Sanyo · 5,000–7,999 lumens · XGA

Sanyo PLC-XF40

Name: Sanyo PLC-XF40
Brand: Sanyo

7,700lumens

1024×768native

1.35–7.0throw ratio

35.5 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-XF40 is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 7,700 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 200w uhp bulb x 4 light source rated for 1,000 hours. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 1.35:1 to 7:1. Released May 2002.

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 width	Height	LNS-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 m	6.8–9.2 m	14.0 m	2.7–3.6 m	3.2–4.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	2.25 m	10.2–13.8 m	21.0 m	4.1–5.4 m	4.7–6.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	3.0 m	13.6–18.4 m	28.0 m	5.4–7.2 m	6.3–8.3 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.75 m	17.0–23.0 m	35.0 m	6.8–9.0 m	7.9–10.3 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	4.5 m	20.4–27.6 m	42.0 m	8.1–10.8 m	9.5–12.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	6.0 m	27.2–36.8 m	56.0 m	10.8–14.4 m	12.6–16.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	7.5 m	34.0–46.0 m	70.0 m	13.5–18.0 m	15.8–20.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	9.0 m	40.8–55.2 m	84.0 m	16.2–21.6 m	19.0–24.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	11.25 m	51.0–69.0 m	105.0 m	20.2–27.0 m	23.7–31.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	15.0 m	68.0–92.0 m	140.0 m	27.0–36.0 m	31.6–41.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	18.75 m	85.0–115.0 m	175.0 m	33.8–45.0 m	39.5–51.7 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	22.5 m	102.0–138.0 m	210.0 m	40.5–54.0 m	47.4–62.1 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 light	Max area	Max width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)	684 m²	30.2 × 22.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	137 m²	13.5 × 10.1 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	46 m²	7.8 × 5.8 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	23 m²	5.5 × 4.1 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	14 m²	4.3 × 3.2 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	Supplied without lenses, 9 options
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise	46 dB
Color Processing	8-bit
Contrast	700:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1600x1200
Digital Keystone	Vertical only
Digital Zoom	Yes
Display Type	1.80" 3LCD
Features	FCC A
Included Lens	Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers	3.0 Watts × 2
Lamp Model	03-900472-01P Buy 03-900472-01P Lamp
Lens Shift	Horizontal & Vertical
Light Source	200W UHP bulb x 4
Light Source Life	1,000 hours
MSRP	$21,995 (USD)
Power	1,150 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	9.90" x 22.90" x 30.80" (HxWxD)
Released	May 2002
Resolution	1024x768
Status	Discontinued Jun 2003 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes	720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 480p, 480i
Warranty	3 Years
Weight	78.3 lbs
White Brightness	7,700 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

Lens	Throw ratio	Distance for 10 m width
LNS-W02Z Zoom	1.35–1.8:1	13.5–18.0 m
LNS-W04 Zoom	1.58–2.07:1	15.8–20.7 m
LNS-M01Z Semi-Long Zoom	3.4–4.6:1	34.0–46.0 m
LNS-T01Z Long Fixed	7.0:1	70.0 m

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