Sanyo · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA
Sanyo PLC-WR251
2,500lumens
1280×800native
1.18–1.91throw ratio
2.8 kgweight
The Sanyo PLC-WR251 is a 0.59" 3LCD projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 225w uhp bulb light source rated for 4,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.18–1.91:1. Released May 2010.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height | Standard lens 1.18–1.91:1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.25 m | 2.4–3.8 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 1.88 m | 3.5–5.7 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 2.5 m | 4.7–7.6 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 3.12 m | 5.9–9.5 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 3.75 m | 7.1–11.5 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 5.0 m | 9.4–15.3 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 6.25 m | 11.8–19.1 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 7.5 m | 14.2–22.9 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 9.38 m | 17.7–28.6 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 12.5 m | 23.6–38.2 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 15.62 m | 29.5–47.8 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 18.75 m | 35.4–57.3 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) | 222 m² | 18.9 × 11.8 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 44 m² | 8.4 × 5.3 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 15 m² | 4.9 × 3.0 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 7 m² | 3.4 × 2.2 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 4 m² | 2.7 × 1.7 m |
Full specifications
| Additional Features | The PLC-WR251 is equipped with SANYO’s exclusive PJ-Net Master Network Interface software that can accept wired or wireless networking |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 (WXGA) |
| Color Processing | 8-bit |
| Connection Panel | Composite: RCA HDMI Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2 |
| Contrast | 500:1 (full on/off) |
| Data Modes | MAX 1600x1200 |
| Digital Keystone | Vertical only |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
| Display Type | 0.59" 3LCD |
| Features | Picture-in-Picture Short-Throw Closed Captioning Blackboard Mode Soft Carrying Case FCC B |
| Image Size | 37.04" - 299.81" |
| Included Lens | 1.6x manual zoom , manual focus |
| Internal Speakers | 7.0 Watts Mono |
| Lamp Model | POA-LMP131 Buy POA-LMP131 Lamp |
| Lens Shift | No |
| Light Source | 225W UHP bulb |
| Light Source Life | 4,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco) |
| MSRP | $1,299 (USD) |
| Power | 311 Watts 100V - 240V |
| Projector Size | 3.30" x 12.80" x 9.10" (HxWxD) |
| Released | May 2010 |
| Resolution | 1280x800 |
| Status | Discontinued Dec 2011 Now part of Panasonic |
| Throw Distance | 5.0' - 25.0' Calculate Throw Distance |
| Throw Ratio | 1.18:1 - 1.91:1 (D:W) |
| Video Modes | 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs |
| White Brightness | 2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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