Mitsubishi HC5000 Projector Review
Summary
- Product Name: HC 5000 Projector
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America
- Distributor: ProjectorPeople.com
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- Review Date: June 27, 2007
- MSRP: $4495
- Specifications
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Brightness: 1000 ANSI lumens (vivid mode)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (with Iris operation)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 resized)
LCD Panel: 3 x 0.74" three-panel inorganic C2Fine LCD
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation and prism combine method
Video Processor: Silicon Optix Reon VX HQV, 3D Y/C digital comb filter
Iris: Auto Iris optical system
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP (1.3), DVI-D, component, composite, S-video and PC/RGB (HD15)
Control: RS-232C, IR remote
Projection Lens: F=23.5-37.6mm; F1.8 – 2.3 (3.1-5.0m@100");
Scanning Rate: 15-100kHz (horizontal) 50-120Hz (vertical); dot clock max 170MHz
Throw Ratio: 1.41 - 2.26Zoom: Powered focus & zoom (1.6:1)
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (75% vertical, 5% horizontal)
Keystone Correction: +/- 15 degrees (vertical)
Lamp: 160W UHP, 2000 hours normal, 5000 hours in eco-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: Power cord, RGB cable, RS-232C cable, manuals, wireless remote control unit, batteries for remote control
Warranty: 2 years parts & labor
Dimensions: 13.1” x 4.9” x 13.8” in
Weight: 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)
Pros
- VERY quiet
- No screen door effect
- Motorized lens shift, zoom, and focus
- Backlit remote
- Native 1080p/24/60 support
- HDMI 1.3 with 480i support
Cons
- Slow, noticeable, undefeatable auto-iris
- Weak remote signal
- HDMI didn't pass Blacker-than-black
- Cumbersome menu system
- Limited horizontal lens shift range
Introduction
- HC5000 Projector Setup and Installation
- HC5000 Inputs, Remote and Menu System
- Mitsubishi HC5000 Projector Calibration
- HC5000 Benchtesting and Performance
- HC5000 Viewing Evaluations and Conclusion