Mitsubishi · 3,000–4,999 lumens · WXGA

Mitsubishi EW330U

3,000lumens
1280×800native
1.22–1.57throw ratio
2.5 kgweight

The Mitsubishi EW330U is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 230w metal halide bulb light source rated for 3,500 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.22–1.57:1. Released January 2011.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.22–1.57:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.4–3.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m3.7–4.7 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m4.9–6.3 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m6.1–7.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m7.3–9.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m9.8–12.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m12.2–15.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m14.6–18.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m18.3–23.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m24.4–31.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m30.5–39.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m36.6–47.1 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)267 m²20.7 × 12.9 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)53 m²9.2 × 5.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)18 m²5.3 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)9 m²3.8 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.9 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

3D ModesPC 3D Ready
Additional FeaturesHDMI input for true digital connections from both PC or video sources
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Brightness3,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel6 segments
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesPC 3D Ready Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode Crestron RoomView™
Image Size40.00" - 300.00"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-EX320LP Buy VLT-EX320LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source230W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life3,500 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$899 (USD)
Power100V - 240V
Projector Size3.60" x 11.10" x 9.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2011
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2013
Throw Distance4.5' - 25.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.22:1 - 1.57:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Weight5.5 lbs

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

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