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Sanyo PLC-EF10N

2,300lumens
1280×1024native
2.05–2.67throw ratio
17.8 kgweight

The Sanyo PLC-EF10N is a 1.80" 3LCD projector rated at 2,300 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×1024. It uses a 440w metal halide bulb light source rated for 750 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 2.05–2.67:1. Released October 1999.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (5:4 (SXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
2.05–2.67:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.6 m4.1–5.3 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.4 m6.1–8.0 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.2 m8.2–10.7 m
5 m (16.4 ft)4.0 m10.2–13.3 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.8 m12.3–16.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.4 m16.4–21.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)8.0 m20.5–26.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.6 m24.6–32.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)12.0 m30.7–40.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)16.0 m41.0–53.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)20.0 m51.2–66.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)24.0 m61.5–80.1 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 lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)204 m²16.0 × 12.8 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)41 m²7.1 × 5.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)14 m²4.1 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²2.9 × 2.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.3 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio5:4 (SXGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast350:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneNo
Display Type1.80" 3LCD
Image Size28.80" - 599.20"
Included Lens1.3x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers3.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftVertical +/-0.00%
Light Source440W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life750 hours
MSRP$21,995 (USD)
Power650 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size9.20" x 15.40" x 22.90" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 1999
Resolution1280x1024
StatusDiscontinued Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance5.0' - 80.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio2.05:1 - 2.67:1 (D:W)
Video Modes**
Warranty3 Years
Weight39.2 lbs
White Brightness2,300 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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