Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Mitsubishi XD221U-G

2,300lumens
1024×768native
1.78–2.17throw ratio
3.2 kgweight

The Mitsubishi XD221U-G is a 0.55" DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,300 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 180w p-vip bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.78–2.17:1. Released May 2009.

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 widthHeightStandard lens
1.78–2.17:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.6–4.3 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.3–6.5 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.1–8.7 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.9–10.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m10.7–13.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m14.2–17.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m17.8–21.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m21.4–26.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m26.7–32.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m35.6–43.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m44.5–54.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m53.4–65.1 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)204 m²16.5 × 12.4 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)41 m²7.4 × 5.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)14 m²4.3 × 3.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²3.0 × 2.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.3 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise29 dB / 26 dB (Eco)
Brightness2,300 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel5 segments
Connection PanelComposite: RCA Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.55" DLP x 1
FeaturesClosed Captioning Soft Carrying Case
Image Size40.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-XD210P Buy VLT-XD210P Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source180W P-VIP bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,595 (USD)
Power270 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-9" and 14'-4" from the screen.
Projector Size4.10" x 12.60" x 9.30" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMay 2009
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Sep 2010
Throw Distance5.7' - 29.5' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.78:1 - 2.17:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight7.0 lbs

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

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