Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Hitachi CP-A100

2,500lumens
1024×768native
0.38–0.38throw ratio
5.8 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-A100 is a 0.63" 3LCD projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 220w uhb bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 0.38:1. Released March 2008.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (XGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
0.38:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m0.8 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m1.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m1.5 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m1.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m2.3 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m3.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m3.8 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m4.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m5.7 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m7.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m9.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m11.4 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)222 m²17.2 × 12.9 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)44 m²7.7 × 5.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)15 m²4.4 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²3.1 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.4 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesUltra short throw lens
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Awards#7 in
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack Component: RCA Composite: RCA Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.63" 3LCD
FeaturesShort-Throw CE Blackboard Mode FCC B UL
Image Size60.00" - 100.00"
Included LensFixed focal length , Powered focus
Internal Speakers7.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Modelcpa100lamp / DT00891 Buy cpa100lamp Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source220W UHB bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$2,995 (USD)
Power100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens 1'-4" from the screen.
Projector Size5.20" x 15.60" x 14.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMarch 2008
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2011
Throw Distance0.3' - 1.3' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio0.38:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight12.8 lbs
White Brightness2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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