Language of Projectors from PriceJapan

[Mikey]

OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to know
if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the experience.

I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have English
menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.

Thanks again

[Sean]

I can't say i've bought either... yet, although i'm planning on it..... From
what i've read the Panny has japanese only menus. This is a little unclear
though as when pricejapan released it they stated it was 120volt only with
japanese OSD.... On their website now they say it is 120-240v and they don't
mention the language thing. The change is relatively recent and i can't find
anybody who's bought one recently to find out for sure. The Sanyo has always
had english menus and is 120-240v, so you shouldn't have any problems with
that one. Actually the menu thing is what sold me on the sanyo but now if
the panny is 240v and in english i'm not so sure what to buy again....
arggghhh.... btw if you haven't seen it yet projectorcentral.com have a
shootout between the two.

Sean

"Mikey" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:3fd728d7@news.comindico.com.au...
> OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
> Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to know
> if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the
experience.
>
> I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have English
> menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.
>
> Thanks again
>
>
>

[Dave Benet]

I've seen posts on AVS from AE500 buyers talking about a translated manual
that would help understand the menus.

"Sean" <smoore@internode.on.net> wrote in message
news:3fd7dbc9$1@duster.adelaide.on.net...
> I can't say i've bought either... yet, although i'm planning on it.....
From
> what i've read the Panny has japanese only menus. This is a little unclear
> though as when pricejapan released it they stated it was 120volt only with
> japanese OSD.... On their website now they say it is 120-240v and they
don't
> mention the language thing. The change is relatively recent and i can't
find
> anybody who's bought one recently to find out for sure. The Sanyo has
always
> had english menus and is 120-240v, so you shouldn't have any problems with
> that one. Actually the menu thing is what sold me on the sanyo but now if
> the panny is 240v and in english i'm not so sure what to buy again....
> arggghhh.... btw if you haven't seen it yet projectorcentral.com have a
> shootout between the two.
>
> Sean
>
> "Mikey" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:3fd728d7@news.comindico.com.au...
> > OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
> > Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to
know
> > if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the
> experience.
> >
> > I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have
English
> > menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.
> >
> > Thanks again
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Al]

I think there is an English manual you can download for either.

www.htcentral.net has a lot of info on both of these machines. its an aussie
site.


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"Mikey" <mkatselis@dodo.com.au> wrote in message
news:3fd728d7@news.comindico.com.au...
> OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
> Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to know
> if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the
experience.
>
> I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have English
> menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.
>
> Thanks again
>
>
>

[Sidey]

Hi all,
I am also looking to buy the Sanyo Z2. I am on the verge of buying my first home theatre package and the Sanyo Z2 from pricejapan.com looks the go.

If anyone does buy this or the Panasonic, can you please let me know how it goes. I am not so keen on the pricejapan.com direct debit process, so i am treading carefully.
Looking to buy in the next couple of months while the aussie dollar is high.

Please let me know via email at:
sidebott@bigpond.net.au

Thanks

Vaughan :(



OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to know
if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the experience.

I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have English
menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.

Thanks again

[Tom S.]

I received Z2 from PriceJapan last week. Ordered on Thursday night,
arrived Monday (I live in eastern U.S.). I was reluctant to order
from Japan, but I really wanted the projector for Christmas.

So far, the experience is very good. I switched the on-screen menu to
English (the Panasonic menu is only Japanese, according to PriceJapan)
and printed the English manual from the internet. Projector markings
and remote are in English. I paid $36 to PriceJapan for a cable that
converts the Japanese D4 input to component video (otherwise, there is
no way to use component video). I also bought a VGA --> DVI cable so
I could use the projector with my computer, which has no DVI output.

The only kicker is the warranty. Just one year, and only in Japan.
You have to pay shipping both ways to Japan. I have only watched one
movie and have not had any time to fool with the settings. So far, I
am very happy with it.

Tom



Sidey <Sidey.yu2h8@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message news:<Sidey.yu2h8@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au>...
> Hi all,
> I am also looking to buy the Sanyo Z2. I am on the verge of buying my
> first home theatre package and the Sanyo Z2 from pricejapan.com looks
> the go.
>
> If anyone does buy this or the Panasonic, can you please let me know
> how it goes. I am not so keen on the pricejapan.com direct debit
> process, so i am treading carefully.
> Looking to buy in the next couple of months while the aussie dollar is
> high.
>
> Please let me know via email at:
> sidebott@bigpond.net.au
>
> Thanks
>
> Vaughan :(
>
>
>
> > y> OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
> > Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to
> > know
> > if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the
> > experience.
> >
> > I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have
> > English
> > menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.
> >
> > Thanks again

[Tom S.]

I received Z2 from PriceJapan last week. Ordered on Thursday night,
arrived Monday (I live in eastern U.S.). I was reluctant to order
from Japan, but I really wanted the projector for Christmas.

So far, the experience is very good. I switched the on-screen menu to
English (the Panasonic menu is only Japanese, according to PriceJapan)
and printed the English manual from the internet. Projector markings
and remote are in English. I paid $36 to PriceJapan for a cable that
converts the Japanese D4 input to component video (otherwise, there is
no way to use component video). I also bought a VGA --> DVI cable so
I could use the projector with my computer, which has no DVI output.

The only kicker is the warranty. Just one year, and only in Japan.
You have to pay shipping both ways to Japan. I have only watched one
movie and have not had any time to fool with the settings. So far, I
am very happy with it.

Tom



Sidey <Sidey.yu2h8@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au> wrote in message news:<Sidey.yu2h8@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au>...
> Hi all,
> I am also looking to buy the Sanyo Z2. I am on the verge of buying my
> first home theatre package and the Sanyo Z2 from pricejapan.com looks
> the go.
>
> If anyone does buy this or the Panasonic, can you please let me know
> how it goes. I am not so keen on the pricejapan.com direct debit
> process, so i am treading carefully.
> Looking to buy in the next couple of months while the aussie dollar is
> high.
>
> Please let me know via email at:
> sidebott@bigpond.net.au
>
> Thanks
>
> Vaughan :(
>
>
>
> > y> OK now that I have established that I will be purchasing either the
> > Panasonic PT-AE500 or the Sanyo LP-Z2 from PriceJapan I would like to
> > know
> > if anyone here has bought one of these from them and how was the
> > experience.
> >
> > I would also like to know if both/either of these projectors have
> > English
> > menus/labels etc or will everything be in Japanese.
> >
> > Thanks again

[º¿º]

How much was it?

--
Regards
Peter Sims


"Rap§cal" <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
>
> R

[Rap§cal]

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:06:58 +0800, "º¿º" <psims@spam.iinet.net.au>
wrote:

>How much was it?

$2320 - inc shipping back option + 5m D4 adapter cable.

[Trevor S]

Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:b6sv40hdhnntvre1teqskdqovo6kmrh66p@4ax.com:

> On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:06:58 +0800, "º¿º" <psims@spam.iinet.net.au>
> wrote:
>
>>How much was it?
>
> $2320 - inc shipping back option + 5m D4 adapter cable.

Let us know how much you get whacked for GST and customs clearance when it
gets here.



--
Trevor S


"Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
-Albert Einstein

[Rap§cal]

On 11 Mar 2004 05:05:16 GMT, Trevor S <bill@gates.com> wrote:

>Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in
>news:b6sv40hdhnntvre1teqskdqovo6kmrh66p@4ax.com:
>
>> On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:06:58 +0800, "º¿º" <psims@spam.iinet.net.au>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>How much was it?
>>
>> $2320 - inc shipping back option + 5m D4 adapter cable.
>
>Let us know how much you get whacked for GST and customs clearance when it
>gets here.

No problem - assuming I can still afford a net connection.

R

[Warmingup]

I reckon it'll be about $49-$69 in fees plus gst (on C.I.F.+ Margin price)
give or take $15

He'll still have enough left over to take the whole family to Surfers for
the week end!






"Trevor S" <bill@gates.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94A9997BFD73Dbillgatescom@130.133.1.4...
> Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in
> news:b6sv40hdhnntvre1teqskdqovo6kmrh66p@4ax.com:
>
> > On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 22:06:58 +0800, "º¿º" <psims@spam.iinet.net.au>
> > wrote:
> >
> >>How much was it?
> >
> > $2320 - inc shipping back option + 5m D4 adapter cable.
>
> Let us know how much you get whacked for GST and customs clearance when it
> gets here.
>
>
>
> --
> Trevor S
>
>
> "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth."
> -Albert Einstein

[Rap§cal]

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:26:05 GMT, Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
>
>R

Just received an email that it was shipped two hours ago. Yay!
So that's about 2 days after transferring funds.

R

[Colin Jones]

keep us posted
Colin Jones
"Rap§cal" <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:uck0505v74hedrj808sle9rlllg8f0qdbv@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:26:05 GMT, Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
> >
> >R
>
> Just received an email that it was shipped two hours ago. Yay!
> So that's about 2 days after transferring funds.
>
> R

[Gadgets]

If shipping was $200 and the rest $2120:

2120 (product)
5% customs bastards tax - 106
200 (ship)
------
2426 (amount to calc GST on)
242.6 (govt bastards tax)
------
2668.60 total cost

($348.60 fees due)

Cheers, Jason (remove macro to reply)
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DVD Rentals online: http://webflicks.com.au/?u=47905

[Rap§cal]

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:26:05 GMT, Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
>
>R
Just the checked status of my order with DHL.

These are the results of your query

Times given are local to the service area in which the shipment
checkpoint is recorded.

Date Time Location Service Area Checkpoint Details

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 11, 2004 16:34 Tokyo - Japan Shipment picked up


March 11, 2004 21:53 Tokyo - Japan Departed from DHL facility in Tokyo
- Japan


March 12, 2004 01:08 - Arrived at DHL facility in -


March 12, 2004 03:34 - Departed from DHL facility in -


March 12, 2004 07:56 - Arrived at DHL facility in -


March 12, 2004 12:00 - Departed from DHL facility in -


March 13, 2004 02:29 Melbourne - Tullamarine - Australia Arrived at
DHL facility in Melbourne - Tullamarine - Australia


March 13, 2004 02:30 Melbourne - Tullamarine - Australia Processed for
clearance at Melbourne - Tullamarine - Australia

[Rap§cal]

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:26:05 GMT, Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
>
>R

Update:
13 Mar 04 02:30 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Undergoing clearance processing
13 Mar 04 17:46 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Clearance processing completed
13 Mar 04 21:13 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Arrival at destination delivery
facility

[Colin Jones]

So you have it yet or waiting for delivery today?
Colin
"Rap§cal" <pbromley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:26:05 GMT, Rap§cal <pbromley@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Just ordered Sanyo Z2. Will let you know how it goes.
> >
> >R
>
> Update:
> 13 Mar 04 02:30 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Undergoing clearance processing
> 13 Mar 04 17:46 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Clearance processing completed
> 13 Mar 04 21:13 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Arrival at destination delivery
> facility
>
>
>

[dnas]

A guy I know bought the Panasonic PT-AE500 about 2 months ago through PriceJapan. It cost him about $2500 landed here including the Australian GST that was charged.

The Menus are all in Japanese, but he downloaded the english manual. The labeling on the Unit is in english. Make sure you specify that you want the multivoltage with 240V, not just the 100V Japanese. The service was quick and efficient, and he had no dramas at all.

[SXR]

Update:
13 Mar 04 02:30 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Undergoing clearance processing
13 Mar 04 17:46 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Clearance processing completed
13 Mar 04 21:13 MELBOURNE -AUSTRALIA Arrival at destination delivery
facility

Damn, im getting all excited.....makes me wanna order one too