Mitsubishi · 5,000–7,999 lumens · WXGA

Mitsubishi WD8700U BL

7,300lumens
1280×800native
1.77–2.44throw ratio
16.0 kgweight

The Mitsubishi WD8700U BL is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 7,300 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 350w metal halide bulb x 2 light source rated for 2,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.77–2.44:1. Released February 2013.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.77–2.44:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m3.5–4.9 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m5.3–7.3 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m7.1–9.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m8.8–12.2 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m10.6–14.6 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m14.2–19.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m17.7–24.4 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m21.2–29.3 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m26.6–36.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m35.4–48.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m44.2–61.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m53.1–73.2 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)649 m²32.2 × 20.1 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)130 m²14.4 × 9.0 m
Lit city square (15 lux)43 m²8.3 × 5.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)22 m²5.9 × 3.7 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)13 m²4.6 × 2.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesOptional 3 segment color wheel is available.
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Brightness7,300 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel4 segments
Connection PanelComposite: BNC DVI Digital Input HDMI 1.3 Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast2,800:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesClosed Captioning 24/7 Operation Edge Blending Crestron RoomView™
Image Size40.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.35x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source350W Metal Halide bulb x 2
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$9,995 (USD)
Power100V - 240V
Projector Size7.90" x 19.30" x 16.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedFebruary 2013
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2014
Throw Distance6.6' - 24.9' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.77:1 - 2.44:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight35.3 lbs

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

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