Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Hitachi CP-D20

2,700lumens
1024×768native
0.5–0.5throw ratio
3.5 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-D20 is a 3LCD projector rated at 2,700 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a metal halide bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 0.5:1. Released July 2010.

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
0.5:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m1.0 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m1.5 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m2.0 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m2.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m3.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m4.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m5.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m6.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m7.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m10.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m12.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m15.0 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)240 m²17.9 × 13.4 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)48 m²8.0 × 6.0 m
Lit city square (15 lux)16 m²4.6 × 3.5 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)8 m²3.3 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.5 × 1.9 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesThe Hybrid Filter lasts for more than 4000 hours, ten times longer than conventional filters. This extension in maintenance intervals reduces the overall cost of ownership significantly.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise36 dB / 28 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type3LCD
FeaturesShort-Throw 2:3 Pulldown Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode
Image Size60.00" - 100.00"
Included LensFixed focal length , manual focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light SourceMetal Halide bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power280 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size4.10" x 13.10" x 11.90" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJuly 2010
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Sep 2011
Throw Distance2.0' - 3.3' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio0.50:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight7.7 lbs
White Brightness2,700 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 2,000 Lumens (Eco)

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

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