Panasonic Projector PT-RQ13K User Manual

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CAUTION:
 rPOWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector
.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks 
will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Before replacing the projection lens, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
 f Unexpected projection of light may cause injury to eyes.
 fReplacing the projection lens without removing the power plug may result in electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before attaching or remov\
ing the Interface Board 
(optional), performing maintenance, and replacing the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
 r ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 fBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector
.
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
 f T

ake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
Do not install the projector in a location where salt pollution or corro\
sive gas may occur.
Doing so may result in falling due to corrosion. Also, it may result in malfunctions.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
 f Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
withstand heat close to this port.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while shifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury

.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.
 f Strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being u\
sed.
Doing so can cause fire, damage to an object, or malfunction of the projector .
 fStrong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
The projector must be carried or installed by two or more people.
Failure to do so may cause falling accidents.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks to 
occur.
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, keep mounting screws and power cord from contact with 
metal parts inside the ceiling.
Contact with metal parts inside the ceiling can cause electric shocks.  
						

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CAUTION:
 rACCESSORIES
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote 
control.
Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire
or contamination of surrounding area.
 rMAINTENANCE
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 fAfter you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them.
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector every 20 000 hours o\
f usage as an estimated 
duration.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.
 f For cleaning fee, ask your dealer

.
To remove the battery
Remote Control Battery
1.
 P
 ress the guide and lift the cover.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remove the batteries.  
						

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Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
 rManuseio de baterias usadas
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e/ou baterias deverão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor , romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Como isolar os terminais
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor , ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais. Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a 
temperaturas superiores a 100
  °C (212   °F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar o lacre 
do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos 
terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
 r Remoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remova as baterias.
Fita Isolante
Fita Isolante  
						

							 
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 rTrademarks
 fSOLID SHINE is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
 fWindows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and other countries.
 fMac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of 

Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
 fPJLinkTM is a registered trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries and 
regions.
 f HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
 fRoomV

iew and Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Connected
TM and Fusion RV are trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
 f HDBaseTTM is a trademark of HDBaseT Alliance.
 fArt-NetTM Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd
 fDisplayPort is a trademark or registered trademark of the V

ideo Electronics Standards Association.
 fAdobe, 

Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 
in the United States and/or other countries.
 f Some of the fonts used in the on-screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts, which are manufactured and sold by 
Ricoh Company

, Ltd.
 fAll other names, company names, and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners.
Please note that the 
® and TM symbols are not specified in this manual.
 r Illustrations in this manual
 fIllustrations of the projector , screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 fIllustrations of the projector with the power cord attached are only examples.  The shape of the supplied power 
cords varies depending on the country where you purchased the product.
 r Reference pages
 fReference pages in this manual are indicated as ( x  page 00).
 rTerm
 fIn this manual, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessory is referred to as “Remote control”.   
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
High picture quality
 /£In addition to high luminance of 10   000   lm 
and high contrast of 20   000:1, high-density 
image exceeding 4K is realized with the 
unique QUAD PIXEL DRIVE technology, 
providing a high realistic sensation image 
never seen before.
Easy and highly flexible setup
 /£ In addition to the DIGIT AL LINK support, 
Art-Net support, and abundant lineup 
of optional lenses, application to wide 
range of usage is possible with support of 
all 360° direction projection utilizing the 
characteristics of solid-state light source. 
Furthermore, the projector is equipped with 
the slots for mounting the Interface Boards, 
providing the flexibility to support various 
signal input structures.
Long life and high reliability
 /£ The maintenance cost for long-term 
operation is reduced by the unique light 
source cooling control technology and 
improvement of the dust resistance. 
Also, 
it will contribute to the stable operation by 
implementation of the backup function that 
will continue the projection by switching to 
the backup input signal immediately even 
when the input signal is discontinued, in 
addition to adopting solid-state light source 
which has long life.
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector .
(x   page   35)
2. Attach the projection lens 
(optional).
(
x   page   44)
3. Connect with external devices.
(x   page   46)
4. Connect the power cord.
(x   page   54)
5. Switch on the projector .
(x   page   55)
6. Make initial settings.
(x   page   56)
 fTake this step when you switch on the 
power for the first time after purchasing the 
projector.
7. Select the input signal.
(
x   page   64)
8. Adjust the image.
(x   page   64)   
						

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Chapter 1 Preparation
This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector.  
						

							Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use
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Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
 fBefore using the projector , remove the dust sponge from the mounting portion of the projection lens and store it 
for the future use. When transporting the projector, remove the projection lens before attaching the dust sponge. 
Otherwise dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
 f T

ransport the projector with 2 or more people. Failure to do so may drop the projector , which may result in 
damage or deformation of the projector, or injury.
 f When transporting the projector

, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts.  They 
may damage the internal components and result in malfunctions.
 f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
 r Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 rDo not set up the projector in the following locations.
 fPlaces where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may cause damage to internal 
components or malfunction.
 fLocation close to sea or where corrosive gas may occur: 

The projector may fall due to corrosion. Also, failure to 
do so may shorten the life of the components and result in malfunctions.
 f Near the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate in rare 
cases due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or the hot or cooled air . Make sure that the exhaust 
from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward the front of the 
projector

.
 fPlaces with sharp temperature fluctuations such as near lights (studio lamps): Doing so may shorten the life of 
the light source, or result in deformation of the projector due to heat, which may cause malfunctions.
Follow the operating environment temperature of the projector

.
 fNear high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector .
 fPlaces where there is high-power laser equipment: Directing a laser beam onto the projection lens surface 
causes damage to the DLP

 chips.
 rBe sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing t\
he projector on 
a ceiling.
The optional Ceiling Mount Bracket is required.
Model No.: ET
-

PKD520H (for High Ceilings), ET
-
 PKD520S (for Low Ceilings), ET
-
 PKD520B (Projector Mount 
Bracket)
 r Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for DIGIT AL  LINK 
connection.
Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate 
installation.
 r The projector may not work properly due to strong radio wave from the br\
oadcast 
station or the radio.
If there is any facility or equipment which outputs strong radio waves near the installation location, install the 
projector at a location sufficiently far from the source of the radio waves. Or , wrap the LAN cable connected to the 
 terminal using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe which is grounded at both ends.
 r Focus adjustment
The high clarity projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in 
the period just after switching on the power. It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 
30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.   
						

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 rDo not install the projector at an altitude of 4   200   m (13   780') or higher above sea level.
 rDo not use the projector in a location that the ambient temperature exce\
eds 45

  °C 
(113
  °F).
Using the projector in a location that the altitude is too high or the ambient temperature is too high may reduce the 
life of the components or result in malfunctions.
The upper limit of the operating environment temperature differs depending on the altitude or the [OPERATING 
MODE] setting in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING] ( x
  page   128).
Altitude above sea levelSetting for [OPERATING MODE]
[NORMAL], [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] [ECO], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], 
[LONG LIFE3]
Altitude of 0
  m (0') or higher 
to lower than 1
  400   m 
(4
  593') 0
  °C (32   °F) to 45   °C (113   °F)0
  °C (32   °F) to 40   °C (104   °F)
Altitude of 1
  400   m (4   593') 
or higher to lower than 
2
  700   m (8   858') 0
  °C (32   °F) to 40   °C (104   °F)
Altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') 
or higher to lower than 
4
  200   m (13   780') The projector cannot be used.
When the Smoke Cut Filter is used, the operating environment temperature should be between 0 °C (32 °F) and 
35   °C (95   °F) regardless of the [OPERATING MODE] setting. It cannot be used at an altitude of 1   400   m (4   593') 
or higher above sea level.
 r Projection in all 360° direction is possible.
360°360°
360°
360° vertically 360° horizontally 360° tilted
(combination of vertical and horizontal)
 r The geometric adjustment is disabled when projecting an image in simulta\
neous 
format.
The geometric adjustment function cannot be used when the video signal in simultaneous format is input. When 
installing the projector, follow the instructions below so that distortion does not occur in the projected image.
 fUse a flat screen.
 fInstall the projector so that the front side of the projector is parallel to the screen.
 fInstall the projector so that the image can be projected within the range of shift adjustment by moving the lens 
position.
 r Cautions when setting up the projector
 fUse the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other 
purposes may damage the projector
.
 fThe adjustable feet can be removed if not needed in the installation. However , do not use the screw holes 
where the adjustable feet were removed to fix the projector in place.
Also, insert only the screws that are specified in the user manual of the optional accessories into the screw 
holes of the adjustable feet. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector .   
						

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 fWhen installing the projector in a method other than the floor installation using the adjustable feet, or the ceiling 
installation, remove the adjustable feet (4 locations) and use the six screw holes for ceiling mount to fix the 
projector to a mount (as shown in the figure).
(Screw diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the projector: 27
  mm (1-1/16"), torque: 4 ± 0.5   N·m)
Screw holes for ceiling mount 
(M6)
Adjustable feet
Mount
Positions of screw holes for ceiling mount and  adjustable feetAdjustable feet
 f
Do not stack three or more projectors.
 fDo not stack two projectors and use them simultaneously

.
When stacking two projectors, use one of the either projector, and the other project as a backup. Also, take 
measure to prevent slipping off as a precaution. Use the optional Frame (Model No.: ET
-

PFD510) when stacking 
two projectors and using them simultaneously.
 f Do not use the projector supporting it by the top.
 fDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .   
						

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 fPrevent hot and cool air from the air conditioning system to blow directly to the ventilation ports (intake and 
exhaust) of the projector
.
100 mm (3-15/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer 500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
 f Do not install the projector in a confined space.
When installing the projector in a confined space, provide air conditioning or ventilation separately . Exhaust heat 
may accumulate when the ventilation is not enough, triggering the protection circuit of the projector .
Security
When using this product, take safety measures against the following incidents.
 fPersonal information being leaked via this product
 fUnauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party
 fInterfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party
T

ake sufficient security measures. ( x pages 156, 181)
 fMake your password difficult to guess as much as possible.
 fChange your password periodically

.
 fPanasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly . Do not divulge your 
password in case you receive such inquiries.
 f The connecting network must be secured by a firewall, etc.
 fSet a password for the web control and restrict the users who can log in.
QUAD PIXEL DRIVE
“QUAD PIXEL DRIVE” is a technology unique to Panasonic that will enhance the resolution of the projected image 
with the signal processing for the high resolution of up to 5
  120   x   3   200 dots and quadrupling the resolution by 
shifting the image pixels in horizontal and vertical directions.
A high-density “4K
+” image exceeding 4K is displayed by this QUAD PIXEL DRIVE technology.