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Presenters On The Move With Hitachi Portable Series CP-RX82 3LCD Projector
-- The CP-RX82 Features High Brightness, Light Weight And Low Energy Consumption --
CHULA VISTA, California, August 16, 2010 Providing unmatched performance and portability to traveling professionals, Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group has introduced the CP-RX82 3LCD projector. The CP-RX82 offers a brightness of 2,200 ANSI lumens at a weight of less than five pounds. The CP-RX82 is an XGA projector that features an easily accessible, high-efficiency filter, as well as a lamp life of 6,000 hours in Eco Mode, making maintenance even easier. The Saving mode reduces the standby power consumption to.5W. The CP-RX82 features 1W audio out and offers a variety of user- friendly functions, including Closed Captioning, Whiteboard/Blackboard modes, Template function, and instant on/off. Also included are proprietary Hitachi functions such as My Screen, My Memory, My Buttons and My Source. The CP-RX82 also offers PIN lock security. Entry-level projectors do not need to be synonymous with low quality, as the CP-RX82 demonstrates, said John Glad, product manager, Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group. The CP-RX82 packs a ton of features into a compact and lightweight chassis at a very affordable price. For more information on Hitachi visit www.hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia

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ABOUT HITACHI Hitachi America, Ltd., headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., and its subsidiary companies offer a broad range of electronics, power and industrial equipment and services, automotive products and consumer electronics with operations throughout the Americas. For more information, visit www.hitachi-america.us. For information on other Hitachi Group companies in the United States, please visit www.hitachi.us. Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Business Solutions Group markets LCD projectors, interactive panels and whiteboards and security and observation system products through value added resellers, system integrators, distributors and OEMs. Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2009 (ended March 31, 2010) consolidated revenues totaled 8,968 billion yen ($96.4 billion.) Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the companys website at www.hitachi.com. ###

CP-RX82

Closed Captioning 3LCD Technology Portable Series Hitachi Trade-Up Program
2,200 ANSI Lumens Native XGA Resolution 4.96 lbs. Compact Design 4,000 Hour Lamp Life (Eco Mode)** PIN Lock Secutiry 28 dB (Eco Mode) Front Air Exhaust Blank / MyButton on Top Easily Replace Lamp from Top Security Bar

Key Features

Audio Output Air Filter on Side Easily Accessible High Efficiency Filter* Instant On/Off Whiteboard/Blackboard Mode Template Function Power Saving Mode Audio Pass Through Closed Caption Automatic Eco Mode

Specifications

Model Name Liquid Crystal Panel Structure Number of Pixels ResolutionVideo RGB Colors Aspect Ratio Lens Throw Ratio (distance : width) Lamp Brightness Color Light Output Expected lamp Life** Contrast Ratio Speaker Output Power Supply Power Consumption Operating Temperature Input Signals RGB Composite Video Component Video Acoustic Noise Level H-Sync V-Sync Vertical Keystone Approvals
CP-RX82 Series 0.63 polysilicon active-matrix TFT x 3 786,432 pixels 540 TV lines 1024 dots X 768 lines 16.7 million colors Native 4:3/16:9 compatible Manual zoom / focus (F=1.7 ~ 1.9, f=19~23mm) 1.5 - 1.8 : 1 200W UHP 2,200 ANSI Lumens 2,200 ANSI Lumens Approximately 3,000 hours (normal) 4,000 hours (Eco Mode) 500 : 1 1W AC100 - 120V / AC220 - 240V 50/60 Hz 330W 5C - 35C (41F - 95F) VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA, MAC 16 NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 35 dB (28 dB in Eco Mode) 15 KHz - 106 KHz 50 Hz - 120 Hz + / - 30 UL, C-UL, FCC, CE, RoHS 15pin Mini-Dsub x 1 15pin Mini-Dsub x 1 Mini DIN 4-pin connector x 1 RCA jack x 1 Shared with RGB Stereo Mini x 1 Stereo Mini x 1 12.0 x 8.7 x 3.0 4.96 lbs. My Screen, My Memory, My Button, My Text, My Source, Blackboard/ Whiteboard Mode, Daytime Mode, Input Source Naming(English), Resolution Setting, Template, Closed Caption(for NTSC only), Audio Pass Through Remote Control, Batteries (AA), RGB cable, US Power Cord, Multiple language operator / Safety Manual, Security Label CPRX82LAMP (DT01151) HLO2651 NJ27422

Screen Size 4:3

Diagonal* Width* 160 240

Throw Distance

Min* Max* 286 430
RGB Input Analog RGB RGB Output RGB Video Input S-Video Composite Video Component Video Audio Input Output Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Additional Features
Supplied Accessories Lamp Remote Control Filter
Throw Ratio: 1.5 - 1.8:1 (distance : width)

*Measured in inches

S-Video
Disclaimer: Please use this throw distance calculator for reference purpose only. For permanent installation purpose, we recommended that you assume 10% calculation margin of error or to test the unit on site. ** Actual lamp life will vary by individual lamp and based on environmental conditions, selected operating mode, user settings and usage. Hours of average lamp life specified are not guaranteed and do not constitute part of the product or lamp warranty. Lamp brightness decreases over time. * Actual filter life will vary by individual filter and based on environmental conditions, selected operating mode, user settings and usage. Hours of average filter life specified are not guaranteed and do not constitute part of the product warranty.

Audio Out Audio In

Computer 1/Component Monitor Out

Composite Video

Kensington Lock
For sales information, please call 800.225.1741 Printed 09.10
All specifications subject to change without notice 3LCD and the 3LCD logo are registered trademarks of the Seiko Epson Corporation. 2010 Hitachi America, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.