SANYO intros Two-Lamp Pro Projector

  • SANYO, a manufacturer of 3LCD projectors, has unveiled a two-lamp professional-grade projector, the PLC-XF71.
  • The brightest projector in its class, the PLC-XF71 [1024 x 768] is 10,000 lumens with a contrast rating of 3000:1 contrast ratio. It incorporated a three-mirror system to achieve uniform light output from two lamps, reduces color irregularities, and delivers incredibly high quality 4:3 images. Additionally, the PLC-XF71 features the exclusive Durable Inorganic Optical System (DIOS) with optical components that are heat and UV resistant.
  • The PLC-XF71 is also outfitted with SANYO's exclusive Active Maintenance Filter (AMF) system, which automatically detects airflow and advances clean filter material as needed, resulting in less maintenance, and increased reliability.
  • "This two-lamp projector is bright enough to use in large auditoriums, staging events or any other venue that requires a projector that can emit a good deal of light," says Mark Holt, the Vice President and General Manager for SANYO's Presentation Technologies Division. "The addition with our AMF technology the PLC-XF71 can reliably meet the demands of our customers in the large event/conference and halls market as well as the digital signage and office-use markets."
  • Installation is quick and simple with SANYO's proprietary Up/Down/Left/Right lens shift that ensures a perfect image even in the most challenging positions.
  • The projector is compatible with WUXGA, UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA and MAC computers. The inputs provided are RGB (D-Sub-15), Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr (BNCx5) and S-Video. DVI-D and other input configurations are available with optional accessories. An USB service port is provided, along with a RS-232 communications port for use with external control systems.
  • The SANYO PLC-XF71 will ship in January 2009 with a suggested retail price of $16,995.
  • For more information on SANYO products/services, visit www.sanyoPROJECTORS.com.

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