Sanyo PLC-XT16 Projector for House of Worship
Sanyo PLC-XT16 projector
Summary
- Product Name: PLC-XT16 Projector
- Manufacturer: Sanyo
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- Value Rating:
- Review Date: June 12, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 5495
- Specifications
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- 3500 ANSI Lumens (Typical)
- True XGA (1024 x 768) Resolution Compressed SXGA Resolution
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- New Progressive IC for 2-3 Pulldown and 1080i to Progressive Conversion
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI-I)
- ECO Mode
- HDTV Compatible
- X-Y Digital Keystone Correction
- Whisper Quiet Fan (31 dBA in Eco Mode)
- Power Lens Shift (vertical)
- Power Zoom/Power Focus
- Network Connectivity (with Optional PJ-NET Organizer)
- Optional Wireless Imager Module Available
- One-Touch Lens Mount System
- A Variety of Optional Lenses Available
Pros
- Bright for use with ambient light
- Vertical lens shift
- Electronic focus, lens shift and zoom controls via remote
- Laser pointer aligned with IR blaster
- Direct input selection on remote
- Easy to use menu system
- Remote features mouse control when projector is connected to PC via USB or serial
- Stellar remote IR performance over long distances
Cons
- Loud fan in high output mode
- Blacks will be gray if projector is used in light controlled environment to play movies
- Need to mount relatively close to screen or purchase optional long-throw lens
Introduction
We had a limited amount of time to play with the Sanyo PLC-XT16 projector, but I wanted to give it a brief run-through in a context that comes up a lot on our forums and in discussions with custom installers. We took a look at this bright, flexible Sanyo projector from the perspective of installing it in a house of worship (that’s a church to us Southerners). The Sanyo seems well-suited to the task and indeed my church already uses two older PLC-series projectors with much success.