Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · Full

Mitsubishi HC7000

1,000lumens
1920×1080native
1.45–2.29throw ratio
7.5 kgweight

The Mitsubishi HC7000 is a 0.74" 3LCD projector rated at 1,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 160w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.45–2.29:1. Released October 2008.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.45–2.29:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.9–4.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.3–6.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.8–9.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.2–11.4 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.7–13.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.6–18.3 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.5–22.9 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m17.4–27.5 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m21.8–34.4 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m29.0–45.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m36.2–57.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m43.5–68.7 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 m²12.6 × 7.1 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)18 m²5.6 × 3.2 m
Lit city square (15 lux)6 m²3.2 × 1.8 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)3 m²2.3 × 1.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.8 × 1.0 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesNot sold online in the USA. Reon-VX HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) from Silicon Optix processes detailed high definition projector images with 1080i-to-1080p projector de-interlacing.
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Audible Noise22 dB / 17 dB (Eco)
Awards#9 in
Color Processing8-bit
Connection Panel12-Volt Trigger Component: RCA Composite: RCA HDMI 1.3 x 2 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast72,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1080
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.74" 3LCD
Dynamic Contrast72,000:1
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesAnamorphic Ready FCC B
Image Size50.00" - 300.00"
Included Lens1.6x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelVLT-HC7000LP Buy VLT-HC7000LP Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-5% & Vertical +/-75%
Light Source160W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$4,995 (USD)
Power250 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-5" and 16'-6" from the screen.
Projector Size6.30" x 16.80" x 17.30" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 2008
Resolution1920x1080
StatusDiscontinued Jun 2011
Throw Distance8.2' - 31.2' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.45:1 - 2.29:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty2 Years
Weight16.5 lbs
White Brightness1,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Similar projectors

ModelLumensResolutionLight sourceThrow ratioStreet price
Mitsubishi HC49001,0001920×1080160W Metal Halide bulb1.43–2.3:1$4,495
Mitsubishi HC5000BL1,0001920×1080160W Metal Halide bulb1.44–2.3:1$4,995
Mitsubishi HC60001,0001920×1080160W Metal Halide bulb1.44–2.3:1$4,995
LG CineBeam PF610P1,0001920×1080LED1.2:1$749
projectiondesign avielo quantum1,0001920×1080220W UHP bulb1.6–2.1:1
projectiondesign avielo spectra1,0001920×1080220W UHP bulb x 21.6–2.1:1
projectiondesign FL33 1080p1,0001920×1080LED0.79–6.5:1
projectiondesign FL33 WUXGA1,0001920×1200LED0.79–6.5:1