Epson launches first HD-Ready 3LCD projector with iPod docking station in UAE

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 22, 2012 -- 22 January 2012 – Epson has announced the UAE launch of the MG-850HD, the first HD-Ready 3LCD home cinema projector featuring an iPod docking station , leveraging the company’s experience as global leader in the projector market . Users don’t need to download apps or clip on attachments, they simply connect their iPod, iPhone or iPad to the docking station.

The MG-850HD, which comes with inbuilt 10W stereo speakers, is able to play music, videos and photos, as well as TV programmes and feature-length films previously downloaded from iTunes, on a large, cinematic scale that can reach up to 300 inches. Its versatile connectivity also means that content can be viewed from traditional Blu-ray, DVD, PC, TV and gaming sources.

Harnessing Epson’s latest technologies, the projector delivers equally high White and Colour Light Output of 2,800 lumens and a high contrast ratio of 3,000:1, ensuring high quality images are projected, even in daylight. Epson’s 3LCD technology ensures that images are clear, bright and easy on the eyes.

Moreover, the plug and play functionality allows users to set up and use the projector quickly and easily. Whatever the angle of the actual projector, users can easily align the projection to ensure a straight and correct image with its user-friendly horizontal keystone slider.

Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East, said, “Epson continues to stretch the boundaries of innovation as is clearly evident with the MG-850HD. The user-friendly menu, for example, has been designed to help viewers navigate with ease, while a unique remote control design features a stylish button layout and backlight for ease of use while watching content in the dark.”

Features
HD-Ready 720p big-screen experience
The first HD-Ready 3LCD home cinema projector2 to feature an iPod docking station3

Enjoy exceptional image quality with Epson’s 3LCD technology
Connect to DVD/Blu-ray players, set-top boxes and games consoles with a variety of inputs
3,000:1 contrast ratio for deeper blacks
Watch in daylight with an equally high White and Colour Light Output of 2,800 lumens
Easily align the projection image with manual horizontal slider and automatic vertical keystone correction
Carry handle for easy portability
User-friendly menu for simple navigation
2 integrated 10W stereo speakers
5,000 hour lamp life for longer viewing

5 colour modes (Auto, Dynamic, Living Room, Cinema, Game) and 4 audio modes (Standard, Vocal, Music, Movie)
Microphone input (mono)
1.2 manual zoom / lens focus