Optoma ZU500USTe

Brand	Optoma · Professional
Type	Business
Released	October 2021
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	0.25:1

A WUXGA (1920x1200) single-chip DLP laser ultra-short-throw projector rated at 5,000 lumens, aimed at signage, corporate and education installs. It has a fixed 0.253:1 lens, a DuraCore laser rated at 30,000 hours, an IP5X-rated optical engine, 24/7 operation, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, VGA in and out, RS232 and RJ45 control, a 10 W speaker and DLP-Link 3D.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity	85%
Imaging technology	DLP
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine	DuraCore
Light-source life	30,000 h
Light output control	Steps
Constant brightness mode	Yes
Cool-down time	10 s

Optics

Throw ratio	0.25:1100″ · 0.54 m
Image size	132–155 in
Projection offset	117%
Zoom	None
Focal length	3.7 mm
Focus	Manual
Autofocus	No
Vertical keystone	10°
Horizontal keystone	10°
Corner correction	4-corner

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs	VGA
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone
Control ports	RS-232
PJLink	Class 1
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX

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)	383 × 318 × 111 mm
Weight	5,800 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–40°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 400 W
Standby	0.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Max 36 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)
User manual	region-resource.optoma.com

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote	IR · backlit

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
White, US	🇺🇸 US	UPC	796435445584
		EAN	5055387665385
		MPN	ZU500USTe