- Five new wide aspect ratio projectors, including models for large venues and for short-throw applications
- Ultra-short throw projectors achieve shortest throw distance on market at 325 mm (12.8 inches) with 3D capability
- Home Theatre 120 Hz Full HD projector with topaz real HD and color management system
TORONTO, ON, July 27, 2010 – SANYO Canada Inc. (SANYO), a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., which is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors, announces that it is expanding its Canadian product and technology offerings. Focusing primarily in three categories -- wide aspect ratio, SANYO’s unique QuaDriveTM technology, and ultra short-throw projectors, SANYO is expanding its offered projector lineup under the theme of “Expand your Vision with SANYO”.
"SANYO is launching a number of products including new technologies such as 3D projectors that demonstrate our innovations as we continue to advance our leadership in the commercial marketplace,” says Cathy Tucker, Vice President Sales and Marketing of SANYO Canada Inc. Presentation Technology Group. “To maximize growth, we will continue to identify and create solutions that will most benefit today’s evolving marketplace.”
Wide aspect ratio projectors
In the commercial projector market, demand for wide aspect ratio (16:10 or 16:9) projectors has been continually growing, and according to analysis by Future Source, by 2012 about 30 percent of sales will be in wide aspect ratio projectors. SANYO has been anticipating this trend in its product development and planning.
In total, five new wide aspect ratio models will be introduced to the Canadian market. The PDG-DHT8000L, PLC-WM5500 and PLC-WM4500 are all suitable for large venues needing high brightness and the PDG-DWL2500 and PLC-WL2500 are new short-throw projectors that will feature the wide aspect ratio format. MSRP ranges from $1,930 to $26,000 respectively (all prices in CAD).
Ultra Short Throw Projectors
With new technology and new optical engine designs, SANYO has been able to significantly reduce both the throw distances and the chassis size of their new short throw projectors. The PDG-DWL2500 (WXGA resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio) is nearly half the size of conventional projectors, and it can produce an 80-inch screen image at the world’s shortest throw distance of just 320 mm (12.6 inches). This model is 3D ready, and compatible with the frame sequential 3D format. The wide aspect ratio (WXGA resolution) PLC-WL2500 uses a new ultra short focus lens to project an 80-inch image at a distance of less than 3 feet, and its 3LCD system is capable of tremendous brightness at 2,500 ANSI lumens. Scheduled for release in September 2010, the PDG-DWL2500 has an MSRP of $2,950, and the PLC-WL2500 has an MSRP of $1,930.
Upcoming Exciting New Products
Making its debut at Infocomm (Las Vegas, June 2010), the PDG-DHT8000L is an extremely bright projector with 8,000 ANSI lumens. This native Full HD single DLP projector utilizes not only two UHP lamps at 330W each, but also twin color wheels. Its newly developed Peltier element cooling system allows it to operate in near silence while projecting a bright image. In its Eco-mode, fan noise is only 35 dBA. Minimal maintenance is required, due to its dust-resistant sealed optical engine and 30,000 hour Active Maintenance Filter system. Scheduled for release in September 2010, the PDG-DHT8000L has an MSRP of $26,000.
The new PLC-WM5500/L and PLC-WM4500/L high-resolution Wide XGA projectors have the highest brightness in their class, reaching up to 5,500 ANSI lumens, making them ideal for large venues, including conference rooms and lecture halls. Both provide a Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture mode to enable simultaneous presentation of two images. Their long-life optical engines and filter systems achieve both high reliability and low maintenance costs. The PLC-WM5500 [$6,600] and PLC-WM5500L [$5,799] are already available, the PLC-WM4500 [$4,900] has an August 2010 availability and the PLC-WM4500L [$4,399] is now available.
Home Theatre Projector
SANYO introduces a high-performance 120 Hz Full HD 3 LCD front projector with 1080p24 capability for an exquisite home theater and HD video experience. With SANYO’s exclusive TopazReal HD system, the PLV-Z4000 produces superb image quality and has a 3D color management system that enables extraordinary color accuracy. Through dual HDMI 1.3b inputs, it is Deep Color and x.v.Color capable. Rated at 1,200 ANSI lumens, with a 65,000:1 contrast ratio, it produces superb black levels even in ambient light conditions. The addition of installer-friendly mounting and optical features allow it to be used in a wide variety of rooms and environments. Scheduled for release in August 2010, the PLV-Z4000 has an MSRP of $3,999.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, leading provider of energy, environment and lifestyle applications. SANYO Canada Inc. (a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), is based in Woodbridge, Ontario (a suburb north of Toronto). SANYO Canada is a service and sales company that markets and sells a variety of commercial and consumer solutions including rechargeable batteries, solar modules, HVAC, digital projectors, dual cameras, digital still cameras, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, and weatherproof monitors. For more information, please visit
http://ca.sanyo.com or
http://fr.ca.sanyo.com.
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