Experience dynamic visuals and professional reliability with the PT-REQ80BU Laser DLP Projector in black from Panasonic. Featuring a brightness of 8000 ISO lumens, standard-throw lens, 4K on-screen resolution, and 240 Hz projection capability, the PT-REQ80BU is ideal for demanding commercial applications, like museums and small to midsize entertainment venues.

Connect devices via HDMI and DisplayPort with support for 4K HDR and HDCP 2.3. It is LAN and RS-232 controllable and compatible with many popular 3rd party functions, such as Crestron Connected, AMX DD, and PJLink. It can be installed in any orientation to cover a wide-range of uses and tricky installations. Additionally the PT-REQ80BU is TAA compliant.

Brightness of 8000 ISO Lumens    UHD 4K 3840 x 2400 On-Screen Resolution    WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Native Chip Resolution    1.36-2.10:1 Throw Ratio Lens Included    1 x DisplayPort & 2 x HDMI Inputs    Intel SDM-Ready Expansion Slot    20,000 Hours of Maintenance Free Use    TAA Compliant

The REQ12 Series projectors feature a Quad Pixel Drive, Panasonic's 2-axis pixel quadrupling technology, to create deep, smooth, and detailed 4K images. It supports 240 Hz projection and works with their optional real-time tracking projection-mapping system. Evolved Dynamic Contrast includes new scene-recognition circuitry to make the difference between black, white, and contrasting colors stand out dramatically and bring your content to life.

The REQ12 Series features an hermetically sealed optical block with all-liquid cooling, enabling 20,000 hours of maintenance-free projection. To prevent interruptions, Backup Input switches to a secondary signal without screen-blanking if the primary is disrupted, while a Multi Laser Drive Engine prevents brightness loss in the unlikely event of diode failure.

The PT-REQ80BU responds to complex productions with expanded functions, interfaces, and options that streamline workflow. A new line of lenses improve native contrast, add powered peripheral focus, and expand the lens-shift range. An Intel SDM-specified slot integrates proprietary or third-party function boards to adapt and scale connectivity. You can import custom test patterns, use NFC function to prep for network connection without AC power, and save time with preactivated upgrade kits for Geo Pro software.

Using a mobile device and NFC technology, you can prepare your projector without it even being powered on. Tap the decal on the PT-REQ80BU to use the Smart Projector Control app to adjust settings that can then be applied when the projector is finally setup and powered on. This feature also lets you restore the PT-REQ80BU to factory defaults when powered off.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I see there's a USB port on the back of the unit. Does that mean you can connect a USB-based TV tuner if you want to watch OTA broadcasts?

A: No, the USB port is for servicing the unit only.

Q: 2. Does the projector require a special screen to project the high-definition clarity?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 4000-Lumen Pixel-Shift 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser 3LCD Smart Home Theater Projector (Black), BH # EPLS800B, is best viewed with a UST projection screen in a darkened room.

Q: 3. What is the difference between the LG HU915QB and LG HU915QE besides lumen output and exterior color?

A: The primary difference between the LG CineBeam HU915QB 3000-Lumen XPR 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser DLP Smart Home Theater Projector (B&H # LGHU915QB) and the LG CineBeam HU915QE 3700-Lumen XPR 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser DLP Smart Home Theater Projector (B&H # LGHU915QE) is the maximum brightness. A 700 Lumen difference will allow for a brighter image to be projected at a larger size.

Q: 4. For a 100in screen how far does the projector have to be from the screen? and how high must the screen be mounted?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 3600-Lumen Full HD Ultra-Short Throw Smart Laser 3LCD Projector (Black), B&H # EPLS300B, can produce a 100" image when placed about 23" away, and about 10" below the bottom of the screen.

Q: 5. We want to use this in a small office lobby. Can the projector play a slideshow from JPGs on a flash drive that is plugged into the USB?

A: A flash drive may be connected to the USB-A 2.0 port. USB Type A port compatibility One USB 2.0 compliant port for connecting a flash drive, webcam, microphone, external HDD, or keyboard. ALSO: Using Your Projector as a Chromecast: Your projector has Chromecast built-in, allowing you to cast content from Chromecast-enabled apps. 1. Connect your device or computer to the same wireless network as the projector. 2. Open the Chromecast-enabled app and press the Cast button. 3. Select your projector from the list of devices. Note: By default, the name of the projector is Projector. To select another name or use a custom name, select the Settings icon on the Home screen. The app connects and starts casting to the projector. 4. To stop casting, press the Cast button in the app and choose the disconnect option.

Q: 6. Is this projector compatible with Sonos speakers?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 3600-Lumen Full HD Ultra-Short Throw Smart Laser 3LCD Projector (Black) BH #EPLS300B will connect to SONOS soundbars that offer a TOSLINK (Optical) Audio Input.

Q: 7. Just for clarity, for a 150" projection the projector needs to be 3.8 meters from the screen?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 4000-Lumen Pixel-Shift 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser 3LCD Smart Home Theater Projector (Black), BH # EPLS800B, will project a 150" diagonal screen image with a 0.5334m throw distance (projector to screen distance). This would be typical of this type of UST (ultra short throw) projector.

Q: 8. Has anyone used this on a screen larger than 150in? I am wondering if it could be used on 200in screen?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 4000-Lumen Pixel-Shift 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser 3LCD Smart Home Theater Projector (Black), BH # EPLS800B, will not focus properly beyond an image size of 150" diagonal.

Q: 9. What is the optimum distance to mount this projector?

A: Optimal mounting distances will depend upon the desired image size. For the ViewSonic PX748-4K 4000-Lumen XPR 4K UHD Home Theater DLP Projector BH #VIPX7484K, a throw distance between 17 feet five inches and 22 feet 7 inches will yield an image diagonally measured in the 16:9 aspect of about 212 inches.

Q: 10. IY is possible to get a bigger image than 150’ ?

A: The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 4000-Lumen Pixel-Shift 4K UHD Ultra-Short Throw Laser 3LCD Smart Home Theater Projector (Black), B&H # EPLS800B, is not made to go any larger as it may distort the image.