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Panasonic intros new laser-projector for digital signage at NAB Show

AV technology solutions provider Panasonic recently announced the launch of its new PT-RZ12KU laser projector at the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters Show.

April 17, 2015

AV technology solutions provider Panasonic recently announced the launch of its new PT-RZ12KU laser projector at the 2015 National Association of Broadcasters Show.

According to Panasonic, the PT-RZ12KU weighs in at less than 95 pounds, making it "the world's lightest three-Chip DLP laser projector." The projector is aimed at providing high image quality for rental and staging, sports production and digital signage solutions, the company said. The 12,000 lm WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200) projector boasts 120 Hz frame-replacement technologies and is compatible with high-frame-rate content, reducing blur from motion, the company said. The PT-RZ12KU also features a contrast ratio of 20,000:1 that, with the high-resolution performance, is designed to make it ideal for simulation, monitoring and specialist education roles, the company said.

The new PT-RZ12KU projector allows for vertical, horizontal and tilting 360-degree projection enabled by a laser light source. With multiscreen projection and geometric adjustment, Panasonic said it emphasizes its focus on system and installation flexibility for its users. The PT-RS11KU is also a 12,000 lm laser projector with SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution that, along with the PT-RZ12KU, will be available for summer 2015.

"Both viewers and broadcasters demand life-like imagery from their AV products," said Art Rankin, vice president of AV technologies, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, in the announcement. "These new projectors provide another outstanding option for a laser-free projector that is taking clarity to the next level."