Sanyo PLV-Z3 Scrambled image, then Won't turn off

grkn,
It probably got a glitch in it's processor memory. You can just hit the "reset" button on the back and it should clear up the problem also.
Joe H

Not power off.. Check the manual and you should find a small inset button on the back of the projector that you access with a stylus or pen that will "reboot" the processor. See page 9 of your manual.
(Though you can turn the off switch off without hurting anything if you don't turn the unit back on until after it has completely cooled.)
Joe H

Be sure you have actually pushed the button in. You have to get something that will get into the hole and find the button. You should feel it depress when you have it. YOu should not have to hold it in but you need to feel it actually go in.
Joe H

grkn - does this lockup occur on multiple sources and inputs? If not, what source and input give you the problem?

Although trying a different HDMI source would validate that the Z3's HDMI input is working correctly, it sounds like the computer output may be the problem. You may want to check the HTPC forum to make sure that your video card's output is compatable with the Z3.

This happened to me once. I just powered down (the hard way) and everything has been fine fro 2 years. Must have been a glitch. I was fiddling with the iris settings and configuration at the time.