Sanyo · 5,000–7,999 lumens · XGA

Sanyo PLC-XF30N

5,800lumens
1024×768native
1.35–7.0throw ratio
22.4 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-XF30N is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 5,800 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 200w uhp bulb x 2 light source. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 1.35:1 to 7:1. Released September 2001.

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
3.4–4.6:1
LNS-T01Z Long Fixed
7.0:1
LNS-W02Z Zoom
1.35–1.8:1
LNS-W04 Zoom
1.58–2.07:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m6.8–9.2 m14.0 m2.7–3.6 m3.2–4.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m10.2–13.8 m21.0 m4.1–5.4 m4.7–6.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m13.6–18.4 m28.0 m5.4–7.2 m6.3–8.3 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m17.0–23.0 m35.0 m6.8–9.0 m7.9–10.3 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m20.4–27.6 m42.0 m8.1–10.8 m9.5–12.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m27.2–36.8 m56.0 m10.8–14.4 m12.6–16.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m34.0–46.0 m70.0 m13.5–18.0 m15.8–20.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m40.8–55.2 m84.0 m16.2–21.6 m19.0–24.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m51.0–69.0 m105.0 m20.2–27.0 m23.7–31.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m68.0–92.0 m140.0 m27.0–36.0 m31.6–41.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m85.0–115.0 m175.0 m33.8–45.0 m39.5–51.7 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m102.0–138.0 m210.0 m40.5–54.0 m47.4–62.1 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

Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise45 dB
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast700:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.80" 3LCD
FeaturesFCC A CE UL
Included Lens1.3x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Lamp ModelPOA-LMP39 Buy POA-LMP39 Lamp
Lens ShiftVertical +/-0.00%
Light Source200W UHP bulb x 2
MSRP$14,995 (USD)
Power550 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size9.10" x 17.30" x 23.90" (HxWxD)
ReleasedSeptember 2001
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Jan 2004 Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance6.5' - 82.2' Calculate Throw Distance
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight49.4 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-W02Z Zoom1.35–1.8:113.5–18.0 m
LNS-W04 Zoom1.58–2.07:115.8–20.7 m
LNS-M01Z Semi-Long Zoom3.4–4.6:134.0–46.0 m
LNS-T01Z Long Fixed7.0:170.0 m

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