Sanyo · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Sanyo PLC-WK2500

2,500lumens
1280×800native
1.44–1.73throw ratio
2.9 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-WK2500 is a 0.59" 3LCD projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 215w metal halide bulb light source. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.44–1.73:1. Released November 2010.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.44–1.73:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.9–3.5 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m4.3–5.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m5.8–6.9 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m7.2–8.7 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m8.6–10.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m11.5–13.8 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m14.4–17.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m17.3–20.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m21.6–25.9 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m28.8–34.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m36.0–43.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m43.2–51.9 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)222 m²18.9 × 11.8 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)44 m²8.4 × 5.3 m
Lit city square (15 lux)15 m²4.9 × 3.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²3.4 × 2.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.7 × 1.7 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesReplaced by Panasonic model PT-LW25HU
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast3,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.59" 3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesClosed Captioning
Image Size40.00" - 300.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model610-349-7518 Buy 610-349-7518 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source215W Metal Halide bulb
MSRP$995 (USD)
Power286 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-1" and 12'-1" from the screen.
Projector Size4.10" x 13.10" x 9.70" (HxWxD)
ReleasedNovember 2010
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance4.8' - 30.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.44:1 - 1.73:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight6.4 lbs
White Brightness2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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