Mitsubishi · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

Mitsubishi XL9U

2,000lumens
1024×768native
1.49–1.81throw ratio
2.7 kgweight

The Mitsubishi XL9U is a 0.60" 3LCD projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 200w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.49–1.81:1. Released July 2006.

Throw distance table

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

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.49–1.81:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.0–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.5–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.0–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m7.5–9.1 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m8.9–10.9 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m11.9–14.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m14.9–18.1 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m17.9–21.7 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m22.4–27.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m29.8–36.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m37.2–45.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m44.7–54.3 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)178 m²15.4 × 11.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)36 m²6.9 × 5.2 m
Lit city square (15 lux)12 m²4.0 × 3.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)6 m²2.8 × 2.1 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.2 × 1.6 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesOur Natural Color Matrix, 3D Color Uniformity Correction, and sRGB color profile technology ensure uniform color reproduction regardless of your input source.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise39 dB / 34 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast350:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.60" 3LCD
FeaturesCE FCC B UL
Image Size40.00" - 250.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelVLT-SL6LP Buy VLT-SL6LP Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source200W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$2,795 (USD)
Power280 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size3.40" x 10.30" x 10.40" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJuly 2006
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2007
Throw Distance4.7' - 24.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.49:1 - 1.81:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight5.9 lbs
White Brightness2,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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