The Hitachi CP-X401 projector boasts 3,000 lumens but weighs a very light 7.7 pounds. This versatile projector is easy to install, or it can be used on a desktop. The CP-X401 features seven watts of built-in audio, eliminating the need for external speakers; and the Audio Pass Through function allows audio to play while the projector is in standby mode. The projectors maintain a low noise rating of 29dB in Whisper Mode.
The CP-X401 features a new 2000 hour hybrid filter 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 offers longer lamp life (3,000 hours in bright mode; 4,000 hours in standard mode).
The CP-X401 brings a new level of ease to educators who want to customize the projector. Hitachi's proprietary My Buttons functionality allows two buttons on the projector to be programmed to execute any projector command. The projector also offers 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.