Mitsubishi introduces new wide-format projectors
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Nov 21, 2008 at 4:00am
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division has announced a line extension of its 500 family of projectors to include new wide-format projectors, the WD510U and the WD500U-ST short-throw version designed for higher education, government and business applications.
Both new projectors provide WXGA (1280×800 pixels) resolution for users that need to display a native 16:10 aspect ratio, with 1.3 times the display area of conventional 1024×768 resolution projectors. Mitsubishi’s new WD510U and WD500U-ST blast 2600 lumens and 2100 lumens respectively.
Mitsubishi’s WD500U-ST projector can be placed close to a screen or whiteboard. With its ultra short-throw lens, users can project a 60-inch diagonal image at a distance of about only 28 inches away from the screen. At this short distance presenters will not be distracted or be caught in the glare of the projector, or cast a distracting shadow onto the screen while addressing their audience, says Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America.
Each projector uses Texas Instruments’ new DDP 2230 DMD chip with DLP technology and the latest version of BrilliantColor. This combination, along with Mitsubishi’s implementation of its dynamic lamp power design, enhances and improves overall color performance while keeping the total cost of ownership low., according to Kozuki. Additionally Mitsubishi is offering a one-year limited warranty on its lamp or 500 hours (whichever comes first).
Every projector in the 500 series has a six-segment color wheel (R, G, B, W, Y, C), while its Color Enhancer2 with dynamic lamp power design is an intelligent system that automatically adjusts light output.
These filter-free projectors have a center lens design and boast an expected 4000-hour lamp life in low mode, as well as a top-loading lamp. Color wall support allows users to select a particular surface color including beige, blue, green, pink, blackboard or the new whiteboard setting that helps eliminate hotspots. Once the color is chosen, the projector automatically adjusts its output to create the best image possible for that background or base color surface.
Each projector in the 500 family provides separate audio inputs for computer and video, dual computer inputs and a monitor loop through to maximize set up and installation options, as well as RS232 for remote projector management and DVI input for pure digital connectivity. They also sport a splash screen, password protection and reinforced anti-theft security bar.
Mitsubishi’s WD510U has a suggested retail price of US$1,495; the suggested retail price of the WD500U-ST is $1,695. Both are currently available.
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