Sanyo · Under 3,000 lumens · HD

Sanyo PLV-Z3

800lumens
1280×720native
1.4–1.8throw ratio
4.1 kgweight

The Sanyo PLV-Z3 is a 0.70" 3LCD projector rated at 800 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×720. It uses a 135w uhp bulb light source. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.4–1.8:1. Released October 2004.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.4–1.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.8–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.2–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.6–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.0–9.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.4–10.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.2–14.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.0–18.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m16.8–21.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m21.0–27.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m28.0–36.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m35.0–45.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m42.0–54.0 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)71 m²11.2 × 6.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)14 m²5.0 × 2.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)5 m²2.9 × 1.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)2 m²2.1 × 1.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)1 m²1.6 × 0.9 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesUser may clean dust from LCD panels
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast2,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1080
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomNo
Display Type0.70" 3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesFCC B UL
Image Size76.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model610-317-5355 Buy 610-317-5355 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-50% & Vertical +/-100%
Light Source135W UHP bulb
MSRP$2,495 (USD)
Power210 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-1" and 12'-11" from the screen.
Projector Size4.59" x 14.13" x 10.77" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 2004
Resolution1280x720
StatusDiscontinued Jan 2006 Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance9.8' - 20.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.40:1 - 1.80:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1035i, 575i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight9.0 lbs
White Brightness800 Lumens (ANSI) 1

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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