Hitachi · 3,000–4,999 lumens · WXGA

Hitachi CP-EW301N

3,000lumens
1280×800native
1.5–1.8throw ratio
3.1 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-EW301N is a 3LCD projector rated at 3,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 225w metal halide bulb light source rated for 5,000 hours / 10,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.5–1.8:1. Released June 2015.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.5–1.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m3.0–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m4.5–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m6.0–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m7.5–9.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m9.0–10.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m12.0–14.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m15.0–18.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m18.0–21.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m22.5–27.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m30.0–36.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m37.5–45.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m45.0–54.0 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)267 m²20.7 × 12.9 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)53 m²9.2 × 5.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)18 m²5.3 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)9 m²3.8 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.9 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Additional Features5,000 hours unwoven filter
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Color Brightness3,000 Lumens 3 CLO
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio In: Mini Jack x 2 Audio In: RCA Audio Out: Mini Jack Composite: RCA HDMI Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type3LCD
FeaturesClosed Captioning Geometric Correction Crestron RoomView™ FCC B
Image Size29.87" - 300.94"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers8.0 Watts × 2
Lamp ModelDT01481 Buy DT01481 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source225W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life5,000 hours / 10,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,079 (USD)
Power330 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size3.40" x 12.60" x 9.70" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJune 2015
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2016
Throw Distance3.8' - 31.9' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.50:1 - 1.80:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight6.8 lbs
White Brightness3,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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