Front Projectors

Connections
Inputs:
Video: HDMI (1), DVI (1), PC RGB (1), component video (1), S-video (1), composite video (1)
Audio: None
Outputs:
Video: None
Audio: None
Additional: RS-232 (1), 12-volt trigger (1),

Features
Type: LCD
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,920 by 1,080 / 16:9
Lamp Life: 5,000 hours (Low Mode)
Different Lenses Available? No
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 4.92 x 13.15 x 13.86
Weight (pounds): 12.35
Price: $4,4952,800

Ratings: Mitsubishi HC5000 LCD Projector

Build Quality: 87
• Small case is solid
• Almost as quiet as the Sony

Value: 91
• A great price for 1080p projection
• A lot of features and performance for the money

Features: 91
• Has motorized everything
• Silicon Optix processing

Performance: 88
• Scaling and processing are excellent
• Contrast ratio not as good as the numbers suggest

Ergonomics: 85
• Menus are too small
• Too easy to erase any changes you've made

Overall Rating: 89
Most manufacturers are either too cheap or too proud to use another company's processing chips. The HC5000 is solid proof why they should. Nearly flawless processing, unfortunately, can't completely overcome a sluggish iris and a mediocre contrast ratio.

General Information
HC5000 LCD Projector, $4,495
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics
(888) 307-0359
www.mitsubishi-hometheater.com