Panasonic PT-CMZ50

Brand	Panasonic · Ultra Short Throw LCD Projector
Type	Business
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	5,200 lm
Throw ratio	0.24:1

An ultra-short-throw 3LCD laser projector with a WUXGA (1920x1200) panel set, rated at 5,200 ISO/ANSI lumens, for small meeting rooms and classrooms. It throws an 80 to 120 inch 16:10 image from about 0.4 to 0.6 m, has two HDMI inputs, an HDMI output, HDBaseT and a quiet mode rated at 25 dB.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1200
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1 Full On/Full Off, [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] [1], ISO/IEC 21118:2020; average of all products when shipped	Full On/Full Off, [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] [1], ISO/IEC 21118:2020; average of all products when shipped
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming

Optics

Throw ratio	0.24:1
Throw reference point	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 0.41 m · 85″: 0.43 m · 90″: 0.46 m · 95″: 0.48 m · 100″: 0.5 m · 110″: 0.55 m · 120″: 0.59 m
Zoom type	None
Focus	Motorized
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	2.81 mm
F-number	1.7
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	80–120 in
Vertical keystone	-3–3°
Horizontal keystone	-3–3°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diodes
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Quiet: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame
ISO light output	5,200 lm ISO 21118 · [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [LIGHT POWER] NORMAL, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; average of all products when shipped	ISO 21118 · [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [LIGHT POWER] NORMAL, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; average of all products when shipped
ANSI lumens	5,200 lm ANSI · [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [LIGHT POWER] NORMAL, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; average of all products when shipped	ANSI · [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [LIGHT POWER] NORMAL, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; average of all products when shipped
Brightness by mode	Normal: 5,200 lm · Eco quiet: 3,640 lm [PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; [LIGHT POWER] as named	[PICTURE MODE] DYNAMIC, [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] OFF; [LIGHT POWER] as named
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	85%

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI IN 1: HDMI, HDCP 1.4; HDMI IN 2: HDMI, HDCP 1.4
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15.6–95.5 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–85 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
PJLink class	Class 2
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,700 m
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	325 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 290 W · Eco: 215 W · Quiet: 210 W
Standby power	0.5 W STANDBY MODE ECO mode	STANDBY MODE ECO mode
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 34 dB(A) · Eco: 34 dB(A) · Quiet: 25 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	495 mm
Depth	421 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	9.5 kg
Colours / finishes	White, Black
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M6 · Depth mm: 12 · Torque nm: 4
Air filter	Washable

Support & ownership

User manual	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/211907
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	FCC

In the box

Box contents

Remote, Power cord, Batteries

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-CMZ50 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.235:1 lens.
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