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The Mitsubishi XL5U ColorView Projector is a XGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,700 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . 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. This projector was first available for purchase in June 2004 and has been by Mitsubishi.

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Mitsubishi XL5U ColorView Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $3,495
- White Brightness
- 1,700 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 400:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 480p
- Data Modes
- MAX 1280x1024
- Lamp Type
- 180W NSH bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- VLT-XL5LP Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 10.1' - 26.6' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 80.00" - 250.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.60:1 - 1.93:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-6" and 12'-8" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 2.70" x 10.80" x 10.20"
- Weight
- 5.4 lbs
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 280 Watts 100V - 240V
- Features
-
Short-Throw
- Additional Features
- Three level password protection. Designed for all versatile applications, it comes with a short throw lens, up to 5000 hours of lamp life and a remarkable contrast ratio of 400:1 for clear and detailed images.
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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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