Mitsubishi WD8200U WXGA Large Venue DLP Projector Review
Mitsubishi WD8200U WXGA DLP Projector
Summary
- Product Name: WD8200U WXGA Large Venue DLP Projector
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: March 03, 2011 03:20
- MSRP: $ 8995
- Specifications
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Imaging Technology: 0.65" 1-Chip DMD, 12deg.LVDS, Dark Chip 3 with DDP3020
Brightness: 6500 ANSI Lumens
Resolution: 1280 x 800 (native); 1920 x 1200 (max)
Viewable Size: 40" - 300"
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 (on/off)
Color Wheel: 5-segment (R/G/B/W/Y)
Lens Throw Ratio: 1.7 - 2.4
Motorized Focus & Zoom Lens
Component Video: 480i/p(525i/p), 576i/p(625i/p), 720p(750p 50/60Hz), 1080i(1125i 50/60Hz), 1080p(1125p 50/60Hz)
Computer/Video Input Support: PC/5 BNC/Mini D-Sub 15pin/DVI-D (HDCP)
Video: BNC/S-video/HDMI (v1.3)
RS-232C
Lamp Life: 4000 hours (low mode)
Replacement Lamp (VLT-XD8000LP)
Noise: 36dBA (standard); 28dBA (low)
Weight: 35.3 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 19.3" x 7.9" x 16.6"
Power Consumption: 860W / 8.7A
Pros
- Quiet performance
- Lots of lens options
- Powered Zoom and Focus
- Geometric curve distortion compensation
- Edge blending for dual projection
- Auto filter system
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- Expensive lamp costs
- Limited vertical lens shift
Introduction
Mitsubishi introduced its ultra-bright, dual-lamp WD8200U projector last summer, but we weren't able to come up with an excuse to review it until Super Bowl weekend. The DLP projector uses 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 0.65" DMD chip with Dark Chip 3 technology. What really separates this "man" from the boys, however, is the use of its dual 330W UHP lamp, which can operate the projector in dual-lamp mode for maximum brightness (in this case 6500 lumens) or non-stop sequential mode. With each lamp needing only one hour of shut-down time every week, this feature enables users to configure their lamp settings appropriate for applications that run non-stop 24/7/365 operation or in areas with variable ambient light.