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Sanyo PLV-Z2000

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This projector is a proven performer.  Rated at 1200 lumens, the PLV-Z2000 is capable of an incredible 15,000:1 contrast ratio for superlative black levels, even in ambient light.  Plus it has a high efficiency lens that maximizes image details for exceptional optical performance.  Offering a full 1920x 1080 high-definition resolution, the PLV-Z2000 delivers rich, deep and accurate colors due to SANYO’s exclusive TopazReal HD Technology, a 3D color management sy…

Specifications

  • Brightness
    1200 Lumens
  • Resolution
    1080P (1920 x 1080)
  • Uniformity
    85%
  • Panel System
    0.74” TFT Poly x 3
  • Number of Pixels
    6,220,800 (2,073,600 x 3)
  • Contrast Ratio (Full on / off)
    15000:1
  • Image Size
    40” - 300”
  • Aspect Ratio
    16:9
  • Projection Lamp (s)
    165W UHP
  • Scanning Frequency
    H 15 - 80kHz / V 50 - 100Hz

The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is a projector that is compatible with any form of television, video, or computer. It is handy and easy to operate.

Features

The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector has a brightness of 1200 ANSI lumens. It has a contrast ratio of 15000 is to 1, with no variable iris. Its noise level reaches 19 decibels using Eco Mode. Its standard lens can focus manually. Zoom is also done manually with a ratio of 2 is to 1. The projector has a throw distance of 2.4 meters to 9.2 meters. It projects an imag…

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The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is a projector that is compatible with any form of television, video, or computer. It is handy and easy to operate.

Features

The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector has a brightness of 1200 ANSI lumens. It has a contrast ratio of 15000 is to 1, with no variable iris. Its noise level reaches 19 decibels using Eco Mode. Its standard lens can focus manually. Zoom is also done manually with a ratio of 2 is to 1. The projector has a throw distance of 2.4 meters to 9.2 meters. It projects an image with a minimum size of 101.6 cm to a maximum of 762 cm. Its LCD display has a native and maximum resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16 is to 9. The dimensions of the projector are 14.5 cm high, 39.9 cm wide, and 34.5 cm deep, with a weight of 7.3 kilograms.

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Pros & Cons

  • buy it, good value, independent memory per input, whisper quiet, comprehensive connectivity
  • with blacker blacks, not a big problem, no problems so far, low brightness, as others have mentioned
  1. 03 May 2009

    Lens Shift: Impressive maximum of 1.5 screen heights above or below center line, plus horizontal shift (which impacts range of vertical lens shift) Read more

  2. Sanyo PLV-Z2000 Projector

    Reviewer: AVguide
    30 December 2008

    Leave it Sanyo to come up with a novel way to ensure that a projector’s lens cap can never be accidentally lost. Perhaps taking its cue from late 1960’s muscle car design (the 1967 Camaro SS comes to mind), its PLV-Z2000 features a motorized sliding lens door that scoots open on power up and closes at power down to keep the lens from getting dusty when the projector’s not in use. The otherwise nondescript white cabinet features a non-gloss finish, with manual lens... Read more

  3. Epson 1080 vs. Sanyo PLV-Z2000 Home Theater Projector

    Reviewer: Projector US
    10 December 2008

    We’ll be doing another head to head with the 1080UB vs the Sanyo PLV-Z2000. This will be an apple to apple comparison, given that both units with feature the newest technology. Given the exceptional performance of the non UB 1080 compared to the Sanyo PLV-Z000, we can’t help but look forward to even better performance from the 1080UB. Bear in mind that this comes at a significantly higher price tag. Epson will continue to make the 1080 available after release of the... Read more

  4. Sanyo PLV-Z2000 Projector

    Reviewer: My 411 Family
    14 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Sanyo's complete dedication for this projector is geared towards home theater applications and it should be used in dedicated home theater environment. Of course it can be used for business applications as well but in order to enjoy high end Cinema quality picture from this projector, keep the lights out completely. Cinemascope movies in 2.35:1 ratio can also be enjoyed on this projector by letting the picture be stretched in LBX mode to the full vertical height of... Read more

  5. Reviewer: GamingNexus
    11 August 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 is a big box that delivers an even bigger picture. Images were crisp, set-up was easy and the gaming and TV viewing fantastic. Despite the size issue, it is one of the best performing projectors on the market under $2500. Read more

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