Sanyo · 12,000–19,999 lumens · XGA

Sanyo PLC-XF47

15,000lumens
1024×768native
0.8–9.0throw ratio
36.5 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-XF47 is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 15,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 330w nsh bulb x 4 light source. 9 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 9:1. Released October 2007.

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-S02Z Standard Zoom 2
2.0–2.6:1
LNS-T01Z Long Fixed
7.0:1
LNS-T02 Long Zoom
4.6–6.0:1
LNS-T03 Long Zoom
6.2–9.0:1
LNS-W01Z Short Fixed
1.2:1
LNS-W02Z Zoom
1.35–1.8:1
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 m4.0–5.2 m14.0 m9.2–12.0 m12.4–18.0 m2.4 m2.7–3.6 m1.6 m3.0–4.0 m2.4–3.0 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m6.0–7.8 m21.0 m13.8–18.0 m18.6–27.0 m3.6 m4.1–5.4 m2.4 m4.5–6.0 m3.6–4.5 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m8.0–10.4 m28.0 m18.4–24.0 m24.8–36.0 m4.8 m5.4–7.2 m3.2 m6.0–8.0 m4.8–6.0 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m10.0–13.0 m35.0 m23.0–30.0 m31.0–45.0 m6.0 m6.8–9.0 m4.0 m7.5–10.0 m6.0–7.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m12.0–15.6 m42.0 m27.6–36.0 m37.2–54.0 m7.2 m8.1–10.8 m4.8 m9.0–12.0 m7.2–9.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m16.0–20.8 m56.0 m36.8–48.0 m49.6–72.0 m9.6 m10.8–14.4 m6.4 m12.0–16.0 m9.6–12.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m20.0–26.0 m70.0 m46.0–60.0 m62.0–90.0 m12.0 m13.5–18.0 m8.0 m15.0–20.0 m12.0–15.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m24.0–31.2 m84.0 m55.2–72.0 m74.4–108.0 m14.4 m16.2–21.6 m9.6 m18.0–24.0 m14.4–18.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m30.0–39.0 m105.0 m69.0–90.0 m93.0–135.0 m18.0 m20.2–27.0 m12.0 m22.5–30.0 m18.0–22.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m40.0–52.0 m140.0 m92.0–120.0 m124.0–180.0 m24.0 m27.0–36.0 m16.0 m30.0–40.0 m24.0–30.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m50.0–65.0 m175.0 m115.0–150.0 m155.0–225.0 m30.0 m33.8–45.0 m20.0 m37.5–50.0 m30.0–37.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m60.0–78.0 m210.0 m138.0–180.0 m186.0–270.0 m36.0 m40.5–54.0 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)1,333 m²42.2 × 31.6 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)267 m²18.9 × 14.1 m
Lit city square (15 lux)89 m²10.9 × 8.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)44 m²7.7 × 5.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)27 m²6.0 × 4.5 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesReplaced by Panasonic model PT-EX16KU
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Awards#6 in
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack DVI Digital Input RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin x 2 S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type1.80" 3LCD
FeaturesOption Slots 24/7 Operation FCC A
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model003-120338-01 Buy 003-120338-01 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-10% & Vertical +/-50%
Light Source330W NSH bulb x 4
MSRP$29,995 (USD)
Power1,700 Watts 200V - 240V
Projector Size9.90" x 22.90" x 32.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 2007
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight80.5 lbs
White Brightness15,000 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 Zoom1.35–1.8:113.5–18.0 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-T02 Long Zoom4.6–6.0:146.0–60.0 m
LNS-T03 Long Zoom6.2–9.0:162.0–90.0 m
LNS-T01Z Long Fixed7.0:170.0 m

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