Hitachi Brings Short Throw Capabilities to Education and Corporate Markets With CP-A100

LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--Offering a new level of versatility and performance to the
education and corporate markets, Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous
Platform Systems Division is unveiling the CP-A100 3LCD projector.
This revolutionary new model features a very short throw distance,
eliminating the problem of presenters obstructing the projected image
by standing in front of the screen. Additionally, the CP-A100 offers
networking capability, allowing multiple projectors to be controlled
and monitored from a single location.

The CP-A100 boasts an extremely short throw distance: at 1.6 feet
you can project a 60 inch image. This not only prevents image
obstruction, but also means there are no shadows interfering with the
image and no light in the presenter's face. The versatile CP-A100 can
be placed vertically as well as horizontally, as well as inverted for
ceiling mount applications, making positioning of the projector more
convenient.

Adding to the user's convenience is the network connectivity of
the CP-A100, which allows for simultaneous monitoring and control of
several projectors from a remote location. This is particularly
beneficial in schools and large corporate environments, where
projectors are located throughout a facility and the monitoring of
each projector is a time-consuming ordeal. With the benefits of
networking technology, a technician can monitor details such as lamp
life for each projector from his/her computer. Additionally, the
CP-A100's performance stands alone among competitive models. It offers
a brightness of 2,500 ANSI lumens, XGA resolution and a 500:1 contrast
ratio.

The CP-A100 addresses the issue of security with functions such as
multilevel PIN locks, a security bar and a Kensington slot. Moreover,
the CP-A100 is easy to use, featuring advanced connectivity and
proprietary Hitachi functions including My Buttons, Input Source
Naming and My Text. The CP-A100's E-Shot feature allows users to
transfer up to four still images from a computer to the projector.



Easy maintenance is another attractive function of the CP-A100, as
its lamp door is on top of the model, and the filter is located on the
back, allowing for easy access. The CP-A100 offers additional
versatility with its Whiteboard, Blackboard or Day Time Modes.

"Hitachi's introduction of the CP-A100 marks a major step forward
in providing teachers and presenters an extremely short throw
projector," said Pete Denes, vice president of sales, Hitachi America,
Ltd., Ubiquitous Business Platform Systems Division, Business Group.
"This groundbreaking feature, along with the CP-A100's networking
capability and high performance, allows presenters to fully
concentrate on engaging their audience."

For more information about Hitachi's activities at the 2008
International CES, please visit av.hitachi.com/