Panasonic · 5,000–7,999 lumens · 4K

Panasonic PT-RQ6LBU

6,500lumens
3840×2160native
0.28–8.53throw ratio
18.0 kgweight

The Panasonic PT-RQ6LBU is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 6,500 lumens with a native resolution of 3840×2160. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours / 25,000 hours (Eco). 11 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.28:1 to 8.53:1. Released November 2024.

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 widthHeightET-DLE020 Short Zoom
0.28–0.3:1
ET-DLE035 Fixed
0.38:1
ET-DLE055 Fixed
0.78:1
ET-DLE060 Zoom
0.6–0.8:1
ET-DLE085 Zoom
0.78–0.97:1
ET-DLE105 Zoom
0.97–1.32:1
ET-DLE150 Zoom
1.29–1.88:1
ET-DLE170 Zoom
1.71–2.4:1
ET-DLE250 Zoom
2.26–3.6:1
ET-DLE350 Zoom
3.56–5.42:1
ET-DLE450 Zoom
5.33–8.53:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m0.6–0.6 m0.8 m1.6 m1.2–1.6 m1.6–1.9 m1.9–2.6 m2.6–3.8 m3.4–4.8 m4.5–7.2 m7.1–10.8 m10.7–17.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m0.8–0.9 m1.1 m2.3 m1.8–2.4 m2.3–2.9 m2.9–4.0 m3.9–5.6 m5.1–7.2 m6.8–10.8 m10.7–16.3 m16.0–25.6 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m1.1–1.2 m1.5 m3.1 m2.4–3.2 m3.1–3.9 m3.9–5.3 m5.2–7.5 m6.8–9.6 m9.0–14.4 m14.2–21.7 m21.3–34.1 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m1.4–1.5 m1.9 m3.9 m3.0–4.0 m3.9–4.8 m4.8–6.6 m6.5–9.4 m8.6–12.0 m11.3–18.0 m17.8–27.1 m26.6–42.6 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m1.7–1.8 m2.3 m4.7 m3.6–4.8 m4.7–5.8 m5.8–7.9 m7.7–11.3 m10.3–14.4 m13.6–21.6 m21.4–32.5 m32.0–51.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m2.2–2.4 m3.0 m6.2 m4.8–6.4 m6.2–7.8 m7.8–10.6 m10.3–15.0 m13.7–19.2 m18.1–28.8 m28.5–43.4 m42.6–68.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m2.8–3.0 m3.8 m7.8 m6.0–8.0 m7.8–9.7 m9.7–13.2 m12.9–18.8 m17.1–24.0 m22.6–36.0 m35.6–54.2 m53.3–85.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m3.4–3.6 m4.6 m9.4 m7.2–9.6 m9.4–11.6 m11.6–15.8 m15.5–22.6 m20.5–28.8 m27.1–43.2 m42.7–65.0 m64.0–102.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m4.2–4.5 m5.7 m11.7 m9.0–12.0 m11.7–14.5 m14.5–19.8 m19.4–28.2 m25.6–36.0 m33.9–54.0 m53.4–81.3 m80.0–127.9 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m5.6–6.0 m7.6 m15.6 m12.0–16.0 m15.6–19.4 m19.4–26.4 m25.8–37.6 m34.2–48.0 m45.2–72.0 m71.2–108.4 m106.6–170.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m7.0–7.5 m9.5 m19.5 m15.0–20.0 m19.5–24.2 m24.2–33.0 m32.2–47.0 m42.8–60.0 m56.5–90.0 m89.0–135.5 m133.2–213.2 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m8.4–9.0 m11.4 m23.4 m18.0–24.0 m23.4–29.1 m29.1–39.6 m38.7–56.4 m51.3–72.0 m67.8–108.0 m106.8–162.6 m159.9–255.9 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)578 m²32.0 × 18.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)116 m²14.3 × 8.1 m
Lit city square (15 lux)39 m²8.3 × 4.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)19 m²5.9 × 3.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)12 m²4.5 × 2.5 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio16:9 (4K HD)
Audible Noise35 dB / 32 dB (Eco)
Best Used ForHigher Education House of Worship Corporate/Business Digital Signage Museum/Exhibits
Brightness6,500 Lumens (ISO) 2
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelHDBaseT: RJ-45 HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) x 2 Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A
Contrast15,000:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 3840x2160
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesOption Slots 24/7 Operation Edge Blending Geometric Correction Crestron RoomView™
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light SourceLaser Phosphor
Light Source Life20,000 hours / 25,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power500 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size6.69" x 19.61" x 17.32" (HxWxD)
ReleasedNovember 2024
Resolution3840x2160 w/pixel shifting
StatusShipping
Street Price$10,168 (USD)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Warranty3 Years
Weight39.7 lbs

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

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
ET-DLE020 Short Zoom0.28–0.3:12.8–3.0 m
ET-DLE035 Fixed0.38:13.8 m
ET-DLE060 Zoom0.6–0.8:16.0–8.0 m
ET-DLE055 Fixed0.78:17.8 m
ET-DLE085 Zoom0.78–0.97:17.8–9.7 m
ET-DLE105 Zoom0.97–1.32:19.7–13.2 m
ET-DLE150 Zoom1.29–1.88:112.9–18.8 m
ET-DLE170 Zoom1.71–2.4:117.1–24.0 m
ET-DLE250 Zoom2.26–3.6:122.6–36.0 m
ET-DLE350 Zoom3.56–5.42:135.6–54.2 m
ET-DLE450 Zoom5.33–8.53:153.3–85.3 m

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