Panasonic PT-REZ80B Black Projector - 8000 Lumens, 16:10 WUXGA, 1.36-2.10:1 Throw Ratio - Laser Lamp-Free Installation

Panasonic 8000 ANSI Lumens PT-REZ80BEJ Black Laser Lamp-Free Installation Projector - Standard Lens Supplied - 16:10 Aspect Ratio WUXGA Resolution 25,000:1 Contrast Ratio with multiple HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet RJ45 connectivity, and Intel® SDM compatible expansion slot - complete with Manufacturer's 3 Year Warranty

New scene-recognition circuitry and a higher 25,000:1 contrast ratio improve Dynamic Contrast dramatically, and colours are vibrant yet accurate thanks to Rich Color Enhancer technology. Black-level adjustment evolves to enable seamless blending on curved screens, while Gradation Smoother easily corrects colour banding via remote control. To adapt projection to any situation, the PT-REZ80 works with new optional lenses and features an Intel® SDM-ready slot to integrate optional function boards (sold separately) that expand and scale connectivity. You can import user test patterns, use NFC function to save prep time and streamline adjustment with pre-activated Geo Pro upgrade kits. PT-REZ80 features an optical engine and laser light source module compliant with the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529) standard and a refined liquid cooling system that enable up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free projection. Backup Input and Multi Laser Drive Engine further enhance reliability and add insurance against interruptions.

Evolved Dynamic Contrast

In addition to a higher 25,000:1 contrast ratio, Evolved Dynamic Contrast gains new scene analysis circuitry that more accurately recognizes light and dark areas of the image. The difference between black, white, and contrasting colors stands out more dramatically than ever before. It minimizes dimming when projecting contrast-rich content and makes black deeper and whites brighter. Each video frame is analysed in real-time, and light output is continuously adjusted to meet the precise contrast requirements of each scene.

Rich Color Enhancer for Vivid, Accurate Colours

Rich Color Enhancer is an original technology that lets you optimize the reproduction of different kinds of content by selecting the appropriate operating mode. Dynamic Mode offers an ideal balance of high brightness and vibrant colour for clear image visibility in bright environments. Standard Mode expands red-channel output for deeper and more accurate expression of the colour red, which is vital when displaying artwork and other colour-rich content in museums, exhibition halls, and themed or location-based entertainment attractions.

Gradation Smoother to Reduce Colour Banding

Gradation Smoother reduces banding in gradients of shaded colour, which can become evident in images lacking enough colour bit-depth. Use the projector remote to select three levels of image correction depending on how much banding is present, or disable the function when it’s unnecessary. Gradation Smoother is a lifesaver when banding is apparent and there’s no time to re-edit the content.

Detail Clarity Processor 4 Improves Image Clarity and Sharpness

Detail Clarity Processor 4 analyses video signal frequency bands for each scene, extracting distribution information of ultra-high, high, mid, and low-frequency components. Panasonic’s unique image quality correction circuitry then applies optimal processing enhancement to each area of the screen. Building on the capabilities of Detail Clarity Processor 3 available on previous Panasonic 1-Chip DLP™ projectors, Detail Clarity Processor 4 significantly improves the sense of clarity, making fine details seem crisp, sharp, and lifelike.

Adjust Black Levels on Curved Screens

Achieving uniform black levels inside blended areas on curved screens has always been difficult. This is because the curvature of the screen distorts the width of the black borders that define the area of adjustment. Panasonic answers the problem with flexible black-level adjustment to suit arbitrary screen shapes. You can use up to 17 control points to reshape black borders so they fit the screen symmetrically without distortion. Black levels can be set precisely within a half-pixel margin, so blends are indiscernible even when viewing the screen at close range.

Adjust Black Levels Inside and Outside the Image Display Area

Panasonic’s black-level adjustment can eliminate distracting black-level bumps that can sometimes appear in blends outside of the image display area after geometric adjustment is applied. By unlinking black-level adjustment from geometric adjustment, black-level settings can be applied to the entire blend, including the image overlaps outside the image display area, for a completely seamless multi-screen image.

Supports Widescreen Input Signals

Single-chip DLP™ projectors are a popular way to unite on-site and remote teams in hybrid conferencing spaces. The latest video-conferencing software layouts can output a 21:9 signal to the projector so that the faces of remote participants appear along the bottom of the screen at eye level with those seated in the room. This promotes natural and fluent communication between members of the group. In addition, with more games, films, documentaries, and other immersive content being produced with a 21:9 aspect ratio, it makes sense to invest in a projector that can deliver a cinematic experience.

Works with an All-New Lens Lineup

PT-REZ80 works with an all-new lineup of optional fixed, zoom, and ultra-short-throw zoom lenses for selected Panasonic 1-Chip DLP™ projectors, making it possible to deliver immersive experiences in spaces of any size. The lenses improve native contrast performance by as much as 16% and have a wider range of powered lens-shift adjustment compared to previous lenses. They feature Lens Memory and Auto Lens Identification functions and now offer powered periphery focus adjustment* operable via remote control or the Smart Projector Control** app. (*Excluding ET-C1S600 and ET-C1T700 lenses. **Available free from the App Store or the Google Play store. Check device and OS compatibility before downloading and installing the app on your device.)

Wide Scalability with Intel® SDM-ready Slot

Intel® SDM-ready slot integrates optional proprietary or third-party function boards. These reduce installation complexity and make it easier to adapt, scale, and expand your projector’s connectivity to suit different applications and event-site infrastructure. The projector works with Panasonic’s DIGITAL LINK Terminal Board (TY-SB01DL), 12G-SDI Terminal Board (TY-SB01QS), 12G-SDI Optical Function Board (TY-SB01FB), and Wireless Presentation System PressIT Receiver Board (TY-SB01WP), as well as selected third-party PC boards, terminal boards, and AVoIP boards. (boards sold separately, transmission method to the slot must be by HDMI™ signal)

Import and Save Your Custom Test Patterns

In addition to 10 built-in test patterns, you can now import and save up to three user test patterns to the projector. You can save your preferred test patterns or use your client’s content to calibrate the projector before connecting the video source. Access compatible BMP or PNG image files saved to USB memory via the Test Pattern menu, where they can be saved, renamed, or deleted using the projector remote control.

Save Prep Time Before Setup with NFC Function

NFC function allows you to prepare your projector for installation and setup at the event site when AC power is unavailable or when OSD projection isn’t possible. To connect, just place your phone on the NFC decal and then use the Smart Projector Control app to read and write settings such as Projector ID and IP address. Projectors can be prepped for immediate network connection and setup when power rolls out on the installation site, saving time and resources. After the event has concluded, projector settings can be reset to factory defaults while unplugged, an action that used to require OSD menu projection.

Flexible Screen Adjustment via Remote Control

Free Grid lets you easily fix image distortion caused by uneven projection surfaces or objects on flat or curved screens using the projector remote control. Reshape the image by adjusting control points or V/H lines on an overlaid grid. Select from various grid resolutions between 2 x 2 and 17 x 17 lines depending on the precision you require. Work progress is saved automatically, and grid and control-point colours can be changed for best visibility over the background image.

Preactivated Upgrade Kits for Geo Pro Software

PT-REZ80 ships with preactivated licenses for upgrade kits that come bundled with free Geometry Manager Pro software. (Visit PASS to register your projector and download free Geometry Manager Pro software)

Quickly Find the Correct Projection Angle

Laser projectors can be installed at any angle through 360° to map images over floors, walls, and 3D objects. However, adjusting the projection angle to match the one specified in the design simulation can be tricky, especially if the projector is difficult to reach. PT-REZ80 features a gyro sensor that detects changes to the projector’s body pitch and roll angles and displays the information graphically in the OSD settings menu. Installers no longer need assistance to check the projection angle as the body is adjusted. They can view the on-screen graphic and adjust the projector angle as necessary before securing the unit.

Dust-Resistant Optical Engine and Liquid Cooling System

PT-REZ80 features an optical engine and laser light source module compliant with the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529) standard, eliminating the need for an air filter and enabling 20,000 hours of maintenance-free projection. Reliability is proven by accelerated dust-chamber testing in significantly dustier conditions than those in which some competitive products are tested. A refined liquid-cooling system enables continuous operation in dusty environments with significantly lower noise levels than the previous series, ideal for quiet spaces such as museums. In addition, the stylish new cabinet design blends unobtrusively into the space to minimize distractions.

Remote Preview LITE for Monitoring During Events

Remote Preview LITE lets the projectionist confirm connectivity and assess image adjustment changes prior to video projection by viewing thumbnails of the input signal on a laptop. This is useful at events such as live concerts where opportunities to check content on screen are limited due to soundchecks, sunlight on the screen, and other logistical factors. Accessed via software or web browser, Remote Preview LITE works with the projector in Standby (while set to Pre-Show Mode) or with the shutter on and reduces the chance of errors before the performance.

Backup Input Redundancy

Two identical signals can be simultaneously transmitted to HDMI 1 (Primary) and HDMI 2 (Backup). If transmission to the primary input is interrupted, the projector switches to the backup automatically. This layer of insurance gives greater peace of mind during events where image display can’t be interrupted. (Note: Primary Input (HDMI 1) and Backup Input (HDMI 2) terminal assignment is fixed. Input signals to primary and backup inputs must be identical.)

Highly Reliable Multi-Laser Drive Engine

Multiple laser modules are equipped with unique Failover Circuitry technology. If a single laser diode fails, Failover Circuitry continues supplying electricity to the module’s functional diodes, minimizing brightness loss. If the same issue were to occur in projectors without Failover Circuitry, all diodes in the module might shut down, resulting in a significant loss of brightness.

Additional Features

Supports Art-Net DMX, PJLink™, Crestron Connected® V2, Crestron® XiO Cloud, Extron XTP®, and IPv6 / 1 USB port for DC 5 V/2 A power supply, 1 USB port for optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module and data transfer from USB memory devices / Compatible with the new Multiple PJ Firmware Batch Update Tool / Contrast Sync and Shutter Sync Functions / Data-Cloning Function via LAN or USB / Free 360° Installation / Quick Start and Quick Off / Multi-screen Support System / Multi-Unit Brightness and Color Control / DICOM Simulation Mode / Waveform Monitor Function