Be careful though - I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: 1080p alone does not a good projector make. (Be sure to read that using your best Yoda voice.) Resolution is important, but dynamic range and color accuracy are often far more critical when it comes to creating an affecting image. Thankfully, the PLV-Z700 is more than capable of holding its own in these all-important departments.
The PLV-Z700 is obviously going to appeal to shoppers seeking an affordable entry point into 1080p and those looking to find out just how impressive a Blu-ray Disc’s picture can be. However, it may come as a surprise that the PLV-Z700 is also an exceptionally flexible machine and comes with a consumer-friendly three year warranty. Its supremely tempting price tag may be what grabs your attention, but there are actually quite a few reasons to consider Sanyo’s PLV-Z700.
Aesthetically, the PLV-Z700 is a plain and unassuming white box. It’s not terribly attractive, but it also doesn’t draw attention – a legitimate concern for décor-minded shoppers considering a ceiling mount solution. The projector’s white casework blends nicely with a typical white ceiling and the motorized lens door takes the camouflage one step further when closed. The lens door is a quick visual indicator that the projector is on or off and it also serves to keep the lens clean and free from dust when not in use. It’s a bit noisy when opening and closing, but the benefits outweigh this nitpick. And while we’re talking noise, the PLV-Z700 is extremely quiet during use, with fan noise that’s barely noticeable in its default configuration. “Low” lamp mode gets things even quieter but light output is reduced considerably.
As I hinted at earlier, the PLV-Z700 couldn’t be easier to set up. This is thanks in large part to its 2.0x manual zoom lens and both vertical and horizontal lens shift controls. The 2.0x zoom means the PLV-Z700 can produce a 100-inch (diagonal) picture from anywhere between 10 and 20 feet away. Brightness falls off at the far end so stay close to the zoom’s midpoint for best results. I projected onto a 92-inch Carada Masquerade screen using a throw distance of roughly twelve feet.
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