Hitachi · 5,000–7,999 lumens · WUXGA

Hitachi CP-WU5500

5,000lumens
1920×1200native
1.4–2.3throw ratio
6.4 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-WU5500 is a 3LCD projector rated at 5,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1200. It uses a 300w metal halide bulb light source rated for 4,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.4–2.3:1. Released March 2016.

Throw distance table

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

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.4–2.3:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.8–4.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m4.2–6.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m5.6–9.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m7.0–11.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m8.4–13.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m11.2–18.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m14.0–23.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m16.8–27.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m21.0–34.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m28.0–46.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m35.0–57.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m42.0–69.0 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)444 m²26.7 × 16.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)89 m²11.9 × 7.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)30 m²6.9 × 4.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)15 m²4.9 × 3.0 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)9 m²3.8 × 2.4 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio16:10 (WUXGA)
Best Used ForHigher Education Corporate/Business Simulation
Color Brightness5,000 Lumens 3 CLO
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio In: Mini Jack Audio In: RCA Audio Out: Mini Jack Composite: RCA HDMI HDMI (MHL) Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
Contrast10,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesPicture-in-Picture Closed Captioning DICOM Edge Blending Geometric Correction FCC A Crestron RoomView™ UL
Image Size29.53" - 300.20"
Included Lens1.65x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers16.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelDT01931 Buy DT01931 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-4% & Vertical +50%
Light Source300W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life4,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$2,739 (USD)
Power440 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size5.40" x 18.10" x 13.10" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMarch 2016
Resolution1920x1200
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2019
Throw Distance4.8' - 29.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.40:1 - 2.30:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight14.0 lbs
White Brightness5,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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