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Mitsubishi HC5500
1,200lumens
1920×1080native
1.45–1.78throw ratio
5.6 kgweight
The Mitsubishi HC5500 is a 0.74" 3LCD projector rated at 1,200 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 160w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.45–1.78:1. Released July 2008.
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 width | Height | Standard lens 1.45–1.78:1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.12 m | 2.9–3.6 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 1.69 m | 4.3–5.3 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 2.25 m | 5.8–7.1 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 2.81 m | 7.2–8.9 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 3.38 m | 8.7–10.7 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 4.5 m | 11.6–14.2 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 5.62 m | 14.5–17.8 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 6.75 m | 17.4–21.4 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 8.44 m | 21.8–26.7 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 11.25 m | 29.0–35.6 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 14.06 m | 36.2–44.5 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 16.88 m | 43.5–53.4 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) | 107 m² | 13.8 × 7.7 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 21 m² | 6.2 × 3.5 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 7 m² | 3.6 × 2.0 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 4 m² | 2.5 × 1.4 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 2 m² | 1.9 × 1.1 m |
Full specifications
| Additional Features | The HC5500 comes with the Reon-VX video processing chip often found in more expensive high-end devices and offers advanced noise reduction and reduced chroma up-sampling for superior video performance. |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (HD) |
| Awards | #8 in |
| Color Processing | 8-bit |
| Connection Panel | RS232: DB-9pin |
| Contrast | 14,000:1 (full on/off) |
| Data Modes | MAX 1600x1200 |
| Digital Keystone | Vertical only |
| Display Type | 0.74" 3LCD |
| Dynamic Contrast | 14,000:1 |
| Dynamic Iris | Yes |
| Features | Anamorphic Ready FCC B |
| Image Size | 50.00" - 200.00" |
| Included Lens | 1.2x Powered zoom , Powered focus |
| Internal Speakers | No |
| Lamp Model | VLT-HC5000LP Buy VLT-HC5000LP Lamp |
| Lens Shift | Vertical +/-50% |
| Light Source | 160W Metal Halide bulb |
| Light Source Life | 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco) |
| MSRP | $4,995 (USD) |
| Power | 250 Watts 100V - 240V |
| Projector Placement | For a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-4" and 12'-8" from the screen. |
| Projector Size | 4.90" x 13.10" x 13.90" (HxWxD) |
| Released | July 2008 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Status | Discontinued Sep 2009 |
| Throw Distance | 6.2' - 21.0' Calculate Throw Distance |
| Throw Ratio | 1.45:1 - 1.78:1 (D:W) |
| Video Modes | 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs |
| White Brightness | 1,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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