Hitachi CP-L500
300lumens
640×480native
1.77–2.84throw ratio
10.4 kgweight
The Hitachi CP-L500 is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 300 lumens with a native resolution of 640×480. It uses a 250w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.77–2.84:1.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (VGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height | Standard lens 1.77–2.84:1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.5 m | 3.5–5.7 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 2.25 m | 5.3–8.5 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 3.0 m | 7.1–11.4 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 3.75 m | 8.8–14.2 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 4.5 m | 10.6–17.0 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 6.0 m | 14.2–22.7 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 7.5 m | 17.7–28.4 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 9.0 m | 21.2–34.1 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 11.25 m | 26.6–42.6 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 15.0 m | 35.4–56.8 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 18.75 m | 44.2–71.0 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 22.5 m | 53.1–85.2 m |
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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 light | Max area | Max width × height |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rural site (1 lux) | 27 m² | 6.0 × 4.5 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 5 m² | 2.7 × 2.0 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 2 m² | 1.5 × 1.2 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 1 m² | 1.1 × 0.8 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 1 m² | 0.8 × 0.6 m |
Full specifications
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (VGA) |
|---|---|
| Color Processing | 8-bit |
| Contrast | 200:1 (full on/off) |
| Data Modes | MAX 640x480 |
| Digital Keystone | No |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Display Type | 1.30" 3LCD |
| Image Size | 59.00" - 198.00" |
| Included Lens | 1.63x Powered zoom , Powered focus |
| Internal Speakers | 3.0 Watts Mono |
| Lamp Model | cpl100lamp / Hitachi CP-L500 Buy cpl100lamp Lamp |
| Lens Shift | No |
| Light Source | 250W Metal Halide bulb |
| Light Source Life | 2,000 hours |
| MSRP | $3,360 (USD) |
| Power | 370 Watts 100V - 120V |
| Projector Placement | For a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-9" and 18'-10" from the screen. |
| Projector Size | 6.50" x 12.50" x 18.00" (HxWxD) |
| Resolution | 640x480 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Throw Distance | 11.1' - 23.2' Calculate Throw Distance |
| Throw Ratio | 1.77:1 - 2.84:1 (D:W) |
| Video Modes | No |
| Weight | 23.0 lbs |
| White Brightness | 300 Lumens (ANSI) 1 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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