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Panasonic PT-VMZ51BU Projector

WUXGA Conference Room Projector
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From Panasonic — The Panasonic PT-VMZ71 is the world's smallest and lightest LCD laser projector, developing up to 5,200 ISO lumens in a 16 lb. package. Carry it easily from room to room and let the 1.6x zoom, and vertical and horizontal lens shift perfectly align large format, on-screen images in spaces big or small. Easy setup is invaluable for permanent installation, where DIGITAL LINK and 4K signal input simplify integration. As a SOLID SHINE laser projector, light source operation extends to 20,000 hours with bright color maintained for longer.

  • 3-chip LCD Solid Shine laser
  • 5,200 ISO lumens
  • 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 360° rotation-capable installation
  • DIGITAL LINK connection (HDBaseT compliant)
  • Low maintenance with a 20,000-hour filter and light source replacement


Panasonic PT-VMZ51BU Projector Specifications


Street Price
$2,515
MSRP
n/a
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
July 2022
Warranty
3 Years
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Also sold as the Panasonic PT-VMZ51BE outside of the USA.

 
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White Brightness
5,200 Lumens (ISO)2
Resolution
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WUXGA)
Display Type
0.64" 3LCD
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
20,000 hours  / 24,000 hours

Included Lens
1.6x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-20% & Vertical +44%
Throw Distance
3.8' - 23.1'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.06" - 300.29"
Throw Ratio
1.09:1 - 1.77:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
5.24" x 15.71" x 13.70"
Weight
15.2 lbs
Audible Noise
36 dB  / 26 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
305 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack x 2
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDBaseT: RJ-45
HDMI x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
DICOM
Operate 24/7
Geometric Correction
Blackboard Mode

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

ISO LUMENS  is a near-ANSI equivalent used by some manufacturers in place of an ANSI measurement. The measuring technique is defined in the ISO 21118 specification.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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