether the projector is close to the screen or far away. The VS240 delivers essential business features with its lightweight design. All three models enable fast and easy setup with auto vertical correction and Easy-slide Horizontal image correction. The VS-Series also supports HDMI, the digital connectivity standard, for compatibility with laptops and media players.

More about the VS-Series

The VS240, VS340 and VS345 deliver excellent image quality and a range of features for easy setup:

• Far More Accurate Color: 3LCD, 3-chip technology for 3x higher color brightness¹ and up to 3x wider color gamut² than competitive DLP projectors
• Fast, Easy Setup: Image adjustments with auto vertical correction and Easy-Slide horizontal image correction to ensure correctly proportioned images from virtually anywhere in the room. The VS340 and VS345 add convenient lens control with zoom lens for image optimization whether the projector is close to the screen or far away
• Device Compatibility: Supports HDMI, the standard connectivity, for digital video and audio with one cable; pairs seamlessly with the latest laptops and media players
• Quick Control: Instant Off^® quickly powers down the projector with no cool down time; Sleep Mode (A/V Mute) pauses the presentation without turning off the projector; and Direct Power Off/On delivers wall switch power control
• Long-Life, Low-Cost Lamps: Epson lamps increase viewing time while reducing the total cost of ownership with lamps that last up to 10,000 hours⁵

Color Brightness Specification and Projector Performance
The color brightness specification (measuring red, green and blue) published by the Society for Information Display (SID) allows consumers to compare projector color 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 color brightness and high white brightness. High color brightness is important for larger screen sizes and provides flexibility for a variety of screen materials. Without sufficient color 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 VS240 ($359), VS340 ($429) and VS345 ($459)⁴ will be available in September through online retailers and directly on Epson.com. The projectors come with a one-year limited warranty that includes Road Service projector replacement program with projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping, and a 90-day limited lamp warranty. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.

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.com.
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1 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.
2 Gamut volume of leading Epson business and education projectors compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD data for June 2013 through May 2014. Volume is measured in 3D in the CIE L*a*b* coordinate space.
3 Color brightness (color light output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color brightness will vary depending on usage conditions. The projectors used by a third-party lab for measuring color brightness were leading Epson 3LCD business and education projectors and leading 1-chip DLP projectors, based on NPD sales data for June 2013 through May 2014 and PMA Research sales data for Q1 through Q3 2013.
4 Estimated street price.
5 ECO Mode is up to 10,000 hours. Normal Mode is up to 5000 hours. Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

Note: EPSON and Instant Off are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

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