Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Mitsubishi ES100U ColorView

2,000lumens
800×600native
1.74–2.08throw ratio
2.9 kgweight

The Mitsubishi ES100U ColorView is a 0.55" DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 250w p-vip bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.74–2.08:1. Released January 2005.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.74–2.08:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.5–4.2 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.2–6.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.0–8.3 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.7–10.4 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m10.4–12.5 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m13.9–16.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m17.4–20.8 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m20.9–25.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m26.1–31.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m34.8–41.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m43.5–52.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m52.2–62.4 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)178 m²15.4 × 11.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)36 m²6.9 × 5.2 m
Lit city square (15 lux)12 m²4.0 × 3.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)6 m²2.8 × 2.1 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.2 × 1.6 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesTwo-year Express Replacement Assistance (ERA) program guarantees a free replacement projector shipped overnight for next business day delivery when & where available.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Audible Noise37 dB / 32 dB (Eco)
Brightness2,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 1,600 Lumens (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel2x speed
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1024x768
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.55" DLP x 1
FeaturesCE FCC B UL
Image Size60.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-XD400LP Buy VLT-XD400LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source250W P-VIP bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,595 (USD)
Power340 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-6" and 13'-10" from the screen.
Projector Size3.90" x 12.20" x 9.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2005
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued Aug 2007
Throw Distance8.3' - 22.9' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.74:1 - 2.08:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight6.5 lbs

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

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