Panasonic developed its high-efficiency UHM lamp units by drawing on the strength of its Group companies to develop all essential parts. By embedding an aspherical mirror that increases reflection efficiency, and an AC lamp with improvements over ultrahigh pressure mercury lamps, we have succeeded in suppressing power consumption compared to average large-scale projectors especially those using xenon lamps. In addition, the PT-F300 Series features an original lamp drive system that requires no lamp replacement for up to 5,000 hours.

Compared to previous Panasonic models, both the power consumption and CO2 emissions have been decreased by 32%, while providing the same brightness. *Calculated as 1,560 hours per year, assuming 6 hours of operation a day, 260 days a year. *The unit used for CO2 conversion is "0.39 kg CO2/kWH" (based on data published by Japan's Ministry of the Environment). **Based on the data from the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, a Cedar tree consumes 14kg of CO2 /year.

Excellent visibility is achieved by improving color reproduction, even under bright lighting. Because it produces easy-to-see images without having to increase the lamps' output power, it helps to reduce power consumption.

PT-D12000 Series, PT-D5000 Series and PT-F300 Series are equipped with the Auto Power Save function, which activates standby mode when no signal is being input.

The PT-D6000 Series have attained a low stand-by power level of 0.2 W*, which is a top-class level for the projector industry. It also helps to slash running costs, and reduces environmental impact.

* For North American models. European and Asian models are 0.3 W.

As a result of Panasonic's high awareness to the environment, we achieved full compliance with the RoHS Directive (in July 2006) more than six months prior to the required date, and all Panasonic products (31,400 models in total) satisfied the RoHS Directive criteria. Using highly advanced chemical substance test instruments, we thoroughly checked all production stages, even down to the level of materials, to ensure a fully compliant manufacturing system.

Panasonic projectors are virtually lead-free. We are also working to eliminate the lead from lenses that are exempted from the RoHS Directve. These efforts help to reduce adverse effects on the environment for future generations.

No polyethylene is used in the cushioning materials when packaging Panasonic projectors.* Instead, an air cushion material designed by our engineers is used, to further reduce environmental impact.

*Excluding certain models.