Optoma UHD42

4K UHD gaming and home entertainment projector

Immerse yourself in a world of Ultra HD gaming, live sport, TV shows and movies. The UHD42 delivers impressive 4K cinema quality images and lightning fast refresh rate of 240Hz for silky smooth gaming.

TV and movie fans can also enjoy excellent colour depth, crystal clear detail, and sparkling contrast for a stunningly immersive experience.

Packed with the latest technology and features, this stylish projector boasts High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HLG compatibility, Full 3D and HDMI 2.0.

It even comes with 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift for easy installation. Perfect for enjoying life-like big-screen entertainment in any living space.

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Big screen entertainment

Create and view images far larger than any TV with a projector. You can create a massive up to 300” image*. Perfect for recreating the immersive cinema experience in the comfort of your own home.

*Screen size depends on space available (wall size and distance) and ambient lighting conditions.

Lights on viewing

This all-round home entertainment projector combines high brightness and vivid colours for vibrant, true-to-life visuals in well-lit environments – ideal for watching TV shows, sports and movies or gaming with family or friends any time of day.

4K UHD Resolution

With over eight million pixels, Ultra HD 4K resolution brings four times more detail than Full HD, to deliver sharper, life-like images and richer colours – allowing you to sit closer to the screen and enjoy a more immersive experience.

HDR and HLG compatible

Capable of receiving and displaying both HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) HDR content. This Optoma projector allows you to see far more detail and texture. Objects look more solid and lifelike and the extra detail creates a greater sense of depth.

Wall colour adjustment

Don’t have a white wall or a projector screen? No problem! With the “Wall Color” setting, you can alter the projected image based on the colour of your wall. With six options to chose from you can easily adjust for blackboard, light yellow, light green, light blue, pink and grey walls to get the most accurate colour gamut.

Display/Image
Display technologyDLP
ResolutionUHD (3840×2160)
Brightness3,400 lumens
Contrast ratio500,000:1
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio – compatible4:3
Keystone correction – vertical+/-40°
Horizontal scan rate31 ~ 135Khz
Vertical scan rate24 ~ 120Hz
Uniformity80%
Screen size0.87m ~ 7.68m (34.1″ ~ 302.4″) diagonal
Lamp Info
Light source typeLamp
Lamp watts240
Lamp life hours (up to)4000 (Bright), 15000 (Dynamic), 10000 (Eco)
Optical
Throw ratio1.21:1 ~ 1.59:1
Projection distance (m)1.2m – 8.1m
Zoom1.3
Zoom typeManual
Focal length (mm)12.81 ~ 16.74
Lens shiftVertical +10%
Native offset105%
Connectivity
Connections 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
Control 1 x USB-A power 1.5A, 1 x USB-A service, 1 x RS232, 1 x 12V trigger
General
Noise level (typical)26dB
Noise level (max)28dB
PC compatibilityUHD, WQHD, WUXGA, FHD, UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, HD, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
2D compatibility480i/p, 576i/p, 720p(50/60Hz), 1080i(50/60Hz), 1080p(50/60Hz), 2160p(50/60Hz)
3D Full3D
SecuritySecurity bar, Kensington Lock, Password protected interface
OSD / display languages10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Spanish
Operating conditions5°C ~ 40°C, Max. Humidity 85%, Max. Altitude 3000m
Remote controlBacklit home remote
Speaker count1
Watts per speaker10W
In the boxAC power cord
Remote control
2x AAA batteries
Basic user manual
Input lag15.70ms
Power
Power supply100 ~ 240V, 50 ~ 60Hz
Power consumption (standby)0.5W
Power consumption (min)220W
Power consumption (max)305W
Weight & Dimensions
Net weight3.9kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) mm315 x 270 x 118