Mitsubishi XL5900U

Name: Mitsubishi XL5900U
Brand: Mitsubishi

4,000lumens

1024×768native

0.8–5.2throw ratio

9.0 kgweight

The Mitsubishi XL5900U is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 4,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 270w shp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 5.2:1. Released September 2003.

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)	356 m²	21.8 × 16.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	71 m²	9.7 × 7.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	24 m²	5.6 × 4.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	12 m²	4.0 × 3.0 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	7 m²	3.1 × 2.3 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	To help protect your projector investment against theft or vandalism, the XL5900U/LU also comes with a built-in motion sensitive anti-theft alarm.
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing	8-bit
Connection Panel	RS232: DB-9pin USB: A
Contrast	600:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1280x1024
Display Type	1.30" 3LCD
Features	Picture-in-Picture FCC B UL
Image Size	60.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens	1.3x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers	5.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model	VLT-XL5950LP Buy VLT-XL5950LP Lamp
Lens Shift	Horizontal +/-5% & Vertical +0.00% / -40.20%
Light Source	270W SHP bulb
Light Source Life	2,000 hours
MSRP	$9,995 (USD)
Power	380 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	6.90" x 14.60" x 17.50" (HxWxD)
Released	September 2003
Resolution	1024x768
Status	Discontinued Dec 2008
Throw Distance	9.5' - 31.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Video Modes	720p, 1080i, 525p
Warranty	3 Years
Weight	19.9 lbs
White Brightness	4,000 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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