
Review Summary
With 5000 lumens and a 4000:1 contrast ratio, the Panasonic PT-VX500U 5000 Lumens Portable Projector possesses the image power to project vivid, saturated pictures in a variety of lighting situations. Panasonic's Daylight View Basic technology achieves sharp, easy-to-see images by clearly reproducing the details in dark image areas, which were previously difficult to see in brightly lit rooms. A built-in sensor measures the ambient light and the Daylight View Basic function adjusts the halftone color and brightness level according to the surrounding illumination.
With the inclusion of a RJ-45 port, the PT-VX500 allows for a number of networked features. A Web browser on a computer connected through a LAN system lets you remotely operate projectors and check their status. An e-mail messaging function can also notify you when a lamp needs replacement and indicate the overall projector status.
In addition, multi projector monitoring and control software is available for monitoring and controlling multiple Panasonic projectors from a single PC. The wired LAN terminal is compatible with PJLink (Class 1), an open protocol that is used by many manufacturers, to enable integrated control of systems that contain different brands of projectors. The LAN terminal also allows a computer connected to the network to use Crestron RoomView application software to manage and control system devices. It is no secret that the Panasonic PT-VX500 is brighter and better than ever with a compilation of numerous Panasonic proprietary technologies.