Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens

Mitsubishi HC3000U

1,000lumens
1280×768native
1.7–2.05throw ratio
2.9 kgweight

The Mitsubishi HC3000U is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 1,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×768. It uses a 200w uhp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.7–2.05:1. Released November 2005.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (15:9 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.7–2.05:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.2 m3.4–4.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.8 m5.1–6.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.4 m6.8–8.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.0 m8.5–10.2 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.6 m10.2–12.3 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.8 m13.6–16.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.0 m17.0–20.5 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.2 m20.4–24.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.0 m25.5–30.7 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.0 m34.0–41.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.0 m42.5–51.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.0 m51.0–61.5 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)89 m²12.2 × 7.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)18 m²5.4 × 3.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)6 m²3.1 × 1.9 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)3 m²2.2 × 1.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.7 × 1.0 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesDarkChip2 DLP chip with BrilliantColor
Aspect Ratio15:9 (WXGA)
Brightness1,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel4x speed
Contrast4,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesFCC B UL
Image Size60.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelVLT-HC100LP / VLT-HC910LP Buy VLT-HC100LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source200W UHP bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,995 (USD)
Power280 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-12" and 14'-5" from the screen.
Projector Size3.90" x 12.20" x 9.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedNovember 2005
Resolution1280x768
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2007
Throw Distance8.6' - 24.1' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.70:1 - 2.05:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty2 Years
Weight6.4 lbs

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

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