Panasonic PT-VMZ51S

$2,319.54

Panasonic PT-VMZ51S white portable projector, angled front view from the left

Brand	Panasonic · PT-VMZ71 Series
Type	Business
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	5,200 lm ISO
Throw ratio	1.09–1.77:1

A 5,200 lm 3LCD laser projector with a 1920x1200 panel and a 1.6x manual zoom lens, for meeting rooms and classrooms. It is the PT-VMZ71 series model that has no DIGITAL LINK input and a 10 W mono speaker, and it is supplied in a white cabinet.

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White light output	5,200 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI (Dynamic mode) PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all products when shipped; PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL; the maker states ISO and ANSI results will be the same	PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all products when shipped; PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, LIGHT POWER NORMAL; the maker states ISO and ANSI results will be the same
Brightness uniformity	85%
Imaging technology	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)Derived
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine	SOLID SHINE
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness

Optics

Throw ratio	1.09–1.77:1100″ · 2.35–3.81 m
Image size	30–300 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.62×Derived
Focal length	15.3–24.64 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.6–2.12
Focus	Manual
Autofocus	No
Vertical lens shift	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%
Motorised lens shift	No
Vertical keystone	25°
Horizontal keystone	35°
Interchangeable lens	No

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs	VGA
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes
Control ports	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speakers	1
Layout	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	399 × 348 × 133 mm
Weight	6,500 g
Colours	White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter	Washable

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	2,700 m
Power draw	Max 300 W · Normal 265 W · Eco 190 W 100–120 V; at 200–240 V the figures are 255 W, 180 W and 175 W	100–120 V; at 200–240 V the figures are 255 W, 180 W and 175 W
Standby	0.5 W STANDBY MODE set to ECO	STANDBY MODE set to ECO
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
Risk group	RG2
Marks	FCC
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 6,000 h (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h)
User manual	docs.connect.panasonic.com

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
White, US	🇺🇸 US	ASIN	B0CNWM4VJN
White, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	PT-VMZ51S