FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Travis McGee Brand Definition (212) 660-2555 x24 Travis@brand-definition.com Jennifer Santoyo Hitachi America, Ltd. (619) 591-5414 Jennifer.Santoyo@Hal.Hitachi.com Hitachi’s PTZ Series Full HD Cameras Offer Unmatched Value and Performance for the Education Market -- The PTZ Cameras Support Professional-Quality Video Conferencing, Video Recording and Net Broadcasting-Chula Vista, California, September 21, 2015 – Delivering ease of installation and pristine video quality, the PTZ Series Full HD Cameras from Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Media Division, Security Solutions Group are ideal solutions for the education market. The PTZ Series cameras support clear and lively video conferencing, video recording and net broadcasting The PTZ Series includes six models: the VZ-HD3600A; VZ-HD3650A; VZ-HD3700A; VZHD3780A; VZ-HD4000A; and VZ-HD4900A. The PTZ Series cameras feature a 10X optical zoom lens with Full HD for the VZ-HD3600A/3650A/3700A/3780A models, while the VZ-HD4000A and VZ-HD4900A models provide a 25x optical zoom lens. The PTZ Series offers direct drive motor pan/tilt mechanism for non-distracting smooth and quiet functionality, which is a huge advantage for classroom applications. In addition, four of the six models offer a wide horizontal viewing angle of 70 degrees, making them perfect for classroom environments. Thanks to high-quality image processing, the PTZ Series features a high signal-to-noise ratio and high resolution using noise reduction technology, while producing faithful color reproduction using a non-linear matrix circuit, and reducing false color signal phenomena. In addition, a Full HD, two million pixel CMOS imaging sensor offers bright colors and high sensitivity. “From K-12 to higher ed, the PTZ Series offers a high-quality and cost-effective solution for the education market,” said Paul Watkins, Senior National Sales Manager, Hitachi America, Ltd. About Hitachi America, Ltd. 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, particle beam therapy technologies, 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. About Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totaled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com. ###