Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water. for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturers. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating. The openings should never be covered with cloth or other materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided. Never push objects of any kind into this projector through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector. Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of airconditioning equipment.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

Air Circulation

Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
Installing the Projector in Proper Position
Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard.

AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT
The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.
AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada :
AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA). AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.

GROUND

AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom :
This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug (i.e. red or orange). Fuse covers are available from the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed. The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct plug fitted. (See Over)
WARNING : A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE CORD IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE SOCKET OUTLET. The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Compliance Connecting the AC Power Cord
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system. Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power being supplied. Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning the projector on. (See page 16-17 for connection.)

For safety, unplug AC power cord when the projector is not in use. When this projector is connected to the outlet with AC power cord and the Main On/Off switch is on, it is in Stand-by mode and consumes a little electric power. Turn the Main On/Off switch off when the projector is not in use.
Connect AC power cord (supplied) to the projector. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.

NOTE ON THE POWER CORD

AC power cord must meet requirement of the country where you use a projector. Confirm an AC plug type with the chart below and proper AC power cord must be used. If supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.

Projector side

For the U.S.A. and Canada

Ground

AC outlet side
For Continental Europe For the U.K.
To power cord connector on your projector.

To the AC outlet.

To the AC outlet. To the AC outlet.

(120 V AC)

(200 - 240 V AC)

Features and Design

This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.

N Short Zoom Lens

This projector is equipped with Short Zoom Lens which allows you to enjoy 100" screen size in range of 9.8' (3.0m) to 13.1' (4.0m).

N Keystone Adjustment

Keystone distortion can be corrected not only vertically but also horizontally. The keystone correction function enables you to use the projector where you wish to use. (See page 20 and 39.)

N Lens Shift

The Lens Shift function gives you less limitation in positioning the projector. You can use it at desired places without a distorted image.

N Power Management

The Power management function reduces power consumption and maintain the lamp life. (See page 40.)
N Aperture (Contrast) Adjustment
Contrast can be adjusted not only through menu operation but also by the aperture lever. (See page 19.)

N My Picture

A projected image can be captured and used for the starting display of the projector with the Capture function. You can also display the captured image whenever you want to with the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control. (See page 12, 39, 40.)

N Compatibility

The projector widely accepts various video and computer input signals including; G Computers IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer up to 1280 x 1024 resolution. G 6 Color Systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M or PAL-N color system can be connected. G Component Video Component video signal, such as a DVD player output high definition TV signals including 480i, 480p, 575i, 575p, 720p, 1035i or 1080i, can be connected. G S-Video S-Video signal, such as a S-VHS VCR output signal, can be connected. G RGB Scart RGB Scart signal can be connected.

N Lamp Mode

Brightness of the projection lamp can be changed by setting. The projector has the function to adjust the brightness according to an input signal for the best suited image. (See page 41.)
N Multilanguage Menu Display
Operation menu is available in; English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. (See page 39.)
N Digital Visual Interface
The projector is equipped with DVI 29-pin terminal for connecting DVI output from a computer or video equipment. You can also enjoy digital entertainment content protected by HDCP technology. (See page 25 for HDCP.)
N Simple Computer System Setting
The projector has the Multi-scan system to conform to almost all computer output signals quickly. (See page 32.)

N Illumination Buttons

The remote control has a light switch and luminous buttons that emit light to be used easily in a dark place. (See page 12.)

N 16 : 9 Wide Screen

The projector is equipped with LCD panels (1280 x 720 resolution) of 16 : 9 ratio so that you can project the image from component video signal such as a DVD player and high definition TV in a full screen.
N Interlace Progressive Conversion
High-quality picture is available with this technology which converts interlace signal into progressive signal. (See page 29.)

Part Names and Functions

q Exhaust Vent CAUTION
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
w Air Intake Vent (The two arrows show air flow.) e Top Controls and Indicators r Front Cover t Infrared Remote Receiver y Projection Lens u Zoom Lever i Focus Ring o Aperture Lever
e r t y u i o !0 !1 !0 Lens Shift Ring (Up/Down) !1 Lens Shift Ring (Left/Right)
q Power Cord Connector w Main On/Off Switch e Air Intake Vent r Terminals and Connectors

Bottom

q Adjustable Feet w Lamp Cover e Air Intake Vent (back and bottom) r Air Filter

The arrows are white when there is no correction. The arrow disappears at the maximum correction. The direction of the arrow being corrected turns purple.

My Picture Function

Press the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button on the remote control to display a captured image. To restore to normal, press the MY PICTURE (MY-P) button again or press any other button.

No Show Function

Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button.

On-Screen Menu

You can control and adjust this projector through the On-Screen Menu. Refer to the following pages to operate each adjustment on the On-Screen Menu. Remote Control
SELECT button MENU button
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu (Main Menu). Select a menu from the main menu by pressing the Point Up/Down button, and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. (The selected icon turns yellow.) Select an item by pressing the Point Up/Down button, and activate the item that you have selected with the (SELECT), (Point Left), or (Point Right) button. Press the MENU button to close the On-Screen Menu when you are selecting a main menu. When you are selecting a sub-menu, press the MENU button twice. Top Control

POINT button

POINT button SELECT button MENU button
On-Screen Menu (Main Menu)

Point Right button

On-Screen Menu (Sub-Menu)
NOTE G If you are selecting a sub-menu or an item displayed in a line, pressing the MENU button takes you back to the previous On-Screen Menu. G The On-Screen Menu disappears by holding down the MENU button longer whatever you are selecting.
VIDEO MENUS Input Menu: selects video input source. (p23-25)
AV System Menu: selects video system from AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, 1080i, 1035i, 720p, 575p, 480p, 575i, 480i. (p26)
Image Select Menu: selects image level from Standard, Cinema, Game, and Image 1 ~ 4. (p27)
Image Adjust Menu: adjusts Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Gamma, Auto grayscale, Progressive, Film, Reset, Store. (p28, 29)
Screen Menu: sets the screen size from Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption IN, Normal, Normal through, or Natural wide. (p30) Setting Menu: changes various settings; Language, Keystone, Blue back, Display, Background color, Menu position, Logo, Capture, Ceiling, Rear, Power management, Power off confirmation, Lamp mode, Remote control, Lamp counter reset, and Factory default. (p39-41)

Press the SELECT button to adjust the next item. Press the MENU button to return to the previous OnScreen Menu and store the adjusted value. Go on to the next page. This arrow indicates that there are other items. Select this item and press the Point Down button to go to the next item. Selected Mode Shows status (Stored / Free) of the selected Mode.
Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Display area H Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Display area V Adjusts the vertical area displayed by this projector. Press the Point Left/Right button to decrease/increase value and then press the SELECT button. Full screen When this function is on, SXGA image is fully displayed at 4 : 3 aspect ratio. It is displayed at 5 : 4 aspect ratio with this function off. Reset Resets all adjustment to their previous levels. Mode free To clear adjustment data previously set, select Mode free and press the Point Right button. A dialog box will appear and choose one of 5 modes and then press the SELECT button.
closes this dialog box. Select Store to store adjustment data.

To clear adjustment data

Store To store adjustment data, select Store and press the Point Right button. A dialog box will appear and choose one of 5 modes and then press the SELECT button. To store adjustment data
This Mode has parameters being stored.

Vacant Mode

shows values of Total dots, Horizontal, Vertical, Display area H, and Display area V.
NOTE G Auto PC Adjust, Display area, Display area (H/V), and Full screen cannot be selected when 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, or 1080i is selected in the PC System Menu (p32).
Select an image level among Standard, Real (P-IM), Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (STANDARD (STD), PRESET IMAGE (P-IM), and 1-4 buttons) on the remote control. Standard (STD) Normal picture level preset on this projector. Real [PRESET IMAGE (P-IM)] Picture level with improved halftone for graphics. IMAGE 1~4 User preset image in the Image Adjust Menu (p37).

IMAGE buttons

Capture

Ceiling Rear When this function is On, the picture is left/right reversed. This function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen. Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more. When the input signal is interrupted and no button is pressed for 30 seconds or more, the timer display with the message "No signal" appears on the screen. The count-down starts for 5 minutes. When the count-down time has elapsed, the lamp will be turned off to cool itself down. The POWER indicator is flashing red during this cooling-off period. The next performance depends on setting as follows. On When the lamp has been fully cooled down, the POWER indicator changes to green flashing. In this condition, the projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button on the top control or remote control is pressed. Off The Power management function is canceled. Power off confirmation The confirmation dialog box to turn off the projector is displayed with this function ON.
NOTE G Before capturing an image, select Standard in the Image Select Menu to capture a proper image. (p27, 36) G A signal from a computer can be captured up to XGA(1024 x 768). If selecting 1280 x 1024 at Display area in the PC Adjust Menu (p35), then the image cannot be captured. G A signal from video equipment can be captured except for 720p, 1035i, 1080i, and a signal compatible with HDCP. G When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function, the adjustment data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without keystone adjustment. G If the Capture function fails to capture an image, the On-Screen Menu returns to the Capture item. G If capturing a signal which is not able to be captured, an exclamation mark appears and the function will not be available. G If cancelling the Capture function in the middle of operation, the last captured image will be deleted.

Power management

Time left until lamp off
Lamp mode This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. normal brightness the controlled brightness according with input signal lowers brightness and reduces the lamp power consumption.
Remote control This projector has two different remote control codes: Code 1 (initial code) and Code 2. This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment together. When operating the projector in Code 1, both the projector and the remote control must be switched to Code 1.

Factory default

To change the code of the projector;
Set the remote control code in the Setting Menu to Code 2.
To change the code of the remote control;
Press both the MENU and the IMAGE button on the remote control together for over 10 seconds. After changing the code, make sure the remote control operates properly. To return to the initial code (Code 1), repeat the steps above. Lamp counter reset This function is used to reset the lamp replace counter. When replacing the projection lamp, reset the lamp replace counter by using this function. See page 46 for operation. Factory default This function returns all setting values except for the lamp counter to the factory default settings.
Select Factory default and this box appears. Select [Yes] , and the next box appears. Select [Yes] to activate it.
NOTE G You can also select a lamp mode with the LAMP MODE (LAMP) button on the remote control. (p12) G When the batteries of the remote control are replaced, the remote control code automatically returns to the initial code (Code 1).

Warning Indicator

The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is flashing red When the temperature inside the projector exceeds the normal temperature, the projector is automatically shut down to protect the inside of the projector. The POWER indicator is flashing and the projector is being cooled down. When the temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the POWER indicator lights red and the projector can be turned on.
NOTE G After the temperature inside the projector returns to normal, the WARNING indicator still continues to flash. When the projector is turned on again, the WARNING indicator stops flashing.

TOP CONTROL

WARNING flashing red
Then check the items below. Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be ventilated? Check the installing condition to see if ventilation slots are not blocked. Is the projector not installed near the ventilation duct of airconditioning equipment which may be hot? Install the projector away from the ventilation duct of air-conditioning equipment. Is the air filter clean? Clean the air filter or replace it with a new one.

The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator lights red When the projector detects an abnormal condition, it is automatically shut down to protect the inside and the WARNING indicator lights red. In this case, disconnect the AC power cord and reconnect it, and then turn the projector on once again for check. If the projector is turned off again and the WARNING indicator lights red, disconnect the AC power cord and contact the service station for check and repair.

WARNING lights red

DO NOT LEAVE THE PROJECTOR WITH THE AC POWER CORD CONNECTED UNDER THE ABNORMAL CONDITION. IT MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector. Clean the air filter following the steps below.
Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Turn over the projector and remove the air filter by pulling the latches on both edges upward. Remove dust and dirt with a soft brush. Be careful not to damage the air filter and do not clean the air filter with water. When there is much dust and dirt on the air filter, replace it with a new one. (See below for replacing the air filter.) Put the air filter back into position. Make sure that the air filter is properly and fully inserted. Air Filter
Do not operate the projector with the air filter removed. Dust may accumulate on the LCD panel and the projection mirror degrading picture quality. Do not put small parts into the air intake vents. It may result in malfunction of the projector.

RECOMMENDATION

We recommend avoiding dusty/smoky environments when operating the projector. When using under dusty or smoky conditions, dust may accumulate on a lens, LCD panels, or optical elements inside the projector. This condition may degrade the quality of a projected image. When the above symptoms are noticed, contact your authorized dealer or service station for proper cleaning. Latch

Replacing the Air Filter

When there is much dust and dirt on the air filter, replace it with a new one following the steps below.
After removing the air filter from the projector as described above, remove the replacement filter from the holder. Holds the air filter with both hands, and remove the replacement filter by pulling it up. Install a new replacement filter and put the air filter back into the projector.
Remove the replacement filter as shown this figure.

ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTER

Replacement filter can be ordered through your dealer or service station.

Replacement Filter

G Replacement Filter Part No. : 0249

Handle

ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP
Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer.
G Model No. of your projector G Replacement Lamp Type No.

PLV-Z2 POA-LMP69

(Service Parts No. 7589)

Lamp Replace Counter

Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting.
Turn the projector on, press the MENU button, and the OnScreen Menu will appear. Select the Setting Menu with the Point Up/Down button and press the Point Right button to enter the sub-menu. Select the Lamp counter reset item and then press the SELECT button. The message "Lamp replace counter Reset?" is displayed. Choose [Yes] and then press the SELECT button. Another confirmation dialog box appears and choose [Yes] to reset the Lamp replace counter.

Lamp counter reset

NOTE G Do not reset the Lamp replace counter without implementation of lamp replacement. Be sure to reset the Lamp replace counter only after replacing the lamp.
LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.
G Lamp lifetime may differ from lamp to lamp and according to the environment of use. There is no
guarantee of the same lifetime for each lamp. Some lamps may fail or terminate their lifetime in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps.
G If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced, i.e., if the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights
up, replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down. ( Follow carefully the instructions in the Lamp Replacement section of this manual. ) Continuous use of the lamp with the LAMP REPLACE indicator lighted may increase the risk of lamp explosion.
G A Lamp may explode as a result of vibration, shock or degradation as a result of hours of use as its
lifetime draws to an end. Risk of explosion may differ according to the environment or conditions in which the projector and lamp are being used.
IF A LAMP EXPLODES, THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN.
If a lamp explodes, disconnect the projectors AC plug from the AC outlet immediately. Contact an authorized service station for a checkup of the unit and replacement of the lamp. Additionally, check carefully to ensure that there are no broken shards or pieces of glass around the projector or coming out from the cooling air circulation holes. Any broken shards found should be cleaned up carefully. No one should check the inside of the projector except those who are authorized trained technicians and who are familiar with projector service. Inappropriate attempts to service the unit by anyone, especially those who are not appropriately trained to do so, may result in an accident or injury caused by pieces of broken glass.

Menu Tree Video Input/Computer Input
Input 1 Auto Video S-Video Y, Pb/Pc, Pr/Cr Input 2 RGB( Analog ) RGB( PC Digital ) RGB( AV HDCP ) Component RGB( Scart ) Go to System (1) or (2) Go to System (1) Go to System (1) Go to System (2) Go to System (3) N/A N/A Go to System (2) N/A N/A - - - not applicable

System (1)

Auto PAL SECAM NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL-N

Image Adjust

Contrast Brightness Color Tint Color temp.
-31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 High Mid Low 1 Low 2 Low 3 -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -7 ~ +7 -7 ~ +7 On / Off Off L1 L2 On / Off Yes / No Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit

System (2)

Auto 1080i 1035i 720p 575p 480p 575i 480i
Red Green Blue Sharpness Gamma Auto grayscale Progressive

Image Select

Standard Cinema Game Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4

Reset Store

Screen
Full Full through Zoom Caption IN Normal Normal through Natural wide

System (3)

Mode 1 Mode 2 SVGA 1 ----
Normal Full True Digital zoom
Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal.

PC Adjust

Auto PC Adj. Fine sync. Total dots Horizontal Vertical Current mode Clamp Display area

0 ~ 31

Language
Display area - H Display area - V Full screen Reset Mode free Store
640 x x x x x x x 1024 Quit On / Off Yes / No Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 5 Quit Keystone Blue back Display Background color Menu Position Logo
English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Russian Chinese Korean Japanese Quit On / Off On / Off
Standard Real Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Contrast Brightness Color temp. -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 High Mid Low 1 Low 2 Low 3 Red Green Blue Sharpness Gamma Auto grayscale Reset Store -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -31 ~ +31 -7 ~ +7 -7 ~ +7 On / Off Yes / No Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Quit
Capture Ceiling Rear Power management Power off confirmation Lamp mode
Off Default User Yes / No On / Off On / Off On / Off On / Off
Remote control Lamp counter reset Factory default
Code 1 Code 2 Yes / No Yes / No
Compatible Computer Specifications
Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 100 MHz of Dot Clock.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

RESOLUTION 640 x x x x x x x x x 480
VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 VGA 5 VGA 6 VGA 7 MAC LC13 MAC 13 575i 480i SVGA 1 SVGA 2 SVGA 3 SVGA 4 SVGA 5 SVGA 6 SVGA 7 SVGA 8 SVGA 9 SVGA 10 SVGA 11 MAC 16 XGA 1 XGA 2 XGA 3
800 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 768
H-Freq. (kHz) 31.47 31.47 31.47 37.86 37.86 37.50 43.269 34.97 35.00 15.625 15.734 35.156 37.88 46.875 53.674 48.08 37.90 34.50 38.00 38.60 32.70 38.00 49.72 48.36 68.677 60.023
V-Freq. (Hz) 59.88 70.09 70.09 74.38 72.81 75.00 85.00 66.60 66.67

Accessories

Owners Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control and Batteries Video Cable
G The specifications are subject to change without notice. G LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels. G The On-Screen Menu and figures in this manual may differ slightly from the product.

Dimensions

Unit : inch (mm) 4.52 (114.7) 14.13 (359)

11.8 (Max.)

10.79 (274)

3.82 (97)

Configurations of Terminal
DVI-I RGB/COMPONENT TERMINAL (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Terminal : DVI-I

Pin Configuration

C1 C2 C3 C4 C8

Analog Red Input Analog Green Input Analog Blue Input Analog Horiz. sync Analog Ground (R/G/B) T.M.D.S. Data2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ T.M.D.S. Data2 Shield No Connect No Connect DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert. sync T.M.D.S. Data1 T.M.D.S. Data1+ T.M.D.S. Data1 Shield No Connect No Connect +5V Power Ground (for +5V) Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data0 T.M.D.S. Data0+ T.M.D.S. Data0 Shield No Connect No Connect T.M.D.S. Clock Shield T.M.D.S. Clock+ T.M.D.S. Clock

C3 C4 C5

Optional Parts
The parts listed below are optionally supplied. When ordering those parts, give the name and Type No. to the sales dealer.
G Wall Anchor Kit G DVI Cable G DVI-VGA Cable G Component Cable (32.8/10m) G Component-DVI Cable (15.6/40cm)
(Component side is a female type.)
Type No. : POA-CH-EX01 Type No. : KA-DV20 Type No. : POA-CA-DVIVGA Type No. : POA-CA-COMP10 Type No. : POA-CA-DVIC Type No. : POA-CA-DVISC

G Scart-DVI Cable

(This cable is used for RGB Scart 21Pin Video output of video equipment.)
Printed in Japan Part No. 7923 (1AA6P1P4276-- M4KA)

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

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Evan Powell, November 24, 2003 ProjectorCentral.com Buyers Guide Projector Reviews Suppliers for: Lamps Screens Mounts Services Accessories Manufacturers Dealers Used Projectors School Donations Glossary Lost & Found Projection Calc. Login Sanyo PLV-Z2 Almost all newly released home theater projectors these days deliver exciting improvements in image quality and price/performance over earlier models. Such advances are by now routine and expected. Thus it is remarkable when a manufacturer can actually achieve a breakthrough so substantial that it alters the competitive landscape. Folks, that low-pitched rumble you hear is the earthquake impact of the Sanyo PLV-Z2 on the home theater industry.
The PLV-Z2 unquestionably sets a new benchmark for high quality video at a price substantially less than today's HDSanyo PLV-Z2 dealers ready big-screen TVs. This projector could stimulate an accelerating adoption of front-projection technology in the mass consumer marketplace, for never before has this image quality been available at such a low price. People who just shelled out $3000 or more for a bigscreen TV may wish they hadn't once they see the PLV-Z2 in action. A variety of features make the PLV-Z2 highly user-friendly, not only as a dedicated home theater system, but as a simple addition to the typical living room or den. Overall, we believe the PLV-Z2 has the features, the high performance, and the low price that will make it one of the best-selling video projectors of all time. Product Overview The PLV-Z2 is a native 16:9 widescreen format projector with three 0.7" 1280x720 resolution LCD panels. It is rated at 800 ANSI lumens of brightness, and 1300:1 contrast. The Z2 features manual vertical and horizontal lens shift that lets the user adjust the position of the projected image relative to the projector. It also offers an adjustable lens aperture that lets the user select either optimum brightness or optimum contrast depending upon the best option for the particular viewing environment. Air intakes are on the rear and bottom of the unit, and exhaust is out the side, making it suitable for easy shelf-mounting on a rear wall. Lens. Manual zoom and focus with a relatively short throw distance. A 100" diagonal 16:9 image is attained from a throw distance between 10 to 13 feet. Size and Weight. Compact unit weighs 9 lbs, in casework that is 14" wide, 11" deep, and 4" tall. Connection panel. Located on the rear of the unit. Includes one DVI-I (w/ HDCP) digital/analog input for RGB and component, one set of 3-RCA component jacks, one S-video, one composite jack. Signal Compatibility. 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i, computer resolutions VGA 640x480 through SXGA 1280x1024. Color systems include NTSC,
16:9 Aspect Ratio WXGA resolution 1300:1 Contrast Ratio 800 Lumens $ 2,995 MSRP
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NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM. Fan noise. Two operating modes are available. In normal mode with highest light output the fan is low to moderate in noise level and would generally be considered unobtrusive in a larger viewing space. In reduced light output mode, which still delivers ample light for home theater use, the fan is very quiet, almost silent. Which of these two operating modes is best will depend on desired screen size, viewing room size, and personal preference. The presence of audible fan noise on a projector can be an irritant to some people and a non-issue for others. In general, even when the Z2 is operating in the higher light output mode, one quickly becomes unconscious of the fan once the movie starts. Performance Sanyo delivers two advances in one with the PLV-Z2; one is in image quality, the other in ease of installation and use. The Z2's superb image quality is derived from a balanced combination of factors. First, the high resolution LCD panels virtually eliminate pixelation and the screendoor effect that lower resolution LCD projectors have been notorious for in the past. The image texture is smooth and well-integrated from a viewing distance of 1.6x the screen width or greater. Second, color on the Z2 is outstanding. Color decoding is just about perfect. White balance, though biased a bit toward the red coming out of the box, is easy to correct with a bit of recalibration. Once this is done, the color palate is beautifully natural. Flesh tones appear entirely natural, grass in sunlight is a natural, realistic green without any excess saturation, and reds and oranges are well-defined and properly separated which is rather rare on digital projectors. The Z2 is among the very few projectors in its price range that display natural and realistic color across the entire color spectrum. Third, contrast is excellent and leading-edge for an LCD projector. Sanyo was the first vendor to push LCD technology to 700:1 contrast three years ago with models like the best selling PLC-XP21N. They pushed it further with the PLV-70 at 900:1. Today the Z2, rated at 1300:1 exceeds all previous efforts. Now, the reader will ask, is the Z2 as good as today's DLP products where contrast is concerned? No. Advances in DLP technology have kept DLP-based products well ahead of LCD in contrast performance. However, the Z2 has plenty of contrast to avoid muddiness in shadow detail, which is the primary irritant on lower contrast machines. The Z2's black levels, while not as deep as they can be on the current DLP projectors, are sufficiently solid to give the image great snap and sparkle. To put it in perspective, it might be helpful to compare the Z2 to the Sharp XVZ9000. That DLP unit came out two years ago at a price of $11,000 and was heralded as an outstanding achievement. Like the Z2 it had 1280x720 resolution and an 800 ANSI lumen rating. And at the time people were blown away by the Z9000's dazzling contrastrated at 1100:1. The fact is you would not be far off to think of the Z2 as better-performing Sharp Z9000 for one-fifth the price. So while sufficient contrast is a vital prerequisite to a satisfying image, any projector in the range of 1000:1 and higher has largely met that particular criterion. Beyond this point, while increased contrast is always desirable, other elements such as resolution, color decoding, color saturation, gray scale color temperature, brightness uniformity, clean deinterlacing and precision scaling all become equally important contributors to over all image success. And the Z2 shows no significant weakness in any one of these areas. All things considered the PLV-Z2 delivers a thoroughly engaging, natural, and well-

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integrated image. The primary competitive deficiencies of LCD technology--lack of adequate contrast and the presence of screendoor effect--are gone on this unit. In terms of overall balance in image dynamics it will stand up to any DLP projector anywhere near its price. And since it is LCD technology there is no risk that any viewer will be bothered by rainbow artifacts, which can be an issue for some users of DLP-based products, especially DLP products in this price range. Bottom line.we are as enthused about the performance and value proposition of the PLVZ2 as we have been about any home theater projector in the last few years, and we can give it our strongest recommendation. Installation considerations In addition to impressive image quality, Sanyo has packaged this product for maximum ease of use by a first time projector user. Certainly the Z2 can be either table-mounted or ceiling-mounted as can just about any other projector. However, because of its rear and bottom air intakes and its exhaust out the side, it can be safely shelf-mounted on a rear wall alsoas long as there is plenty of room for heat dissipation on the exhaust side of the unit. You will need about 6" rear clearance for cable connections, but you won't need a couple of feet of rear clearance to dissipate heat as you would with a projector that exhausts out the rear. Shelf mounting has several notable advantages. Not only is it easy to shelf-mount a projector without running cables through the walls, but the distance from the projector to the source units is shorter than it would be for a ceiling mounted unit. Short cable connections eliminate the worry of signal attentuation over a long haul. Not to mention the savings you pocket by not having to invest in expensive long run cables, which in case you have not priced them, can be surprisingly costly. Another practical consideration relates to the lens shift function. The Z2's lens can be moved up, down, or sideways. This shifts the position of the projected image without altering its aspect ratio or rectangular geometry. It is, in short, an extremely user-friendly feature that lets you place the projector where you want it and line up the image precisely with the screen with no muss or fuss. The lens shift capability on the Z2 gives you great latitude. The image can be vertically raised or lowered a full 1.5 picture heights from the centerline of the lens. Horizontally it can be moved to either to the left or right of center by an amount equal to 50% of the picture width. This is excellent latitude to say the least. However, bear in mind that moving the lens to its most extreme vertical or horizontal shift positions causes you to be using a less efficient portion of the optics. The result is that at the extreme end of the vertical lens shift adjustment you lose about 20% of the lumen output of the projector, and brightness uniformity is marginally affected as well. You still get a very fine picture, just not quite as good as the picture you'd have if you were using the sweet spot of the lens. The dead center sweet spot of the Z2's optical system is obtained when the projector is set so that the centerline of the lens is perpendicular to the screen and intersects the screen at its center. From this position anywhere within the first half to maybe two-thirds of the allowable lens shift range will have no consequential impact on the image. So if you can, try to set it up to stay within that range. This brings us back to the benefits of shelf mounting. Depending on where you place your screen on the wall, many users will find it easiest to position the projector at or near this optimum position with a rear shelf-mount. Conversely a ceiling mounted unit that is flush with the ceiling will require a more aggressive use of the lens shift. If you are installing the Z2 in a larger room, rear shelf-mounting may not be an option as the projector will throw too large an image. In this situation a table mount or ceiling mount are the only alternatives. If you opt for ceiling mount, (and depending on the height of the ceiling relative to your screen placement of course) you may want to consider an extension drop from the ceiling to avoid

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having to use the extreme end of the lens shift range. Screen size and choice When it comes to screen size, give this some serious thought. There is a perennial trade-off in front projectioneveryone loves projectors for their huge images of course, but the larger the image the lower the quality. Any projector can be stretched even up to 15 feet or more diagonal. When you do that you get a dimmer image that is lower in contrast and higher in visible pixelation than you'd have with a smaller image from the same projector. This is always true no matter what projector you choose. So you have an "image quality vs. image size" decision to make. If we were setting up the Z2, we'd choose an image size of about 100". Actually some screen vendors have a 96" 16:9 diagonal frame as a stock item in their catalogs, and this is ideal. If you want to go somewhat smaller down to 90", you simply end up with an image that is a bit richer and even more beautiful. If you go up to 120", you still end up with a very fine picture. But at this size you will begin to see some loss in contrast, and depending on how close you are sitting, some slight pixelation may become apparent. For these reasons we'd say the optimum solution to the size vs. quality trade-off for this projector is in the range of 96" to 100" diagonal for a 16:9 screen. As far as screen material goes, we would use a low gain, high contrast (gray) screen with this unit. This is particularly true if you, like most normal folks, do not have a black viewing environment. If you have a white ceiling, light colored walls, carpet, furnishings, etc, you will get reflected light from the environment bouncing back onto the screen. A white screen will in turn reflect this light, and the effect is a somewhat reduced image contrast. A gray screen does not reflect this ambient light nearly as efficiently. Thus it helps maintain better image contrast in a viewing room where reflected or indirect ambient light is present. Conclusion With the appearance of the Sanyo PLV-Z2 on the market, the everyday consumer that might be a candidate for a high definition big screen TV suddenly has a terrific new option available for the same or less money. A PLV-Z2 plus a good quality screen will cost less than the TV. So instead of a 50" or 60" image, you can have a 100" image that is capable of displaying HDTV and DVD video in superb quality. Furthermore, by opting for a front-projection system you get rid of the big TV box in the room. Since the projector itself is so small it is almost invisible. And if you opt for a retractable screen, the entire system can pretty much disappear when not in use. This is often a huge plus, especially if you have other folks in the household that may not share your passion for the ultra-large-screen experience. The Sanyo PLV-Z2 sets a new performance standard for projectors in its price category. We are enthusiastically adding it to our list of Highly Recommended Home Theater Projectors. Since it is a new and very hot product, all dealers taking orders at the moment have waiting lists. However, if you act quickly you just might have it for the holidays. (see Sanyo PLV-Z2 dealers)

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