Optoma ZH420

Brand	Optoma · DuraCore
Type	Business
Released	May 2023
Resolution	1080p
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,300 lm
Throw ratio	1.12–1.47:1
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms

A single-chip 1080p DLP laser projector rated at 4,300 lumens for meeting rooms and classrooms. It has a 1.3x manual zoom, no optical lens shift, an external power supply and a claimed 30,000-hour light source.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,300 lm
Brightness uniformity	75%
Imaging technology	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, 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	1.12–1.47:1100″ · 2.48–3.25 m
Image size	31–322 in
Projection offset	116%
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.31×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°
Auto keystone	Yes
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	HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232
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 × 114 mm
Weight	3,000 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 173 W · Eco 119 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input	19 V
Fan noise	Max 31 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 beside the associated accessories; ProjectorCentral also says 3 years.
User manual	region-resource.optoma.com

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide

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Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ZH420 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.12–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	UPC	796435446437
Standard, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	ZH420