Mitsubishi X500U

Name: Mitsubishi X500U
Brand: Mitsubishi

3,700lumens

1024×768native

0.8–5.2throw ratio

6.9 kgweight

The Mitsubishi X500U is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 3,700 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 300w shp bulb light source rated for 1,500 hours. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 5.2:1. Released October 2001.

Throw distance table

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

Image width	Height	OL-X500FR Short Fixed 0.8:1	OL-X500LZ Long Zoom 2.4–3.3:1	OL-X500SZ Short Zoom 1.3–1.6:1	OL-X500TZ Long Zoom 3.4–5.2:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.5 m	1.6 m	4.8–6.6 m	2.6–3.2 m	6.8–10.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	2.25 m	2.4 m	7.2–9.9 m	3.9–4.8 m	10.2–15.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	3.0 m	3.2 m	9.6–13.2 m	5.2–6.4 m	13.6–20.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.75 m	4.0 m	12.0–16.5 m	6.5–8.0 m	17.0–26.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	4.5 m	4.8 m	14.4–19.8 m	7.8–9.6 m	20.4–31.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	6.0 m	6.4 m	19.2–26.4 m	10.4–12.8 m	27.2–41.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	7.5 m	8.0 m	24.0–33.0 m	13.0–16.0 m	34.0–52.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	9.0 m	9.6 m	28.8–39.6 m	15.6–19.2 m	40.8–62.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	11.25 m	12.0 m	36.0–49.5 m	19.5–24.0 m	51.0–78.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	15.0 m	16.0 m	48.0–66.0 m	26.0–32.0 m	68.0–104.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	18.75 m	20.0 m	60.0–82.5 m	32.5–40.0 m	85.0–130.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	22.5 m	24.0 m	72.0–99.0 m	39.0–48.0 m	102.0–156.0 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 light	Max area	Max width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)	329 m²	20.9 × 15.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	66 m²	9.4 × 7.0 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	22 m²	5.4 × 4.1 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	11 m²	3.8 × 2.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	7 m²	3.0 × 2.2 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	Has a built-in network port for administration. 3 year Roadside Assistance
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise	34 dB
Color Processing	8-bit
Contrast	400:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1280x1024
Digital Keystone	Vertical only
Digital Zoom	No
Display Type	1.30" 3LCD
Features	FCC A
Image Size	60.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens	1.26x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers	3.0 Watts × 2
Lamp Model	VLT-X500LP Buy VLT-X500LP Lamp
Lens Shift	No
Light Source	300W SHP bulb
Light Source Life	1,500 hours
MSRP	$10,995 (USD)
Power	420 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	5.80" x 12.00" x 15.20" (HxWxD)
Released	October 2001
Resolution	1024x768
Status	Discontinued Apr 2004
Throw Distance	9.5' - 31.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio	1.93:1 - 2.43:1 (D:W)
Video Modes	720p, 1080i
Warranty	3 Years
Weight	15.2 lbs
White Brightness	3,700 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

Lens	Throw ratio	Distance for 10 m width
OL-X500FR Short Fixed	0.8:1	8.0 m
OL-X500SZ Short Zoom	1.3–1.6:1	13.0–16.0 m
OL-X500LZ Long Zoom	2.4–3.3:1	24.0–33.0 m
OL-X500TZ Long Zoom	3.4–5.2:1	34.0–52.0 m

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