Panasonic · 3,000–4,999 lumens · WXGA
Panasonic PT-EW530U
4,500lumens
1280×800native
0.76–7.2throw ratio
10.5 kgweight
The Panasonic PT-EW530U is a 0.75" 3LCD projector rated at 4,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 330w uhm bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). 14 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.76:1 to 7.2:1. Released May 2012.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height | ET-ELS20 Zoom 1.6–2.8:1 | ET-ELS20 Zoom 1.61–2.76:1 | ET-ELS20 Zoom 1.63–2.79:1 | ET-ELT20 Zoom 2.8–4.6:1 | ET-ELT21 Zoom 4.6–7.2:1 | ET-ELW20 Zoom 1.3–1.7:1 | ET-ELW20 Zoom 1.21–1.66:1 | ET-ELW20 Zoom 1.23–1.68:1 | ET-ELW20 Zoom 1.3–1.7:1 | ET-ELW20 Zoom 1.2–1.7:1 | ET-ELW21 Fixed 0.8:1 | ET-ELW21 Fixed 0.8:1 | ET-ELW21 Fixed 0.76:1 | ET-ELW21 Fixed 0.77:1 |
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| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.25 m | 3.2–5.6 m | 3.2–5.5 m | 3.3–5.6 m | 5.6–9.2 m | 9.2–14.4 m | 2.6–3.4 m | 2.4–3.3 m | 2.5–3.4 m | 2.6–3.4 m | 2.4–3.4 m | 1.6 m | 1.6 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 1.88 m | 4.8–8.4 m | 4.8–8.3 m | 4.9–8.4 m | 8.4–13.8 m | 13.8–21.6 m | 3.9–5.1 m | 3.6–5.0 m | 3.7–5.0 m | 3.9–5.1 m | 3.6–5.1 m | 2.4 m | 2.4 m | 2.3 m | 2.3 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 2.5 m | 6.4–11.2 m | 6.4–11.0 m | 6.5–11.2 m | 11.2–18.4 m | 18.4–28.8 m | 5.2–6.8 m | 4.8–6.6 m | 4.9–6.7 m | 5.2–6.8 m | 4.8–6.8 m | 3.2 m | 3.2 m | 3.0 m | 3.1 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 3.12 m | 8.0–14.0 m | 8.1–13.8 m | 8.1–13.9 m | 14.0–23.0 m | 23.0–36.0 m | 6.5–8.5 m | 6.0–8.3 m | 6.2–8.4 m | 6.5–8.5 m | 6.0–8.5 m | 4.0 m | 4.0 m | 3.8 m | 3.9 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 3.75 m | 9.6–16.8 m | 9.7–16.6 m | 9.8–16.7 m | 16.8–27.6 m | 27.6–43.2 m | 7.8–10.2 m | 7.3–10.0 m | 7.4–10.1 m | 7.8–10.2 m | 7.2–10.2 m | 4.8 m | 4.8 m | 4.6 m | 4.6 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 5.0 m | 12.8–22.4 m | 12.9–22.1 m | 13.0–22.3 m | 22.4–36.8 m | 36.8–57.6 m | 10.4–13.6 m | 9.7–13.3 m | 9.8–13.4 m | 10.4–13.6 m | 9.6–13.6 m | 6.4 m | 6.4 m | 6.1 m | 6.2 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 6.25 m | 16.0–28.0 m | 16.1–27.6 m | 16.3–27.9 m | 28.0–46.0 m | 46.0–72.0 m | 13.0–17.0 m | 12.1–16.6 m | 12.3–16.8 m | 13.0–17.0 m | 12.0–17.0 m | 8.0 m | 8.0 m | 7.6 m | 7.7 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 7.5 m | 19.2–33.6 m | 19.3–33.1 m | 19.6–33.5 m | 33.6–55.2 m | 55.2–86.4 m | 15.6–20.4 m | 14.5–19.9 m | 14.8–20.2 m | 15.6–20.4 m | 14.4–20.4 m | 9.6 m | 9.6 m | 9.1 m | 9.2 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 9.38 m | 24.0–42.0 m | 24.2–41.4 m | 24.4–41.9 m | 42.0–69.0 m | 69.0–108.0 m | 19.5–25.5 m | 18.1–24.9 m | 18.4–25.2 m | 19.5–25.5 m | 18.0–25.5 m | 12.0 m | 12.0 m | 11.4 m | 11.6 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 12.5 m | 32.0–56.0 m | 32.2–55.2 m | 32.6–55.8 m | 56.0–92.0 m | 92.0–144.0 m | 26.0–34.0 m | 24.2–33.2 m | 24.6–33.6 m | 26.0–34.0 m | 24.0–34.0 m | 16.0 m | 16.0 m | 15.2 m | 15.4 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 15.62 m | 40.0–70.0 m | 40.2–69.0 m | 40.8–69.8 m | 70.0–115.0 m | 115.0–180.0 m | 32.5–42.5 m | 30.2–41.5 m | 30.8–42.0 m | 32.5–42.5 m | 30.0–42.5 m | 20.0 m | 20.0 m | 19.0 m | 19.2 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 18.75 m | 48.0–84.0 m | 48.3–82.8 m | 48.9–83.7 m | 84.0–138.0 m | 138.0–216.0 m | 39.0–51.0 m | 36.3–49.8 m | 36.9–50.4 m | 39.0–51.0 m | 36.0–51.0 m | 24.0 m | 24.0 m | 22.8 m | 23.1 m |
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Maximum image size for projection mapping
Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.
| Ambient light | Max area | Max width × height |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rural site (1 lux) | 400 m² | 25.3 × 15.8 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 80 m² | 11.3 × 7.1 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 27 m² | 6.5 × 4.1 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 13 m² | 4.6 × 2.9 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 8 m² | 3.6 × 2.2 m |
Full specifications
| Additional Features | Bright, high-quality images and ecological designs for flexible systems with easy maintenance. Producing bright, easy-to-see images for classrooms to university lecture rooms, engineering or art classes, and company meeting rooms. |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 (WXGA) |
| Audible Noise | 35 dB / 31 dB (Eco) |
| Color Processing | 8-bit |
| Connection Panel | Composite: RCA DVI Digital Input HDMI Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin |
| Contrast | 2,000:1 (full on/off) |
| Data Modes | MAX 1280x800 |
| Digital Keystone | Vertical only |
| Display Type | 0.75" 3LCD |
| Features | Picture-in-Picture Closed Captioning Crestron RoomView™ |
| Image Size | 39.93" - 399.56" |
| Included Lens | 1.6x Powered zoom , Powered focus |
| Internal Speakers | 10.0 Watts Mono |
| Lamp Model | ET-LAE200 Buy ET-LAE200 Lamp |
| Lens Shift | Horizontal +/-10% & Vertical +/-60% |
| Light Source | 330W UHM bulb |
| Light Source Life | 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco) |
| MSRP | n/a |
| Power | 425 Watts 100V - 240V |
| Projector Size | 6.46" x 19.27" x 17.12" (HxWxD) |
| Released | May 2012 |
| Resolution | 1280x800 |
| Status | Discontinued Aug 2016 |
| Throw Distance | 7.9' - 48.0' Calculate Throw Distance |
| Throw Ratio | 1.70:1 - 2.80:1 (D:W) |
| Video Modes | 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 1035i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 1125i, 480p, 480i |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Weight | 23.2 lbs |
| White Brightness | 4,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
Compatible lenses
| Lens | Throw ratio | Distance for 10 m width |
|---|---|---|
| ET-ELW21 Fixed | 0.76:1 | 7.6 m |
| ET-ELW21 Fixed | 0.77:1 | 7.7 m |
| ET-ELW21 Fixed | 0.8:1 | 8.0 m |
| ET-ELW21 Fixed | 0.8:1 | 8.0 m |
| ET-ELW20 Zoom | 1.2–1.7:1 | 12.0–17.0 m |
| ET-ELW20 Zoom | 1.21–1.66:1 | 12.1–16.6 m |
| ET-ELW20 Zoom | 1.23–1.68:1 | 12.3–16.8 m |
| ET-ELW20 Zoom | 1.3–1.7:1 | 13.0–17.0 m |
| ET-ELW20 Zoom | 1.3–1.7:1 | 13.0–17.0 m |
| ET-ELS20 Zoom | 1.6–2.8:1 | 16.0–28.0 m |
| ET-ELS20 Zoom | 1.61–2.76:1 | 16.1–27.6 m |
| ET-ELS20 Zoom | 1.63–2.79:1 | 16.3–27.9 m |
| ET-ELT20 Zoom | 2.8–4.6:1 | 28.0–46.0 m |
| ET-ELT21 Zoom | 4.6–7.2:1 | 46.0–72.0 m |
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