Panasonic · 5,000–7,999 lumens · XGA

Panasonic PT-EX600UL

6,000lumens
1024×768native
0.76–7.2throw ratio
9.7 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-EX600UL is a 0.80" 3LCD projector rated at 6,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 330w uhm bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). 14 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.76:1 to 7.2:1. Released May 2012.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (XGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightET-ELS20 Zoom
1.6–2.8:1
ET-ELS20 Zoom
1.61–2.76:1
ET-ELS20 Zoom
1.63–2.79:1
ET-ELT20 Zoom
2.8–4.6:1
ET-ELT21 Zoom
4.6–7.2:1
ET-ELW20 Zoom
1.3–1.7:1
ET-ELW20 Zoom
1.21–1.66:1
ET-ELW20 Zoom
1.23–1.68:1
ET-ELW20 Zoom
1.3–1.7:1
ET-ELW20 Zoom
1.2–1.7:1
ET-ELW21 Fixed
0.8:1
ET-ELW21 Fixed
0.8:1
ET-ELW21 Fixed
0.76:1
ET-ELW21 Fixed
0.77:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.2–5.6 m3.2–5.5 m3.3–5.6 m5.6–9.2 m9.2–14.4 m2.6–3.4 m2.4–3.3 m2.5–3.4 m2.6–3.4 m2.4–3.4 m1.6 m1.6 m1.5 m1.5 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.8–8.4 m4.8–8.3 m4.9–8.4 m8.4–13.8 m13.8–21.6 m3.9–5.1 m3.6–5.0 m3.7–5.0 m3.9–5.1 m3.6–5.1 m2.4 m2.4 m2.3 m2.3 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.4–11.2 m6.4–11.0 m6.5–11.2 m11.2–18.4 m18.4–28.8 m5.2–6.8 m4.8–6.6 m4.9–6.7 m5.2–6.8 m4.8–6.8 m3.2 m3.2 m3.0 m3.1 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.0–14.0 m8.1–13.8 m8.1–13.9 m14.0–23.0 m23.0–36.0 m6.5–8.5 m6.0–8.3 m6.2–8.4 m6.5–8.5 m6.0–8.5 m4.0 m4.0 m3.8 m3.9 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m9.6–16.8 m9.7–16.6 m9.8–16.7 m16.8–27.6 m27.6–43.2 m7.8–10.2 m7.3–10.0 m7.4–10.1 m7.8–10.2 m7.2–10.2 m4.8 m4.8 m4.6 m4.6 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m12.8–22.4 m12.9–22.1 m13.0–22.3 m22.4–36.8 m36.8–57.6 m10.4–13.6 m9.7–13.3 m9.8–13.4 m10.4–13.6 m9.6–13.6 m6.4 m6.4 m6.1 m6.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m16.0–28.0 m16.1–27.6 m16.3–27.9 m28.0–46.0 m46.0–72.0 m13.0–17.0 m12.1–16.6 m12.3–16.8 m13.0–17.0 m12.0–17.0 m8.0 m8.0 m7.6 m7.7 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m19.2–33.6 m19.3–33.1 m19.6–33.5 m33.6–55.2 m55.2–86.4 m15.6–20.4 m14.5–19.9 m14.8–20.2 m15.6–20.4 m14.4–20.4 m9.6 m9.6 m9.1 m9.2 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m24.0–42.0 m24.2–41.4 m24.4–41.9 m42.0–69.0 m69.0–108.0 m19.5–25.5 m18.1–24.9 m18.4–25.2 m19.5–25.5 m18.0–25.5 m12.0 m12.0 m11.4 m11.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m32.0–56.0 m32.2–55.2 m32.6–55.8 m56.0–92.0 m92.0–144.0 m26.0–34.0 m24.2–33.2 m24.6–33.6 m26.0–34.0 m24.0–34.0 m16.0 m16.0 m15.2 m15.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m40.0–70.0 m40.2–69.0 m40.8–69.8 m70.0–115.0 m115.0–180.0 m32.5–42.5 m30.2–41.5 m30.8–42.0 m32.5–42.5 m30.0–42.5 m20.0 m20.0 m19.0 m19.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m48.0–84.0 m48.3–82.8 m48.9–83.7 m84.0–138.0 m138.0–216.0 m39.0–51.0 m36.3–49.8 m36.9–50.4 m39.0–51.0 m36.0–51.0 m24.0 m24.0 m22.8 m23.1 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)533 m²26.7 × 20.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)107 m²11.9 × 8.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)36 m²6.9 × 5.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)18 m²4.9 × 3.7 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)11 m²3.8 × 2.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesBright, high-quality images and ecological designs for flexible systems with easy maintenance. Producing bright, easy-to-see images for classrooms to university lecture rooms, engineering or art classes, and company meeting rooms.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise35 dB / 31 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA DVI Digital Input HDMI Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast5,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1024x768
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type0.80" 3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesClosed Captioning Crestron RoomView™
Included LensNo
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelET-LAE200 Buy ET-LAE200 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source330W UHM bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power490 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size6.46" x 19.27" x 14.61" (HxWxD)
ReleasedMay 2012
Resolution1024x768
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
Weight21.4 lbs
White Brightness6,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
ET-ELW21 Fixed0.76:17.6 m
ET-ELW21 Fixed0.77:17.7 m
ET-ELW21 Fixed0.8:18.0 m
ET-ELW21 Fixed0.8:18.0 m
ET-ELW20 Zoom1.2–1.7:112.0–17.0 m
ET-ELW20 Zoom1.21–1.66:112.1–16.6 m
ET-ELW20 Zoom1.23–1.68:112.3–16.8 m
ET-ELW20 Zoom1.3–1.7:113.0–17.0 m
ET-ELW20 Zoom1.3–1.7:113.0–17.0 m
ET-ELS20 Zoom1.6–2.8:116.0–28.0 m
ET-ELS20 Zoom1.61–2.76:116.1–27.6 m
ET-ELS20 Zoom1.63–2.79:116.3–27.9 m
ET-ELT20 Zoom2.8–4.6:128.0–46.0 m
ET-ELT21 Zoom4.6–7.2:146.0–72.0 m

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