Mitsubishi HC4000
$1,499.99Price
The Mitsubishi HC4000 is an impressive little machine. For less than $1500, you get a cinema image that is the equal of much more expensive models at the expense of some convenience features. It is a great projector for the budget. The HC4000 is a 1080p DLP projector with a great picture, but not a lot of bells and whistles. It has a bright cinema mode--bright enough to use it on a 120" diagonal screen in a room with decent light control. The projector has a 1.5:1 zoom lens. But it lacks any form of lens shift and has a steep upward throw angle offset of 33%. For a 100" diagonal image, this means the bottom edge of the image will appear 16" above the centerline of the lens. This makes it a perfect choice for a ceiling mount, as it will not require the use of a drop tube in most circumstances. A low table mount between the seats would also be simple to set up. The zoom lens gives you some flexibility in throw distance, so it's a great option for folks with complicated ceilings; for example, I have a ceiling fan in my theater, 'conveniently' placed in the ideal spot for a projector (I still have to thank the builders for that one). Thanks to the HC4000's 1.5:1 zoom, I can place the projector in front of the fan and still get a 100" diagonal image.
Details
Projector Display System 0.65" 1-Chip DMD (DLP projector)
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Number of Pixels 2,073,600
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 1300 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio 4000:1
Color Wheel 6-segment (RGBRGB)
System NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, SECAM
HDTV Compatibility 480i/p, 525i/p, 576i/p, 625i/p, 720p, 750p, 1080i, 1125i/60Hz, 1080i, 1125i/50Hz, 1080p/50Hz, 1080p/60Hz, 1080p/24Hz
Lens System
Lens 4 cluster-13 piece (all-glass lens)
F Number 3.0 - 3.5
Focal Length 20.6 - 30.1 mm
Throw Ratio 1.38 - 2.06
Focus/Zoom Adjusting Focus: manual
Zoom: manual
Zoom Ratio 1.5:1
Lens Shift N/A
Recommended Projection Size Capable of projecting a 50 - 300" diagonal image (127 - 762 cm)
Features
Keystone Correction Yes
Ceiling Mountable Yes
Rear Screen Projection The HC4000 has rear screen projection, but Mitsubishi recommends that you consult a specialist during installation
Projection Tilt Option Yes - adjustment feet
Built-in Speaker N/A
USB Mouse Control N/A
Input/Output Connectors
Input Terminals RGB: mini D-sub 15pin x 1
Video: RCA x 1, S-video x 1
Component Video: RCA x 3
Digital: HDMI 1.3 x 1
Output Terminals N/A
Control Protocol Serial: Mini-DIN 8pin (RS232C) x 1
Trigger: DC 12 V, max. 200 mA (stereo mini jack)
USB Mouse Control N/A
General
Lamp (Bulb) 230W
Lamp Life 5000 hrs (low mode)
Scanning Frequency H: 15 - 80kHz
V: 50 - 85Hz
Dot-clock max: 170MHz
Fan Noise Standard mode: 31 dBA
Low mode: 25 dBA
Remote Control Yes
Power Requirements AC 100 - 240 V, 50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption Standard mode: 340W
Standby: 0.5W
Operating Temperature 41 - 95°F (5 - 35°C)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 13.6 x 5.1 x 10.6" (34.5 x 13 x 26.9 cm)
Weight 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)