NEW EPSON POWERLITE S5 PROJECTOR DELIVERS BRIGHT,

Versatile Projector Delivers Brilliant Imagery with SVGA Resolution and 2,000 ANSI Lumens
for Impressive Performance in Virtually Any Professional or Home Environment

LONG BEACH, Calif. – June 18, 2007 – Epson America, Inc. today announced the featurerich
Epson PowerLite S5 multimedia projector, offering SVGA resolution and 2,000 ANSI lumens at
an attractive price point of $649 (estimated street price) for brilliant presentations in almost any....

                                                                                                                         New Product Release

Versatile Projector Delivers Brilliant Imagery with SVGA Resolution and 2,000 ANSI Lumens
for Impressive Performance in Virtually Any Professional or Home Environment

LONG BEACH, Calif. – (June 18, 2007 )– Epson America, Inc. today announced the featurerich
Epson PowerLite S5 multimedia projector, offering SVGA resolution and 2,000 ANSI lumens at
an attractive price point of $649 (estimated street price) for brilliant presentations in almost any
environment. Engineered by Epson, the number-one selling brand of front projectors worldwide1, the
versatile PowerLite S5 weighs 5.8 pounds and offers a range of features and great performance,
including HDTV support, to accommodate business or educational needs during the day as well as
home entertainment needs such as movies and gaming in the evening.
“The PowerLite S5 brings versatility, power and affordability to entrepreneurs, educators and
business professionals alike,” said Heather Litus, A/V product manager, Epson America, Inc.
“Presenters will benefit from the ease-of-use, flexibility and industry-leading image quality and
performance that are inherent in Epson’s award-winning projectors and 3LCD technology.”
Bringing unmatched flexibility and performance at an outstanding value, the PowerLite S5 is
the ideal solution for a range of industries and applications. Sales professionals can deliver powerful
presentations in almost any lighting condition with 2,000 ANSI lumens. And, with Epson’s latest
generation of high aperture 3LCD (three-chip) technology for sharp, more intense images, the
projector enables photographers and graphic designers to show off their work to potential clients with
vivid color reproduction and detail. For added versatility, the projector features a high brightness
“Game” Mode and can be plugged directly into a gaming console for an enhanced gaming
experience.
Key Features of the PowerLite S5
• Instant On and Instant Off® – Enables presenters to be up and running in only five seconds
between pressing the “Power” button and the appearance of the start-up screen to avoid
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delays at the beginning of a presentation; powers down in four seconds enabling presenters to
unplug and pack up immediately and safely without a cool-down period
• A/V Mute Slide – Instantly turns off the sound and images to create a quick pause in the
presentation; the projector enters A/V Mute mode when the lens cover is closed and returns
to normal mode automatically upon reopening the lens cover
• Supports HDTV – Enables presenters to show high-definition materials with remarkable
clarity and detail to captivate the attention of the audience; supports HDTV (720p, 1080i)
• Flexible Positioning – Features 1.3x digital zoom to project a large and clear image from
short and long throw distances for greater positioning flexibility
• Energy Efficiency – Features Epson E-TORL™ lamp technology which allows the projector to
achieve more efficiency by projecting more lumens (brightness) per watt with relatively lower
overall power consumption than competitive models; this technology also allows the lamp to last
up to 4,000 hours for added cost savings
• Security Convenience – Includes a convenient anchor bar for added security in any
environment
Epson 3LCD Technology Benefits
Epson’s new PowerLite S5 uses the latest generation of high-aperture Epson 3LCD
technology, featuring a three-chip engine that delivers natural color and more intense, sharper
images. The solid-state optical engine works without a moving color wheel, resulting in exact
color reproduction, and detailed video and data images that are crisp and rainbow-free with full
time color.
Availability and Support
The Epson PowerLite S5 is currently available through national retailers, pro audio/visual
dealers, mail order, and PC resellers. Epson’s PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited
warranty that includes three elite technical support services – two-year Epson PrivateLine™
availability, two-year Road Service Program and two-year International Warranty. Through the
PrivateLine, projector owners can directly access an expedited support telephone line by using a
phone card that is included with the product.
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products
for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading
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supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transactions terminals for the retail market.
Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a
global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands
for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America,
Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
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1 Based upon worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates for the last two consecutive years.