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The Hitachi CP-WU8450 Projector is a WUXGA Large Venue Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 5,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1920x1200 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. The zoom lens on the Hitachi WU8450 has an impressive zoom ratio of 2x combined with the ability to shift the lens which allows for flexibility in positioning. This projector was first available for purchase in July 2012 and has been by Hitachi. The Hitachi CP-WU8450 was also marketed as the Dukane ImagePro 8974WU.



Hitachi CP-WU8450 Projector Specifications


MSRP
n/a
Status
Discontinued
Released
July 2012
Warranty
3 Years
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White Brightness
5,000 ANSI Lumens
Color Brightness
5,000 Lumens
Resolution
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WUXGA)
Contrast
3,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.76" 3LCD Chips
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200

Lamp Type
330W UHP bulb
Lamp Life
2,500 hours  / 3,000 hours
Lamp Model
DT01291  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses



FL-701 Fixed Lens Throw Ratio 0.80:1
LL-704 Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 3.10:1-5.20:1
SL-702 Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.30:1-1.90:1
UL-705 Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 5.20:1-8.70:1
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-10% & Vertical +/-10%
Throw Distance
6.5' - 31.8'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.66" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.50:1 - 3.00:1
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
5.30" x 19.60" x 15.60"
Weight
19.2 lbs
Audible Noise
37 dB  / 31 dB
Internal Speakers
8.0 Watts × 2
Power
480 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Component: RCA
Composite: RCA
HDMI x 2
Network: RJ-45
RGB In: BNC
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Picture-in-Picture
2:3 Pulldown
Closed Captioning
DICOM
Geometric Correction
Blackboard Mode
Crestron RoomView™
Additional Features
With a convenient motorised lens shift, and a central lens position, images can be seamlessly adjusted and moved at the touch of a button.

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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