SANYO Introduces the World's First High-Speed Wireless Portable Widescreen LCD Projector

SANYO Introduces the World's First High-Speed Wireless Portable Widescreen LCD
Projector

- The PLC-WXU700 LCD projector provides IEEE802.11n high-speed wireless LAN
capability with video streaming functionality

- Functions as a network projector on any computer running Windows Vista(R)

- WXGA native resolution offers compatibility with Widescreen XGA resolutions

- At less than eight pounds, the projector produces 3800 lumens achieving the
highest brightness in its class

-Features SANYO's exclusive 'Simple Wireless Setting' via USB memory

CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO, one of the world's largest
manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors adds the portable widescreen WXGA
PLC-WXU700 LCD projector to their broad lineup of projectors. Key features of
the projector include the world's first high-speed 802.11n wireless LAN
capability, video streaming, full (1280x800) WXGA resolution, 3800 lumens and
compatibility with the Windows Vista(R) Network Projector Function.

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"The Widescreen WXGA Ultra Portable Projector market is expected to grow
significantly in 2009," says Mark Holt, Vice President and General Manager for
SANYO's Presentation Technologies Division. "The PLC-WXU700 was designed with
the most advanced features to meet the needs of the market with the industry's
first high-speed 'n' wireless functionality, video streaming and the highest
brightness in its class for superior images in any environment."

IEEE802.11n High-Speed Wireless LAN Functionality and HD Video Playback
The WXGA PLC-WXU700 is the first projector to offer IEEE802.11n high-speed
wireless LAN capabilities, significantly increasing transmission speeds
currently available for portable projectors with wireless functionality.
Seamless video playback is performed using advanced video streaming, which
allows playback of video stored on a computer's hard drive to start playback
even as the file is being streamed, or downloaded to the projector. The
projector's video streaming and playback is compatible with MPEG1, MPEG2,
MPEG4, and WMV file types.

Incorporating Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 software, the PLC-WXU700 can be used
as a network projector on any computer running Windows Vista(R). The content
on any PC monitor from a LAN can be transmitted wirelessly to the projector,
eliminating a complicated setup with special programs or drivers. By opening
Windows Vista Network Projector function on a PC, the computer will search for
the projector and complete the connection with a single click.

Additionally, images and video saved on a portable USB memory drive can be
instantly read and projected even without a computer, due to the projector's
Memory Viewer Function. By inserting SANYO's USB memory drive into any PC or
MAC with wireless capability, only a single click (in most cases) is required
to create a wireless connection to the projector. Instantly, the computer's
screen is projected. No special programs or drivers need to be installed on
the computer because the projector's USB terminal even allows the use of
computers that do not have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, such as newly popular
Netbooks.

Easy Set-up Functions
The PLC-WXU700 incorporates SANYO's latest Easy Set-up Function, which
includes: Auto Input Signal Search, Auto Vertical Keystone Correction, and a
Guidance Function. The Auto Input Signal Search automatically detects the
input signal and makes the necessary internal settings. The Auto Vertical
Keystone Correction function automatically detects its position angle and
corrects for any image distortion. And finally, the Guidance Function displays
on-screen connection instructions when there is no input signal detected,
enabling easy setup for expert users and novices alike.

The projector's power turns on as soon as the power cord is connected. There
is no need to press any buttons on the remote control or the projector.
Moreover, there is no need to wait for the lamp to cool down after a
presentation. The power cord can be disconnected immediately after turning off
the projector. This makes it possible to set up and move through a
presentation quickly or on the fly and it saves energy too!

Other Features
A widescreen native aspect ratio (1280 x 800) is compatible with today's more
popular computer monitor and laptop aspect ratios. While compact and
lightweight, at less than eight pounds, the projector boasts the brightest
image of its class. By delivering a super bright 3800 lumens it is perfect for
brightly lit conference halls and classrooms. The PLC-WXU700 is also equipped
with improved light usage efficiency from a high-output 275-watt lamp. It also
employs SANYO's latest optical engine and cooling technologies to ensure
maximum image quality and performance.

The PLC-WXU700 offers Picture-In-Picture and Picture-By-Picture functions plus
the wide 1.6x optical zoom lens that allows for flexible placement, regardless
of the size of the room, or where the projector is located. The optical zoom
lens allows for screen size adjustments and maintains image quality at the
full zoom setting. Due to the 1280 x 800 (16:10) resolution, the projector can
be used in a variety of applications, making it capable of projecting high
definition images from cable/satellite or DVD sources or delivering a computer
presentation.

The environmental impact of the PLC-WXU700 was carefully considered in its
design, conforming to the European RoHS Directive and using packaging that
contains pulp molds, which can be recycled as used paper.

Specifications
Native resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Brightness: 3800 Lumens
Screen Size: Minimum 40", maximum 300"
Uniformity: 85%
Projection Lamp: 275W
Video inputs: HDMI, D-sub 15 x 2 (Analog RGB or Component formats),
S-video,
composite
Monitor out: D-Sub 15 (Analog RGB format)
Other Ports: RS-232 (D-sub 9), USB-A (Memory Viewer), USB-B (Mouse
Controller)
Wired Communications port: RJ45 (100Base-TX/10Base-T)
Wireless Protocol: IEEE802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0
Dimensions: 13.15" (W) x 3.1" (H) x 10.14" (D) (not including protruding
parts)
Weight: 7.9 pounds

The PLC-WXU700 will be available in June 2009 and has suggested retail
price of $2995.

About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion dollar, leading company for energy
and environment, providing solutions for environment, energy and for lifestyle
applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA.' SANYO Fisher Company (a
division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric
Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, is a service and sales company
that markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media
camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable
and mobile electronics and HD televisions. For more information on SANYO's
complete line of projectors please call 888-337-1215 or visit
http://www.sanyoPROJECTORS.com.

SOURCE SANYO Fisher Company

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