Solid Shine Full Laser light source projection

Discover a whole new level of brighter visual experiences that last longer

Our laser projectors are designed so that big, bright, colourful images can be enjoyed, experienced and remembered while forgetting about maintenance.

Significant advancements in projection technology means that today’s projectors are brighter than ever, easier to install, and less expensive to maintain. Why? Because they use laser technology, which offers a higher ROI and boast a longer life-span compared with lamp-based projectors, especially for large venue settings and multi-projector setups in exhibitions or museums environments.

Laser light source vs conventional lamp-based projection:

PANASONIC LASER LIGHT SOURCE

Light source life span will last more than 20,000 hours
20,000 hours maintenance free lifetime
Real filter-free design with dust resistant optical parts
Operates at much lower temperature, requiring less energy
Instant-on/off technology reducing power consumption and making projector instantly usable
More eco-friendly
Able to adjust power consumption according to room lighting and brightness of the image

LAMP AS LIGHT SOURCE

Bulbs no longer functional after brightness falls to 50%
Lamp-life range: 1,500 to 6,000 hours
Needs up to 13 lamp changes during 20,000 hrs lifespan
Need to change or clean filter to keep optical parts free of dust
Needs up to 20 costly maintenance visits during 20,000 hrs lifespan
Warm-up time up to two minutes
Cool-down time five minutes or more
Remains connected to power supply during cool-down time, increasing power consumption
Bulb contains mercury and other toxic materials
Runs at 100% power requirement at all times, causing additional heat output

ROI team’s evaluation over the second half of 2014 finds clear advantages for the Panasonic RZ670 against the projectors most purchased by the Higher Education and Museums & Galleries sectors:

Brighter better projection: Cumulated Light Output 22% greater
Environmental stewardship: Carbon emission reduced by 26%
Lifetime Cost of Ownership: More than 11% lower

Source : ROI whitepaper on Laser projection

Thanks to Panasonic's 35 years of experience developing projection technologies, many of the world’s largest auditoriums, concert halls and world-renowned museums have relied on us to deliver superior picture quality and long-lasting reliability. And Panasonic has been at the forefront in developing and introducing the widest range of laser-illuminated projectors in the industry.

Continuous advancement in laser innovation means that we’re uniquely positioned to create a laser projector with a difference: one that assures up to 20,000 hours of maintenance free operation - for the whole projector – not just the light source, and one that surpasses any of its contemporaries for brightness and colour performance.

Unique Panasonic SOLID SHINE Laser Technology designed for high performance

Panasonic’s SOLID SHINE Laser technology provides solid reliability and long-lasting, uniform brightness that is unprecedented by conventional lamp-based projectors. Utilising solid-state laser light sources and a Panasonic original heat-resistant phosphor wheel, the SOLID SHINE projector range is engineered for continuous 24/7 projection and offers vibrant colours that do not degrade over time.

Panasonic recommends cleaning at point of purchase and after approximately 20,000 hours. Light source lifetime may be reduced depending on environmental conditions

SOLID SHINE Benefits

Outstanding picture quality

Accurate colour reproduction on 3-Chip DLP™ models

Combining 3-Chip DLP™ imaging with Panasonic's original SOLID SHINE Laser technology, these projectors guarantee crisp images with rich colours on every occasion. Featuring independent DMD modules for red, green, and blue, and a high-quality Colour Filter Prism for extremely accurate, Rec. 709-compliant colour performance. An expanded colour gamut produces astonishing true to life colours, with improved white balance accuracy for natural and lifelike image reproduction.

Improved white balance on 1-chip DLP™ models

On 1-chip DLP™ models, the outstanding performance of the SOLID SHINE Series stems from a four-segment Quartet Colour Harmoniser colour wheel that reduces energy loss from the light source, boosting perceived brightness and improving colour accuracy. This helps overcome the typical colour versus brightness trade off by eliminating the white segment from the colour wheel and replacing it with yellow.

The Quartet Colour Harmoniser reproduces a wider colour gamut than comparable laser projectors, which in turn allows white balance to be more adjustable and whites to appear more uniformly represented on all parts of the screen. Panasonic SOLID SHINE Laser projectors feature Quartet Colour Harmoniser that allows the white balance to be adjusted to a wider range of colour temperatures than ever before and produces whites with unparalleled uniformity for a natural and realistic picture quality.

SOLID SHINE: Unsurpassed image quality

Achieve image quality that’s far beyond that of any lamp-based system
Realise the perfect white balance for a natural and realistic picture quality
Reproduce a wider colour gamut than comparable laser projectors
Benefit from improved colour reproduction, white balance and perceived brightness through a robust heat-resistant phosphor wheel
Project a picture that more closely resembles the colours seen in real life than ever before

Long-lasting maintenance-free reliability

Superior performance with a low cost of ownership

These maintenance-free projectors are characterised by their long-lasting light-source, low power consumption and dust-resistant air-tight design.

Dust-proof performance

Panasonic projectors are tested for dustproof compliance under extremely severe conditions; making them ideal for use in areas with high traffic (such as lecture halls, museums and concert halls) that rapidly accumulate dust; reducing picture quality, and product lifespan.

SOLID SHINE Laser projectors feature a unique airtight optical block that exceeds rigorous dustproofing test requirements. It prevents dust from negatively impacting on image quality, enabling 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation for the entire projector unit. Better still, Panasonic 3-Chip DLP™ Laser projectors add a high-quality air filter and hermetically sealed light source that extends life and maintains picture quality in locations with high dust contamination.

Particular matter per cubic metre in different environments
0.030 mg/m3	0.080 mg/m3	0.110 mg/m3	0.150 mg/m3

Clean environment	General office environment	High traffic environment	Dusty environment

		WHO Europe Guideline for dust resistance	Panasonic Dust Test Standard Japanese Building Maintenance Association ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)

Improved filter-less design on RZ21 series

PT-RZ21K and PT-RQ22K projectors are equipped with an innovative cooling system with no filters. This unique Panasonic technology delivers real maintenance-free operation and also copes with smoke used in staging environments.

The improved DMD block has its own heat pipe cooling system inside a second chamber which is fully sealed and where no outside air can enter.This extra air chamber makes sure the vital parts of the projector have their own air source which can’t be affected by outside conditions and by dust.

Thanks to this efficient construction the projector is also safe to use in smoke conditions.

Panasonic conducted a smoke test under below harsh conditions:

-Ambient temperature : 5～10℃
-Light output: 10%
-Projection image: full black
-Smoke type : ROSCO standard (water based smoke*)
-Time: 170 hours acceleration test (170 hours = 20,000 hours simulation with this acceleration test considering the amount of smoke.)

Results from the test:

-The smoke did not enter into the optical block
-Optics such as the DMD block, the laser and phosphor wheel were protected from smoke.

* In dustier environment, more severe conditions or for use of oil-based smoke, we recommend to use a service filter to help reduce shut-down risk due to the potential accumulation of dust inside the radiator.

Advanced Liquid Cooling System assures reliable operation

SOLID SHINE laser projectors have a unique cooling system designed to suppress temperature rises by protecting the laser engine and cooling the laser light source modules - even during constant operation and in ambient temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F)*. This enables dependable operation without the downside of obtrusive and variable fan noise.

Find the ideal blend of brightness and maintenance-free durability

SOLID SHINE Laser projectors offer five different operational modes that help you find the ideal blend of brightness and maintenance-free longevity. This feature is ideal when used in darkened environments such as museums or control and surveillance rooms when full power isn’t necessary. Instead, users can choose up to three lower-brightness Long Life Modes that extend 24/7, 365-day operation up to 87,600 hours (about 10 years* of uninterrupted service) without the need to install a replacement light source. Users benefit from lower running costs by ensuring that the brightness delivered is no more than actually required.

*With OPERATING MODE set to LONG LIFE 3. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required within a shorter period. 24 hours/day × 365 days/year × 10 years = 87,600 hours.

* Featured on PT-RZ670 models and above

Durable Dual laser light engine for continuous reliability

Panasonic laser projectors feature a Dual Drive Laser Optical Engine* that has two discrete light sources that group laser diodes into modules. This means an uninterrupted projection even in the unlikely event a light source fails – which is ideal for mission-critical applications and high profile events. It also helps minimise brightness and colour degradation over the 20,000-hour maintenance-free service life.

*Excluding PT-RZ570

Flexible Installation

360-degree free installation

SOLID SHINE laser projectors can be installed safely in any orientation (vertically or horizontally) and rotated 360 degrees at any angle, allowing for a versatile range of environments and applications.

Projection at high altitude

SOLID SHINE Laser projectors can be used at higher elevations than lamp based products - up to 4,200 m*—with comparably less reduction in brightness.

*Depending on the models

Other feature : Rigorous testing

All Panasonic projectors go through rigorous reliability tests, so you can be assured of a product that meets the highest standards of manufacturing quality, and a product that is designed to last.

Products range

3-Chip DLP™

1-Chip DLP™

Related: SOLID SHINE LED/Laser Models

Warranty

Panasonic is offering an extended standard warranty of 20,000 hours – effectively covering the full lifetime of the laser light source of the projectors. You can look forward to consistently low running costs with maintenance-free, continuous and low-temperature operation for your whole projector; with no need to replace the light source or air filter.

Brochures

Catalogue

Whitepaper

Awards


PT-RQ13K/RZ12K/RS11K wins iF Design Award 2016	PT-RQ13K wins 2016 DIGI Award for Best New Technology Innovation in Digital Signage Displays	PT-RZ670 awarded Best Video Projection Product (10K Lumen or Less) by Rental Staging Systems magazine


PT-RZ670 wins DIGI Award for Best Next-Generation Display Device	PT-RZ670 awarded Best New System Projector at 2014 InfoComm Awards	"Hot Product Award" accolade from ProjectorReviews.com website
Pure AV shoot out In the blind test, organised by UK systems integrator Pure AV, 6,000 lumens laser projectors from Canon, Christie, Digital Projection, Epson, Panasonic and Sony were assessed by industry professionals from sectors including education, health and enterprise at the Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. The shootout assessed uniformity, brightness, contrast, colour reproduction and greyscale, with the 1-chip DLP™ Panasonic PT-RZ660 taking first place with a score of 41.2 out of 50. All manufacturers were required to use standard lenses and content was run from a single laptop and distributed via HDMI using identical length cables. Pure AV staff covered all projectors with a cabinet to ensure the judging was based solely on image quality. Download the full results here