Sanyo · 8,000–11,999 lumens · Full

Sanyo PDG-DHT8000L

8,000lumens
1920×1080native
0.8–8.0throw ratio
19.6 kgweight

The Sanyo PDG-DHT8000L is a 0.95" DLP x 1 projector rated at 8,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 330w uhp bulb x 2 light source. 7 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 8:1. Released August 2010.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightLNS-S50 Standard Zoom
1.8–2.8:1
LNS-T50 Long Zoom
2.8–5.0:1
LNS-T51 Long Zoom
4.8–8.0:1
LNS-W50 Zoom
1.5–1.8:1
LNS-W51 Zoom
1.2–1.5:1
LNS-W52 Fixed
0.8:1
LNS-W53 Zoom
1.2–1.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m3.6–5.6 m5.6–10.0 m9.6–16.0 m3.0–3.6 m2.4–3.0 m1.6 m2.4–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m5.4–8.4 m8.4–15.0 m14.4–24.0 m4.5–5.4 m3.6–4.5 m2.4 m3.6–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m7.2–11.2 m11.2–20.0 m19.2–32.0 m6.0–7.2 m4.8–6.0 m3.2 m4.8–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m9.0–14.0 m14.0–25.0 m24.0–40.0 m7.5–9.0 m6.0–7.5 m4.0 m6.0–9.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m10.8–16.8 m16.8–30.0 m28.8–48.0 m9.0–10.8 m7.2–9.0 m4.8 m7.2–10.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m14.4–22.4 m22.4–40.0 m38.4–64.0 m12.0–14.4 m9.6–12.0 m6.4 m9.6–14.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m18.0–28.0 m28.0–50.0 m48.0–80.0 m15.0–18.0 m12.0–15.0 m8.0 m12.0–18.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m21.6–33.6 m33.6–60.0 m57.6–96.0 m18.0–21.6 m14.4–18.0 m9.6 m14.4–21.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m27.0–42.0 m42.0–75.0 m72.0–120.0 m22.5–27.0 m18.0–22.5 m12.0 m18.0–27.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m36.0–56.0 m56.0–100.0 m96.0–160.0 m30.0–36.0 m24.0–30.0 m16.0 m24.0–36.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m45.0–70.0 m70.0–125.0 m120.0–200.0 m37.5–45.0 m30.0–37.5 m20.0 m30.0–45.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m54.0–84.0 m84.0–150.0 m144.0–240.0 m45.0–54.0 m36.0–45.0 m24.0 m36.0–54.0 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)711 m²35.6 × 20.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)142 m²15.9 × 8.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)47 m²9.2 × 5.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)24 m²6.5 × 3.7 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)14 m²5.0 × 2.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesReplaced by Panasonic model PT-DZ770ULK
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Brightness8,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Color Wheel6 segments
Connection PanelDVI Digital Input HDMI 1.3 Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast7,500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1080
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.95" DLP x 1
FeaturesPicture-in-Picture Option Slots Closed Captioning Edge Blending FCC A
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model003-120577-01 Buy 003-120577-01 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-41.60% & Vertical +/-67.70%
Light Source330W UHP bulb x 2
MSRP$22,999 (USD)
Power963 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size9.50" x 15.70" x 20.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedAugust 2010
Resolution1920x1080
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight43.2 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
LNS-W52 Fixed0.8:18.0 m
LNS-W51 Zoom1.2–1.5:112.0–15.0 m
LNS-W53 Zoom1.2–1.8:112.0–18.0 m
LNS-W50 Zoom1.5–1.8:115.0–18.0 m
LNS-S50 Standard Zoom1.8–2.8:118.0–28.0 m
LNS-T50 Long Zoom2.8–5.0:128.0–50.0 m
LNS-T51 Long Zoom4.8–8.0:148.0–80.0 m

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