Optoma ZH520

Brand	Optoma · Professional
Type	Business
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,500 lm
Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms

A compact single-chip DLP laser projector with a 1920x1080 chip, rated by Optoma at 5,500 lumens, for meeting rooms and classrooms. It has a 1.3x manual zoom with no optical lens shift, two HDMI 2.0 ports, RS232 and RJ45 control, and an external power supply.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity	75%
Imaging technology	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
3D	Yes
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	Up to 30,000 h max
Light output control	Steps
Cool-down time	90 s

Optics

Throw ratio	1.13–1.47:1100″ · 2.50–3.25 m
Image size	30.72–320 in
Projection offset	116%
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived
Focal length	16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)	2.43–2.78
Focus	Manual
Autofocus	No
Vertical lens shift	None
Vertical keystone	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°
Corner correction	4-corner

Motion & gaming

Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms Gaming Mode On	Gaming Mode On

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution	4K UHD
Control ports	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speaker power	15 W
Speakers	1
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight	3,402 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection	IP6X

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Altitude	2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W Power Mode (Standby) set to Eco	Power Mode (Standby) set to Eco
Power supply	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input	19.5 V
Fan noise	Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
Risk group	RG2
FDA laser notice	Notice 57
Marks	FCC
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) Listed on the product page under Associated Accessories; ProjectorCentral also says 3 years.
User manual	region-resource.optoma.com

In the box

Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual

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Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ZH520 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.13–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	UPC	796435446932
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	ZH520