Panasonic launches its first ultra-short throw projectors with 3D function

Panasonic has added the PT-CW230 and PT-CX200 models to its projector catalogue. 1 Ultra short throw DLP chip with 3D function, that have WXGA resolution (1280×800) con 2.500 lumens and XGA (1024×768) con 2.000 luminosity lumens, respectively.

Panasonic Europe has announced the launch of its first projectors 1 Ultra short throw DLP chip with 3D function, designed for educational centers and meeting rooms. The PT-CW230 and PT-CX200 have WXGA resolution (1280×800) con 2.500 lumens and XGA (1024×768) con 2.000 luminosity lumens, respectively. Short throw function allows projectors to be used in conjunction with interactive whiteboards in primary schools, helping teachers carry out immersive teaching, as well as use them for projections in small meeting rooms to facilitate group discussions.

The innovative ultra-short focus and mirror projection optical unit allows the PT-CW230 and PT-CX200 to project an image with a diagonal of 80” (2,03 m) from a surprisingly short distance of just between 32 y 38,3 cm (12,6/15,1 inches)*1 up to the screen. This allows teachers and speakers to be close to the screen without their shadow appearing on the image. The maximum projection size of the PT-CW230 is a 110” diagonal image (2,8 m), and PT-CX200, 90” (2,28m). Besides, 3D function, an active shutter system using Texas Instruments DLP® LinkTM technology, expands the learning experience in primary schools; helps launch effective R&D meetings in business environments and offers a unique visual solution for digital signage and entertainment applications.

Hartmut Kule, director de Marketing de Proyectores en Panasonic System Communications Company Europe, commented that “with the new CW/CX series of ultra-short throw projectors we have expanded our catalog with a new category that we did not cover in the past.”. The use of interactive whiteboards in schools is increasing in Europe, and ultra-short projection technology also offers great advantages in business presentations. Being able to present on a large format screen without shadows appearing in the image allows the presenter to point and interact right in front of their presentation, and also the 3D function adds another level of reality to any projection”.

The compact body and the ability to install in four different positions – desktop operation with projection towards both the wall and the table, projection on the ground, wall installation and under-table installation for rear projection on the table – increase projection flexibility. These functions open up possibilities for using the projector in different situations that were not possible until now..

The CW230 series also comes equipped with a 10W amplifier and mono speaker, providing not only large screen projection from a short distance but also an all-in-one audio solution. It has an HDMI terminal as a digital input and the maintenance of the projector is small, with a filter replacement cycle of up to 4.000 hours.