Name: PLV-Z4
Brand: Sanyo
SKU: 206543
Rating: 4.1 (35 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Color overall is rich
vibrant
and natural-looking

the highlights tended to shift toward a subtle red
Diagonal lines are particularly susceptible to this
on the Z4 to appear a little bright and washed out

Projector type: LCD
Resolution: 921, 600 px
Brightness (max): 1000 lm
Full hd (hd ready 1080p): no
Projection distance: 1.2, 9.2 m
Lamp life max (normal): 2000 h
Noise level: , 22 dB

Sanyo PLV-Z4 - Pros & Cons

Color overall is rich
vibrant
and natural-looking
it extremely easy and flexible to install
Sanyo Z4 features impressive specifications
small
solid and comes with some easy to use features
excellent color
contrast ratio and image quality
these fields are perfectly solid gray with no trace of banding
extraordinary value or performance in their price class

the highlights tended to shift toward a subtle red
Diagonal lines are particularly susceptible to this
on the Z4 to appear a little bright and washed out
Blacks looks a little washed out
Automated sliding mechanism that hides the lens when not in use
It is difficult to know where to start with this one
guess - L1 = HDMI connection
introduces some noise into the image where details are in rapid motion
Pixel structure disappears from data graphics at a viewing distance
lens shift you are no longer using the sweet spot of the lens

Sanyo - Video Reviews (2)

Sanyo PLV-Z4 - Full Specifications

Projector type	LCD

Portable	no
Colour of product	Silver

Width	15.04 in
Height	4.99 in
Depth	11.98 in
Weight	11.02 lb

Type of lamp	UHP
Lamp life max (normal)	2000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)	3000.0 h
Bulb power	145.0 W

Handheld remote control	yes

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
HD ready	yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)	no
HDR	no

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)	< 210
Power consumption (typical)	210.0 W
Power management	Mains

DisplayPort	no
HDMI	yes
Number of HDMI inputs	1
S-video input	yes
SCART in	yes
USB	no
VGA in	yes

Noise level	< 22

Lens shift	yes
Type of lens shift	Horizontal Vertical
Projection distance	1.2 - 9.2

Screen size compatibility	40 - 300
Resolution	921 x 600 px
Number of colours	16.78 million colours
Aspect ratio	16:9
Brightness (max)	1000.0 lm
Contrast ratio	7000:1
Video formats supported	480p 576p 720p 1080i

Ethernet connection	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no

Built-in speakers	no

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Sanyo PLV-Z4 Sanyo - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2

Based on 6 reviews

projectorcentral.com

Review: Sanyo PLV-Z4

4.5

The fall release of the hottest new home theater projectors is coming to be an annual event, stimulated in part by the fall holiday buying season, and in part by the CEDIA trade show that takes place in early September.

Sanyo PLV-Z4 Sanyo PLV-Z4 Projector Review

Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News

Published: 25.02.2006

Sanyo PLV-Z4 Projector Review

4.5

Sanyo is an interesting company. I mean, they make rice cookers, vacuum cleaners and massage chairs in addition to electronic AV products. I think that somewhere in the world there is a room with two

CNET

Published: 21.10.2010

Sanyo Z4

Sanyo's Z4 is an incremental upgrade to the Z3 home theatre projector. It features deeper black levels and dual component inputs, but the overall size and weight has increased as well.