{"brand":{"slug":"panasonic","name":"Panasonic"},"model":{"slug":"pt-mz20k","name":"Panasonic PT-MZ20K","status":"published","lifecycle":"released","category":"installation","url":"https://projectordb.com/projectors/panasonic/pt-mz20k"},"aliases":[{"alias":"PT-MZ20KL","kind":"model_number","region":null},{"alias":"PT-MZ20KLBU","kind":"regional_code","region":"US"},{"alias":"PT-MZ20KLBU7","kind":"regional_code","region":"US"},{"alias":"PT-MZ20KLWU","kind":"regional_code","region":"US"},{"alias":"PT-MZ20KLBE","kind":"regional_code","region":"EU"},{"alias":"PT-MZ20KLWE","kind":"regional_code","region":"EU"}],"variants":[{"id":955,"name":"Black, US","color":"black","region":"US","is_default":1},{"id":956,"name":"White, US","color":"white","region":"US","is_default":0}],"identifiers":[{"variant_id":955,"scheme":"gtin12","value":"885170402775","region":"US","source_url":"https://hssl.us/panasonic-20-000-lumens-lcd-wuxga-resolution-1-920-x-1-200-laser-4k-signal-input-information-monitor-no-lens-black-pt-mz20klbu7/"},{"variant_id":955,"scheme":"mpn","value":"PT-MZ20KLBU7","region":"US","source_url":"https://hssl.us/panasonic-20-000-lumens-lcd-wuxga-resolution-1-920-x-1-200-laser-4k-signal-input-information-monitor-no-lens-black-pt-mz20klbu7/"},{"variant_id":956,"scheme":"mpn","value":"PT-MZ20KLWU","region":"US","source_url":"https://www.projectorcentral.com/panasonic-pt-mz20klwu.htm"}],"specs":[{"key":"box.contents","label":"In the box","value":["power_cord","remote","remote_batteries"],"unit":null,"standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Wireless/wired remote control unit (x 1) Power cord (3.0 m x 1) (x 2 for Europe and Asia model) Batteries for remote control (R03/AAA type x 2)"}]},{"key":"brightness.by_mode","label":"Brightness by mode","value":{"light":{"max":20000,"eco":14000}},"unit":"lm","standard":"Vendor / measured","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"[Normal] 20,000 lm … [Quiet] 14,000 lm"}]},{"key":"brightness.eco_pct","label":"Eco brightness","value":70,"unit":"%","standard":null,"basis":"derived","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[]},{"key":"brightness.rated_lumens","label":"Rated brightness","value":20000,"unit":"lm","standard":null,"basis":"derived","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[]},{"key":"brightness.uniformity","label":"Brightness uniformity","value":85,"unit":"%","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 (centre-to-corner ratio, production average)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Center to corner zone ratio1 85%"}]},{"key":"brightness.white_lumens","label":"White light output","value":{"iso":{"lm":20000,"light_mode":"normal"},"ansi":{"lm":20000,"light_mode":"normal"}},"unit":"lm","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118:2020 + IEC 61947-1 9-point method","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":"OPERATING MODE NORMAL; the spec file's footnote says the value is for the ET-EMS650 zoom lens and varies with the lens","sources":[{"url":"https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/mz20k/","title":"Panasonic Global PT-MZ20K Series page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":"20,000 lm 1 / 20,000 lm (ANSI) 2 / 21,500 lm (Center) 3 … Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards."}]},{"key":"compliance.fda_laser_notice","label":"FDA laser notice","value":"57","unit":null,"standard":"21 CFR 1040.11; FDA Laser Notice No. 57 (2019)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305469_PT-MZ20K_Series_Operating_Instruction_English.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20K Series Operating Instructions (covers PT-MZ20K, MZ17K, MZ14K, MZ11K)","kind":"manual","quote":"Laser Notice No.57"}]},{"key":"connectivity.ethernet","label":"Ethernet","value":true,"unit":null,"standard":"IEEE 802.3","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"RJ-45 x 1 for network connection"}]},{"key":"contrast.dynamic","label":"Dynamic contrast","value":3000000,"unit":":1","standard":"None (display-only)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":"Picture Mode Dynamic, Dynamic Contrast 3, HDMI input","sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"3,000,000:1 (all white/all black)"}]},{"key":"control.drivers","label":"Control-system drivers","value":["crestron"],"unit":null,"standard":"Vendor certifications","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Crestron ConnectedTM V2"}]},{"key":"control.interfaces","label":"Control ports","value":["rs232"],"unit":null,"standard":"Vendor protocols; PJLink","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"for external control (RS-232C compliant)"}]},{"key":"control.pjlink_class","label":"PJLink","value":"class2","unit":null,"standard":"PJLink (JBMIA)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"PJLink (class 2) compatible"}]},{"key":"env.altitude","label":"Altitude","value":{"max_m":2700},"unit":"m","standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":"max","mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"cannot be used at altitudes 2,700 m (8,858 ft) or higher above sea level"}]},{"key":"env.operating_humidity_pct","label":"Operating humidity","value":{"min":10,"max":80},"unit":"%RH","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 items 21–22","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"10% to 80% (no condensation)"}]},{"key":"env.operating_temp_c","label":"Operating temperature","value":{"min":0,"max":45},"unit":"°C","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 items 21–22","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Operating environment 0 °C (32 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F)"}]},{"key":"imaging.chip_diag_in","label":"Chip / panel diagonal","value":1,"unit":"in","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"25.4 mm [1.0 in] diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)"}]},{"key":"imaging.native_aspect","label":"Native aspect","value":"16:10","unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"derived","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[]},{"key":"imaging.native_resolution","label":"Native resolution","value":{"w":1920,"h":1200},"unit":"px","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"2,304,000 (1920 x 1200)"}]},{"key":"imaging.resolution","label":"On-screen resolution","value":{"w":1920,"h":1200},"unit":"px","standard":null,"basis":"derived","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[]},{"key":"imaging.technology","label":"Imaging technology","value":"3lcd","unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1, display system","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B)"}]},{"key":"inputs.hdmi_count","label":"HDMI inputs (count)","value":2,"unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"derived","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[]},{"key":"inputs.hdmi_ports","label":"HDMI inputs","value":[{"hdcp":"2.3","features":["cec","deep_color"]},{"hdcp":"2.3","features":["cec","deep_color"]}],"unit":null,"standard":"HDMI Forum specifications; HDCP 1.4/2.2/2.3","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"HDMI 19-pin x 2 Compatible with HDCP 2.3, Deep Color, 4K/60p signal input"}]},{"key":"inputs.max_input_resolution","label":"Max input resolution","value":{"w":4096,"h":2160},"unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 items 17.1/17.2","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Video signal resolution: 480/60p, 576/50p to 4096 x 2160"}]},{"key":"inputs.other_video","label":"Other video inputs","value":["hdbaset","sdi"],"unit":null,"standard":"Legacy / vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"3G/HD-SDI input"}]},{"key":"install.mount","label":"Ceiling mount","value":{"thread":"M6","holes":4,"hole_depth_mm":12,"torque_nm":4},"unit":null,"standard":"No universal standard (unlike VESA for displays)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305469_PT-MZ20K_Series_Operating_Instruction_English.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20K Series Operating Instructions (covers PT-MZ20K, MZ17K, MZ14K, MZ11K)","kind":"manual","quote":"Screw diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the projector: 12 mm"}]},{"key":"install.orientations","label":"Orientations","value":["table","ceiling","rear","any_angle"],"unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 'operation position'","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Ceiling/floor, front/rear, free 360-degree installation"}]},{"key":"light.emitter","label":"Emitter","value":"laser_phosphor","unit":null,"standard":null,"basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic-PT-MZ20KLBU.htm","title":"ProjectorCentral Panasonic PT-MZ20KLBU specs","kind":"spec_database","quote":"Laser Phosphor"}]},{"key":"light.life","label":"Light-source life","value":{"normal":20000,"eco":20000},"unit":"h","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 item 7 (time to 50% output)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"[Normal] 20,000 hours"}]},{"key":"light.life_definition","label":"Life defined as","value":"half_brightness","unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 item 7 = half brightness; others vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Around this time, light output will have decreased by approximately 50 %."}]},{"key":"light.source","label":"Light source","value":"laser_phosphor","unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1 item 6","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://www.projectorcentral.com/Panasonic-PT-MZ20KLBU.htm","title":"ProjectorCentral Panasonic PT-MZ20KLBU specs","kind":"spec_database","quote":"Laser Phosphor"}]},{"key":"maintenance.filter","label":"Dust filter","value":"washable","unit":null,"standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305666_PT_MZ20K_S_2P_ctlg_Eng.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20K Series leaflet (covers MZ20KL, MZ17KL, MZ14KL, MZ11KL)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Filter can be washed and reused up to two times."}]},{"key":"noise.db_a","label":"Fan noise","value":{"normal":42,"eco":36},"unit":"dB(A)","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 item 20 → ISO 11201 (bystander emission sound pressure)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://connect.na.panasonic.com/ppnda/projectors/fixed-installation/pt-mz20k-wuxga-3lcd-projector","title":"Panasonic North America PT-MZ20K Series product page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":"42 dB (NORMAL), 36 dB (QUIET)"}]},{"key":"optics.image_size_in","label":"Image size","value":{"min":80,"max":600},"unit":"in","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"2.03–15.24 m [80–600 in],16:10 aspect ratio"}]},{"key":"optics.interchangeable_lens","label":"Interchangeable lens","value":true,"unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 Table 1","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/mz20k/","title":"Panasonic Global PT-MZ20K Series page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":null},{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Optional (no lens included with this model)"}]},{"key":"optics.keystone_h","label":"Horizontal keystone","value":40,"unit":"°","standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://connect.na.panasonic.com/ppnda/projectors/fixed-installation/pt-mz20k-wuxga-3lcd-projector","title":"Panasonic North America PT-MZ20K Series product page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":"Horizontal: ±40 °"}]},{"key":"optics.keystone_v","label":"Vertical keystone","value":45,"unit":"°","standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://connect.na.panasonic.com/ppnda/projectors/fixed-installation/pt-mz20k-wuxga-3lcd-projector","title":"Panasonic North America PT-MZ20K Series product page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":"Vertical: ±45 °"}]},{"key":"optics.lens_shift_h","label":"Horizontal lens shift","value":{"min":-20,"max":20},"unit":"%","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 §3.4 (definition), §3.5 (image position)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"<horizontal> (Max) ±20 %"}]},{"key":"optics.lens_shift_motorized","label":"Motorised lens shift","value":true,"unit":null,"standard":"PSDS","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"<horizontal> (Max) ±20 % (powered)"}]},{"key":"optics.lens_shift_v","label":"Vertical lens shift","value":{"min":-60,"max":60},"unit":"%","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 §3.4 (definition), §3.5 (image position)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"<vertical> (Max) ±60 %"}]},{"key":"physical.color_families","label":"Colours","value":["black","white"],"unit":null,"standard":"Vendor","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305469_PT-MZ20K_Series_Operating_Instruction_English.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20K Series Operating Instructions (covers PT-MZ20K, MZ17K, MZ14K, MZ11K)","kind":"manual","quote":"LB: Black model LW: White model"}]},{"key":"physical.dimensions_mm","label":"Dimensions (W × D × H)","value":{"w":650,"d":440,"h":211},"unit":"mm","standard":"ISO 21118 (later items, preview-limited)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://connect.na.panasonic.com/ppnda/projectors/fixed-installation/pt-mz20k-wuxga-3lcd-projector","title":"Panasonic North America PT-MZ20K Series product page (MZ20KL/17KL/14KL/11KL)","kind":"manufacturer_spec_page","quote":"650 x 211 x 440 mm"}]},{"key":"physical.weight_g","label":"Weight","value":23000,"unit":"g","standard":"ISO 21118 (later items)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Approx. 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs) (without lens)"}]},{"key":"power.draw_w","label":"Power draw","value":{"max":1100,"normal":1050,"eco":630},"unit":"W","standard":"ISO/IEC 21118","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Maximum power consumption 1,100 W (11.2-4.6A) (1,120VA)"}]},{"key":"power.mains","label":"Mains input","value":{"v":{"min":100,"max":240},"hz":[50,60]},"unit":null,"standard":"ISO/IEC 21118 items 23–24","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"AC 100V–240V, 50Hz/60Hz"}]},{"key":"power.standby_w","label":"Standby","value":0.5,"unit":"W","standard":"EU 2023/826 (from 9 May 2025)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":"STANDBY MODE Eco","sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"[Eco] 0.5 W"}]},{"key":"safety.laser_class","label":"Laser class","value":{"iec":"1"},"unit":null,"standard":"IEC 60825-1:2014 (Ed. 3)","basis":"rated","bound":null,"mode":null,"conditions":null,"sources":[{"url":"https://na.panasonic.com/ns/305640_pt-mz20kl_spec_ententative.pdf","title":"Panasonic PT-MZ20KL Spec File (tentative, December 2022)","kind":"spec_sheet_pdf","quote":"Class 1 (IEC/EN 60825-1:2014)"}]}],"license":"CC BY 4.0, attribution: ProjectorDB"}