Sanyo PLV-Z5 LCD Projector Review
Summary
- Product Name: Sanyo PLV-Z5 LCD Projector Review
- Manufacturer: Sanyo
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- Review Date: January 27, 2007
- MSRP: $1995
- Specifications
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Brightness: 1100 ANSI lumens (max)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (stated full on/off in vivid mode)
Resolution: 1280 x 720 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 compatible)
Supported Screen Size: 40-300 inches diagonal
LCD Panel: D5 (Epson); 3 x 0.7” TFT Active Matrix LCD
Iris: Variable twin iris system (powered lens and lamp iris)
Accepted Video Formats: 480i/575i/1080i and 480p/575p/720p/1080p
Accepted Computer Formats: From VGA up to 1152 x 900 + 720p/1080i/1080p
Video Inputs: HDMI-HDCP (x2), component (x2), composite, S-video, and PC/RGB (HD15)
Color System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N
Fan Noise: 22 dBaProjection Lens: 2.0x optical zoom; f = 21.3 – 42.6 mm/F2.0 – 3.0, manual focus & zoom
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (100% vertical, 50% horizontal)
Lens Throw Ratio: 1.35 ~ 2.7:1
Keystone Correction: +/- 20 degrees
Lamp: 145 W UHP lamp
Mounting: ceiling, desk, front/rear (menu configurable)
Power Supply: 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 210 watts (maximum
Operating Temperature: 41 – 95 degrees F (5 – 35 degrees C)
Projection Method: Front/rear/ceiling mount/table-top
Remote Control: Backlit, AA x 2 batteries
Standard Accessories: Power cord and adapter, Wireless remote control unit, batteries for remote control, owner’s manual
Operating Noise: 30dB (minimum)
Dimensions: 15” x 5” x 12” in. (382 x 126.8 x 304.3 mm)
Weight: 10.2 lbs (5 kg)
Pros
- Very detailed image with reduced screen door effect
- Excellent calibration out of the box
- Quiet cooling system
- 3000 hour bulb life (max)
- Excellent LCD panel adjustment and maintenance options
Cons
- No 12VDC trigger
- Only a minor upgrade from the PLV-Z4
Introduction
The Sanyo PLV-Z5 makes a few improvements on the Z4 platform and keeps itself at the top of a very hot list of 720p projectors that are guaranteed to make any home theater enthusiast almost certain to become a gravitational force on Friday night movie nights...
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