LCD panel I am having problems with my Sanyo PLV Z2 projector, of course just a few months out of warranty-even though Sanyo offers one of the longest warranty periods. I bought it in Dec. of 2003. I have already replaced lamps a couple of times since I bought it as I use it a lot. I noticed a small blue "haze" in the upper left corner of my screen a couple of months ago and thought it might be the lamp. It is getting progressively worse and now the blue is all along the left side of the screen. I always clean the filters every few months. After inspecting the lamp, unfortunately that isn't the problem. I've talked to someone from Sanyo and he thinks it is the LCD panel. My question is, is it feasible/cost effective to have this panel replaced, and is it something I could do myself if it is? I am an IT tech at a local community college. Or do I just shop around for another projector? I've been looking at the Sanyo PLV Z5 that has gotten great reviews, but will cost over $1300. With heavy use (daily 5+ hours) will I be replacing the projector every 3-4 years no matter what brand I buy? My wife isn't happy about this. What do you recommend?

I am having the same problem with blue hze taking over. I read on a Home Theater bulletin board that it is a polarizor/panel issue - advice was that it is very expensive to fix and it is time for a new projector. I don't even have that many hours on mine, but also just out of warranty plus I just spent $300 on a new bulb a couple months [email protected]#!!!

I am having the same problem with blue hze taking over. I read on a Home Theater bulletin board that it is a polarizor/panel issue - advice was that it is very expensive to fix and it is time for a new projector. I don't even have that many hours on mine, but also just out of warranty plus I just spent $300 on a new bulb a couple months [email protected]#!!!

I have the problem of the growing blue tint from the left side of the screen. This is the second time I have had this problem. The first time the projector was still in warranty and I sent it to Sanyo for repair. They said it was the blue LCD panel and they replaced it. The problem was gone for about a year and now it is back. I have the problem of the growing blue tint from the left side of the screen. This is the second time I have had this problem. The first time the projector was still in warranty and I sent it to Sanyo for repair. They said it was the blue LCD panel and they replaced it. The problem was gone for about a year and now it is back.