Panasonic Projector PT-RQ13K User Manual
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 121 [ACTIVE]The target projector is correctly connected and the [CONTRAST SYNC] function is operating. [INACTIVE] The [CONTRAST SYNC] function is stopped. Confirm the setting of each linked projector and the connection of the cable. Note f The [CONTRAST SYNC] function will operate when all of the following conditions are fulfilled. g[FRAME SYNC] is set to [MASTER] on only the one projector to be linked, and it is set to [SLA VE] on all other projectors. g[CONTRAST SYNC] is set to [ON] on all the projectors to be linked. gAll the projectors to be linked are connected in a loop with the daisy chain connection. (Maximum 64 projectors) [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] Set the on-screen display. Setting [OSD POSITION] Set the position of the menu screen (OSD). 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OSD POSITION]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [2] Sets to the center left of the screen. [3] Sets to the bottom left of the screen. [4] Sets to the top center of the screen. [5] Sets to the center of the screen. [6] Sets to the bottom center of the screen. [7] Sets to the upper right of the screen. [8] Sets to the center right of the screen. [9] Sets to the bottom right of the screen. [1] Sets to the upper left of the screen. Setting [OSD SIZE] Set the display size of the menu screen (OSD). 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OSD SIZE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL] Does not enlarge the text size. [DOUBLE] Displays the menu screen with the text size enlarged to double size. Note f[OSD SIZE] cannot be set when the [ADV ANCED MENU] menu → [QUAD PIXEL DRIVE] (x page 98) is set to [ON]. The menu screen with the text size enlarged to double size is displayed. f [OSD SIZE] cannot be set when [SIMUL INPUT SETTING] (x page 105) is set to [AUTO(x2-speed)] or [AUTO(x4-speed)] and displaying the image in simultaneous format. Setting [OSD ROTATION] Set the orientation of the menu screen (OSD).

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 122 - ENGLISH 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OSD ROTATION]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Does not rotate the screen. [CLOCKWISE] Rotates the screen by 90° clockwise. [COUNTERCLOCKWISE] Rotates the screen by 90° counterclockwise. Setting [OSD DESIGN] Set the color of the menu screen (OSD). 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OSD DESIGN]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [1] Sets to yellow. [2] Sets to blue. [3] Sets to white. [4] Sets to green. [5] Sets to peach. [6] Sets to brown. Setting [OSD MEMORY] Set hold for the position of the menu screen (OSD) cursor. 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OSD MEMORY]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Holds the cursor position. [OFF] Does not hold the cursor position. Note fThe cursor position is not maintained even if [OSD MEMOR Y] is set to [ON]. Setting [INPUT GUIDE] Set whether to display the input guide in the position set in [OSD POSITION]. The input guide is the screen to display the information such as currently selected input terminal name, signal name, memory number display, [BACKUP INPUT STATUS], and input terminal and signal structuring the [MULTI DISPLAY]. 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 123 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [INPUT GUIDE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Displays the input guide. [OFF] Hides the input guide. Setting [WARNING MESSAGE] Set the display/hide of the warning message. 1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Displays the warning message. [OFF] Hides the warning message. Note fWhen [WARNING MESSAGE] is set to [OFF], the warning message will not be displayed on the projected image even if a warning status such as [TEMPERATURE WARNING] or [CLEAN THE AIR FILTER] is detected. Also, the following countdown message is not displayed: the message until the power is turned off after the no signal lights-out function is executed; the message until the light source is turned off after the no signal lights-out function is executed [BACK COLOR] Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input. 1) Press as to select [BACK COLOR]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [BLUE] Displays the entire projection area in blue. [BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. Note fTo create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM. [STARTUP LOGO] Set the logo display when the power is turned on. 1) Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. [NONE] Disables the startup logo display.

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 124 - ENGLISH Note fWhen [USER LOGO] is selected, the display of the startup logo will be kept for approximately 15 seconds. fT o create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM. [UNIFORMITY] Correct the brightness and color unevenness of the entire screen. Setting each color 1) Press as to select [UNIFORMITY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [UNIFORMITY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [WHITE], [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 4) Press qw to adjust the level. Item Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment [VERTICAL] Press w. The lower-side color becomes pale, or the upper-side color becomes dark. -127 - +127 Press q. The upper-side color becomes pale, or the lower-side color becomes dark. [HORIZONTAL] Press w. The left-side color becomes pale, or the right-side color becomes dark. Press q. The right-side color becomes pale, or the left-side color becomes dark. Setting [PC CORRECTION] To use the [PC CORRECTION] function, the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET- UK20) is required. To purchase the product, consult your dealer. 1) Press as to select [UNIFORMITY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [UNIFORMITY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [PC CORRECTION]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Does not perform correction using a computer. [ON] *1Performs correction for the brightness and color unevenness of the entire screen using a computer . *1 Advanced skills are necessary to use computer control correction. Consult your dealer. Note fThe [UNIFORMITY] setting value will not return to factory default even if [ALL USER DA TA] is executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] ( x page 148). [SHUTTER SETTING] Set the image fade-in and fade-out when the shutter function operates. You can also configure the setting to automatically enable/disable the shutter (shutter: close/open) when the power is turned of f/on, and to use the mechanical shutter or not. Setting [MECHANICAL SHUTTER] 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING].

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 125 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [MECHANICAL SHUTTER]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [ENABLE] Turns off the light source and closes the mechanical shutter when the shutter function is enabled (shutter: closed). [DISABLE] Leaves the mechanical shutter open and turns off only the light source when the shutter function is enabled (shutter: closed). Note f By closing the mechanical shutter , the malfunction of the DLP chip caused by high power laser ray entering the projection lens surface can be prevented. To close the mechanical shutter, set [MECHANICAL SHUTTER] to [ENABLE] and then set the shutter function to be enabled (shutter: closed). f When [MECHANICAL SHUTTER] is set to [ENABLE], it will take approximately 0.5 seconds from when the shutter function is enabled (shutter: closed) to the shutter function is disabled (shutter: opened). f When [MECHANICAL SHUTTER] is set to [DISABLE], and the shutter function is used at the environment temperature of around 0 °C (32 °F), the light source may light up dimly due to warm-up. Setting [FADE-IN] or [FADE-OUT] 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [FADE-IN] or [FADE-OUT]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. Item Adjustment [FADE-IN] [FADE-OUT] [OFF] Does not set fade-in or fade-out. [0.5s] - [10.0s] Sets the fade-in or fade-out time. Select an item from [0.5s] - [4.0s], [5.0s], [7.0s], or [10.0s]. [0.5s] - [4.0s] can be selected in increments of 0.5. Note f Press the button on the remote control or the control panel during fade-in or fade-out to cancel the fade operation. Setting [STARTUP] 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [STARTUP]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OPEN] The projector goes into projection mode with the shutter function disabled (shutter: opened) when the power is turned on. [CLOSE] The projector goes into projection mode with the shutter function enabled (shutter: closed) when the power is turned on. Setting [SHUT-OFF] 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [SHUT-OFF].

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 126 - ENGLISH 4) Press qw to switch the item. [LAST USED] The projector goes into standby mode with the condition of the mechanical shutter maintained when the projector is switched off. [OPEN] The projector goes into standby mode with the mechanical shutter opened when the projector is switched off. [CLOSE] The projector goes into standby mode with the mechanical shutter closed when the projector is switched off. [FREEZE] Pause the projected image temporarily regardless of the playback of the external device. 1) Press as to select [FREEZE]. 2) Press the button. fPress the button to release. Note f [FREEZE] is displayed on the screen when video is paused. fWhen an image from one input terminal is displayed on multiple screens while in the four-screen display mode, the appearance may vary for each image being paused. Set the [MUL TI DISPLAY] menu → [MULTI DISPLAY MODE] to anything other than [OFF] when using the four- screen display mode. [WAVEFORM MONITOR] Use the input signals from a connected external device to display in a waveform. Check whether video output (luminance) signal level is within the recommended range for the projector and adjust. 1) Press as to select [WAVEFORM MONITOR]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Does not display the waveform monitor. [ON] Displays the waveform monitor. 3) Press the button two times to clear . 4) Press as to select any horizontal line. 5) Press the button to switch the Select line to either luminance, red, green, or blue. fLine selection items switch each time the is pressed only when the waveform monitor is displayed. “Select line (luminance)” Displayed in white waveform. “Select line (red)” Displayed in red waveform. “Select line (green)” Displayed in green waveform. “Select line (blue)” Displayed in blue waveform. Note fSetting is also available with [FUNCTION BUTT ON] (x page 143). fThe waveform monitor cannot be displayed while in the four-screen display mode. Set the [MUL TI DISPLA Y] menu → [MULTI DISPLAY MODE] to anything other than [OFF] when using the four-screen display mode. f The waveform monitor turns of f when [MULTI DISPLAY] is executed during waveform monitoring. fThe waveform monitor is not displayed when on-screen display is hidden (of f).

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 127 Adjusting the waveform Project the luminance adjustment signal of a commercial test disk (0 % (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE) – 100 % (100 IRE)) and adjust. Signal level Image displayable area Image position 1) Select “Select line (luminance)” on the waveform monitor . 2) Adjust black level. fUse [BRIGHTNESS] in the on-screen menu [PICTURE] to adjust the black level 0 % of the video signal to the 0 % position of the waveform monitor. 3) Adjust white level. fUse [CONTRAST] in the on-screen menu [PICTURE] to adjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor. Adjusting red, green, and blue 1) Set [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] to [USER1] or [USER2] (x page 82). 2) Select “Select line (red)” on the waveform monitor . 3) Adjust dark red areas. fUse [RED] in [WHITE BALANCE LOW] to adjust the black level 0 % of the video signal to the 0 % position of the waveform monitor. 4) Adjust bright red areas. fUse [RED] in [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] to adjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor. 5) Use the procedure for [RED] to adjust [GREEN] and [BLUE]. Note f Confirm that the [SIGNAL LEVEL] setting of the input signal is correct before adjusting the black level. [CUT OFF] Each red, green, and blue color component can be removed. 1) Press as to select [CUT OFF]. 2) Press the button. fThe [CUT OFF] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Disables cutoff. [ON] Enables cutoff. Note fWhen input is switched or a signal is switched, the cutof f setting returns to its original setting (off).

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 128 - ENGLISH [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 76) for the operation of the menu screen. [PROJECTOR ID] The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when multiple projectors are used side by side to enable simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote control. 1) Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [ALL] Select this item when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number . [1] - [64] Select this item when specifying an ID number to control individual projector . Note fTo specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote control must match the ID number of the projector. fWhen the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specified during remote control or computer control. If multiple projectors are set up side by side with IDs set to [ALL], they cannot be controlled separately from the projectors with other ID numbers. fRefer to “Setting ID number of the remote control” ( x page 74) for how to set the ID number on the remote control. [PROJECTION METHOD] Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of the projector . Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inverted. 1) Press as to select [PROJECTION METHOD]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [FRONT/FLOOR] When installing the projector on the desk, etc., in front of the screen [FRONT/CEILING] When installing the projector in front of the screen using the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional) [REAR/FLOOR] When installing the projector on the desk, etc., behind the screen (with a translucent screen) [REAR/CEILING] When installing the projector behind the screen (with a translucent screen) using the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional) [OPERATION SETTING] Set the operation method of the projector. The settings are reflected when “Initial setting (operation setting)” ( x page 57) in the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is already set. If you change the settings while using the projector, the duration until the luminance of light source decreases by half may shorten or the luminance may decrease. Setting [OPERATING MODE] 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OPERATING MODE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL]*1Set this item when high luminance is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 20 000 hours.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ENGLISH - 129 [ECO]*1Set this item to increase the life of the light source though it will lower the luminance than [NORMAL]. The estimated runtime is approximately 24 000 hours. [LONG LIFE1] *1Set this item to increase the life of the light source though it will lower the luminance than [ECO]. The estimated runtime is approximately 43 000 hours. [LONG LIFE2] *1Set this item to increase the life of the light source though it will lower the luminance than [LONG LIFE1]. The estimated runtime is approximately 61 000 hours. [LONG LIFE3] *1Set this item to increase the life of the light source though it will lower the luminance than [LONG LIFE2]. The estimated runtime is approximately 87 000 hours. [USER1] Set [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] and [LIGHT OUTPUT] individually. [USER2] [USER3] *1 The runtime is estimated when the [PICTURE] menu → [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [3]. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button. 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f The [OPERA TING MODE] setting will not return to the factory default even when [ALL USER DATA] is executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] ( x page 148). fSet [OPERA TING MODE] to anything other than [ECO], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3] when using the projector at an altitude of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea level. fIf the runtime exceeds 20 000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required. Consult your dealer for details. Setting [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] Adjust the maximum level to correct screen brightness according to the changes in brightness of the light source. 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL]. 4) Press qw to adjust. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Increases the maximum level of brightness correction. 8.0 % - 100.0 % Press q. Decreases the maximum level of brightness correction. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button. 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f When [OPERA TING MODE] is set to [NORMAL], [ECO], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3], the item of [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. f When the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] → [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC], the brightness is corrected using this setting. f The [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] setting will not return to the factory default even when [ALL USER DATA] is executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] ( x page 148). Setting [LIGHT OUTPUT] Adjust the brightness of light source. The [LIGHT OUTPUT] setting is synchronized with the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LIGHT OUTPUT]. The most recent setting is reflected in both items. 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 130 - ENGLISH 3) Press as to select [LIGHT OUTPUT]. 4) Press qw to adjust. Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment Brightness Runtime (estimate) Press w. The screen becomes brighter. The runtime becomes shorter. 8.0 % - 100.0 % Press q. The screen becomes darker. The runtime becomes longer. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button. 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f [LIGHT OUTPUT] can be adjusted individually for each setting item of [OPERATING MODE]. fThe uniformity of the brightness between multiple displays can be maintained by adjusting [LIGHT OUTPUT] for each projector when structuring a multi-display screen by combining the projected images from multiple projectors. Interrelation of luminance and runtime You can use the projector with desired brightness and duration of use by combining the settings of [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL], [LIGHT OUTPUT], and [CONSTANT MODE] in [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP]. Interrelation of luminance and runtime is as follows. Make the settings depending on your desired duration of use and brightness of the projected image. Values of the luminance and runtime are rough estimations. r To set the projector based on the duration of use Duration of use (hour) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) 20 000 100.0 100.010 000100.0 58.05 800 24 000 100.0 83.08 300100.0 54.05 400 27 000 100.0 65.06 500100.0 51.05 100 31 000 ―――100.0 47.04 700 35 000 ―――100.0 44.04 400 40 000 ―――100.0 41.04 100 rTo set the projector based on luminance Luminance (lm) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) 10 000 100.0 100.020 000― ―― 9 000 100.0 90.023 300100.0 90.01 900 8 000 100.0 80.024 000100.0 80.05 900 7 000 100.0 70.026 100100.0 70.011 500 6 000 100.0 60.027 800100.0 60.018 700 5 000 100.0 50.029 600100.0 50.028 000 4 000 ―――100.0 40.040 800 3 000 ―――100.0 30.059 300 Note fUnder influence of characteristics of each light source, conditions of use, installation environment, etc., the runtime may be shorter than the estimation. fThe duration of use is referred to as the runtime when you use the projector successively . The duration of use is an estimated duration and is not the warranty period. f If the runtime exceeds 20 000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required. Consult your dealer for details.