Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Mitsubishi SD105U

1,600lumens
800×600native
1.79–1.92throw ratio
2.9 kgweight

The Mitsubishi SD105U is a 0.55" DLP x 1 projector rated at 1,600 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 160w metal halide bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.79–1.92:1. Released December 2006.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.79–1.92:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.6–3.8 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.4–5.8 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.2–7.7 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.9–9.6 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m10.7–11.5 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m14.3–15.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m17.9–19.2 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m21.5–23.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m26.9–28.8 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m35.8–38.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m44.8–48.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m53.7–57.6 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)142 m²13.8 × 10.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)28 m²6.2 × 4.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)9 m²3.6 × 2.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)5 m²2.5 × 1.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)3 m²1.9 × 1.5 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Audible Noise34 dB / 32 dB (Eco)
Brightness1,600 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel4 segments
Connection PanelRS232: DB-9pin
Contrast1,800:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1024x768
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.55" DLP x 1
Features2:3 Pulldown Soft Carrying Case FCC B UL
Image Size60.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens1.08x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-SD105LP Buy VLT-SD105LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source160W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$699 (USD)
Power260 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-10" and 12'-8" from the screen.
Projector Size3.50" x 8.80" x 10.10" (HxWxD)
ReleasedDecember 2006
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued Oct 2008
Throw Distance7.6' - 29.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.79:1 - 1.92:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty2 Years
Weight6.4 lbs

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

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