Hitachi CP-X2010 2,200 lumen projector

Hitachi have announced a new triple-LCD projector, the Hitachi CP-X2010, with 2,200 lumen brightness and a 500:1 contrast ratio.  The CP-X2010 also has integrated speakers, but unlike most onboard audio there's a full 16W on offer.

The CP-X2010 is aimed predominantly at education markets, but we'd wager home installs would value its low 29 dBA noise rating and extended 5,000hr lamp life in Eco Mode.  There's also Source Naming – allowing users to rename sources so as to mean more than just "Input 2" – and closed captioning support.

Native resolution is XGA and connectivity includes component, composite and S-Video, though sadly no HDMI.  Hitachi are yet to announce pricing for the CP-X2010.

Press Release:

Hitachi Delivers Performance And Reliability To Education Market With CP-X2010 3LCD Projector

– The CP-X2010 Offers A Brightness Of 2,200 Lumens And A 4,000-Hour Hybrid Filter –

CHULA VISTA, Calif., March 27, 2009 — Providing educators with a new level of versatility and intuitive operability, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group has introduced the CP-X2010 3LCD projector. Offering a new 4,000-hour hybrid filter and a lower total cost of ownership for the education market, the CP-X2010 projector delivers Hitachi's trademark reliability and performance.

The CP-X2010 3LCD projector features a brightness of 2,200 lumens and is easy to install and transport at a light weight of 7.9 pounds. The CP-X2010 features 16 Watts of built-in audio, eliminating the need for external speakers, while maintaining a low noise rating of 29 dBA in Whisper Mode. The CP-X2010 also boasts a high contrast ratio of 500:1.

Additionally, the CP-X2010 features a long lamp life of 3,000 hours in Standard Mode and 5,000 hours in Eco Mode. The CP-X2010 also features Hitachi's proprietary My Buttons functionality, allowing two buttons on the projector to be programmed to execute any projector command. The CP-X2010 also offers input Source Naming, allowing users to rename input sources to fit their needs. Closed Captioning functionality is also available with the CP-X2010.

Furthermore, the CP-X2010 features a Transition Detector, which requires a password to operate the projector when it is moved from a fixed position. The CP-X2010 also offers PIN Lock and MyScreen functions, along with a security bar that enables the use of a heavy chain to prevent theft.

"The Hitachi CP-X2010 3LCD projector addresses the need for high performance and reliability in education environments," said John Glad, Product Manager, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group. "Moreover, Hitachi's innovative engineering enables the CP-X2010 to meet these needs at an affordable price point."

About Hitachi

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., Business Group, subsidiary of Hitachi America, Ltd., markets LCD projectors, interactive panels and whiteboards and security and observation system products through value added resellers, system integrators, distributors and OEM.

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Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., markets and manufactures a broad range of electronics, computer systems and products, and provides industrial equipment and services throughout North America. For more information, visit hitachi-america.us.