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Optoma ZK507 4K HDR10 projector (MSRP $5500)

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#1 · (Edited)
The Optoma ZK507 was recently announced.


Optoma ZK507

White ZK507-W

laser.
5000 lumens.
0.66" DLP chip
4K UHD (3840x2160)

HDR10 & HLG
20,000 hours
qty=1: HDMI 2.0 w/ HDCP 2.2
qty=1: HDMI 1.4a 3D support
Inputs 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4a 3D support, 1 x VGA (YPbPr/RGB), 1 x Audio 3.5mm
Outputs 1 x Audio 3.5mm, 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x USB-A power 1.5A
Control 1 x USB-A service, 1 x RS232, 1 x RJ45, 1 x 12V trigger

Contrast ratio claimed: 300,000:1 (USA) to 500,000:1 (UK) depending on which country is cited.


Manual zoom
Ceiling mount: OCM815W, OCM818W-RU
Remote: BR-3075W
Throw Ratio: 1.39:2.22
Zoom: 1.6x
Audio: 2x 5W stereo speakers
4 Segment RYGB color wheel
qty=2 5 Watt speakers
RS232 control

Dimensions 19.6” x 6” x 13” (W x D x H, w/o feet), 498 x 331 x 141 mm
Weight 22 lbs (9.8 kg)

368 Watts consumed (max)

30 dB noise (typical)

Dust filter: recommended to clean every 3 months


MSRP $5500
STREET (much less than MSRP) :)


And here is the posting information from Optoma:



The Optoma Europe page has more details and pretty pictures:


Here is the datasheet:



Attached are photos. In Europe, they show 2 possible remote controls ("Data" use and "Home" use)

Large, higher resolution photos are available here:


And PDF Basic User Manual, User Manual, and Data Sheets are here on the Europe site (down towards the bottom in the "Download Range Brochure" link:


Similar 0.66"/0.67" 4K HDR systems (laser/LED) that I have been considering are:

Optoma UHZ65
Optoma ZK507
BenQ HT9060
Acer VL7860
BenQ LK990


Scott
 

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#2 ·
The Optoma ZK507 was recently announced. Since I didn't see an existing dedicated thread for this new projector, here is a summary:





Optoma ZK507



White ZK507-W



laser.

5000 lumens.

0.66" DLP chip

4K

HDR10 & HLG

20,000 hours

HDMI 2.0 w/ HDCP 2.2

Ceiling mount: OCM815W, OCM818W-RU

Remote: BR-3075W

Throw Ratio: 1.39:2.22

Zoom: 1.6x

Audio: 2x 5W stereo speakers

4 Segment RYGB color wheel



Dimensions19.6” x 6” x 13” (w/o feet)

Weight22 lbs



MSRP $5500

STREET (much less than MSRP) :)






And here is the posting information from Optoma:








Here is the datasheet:








Attached are photos. Unfortunately I couldn't find a photo of the bottom to examine the mounting screw layout...





Similar 0.66"/0.67" 4K HDR systems that I have been considering are:



Optoma UHZ65

Optoma ZK507

BenQ HT9060

Acer VL7860

BenQ LK990






Scott
The Optoma UHZ65 Theo model is a modified version of the UHZ65. There is an owner's thread on AVS forum for the Theo. Just another projector for your consideration.

https://www.tvspecialists.com/uhz65-vs-upgraded-uhz65-part-i/

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#3 ·
Expansive Color Gamut : ~75% DCI-P3 color performance
 
#10 ·
They recommend cleaning the external filter every 3 months (there is a graphic in the manual showing removing the side vent cover, then vacuuming the filter)

Filter Reminder
Choose this function to show or hide the warning message when the changing filter message is displayed. The
available options include Off, 300hr, 500hr, 800hr, and 1000hr.

Note: Dust filters are only required/supplied in the selected regions with excessive dust.

So I would assume that the light path is sealed, and the dust filter is only there to keep the internals from clogging up with dust that the fan would draw in.

Scott
 
#12 · (Edited)
I'm close to buying a UHZ65. But am still spec'ing other hardware & furniture for a new dedicated H/T room. So, I certainly can delay a UHZ65 purchase; especially if the ZK507 is considered a replacement &/or an upgrade to the UHZ65.

In fact, because the UHZ65 has been available since October, 2017, before buying one, I thought I had better check for a potential heir apparent waiting in the wings. Is the ZK507 or another Optoma U.S. Model pending release, to supersede, or be an upgrade to the UHZ65?
 
#25 ·
Have you checked out the BENQ 9060? LED’s, sharpest lens currently, 98% extended color. Personally I chose the BENQ over the UHZ65 b/c of zero rainbows.
Really love it.
There are always trade-offs. I gravitated to the UHZ65 because of its Laser Light engine and because there are few Lasers especially at the UHZ65's price point.

Our room will NOT be 100% light controlled. Although light will be controlled from windows, there is a stairway adjacent to the room from which, we can't really control ALL of the light seepage from the main floor above.

We plan on using the room/projector primarily (90%) for TV/streaming as opposed to Blu-rays. In this case, the absolute best resolution and contrast (for a given cost) are not the ultimate goals. Having a movie experience (as much as possible) for streaming (Netflix/Prime etc.) under less than ideal conditions, for several hours per day is our goal.

I'm disabled, so, I don't really want to fool with maintenance/troubleshooting. Or given how many hours and the content we plan to use the projector, I didn't want to be concerned with usage hours or light output decline over time. Thus, rightly or wrongly, I concluded for our purposes, a laser seemed more practical than bulbs and hence, the UHZ65. But I definitely welcome comments that contradict my conclusion, or may steer me in the direction of another projector (in or around the UHZ 65's price).

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They will both coexist. The ZK507 is a ProScene product meant for B2B/ProAV applications while the UHZ65 is a home cinema product.
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Thanks for that information. It precisely was what I was seeking!!

So as long as the UHZ65 (spec & quality wise) won't be quickly superseded by another Optoma or another Laser based projector, it appears that the UHZ65 may be my first, and given my "sell-by-date", probably my last projector.
 
#26 ·
There are always trade-offs. I gravitated to the UHZ65 because of its Laser Light engine and because there are few Lasers especially at the UHZ65's price point.



Our room will NOT be 100% light controlled. Although light will be controlled from windows, there is a stairway adjacent to the room from which, we can't really control ALL of the light seepage from the main floor above.



We plan on using the room/projector primarily (90%) for TV/streaming as opposed to Blu-rays. In this case, the absolute best resolution and contrast (for a given cost) are not the ultimate goals. Having a movie experience (as much as possible) for streaming (Netflix/Prime etc.) under less than ideal conditions, for several hours per day is our goal.



I'm disabled, so, I don't really want to fool with maintenance/troubleshooting. Or given how many hours and the content we plan to use the projector, I didn't want to be concerned with usage hours or light output decline over time. Thus, rightly or wrongly, I concluded for our purposes, a laser seemed more practical than bulbs and hence, the UHZ65. But I definitely welcome comments that contradict my conclusion, or may steer me in the direction of another projector (in or around the UHZ 65's price).







Thanks for that information. It precisely was what I was seeking!!



So as long as the UHZ65 (spec & quality wise) won't be quickly superseded by another Optoma or another Laser based projector, it appears that the UHZ65 may be my first, and given my "sell-by-date", probably my last projector.
Theo UHZ65 is a modified UHZ65 approved by Optoma. Better performance overall. Since this will be your last projector, maybe treat yourself.

https://www.tvspecialists.com/uhz65-vs-upgraded-uhz65-part-i/

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#34 ·
The projector being discussed here is not the substitute of the UHZ65. The new one that also supports 3D blueray is the UHZ880+ or UHZ886. The 880 has the same declared brightness and CONTRAST as the UHZ65 and the 886 has an extra 400 lumens and a declared contrast of 2.500.000:1 compared to the 3.000.000:1 for the UHZ65 and 880+
If I am not mistaken, we should be introduced to the UHZ880+in time for Christmas (at least on this side of the pond).
 
#36 ·
I m one of the people that uses BenQ LK970 as a home theater projector , my main use 4k her movies tone mapped with HTPC madVR dtm and calibrated with lightspace 3DLUT.

the picture quality is amazing !! , I know the contrast isn't the best in this projector but I rarely find any scenes that are bad , I do have a jvs rs440 next to it and I use the BenQ for all my 4k watching and gaming cause its that good. I use the jvc mainly for SDR .

and u can get the BenQ refurbished very cheap if u look around.

hope that helps.
 
#37 ·
Just checking in, as I do from time to time.:)
I am a huge DLP fan and have always been fond of Benq projectors. Since 2012, I've been waiting for them to offer powered lens controls and lens memory in a 4K machine. :( It's a standard feature on JVC and Sony. I would settle for the inherent lack of DLP contrast if lens memory were available.
Has anyone heard of a 4K DLP machine with lens memory coming in 2020?
 
#38 ·
I was considering this projector for my home theater use. I reached out to Optoma's sales department with a few questions and they responded with some added details:


  • DCI-P3 coverage is roughly 80%. Exceeded our expectations as high brightness usually results in the sacrifice of color. We were able to maintain a good balance between brightness and color.
  • Light Border – very small light border, exactly the same to UHD60, UHD65 and UHZ65 – as they share the same light engine and DMD. The DMD used in UHD50 is not used in ZK507.
  • Unit Color – White only. Black is only available with volume order.
  • Input Lag – ZK507 features an MEMC (PureMotion). With the MEMC on, input lag is in the 150ms. With MEMC off, input page is 60-70ms. As a hardcore gamer, I can tell you that the UHD60 has the best input lag as there is no MEMC – in the low 40’s. FPS gaming (CoD, Battlefield, etc) performance is more than acceptable.
  • Aspect Ratio – Native 16:9.
 
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