Panasonic Projector PT-RQ13K User Manual

							Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
 ■The Operating Instructions correspond to the firmware’

s main version 2.00 and higher.
 ■This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No.
 zfor India
P T- RQ13 K D
 zfor other countries or regions
P T- RQ13 K 
 ■
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual 
for future use.
 ■Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” (
x 

pages   5   to   13).
TQBJ0930-2
DLP™ Projector  Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
ENGLISH
Model No. PT-RQ13K
The projection lens is sold separately.
* Resolution is 5 120 x 3 200 dots
  (QUAD PIXEL DRIVE: ON)  
						

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Contents
Contents
Read this first!    5
Chapter 1
 
Preparation
Precautions for use      17
Cautions when transporting
    
 17
Cautions when installing
    
 17
Security
    
 2 0
QUAD PIXEL
 DRIVE
    
 2 0
DIGIT
AL LINK
    
 2 1
Art-Net
    
 2 1
Early W
arning Software
    
 2 1
Disposal
    
 2 1
Cautions on use
    
 2 1
Accessories
    
 2 3
Optional accessories
    
 2 4
About your projector
    
 25
Remote control
    
 2 5
Projector body
    
 2 7
Names and functions of the Interface Board  (optional)
    
 3 0
Preparing the remote control
    
 32
Inserting and removing the batteries
    
 3 2
When using the multiple projectors
    
 3 2
Connecting the remote control to the projector  with a cable
    
 33
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Setting up    35
Installation mode
    
 35
Interface Board (optional)
    
 35
Parts for installation (optional)
    
 36
Projected image and throw distance
    
 36
Adjusting adjustable feet
    
 4 3
Attaching/removing the projection lens  (optional)
    
 44
Attaching the projection lens
    
 4 4
Removing the projection lens
    
 4 5
Connecting
    
 46
Before connecting
    
 4 6
Connecting example: 
AV equipment
    
 4 6
Connecting example: Computers
    
 4 9
Connecting example using DIGIT
AL LINK
    
 5 0
Connection example when multiple projected  images are to be synchronized
    
 51
Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Switching on/off the projector    54
Connecting the power cord
 
   5 4
Power indicator
 
   5 4
Switching on the projector
 
   55
When the initial setting screen is displayed
    
 56
Making adjustments and selections
    
 6 2
Switching of
f the projector
 
   63
Projecting
 
   64
Selecting the input signal
 
   6 4
How to adjust focus, zoom, and shift
    
 6 4
Adjusting the lens position and focus when the  Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

D75LE90) 
is used
 
   65
Setting the lens position
 
   66
Adjustment range by the lens position shift  (optical shift)
 
   66
Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus is  unbalanced
 
   67
Switching the input
 
   6 9
Operating with the remote control
    
 71
Using the shutter function
 
   71
Using the on-screen display function
    
 71
Using the automatic setup function
    
 7 2
Switching the image aspect ratio
    
 7 2
Using the function button
 
   7 2
Displaying internal test pattern
 
   73
Using the status function
 
   73
Using the 
AC voltage monitor function
    
 7 4
Setting ID number of the remote control
    
 7 4
Chapter 4 Settings
Menu navigation    76
Navigating through the menu
 
   76
Main menu
 
   77
Sub-menu
 
   78  
						

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Contents
[PICTURE] menu
    
 81
[PICTURE MODE]
    
 81
[CONTRAST]
    
 81
[BRIGHTNESS]
    
 8 2
[COLOR]
    
 8 2
[TINT]
    
 8 2
[COLOR 
TEMPERATURE]
    
 8 2
[GAMMA]
    
 8 4
[SYSTEM DA
YLIGHT VIEW]
    
 85
[SHARPNESS]
    
 85
[NOISE REDUCTION]
    
 86
[DYNAMIC CONTRAST]
    
 86
[SYSTEM SELECT
OR]
    
 87
sRGB-compliant video
    
 88
[POSITION] menu
    
 89
[SHIFT]
    
 8 9
[ASPECT]
    
 8 9
[ZOOM]
    
 9 0
[GEOMETR
Y]
    
 9 1
[ADV
ANCED MENU] menu
    
 94
[DIGIT
AL CINEMA REALITY]
    
 9 4
[BLANKING]
    
 9 4
[EDGE BLENDING]
    
 9 5
[FRAME RESPONSE]
    
 9 7
[FRAME CREA
TION]
    
 9 7
[QUAD PIXEL
 DRIVE]
    
 9 8
[RASTER POSITION]
    
 9 9
[DISPLA
Y LANGUAGE] menu
    
 100
Changing the display language
    
 100
[DISPLA
Y OPTION] menu
    
 101
[COLOR MA
TCHING]
    
 101
[LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION]
    
 102
[SCREEN SETTING]
    
 102
[AUT
O SIGNAL]
    
 103
[AUT
O SETUP]
    
 103
[BACKUP
 INPUT SETTING]
    
 104
[SIMUL
 INPUT SETTING]
    
 105
[SDI IN]
    
 106
[DIGIT
AL LINK IN]
    
 109
[SLOT
 IN]
    
 111
[FRAME SYNC SETTING]
    
 11 9
[ON-SCREEN DISPLA
Y]
    
 121
[BACK COLOR]
    
 123
[ST
ARTUP LOGO]
    
 123
[UNIFORMITY]
    
 124
[SHUTTER SETTING]
    
 124
[FREEZE]
    
 126
[W
AVEFORM MONITOR]
    
 126
[CUT
 OFF]
    
 127 [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu  
   128
[PROJECT
OR ID]
 
   128
[PROJECTION METHOD]
 
   128
[OPERA
TION SETTING]
 
   128
[LIGHT
 OUTPUT]
 
   132
[BRIGHTNESS CONTROL]
 
   133
[ST
ANDBY MODE]
 
   137
[NO SIGNAL
 SHUT-OFF]
 
   137
[NO SIGNAL
 LIGHTS-OUT]
 
   137
[INITIAL
 STARTUP]
 
   138
[ST
ARTUP INPUT SELECT]
    
 138
[DA
TE AND TIME]
 
   139
[SCHEDULE]
 
   139
[RS-232C]
 
   141
[REMOTE2 MODE]
 
   143
[FUNCTION BUTT
ON]
 
   143
[LENS CALIBRA
TION]
 
   144
[LENS MEMOR
Y]
 
   144
[ST
ATUS]
 
   146
[AC VOL
TAGE MONITOR]
 
   147
[SA
VE ALL USER DATA]
 
   148
[LOAD 
ALL USER DATA]
 
   148
[INITIALIZE]
 
   148
[SER
VICE PASSWORD]
 
   149
[MUL
TI DISPLAY] menu
 
   150
Using the multi-display function
    
 150
[TEST P
ATTERN] menu
 
   152
[TEST
 PATTERN]
 
   152
[SIGNAL
 LIST] menu
 
   153
Registering new signals
 
   153
Renaming the registered signal
    
 153
Deleting the registered signal
    
 153
Protecting the registered signal
    
 154
Expanding signal lock-in range
    
 154
Sub memory
 
   155
[SECURITY] menu
 
   156
[SECURITY
 PASSWORD]
 
   156
[SECURITY
 PASSWORD CHANGE]
    
 156
[DISPLA
Y SETTING]
 
   156
[TEXT
 CHANGE]
 
   157
[CONTROL
 DEVICE SETUP]
    
 157
[CONTROL
 DEVICE PASSWORD CHANGE]
 
   160  
						

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Contents
[NETWORK] menu     161
[DIGIT
AL LINK MODE]
    
 161
[DIGIT
AL LINK SETUP]
    
 161
[DIGIT
AL LINK STATUS]
    
 162
[NETWORK SETUP]
    
 162
[NETWORK CONTROL]
    
 163
[NETWORK ST
ATUS]
    
 163
[DIGIT
AL LINK MENU]
    
 164
[Art-Net SETUP]
    
 164
[Art-Net CHANNEL
 SETTING]
    
 164
[Art-Net ST
ATUS]
    
 165
Network connection
    
 165
Connecting to a twisted-pair-cable transmitter
 
  
 166
Accessing from the web browser
    
 167
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Light source/temperature/filter indicators    186
When an indicator lights up
    
 186
Maintenance/replacement
    
 188
Before performing maintenance/replacement
    
 188
Maintenance
    
 188
Replacing the unit
    
 190
T
roubleshooting
    
 191
Self-diagnosis display
    
 193
Chapter 6 Appendix
Technical information    196
PJLink protocol
    
 196
Using 
Art-Net function
    
 197
Control commands via LAN
    
 201
/ terminal
    
 204
 terminal
    
 208
Control device password
    
 209
Upgrade Kit
    
 209
List of compatible signals
    
 210
Specifications
    
 216
Dimensions
    
 220
Precautions for attaching the Ceiling Mount  Bracket
    
 221
Installing the Interface Board (optional)
    
 222
Before installing or removing
    
 222
How to install the Interface Board
    
 222
How to remove the Interface Board
    
 223
Index
    
 224  
						

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WARNING:THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING:To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain 
or moisture.
This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces.  To avoid 
incommoding reflexions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct 
field of view.
The equipment is not intended for used at a video workstation in compliance BildscharbV .
The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
WARNING:
1.  
Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
2.

 
T
 o prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
3.
 
Do not remove the earthing pin on the mains plug. 
 This apparatus is equipped with a three prong earthing-
type mains plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type mains socket. This is a safety feature. If you are 
unable to insert the plug into the mains socket, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the 
earthing plug.
WARNING:
This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR32.
In a residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions. This includes using 
the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral 
devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s 
authority to operate this device.
This is a device to project images onto a screen, etc., and is not intended for use as indoor lighting in a 
domestic environment.
Directive 2009/125/EC
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DON’T OPEN
Indicated on the projector
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product.  
						

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Notice on laser
(for USA and Canada)
This projector is the Class 3R laser product that complies with IEC 60825-1:2007.
529
529For North America 
“Complies with 21 CFR Parts 1040.10 and 140.11
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice
No.50 dated june 24.2007”
IEC 60825-1:2007
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
WAVE LENGTH:448-462nm
MAXIMUM OUTPUT:333mW
IEC 60825-1:2007
RAYONNEMENT LASER
EXPOSITION DIRECTE DANGEREUSE POUR LES YEUX
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 3R
LONGUEURS DONDES:448-462nm
MAXIMALE DU RAYONNEMENT:248mW
DUR
¬E DE LIMPULSION:1.1ms
529
DANGER-CLASS 4 LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EYE OR
                   SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION
DANGER-RAYONNEMENT LASER DE CLASSE 4 - EN CAS DOUVERTURE 
                  EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU RAYONNEMENT DIRECT OU 
                  DIFFUS DES YEUX OU DE LA PEAU
  (Inside of product)
(for India)
This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
529
(for other countries or regions)
This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
529  
						

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CAUTION (North/Middle/South America/Taiwan)
This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not 
remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type 
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the 
outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not remove
WARNING (USA and Canada)
 fNot for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
Processing Equipment, 
ANSI/NFPA 75.
 fFor permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
building installation wiring.
 fFor pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Verification
Model Number: 
 
PT
 -RQ13K
Trade Name: 
 
Panasonic
Responsible Party: 

 
Panasonic Corporation of North 
 America
Address:
 
T
 wo Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
General Contact: 
 
http://www
 .panasonic.com/support
Projector Contact: 
 
http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) 

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely 
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own 
expense.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions. This includes using the provided 
power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  Also, any 
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user ’s authority to operate this device.  
						

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IMPORTANT: THE MOLDED PLUG (U.K. only)
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse 
is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating 
of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark 
 or the BSI mark  on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you 
lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover 
can be purchased from an Authorized Service Center.
If the fitted molded plug is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, then the fuse should be 
removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the 
cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below .
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:
Green - and - Yellow:  
Earth
Blue:

 
Neutral
Brown:

 
Live
As the colors of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings 
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is colored GREEN - 

AND - YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug 
which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol 
 or colored GREEN or GREEN - AND - 
YELLOW.
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked 
with the letter N or colored BLACK.
The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked 
with the letter L or colored RED.
How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.
Importer’s name and address within the European Union
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany  
						

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WARNING:
 rPOWER
The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 
when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
 fIf foreign objects or water get inside the projector

, cut off the power supply.
 fIf the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut of

f the power supply.
 fIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector
, cut of

f the power supply.
Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
 f Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
excessively

, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks or fire. Please note that if you do not use the provided power 
cord to ground the device on the side of the outlet, this may result in electric shocks.
Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power conn\
ector into the projector terminal.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
 f Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall.
Do not handle the power plug and power connector with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
 f If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation.
 fIf not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly .
 rON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector
.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where \
the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or deterioration of components. 
Deterioration of components (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to t\
ake the full weight of the projector 
or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over the projector , and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports or place anything within 500 m\
m (19-11/16") of them.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
 fDo not place the projector in narrow

, badly ventilated places.
 fDo not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air intake port.  
						

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WARNING:
Do not look at or place your skin into the light emitted from the lens w\
hile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight.
 fStrong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens. Do not look at or place your hands directly into this light.
 fBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn of
f the power and switch 
of

f the main power when you are away from the projector.
Do not project an image with the lens cover of the projection lens (opt\
ional) attached.
Doing so can cause fire. 
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
 f For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an 
Authorized Service Center

.
Doing so may cause exposure to dangerous laser radiation.
 f The laser module is built in this projector

. Follow procedures specified in the Operating Instructions to make 
operations and adjustments.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector . Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector.
 f Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector
.
 fIf liquid enters inside of the projector

, consult your dealer.
 fParticular attention must be paid to children.
Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
 f Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly

, it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
 fBe sure to use the wire provided with the ceiling mount bracket as an extra safety measure to prevent the 
projector from falling down. (Install in a dif

ferent location to the ceiling mount bracket.)
 rACCESSORIES
Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
 fDo not use unspecified batteries.
 fDo not charge dry cell batteries.
 fDo not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 fDo not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 fDo not allow the + and – terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
 fDo not store or carry batteries together with metallic objects.
 fStore the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.
 fMake sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 fDo not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif
ferent types of batteries.
 fDo not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
 fBattery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately

.
 fBattery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately
.
Do not allow children to reach the lens fixing screw

.
Accidentally swallowing them can cause physical harm. 
 f If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately

.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly.
 f Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.