Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Hitachi CP-X940W

1,000lumens
1024×768native
2.05–2.67throw ratio
4.4 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-X940W is a 0.90" 3LCD projector rated at 1,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 150w uhp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 2.05–2.67:1. Released January 2000.

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
2.05–2.67:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m4.1–5.3 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m6.1–8.0 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m8.2–10.7 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m10.2–13.3 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m12.3–16.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m16.4–21.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m20.5–26.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m24.6–32.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m30.7–40.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m41.0–53.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m51.2–66.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m61.5–80.1 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)89 m²10.9 × 8.2 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)18 m²4.9 × 3.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)6 m²2.8 × 2.1 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)3 m²2.0 × 1.5 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.5 × 1.2 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast200:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneNo
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.90" 3LCD
Image Size40.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts × 2
Lamp Modelcp840940lamp / DT00205 Buy cp840940lamp Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source150W UHP bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours
MSRP$6,995 (USD)
Power200 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size3.90" x 9.80" x 13.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2000
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2001
Throw Distance7.3' - 27.5' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio2.05:1 - 2.67:1 (D:W)
Video ModesNo
Warranty2 Years
Weight9.8 lbs
White Brightness1,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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