Mitsubishi · 3,000–4,999 lumens

Mitsubishi WD2000U

3,000lumens
1280×768native
1.82–2.47throw ratio
8.5 kgweight

The Mitsubishi WD2000U is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×768. It uses a 300w nsh bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.82–2.47:1. Released May 2006.

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
1.82–2.47:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.2 m3.6–4.9 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.8 m5.5–7.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.4 m7.3–9.9 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.0 m9.1–12.4 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.6 m10.9–14.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.8 m14.6–19.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.0 m18.2–24.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.2 m21.8–29.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.0 m27.3–37.1 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.0 m36.4–49.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.0 m45.5–61.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.0 m54.6–74.1 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)267 m²21.1 × 12.6 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)53 m²9.4 × 5.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)18 m²5.4 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)9 m²3.8 × 2.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²3.0 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesDarkChip2 DLP chip.Texas Instruments' DDP3020 TrueVisionv™ Image Processing with BrilliantColor, for exceptional brightness, truer colors and smoother images
Aspect Ratio15:9 (WXGA)
Audible Noise32 dB / 27 dB (Eco)
Brightness3,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel5 segments
Connection PanelNetwork: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneNo
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesCE FCC B UL
Image Size60.00" - 275.00"
Included Lens1.36x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers3.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-VD2000LP / VLT-XD2000LP Buy VLT-VD2000LP Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-10% & Vertical +12.60% / -66.70%
Light Source300W NSH bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$5,995 (USD)
Power430 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size6.53" x 16.93" x 12.99" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMay 2006
Resolution1280x768
StatusDiscontinued May 2009
Throw Distance10.3' - 35.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.82:1 - 2.47:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight18.8 lbs

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

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