Mitsubishi HD1000U High Definition 720p DLP Home Theater Projector


Product Feature
- HDMI input
- Brilliant Color�
- Digital keystone correction
- Screen format selection
Product Description
Versatility comes with the latest DLP Brilliant Color technology. BrilliantColor uses a new color-processing algorithm to move beyond standard 3-color processing to a 6-color process that more accurately captures the true color common in video and nature scenes. The technology enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images for video projectors. If you're a hi-definition video enthusiast who's been looking for a more affordable way to bring front-screen projection to your home theater or family room, the HD1000U DLP home theater projector is what you've been looking for. This 720p format, native 16: 9 HD projector is just right for you, even if you don't have a dedicated room for home theater. The HD1000 projects at 1500 lumens and includes advanced color technology and bring you the picture quality you want. One of the keys to Mitsubishi's HD1000 design is a seven-segment color wheel. The design gives you a faster picture refresh (4x speed) plus an additional boost of white that will saturate your screen with true-to-life color and smooth motion. The HD1000 HD projector also features BrilliantColor for DLP technology, a new color-processing algorithm that moves beyond standard 3-color processing to a 6-color process that more accurately captures the true color in video and natural scenes. The technology enables a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid tone images that projects uniform brightness and color into every corner of your screen. From source to screen, Mitsubishi makes sure you get a pure connection with a choice of HDMI or component cable connectors and true 10-bit processing. The 720p HDTV format brings you 720 lines of vertical resolution transmitted at one time, as opposed to interlaced formats, so your HD projector can produce more clarity for fast motion events such as sports. Mount it on a wall or place it on a table, then square the picture with digital keystone correction if needed.Mitsubishi HD1000U High Definition 720p DLP Home Theater Projector Review
The Mitsubishi HD1000U produces an outstanding image that compares well against projectors costing quite a bit more. As a DLP projector, its black levels are superior to LCD projectors while the color accuracy is a bit off (though more than acceptable). My previous projector was an Infocus X1, a first-generation DLP model. The HD1000U produces a cleaner, higher-resolution image, that is noticeably brighter than the X1. In fact, the HD1000U is substantially brighter than many other home theater projectors on the market and will work well in a room with moderate ambient light. Mine is installed in a room with moderate ambient light from several large windows, and produces an adequate image in midday sun. With the window shades pulled, or at night, I have to run it in low lamp mode to avoid eye discomfort.Audible noise levels are extremely low when in low lamp mode - in fact, the noise from my heating/AC ductwork is substantially louder. High lamp mode is somewhat louder but still quieter than the air filter one room over. Connectivity options are about what you'd expect from this price range and are fine assuming you have an AV receiver capable of switching component video or HDMI. Build quality is outstanding; the projector feels nice and solid and finished in matte gray that blends into most decors without a problem. My only gripe here is that replacing the lens cover tends to shift the focus control.
I'd be remiss if I didn't discuss the one limitation of the HD1000U - its installation. In the vast majority of rooms you will need to ceiling mount it. Because of the vertical offset of the lens, the image will appear substantially above the lens centerline when placed on a table, or substantially below the lens centerline when ceiling mounted. For most reasonably sized rooms with a 10 foot plus throw distance, this will restrict you to either ceiling mounting or having the projector only a foot or two off the floor. In my living room, with an 11.5 foot throw distance, the projector is mounted upside down on a shelf approximately 7 feet off the floor. I have high ceilings, so this is not an issue, but be aware that if you have standard 8 foot ceilings in large room, installation may be quite difficult. The built in zoom is not much help, and there is no lens shift option like Sanyo and Panasonic offer. My parents have a Panasonic 700 installed in their basement home theater (with a low ceiling) and I doubt that the HD1000 could be installed in the same space. Various websites offer calculators that will compute image location given projector placement; you would be well advised to check installation requirements ahead of time.
In summary, though, if you can fit an HD1000U into your space, there is not a better projector to be found within $500 of its price. As a final and not insignificant bonus, the light engine in the HD1000U is completely sealed. There is quite literally no maintenance to peform on this unit after it is installed, until your first bulb replacement at 2-3000 hours. Not only does this avoid the hassle of the 100 hour cleanings that you'll find on most other projectors, you can also rest easy that the optics will never accumulate dust blobs and require a factory service.
An outstanding buy, just remember to check the installation requirements ahead of time.
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