Panasonic Connect unveiled the RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP® Projector at ISE 2024, with the goal of making immersive 4K visual experiences accessible to all. The RQ7 Series offers greater flexibility and a broader selection of projection-mapping solutions for galleries, museums, and Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) attractions. It’s also Panasonic’s first projector series below 8,000lm to be Intel SDM-enabled for easy integration into existing infrastructure and AVoIP. 

The RQ7 Series 1-Chip DLP® Projector is 29% smaller and 16% lighter than the existing RZ790/RZ690 models for efficient installation, delivering smooth, detailed 4K resolution while enhancing red luminance and contrast performance.

Utilizing a 0.65-inch (16:9) DLP® chip and Panasonic’s Quad Pixel Drive technology, the RQ7 series projectors can project 240 Hz/1080p content with minimal motion blur and latency of 8ms or less. It works with the company’s optional Real-time Tracking Projection-Mapping System to fuse digital content and analog motion within interactive attractions.

Other highlights include improved Dynamic Contrast. Rich Color Enhancer offers vibrant red tones for artwork reproduction, with image quality further optimized by a new Museum Mode. For mapping, point-based black-level adjustment enables seamless blending on curved screens. Widescreen 21:9 conferencing software layouts and video content are also supported.

The RQ7’s optical engine and laser light source module achieve high dust-protection performance, conforming to the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529) standard, while the cooling system eliminates the need for a filter, supporting maintenance-free operation for 20,000 hours. Multi-Laser Drive Engine limits brightness loss in the unlikely event of diode failure, while the Backup Input can switch to a backup signal without screen-blanking. An ECO Mode reduces energy consumption and significantly extends operating life.

There are 4 models which will be available later this year with either 7,500 lumens or 6,500 lumens and 4K and WUXGA resolutions.

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