Sanyo · Under 3,000 lumens · HD

Sanyo PLV-Z60

1,200lumens
1280×720native
1.4–2.79throw ratio
5.0 kgweight

The Sanyo PLV-Z60 is a 0.70" 3LCD projector rated at 1,200 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×720. It uses a 145w uhp bulb light source. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.4–2.79:1. Released September 2008.

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
1.4–2.79:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.8–5.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.2–8.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.6–11.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.0–13.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.4–16.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.2–22.3 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.0–27.9 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m16.8–33.5 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m21.0–41.9 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m28.0–55.8 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m35.0–69.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m42.0–83.7 m

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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)107 m²13.8 × 7.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)21 m²6.2 × 3.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)7 m²3.6 × 2.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)4 m²2.5 × 1.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.9 × 1.1 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Awards#8 in
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelRS232: DB-9pin
Contrast10,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display Type0.70" 3LCD
Dynamic Contrast10,000:1
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesFCC B UL
Image Size40.00" - 150.00"
Included Lens1.95x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelPOA-LMP94 Buy POA-LMP94 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-50% & Vertical +/-100%
Light Source145W UHP bulb
MSRP$1,295 (USD)
Power210 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-1" and 20'-1" from the screen.
Projector Size5.00" x 15.00" x 12.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedSeptember 2008
Resolution1280x720
StatusDiscontinued Nov 2009 Now part of Panasonic
Throw Distance7.9' - 15.1' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.40:1 - 2.79:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight11.0 lbs
White Brightness1,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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