Panasonic PT-VMZ71

Brand	Panasonic · PT-VMZ71 Series
Type	Business
Released	April 2022
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	7,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.09–1.77:1

A 7,000-lumen (ISO and ANSI) WUXGA 3LCD laser projector for classrooms and meeting rooms, with a 1.6x manual zoom lens, manual lens shift, 360-degree installation and a 20,000-hour light source. It has two HDMI inputs, HDBaseT, PJLink Class 2, RS-232C and a 10 W mono speaker.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1200
Pixel shift	None
Addressable resolution	1920 × 1200
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming

Optics

Throw ratio	1.09–1.77:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.68–1.12 m · 40″: 0.93–1.51 m · 50″: 1.16–1.89 m · 60″: 1.39–2.26 m · 70″: 1.64–2.66 m · 80″: 1.87–3.03 m · 90″: 2.12–3.43 m · 100″: 2.35–3.8 m · 120″: 2.83–4.57 m · 150″: 3.54–5.72 m · 200″: 4.73–7.64 m · 250″: 5.92–9.56 m · 300″: 7.11–11.48 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0–44%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	15.3–24.64 mm
F-number	1.6–2.12
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-25–25°
Horizontal keystone	-35–35°
Corner / warp correction	Warp

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diodes
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h · Quiet: 20,000 h · Eco: 24,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness
Warm-up time	14.5 sMeasured
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame
ISO light output	7,000 lm ISO 21118 · DYNAMIC picture mode, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all shipped products.	ISO 21118 · DYNAMIC picture mode, LIGHT POWER NORMAL, DAYLIGHT VIEW OFF, AUTO POWER SAVE OFF; average of all shipped products.
ANSI lumens	7,000 lm ANSI · DYNAMIC picture mode, LIGHT POWER NORMAL; average of all shipped products.	ANSI · DYNAMIC picture mode, LIGHT POWER NORMAL; average of all shipped products.
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	7,500
Claimed brightness unit	Peak lumens
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	85%

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
Horizontal scan frequency	15.6–91.1 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–100 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
PJLink class	Class 2
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Wi-Fi	None
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,700 m
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	420 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 390 W · Eco: 275 W · Quiet: 270 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 38 dB(A) · Eco: 38 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	399 mm
Depth	348 mm
Height	133 mm
Weight	7 kg
Colours / finishes	White, Black
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Holes: 4 · Tapping depth mm: 8 · Torque nm: 1.25
Air filter	Washable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 6,000 h From the ProjectorCentral review and a retailer listing (3-year manufacturer limited warranty or 6,000 hours); Panasonic's own warranty page was not found.
User manual	https://20033507.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20033507/Product%20Documents/Projectors/Panasonic/Panasonic%20PT-VM%20User%20Manual.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	FCC

In the box

Box contents

Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Lens cover

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PT-VMZ71 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.09–1.77:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
White, US	🇺🇸 US	ASIN	B0BP2TGDBT
White, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	PT-VMZ71U7
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	PT-VMZ71-BU7
All variants	All regions	Model number	PT-VMZ71WU
All variants	All regions	Model number	PT-VMZ71B
All variants	🇺🇸 US	Model number	PT-VMZ71U