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Optoma ZK420UST Projector

4K Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projector
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From Optoma — The Optoma ZK420UST projector features an ultra-short throw lens, which can project a 100 inch image from less than 12 inches away, avoiding shadows being cast across the screen from the presenter(s). For ultimate convenience, it comes with RS232, HDBaseT 3.0, and OMS (Optoma Management Suite) for monitoring and controlling. Ultra HD 4K resolution delivers sharper, life-like images and richer colors, allowing you to sit closer to the screen and enjoy a more immersive experience.

  • Auto power off
  • Integrated speaker
  • 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio


Optoma ZK420UST Projector Specifications


Street Price
$3,839
MSRP
n/a
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
May 2025
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
4,200 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
3840x2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (4K HD)
Contrast
1,800:1
Dynamic Contrast
500,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
4K/60: 16.9ms  |  1080p/60: 17ms  |  1080p/120: 8.6ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 2160p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 3840x2160
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
30,000 hours

Included Lens
Fixed focal length , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
0.6 m - 0.8 m  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
253 cm - 382 cm
Throw Ratio
0.25:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
9 cm x 33 cm x 33 cm
Weight
4.5 kg
Audible Noise
34 dB  / 29 dB
Internal Speakers
15.0 Watts Mono
Power
255 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDBaseT: RJ-45
HDMI 2.0 x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB

Features
Short-Throw
Operate 24/7
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
HDR
Blackboard Mode
Crestron RoomView™

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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