Sanyo PLV-Z3000 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Front Projector
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The Sanyo PLV-Z3000 offers a host of advanced features that will enhance your viewing (and operating) pleasure. It can lens-shift vertically equivalent to 3 screens, and horizontally equivalent to 2 screens. This means you can place the projector off the midline of the room, if need be, and still see a normal image in the middle of the projection screen.
The whisper-quiet design of its large aperture, low-noise Sirocco cooling fan, at 19 dB, is quieter than leaves rustling in the wind.
With its short focus and 2x zoom lens you can project a widescreen (16:9) 100" image from as far as 20' (6.1 meters) to as close as 9.8' (3 meters). A lens system that sophisticated should be protected. Fortunately an electronic shutter slides over it automatically when you turn the projector off.
And the PLV-Z3000 offers an industry first. Its 5:5 pull-down mode allows watching television broadcasts and other high definition broadcast source contents as if they were presented in a movie theater.
- Two HDMI 1.3b Terminals Support State-of-the-Art Color
- It's called Deep Color and x.vColor and it vastly expands the color gamut (i.e., range of colors) a device can display when showing compatible media. What it means to you is greater color accuracy and vividness. It even allows more shades of gray between pure white and pure black.
- Creative Frame Interpolation at 120 Frames Per Second
- With CFI, the PLV-Z3000 actually creates new frames to lessen motion blur of fast moving objects. Say a basketball is thrown across the screen at high speed. In frame 1 the ball is at the left of the screen. In frame two it's already at the right side of the screen. The PLF-Z3000's computer actually creates frames 1.a, 1.b and 1.c by interpreting the direction and speed of the ball and interpolating where it would be between frames 1 and 2. The result is smoother, sharper images of fast moving objects and scenes.
- Short Throw and Wide Range Zoom Lens
- This combination means you can project a 100" diagonal image at a distance of from 9.8' to 20'.
- Lens Shift
- The Lens Shift function provides greater installation flexibility. For example, if the room layout forces you to place the projector to the right or left of dead center, you can still project the image to the center of the opposite wall or screen.
- Color Management
- The color management function allows you to adjust the details of picture colors to suit your preference and viewing environments.
- Auto Iris
- The integration of the lamp aperture enhances the contrast and depth of the projected image.
- Compatibility
- The projector accepts signals from multiple sources: computers, analog TV systems (PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N), component video, S-video, RGB scart and HDMI.
- Simple Computer System Setting
- The multi-scan system of the projector conforms to almost all computer output signals quickly.
- 16:9 Wide Screen
- The wide LCD panels with 1920 x 1080 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) can project the image from component video signals such as DVD players and HDTV devices in full screen.
- Interlace-Progressive Upconversion
- High-quality picture technology converts an interlaced signal video into a progressively-scanned one for the sharpest picture possible with conventional DVDs and other interlaced programming.
- Automatic Slide Shutter
- The automatic slide shutter protects the lens from dust and scratches. It opens and closes automatically as you press the POWER ON/STAND-BY button.
- Power Management
- The power management function reduces power consumption from 257 watts to 0.5 Watt to save power and lengthen lamp life.
- Wide Selection of Image Modes
- You can select an ideal image mode for your viewing environment or for your desired picture quality. The seven different kinds of images of your choice can also be stored.
- Logo
- The Logo function allows you to customize the screen logo. You can capture an image for the screen logo and use it for the start-up display or between presentations.
- Lamp Control
- You can turn the lamp brightness up when there's a high degree of ambient light and turn it down to save power when the room is dark.
- Multi-Language Menu Display
- The Operation Menu is available in 16 languages.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System | 0.74" 3-LCD TFT |
| Native Resolution | 1080 x 1920 |
| Number of Pixels | 6,220,800 (2,073,600 x 3) |
| Lumens Brightness | 1200 |
| Contrast Ratio | 65,000:1 (Dynamic Mode) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| System |
NTSC ATSC PAL PAL-M/N SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility |
480i 480p 575i 575p 720p 1080i 1080p HDMI Component 1080/24p (HDMI) |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
F 2.0 - 3.0 (Focal Length) f = 0.9 - 1.8" (22.3 - 45.3 mm) (Zoom) |
| Focus/Zoom Adjusting | 1:2 Manual Zoom |
| Lens Shift |
± 50% horizontal ± 100% vertical |
| Recommended Projection Size | 40 - 300" |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction | No |
| Ceiling Mountable | Yes |
| Rear Screen Projection | Yes |
| Projection Tilt Option | Via projector feet |
| Built-in Speaker | No |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input Terminals |
HDMI 1.3 x 2 VGA x 1 S-Video x 1 Composite Video x 2 RS-232 x 1 |
| Output Terminals | None |
| Control Protocol | CEC |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | 165 watts UHP |
| Fan Noise | 19 dBA (Lamp mode: Eco) |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 257 watts (Standby: 0.5 Watt) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.7 x 5.8 x 13.5 in (400 x 146 x 346mm) |
| Weight | 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good power output (4)
- Easy to set up (3)
- Good focus (3)
- Great picture quality (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (4)
- Movies (4)
- Large rooms (3)
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Sanyo PLV-Z3000 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Front Projector:
This projector is a replacement for my original (different brand) which died. It was less than 1/3 the cost, MUCH easier to set up and provided good quality images out of the box. My installation has a large (2.7) throw ratio, and this projector handled it very well. I have had it for 1 week, and think that it will be easy to tweak for my optimum settings.
Pros
- Durable
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Sanyo PLV-Z3000 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Front Projector:
I use the product in my house with my family. It's a great product.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Spectacular Blu-ray
Comments about Sanyo PLV-Z3000 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Front Projector:
The PLV-Z3000 is my second Sanyo home theatre projector. I was pleased with the performance of my Z2 and now this Z3000 features considerable improvements.
My application has the projector located directly above the seating area; so, I wanted it to be as quiet as possible. The Z3000 boast a low 19db in eco-mode... and it is certainly quiet! For the price, Sanyo seems to be the one manufacturer concerned with fan noise. The only current production model projector I found to compare is the Mitsubishi HC series; however, they are significantly more expensive.
The reason I give the Z3000 four stars, is there are competitors (e.g. Mitsubishi) which include more features such as power lens shift. The Z3000 only has manual vertical and horizontal lens shift... which is fine by me, but some of you may desire that feature.
All the features you'd expect from a 1080p 120Hz home theatre projector are included in the Z3000: 1200 lumen brightness (non-eco-mode), good throw distance combined with robust zoom, excellent preset and customizable image controls, plus did I mention it is quiet!!
The only somewhat disappointing aspect is the physical size of the unit... it is significantly large than my Z2.
Oh yes, I have to also say: unless you're only planning to watch blu-ray or use it as a computer monitor, there are no "communication companies" (e.g. FIOS, Communist-cast, AT&T) who are broadcasting in full 1080p... they only push 1080i at 59-60Hz. Someday, hopefully they will catch up to the Sanyo PLV-Z3000!!
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Office
- Smaller Rooms
- Television
Comments about Sanyo PLV-Z3000 120Hz Full HD 1080p LCD Front Projector:
very easy to work with very clear picture. this has a 3 system fan unit and you can't even tell that there are on, there so quiet.I rate this a 5 star hands down. Chris from Jersey.
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- User's Manual
- Remote Control With Batteries
- 3-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
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