Description
This New Sanyo PLV-Z60 Home Theater Projector features a super-bright 1,200 lumens and impressive
10,000:1 contrast ratio, producing crystal-clear images and
beautifully saturated colors - 12-bit digital processing provides
video decoder, scaler and gamma curve generator for great picture
performance - Includes 2 HDMI inputs, versatile lens shifting system
and near-silent fan - 3D color management system adjusts hue, gamma
curve and color levels. All you need for your Home Theater or Home Cinema set up!
The bright PLVZ60 projectors are equipped with three wide 16:9 HD LCD panels that produce a 1280 x 720 pixels (2.76 million) image. A 12-bit digital processing IC provides video decoding, scaling and gamma curve generation and coupled with the projector's 10000:1 contrast ratio, the PLV-Z60 delivers exceptional picture quality with deep, rich back levels and beautifully saturated colors, even when ambient light is present.
To facilitate ease of installation and operation, the Z60 is outfitted with SANYO's advanced lens shifting function and a 2x optical zoom, which allows projection of a 100" image from only 9.8 to 20 feet away. The side panel adjustments move the lens vertically and horizontally to project a geometrically accurate and undistorted picture. Fine-tuning of image settings including hue, gamma curve and color levels, enables compensation for specific conditions in any environment. The Advanced Mode provides a range of adjustments to further customize the PLV-Z60's image, such as lens iris adjustment, black level expansion, contrast enhancement, outlines compensation, and RGB offset. For protection of the lens, the PLV-Z60 was equipped with a motor-operated sliding shutter that opens and closes the shutter via the remote control.
A full compliment of input terminals is provided, including two HDMI connections, two sets of component video inputs, along with composite and S-video connections to ensure maximum flexibility with all types of components. The D-Sub 15 input is provided for direct connection of a PC.
The Z60 is equipped with a redesigned internal cooling structure that minimizes fan noise to 22dB in economy mode, promoting greater enjoyment during quiet passages of a film or TV show. This is critical because a 1,200 lumen projectors could generate a tremendous amount of heat. At this level of brightness, the fan is 'on' most of the time and the noise can be extremely loud and disruptive, especially in smaller home theaters where the projector and the audience are in close proximity.
Specifications: Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 (vivid mode)Brightness: 1,200 ANSI lumensVideo Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, D-sub 15pin, Composite (RCA), S-VideoControl Ports: Mini DIN 8-pin (RS232)Dimensions: 15 (W) x 5 (H) x 12 (D) inchesWeight: 11lbs.
Warranty:
3 years parts and labor.
Ratings And Reviews
Overall Product Rating
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Hi-def really pops!, 1.14.2009
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Reviewer: CS Lipp (Crowley, TX)
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Needed to replace a 3-yr old DLP projector (Canon LV-S3). Looked at some of the other options in TV's as prices have come down and we really wanted to be able to quality hi-definition. But in the end felt a projector was still a better value for the kind of image size we are looking for in the room (>60").
Having decided that, priced out various projectors and found this one getting a good review at projectorcentral.com and with the rebate wound up paying just $699. Only a couple of hundred bucks more than we paid for our old Canon.
Hooked it up last night and WOW! We are so glad we ponied up the extra $200 cuz this thing has images comparable to my father-in-law's Sony LCD HDTV - it's the hi-def we were looking for, and on a big screen! Our old one has a nice image but it couldn't really render the crystal clear hi-def images. Also on the Z60 the screen door effect which you get with so many projectors is negligible, so that's nice as well.
My wife the spendthrift looked at me and said, "Now THAT was a good purchase!"
It's a big unit compared to the Canon, which we never installed just set up as needed but we'll mount this so no worries. Also, just one day into it so can't comment on longevity but great first impression with the PLV-Z60 and dealing w Proview was seamless. Thanks guys!
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Fantastic!, 10.2.2008
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Reviewer: Gaby (Las Vegas, NV)
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This is a true dark room Home Theater projector! Colors pop, contrast is outstanding, Sharp as a razor! What else do I need? Special thanks for Proview for delivering on a pre-order. I like my toys early ;) |
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