Hitachi CP-X401 LCD Projector

Hitachi Updated: 2008-09-03 RSS
Hitachi CP-X401 LCD Projector

The Hitachi CP-X401 boast 3,000 lumens but weighs a very light 7.7 pounds is easy to install or use on a cart top. The CP-X401 features 7 Watts of built-in audio, eliminating the need for external speakers, while the Audio Pass Through function allows audio to play while the projector is in standby mode. The projectors maintain a low noise rating of 29 dB in Whisper Mode.

The CP-X401 features a new hybrid filter, which lasts for 2,000 hours before replacement, on the side of the chassis. Additionally, the lamp door is located on the top of the projector for easy replacement if the projector is ceiling-mounted. The CP-X401 also offer longer lamp life (3,000 hours in standard mode; 4,000 hours in Whisper Mode*).

The CP-X401 bring a new level of customizability to educators, offering Hitachi's proprietary My Buttons functionality, allowing two buttons on the projector to be programmed to executive any projector command. The projectors also offer Input Source Naming, allowing users to rename input sources to fit their needs. An improved remote control now features a My Source/Doc Camera button, allowing users to directly choose an input source, or document camera. The new remote control also features volume buttons.

The CP-X401 features Automatic Vertical Keystone, which detects the angle of the projector and corrects the image. The projectors also offer Whiteboard Mode, providing adequate clarity while limiting brightness for use with whiteboards. Day Time Mode allows users to clearly see the images in a bright environment, while Blackboard Mode offers better color balance when displaying an image on a colored background.

The CP-X401 also features a Transition Detector, which requires a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X401 offers PIN Lock and MyScreen Lock functions, as well as a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.

Highlighted Specifications

Model Name: CP-X401 series
Brightness: 3,000 ANSI lumens
Weight: 7.7 lbs.
Resolution - Video: 540 TV lines
Resolution - RGB: 1024 Dots X 768 Lines
Networkable/Wireless: N/A
Dimensions: 13.4" x 3.9" x 10.6" (W x H x D)
Contrast ratio: 500:1