Eco-friendly compact high brightness Full HD laser projector

The ZH520 is one of Optoma's most compact and hassle-free Full HD 1080p DuraCore laser projectors to date. Designed for maintenance-free continuous operation, it delivers powerful image performance with flexible installation features and extensive connectivity options in a sleek, compact form factor, up to 34% smaller than previous Optoma models.¹

To support Optoma’s commitment to sustainability, the ZH520 cuts power consumption by up to 45% compared to Optoma’s lamp-based projectors.² Energy-saving DuraCore laser technology ensures a long product lifespan of up to 30,000 hours without the need for additional lamps, requires minimal maintenance, and is mercury-free, further lowering its carbon footprint.

An added benefit, the ZH520 features an external power supply offering more reliability, portability and energy efficiency.

Designed with the environment in mind, the eco-friendly chassis design is made with up to 50% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastics and the packaging contains up to 97% recyclable materials.³ In addition, the compact product and packaging size of the Optoma ZH520 projector allows 2x more products carried per container, resulting in more efficient logistics to help further reduce carbon emissions.¹

Geared for conference rooms, boardrooms, and other corporate spaces, the ZH520 features a 1.3x zoom for a flexible setup. For ultimate convenience it comes with an RS232 connection for monitoring and controlling and a built-in speaker.

¹ Based on the comparison of the 2023 Optoma mainstream laser projectors and its previous generation.² Comparison of 2023 Optoma mainstream laser projectors and its equivalent lamp-based counterparts.³ Based on the packaging of 2023 Optoma laser projectors.

Features

Bright Full HD 1080p DuraCore laser projector

5500 lumens and IP6X certified

Compact for easy installation

1.3x zoom, 360-degree and portrait projection

Reduced power consumption for a long life span

DuraCore laser technology delivers 30,000 hours maintenance free laser light source

External power supply

More reliability, portability and energy efficiency

Designed for the future

We are committed to reducing the overall environmental footprint of our products so we can do right by the planet.

Designing innovative products with sustainability in mind considers every phase of a product's lifecycle, from design, manufacturing, logistics, and usage, to packaging.

Energy-saving technology

Reduces power consumption by up to 47% compared to lamp-based solutions.

Reduced carbon footprint

Compact products made with fewer materials to minimize logistical environmental impact.

Eco-friendly packaging

Packaging made from recycled and reusable materials.

Sustainable materials

Made from non-hazardous and recycled materials.

Lights on viewing

This versatile projector combines high brightness and vivid colors for vibrant, true-to-life visuals in any environment*. Make a lasting impression with bigger and bolder presentations any time of day.

*With no direct sunlight or lights directed on screen.

Laser technology

Optoma laser projectors use high-quality lasers to create the projected image. In many situations the perceived brightness from laser illumination projectors can be twice that of an equivalent lamp-based model. They also deliver increased efficiency to maintain consistent brightness, superior color performance, instant on/off and an extraordinary life span of up to 30,000 hours.

Full HD 1080p

1080p resolution gives you sharp and detailed images from HD content without downscaling or compression; perfect for watching Blu-ray movies, HD broadcasting and playing video games.

Amazing colors

Give powerful presentations and educational lessons with stunning colors. Optoma projectors provide reliable color performance suitable for any content and environment. From accurate sRGB colors for lifelike images to vibrant punchy presentations. We have a display mode to meet your needs. Perfect for a wide range of graphic and video presentations.

Control

Featuring a wide range of options you can control and monitor the projector remotely.

• RS232
Optoma projector’s come with an extensive set of RS232 commands making it simple and easy to manage using any control system.

• AMX compatible
Dynamic discovery protocol is incorporated into the projector allowing for easy installation with AMX control systems.

• Crestron RoomView
Using the compatible RoomView^® software you can power on/off, monitor, manage and control up to 250 projectors at the same time from any computer

• Extron IPLink compatible
Allows for easy installation with Extron control systems

360 projection*

With 360° projection,* images can be displayed in any orientation, giving you the freedom and versatility to install this projector in the desired location.

*For more information please refer to the user manual

24/7 operation

Optoma projectors have been designed to operate 24 hours a day in standard orientation. Perfect for applications where prolonged periods of use is required. Subject to 24 hour terms and conditions.

24/7 Operation - standard lamp warranty applies. Projector warranty is based on standard business usage hours. For optimum performance Optoma recommends that your projector is turned off or placed in standby mode for 30 minutes every 24 hours to prolonging the life of your lamp.

Auto power off

There may be instances when the projector is left running when not in use. To help save energy, the "auto power off" feature automatically turns off the projector after a set period of time if it is not being used

Integrated speaker

Complete your home entertainment experience with the convenience of a powerful built-in speaker for exceptional sound quality and an easy set up without the need for costly external speakers.

USB-Power

Use the USB-A port to power an HDMI dongle, such as Google Chromecast.

Specification

Display/image

Display technology

DLP™

Resolution

1080p Full HD (1920x1080)

Brightness

5,500 lumens

Contrast ratio

3,000,000:1

Native aspect ratio

16:9

Aspect ratio - compatible

4:3,16:9,16:10

Keystone correction - horizontal

30°

Keystone correction - vertical

30°

Displayable colors (millions)

1073.4

Uniformity

75%

Lamp Info

Light source type

Laser

LASER life

30,000 hours

Optical

Throw ratio

1.13:1 ~ 1.47:1

Projection distance

39.37" - 314.96"

Zoom

1.3

Zoom type

Manual

Focal length (mm)

16.90 ~ 21.61

Native offset

116%

Connectivity

Connections

General

Noise level (typical)

29dB

Noise level (max)

31dB

PC compatibility

FHD, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac

2D compatibility

NTSC M/J, 3.58MHz, 4.43MHz PAL B/D/G/H/I/M/N, 4,43MHz SECAM B/D/G/K/K1/L, 4.25/4.4MHz 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz), 1080p(50/60Hz)

3D compatibility

Yes (DLP 3D; PC frame sequential 120Hz 3D, Blu-r

3D

Full 3D

Security

Security bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface

IP rating

IP6X

OSD / display languages

25 languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Spanish, Swedish, Chinese (traditional), Turkish, Vietnamese

24/7 operation

Yes

360° operation

Yes

Operating conditions

0°C ~ 40°C, Max. Humidity 80%, Max. Altitude 2,500m

Remote control

Card style

Speaker count

1

Watts per speaker

15W

In the box

AC power cord
Remote control
1x CR2025 battery
Basic user manual

Optional wireless models

UHDCast Pro

Power

Power supply

External power supply, 100V ~ 240V, 50-60Hz

Power consumption (standby)

<0.5W

Power consumption (min)

128W

Power consumption (max)

205W

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (W x D x H)

10.79" x 8.5" x 4.25"

Gross weight

10.14 lbs

Net weight

7.5 lbs

Downloads

Manuals

English.pdf

Español (Spain).pdf

Datasheets

English US [auto].pdf
Español [auto].pdf

Basic user manuals

QSG_ZH520_ZW520_AZW500.pdf