Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Hitachi CP-RX61

1,600lumens
1024×768native
1.5–1.81throw ratio
2.3 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-RX61 is a 0.60" 3LCD projector rated at 1,600 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 165w uhb bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.5–1.81:1. Released April 2006.

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
1.5–1.81:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.0–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.5–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.0–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m7.5–9.1 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m9.0–10.9 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m12.0–14.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m15.0–18.1 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m18.0–21.7 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m22.5–27.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m30.0–36.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m37.5–45.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m45.0–54.3 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)142 m²13.8 × 10.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)28 m²6.2 × 4.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)9 m²3.6 × 2.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)5 m²2.5 × 1.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)3 m²1.9 × 1.5 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesWith two RGB inputs, optical zoom & an easy-to-use interface, the CP-RX61 series brings a lower cost of ownership.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise38 dB / 33 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.60" 3LCD
FeaturesCE FCC B UL
Image Size50.00" - 300.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelHL02212 Buy HL02212 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source165W UHB bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,995 (USD)
Power240 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-11" and 11'-11" from the screen.
Projector Size2.87" x 11.22" x 7.94" (HxWxD)
ReleasedApril 2006
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2007
Throw Distance5.9' - 29.9' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.50:1 - 1.81:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 576i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight5.1 lbs
White Brightness1,600 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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