New led/laser light source projectors introduced

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a provider of professional projector solutions, today announced the immediate availability of its new SOLID SHINE™ Series of lamp-free projectors with DIGITAL LINK technology.

The LED/laser light source in the SOLID SHINE™ Series of 1-Chip DLP™ projectors delivers up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation.

All SOLID SHINE™ Series projectors are equipped with a DIGITAL LINK terminal, and by combining the optional ET-YFB100G Digital Interface Box with its HDMI and other input terminals, transmission of uncompressed HD digital video, audio and control signals (Ethernet, RS-232C) for up to 100 meters (328 feet) through a single CAT5e (STP) cable or higher is made possible.

Solid Shine™ Series Specifications:

Model

PT-RZ370U

PT-RW330U

PT-RZ470UK/UW*

PT-RW430UK/UW*

Brightness

3,500 lumens

Resolution

1080p (1,920 x 1,080)

WXGA (1,280 x 800)

1080p (1,920 x 1,080)

WXGA (1,280 x 800)

Contrast Ratio

10,000: 1

20,000:1

MSRP

$5,899

$4,599

$6,799

$5,499

Availability

January 2013

March 2013

The PT-RZ370Series, which includes the PT-RZ370U and PT-RW330U, are available immediately through authorized Panasonic resellers at an MSRP of $5,899 and $4,599, respectively. The PT-RZ470Series, which includes the PT-RZ470UK/UW and PT-RW430UK/UW will be available in March at an MSRP of $6,799 and $5,499, respectively.

For more information, visit http://panasonic.com/business/projectors/ or email pjsolutions@us.panasonic.com.