Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Hitachi CP-DX250

2,500lumens
1024×768native
1.86–2.04throw ratio
2.2 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-DX250 is a 0.55" DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 196w metal halide bulb light source rated for 4,500 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.86–2.04:1. Released February 2013.

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
1.86–2.04:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.7–4.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.6–6.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.4–8.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m9.3–10.2 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m11.2–12.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m14.9–16.3 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m18.6–20.4 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m22.3–24.5 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m27.9–30.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m37.2–40.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m46.5–51.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m55.8–61.2 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

3D ModesPC 3D Ready
Additional FeaturesIntelligent Eco Mode: Automatically changes the brightness of the lamp according to the brightness level of the screen.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise33 dB / 29 dB (Eco)
Brightness2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing10-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.55" DLP x 1
FeaturesPC 3D Ready Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode FCC B UL
Image Size36.76" - 298.39"
Included Lens1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelDT01461 Buy DT01461 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source196W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life4,500 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power250 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size3.20" x 10.40" x 8.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedFebruary 2013
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Oct 2014
Throw Distance5.0' - 37.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.86:1 - 2.04:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight4.8 lbs

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

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