Panasonic PT-VMW51
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-VMZ71 Series |
| Type | Business |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | July 2022 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| 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 1280x800 (WXGA) panel and a 1.6x manual zoom lens, for meeting rooms and classrooms. It is the lower-brightness WXGA model of the PT-VMZ71 series, with a DIGITAL LINK input and a 10 W mono speaker.
Data sheet
Picture
| 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; 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; the maker states ISO and ANSI results will be the same |
| Brightness uniformity | 85% | |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF | PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF |
| Eco brightness | 70%Derived | |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.64 in | |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| 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 | 35° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 35° | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Other video inputs | VGA, HDBaseT | |
| 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 |
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 | |
| 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 305 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 180 W 100–120 V; at 200–240 V the figures are 250 W, 175 W and 295 W maximum | 100–120 V; at 200–240 V the figures are 250 W, 175 W and 295 W maximum |
| 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) The US warranty page covers the PT-VM series; it does not name the PT-VMW51. | |
| User manual | docs.connect.panasonic.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-VMW51 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.09–1.77:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Sources
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71 Series specifications (Panasonic Global; PT-VMW51 column)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71 Series product page (Panasonic Global)
- Panasonic PT-VMW51 specification file, April 2023 (Panasonic Global resources)
- Panasonic PT-VMW51U specifications (ProjectorCentral)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71/VMZ61/VMZ51/VMZ51S/VMZ41/VMW61/VMW51 Operating Instructions (copy hosted by a reseller)
- Panasonic LCD Solid State Illumination Projectors Limited Warranty Coverage (US)
- Panasonic PT-VMZ71 Series resources: product images and manuals (Panasonic Global)
Also known as
| PT-VMW51E | All regions | Regional model |