Sanyo PLV Z4000 Home Cinema Projector

The PLV-Z4000 unleashes the full 1920 x 1080 high-definition potential from today's advanced HD sources. This means rich, deep and accurate colors from Sanyo's exclusive TopazReal HD technology.

• Full HD (1080P) Projector
• TopazReal HD
• 65,000:1 Contrast
• 120Hz with frame interpolation
• Advanced Lens Shift
• Super quiet operation (<19dB)
• 1200 ANSI Lumens
• Dual HDMI inputs
• 3 Year Warranty (projector only)

Dust is the #1 killer for projectors, and the Sanyo Z4000 includes an automatic dust door that could save an expensive service!

TopazReal HD
TopazReal HD brings together a team of technologies including a variable iris and lamp reactivity, real-focus HD lens system, and, most importantly, a 3D color management system that addresses changes in color phase and color level to obtain perfect color changes in color phase and color level to obtain perfect color reproduction.

The PLV-Z4000 uses 120Hz super-fast Full HD panel, which can increase smoothness in videos due to doubled frame rate from 60 frames/second to 120 frames/second using interpolation frame generation technology. The optimization of deep color from the color management system is supported via the projector’s two HDMI 1.3 inputs.

Full High Definition Projection
The PLV-Z4000 offers a combination of 1080p LCD panels running at up to 120Hz with frame interpolation technology that enables the PLV-Z4000 to refresh video twice as often as a standard Home Cinema projector ensuring even the fastest moving scenes are ultra smooth. The PLV-Z4000 also benefits from dynamic iris and lamp control technologies allowing the projector to achieve a stunning contrast level of 65,000:1.

Dual HDMI and component inputs enable projection from a variety of HD sources. The PLV-Z4000 has horizontal and vertical lens shift as well as a wide ranging zoom lens to simplify set up and positioning of the projector while maintaining optimal image quality.

Lens Maximisation of Image Detail
Rated at 1200 lumens, the PLV-Z4000 is capable of an incredible 65,000 : 1 contrast ratio for superlative black levels, even in ambient light, it has a newly-developed, high-efficiency lens that maximizes image details for exceptional optical performance.

Advanced Lens Shift for Varying Room Environments
The PLV-Z4000 is outfitted with the industry’s most advanced lens shifting function. When coupled with the projector’s short throw capability and 2x zoom, the PLV-Z4000 can create a large screen image in any size room and from virtually any location. The lens shifting function allows wide-range shifting up or down to three screen sizes and left to right to two screen sizes. The throw design of the PLV-Z4000, which is capable of projecting a 100-inch diagonal image from 10 to 20 feet away, makes it extremely suitable for small to mid-size home theaters.

Virtually Silent Fan Design
To promote greater enjoyment of the film and to reduce noise levels during quiet passages of a film, the PLV-Z4000 is equipped with a very quiet fan - a large aperture, low noise Sirocco cooling fan that never rises above 19dB in economy mode.

Eco-Friendly Power Consumption
Sanyo innovations are not only limited to new performance technology, but also to enhancing the environmental credentials of their excellent projectors. By redesigning the electrical circuit, Sanyo achieves a significantly eco-friendly projector. PLV-Z4000 minimizes power consumption in standby mode, and once you set-up eco-standby mode this, this projector requires just 0.3W power consumption.

New Inorganic 1920 x 1080, up to 120Hz Full HD LCD panel
Dynamic Predictive Frame Interpolation Technology, Delivers smooth projection of fast moving video through the use of Frame Interpolation technology which doubles the display of PAL video from 50f/s to 100f/s

• Jet black color reproduction with high contrast ratio of 65,000:1
• Brightness: 1200ANSI Lumens
• Extremely quiet 19dBA fan noise
• 720p, 1080p, compatible with Blu-ray
• 2 x HDMI, 2 x Component inputs
• Horizontal and Vertical lens shift function and 2x wide angle zoom lens for highest flexibility

TECHNICAL DETAILS PLV-Z4000
Category: Home Cinema
Panel: 3 x 0.74” TFT p-Si (16:9) - inorganic
Lamp: 165w UHP
Brightness: ANSI lumens 1200
Lamp Service Life: 3000h (Eco mode), 2000 (Normal mode)
Fan Noise: 19dBA
Standard Lens: F=2.0 - 3.0, f=22.3 - 45.3mm
Throw Distance Ratio: 1.36 – 2.76:1
Throw Distance: 1.2 – 18.4m
Contrast Ratio: 65,000:1
Resolution in pixels: 1920 x 1080 (HDTV 1080p)
Image size min–max (diagonal): 40 – 300”
Uniformity: 85%
Bandwidth/Frequency: 100MHz, Horizontal 15 - 80kHz, Vertical 50 – 100Hz
Colour Systems: PAL / NTSC / SECAM / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N
Connections: Input 1: HDMI (HDCP) Input 2: HDMI (HDCP) Input 3: 3 x RCA (Component) Input 4: 3 x RCA (Component) Input 5: S-video Input 6: 1 x RCA (Composite video) Input 7: 1 x Dsub15 Control Port: mini Din 9-pin (RS232 compatible)
Lens-Shift: Manual, 100% Left/Right, 50% Up/Down
HDTV Signals: 1080/24p(HDMI only), 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1035i, 720p
Computer Compatibility: WXGA / SXGA+ / SXGA / XGA / SVGA / VGA / MAC
Zoom/Focus: 2x / manual focusing
Power Consumption: 250w (normal mode), 193w (eco Mode), 0.6w (standby mode)
Warranty: 3 year
Dimensions (W x H x D): 400 x 146 x 346mm
Weight: 7.5kg
Standard Accessories: Quick Reference guide, Owners manual (CD ROM), power cable, Remote control, air blower
Optional Accessories: Scart-VGA cable (POA-CA-SCART)

More review data:

• Short Throw & Wide-Range Zoom Lens
  The 2x Short Throw & Wide-Range Zoom Lens is capable of throwing a 100” diagonal image from a distance of 9.8' (3.0 m) to 20.0' (6.1 m).
• Lens Shift
  The Lens Shift function provides a greater installation flexibility. You can use the projector at desired places without images being distorted.
• 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 Conversion
  High-quality picture technology is available that converts an interlaced signal into a progressively-scanned one.
• 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.
• Wide Selection of Image Modes
  You can select an ideal image mode for the viewing environment or for your desired picture quality. The seven different kinds of images of your choice can also be stored.
• Power Management
  The Power management function reduces power consumption and maintains the lamp life.
• Custom 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 starting-up display or between presentations.
• Lamp Control
  The brightness of the projection lamp can be selected.
• Multi-language Menu Display
  Operation menu is available in 16 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
• Two HDMI Terminals
  The projector has two HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals. Simple connection with digital equipment is offered through these terminals.