SANYO Begins Shipping World's Shortest Throw Distance LCD Projector, the PLC-XL50

SANYO Begins Shipping World's Shortest Throw Distance LCD Projector, the
PLC-XL50
- New and revolutionary projection technology offers versatile horizontal or
vertical placement with the new PLC-XL50 LCD Projector

CHATSWORTH, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- SANYO, one
of the world's largest manufacturers of 3LCD projectors announced at CES that
they are now shipping the PLC-XL50 LCD Projector. The unique short throw
distance of the PLC-XL50 allows projection in virtually any environment,
particularly areas that traditional projectors can not be used, such as walls,
floors and desktops.
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"The PLC-XL50 will be the projector of choice for many space constrained
applications, particularly in the educational and public information markets,"
says Mark Holt, the Vice President and General Manager for SANYO's
Presentation Technologies Division. "This is a powerful and revolutionary
display tool for the office, digital signage (electronic advertising) and
classrooms, creating a more impressive ambience in any location."
In order for SANYO to shorten the projection distance of the PLC-XL50, new
large diameter aspheric lens and high-precision aspheric mirror technology was
developed. A new optical engine was also developed, which enables an 80-inch
projection from the short distance of only 3-inches (8 cm). This creates an
opportunity to project extremely large images in any room or space that is
available.
The proprietary optical and cooling mechanism technology used in the PLC-
XL50 allows both vertical and horizontal projection. The new optical engine
was created with a high-precision aspheric mirror combined with a distortion
correction mechanism lens, enabling large magnification without distortion,
even from an ultra-short distance. To allow projection either vertically or
horizontally, a special cooling mechanism was essential. The resulting
solution is a one-way flow system consisting of an air intake and exhaust
mechanism on the main body of the projector, which allows the optimal
positioning of the main components.
By shortening the distance for projection, the options for installation
are greatly improved, which includes floor, tabletop and wall mount
projection. The variety of applications is almost limitless, providing
effective, quick and easy presentations or announcements. For instance:
-- Projecting a large screen on the floor in a pre-school, creates a new
style of teaching and classroom interaction.
-- When installing the projector directly above the screen or blackboard
in classroom, the light that once entered the teachers' eyes and long
shadows are a thing of the past.
-- Used as a tabletop projector, images can be projected on a dark surface
allowing designers and architects to see their designs more visually
for review or additional inspiration.
-- The projector can be used in department stores to advertise sale
products in hallways or on open floor spaces, optimizing the use of all
available space.
-- It is still possible to project large images when placing the projector
directly next to a wall in a small office or meeting room.
-- The projector can be used to make announcements on the ceiling, wall or
floor at the entrance of a business or in a lobby.

Additional features include Top and Bottom Keystone Correction for proper
alignment of the projector, a Color Board Mode, which allows adjustment of the
hue when projecting an image on a colored (non-white) surface so that it
appears to be projected on a white surface. The additional Black Board Mode
enables educational institutions to use the projector with all standardized
educational boards.
The PLC-XL50 has been outfitted with a built-in vibration sensor alert. An
alarm sounds when the unit is picked up, proving to be an effective theft-
deterrent. The unit turns on automatically when the power cord is plugged into
an electrical outlet and with the Easy-Off function it's possible to remove
the power cord without waiting for the machine to cool down, which is
convenient for quickly clearing away the area after a presentation.
Other Specifications

Brightness: 2000 lumens
Resolution: 1024 x 768
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Audio: Built-in mono speaker with 2 watts of power
PC I/O: D-sub 15-pin Input, Mini D-sub Output
Video Input: Component Input (RCAx3), Composite (RCA), S-Video
Audio: Stereo mini-jack input and output, Analog stereo input (RCAx2)
Service Port: Mini DIN 8-pin
Dimensions: 14.75 (W) x 7.75 (H) x 19.5 (D) inches (374 x 196.8 x 495 mm)
Weight: 16.8 lbs. (7.6 kg)

The PLC-XL50 is now shipping with a MSRP of $3295 and can be seen with
SANYO's other fine products in booth 11017 [Central Hall] at the Las Vegas
Convention Center during CES starting January 7, 2008.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in
providing solutions for the 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, markets mobile phones, 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 888-495-3452 or visit http://www.sanyoprojectors.com.
SOURCE SANYO Fisher Company

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