Sanyo · 5,000–7,999 lumens · XGA

Sanyo PLC-XM150S

6,000lumens
1024×768native
0.8–7.36throw ratio
8.8 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-XM150S is a 0.80" 3LCD projector rated at 6,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 330w nsh bulb light source. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 7.36:1. 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-T20 Long Zoom
2.89–4.6:1
LNS-T21 Long Zoom
4.6–7.36:1
LNS-W20 Zoom
1.25–1.7:1
LNS-W21 Fixed
0.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m5.8–9.2 m9.2–14.7 m2.5–3.4 m1.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m8.7–13.8 m13.8–22.1 m3.8–5.1 m2.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m11.6–18.4 m18.4–29.4 m5.0–6.8 m3.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m14.5–23.0 m23.0–36.8 m6.2–8.5 m4.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m17.3–27.6 m27.6–44.2 m7.5–10.2 m4.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m23.1–36.8 m36.8–58.9 m10.0–13.6 m6.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m28.9–46.0 m46.0–73.6 m12.5–17.0 m8.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m34.7–55.2 m55.2–88.3 m15.0–20.4 m9.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m43.4–69.0 m69.0–110.4 m18.8–25.5 m12.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m57.8–92.0 m92.0–147.2 m25.0–34.0 m16.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m72.2–115.0 m115.0–184.0 m31.2–42.5 m20.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m86.7–138.0 m138.0–220.8 m37.5–51.0 m24.0 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)533 m²26.7 × 20.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)107 m²11.9 × 8.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)36 m²6.9 × 5.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)18 m²4.9 × 3.7 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)11 m²3.8 × 2.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesAn Active Maintenance Filter is automatically wound and a clean filter surface is set in position and also warns the user of clogged filters, hence increasing picture quality
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelAudio Out: Mini Jack Component x 2 Composite: RCA DVI Digital Input Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast1,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.80" 3LCD
FeaturesFCC B
Image Size40.00" - 300.00"
Included Lens1.7x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers7.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source330W NSH bulb
MSRP$4,799 (USD)
Power490 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size6.45" x 19.27" x 17.12" (HxWxD)
ReleasedDecember 2009
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2012 Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance7.4' - 33.1' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.66:1 - 2.83:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight19.5 lbs
White Brightness6,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
LNS-W21 Fixed0.8:18.0 m
LNS-W20 Zoom1.25–1.7:112.5–17.0 m
LNS-T20 Long Zoom2.89–4.6:128.9–46.0 m
LNS-T21 Long Zoom4.6–7.36:146.0–73.6 m

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