Mitsubishi · 3,000–4,999 lumens · XGA

Mitsubishi XD560U

3,500lumens
1024×768native
1.4–2.3throw ratio
3.5 kgweight

The Mitsubishi XD560U is a 0.55" DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 230w p-vip bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.4–2.3:1. Released July 2011.

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
1.4–2.3:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m2.8–4.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.2–6.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m5.6–9.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m7.0–11.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m8.4–13.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m11.2–18.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m14.0–23.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m16.8–27.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m21.0–34.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m28.0–46.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m35.0–57.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m42.0–69.0 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)311 m²20.4 × 15.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)62 m²9.1 × 6.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)21 m²5.3 × 3.9 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)10 m²3.7 × 2.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)6 m²2.9 × 2.2 m

Full specifications

3D ModesPC 3D Ready
Additional FeaturesDark Chip3 optimizes stray-light processing for the optical system. The resulting high contrast of 3000:1 makes blacks deeper in perfect contrast to the vibrant color of images
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise33 dB / 28 dB (Eco)
Brightness3,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel5 segments
Connection PanelHDMI Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast3,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.55" DLP x 1
FeaturesPC 3D Ready Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode Soft Carrying Case Crestron RoomView™
Image Size39.78" - 200.36"
Included Lens1.6x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-XD560LP Buy VLT-XD560LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source230W P-VIP bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 6,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$1,199 (USD)
Power340 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size4.40" x 12.80" x 10.20" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJuly 2011
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2014
Throw Distance6.1' - 18.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.40:1 - 2.30:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight7.7 lbs

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

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