Panasonic · 8,000–11,999 lumens · WUXGA

Panasonic PT-DZ8700U

10,600lumens
1920×1200native
0.7–4.7throw ratio
24.0 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-DZ8700U is a 1.00" DLP x 3 projector rated at 10,600 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1200. It uses a 355w uhm bulb x 2 light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.7:1 to 4.7:1. Released August 2010.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WUXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightET-D75LE10 Zoom
1.3–1.7:1
ET-D75LE20 Zoom
1.7–2.4:1
ET-D75LE30 Zoom
2.4–4.7:1
ET-D75LE5 Fixed
0.7:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.6–3.4 m3.4–4.8 m4.8–9.4 m1.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m3.9–5.1 m5.1–7.2 m7.2–14.1 m2.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m5.2–6.8 m6.8–9.6 m9.6–18.8 m2.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m6.5–8.5 m8.5–12.0 m12.0–23.5 m3.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m7.8–10.2 m10.2–14.4 m14.4–28.2 m4.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m10.4–13.6 m13.6–19.2 m19.2–37.6 m5.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m13.0–17.0 m17.0–24.0 m24.0–47.0 m7.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m15.6–20.4 m20.4–28.8 m28.8–56.4 m8.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m19.5–25.5 m25.5–36.0 m36.0–70.5 m10.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m26.0–34.0 m34.0–48.0 m48.0–94.0 m14.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m32.5–42.5 m42.5–60.0 m60.0–117.5 m17.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m39.0–51.0 m51.0–72.0 m72.0–141.0 m21.0 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)942 m²38.8 × 24.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)188 m²17.4 × 10.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)63 m²10.0 × 6.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)31 m²7.1 × 4.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)19 m²5.5 × 3.4 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesAuto Cleaning Filter, Waveform Monitor, Detail Clarity Processor 3, System Daylight View 2, Geometric Adjustment for projection onto spherical, cylindrical and other specially shaped screens, Multi-Screen Support System with Edge Blending, HDMI input.
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WUXGA)
Audible Noise43 dB / 37 dB (Eco)
Brightness10,600 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: BNC DVI Digital Input HD-SDI: BNC HDMI Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast10,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1920x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type1.00" DLP x 3
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesPicture-in-Picture DICOM 24/7 Operation Edge Blending FCC B
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelET-LAD310A Buy ET-LAD310A Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-20% & Vertical +/-55%
Light Source355W UHM bulb x 2
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$68,999 (USD)
Power970 Watts
Projector Size7.90" x 20.90" x 21.60" (HxWxD)
ReleasedAugust 2010
Resolution1920x1200
StatusDiscontinued Aug 2016
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1035i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight52.9 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
ET-D75LE5 Fixed0.7:17.0 m
ET-D75LE10 Zoom1.3–1.7:113.0–17.0 m
ET-D75LE20 Zoom1.7–2.4:117.0–24.0 m
ET-D75LE30 Zoom2.4–4.7:124.0–47.0 m

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