Panasonic Introduces The World’s Lightest and Most Compact LCD Projector In Its Class

Panasonic has announced its latest series of LCD projectors to meet the emerging needs of education and business for collaboration and clear and vivid images. The PT-VMZ71 Series, with four WUXGA resolution models ranging from 5,200-7,000lm and high 3,000,000:1 contrast, is ideal for well-lit classrooms and hybrid learning environments, as well as new workspaces and meetings rooms designed for easy collaboration. The VMZ71 series, available from March 2022, will replace the current PT-VMZ60 series with improved brightness and functionality while retaining the same lightweight and compact body.

With a trend for more frequent and smaller meetings rooms and collaboration spaces, this new series is designed for flexible installation. The series has V/H lens-shift, and V/H and corner keystone correction, a new 6-point screen correction functionality to help make better use of space in classrooms, offices, and for digital signage. In addition, the new Digital Zoom Extender is a helpful feature to reduce the need to move existing ceiling projector mounts when replacing legacy projectors. If the mount position exceeds optical zoom range it can extend the throw-distance of the projector.

Designed for smooth and effective communication, the VMZ series supports 4K input signals, has a flexible 1.6x optical zoom, HDMI terminals compatible with CEC command signals for easy use with a single remote controller for all compatible AV equipment, and a wide range of collaboration options, including a wireless module and powered USB to easily share a variety of media to the big screen.

To reduce running costs and enhance reliability, the PT-VMZ71 series features Panasonic’s SOLID SHINE Laser light-source and Eco Filter, which do not require replacement for up to 20,000 hours. Power consumption in NORMAL Mode is also reduced by around 15% compared to certain models in the previous series.