Sanyo · 5,000–7,999 lumens · SXGA+

Sanyo PLC-EF60A

5,800lumens
1400×1050native
0.7–11.6throw ratio
24.7 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-EF60A is a 1.40" 3LCD projector rated at 5,800 lumens with a native resolution of 1400×1050. It uses a 300w uhp bulb x 2 light source. 9 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.7:1 to 11.6:1. Released May 2006.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SXGA+)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightLNS-S01 Standard Zoom 1
2.3–3.7:1
LNS-S03 Standard Zoom 3
3.3–4.5:1
LNS-T02 Long Zoom
5.6–8.0:1
LNS-T03 Zoom
8.1–11.6:1
LNS-W03 Short Fixed
1.0:1
LNS-W04 Zoom
2.0–2.6:1
LNS-W05 Zoom
1.2–1.7:1
LNS-W06 Zoom
1.5–2.0:1
LNS-W07 Short Fixed
0.7:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m4.6–7.4 m6.6–9.0 m11.2–16.0 m16.2–23.2 m2.0 m4.0–5.2 m2.4–3.4 m3.0–4.0 m1.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m6.9–11.1 m9.9–13.5 m16.8–24.0 m24.3–34.8 m3.0 m6.0–7.8 m3.6–5.1 m4.5–6.0 m2.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m9.2–14.8 m13.2–18.0 m22.4–32.0 m32.4–46.4 m4.0 m8.0–10.4 m4.8–6.8 m6.0–8.0 m2.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m11.5–18.5 m16.5–22.5 m28.0–40.0 m40.5–58.0 m5.0 m10.0–13.0 m6.0–8.5 m7.5–10.0 m3.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m13.8–22.2 m19.8–27.0 m33.6–48.0 m48.6–69.6 m6.0 m12.0–15.6 m7.2–10.2 m9.0–12.0 m4.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m18.4–29.6 m26.4–36.0 m44.8–64.0 m64.8–92.8 m8.0 m16.0–20.8 m9.6–13.6 m12.0–16.0 m5.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m23.0–37.0 m33.0–45.0 m56.0–80.0 m81.0–116.0 m10.0 m20.0–26.0 m12.0–17.0 m15.0–20.0 m7.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m27.6–44.4 m39.6–54.0 m67.2–96.0 m97.2–139.2 m12.0 m24.0–31.2 m14.4–20.4 m18.0–24.0 m8.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m34.5–55.5 m49.5–67.5 m84.0–120.0 m121.5–174.0 m15.0 m30.0–39.0 m18.0–25.5 m22.5–30.0 m10.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m46.0–74.0 m66.0–90.0 m112.0–160.0 m162.0–232.0 m20.0 m40.0–52.0 m24.0–34.0 m30.0–40.0 m14.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m57.5–92.5 m82.5–112.5 m140.0–200.0 m202.5–290.0 m25.0 m50.0–65.0 m30.0–42.5 m37.5–50.0 m17.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m69.0–111.0 m99.0–135.0 m168.0–240.0 m243.0–348.0 m30.0 m60.0–78.0 m36.0–51.0 m45.0–60.0 m21.0 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)516 m²26.2 × 19.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)103 m²11.7 × 8.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)34 m²6.8 × 5.1 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)17 m²4.8 × 3.6 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)10 m²3.7 × 2.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesOptional Advanced PJ-Net Board
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SXGA+)
Audible Noise42 dB / 39 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComponent: RCA DVI Digital Input RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin x 2 S-Video USB: A x 2 VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast1,300:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.40" 3LCD
Features2:3 Pulldown FCC A CE 2:2 Pulldown UL
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model03-000881-01P Buy 03-000881-01P Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source300W UHP bulb x 2
MSRP$29,995 (USD)
Power900 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size9.90" x 20.40" x 23.90" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMay 2006
Resolution1400x1050
StatusDiscontinued Aug 2010 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes720p, 1080i
Warranty3 Years
Weight54.5 lbs
White Brightness5,800 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
LNS-W07 Short Fixed0.7:17.0 m
LNS-W03 Short Fixed1.0:110.0 m
LNS-W05 Zoom1.2–1.7:112.0–17.0 m
LNS-W06 Zoom1.5–2.0:115.0–20.0 m
LNS-W04 Zoom2.0–2.6:120.0–26.0 m
LNS-S01 Standard Zoom 12.3–3.7:123.0–37.0 m
LNS-S03 Standard Zoom 33.3–4.5:133.0–45.0 m
LNS-T02 Long Zoom5.6–8.0:156.0–80.0 m
LNS-T03 Zoom8.1–11.6:181.0–116.0 m

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