Panasonic PT-MZ17K

Brand	Panasonic · PT-MZ20K Series
Type	Installation
Released	January 2023
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	16,500 lm ISO

A WUXGA 3LCD laser projector for fixed installation, rated 16,500 lm (ISO/IEC 21118) and running that output from 100 to 240 V mains. It ships without a lens and takes Panasonic's optional zoom lenses, with powered lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs, SDI, DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT) and takes 4K signals scaled down to 1920 x 1200. It is the second model of a four-projector series, below the PT-MZ20K and above the PT-MZ14K and MZ11K.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	16,500 lm ISO (Normal power) OPERATING MODE NORMAL; the spec file's footnote says the value is for the ET-EMS650 zoom lens and varies with the lens	OPERATING MODE NORMAL; the spec file's footnote says the value is for the ET-EMS650 zoom lens and varies with the lens
Brightness uniformity	85%
Brightness by mode	Max 16,500 lm · Eco 11,500 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived
Imaging technology	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	1 in
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1 Picture Mode Dynamic, Dynamic Contrast 3, HDMI input	Picture Mode Dynamic, Dynamic Contrast 3, HDMI input

Light source

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

Optics

Image size	80–600 in
Vertical lens shift	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°
Horizontal keystone	40°
Interchangeable lens	Yes

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	650 × 440 × 211 mm
Weight	22,500 g
Colours	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	4 × M6, 12 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter	Washable

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	10–80%RH
Altitude	Up to 2,700 m
Power draw	Max 950 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 580 W
Standby	0.5 W STANDBY MODE Eco	STANDBY MODE Eco
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
FDA laser notice	Notice 57

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	PT-MZ17KLBU
White, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	PT-MZ17KLWU
All variants	All regions	Model number	PT-MZ17KL

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Also known as

PT-MZ17KLBU	🇺🇸 US	Regional model
PT-MZ17KLWU	🇺🇸 US	Regional model