Sanyo · 3,000–4,999 lumens · SXGA+

Sanyo PLC-ET30L

4,200lumens
1400×1050native
0.8–5.4throw ratio
8.1 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-ET30L is a 1.00" 3LCD projector rated at 4,200 lumens with a native resolution of 1400×1050. It uses a 330w nsh bulb light source. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 5.4:1. Released May 2008.

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-S11 Standard Zoom
1.6–2.1:1
LNS-T11 Ultra Long Zoom
3.4–5.4:1
LNS-W10 Wide Zoom
1.2–1.6:1
LNS-W11 Fixed
0.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.2–4.2 m6.8–10.8 m2.4–3.2 m1.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.8–6.3 m10.2–16.2 m3.6–4.8 m2.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.4–8.4 m13.6–21.6 m4.8–6.4 m3.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.0–10.5 m17.0–27.0 m6.0–8.0 m4.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m9.6–12.6 m20.4–32.4 m7.2–9.6 m4.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m12.8–16.8 m27.2–43.2 m9.6–12.8 m6.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m16.0–21.0 m34.0–54.0 m12.0–16.0 m8.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m19.2–25.2 m40.8–64.8 m14.4–19.2 m9.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m24.0–31.5 m51.0–81.0 m18.0–24.0 m12.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m32.0–42.0 m68.0–108.0 m24.0–32.0 m16.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m40.0–52.5 m85.0–135.0 m30.0–40.0 m20.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m48.0–63.0 m102.0–162.0 m36.0–48.0 m24.0 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

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)373 m²22.3 × 16.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)75 m²10.0 × 7.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)25 m²5.8 × 4.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)12 m²4.1 × 3.1 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)7 m²3.2 × 2.4 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesFeatures SANYO's exclusive Lens Center design that offers unlimited setup options to meet specific staging requirements with 360-degree position function.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SXGA+)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack Composite: RCA DVI Digital Input RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast1,300:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.00" 3LCD
FeaturesLaser Pointer FCC B
Included LensNo
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model003-120377-01 Buy 003-120377-01 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source330W NSH bulb
MSRP$6,495 (USD)
Power500 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size6.50" x 13.70" x 17.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMay 2008
Resolution1400x1050
StatusDiscontinued Feb 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight17.9 lbs
White Brightness4,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
LNS-W11 Fixed0.8:18.0 m
LNS-W10 Wide Zoom1.2–1.6:112.0–16.0 m
LNS-S11 Standard Zoom1.6–2.1:116.0–21.0 m
LNS-T11 Ultra Long Zoom3.4–5.4:134.0–54.0 m

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