Mitsubishi XL5950LU ColorView

Name: Mitsubishi XL5950LU ColorView
Brand: Mitsubishi

4,700lumens

1024×768native

0.8–5.2throw ratio

The Mitsubishi XL5950LU ColorView is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 4,700 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 270w shp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. 3 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 5.2:1.

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-X500TZ Long Zoom 3.4–5.2:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.5 m	1.6 m	4.8–6.6 m	6.8–10.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	2.25 m	2.4 m	7.2–9.9 m	10.2–15.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	3.0 m	3.2 m	9.6–13.2 m	13.6–20.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.75 m	4.0 m	12.0–16.5 m	17.0–26.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	4.5 m	4.8 m	14.4–19.8 m	20.4–31.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	6.0 m	6.4 m	19.2–26.4 m	27.2–41.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	7.5 m	8.0 m	24.0–33.0 m	34.0–52.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	9.0 m	9.6 m	28.8–39.6 m	40.8–62.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	11.25 m	12.0 m	36.0–49.5 m	51.0–78.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	15.0 m	16.0 m	48.0–66.0 m	68.0–104.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	18.75 m	20.0 m	60.0–82.5 m	85.0–130.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	22.5 m	24.0 m	72.0–99.0 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)	418 m²	23.6 × 17.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	84 m²	10.6 × 7.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	28 m²	6.1 × 4.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	14 m²	4.3 × 3.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	8 m²	3.3 × 2.5 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	Built-in motion-sensitive anti-theft alarm. The alarm, built into the connector panel cover, is set manually by a key. If someone moves the projector, a 120-decibel high pitch alarm will sound, attracting attention and foiling a potential theft.
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing	8-bit
Contrast	600:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1280x1024
Digital Keystone	Vertical only
Digital Zoom	Yes
Display Type	1.30" 3LCD
Features	Picture-in-Picture FCC A
Included Lens	No
Internal Speakers	5.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model	VLT-XL5950LP Buy VLT-XL5950LP Lamp
Lens Shift	Horizontal & Vertical
Light Source	270W SHP bulb
Light Source Life	2,000 hours
MSRP	$10,995 (USD)
Power	380 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	6.90" x 14.60" x 17.50" (HxWxD)
Resolution	1024x768
Status	Discontinued
Video Modes	720p, 1080i
Warranty	3 Years
White Brightness	4,700 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-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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Mitsubishi XL5950U ColorView	4,700	1024×768	270W SHP bulb	0.8–5.2:1	$11,995
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Mitsubishi XD600U	4,500	1024×768	280W Metal Halide bulb	1.4–2.1:1	$1,895
Mitsubishi XD600U-G	4,500	1024×768	280W Metal Halide bulb	1.4–2.1:1	$2,995
Mitsubishi XD3500U	5,000	1024×768	330W NSH bulb	1.7–2.4:1	$4,995
Mitsubishi XD700U	5,000	1024×768	280W P-VIP bulb	1.4–2.1:1	$1,995
Mitsubishi XD700U-G	5,000	1024×768	280W P-VIP bulb	1.4–2.1:1	$1,995
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