EIKI · 3,000–4,999 lumens · XGA

EIKI LC-X3

3,500lumens
1024×768native
0.81–6.19throw ratio
17.8 kgweight

The EIKI LC-X3 is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 3,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 440w metal halide bulb light source rated for 1,000 hours. 10 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.81:1 to 6.19:1.

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 widthHeight0001-4166A Zoom
4.13–6.19:1
0001-4167A Zoom
3.14–5.02:1
0001-4191 Fixed
1.03:1
0001-4224 Fixed
1.45:1
AH-21012 Fixed
1.21:1
AH-21022 Zoom
3.37–4.38:1
AH-21041 Zoom
1.82–2.92:1
AH-21091 Zoom
4.28–5.99:1
AH-21202 Zoom
1.41–1.84:1
AH-32021 Fixed
0.81:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m8.3–12.4 m6.3–10.0 m2.1 m2.9 m2.4 m6.7–8.8 m3.6–5.8 m8.6–12.0 m2.8–3.7 m1.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m12.4–18.6 m9.4–15.1 m3.1 m4.3 m3.6 m10.1–13.1 m5.5–8.8 m12.8–18.0 m4.2–5.5 m2.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m16.5–24.8 m12.6–20.1 m4.1 m5.8 m4.8 m13.5–17.5 m7.3–11.7 m17.1–24.0 m5.6–7.4 m3.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m20.6–31.0 m15.7–25.1 m5.2 m7.2 m6.0 m16.9–21.9 m9.1–14.6 m21.4–30.0 m7.0–9.2 m4.1 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m24.8–37.1 m18.8–30.1 m6.2 m8.7 m7.3 m20.2–26.3 m10.9–17.5 m25.7–35.9 m8.5–11.0 m4.9 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m33.0–49.5 m25.1–40.2 m8.2 m11.6 m9.7 m27.0–35.0 m14.6–23.4 m34.2–47.9 m11.3–14.7 m6.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m41.3–61.9 m31.4–50.2 m10.3 m14.5 m12.1 m33.7–43.8 m18.2–29.2 m42.8–59.9 m14.1–18.4 m8.1 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m49.6–74.3 m37.7–60.2 m12.4 m17.4 m14.5 m40.4–52.6 m21.8–35.0 m51.4–71.9 m16.9–22.1 m9.7 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m61.9–92.9 m47.1–75.3 m15.5 m21.8 m18.1 m50.6–65.7 m27.3–43.8 m64.2–89.9 m21.1–27.6 m12.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m82.6–123.8 m62.8–100.4 m20.6 m29.0 m24.2 m67.4–87.6 m36.4–58.4 m85.6–119.8 m28.2–36.8 m16.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m103.2–154.8 m78.5–125.5 m25.8 m36.2 m30.2 m84.2–109.5 m45.5–73.0 m107.0–149.8 m35.2–46.0 m20.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m123.9–185.7 m94.2–150.6 m30.9 m43.5 m36.3 m101.1–131.4 m54.6–87.6 m128.4–179.7 m42.3–55.2 m24.3 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)311 m²20.4 × 15.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)62 m²9.1 × 6.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)21 m²5.3 × 3.9 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)10 m²3.7 × 2.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)6 m²2.9 × 2.2 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise45 dB
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast600:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.80" 3LCD
FeaturesUL
Image Size90.00" - 600.00"
Included Lens1.29x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers3.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftVertical +/-0.00%
Light Source440W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life1,000 hours
MSRP$15,995 (USD)
Power670 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size9.70" x 15.40" x 23.10" (HxWxD)
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued
Throw Distance15.9' - 82.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio2.05:1 - 2.64:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 480p
Warranty3 Years
Weight39.3 lbs
White Brightness3,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
AH-32021 Fixed0.81:18.1 m
0001-4191 Fixed1.03:110.3 m
AH-21012 Fixed1.21:112.1 m
AH-21202 Zoom1.41–1.84:114.1–18.4 m
0001-4224 Fixed1.45:114.5 m
AH-21041 Zoom1.82–2.92:118.2–29.2 m
0001-4167A Zoom3.14–5.02:131.4–50.2 m
AH-21022 Zoom3.37–4.38:133.7–43.8 m
0001-4166A Zoom4.13–6.19:141.3–61.9 m
AH-21091 Zoom4.28–5.99:142.8–59.9 m

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