Panasonic's new projectors

Printer-friendly version

Panasonic Projectors unveiled the latest addition to their range at ISE 2009, with the first appearance of its new PT-D6000 1 chip DLP projector series. The new PT-D6000 1 chip DLP projector series consists of four different models, the PT-DZ6710E, PT-DZ6700E, PT-DW6300E and the PT-D6000E, completing a range of high-performance projectors that offer between 6,000 and 6,500 lumens of brightness.

The PT-D6000 projectors are extremely durable due to DLP toughness, a dual lamp system and an Auto Cleaning Filter that all help ensure a long lifetime. The Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) is a completely new feature that is based on an air filter tape contained inside a cartridge. Once the filter tape section has become dirty, it is automatically rolled forward to the next clean position, and the spooled part of the tape is cleaned by a brush. This unique technology ensures much smoother and maintenance-free operation of the projector.

The PT-DZ6710E represents the flagship model of the D6000 series. Besides its extremely high resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels that natively supports Full HD (16:9) & UXGA (4:3), this model also offers a ‘geometric adjustment’ feature, as well as a built-in HD-SDI video input. The geometric adjustment function is needed to project images onto non-planar surfaces, like spheres, cones, domes or other symmetrically curved screens (e.g. 360° panoramic projection in a barrel or drum type screen alignment). Its ‘edge blending’ feature is of great benefit to those interested in creating one huge picture using several individual projections without having to reveal the seams. This range is also the first to offer stand-by power consumption of under 0.5 watts, and the company relies on manufacturing methods that minimise the impact of manufacturing on the environment. Panasonic has voluntarily banned the use of certain hazardous substances (such as lead, cadmium and mercury) in compliance with the criteria of the EU RoHS Directive.