Hitachi CP-X995

4500 ANSI Lumen projector with enhanced performance and Motion Adaptive Progressive Scan

Hitachi Digital Media Group today announced the launch of the CP-X995 LCD projector for large venues and high ambient light conditions. Utilising Hitachi’s multi-lens technology and Motion Adaptive Progressive Scan (MAPS), it delivers high-brightness (4500 ANSI Lumens) and super-sharp XGA images and excellent video quality. Ideal for large auditoriums and lecture theatres, the CP-X995 offers a display size up to 300 inches (diagonal) plus all the connectivity, user features and performance expected for such environments - but at an affordable price.

“The CP-X995 offers customers an excellent price-performance package at this end of the market,” comments Nick Rogers, of Hitachi Digital Media Group. “It is ideal for installation in large venues, offering vivid and bright presentations without compromising on clarity and sharpness of image. The CP-X995 also offers customers a range of features that make it simple to set-up and run, including the ‘MyScreen’ option for a personalised start-up screen, integrated horizontal and vertical keystone correction and a remote control with laser pointer that also operates as the PC mouse.”

MAPS technology adds intelligence to the projection of images and moving objects. It reduces flicker, enables a higher resolution and adds smoothness to objects that move on screen. To create the persistence needed for smooth images, MAPS combines the two fields required in a memory buffer. Unlike conventional line-doubling, these frames in the memory buffer are then projected twice giving the continuity needed for a sharp, flicker-free image. This method avoids the pitfalls of reduced resolution and line flicker usually found with line-doubling techniques.

In addition, to prevent fast moving objects from shifting between odd and even fields, and thereby causing a broken up appearance, Hitachi’s CP-X995 projector employs sophisticated image processing techniques to isolate a moving object on screen so that the field lines can be aligned and combined to ensure the object is shown in the correct position in each frame, giving the effect of smoother motion and a better quality picture.

Other features include:

Computer Inputs 2 X RGB Analogue – 15-pin D-Sub
1 X RGB Digital – DVI
2 X Audio – stereo mini-jack
Video Input 1 X S-Video – mini-DIN 4 pin
1 X Composite – phono
1 X Component – phono (x3)
1 X Audio – phono left & right
Control 1 X USB
1 X RS-232C and mouse – 15-pin mini D-sub
Image Control 2 X digital magnification
Freeze Frame
Picture-in-picture
Mirror reverse & invert image
User controls On screen menu (9 languages available)
Auto-configuration
Noise level 40dB, 36dB Whisper mode
Availability
The CP-X995 will be available in October, 2002.

Notes To Editor

About Hitachi Digital Media Group
The Digital Media Group, which is part of Hitachi Europe Ltd, is responsible for pan-European sales and distribution of Hitachi’s leading digital display, camera, projection and security products.

With five key areas of products, Hitachi Digital Media Group is ideally positioned to provide digital solutions for the home and business. Key product groups include display solutions for business and home, including Plasma TV and Plasma monitor displays; LCD monitors for home and office applications; a complete range of video and data projectors; DVD Cameras and Players; and innovative digital security and remote viewing solutions such as Remote Video Access.

For further information please visit Hitachi Digital Media’s website at www.hitachidigitalmedia.com

About Hitachi Europe Ltd
Hitachi Europe Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Japan. Headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, it has operations in 16 countries and employs over 650 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a ‘Best Solutions Partner’ Hitachi Europe tailors its services and solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers. Hitachi Europe comprises eleven key business areas: power and industrial systems; information systems; high performance computing; digital media, consumer products, electronic components; automotive; air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; procurement and sourcing; and corporate technology group (research & development) and the Hitachi Design Centre. For more information about Hitachi Europe Ltd., please visit www.hitachi-eu.com

Hitachi Ltd.
Hitachi Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world’s leading global electronics companies, with fiscal 2001 (ended March 31, 2002) consolidated sales of 7,993.7 billion yen ($60.1 billion*). The company manufactures and markets a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, consumer products and power and industrial equipment. For more information on Hitachi Ltd., please visit Hitachi’s Web site at global.hitachi.com

*At an exchange rate of 133 yen to the dollar.

For further information please contact: Hitachi Digital Media Group

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