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Mitsubishi HC5

1,100lumens
1920×1080native
1.61–2.87throw ratio
14.0 kgweight

The Mitsubishi HC5 is a 0.61" SXRD x 3 projector rated at 1,100 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 230w uhp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.61–2.87:1. Released December 2012.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.61–2.87:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m3.2–5.7 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.8–8.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m6.4–11.5 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m8.1–14.4 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m9.7–17.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m12.9–23.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m16.1–28.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m19.3–34.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m24.2–43.1 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m32.2–57.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m40.2–71.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m48.3–86.1 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 lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)98 m²13.2 × 7.4 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)20 m²5.9 × 3.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)7 m²3.4 × 1.9 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)3 m²2.4 × 1.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.9 × 1.0 m

Full specifications

3D ModesFull HD 3D [Glasses Type: Shutter]
Additional FeaturesBuilt-in Frame Rate Convertor (FRC)
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Brightness1,100 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection Panel12-Volt Trigger x 2 Component: RCA Composite: RCA HDMI x 2 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast140,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1080
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.61" SXRD x 3
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesCase Color Options Full HD 3D
Image Size60.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.8x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelVLT-HC9000LP Buy VLT-HC9000LP Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-45% & Vertical +/-100%
Light Source230W UHP bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours
MSRP$2,999 (USD)
Power350 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-6" and 20'-6" from the screen.
Projector Size8.30" x 18.90" x 20.83" (HxWxD)
ReleasedDecember 2012
Resolution1920x1080
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2013
Throw Distance12.1' - 23.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.61:1 - 2.87:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Weight30.9 lbs

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

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