Panasonic · 5,000–7,999 lumens · 4K
Panasonic PT-FRQ50BU7
5,200lumens
3840×2160native
1.45–2.92throw ratio
16.1 kgweight
The Panasonic PT-FRQ50BU7 is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 5,200 lumens with a native resolution of 3840×2160. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours / 24,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.45–2.92:1. Released March 2022.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (4K HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height | Standard lens 1.45–2.92:1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.12 m | 2.9–5.8 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 1.69 m | 4.3–8.8 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 2.25 m | 5.8–11.7 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 2.81 m | 7.2–14.6 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 3.38 m | 8.7–17.5 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 4.5 m | 11.6–23.4 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 5.62 m | 14.5–29.2 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 6.75 m | 17.4–35.0 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 8.44 m | 21.8–43.8 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 11.25 m | 29.0–58.4 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 14.06 m | 36.2–73.0 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 16.88 m | 43.5–87.6 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 light | Max area | Max width × height |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rural site (1 lux) | 462 m² | 28.7 × 16.1 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 92 m² | 12.8 × 7.2 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 31 m² | 7.4 × 4.2 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 15 m² | 5.2 × 2.9 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 9 m² | 4.1 × 2.3 m |
Full specifications
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (4K HD) |
|---|---|
| Audible Noise | 35 dB / 28 dB (Eco) |
| Best Used For | Higher Education House of Worship Corporate/Business Museum/Exhibits |
| Brightness | 5,200 Lumens (ISO) 2 |
| Color Processing | 8-bit |
| Connection Panel | Audio In: Mini Jack x 2 Audio In: RCA Audio Out: Mini Jack HDBaseT: RJ-45 HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) x 2 Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin VGA Out: Dsub-15pin |
| Contrast | 20,000:1 (full on/off) |
| Data Modes | MAX 3840x2160 |
| Digital Keystone | Horizontal & Vertical |
| Display Type | 0.65" DLP x 1 |
| Features | 24/7 Operation Edge Blending Geometric Correction |
| Image Size | 40.08" - 300.05" |
| Included Lens | 2x manual zoom , manual focus |
| Input Lag | 1080p/240: 8ms |
| Internal Speakers | No |
| Lens Shift | Horizontal +34% / -27% & Vertical +71% / -49% |
| Light Source | Laser Phosphor |
| Light Source Life | 20,000 hours / 24,000 hours (Eco) |
| MSRP | $7,999 (USD) |
| Power | 480 Watts 100V - 240V |
| Projector Placement | For a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-6" and 21'-2" from the screen. |
| Projector Size | 6.61" x 19.61" x 19.37" (HxWxD) |
| Released | March 2022 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 w/pixel shifting |
| Status | Shipping |
| Street Price | $3,833 (USD) |
| Throw Distance | 8.5' - 31.6' Calculate Throw Distance |
| Throw Ratio | 1.45:1 - 2.92:1 (D:W) |
| Video Modes | 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 2160p/24, 2160p/60, 576p, 3840p/24, 480p |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Weight | 35.5 lbs |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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