The Sanyo PLV-Z5 and HD DVD Movies

HD DVD has become the buzzword now when talking about high definition movies. Basically, HD DVD stands strong as the successor to the DVD format, which is known as the de facto standard when movie distribution is concerned. HD DVD is the result from the joint development endeavor of NEC and Toshiba, and is supported by the DVD Forum, the original developers of the DVD Technology.

HD DVD stands to have more data storage capacities over DVD formats. Standard DVD discs could easily store up to 4.7 gigabytes of data, with dual layer DVD discs capable of storing up to 8.5 gigabytes of data. With HD DVD discs, storing up to 15 gigabytes of data comes naturally, with dual layer HD DVD discs capable of storing up to 30 gigabytes of data, with no problems at all. The impressive storage capacities of HD DVD, coupled with the practical utilization of advanced audio and video codec technologies, make HD DVD the perfect medium for the distribution of high definition movies, which stand to boast even clearer picture qualities over the best of HDTV broadcasts.

The Sanyo PLV-Z5 stands to be the perfect complement to HD DVD movies.

The Sanyo PLV-Z5 is Widescreen LCD projector which stands to be quite competent in dealing with HD DVD movies. It boasts the industry's first twin iris system, which yields to a 10000:1 contrast ratio. This, coupled with Sanyo's TopazReal Technology, makes the Sanyo PLV-Z5 the ideal projector when viewing HD DVD movies.

Basically, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 is an entertainment projector, which integrates a lamp aperture and a lens aperture, delivering true-to-life picture quality. Through the TopazReal Technology, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 catalyzes greater synergy between the brightness levels of various lamps. Even in well lighted environments, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 is guaranteed to deliver bright, high contrast images. The Sanyo PLV-Z5 boasts multi input connections, including digital HDMI. Its input connections also includes: 2 sets of component video inputs, S-video and composite video. PC users could even connect va the Sanyo PLV-Z5 D-sub 15 input system.

Utilizing 12-bit Digital Image Processing, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 could easily achieve high image quality. It also boasts a 2x optical zoom feature, and can project images on a 100 inch screen from a 9.8 to 20 feet distance.

Bottom line, if you are on the lookout for a widescreen projector for your HD DVD movies, the Sanyo PLV-Z5 would be just what you are looking for.