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ZH520

Eco-friendly compact high brightness Full HD laser projector

The ZH520 is one of Optoma's most compact and hassle-free Full HD 1080p DuraCore laser projectors to date. Designed for maintenance-free continuous operation, it delivers powerful image performance with flexible installation features and extensive connectivity options in a sleek, compact form factor, up to 34% smaller than previous Optoma models.¹

To support Optoma’s commitment to sustainability, the ZH520 cuts power consumption by up to 45% compared to Optoma’s lamp-based projectors.² Energy-saving DuraCore laser technology ensures a long product lifespan of up to 30,000 hours without the need for additional lamps, requires minimal maintenance, and is mercury-free, further lowering its carbon footprint.

An added benefit, the ZH520 features an external power supply offering more reliability, portability and energy efficiency.

Designed with the environment in mind, the eco-friendly chassis design is made with up to 50% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastics and the packaging contains up to 97% recyclable materials.³ In addition, the compact product and packaging size of the Optoma ZH520 projector allows 2x more products carried per container, resulting in more efficient logistics to help further reduce carbon emissions.¹

Geared for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other corporate spaces, the ZH520 features a 1.3x zoom for a flexible setup. For ultimate convenience it comes with an RS232 connection for monitoring and controlling and a built-in speaker.

Features

Lights on viewing

This versatile projector combines high brightness and vivid colors for vibrant, true-to-life visuals in any environment*. Make a lasting impression with bigger and bolder presentations any time of day.

*With no direct sunlight or lights directed on screen.

Laser technology

Optoma laser projectors use high-quality lasers to create the projected image. In many situations the perceived brightness from laser illumination projectors can be twice that of an equivalent lamp-based model. They also deliver increased efficiency to maintain consistent brightness, superior color performance, instant on/off and an extraordinary life span of up to 30,000 hours.

Full HD 1080p

1080p resolution gives you sharp and detailed images from HD content without downscaling or compression; perfect for watching Blu-ray movies, HD broadcasting and playing video games.

Amazing colors

Give powerful presentations and educational lessons with stunning colors. Optoma projectors provide reliable color performance suitable for any content and environment. From accurate sRGB colors for lifelike images to vibrant punchy presentations. We have a display mode to meet your needs. Perfect for a wide range of graphic and video presentations.

Next generation display management

Peace of mind

Optoma Management Suite (OMS Local)™ encompasses all Optoma display solutions in a single location to serve as an interface for simultaneously managing, monitoring and diagnosing issues across them all. Whether it's multiple devices in a school, exhibition hall or office space, OMS local is perfect for keeping in control.

OMS™ Local also helps to alert users when a problem arises, and for an extra layer of readiness, institutions can also use this platform to set alerts and broadcast emergency announcements.

Control

Featuring a wide range of options you can control and monitor the projector remotely.

• RS232
Optoma projector’s come with an extensive set of RS232 commands making it simple and easy to manage using any control system.

• AMX compatible
Dynamic discovery protocol is incorporated into the projector allowing for easy installation with AMX control systems.

• Crestron RoomView
Using the compatible RoomView® software you can power on/off, monitor, manage and control up to 250 projectors at the same time from any computer

• Extron IPLink compatible
Allows for easy installation with Extron control systems

Four corner correction

Adjust the keystone in both the vertical and horizontal plane. You can individually warp each corner of the image to create a perfectly square image. Ideal for image stacking, uneven walls or where projector placement is awkward and needs to be installed at an angle.

360 projection*

With 360° projection,images can be displayed in any orientation, giving you the freedom and versatility to install this projector in the desired location.

*For more information please refer to the user manual

24/7 operation

Optoma projectors have been designed to operate 24 hours a day in standard orientation. Perfect for applications where prolonged periods of use is required. Subject to 24 hour terms and conditions.

*24/7 Operation - standard lamp warranty applies. Projector warranty is based on standard business usage hours. For optimum performance Optoma recommends that your projector is turned off or placed in standby mode for 30 minutes every 24 hours to prolonging the life of your lamp.*

Auto power off

There may be instances when the projector is left running when not in use. To help save energy, the "auto power off" feature automatically turns off the projector after a set period of time if it is not being used

Integrated speaker

Complete your home entertainment experience with the convenience of a powerful built-in speaker for exceptional sound quality and an easy set up without the need for costly external speakers.

USB-Power

Use the USB-A port to power an HDMI dongle, such as Google Chromecast.
Specification
Display/image
Display technology
DLP®
Resolution
1080p Full HD (1920x1080)
Brightness
5,500 lumens
Contrast ratio
3,000,000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Aspect ratio - compatible
4:3,16:9
Keystone correction - horizontal
30°
Keystone correction - vertical
30°
Displayable colors (millions)
1073.4
Uniformity
75%
Lamp info
Light source type
Laser
LASER life
30,000 hours
Optical
Throw ratio
1.13:1 ~ 1.47:1
Projection distance
39.37" - 314.96"
Zoom
1.3
Zoom type
Manual
Focal length (mm)
16.90 ~ 21.61
Native offset
116%
Connectivity
Inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0
Outputs
1 x Audio 3.5mm, 1 x USB-A power 1.5A
Control
1 x RS232, 1 x RJ45
General
Noise level (min)
29dB
Noise level (max)
35dB
PC compatibility
FHD, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
2D compatibility
NTSC M/J, 3.58MHz, 4.43MHz PAL B/D/G/H/I/M/N, 4,43MHz SECAM B/D/G/K/K1/L, 4.25/4.4MHz 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz), 1080p(50/60Hz)
3D compatibility
Yes (DLP 3D; PC frame sequential 120Hz 3D, Blu-r
3D
Full 3D
Security
Security bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface
IP rating
IP6X
OSD / display languages
25 languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (traditional), Turkish, Vietnamese
24/7 operation
Yes
360° operation
Yes
Operating conditions
0°C ~ 40°C, Max. Humidity 80%, Max. Altitude 2,500m
Remote control
Card style
Speaker count
1
Watts per speaker
15W
In the box
AC power cordRemote control1x CR2025 batteryBasic user manual
Optional wireless models
UHDCast Pro
Power
Power supply
External power supply, 100V ~ 240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption (standby)
Power consumption (min)
128W
Power consumption (max)
205W
Weight and dimensions
Dimensions (W x D x H)
10.79" x 8.5" x 4.25"
Gross weight
10.14 lbs
Net weight
7.5 lbs
UPC
796435 44 693 2
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