Mitsubishi LVP-XD420U ; VLT-XD420LP Projector Lamps

The Mitsubishi LVP-XD420U is a rare projector that is now hard to find. It is quite practical in all aspects offering a well balanced mixture of brightness, contrast and resolution along with Mitsubishi’s reputation for building a good projector.

Originally manufactured in July 2006 the XD420U was an entry level projector that was introduced to compete with entry level BenQ projectors. Due to increased competition in this segment of the market Mitsubishi decided to stop production after one year and focus on newer models. However, owners of the XD420u can testify to its resilience and hence why people are still using it today.

It is definitely bright enough for your living room delivering 2100 ANSI Lumens and this is achieved by using a 230W projector lamp. The lamp has an average life of 2000 hours and can be purchased by clicking the link here XD420U Lamp. The blacks are quite dark at a contrast of 2000:1, and the colors are pretty good however don’t expect to be totally blown away much considering it is still on the lower end of things. That being said, the lens is decent and can be manually adjusted, the resolution is native at 1024x768p, and the two together combine for a reasonably crisp picture. The projector has inputs that allow for up to 1080i to be utilized, however it is not true HD and must be compressed digitally.

If you are looking to purchase this projector, you must make sure that your specific use is within the capability of this machine since it does not have many options to accommodate you under different circumstances. There are no optional lenses nor lens shift, so you must recognize your space and decide on one location to place your projector. Given all this information, the Mitsubishi LVP-XD420U is the perfect projector to suit your needs if you are using it at home for personal use or in a small office, simply make sure you get a chance to test it in your current setup.