Panasonic PT-VMZ62U7 LCD Projector

World’s Smallest and Lightest 6.500 lm Projector Enhances Communication in Brightly Lit Spaces.

Introducing the VMZ62 Series: the world’s smallest and lightest projector in its class1, delivering up to 6,500 lm2 for crisp, vibrant visuals in well-lit spaces. These intuitive LCD projectors integrate seamlessly into any layout, minimizing distractions while simplifying installation with exclusive features. With a stylish body containing recycled plastic and engineered for efficient, low-maintenance operation, the VMZ62 Series revitalizes communication quality in offices, classrooms, and beyond.

Delivering up to 6,500 lm1 from the smallest, lightest body in class5, images remain sharp, clear, and bright under lights. Dynamic Contrast defines light and dark areas, enhancing depth and realism. Enjoy visuals optimized to ambient lighting, while Vivid Green Mode boosts color vibrancy for impressive visual impact.

• Up to 6,500 lm1 for Stunning Visuals Under Lights

The VMZ62 Series’ high-efficiency optical engine delivers up to 6,500 lm1 brightness, ensuring clear, sharp, and vibrant visuals in well-lit spaces. Enhance viewer comfort and communication quality in meetings and classes without dimming the lights or pulling the blinds.

• High 5,000,000:11 Dynamic Contrast

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 5,000,000:11 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 room 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

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

The VMZ62 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

Display widescreen content, such as 21:9 video conferencing layouts, at its original aspect ratio. 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 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 25 dB1—about as soft as the sound of rustling leaves.

• Stylish Design Blends Into Your Room

Available in black or white, VMZ62 Series projectors feature a compact form that harmonizes unobtrusively into any environment. Whether installed in an office, classroom, or museum, the projector minimizes distractions, keeping the focus on your presentation.

Weighing just 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs)4, this compact projector integrates seamlessly into any space, projecting a 100-inch image from 2.35 m (7.71 ft). Its 1.6x optical zoom, V/H lens shift, and Digital Zoom Extender enhance flexibility. Angle Monitor6, Grid function, and Curved Screen Correction streamline setup further.

• Installation Streamlined with 1.6x Zoom and Lens Shift

Maximize your screen area in rooms of any shape or size. The VMZ62 Series can project a 100-inch image from 2.35 m (7.71 ft) and delivers bright, vibrant visuals on screens up to 300 inches. Its 1.6x optical zoom (throw ratio: 1.09–1.77:1) offers flexibility in mounting, making it easier to work around ceiling obstructions or adjust the image to fit the screen from an existing mount. Combined with lens shift (V: +44%, H: ±20%), it supports off-axis and high mounting positions while maintaining accurate image geometry.

• Digital Zoom Extender and Digital Image Shift

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

Aligning the projection angle with the design simulation can be challenging and usually requires two people. The VMZ62 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 menu. Installers can adjust the projection angle without needing assistance.

• Upgraded Screen Adjustment with New GUI

The VMZ62 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

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

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 Solution

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 schools, offices, and entertainment spaces.

• Accepts 4K Signals1 via HDMI™ and DIGITAL LINK

The VMZ62 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

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

It can be time-consuming to adjust the same settings on each projector in your fleet. To expedite this task, the VMZ62 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 device.

• CEC Command-Compatible1 HDMI™ Makes Life Easy

Both the projector’s HDMI™ inputs are compatible with CEC commands1, enabling use with fewer remote controllers. The projector will automatically switch on, play your content, and switch off when it detects these commands from a compatible source device.

• Project Wirelessly1 from Your Smartphone or Laptop

Share content wirelessly1 from your laptop or smartphone. Just scan the QR code 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 apps2 to beam your media to the big screen.

• Share Seamlessly with PressIT

Share your device screen wirelessly and switch presenters freely. PressIT, Panasonic’s optional Wireless Presentation System, supports screen-sharing at the press of a button. PressIT comprises transmitters connected to your devices1 and a receiver connected to the projector. For neat installation, power is supplied via the projector’s DC 5 V/2 A USB port. Learn more about PressIT here or visit our Wireless Solutions webpage.

The VMZ62 Series improves energy efficiency, reduces power wastage, and minimizes maintenance, making it our most eco-friendly portable projector yet. Sustainability efforts include using 59%7 recycled plastic in the main unit and replacing foam packaging insulation with recyclable cardboard.

• Our Most Efficient Portable Projector

The PT-VMZ62 Series is 27%1 more energy efficient than the current VMZ71 Series, generating an impressive 21.2 lumens of light per watt of energy consumed in NORMAL mode. Enjoy significant energy savings and reduce the carbon footprint of every unit in your fleet.

• Features Eco-Friendly Recycled Materials

The VMZ62 Series is designed with sustainability in mind. The plastic used in the projector’s main body contains approximately 59%1 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 VMZ62 Series offers more than consistent, long-lasting picture quality. Its laser light source operates for about 20,000 hours1 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 hours1 when used in typical commercial environments. If it’s necessary to maintain the filter before then, it can be washed and reused2, reducing cost and waste.

• Auto Power On: Save Power, Streamline Operation

The VMZ62 Series features an Auto Power On function 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

A new Image Detection function 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 resumes1, reducing energy waste without interrupting the experience.

• Start Work Faster with Quick On

The VMZ62 Series includes a Quick Startup mode. When enabled, the projector displays your content at full brightness in about one second1 when started from standby—no fade-in delay as with lamp-based models. This helps you resume presentations quickly, minimizing distractions. Additionally, Direct Power Off2 lets you shut down the projector using the room breaker or by unplugging the power cord—no cooldown required.

• Effortless Automation with Built-In Scheduling

The VMZ62 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 VMZ62 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. For more information, please visit our software information webpage.

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