Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Hitachi CP-S830

500lumens
800×600native
2.05–2.73throw ratio
5.0 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-S830 is a 0.90" 3LCD projector rated at 500 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 150w uhb bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 2.05–2.73:1.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
2.05–2.73:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m4.1–5.5 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m6.1–8.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m8.2–10.9 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m10.2–13.7 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m12.3–16.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m16.4–21.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m20.5–27.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m24.6–32.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m30.7–41.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m41.0–54.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m51.2–68.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m61.5–81.9 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 lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)44 m²7.7 × 5.8 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)9 m²3.4 × 2.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)3 m²2.0 × 1.5 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)1 m²1.4 × 1.1 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)1 m²1.1 × 0.8 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Data ModesMAX 1024x768
Digital KeystoneNo
Digital ZoomNo
Display Type0.90" 3LCD
Image Size22.00" - 201.30"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source150W UHB bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours
MSRP$5,795 (USD)
Power230 Watts 90V - 264V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 13'-8" and 18'-2" from the screen.
Projector Size4.93" x 9.43" x 13.18" (HxWxD)
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued
Throw Distance4.0' - 27.5' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio2.05:1 - 2.73:1 (D:W)
Video ModesNo
Warranty2 Years
Weight11.0 lbs
White Brightness500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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