Hitachi · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Hitachi ED-AW100N

2,000lumens
1280×800native
0.53–0.53throw ratio
4.8 kgweight

The Hitachi ED-AW100N is a 0.59" 3LCD projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 180w uhp bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 0.53:1. Released February 2010.

Throw distance table

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

Image widthHeightStandard lens
0.53:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m1.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m1.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m2.1 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m2.7 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m3.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m4.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m5.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m6.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m8.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m10.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m13.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m15.9 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)178 m²16.9 × 10.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)36 m²7.5 × 4.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)12 m²4.4 × 2.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)6 m²3.1 × 1.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.4 × 1.5 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesEUROPEAN MODEL - NOT AVAILABLE IN THE USA.
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Audible Noise36 dB / 28 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast400:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1400x1050
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.59" 3LCD
FeaturesShort-Throw 2:3 Pulldown Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode
Image Size60.00" - 100.00"
Included LensFixed focal length , manual focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelDT01091 Buy DT01091 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source180W UHP bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power270 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens 3'-5" from the screen.
Projector Size4.65" x 13.11" x 11.93" (HxWxD)
ReleasedFebruary 2010
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Aug 2012
Throw Distance1.9' - 3.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio0.53:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight10.6 lbs
White Brightness2,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 1,500 Lumens (Eco)

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

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