Panasonic PT-VMZ7STU7

Laser LCD Projector, WUXGA, 7000 Lumens, D:W 0.80-1.01:1, V/H Lens Shift, White
Item #0600-7283 Model #PTVMZ7STU7

Overview

Panasonic PT-VMZ7STU7

Short-Throw 7000-Lumen LCD Laser Projector (White)

With brightness up to 7,000 ANSI lumens, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast, and WUXGA resolution, the Panasonic PT-VMZ7STU7 delivers bright, sharp, and realistic visuals via a compact, lightweight body. It offers high performance and improved sustainability in a space-efficient, whisper-quiet design adapting seamlessly and unobtrusively to various physical layouts.

This short-throw LCD projector is designed to minimize screen shadowing while projecting a 100-inch image from just 5.6 feet (1.72 m). Powered focus eliminates manual adjustment hassle, while 1.2x optical zoom, wide-range vertical/horizontal lens shift, and Curved Screen Correction enhance layout flexibility. Daylight View Basic optimizes image quality according to ambient lighting for striking clarity in open, well-lit meeting spaces and classrooms. Additionally, a new Vivid Green Mode enhances green vibrancy, ideal for applications such as golf simulation.

The eco-friendly design results in a projector body containing as much as 56% recycled resins. The laser light source and long-life ECO Filter need no maintenance for 20,000 hours, reducing cost and waste.

The PT-VMZ7STU7 is part of the VMZ7ST Series: compact, eco-friendly short-throw projectors that fit diverse applications, from offices and classrooms to golf simulators and digital museums. Delivering vivid, shadow-free visuals up to 300 inches, their high brightness and brilliant colors bring content to life. With resource-friendly features, the series integrates into any layout, exceeding your expectations for stable, efficient, and reliable long-term operation.

Note: the PT-VMZ7STU7 is a white projector. See PT-VMZ7STBU7 for the black model. For the 6200-lumen version, see the PT-VMZ6STBU7 (black) and PT-VMZ6STU7 (white).

Features

Stress-free Installation Adapts to Your Layout

  • Short-Throw Lens with Powered Focus via Remote Control: Unlock stunning visuals in compact spaces. The VMZ7ST Series’ 0.797–1.01:1 throw ratio projects large images up to 300 inches (16:10) while minimizing shadows from presenters or guests. Powered focus offers swift adjustment via remote control without the hassle of manual adjustment in hard-to-reach locations.

  • Installation Freedom with 1.2x Optical Zoom and Wide-Range Shift: Enjoy greater installation flexibility with the built-in 1.2x optical zoom, which makes it easier to avoid ceiling obstructions. The projector offers +50% vertical and ±20% horizontal lens shift, accommodating off-axis or high mounting positions while maintaining image geometry. This adaptability is ideal for challenging layouts where the optimal projector position isn’t available.

    Digital Zoom Extender and Digital Image Shift1: Digital Zoom Extender increases the projector’s throw distance beyond its optical zoom range, making it possible to reuse your existing ceiling mount or install the projector farther from the screen, saving construction work. Digital Image Shift allows the image to move up to 10% in any direction for off-axis or high-ceiling installations.

  • Quickly Find the Projection Angle with Angle Monitor (NEW): Aligning the projection angle with the design simulation can be challenging and usually requires two people. The VMZ7ST Series features a built-in gyro sensor that detects changes in the projector’s pitch and roll angles, which are graphically displayed in the OSD menu2. Installers can adjust the projection angle without needing assistance.

  • Upgraded Screen Adjustment with New GUI (NEW): The VMZ7ST Series introduces an upgraded Screen Adjustment suite with an intuitive new Graphical User Interface (GUI). Designed to simplify setup in various spaces—including curved screens—the GUI streamlines adjustments via remote control without the need for a connected PC, making installation faster, easier, and more flexible than ever.

  • Precise Line Adjustment via Grid Function (NEW): Grid function enables correction of minor distortion by adjusting horizontal or vertical lines on a fixed 11 x 17 grid. Correction is easily performed via remote control.

  • Enhanced Curved Screen Correction (NEW): Curved Correction now allows each side of the image to be adjusted independently—unlike previous models, where opposite sides moved in tandem. This added flexibility supports more accurate correction on curved surfaces, ideal for sports simulators, museum exhibits, and corporate displays.

  • 6-Point Screen Adjustment System for Corner Projection: For corner-based or column projections, the 6-Point Screen Adjustment system enables fine-tuned control over image geometry. It’s ideal for maximizing screen use in compact meeting spaces or creating striking visual installations in galleries and showrooms.

  • Independent 4-Corner Adjustment: Correct trapezoidal distortion from off-center or angled projector placement. 4-Corner Adjustment lets users independently control each image corner via remote control. Settings can be saved and reapplied, streamlining setup across multiple rooms or sessions.

  • Maintain Aspect Ratio for Natural Scaling: Maintain Aspect Ratio preserves the image’s proportions during adjustment, preventing warping or stretching. It ensures content looks natural while still allowing for edge-to-edge alignment, providing a clean, professional finish in any space.

  • Single-Cable 4K DIGITAL LINK Solution3: 4K DIGITAL LINK is a connection based on HDBaseT™ that supports long-distance video, audio, and control-signal transmission via a single CAT 5e LAN cable, reducing installation complexity in large venues with a remote server room.

  • Accepts 4K Signals3 via HDMI™ and DIGITAL LINK: The VMZ7ST Series accepts 4K1 video signals via DIGITAL LINK and HDMI™ terminals, simplifying projector integration into your existing infrastructure. This capability enables 4K1 signal transmission to display endpoints with varying screen resolutions, eliminating the need for external converters or content re-encoding.

  • Supports Next-Generation Control Protocols (NEW): Dedicated LAN terminal and DIGITAL LINK connections support the latest protocols, including IPv6, Art-Net DMX, PJLink™ (Class 2), Crestron Connected® V2, Crestron® XiO Cloud, and Extron XTP®. The projector also includes an emulation function to ensure compatibility with legacy management software. (Note: The optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module does not support IPv6.)

  • Data Cloning Function via LAN or USB Memory Devices (NEW): Adjusting each projector in your fleet can be time-consuming. To expedite this task, the VMZ7ST Series features a data cloning function that allows main projector settings, including saved adjustment data, to be copied to sub-projectors via LAN or USB flash memory device.4

  • Project Wirelessly from Your Smartphone or Laptop: Share content wirelessly from your laptop or smartphone. Just scan the QR code5  shown in the on-screen display menu using your smartphone’s camera, and your device will connect to the projector automatically over wireless LAN, with no SSID or passwords required. Use free Panasonic wireless apps6 to beam your media to the big screen.

  • Share Seamlessly with PressIT: Share your device screen wirelessly and switch presenters freely. PressIT7, Panasonic’s optional Wireless Presentation System, supports screen-sharing at the press of a button. PressIT comprises transmitters connected to your devices8 and a receiver connected to the projector. For neat installation, power is supplied via the projector’s DC 5 V/2 A USB port. 

Clear Projection in Bright Spaces

  • Enhance Visual Impact with Striking Graphics: The VMZ7STU7 features a high-efficiency optical engine that delivers up to 7,000 lumens9 brightness, ensuring vibrant, consistently beautiful visuals even on large screens. Its 5,000,000:110 contrast ratio boosts the impact of colorful content, providing depth and dimensionality essential for an engaging viewing experience.

  • High 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast (NEW): Input signals are analyzed frame by frame to regulate light output for best contrast performance in every scene. As well as accurately reproducing pictures that contain a mix of dark and bright hues, Dynamic Contrast is more energy efficient than other technologies and can be optimized to suit the content or the room’s lighting. The projector’s high 5,000,000:110 contrast ratio provides better detail definition in shadows with deeper blacks, brighter whites, and more natural skin tones for a better sense of depth and definition.

  • Optimized Visuals for Bright Spaces: Daylight View Basic uses a sensor to measure ambient light levels in your space and adjusts sharpness, halftone color, contrast, and brightness to optimize image visibility regardless of room illumination. The result is a clearer, more detailed image, even in challenging conditions.

  • Smooth, Crisp Details at WUXGA Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) LCD panels improve detail definition for a more comfortable and insightful experience. Text edges are smooth, sharp, and easy to read, even for those seated furthest from the screen.

  • Vivid Green Mode for Lifelike Sports Simulation (NEW): The VMZ7ST Series introduces a new Vivid Green Mode that enhances green tones for brighter, more natural-looking images—ideal for golf and other sports simulations. By adjusting signal gain and optimizing color balance, this mode delivers deeper greens and brighter midtones for a more vivid and engaging viewing experience.
  • Supports Widescreen Video Content (NEW): Display widescreen content, such as 21:9 video conferencing layouts, at its original aspect ratio11. Remote participants’ faces can be aligned at eye level with in-room attendees, improving communication and engagement during meetings or classes.

  • Quiet Operation for Hybrid Lessons and Meetings: The PT-VMZ7STU7 projector's heat-resistant light source reduces operating noise, enhancing the clarity of conversations during in-person or hybrid lessons and meetings. In Quiet 2 Mode, operating noise is as low as 27 dB—about as soft as the sound of rustling leaves.

Eco-Friendly Design

  • Features Eco-Friendly Recycled Materials (NEW): The VMZ7ST Series is designed with sustainability in mind. The plastic used in the projector’s main body contains approximately 56%12 recycled resin to reduce reliance on virgin plastics. Recyclable cardboard insulation replaces foam in the shipping carton, and unnecessary packaging has been eliminated to cut waste. These efforts support eco-conscious manufacturing and help your organization reduce its footprint throughout the projector’s lifecycle.
  • No Light-Source Maintenance for 20,000 Hours: The VMZ7ST Series offers more than consistent, long-lasting picture quality. Its laser light source also operates for about 20,000 hours13 without maintenance, outperforming lamp projectors that may require several lamp replacements over the same period. This reduces operating costs and eliminates mercury lamp disposal.
  • Long-Life ECO Filter Reduces Downtime: ECO Filter includes a Micro-Cut Filter that collects minute dust particles with an electrostatic effect. With the dust-resistant projector cabinet design, ECO Filter enables low maintenance and long-term use with less downtime. Filter replacement is recommended at about 20,000 hours14 when used in typical commercial environments. If it’s necessary to maintain the filter before then, it can be washed and reused15, reducing cost and waste.
  • Auto Power On: Save Power, Streamline Operation (NEW): The VMZ7ST Series features an Auto Power On function16 that automatically turns the projector on from standby and begins projection when an input signal is detected. This allows presenters to turn off the projector between sessions without worrying about delays, streamlining daily use and reducing unnecessary energy consumption.
  • Image Detection: Smart Power Savings (NEW): A new Image Detection function17  helps reduce power consumption during inactivity. If no change is detected in the projected image for a set time, the projector can automatically dim the light output by 50% or turn off the light source. The timer is adjustable, and brightness returns seamlessly when activity resumes18, reducing energy waste without interrupting the experience.
  • Start Work Faster with Quick On: The VMZ7ST Series includes a Quick Startup mode. When enabled, the projector displays your content at full brightness in about one second19 when started from standby—no fade-in delay as with lamp-based models. This helps you resume presentations quickly, minimizing distractions. Additionally, Direct Power Off20 lets you shut down the projector using the room breaker or by unplugging the power cord—no cooldown required.

  • Dual HDMI™ Inputs Support CEC Command-Compatible Signals: Both HDMI™ inputs support Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) command-compatible signals from compatible devices. This feature allows limited projector control via the source device, streamlining operation. (Note: The link control may not operate normally depending on the connected CEC command-compatible device.)

  • Effortless Automation with Built-In Scheduling (NEW): The VMZ7ST Series introduces a new scheduling feature accessed via the OSD settings menu. You can program the projector to perform automated actions, including power on/off, shutter activation, and input selection, at specific times throughout the week. This functionality streamlines operations, reduces manual labor, and optimizes resource management.
  • Works with Multi Monitoring & Control Software: The VMZ7ST Series is compatible with Multi Monitoring & Control Software, which enables management of up to 2,048 display devices from a remote PC over LAN. The software facilitates status monitoring, device control, playlist delivery, playback scheduling, and system map visualization. 

Other Features

  • Shutter function and Auto Image Rotation function
  • Lens Block detection reduces light output when lens is obstructed to prevent damage
  • Audible remote control feedback for projector on/off
  • Security slot and customizable startup logo
  • ECO Management System
  • USB port for DC 5 V/2 A power supply, data transfer,
    and optional wireless module
  • Compatible with the Multiple PJ Firmware Batch Update Tool
  • Presentation Support System
  • Multi-Screen Support System
  • Multi-Unit Brightness and Color Control
  • DICOM Simulation Mode
Notes

1 Resolution decreases when using Digital Zoom Extender and Digital Image Shift. When using Digital Zoom Extender, the image reduction rate can be adjusted up to 80%. If set below 100%, the image position can be shifted vertically or horizontally using Digital Image Shift. Some screen correction functions are unavailable when using this function, and the range of corner adjustment is limited. Using the same projector mount may not be possible in every situation.

2 The displayed values are based on the results of angle sensor detection and may differ from the actual projection angle. They are for reference only, and accuracy is not guaranteed.

3 4K input signals are converted to the projector’s resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels) upon projection. YPBPR 4:2:0 format only for 4K/30p input via DIGITAL LINK.

4 Supported on identical models only. Excludes passwords, projector name/ID, time, date, time zone, and network settings. Data can be copied to a maximum of 99 sub-projectors via LAN.

5 QR Code connection to Wireless LAN requires the optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module (sold separately). Product availability may vary by country or region.

6 Free software is available for Windows® PC. Wireless Projector app is available from the App Store or the Google Play store. Please check the compatibility of your device before installation.

7 Wireless Presentation System PressIT is sold separately. Availability may vary by country or region.

8 USB Type-C terminal of the video output device requires support for DisplayPort™ ALT Mode (video output function) and power supply function (5 V/0.9 A). PressIT app (available free from the App Store or the Google Play store) is required when using Android™ or iOS/iPadOS devices. For more details, please refer to the operating manual

9 Measured when [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and [LIGHT POWER] is set to [NORMAL]. Measurement, measuring conditions, and notation method comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. Value is the average of all products when shipped.

10 Full On/Full Off, when [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [1]. Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. Value is the average of all products when shipped.

11 Resolution may be reduced when projecting widescreen content at its native aspect ratio.

12 By total weight of plastic parts in the projector main unit. Excludes projection lenses, printed circuit boards, labels, cables, connectors, electronic components, optical components, ESD components, EMI component adhesives, and coatings.

 13 Around this time, the light output will have decreased to approximately 50 % of its original level ([PICTURE MODE]: [DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] set to [2], temperature 30 °C [86 °F], elevation 700 m [2,297 ft] with 0.15 mg/m3 of particulate matter). The estimated time until light output declines to 50 % varies depending on the environment. Filter cleaning cycle: 20,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.08 mg/m3), 10,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.15 mg/m3). The filter cleaning cycle varies depending on the environment.

 14 Filter cleaning cycle: 20,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.08 mg/m3), 10,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.15 mg/m3).

 15 Filter can be washed and reused up to two times. When washing the filter with water, please follow the procedures listed in the operating instructions.

 16 Settings cannot be made when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] or when [IN STANDBY MODE] is set to [ON] in the [AUDIO SETTINGS] menu. Auto Power On is supported when the input signal is transmitted via HDMI™ or COMPUTER IN terminals.

 17 If the projector enters standby while in Image Detection power-saving mode, resumption time may vary depending on standby settings and input source. Settings cannot be made when [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to anything other than [OFF], [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [LIGHT POWER] is set to anything other than [NORMAL], a [TEST PATTERN] is displayed, or there is no signal. Image Detection function is supported when the input signal is transmitted via HDMI™ or COMPUTER IN terminals.

 18  If the projector enters standby while in Image Detection power-saving mode, resumption time may vary depending on standby settings and input source. Settings cannot be made when [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to anything other than [OFF], [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [LIGHT POWER] is set to anything other than [NORMAL], a [TEST PATTERN] is displayed, or there is no signal. Image Detection function is supported when the input signal is transmitted via HDMI™ or COMPUTER IN terminals.

 19 When [ECO MANAGEMENT] > [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON]. [QUICK STARTUP] is unavailable after the [AVAILABLE PERIOD] setting has expired. When [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON], the projector continues to warm up, increasing power consumption. When [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON], the standby period when the [QUICK STARTUP] function is valid will be added as the projector runtime. [QUICK STARTUP] cannot be set when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO]. Time varies depending on connection terminals, signals, and other conditions.

 20 Settings made just before power is disconnected may not be retained on the next startup.

Specifications

Projector type LCD
LCD panel  
    Panel size 0.64 in (16.3 mm) diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)
    Display method Transparent LCD panel (× 3, R/G/B)
    Pixels 2,304,000 (1920 × 1200) pixels x 3
Light type Laser diodes
Light output1 7,000 lumens2 / 7,000 lumens (ANSI)3
Time until light output declines to 50%4 20,000 hours (NORMAL/QUIET) / 24,000 hours (ECO)
Resolution WUXGA (1920 × 1200 pixels)
Contrast ratio2 5,000,000:1 (Full On/Full Off)
(When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [1].)
Screen size (diagonal) 70–300 in (1.77–7.62 m), 16:10 aspect ratio
Center-to-corner zone ratio2 85%
Lens 1.2x manual zoom (throw ratio: 0.797–1.01:1) 
Powered focus, F 1.53–1.66, f 11.3–14.2 mm
Digital Zoom Extender5 Throw Ratio 0.797–1.27:16 (Corresponding value. When used together with optical zoom.)
Lens shift (From the origin point of the
lens mounter)		 Vertical +50%, Horizontal ±20%
Keystone correction range Vertical: ±25°, Horizontal: ±35°
Installation Ceiling/floor, front/rear, free 360-degree installation
Terminals  
    HDMI™ 1/2 IN HDMI™ 19-pin x 2 (Compatible with HDCP, Deep Color, 4K/30p7 signal input), CEC supported8
    COMPUTER IN D-sub 15-pin (female) (RGB/YPBPR/YCBCR)
    AUDIO IN M3 stereo mini-jack x 1
    AUDIO OUT M3 stereo mini-jack × 1
    SERIAL IN D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1 for computer control (RS-232C compliant)
    DIGITAL LINK/LAN RJ-45 x 1 for network and DIGITAL LINK connection (video/network/serial control) (HDBaseT™ compliant), 100Base-TX (Compatible with PJLink™ [Class 2], HDCP, Deep Color, 4K/30p7 signal input)
    LAN RJ-45 x 1 for network control, 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, compatible with PJLink™ [Class 2]
    USB (VIEWER/WIRELESS/
DC OUT)		 USB connector (Type A) x 1 for Memory Viewer function, optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module,
power supply (DC 5 V, maximum 2 A9)
Protocol versions IPv4, IPv610
Power supply AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption11
   Maximum power consumption 345 W (3.6 A) (350 VA)
(Power consumption is 335 W at 200–240 V)
   On-mode power consumption (operating mode) [NORMAL]  310 W (100–240 V), 295 W (200–240 V)
[ECO]        235 W (100–240 V), 225 W (200–240 V)
[QUIET 1]  270 W (100–240 V), 260 W (200–240 V)
[QUIET 2]  230 W (100–240 V), 220 W (200–240 V)
Built-in speaker 10 W monaural
Cabinet materials Molded plastic
Filter12 Included (Estimated maintenance time: approx. 20,000 hours)
Operation noise2 37 dB (NORMAL/ECO), 32 dB (QUIET 1), 27 dB (QUIET 2)
Dimensions
(W × H × D)		 16 5/16" x 4 23/32" x 16 11/16" (414 x 120 x 424 mm) not including protruding parts
16 5/16" x 6 9/16" x 16 11/16" (414 x 167 x 424 mm) with feet at shortest position
Weight13 Approx. 18.52 lb (8.4 kg)
Operating environment Operating temperature: 32–113 °F (0–45 °C)14, 15
Operating humidity: 20–80% (no condensation)
Applicable software Multi Monitoring & Control Software, Projector Network Setup Software, Presenter Light Software for Windows®16, Wireless Projector App for iOS/Android™17

Notes:

1 When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and [LIGHT POWER] is set to [NORMAL].

2 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. Value is average of all products when shipped.

3 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with American National Standards Institute standards. Value is the average of all products when shipped.

4 Around this time, light output will have decreased to approximately 50 % of its original level ([PICTURE MODE]: [DYNAMIC], [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] set to [2]). Estimated time until light output declines to 50 % varies depending on environment.

5 Resolution decreases when using Digital Zoom Extender. Grid Correction, 6-Point Screen Correction, V/H Keystone Correction, and curved-screen correction are not available when using this function.

6 When Digital Zoom Extender is set to 80%.

7 4K signals are converted to the projector's resolution upon projection.

8 Depending on the connected CEC command-compatible device, the link control may not operate normally.

9 On standby, power supply is available with Quick Startup set to ON or Power Management set to Ready.

10 The optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module does not support IPv6.

11 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. On-mode power consumption measured at 25 °C (77 °F) operating temperature at an altitude of 700 m (2,297 ft).

12 Filter cleaning cycle varies depending on the environment. The filter can be washed and reused up to two times. Filter cleaning cycle: 20,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.08 mg/m3), 10,000 hours (under dust conditions of 0.15 mg/m3).

13 Average value. May differ depending on the actual unit.

14 Light output is limited at operating temperatures higher than 30 °C (86 °F), and projectors cannot be operated at altitudes higher than 2,700 m (8,858 ft) above sea level.

15 When the optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module is attached, the operating temperature range becomes 0–40 °C (32–104 °F).

16 When using Presenter Light Software, images are projected with 1280 x 800 dots or 1024 x 768 dots onto the screen. Also, your PC display resolution may be forcibly changed, and audio playback disrupted or become noisy while images and sound are being transmitted.

17 When using the Wireless Projector app, display resolution differs depending on your iOS/Android™ device and the display device. The maximum supported display resolution is WXGA (1280 x 800).

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