Mitsubishi Hc3800 Projector Specifications

							MITSUBISHI HOME THEATER PROJECTOR
PC input
Horizontal (kHz)
Vertical (Hz)
Mini D-Sub 15 pin
HDMI terminal
RCA terminal
S-Video terminal 
RCA terminal  PC input
HDMI input
Composites
S
Components
L-188-9-C8388-B KYO-0909 Printed in Japan(MDOC)
Terminals
Option
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ModelHC3800
Projection system
Panel specs
Optical specs
Color wheel
Projection screen size (inches)
Images
Input signal 
system
Input
Functions
OtherPanel size
Number of pixels
Drive system
Array
LensZoom / focus operation
Light source lamp
Optical system
Brightness (lm)
Contrast ratio
Resolution
Scan frequency
Video
PC
Video
Serial / RS-232C standard
Gamma mode
Digital keystone (Vertical)
Power source voltage
Power consumption (W)
Weight (kg / lbs)f (mm)
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)
Supplied accessoriesDLP
TM system
0.65 DMD, Aspect ratio 16:9
1920x1080
DMD reflection system
Stripe pattern
1.5-power zoom / manual operation
20.6-30.1
230W (at standard mode), 190W (at low mode)
Time-division color separation / composition system
6 segment (RGB RGB) x4
50-300
1300 (Max), 1200 (typ)
ANSI Contrast ratio
650:1 3300:1
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL (including PAL-M and N), SECAM, PAL-60
Video input: 480i/p, 576i/p, 1080i 60/50, 1080p 60/50/24, 720p 60/50VGA 640x480 - 1920x1080 
15-80
50-85
PC/AT compatibles, Mac, PC98
1 terminal
1 terminal
1 terminal 1 terminal (Ver.1.3)
1 terminal (component can be also input to Mini D-Sub 15 pin)
1 terminal (Mini DIN 8 pin)
340 (at waiting 0.5W)
3.5 / 7.7
345x129x270mm / 13.6”x5.1x10.6” (excluding height adjustment)
Power source cord (1.8m), Remote control, AA batteries (x2),
RGB signal cable, Lens cap, Lamp replacement attachment3 patterns + 2 users
±15 steps
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Replacement Lamp
VLT-HC3800LP
Specifications
Revised publication, effective Sep. 2009
Superseding publication of L-188-9-C8388-A Aug. 2009
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
AC100-240V  50/60Hz 
						

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Movies, TV programs, games and more
Enjoy it all in high-definition on 100”+ screensImagine it... Hi-Vision technology bringing you hours of viewing pleasure in the comfort of your own home. 
Easy to set-up and operate – the HC3800 reproduces beautiful, high-definition (HD) imagery, bringing movies 
and TV programs to life with vivid, sharp colors, and adding new meaning to the word “excitement” when playing games. 
Enjoy it all on a large 100”+ screen while relaxing on the your living room sofa. 
Finally, an affordable full-HD projector that spares nothing to ensure a new dimension in viewing pleasure. 
An amazing level of beauty and excitement you need to experience with your own eyes. A key feature of the HC3800 is the latest Digital 
Light Processing (DLP
TM) chip incorporating a new 
digital micromirror device (DMD) comprised of 
densely embedded micromirrors. A smaller mirror 
cavity diameter and narrower gaps between 
the mirrors improve the aperture ratio of the 
innovative chip, and reflective light diffusion has 
been greatly reduced by improving the wiring 
below the mirror section. The mirrors are 
controlled to tilt repeatedly several thousand times 
per second, enabling smooth, true reproduction of 
the digital source into finely detailed images with 
no noise or deterioration. 
A fixed iris is adopted, realizing both enhanced brightness and contrast 
for images. Even in a relatively bright living room with the curtains closed, 
movies, sports and other programs from high-definition broadcasting 
and Blu-ray sources can be fully enjoyed in high-definition images. The built-in DDP3021 full 10-bit panel driver realizes approximately 
four times the gradation of 8-bit models, providing smooth expression 
of dark gradation subtleties.  A new color processing algorithm and improvements in system-level 
color signal picture quality enable the reproduction of the many 
mid-range colors in video and natural scenery. 
The HC3800 is equipped with a six-segment color wheel capable of 
reproducing a standard illumination at the color temperature of D65 
(6.5 million). Signals from video sources are reproduced with more 
true-to-life colors and richer gradation. 
Adjust images to your color preferences. R (red), G (green), B (blue), 
C (cyan), M (magenta), and Y (yellow) can each be adjusted individu-
ally with the built-in color management function.  A newly developed short-throw 
zoom lens has been adopted. 
The 4-cluster, 13-piece all-glass 
lens provides excellent focusing 
performance with 1.5x magnifi-
cation of high-definition images. 
Improvements in image depth 
and the lens aperture make it 
possible for deep blacks to be 
expressed. 
The light source is a 230W high-output 
lamp capable of a long estimated lifetime 
of up to 5000 hours when operating in 
low mode. The low-noise fan is specially 
designed for cooling efficiency taking 
factors such as fan and color wheel shape 
into consideration, yet ensuring impres-
sively low 25dBA quietness when 
operating in low mode.
Digital Micro-Mirror Device
DMD Pixel Composition Map
Before adjustment After adjustment
2-3 Pull-down
At the time of converting 
24 frames per second into 
60 frames per second, 
when lining up the second 
and third frames in sequence, 
there is a surplus third 
B frame, which deteriorates 
movement smoothness. 
24P direct output
With 24P direct output, 
the 24 frames per second 
is converted a full order 
to a 48 frames per second. 
This allows sequential 
matching of two frames 
at a time, thereby enabling 
image reproduction with the original smoothness. 
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B
C
D
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
D
D
D
24 frames/sec
film signal
2-3 pull-down
2-3 frames/sec
1 frame 1 frame 1 frame
1 frame
A
B
C
D
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
24 frames/sec
movie films
24P
(48-frame playback)
1 frame 1 frame 1 frame 1 frame
 The latest 0.65 DLP
TM chip DDP3021 Full 10-bit Panel Driver 
Correct screen distortion using the shape distortion correction function 
for digital models. Vertical distortion correction of ±15 steps (1 step 
approximately 1°) is possible.  Screen Distortion Correction   BrilliantColor
TM
Richer, More True-to-life Colors  
Color Management for Preferred Color Adjustment   1300lm brightness, 3300:1 native contrast
1.5x Short-throw HD Zoom Lens
High-output, Long-life Lamp & Quiet performance
For images such as those from DVD sources, the overscan ratio can be 
varied between 90 and 100% in 1% intervals when HDMI/components 
are connected.
 Adjustable Overscan The projector power switch and electric screen (roll down /retract) 
control are linked, providing a convenient one-touch operation trigger. 
  One-touch projection 
The anamorphic lens compatibility of the HC3800 widens the projection 
range of cinema-scope images. Mode 1 proves extended projection, 
and Mode 2 is for images other than cinema-scope, which mirror 
the original with the anamorphic lens attached.   
Anamorphic Lens Compatibility - Choose Setting
Based on Media Played
Original Image(16:9) An expanded Image
Anamorphic Mode 2
1080
Original Image Anamorphic Mode 1
Cinema-scope screen 1080
1080
    Anamorphic Mode 1
    Anamorphic Mode 2
HHd
Lw-Lt
Capable of handling an output of 48P, twice the speed of cinema film 
(24 frames per second), precise timing ensure true-to-life reproduction 
with original, smooth movement. Blu-ray 24P direct output compatible 
Projection Distance
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25
29
34
38
42
46
50
63
84
10 5
126 Hd(cm)
50
60
70
80
90
10 0
110
120
15 0
200
250
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13 3
15 5
17 7
19 9
221
244
266
332
443
553
64462
75
87
10 0
112
125
137
14 9
187
249
311
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2.1
2.4
2.7
3.1
3.4
3.7
4.6
6.2
7. 7
9.32.3
2.7
3.2
3.6
4.1
4.6
5.0
5.5
6.9
9.2
11. 5
- Diagonal
Screen size (16:9) Projection distance
W
(width)H
(height)Max
ZoomMin
Zoom
Projection Installation
Relationship between 16:9 screen and 
projected images
Relationship between 4:3 screen and 
projected images
Screen
Projected image area
Floor mountedIlluminated
remote control
unit
HOME THEATER PROJECTOR
W
D D
(Screen width identical)
Screen height
ANSI
Contrast650:1