Sanyo · 12,000–19,999 lumens · XGA

Sanyo PLC-XF1000

12,000lumens
1024×768native
0.8–9.0throw ratio
27.6 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-XF1000 is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 12,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 330w nsh bulb x 2 light source. 10 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 9:1. Released December 2009.

Throw distance table

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

Image widthHeightLNS-M01Z Semi-Long Zoom
3.5–4.5:1
LNS-S02Z Standard Zoom 2
2.0–2.6:1
LNS-S03 Standard Zoom 2
2.6–3.5:1
LNS-T02 Long Zoom
4.4–6.2:1
LNS-T03 Ultra Long Zoom
6.3–9.0:1
LNS-W01Z Short Fixed
1.2:1
LNS-W02Z Zoom
1.4–1.8:1
LNS-W03 Short Fixed
0.8:1
LNS-W04 Zoom
1.5–2.0:1
LNS-W06 Zoom
1.2–1.5:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m7.0–9.0 m4.0–5.2 m5.2–7.0 m8.8–12.4 m12.6–18.0 m2.4 m2.8–3.6 m1.6 m3.0–4.0 m2.4–3.0 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m10.5–13.5 m6.0–7.8 m7.8–10.5 m13.2–18.6 m18.9–27.0 m3.6 m4.2–5.4 m2.4 m4.5–6.0 m3.6–4.5 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m14.0–18.0 m8.0–10.4 m10.4–14.0 m17.6–24.8 m25.2–36.0 m4.8 m5.6–7.2 m3.2 m6.0–8.0 m4.8–6.0 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m17.5–22.5 m10.0–13.0 m13.0–17.5 m22.0–31.0 m31.5–45.0 m6.0 m7.0–9.0 m4.0 m7.5–10.0 m6.0–7.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m21.0–27.0 m12.0–15.6 m15.6–21.0 m26.4–37.2 m37.8–54.0 m7.2 m8.4–10.8 m4.8 m9.0–12.0 m7.2–9.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m28.0–36.0 m16.0–20.8 m20.8–28.0 m35.2–49.6 m50.4–72.0 m9.6 m11.2–14.4 m6.4 m12.0–16.0 m9.6–12.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m35.0–45.0 m20.0–26.0 m26.0–35.0 m44.0–62.0 m63.0–90.0 m12.0 m14.0–18.0 m8.0 m15.0–20.0 m12.0–15.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m42.0–54.0 m24.0–31.2 m31.2–42.0 m52.8–74.4 m75.6–108.0 m14.4 m16.8–21.6 m9.6 m18.0–24.0 m14.4–18.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m52.5–67.5 m30.0–39.0 m39.0–52.5 m66.0–93.0 m94.5–135.0 m18.0 m21.0–27.0 m12.0 m22.5–30.0 m18.0–22.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m70.0–90.0 m40.0–52.0 m52.0–70.0 m88.0–124.0 m126.0–180.0 m24.0 m28.0–36.0 m16.0 m30.0–40.0 m24.0–30.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m87.5–112.5 m50.0–65.0 m65.0–87.5 m110.0–155.0 m157.5–225.0 m30.0 m35.0–45.0 m20.0 m37.5–50.0 m30.0–37.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m105.0–135.0 m60.0–78.0 m78.0–105.0 m132.0–186.0 m189.0–270.0 m36.0 m42.0–54.0 m24.0 m45.0–60.0 m36.0–45.0 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)1,067 m²37.7 × 28.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)213 m²16.9 × 12.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)71 m²9.7 × 7.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)36 m²6.9 × 5.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)21 m²5.3 × 4.0 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesReplaced by Panasonic model PT-EX12KU
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing10-bit
Connection PanelDVI Digital Input RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast4,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.80" 3LCD
FeaturesOption Slots FCC A
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model003-120479-01 Buy 003-120479-01 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source330W NSH bulb x 2
MSRP$24,995 (USD)
Power770 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size10.60" x 20.90" x 29.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedDecember 2009
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight60.8 lbs
White Brightness12,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
LNS-W03 Short Fixed0.8:18.0 m
LNS-W01Z Short Fixed1.2:112.0 m
LNS-W06 Zoom1.2–1.5:112.0–15.0 m
LNS-W02Z Zoom1.4–1.8:114.0–18.0 m
LNS-W04 Zoom1.5–2.0:115.0–20.0 m
LNS-S02Z Standard Zoom 22.0–2.6:120.0–26.0 m
LNS-S03 Standard Zoom 22.6–3.5:126.0–35.0 m
LNS-M01Z Semi-Long Zoom3.5–4.5:135.0–45.0 m
LNS-T02 Long Zoom4.4–6.2:144.0–62.0 m
LNS-T03 Ultra Long Zoom6.3–9.0:163.0–90.0 m

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