This review will take a look at the Panasonic’s new 4K single-chip DLP projectors. The Panasonic PT-FRQ50 series of single-chip DLP laser projectors are designed for entertainment, rental and corporate installations. It offers 5200 lumens, dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000;1 and native 4K (3840×2160) for educational, corporate, art and museum exhibitions.
Panasonic PT-FRQ50 supports 240Hz/1080p frame rates as well as a laser/phosphor light engine rated for 20,000 hours of low-maintenance operation.The PT-FRQ50 uses sealed optical unit resistant to dusty spaces, cooling by radiators + watercooling , no filters to change, relatively wide optics (1.46 – 2.94:1), 24/7 operability thanks to doubled components inside the chassis…
If it retains characteristics of previous generations, it stands out for the integration of the DMD DLP650TE chip, by which we mean a 0.65 inch with native resolution of 1080p but capable of emulating a UHD 3840×2160 resolution at using an XPR X4 treatment.
Panasonic business projectors are designed to operate for long periods of time without maintenance and the build and assembly quality is consistent. The PT-FRQ50 is almost 17 kilos on the scale (16.5 kg) are not easy to handle. Its rectangular shape is massive with the following dimensions: 498 × 168 × 492 mm. It will be found in two versions, one black and one white.
Panasonic PT-FRQ50 Specs
| Price | $4,999 MSRP |
| Technology | DLP w/ XPR (Single-Chip DMD) |
| Native Resolution | 1920x1080x4 |
| Brightness (Manufacturer Claim) | 5200 |
| Contrast | 20,000:1 |
| Zoom Lens Ratio | 2.0X |
| Lens Shift | Yes |
| Lamp Life | 20,000 |
| Weight | 35.5 |
| Warranty | 3-year or 12,000 hours |
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