Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Mitsubishi WD510U

2,600lumens
1280×800native
1.3–1.57throw ratio
3.2 kgweight

The Mitsubishi WD510U is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,600 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 230w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.3–1.57:1. Released October 2008.

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
1.3–1.57:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.6–3.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m3.9–4.7 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m5.2–6.3 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m6.5–7.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m7.8–9.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m10.4–12.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m13.0–15.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m15.6–18.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m19.5–23.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m26.0–31.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m32.5–39.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m39.0–47.1 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)231 m²19.2 × 12.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)46 m²8.6 × 5.4 m
Lit city square (15 lux)15 m²5.0 × 3.1 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)8 m²3.5 × 2.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.7 × 1.7 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Audible Noise35 dB / 29 dB (Eco)
Brightness2,600 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel6 segments
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack Composite: RCA DVI Digital Input RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesSoft Carrying Case
Image Size40.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-XD510LP Buy VLT-XD510LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source230W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$2,495 (USD)
Power330 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-0" and 10'-11" from the screen.
Projector Size4.00" x 13.10" x 9.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 2008
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Sep 2010
Throw Distance4.3' - 22.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.30:1 - 1.57:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight7.0 lbs

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

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