Panasonic PT-EZ770 projector — VERY GOOD 8.5/10 ▪ HOUSING AND OPTICS: minor wear on the housing from use, no chips or cracks; optics in working condition ▪ LAMP OPERATION: 2731 h total (Eco — 259 h, Normal — 2,472 h) · 91% used relative to the Normal cycle (3,000 h) · ~300 h remaining in Normal mode · ~1,800 h remaining on a full Eco2 cycle (4,500 h) ▪ CALCULATION: watching a film daily (1.5 h × 365 days), the current resource will last another ~6 months in Normal mode or ~3 years 3 months in Eco2 mode ▪ REPLACEMENT: once the resource is used up, lamp ET-LAE300 is replaced by the user in a few minutes — a compatible lamp costs ~$50, an original ~$150. Replace it and the projector keeps working ▪ ENGINEER REPORT: the unit passed a technical inspection by a KINOSTUDIA TUT engineer — no dead pixels found, panel convergence normal, image even across the whole field, colours stable, fans run without unusual noise, cooling temperature normal, all ports tested and working, no operational defects detected ▪ PACKAGE: projector, remote control, power cable.
Classa high launch price meant serious materials and optics (Japanese makers didn't build cheap models)Todaythe same model — 85–90% cheaper
You pay for professional optics and reliability, not for a new box.
3999.00
Brand
Brandmaker
Why the name on the chassis matters
Opticsa known brand means serious glass optics and quality controlRepairlamps, parts and drivers are actually findable — it lasts for yearsNo-namea nameless LED: no spare parts, no support, no documentation
For schools and universities, Installation, For presentations, Professional
Features & Capabilities
DICOM; Picture-in-Picture; Side-by-Side; Daylight View Basic; Network control
Tags
with USB, with LAN, with zoom, with built-in speakers
Dimensions & Form Factor
Dimensionsweight
How portable or stationary the projector is
Portable up to 2 kgfits in a backpack, take it anywhereSmall 2–4 kgeasy to move between roomsMedium 4–7 kgstationary at home, moved occasionallyLarge 7–14 kgpermanent home cinemaInstallation 14 kg+ceiling mount, large halls
Slow cycleprojectors update more slowly than phones, PCs and TVs — it's a niche category, generations change less oftenAge ≠ wearoptics and the panel don't age with time the way electronics do
So the year isn't critical here: a model a few years old stays relevant and gives the same image it did at launch.
2013
Brand Country
Brand countryengineering school
Who develops the projector's technology, and where
Japan›
Home of key imaging tech — 3LCD and liquid-crystal micro-panels. World-class precision glass optics. For decades, the benchmark for reliable optics and mechanics.
USA›
Birthplace of DLP — micro-mirror chips (millions of mirrors steer the light). A school of systems for digital cinema and large installations.
Belgium›
A narrow but powerful school of professional systems: digital cinema, simulators, the brightest projectors for large venues.
Taiwan›
A strong electronics industry. Efficient, consistent production of consumer- and business-class DLP projectors at an affordable price.
Brand country is the engineering school. A given unit may be assembled elsewhere — see the "Made in" field.
Japan
Made in
Made inassembly country
Where this unit was physically assembled
Not the branda Japanese brand is often assembled at its own plants in Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia or Taiwan — this is standard practiceSame qualitythe plant doesn't affect the image: optics, panel and QC follow the brand's standard
The assembly country of a specific unit is printed on its rating label.
Japan
Brightness (ANSI Lumens)
BrightnessANSI lumens
How much light the projector outputs
1000–2000dark room only
3000–4000daytime with curtains drawn
5000+visible even in daylight
6500
Color Brightness (CLO), lm
Color brightnessCLO, lumens
How bright the colors themselves are, not just white
Color = ANSIequal figures signal 3LCD: colors don't fade, red stays red even in daylightGapcolor below ANSI — white is bright, colors are dimmer (seen on single-chip DLP)
Look at color brightness, not just the "lumens" figure on the box — it shows the real image more honestly.
6500
Native Resolution
Resolutionpixels
How many dots make up the image
XGA 1024×768for presentationsWXGA 1280×800basic home cinemaFull HD 1920×1080games and Blu-rayWUXGA 1920×1200for computer work4K 3840×2160barely visible <150″
it's about dark scenes in films. High contrast — the night sky is black and deep. Low — it looks grey
The big number is marketing
"1,000,000:1" on the box sounds great, but it's just a trick: in dark frames the projector dims its own lamp. It doesn't give a better picture
What matters is a dark room
dim the room with curtains and black will be black on any projector. Light in the room ruins the picture — no high contrast will save it
In short: don't chase the number on the box. In a dark room the difference between "20,000:1" and "a million:1" is barely visible to the eye.
5 000:1
Supported Input Resolution
Input signalwhat video the projector accepts
What video quality you can send to the projector
Acceptsunderstands modern video (Full HD, 4K). Plug in a laptop, PlayStation or TV stick — and the image just appearsShowsfits the picture to its own sharpness. On-screen sharpness is whatever the projector's panel delivers
You can send 4K, but the picture won't get sharper than the panel — sharpness is set by "Resolution".
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratioframe shape
The shape of the projector's image
16:9for video and gaming: PlayStation, Xbox, TV sticks, films and series16:10movies and games too, plus professional work: the MacBook and laptop shape, handy for documents and presentations4:3nearly square — the most vertical room: documents and spreadsheets, a chessboard, artists' compositions, simulators
This is the projector's native shape. Video in another format will show with black bars at the edges.
16:10
Keystone Correction
Keystone correctionkeystone
Squares up the image when the projector sits at an angle
Verticalfixes an up/down tilt when the projector sits below or above the screen. Comes manual and auto (senses the angle itself)Horizontalfixes a sideways offset when the projector sits off to the side, not centered4 cornerseach corner moves on its own — the most precise fit to the screen at an awkward angle
This is a digital fix — it eats into sharpness a little. If the projector is merely offset (sideways or in height) rather than tilted, use Lens Shift instead (an optical lens shift, no loss of sharpness) where available. Keep keystone for a genuine tilt.
Вертикальна, Horizontal
Projection Type
Standard throw
Focus Type
Throw ratiothrow ratio
Distance to screen ÷ image width. Lower number — closer to the wall
Short throwup to 0.8 — a big image from a short distance, handy in a tight roomVersatile0.8–1.3 — the sweet spot, fits most roomsStandard1.3–2.0 — placed in the middle of the room, the most common classLong throw2.0 and up — for large halls, placed far away at the back
Work out the exact distance for your screen with the Projection Calculator on the site.
Standard Throw (1.3 - 2)
Zoom Type
Optical (motorized)
Display Technology
Panel typetechnology
How the projector draws the image
DLPdeep blacks, sometimes a "rainbow" flash3LCDbright natural colors, no "rainbow"LCOS SXRD · D-ILAdeep blacks and natural colors
bright and inexpensive, easy to replace yourself. Life mostly ~5,000 h, up to 10,000–15,000 on some models. More natural color. Makers: Philips, Osram, Ushio
Laser (LASER)
a solid-state module, nothing to replace. 20,000 h is the warranty figure; real life reaches up to 40,000. Turns on at full power right away
LED (LED)
brightness is several times lower than lamp or laser. That's why LED is often used in portable, battery models — enough light only for a dark room
Any source is fine for a dark room. For a bright one, brightness (ANSI lumens) matters more than the type itself.
Which light-source architecture the projector uses
UHP— Philips ultra-high-pressure lamp, the most common
UHE— Epson lamp, a close analog of UHP
P-VIP— Philips lamp (Video Projection)
NSH— Ushio lamp of the same class
OSRAM— lamp made by Osram (a brand)
HCX— high-contrast xenon lamp
LASER— solid-state laser
LED— dimmer but energy-efficient; for small screens or dark rooms
UHM | Ultra High-pressure Mercury
Lamp Part Number
Lamp codeorder number
The exact lamp name for this specific projector
Find itwhen the lamp eventually dims, type this number into a search and buy the exact same oneSwap iton most projectors the lamp swaps out easily — open the cover, pull the old one, slot the new one in. No technician needed
Laser and LED projectors have no lamp code — there's nothing to replace.
ET-LAE300
Color Depth
Color depthbits
How smooth the color transitions are
6-bit 262Kbanding on gradients (sky in "steps")8-bit 16.7Mnatural, smooth transitions10-bit 1.07Bsmoothest gradients, HDR cinema
8-bit (16.7 million colors)
Lamp Life (Normal)
Lamp life (Normal)hours
How long the lamp runs at full brightness
Guide5000 h ≈ 5 years (≈2.7 h/day)Replacethe lamp is easy to swap yourself — the projector lives on
3000
Lamp Life (Eco)
Lamp life (Eco)hours
Lower brightness — longer lamp life
Guide10,000 h ≈ 10 years (≈2.7 h/day)Wearat lower power the lamp degrades more slowlyQuietercooling fans run quieter
4500
Throw Distance (m)
1.3
Distance Range (m)
1.3 - 12.0
Screen Size (m)
1.0 - 7.6
Connectivity
Interfacesinputs / outputs
What to connect to the projector and how
Digital›
HDMI — the main port: laptop, PS/Xbox, TV stick, video+audio over one cable. HDMI ×2 — two sources; MHL powers a connected stick. DisplayPort — same, from the PC side.
Analog›
VGA / D-Sub — older PCs, video only. DVI — digital on older PCs. Composite (RCA) and S-Video — DVD, VHS, retro consoles. For compatibility with legacy gear.
Audio›
Audio in (3.5 mm / RCA) — sound to the projector's speakers. Audio out — to external speakers or a receiver (the built-in speaker is always weak). Mic — presentations, karaoke.
Control & network›
USB — powers a stick / reads a flash drive (role per spec sheet). RS-232, LAN — control and automation. 12V trigger — auto-drops the screen. HDBaseT, SDI, BNC — installations. Wi-Fi/BT — wireless casting.
For home, HDMI (ideally ×2) + an audio out to speakers is enough.
Up to 5 Wspeech and background video are audible in a quiet room — fine for watching solo10–16 Wloud enough for a whole room, comfortable for company and movie nightsStereotwo speakers give wider, fuller sound than one — better separation of voice and music
Even stereo in a projector means compact speakers. For true cinematic immersion with deep bass, it's still worth adding external audio: a speaker, soundbar or receiver.
10
Additional Features
Extra featurescapabilities
What the projector can do, grouped by purpose
Optics & lens›
Motorized zoom and focus (from the remote), interchangeable lenses for different rooms, glass optics, a sealed dust-protected path, and a dynamic iris for deeper blacks.
Geometry & mounting›
Aligning the image to the mounting angle: corner and shape correction, portrait and rear projection. For installs — edge blending of several projectors and mapping onto uneven surfaces.
Color›
Accurate color and calibration to a reference — so on-screen colors match the intent, not the projector's guesswork. Matters for cinema and graphics work.
Image & entertainment›
Picture-in-picture and split screen, game mode (lower lag), a built-in media player, audio output, and wireless casting from a phone.
Control & integration›
Network control, HDBaseT (signal up to 100 m), screen daisy-chaining, smart-room integration (Crestron), password lock. DICOM Sim. — a mode for viewing medical images (simulation, not diagnostics).
Operation›
Fast cooling (switch off and carry it right away), quick lamp swap without disassembly, dust protection for a longer optics life.
The feature set depends on the model — check the specs of the specific unit.
the glasses pick up the signal straight from the projector's image — no separate emitter needed. Includes 60 / 120 / 144 Hz
RF / Bluetooth
synced by radio through a separate emitter — steadier. Includes Sony BT, Epson RF, Optoma RF, Nvidia 3D Vision
The key thing: the glasses must match the projector's technology — DLP Link won't work with RF and vice versa. Specific models (ELPGS03, TDG-BT500, DGD5, etc.) are just branded glasses for one of these two technologies.
3D not supported
Dust Resistance
Dust protectionprotecting the optics from dust
How well the projector is sealed against dust inside
IP5X dust-protected
a little dust gets in, but not enough to affect operation
IP6X dust-tight
no dust gets in at all — the top level on the international scale
Filter-free build
the optics are sealed — no filter to clean or replace at all. Typical of laser models
Removable filter
pull it out, shake it out or rinse under the tap, dry and put it back. Replacement inserts are easy to find on AliExpress
Removable washable dust filter (up to 15,000 hrs)
Filter Part Number
Filter codeorder number
The exact dust filter name for this projector
Find itif the filter clogs for good, type this number into a search and buy a new one — often on AliExpress, Temu and local shopsClean itusually a vacuum or a rinse under water, then dry and put it back. A new one is only needed if it's clogged beyond cleaning
Cleaning the filter yourself takes a few minutes — far cheaper than sending the projector out for a service clean.
Washable Eco filter (side-accessed, up to 15,000 h)
Noise Level, dB (Normal)
Noise level (Normal)dB
How audible the projector is at full brightness
28–31 dBa soft whisper, won't disturb the film32–36 dBa steady hum, heard in quiet moments37–42 dBa noticeable hum, better for daytime viewing
For reference: a fridge ≈40 dB, a laptop under load ≈45 dB
37
Noise Level, dB (Eco)
Noise level (Eco)dB
How audible the projector is in quiet mode
22–26 dBrustling leaves, barely audible27–30 dBa soft whisper in the room31–35 dBnoticeable only in complete silence
For reference: a fridge ≈40 dB, a laptop under load ≈45 dB
29
Power Consumption, W
Power drawW
How much electricity the projector uses
30–100 Wportable LED: efficient, cordless — but dim in daylight200–350 Wlamp-based for home: bright light for everyday use400+ Wlaser/xenon: maximum light, visible even in daylight
575
Mounting Type
Ceiling Mount, Desktop
Mount Part Number
Mount codeorder number
The part number of a mount compatible with this projector
Find ituse this number to buy a ready mount for your projector — on AliExpress, Temu and local shopsInstall itscrews into the threaded holes on the projector's underside; the arms adjust for height and tilt
A mount is a separate accessory, usually universal: any one rated for the projector's weight and hole pattern will fit. The code is simply a proven compatible option.
Panasonic ET-PKD ceiling mount (optional)
Width, mm
Widthcm
Horizontal size of the body — how much shelf space it takes
up to 30 cmcompact, easy to move or tuck away40–50+ cma larger body — room for better cooling and optics
530
Depth, mm
Depthcm
Front-to-back size, including the lens
up to 25 cmfits easily on a shelf or cabinet35–45 cmpowerful models — a deeper body for better cooling
390
Height, mm
Heightcm
From the table to the top cover
10–15 cmlow profile, tucks under a shelf20 cm and morea larger lens and stronger cooling
180
Weight, kg
Weightkg
What a heavier, more serious body gives you
Coolinga bigger body — better heat dissipation, less overheatingOpticsroom for quality glass optics, not a plastic lensBodymetal and sturdy materials, not thin plasticLongevitystable temperature protects the lamp or laser
10.6
Package Width, cm
21
Package Depth, cm
43
Package Height, cm
59
Gross Weight, kg
12
Package Contents
In the boxwhat's included
What you get together with the projector
Projector
tested, in working order — the main thing you're here for
Remote + batteries
a copy of the original, but works fine; batteries included
Power cable + adapter
the plug is foreign (British or American, depending on the country), so a plug adapter for a European socket is included
Box and papers
the original box, bag and papers are usually absent. If they're present, it's noted in the description
Projector, remote control, power cable
Warranty
Warranty90 days
How we stand behind the projector after purchase
90-day warranty
if anything goes wrong with how the projector runs in that time, we'll sort it out — repair or replace
Online payment — same terms
card, installments or acquiring, payment to the sole proprietor — the 90-day warranty applies the same for any method
Swap within 14 days
if the projector doesn't suit you, you can swap it for another within 14 days — condition and appearance kept intact
Pickup with no deposit
pickup in Lviv or Nova Poshta delivery with no prepayment — you inspect it before paying
Every projector is tested before sale. We sell professional gear, not throwaway kit — so we stand behind what we sell.
3 months
Service & Spare Parts
Service & partsrepairability
Why a Japanese projector stays in service for years
Standard modules
built from known modules — the panel, optical block, boards, fans. Not one sealed chip, but parts you can source and replace
Replaceable light source
a lamp swaps out by code yourself, a laser lasts tens of thousands of hours. Either way, not a "disposable" soldered LED
Repaired anywhere
any technician will take it on, even in a small town — wherever computers and consumer electronics get fixed. The case opens up, donors are plentiful
A cheap Chinese projector can't be fixed like this: the LED and the "brain" are soldered to the board, with no parts or schematics — official Xiaomi, XGIMI and Hisense service centers turn it away. And even if the unit still runs, within a couple of years its Android goes stale: YouTube, MEGOGO or Netflix drop support for the old firmware. A Japanese unit gets repaired where a Chinese one is refused everywhere.
Lamp — an original ET-LAE300 module (~330 W UHM), life up to 3000 h (Normal) / 4500 h (Eco2), top-accessed — a minutes-long swap. The same lamp is used across a whole Panasonic E-series line (EW730Z, EX800Z, EZ580, etc.), so the market is full of them — originals and compatibles. The imager is three inorganic 3LCD panels (more durable than organic ones); the optical block and cooling fans are ordinary off-the-shelf parts. The washable Eco filter is rated up to 15,000 h and hardly ever needs replacing. Serviceable housing, plenty of donors. In short, a machine built to be serviced for years. You cannot fix a no-name disposable Chinese projector this way: the LED is soldered into the board, no schematics or spare parts exist, and there is simply no service shop in the country that would take it on.
Panasonic PT-EZ770 used — premium installation-grade 3LCD projector, WUXGA 1920×1200, 6,500 lumens, Daylight View Basic, one-touch interchangeable lenses, DIGITAL LINK, Side-by-Side and Picture-in-Picture. A big, bright picture for home and large rooms. Tested, warranty, Nova Poshta across Ukraine, pickup in Lviv.
Price when new€3,500
Price of this projector now€430
Panasonic PT-EZ770
3LCD·WUXGA 1920×1200·6,500 lm·Daylight View
3LCD technology — 3 chips, no rainbow
Three transparent LCD panels for R/G/B give rich, stable colour and none of the rainbow flicker single-chip DLP can show. Easier on the eyes through a long film.
WUXGA 1920×1200 · Full HD+
WUXGA 1920×1200 resolution — even more than Full HD, showing 1080p from Blu-ray in rich, detailed picture. Every frame of a film or game is sharp and full.
6,500 lumens — a light cannon
6,500 lumens give a powerful, clear picture even in a brightly lit room — films and presentations stay punchy when you cannot draw the curtains.
Daylight View Basic — a light sensor
A built-in sensor measures the room light itself and adjusts halftones and brightness — detail in the dark parts of the picture stays visible even in daylight.
Auto iris — live contrast on the fly
A built-in iris opens and closes on its own depending on the scene: it narrows for a deep black in a dark frame, opens wide for maximum light in a bright one. The picture "breathes" along with the film, with no manual adjustment.
Interchangeable lenses — one-touch, for any distance
Lenses attach and detach with one touch, and the symmetrical, lens-centred design makes installation simple. Match the optics to any room or hall.
DIGITAL LINK — everything on one cable
Video, audio and control (Ethernet, RS-232C) all run over a single CAT5e cable up to 100 metres — a clean install with no tangle of wires.
Side-by-Side + PiP — two sources together
Show two sources at once — side by side across the full screen, or one as picture-in-picture. A film and a match, a laptop and a media box — both together.
Eco Filter — washable, 15,000 hours
The filter can be washed and lasts around 15,000 hours — rare, cheap upkeep. It swaps out from the side in a minute, with no need to open the casing.
Lamp up to 4,500 hours in Eco2
In economical Eco2 mode the lamp lasts up to 4,500 hours, and swaps out from the top in minutes — simple, inexpensive maintenance with no technician needed.
Quiet — 29 dB in Eco2
In Eco2 mode the fan runs at just 29 dB — quieter than a whisper. Nothing hums through quiet scenes: you hear only the film, not the projector.
HDMI + DVI-D + DisplayPort — + 10 W speaker
HDMI, DVI-D, DisplayPort and two RGB inputs — connect any source, and the built-in 10 W speaker covers sound with no separate system.