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Mitsubishi HC1500 DLP Projector Review

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Mitsubishi HC1500 DLP Projector Review

Mitsubishi HC1500 DLP Projector

Buy It Now!

Summary

  • Product Name: HC1500 DLP Projector
  • Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
  • Distributor: ProjectorPeople.com
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Review Date: August 31, 2007
  • MSRP: $995
Specifications

Brightness: 1600 ANSI lumens (vivid mode)
Contrast: Up to 2500:1 (full on/off)
Resolution: 1280 x 720 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 resized)
DLP Engine: 0.62" 1-chip DMD, 12 deg. LVDS, DarkChip2 DDP3020
Color Wheel: 7-segment (RGBWRGB) 4x speed
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP, component, PC/RBG (HD15 as 2nd component), composite, and S-video
Control: RS-232C, IR remote
Projection Lens: F=23.5-37.6mm; F1.8 – 2.3 (3.1-5.0m@100");
Scanning Rate: 15-80kHz (horizontal) 50-85Hz (vertical); dot clock max 110MHz
Throw Ratio: 1.59 - 1.97
Zoom: Manual focus & zoom

 Lens Shift: None
Keystone Correction: +/- 15 degrees (vertical)
Lamp: 200W UHP, 3000 hours low mode
Power Supply: 100-120 volts, 2.7A
Power Consumption: 245W (high); 200W (low); 4W (standby)
Operating Temperature: 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C); 20-80% humidity (no condensation)
Fan: 24dBA operation (19dBA in low mode)
Remote Control: Backlit w/batteries included
Standard Accessories: AC Power cable, RGB cable, RS-232C cable, Remote Unit (incl. battery), Light shade cover, Quick Start Card, User Manual, Safety Manual

Warranty: 1 year parts & labor, 90-days lamp
Dimensions: 12.2” x 3.9” x 9.6” in
Weight: 6.5 lbs (3 kg)


Pros

  • 1080p/60 support
  • Main menu shows input signal resolution
  • RS-232C control
  • Excellent color
  • Good out-of-the-box performance

Cons

  • No 480i support over HDMI
  • Significant rainbow effect
  • Default Sharpness setting too high
  • Can crush blacks if not careful

Introduction

We absolutely jumped at the chance to get a very close look at the new Mitsubishi HC1500 DLP projector since we missed the boat on checking out the HD1000U which preceded it. The attraction is a clean system that handles up to 720p for less than $1000. This projector is worth a serious look.
  1. HC1500 Introduction and Basic Setup
  2. HC1500 Inputs, Build Quality, Remote and Menus
  3. HC1500 Measurements, Calibration and Bench Testing
  4. HC1500 Viewing Evaluations - SD and HD
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