Sanyo has introduced a new home movie projector, PVL-Z60. The projector’s 3 LCD system is sharper than many mainstream projectors with a 720p resolution and produces output close main stream HDTVs due to tis 12-big digital processor, with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,200 lumens of brightness. An optical zoom out to 2x allows the unit to present a 100″ picture from 9.8 feet to 20 feet away.
“The PLV-Z60 offers a high performance, extremely cost-effective solution for high definition projection,” states Mark Holt, Vice President and General Manager for SANYO’s Presentation Technologies Division. “The flexibility of installation, the quite fan, and simplicity in user adjustable operations makes the PLV-Z60 an excellent choice for setting up a home theater.”
The PLV-Z60 has allow the user to control detailed setting such as the gamma curve and manual control of the iris. The unit has two HDMI connections, VGA port for PC use, and S-video (analog). Sanyo claims the cooling fan noise is at 22dB maximum in its low-demand economy mode.
PLV-Z60 Specifications
- Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1 (vivid mode)
- Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens
- Video Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, D-sub 15pin, Composite (RCA), S-Video
- Control Ports: Mini DIN 8-pin (RS232)
- Dimensions: 15 (W) x 5 (H) x 12 (D) inches
- Weight: 11lbs.
The PLV-Z60 will be available in September for $1,300.
