Optoma recently expanded its range of DuraCore laser ProScene projectors for the professional installation market with the launch of the ZU720TST, the world’s first short throw, 7000 lumens, fixed lens, WUXGA laser projector. Following Optoma’s ZU720T, the ZU720TST projector offers the main features and benefits of its predecessor, including high brightness, color precision and quiet operation, while offering a short throw alternative, making it suitable for a variety of end-user applications, such as short throw digital signage in corridors, edge blending and projection mapping, simulation, and immersive installations.

The ZU720TST is 4K and HDR compatible and features a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, producing lifelike visuals with rich detail and bright colors. Designed to meet the demand for high brightness projectors that don’t require interchangeable lenses, the ZU720TST offers a fixed, telecentric lens design with full motorized lens-shift and 1.26x motorized zoom and focus. This design delivers the same flexibility of interchangeable lens solutions at a more affordable price-point. Capable of continuous 24-hour operation and featuring built-in edge-blending, warping and four-corner correction, the ZU720TST provides superior versatility to accommodate a variety of complex installations. Weighing only 28 pounds, which is less than half the weight of similar products on the market, the ZU720TST projector can be ceiling mounted several feet away from a wall or display surface for simple installations.

Engineered with DuraCore technology, the ProScene ZU720TST features a dust-resistant IP5X certified optical engine for 24/7 operation capabilities, offering true maintenance-free projection for up to 30,000 hours of powerful performance in Eco mode.  Along with its other features, the ZU720TST also offers several versatile installation modes including 360-degree and portrait. Its small chassis makes it a good choice for areas where space may be limited.

ZU720TST Key Features:

• WUXGA native resolution (1920 x 1200)
• Brightness: 7,000 ANSI lumens
• Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1 with extreme black enabled
• Color: HDR compatibility
• Throw ratio: 0.75-0-0.95:1
• Light Source: DuraCore laser with up to 30,000 hours of operation (Eco mode)
• Image size: Up to 300”
• Flexible installation features – 1.26x zoom, 24/7, 360-degree and portrait mode operation, built-in edge-blending, warping, full motorized lens shift and four-corner correction
• I/Os: 3x HDMI, HDBaseT, VGA, 3D Sync in and out, 12V trigger, LAN, RS-232 control and 2x 10W speakers

Analyst firm PMA Research provides worldwide quarterly sell-in reports covering Pico and Personal projectors, mainstream projectors for business, education and home theater, to large venue projectors for rental & staging and digital cinema. PMA Research also provides monthly sell-through reports on projector sales in the North American distribution, Pro AV and retail channels. According to PMA Research’s Y2020 Worldwide Projector Census, Optoma was the #1 DLP brand in the Americas for +500 lumens projectors.