Panasonic Projector PT-RQ13K User Manual

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 fThe maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100   m (328'1") for the signal with 
resolution of 1   920   x   1   200 dots or less. It is possible to transmit up to 150   m (492'2") if the twisted-pair-cable transmitter supports the 
long-reach communication method. However, the signal that the projector can receive is only up to 1080/60p (1
  920   x   1   080 dots, dot clock 
frequency 148.5
  MHz) for the long-reach communication method. For the signal with the resolution exceeding 1   920   x   1   200 dots, the 
maximum transmission distance will be 50
  m (164'1"). If these distances are exceeded, image may be disrupted or a malfunction may occur 
in LAN communication. Please note that Panasonic does not support the use of the projector outside the maximum transmission distance. 
When connecting with the long reach, video signal or distance that can be transmitted may be restricted, depending on the specification of 
the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
 f For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the projector , visit the Panasonic 
website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set 
by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of 
other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.
Connection example when multiple projected images are to be synchronized\
Frames of the projected images can be synchronized by linking multiple projectors using the  terminal and the  terminal. A combined screen with a balanced contrast can 
be displayed by sharing the brightness level of the video signal input to each projector when structuring a multi-
display screen by combining the projected images from multiple projectors.
The connection method differs depending on the purpose, and menu setting will also be required. For the usage 
of the  terminal and the  terminal, go to the [DISPLA Y 
OPTION] menu  → [FRAME SYNC SETTING] and set [FRAME SYNC] and [CONTRAST SYNC].
When the frames are synchronized and the contrast is not balanced
Set [FRAME SYNC] of the one projector that is to be the synchronization source to [MASTER]. Set [FRAME 
SYNC] of the other projectors that are to be the synchronization target to [SLA VE].
Set [CONTRAST SYNC] to [OFF] on all projectors.
Connecting terminals of the synchronization source
Connecting terminals of the synchronization target Connecting terminals of the synchronization target
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When the frames are synchronized and the contrast is balanced
Set [FRAME SYNC] of the one projector that is to be the synchronization source to [MASTER]. Set [FRAME 
SYNC] of the other projectors that are to be the synchronization target to [SLAVE].
Set [CONTRAST SYNC] to [ON] on all projectors.
Connecting terminals of the synchronization source
Connecting terminals of the synchronization target Connecting terminals of the synchronization target
Connecting terminals of the synchronization target
Note
 f
Connect all the projectors to be linked in a loop by daisy chain connection when the frames are to be synchronized and the contrast is to be 
balanced. 
The number of linked projectors is limited to 64 projectors.   
						

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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with. 
						

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Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being 
removed easily.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
Use the power cord matching with the power supply voltage and the shape of the outlet.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 5).
 fThe light output will decrease as much as the power supply voltage is decreased. It is recommended to use with 
AC 200

  V or higher to prioritize luminance.
How to attach the power cord
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the side of the projector and the power cord connector , 
then insert the connector completely in the correct direction.
How to remove the power cord
Lock button
1) Confirm that the  switch on the side of the projector is on the  side, and 
remove the power plug from the outlet.
2)
 
Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the project\
or while pressing the lock 
button.
Power indicator
Indicate the status of the power. Check the status of the power indicator  before operating 
the projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator status Projector status
Off The main power is switched off.
Red LitThe power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power on <
b> button is pressed.
 fThe projector may not operate when the light source indicators / 
or the temperature indicator  are blinking. ( x

  page   186)
Green LitProjecting.
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)  
						

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Note
 fWhile the power indicator  lights in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. fFor approximately 15 seconds after the projector is switched of
f, the indicator does not light up even if the power is switched on.  Turn on the 
power again after the power indicator  lights in red.
 f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” 
(x
  page   216) for the power consumption.
 fWhen the projector receives the signal from the remote control, the power indicator  will blink in the following color 
according to the status of the projector.
 g When the projector is in projection mode: Green gWhen the projector is in standby mode: Orange
However

, if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the indicator will stay lit in red and will not blink if the 
projector is in standby mode.
 f The power indicator  will blink slowly in green while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed), or while the 
function of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [NO SIGNAL LIGHTS-OUT] ( x
  page   137) is operating and the light source is turned off.
 fIf the power indicator  is blinking in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
Install the projection lens before switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
2) 4)
4)
3)
1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector .
2)  
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
3)

 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power
 .
 fThe power indicator  lights in red, and the projector enters the standby mode.
4)
 
Press the power on < b

> button.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 f Always remove the lens cover before starting the projection. Projecting continuously while the lens cover is attached may cause the lens 
cover to heat up and result in a fire.
Note
 fA warm-up period of up to approximately five minutes may be necessary until an image is displayed when the projector is switched on at 
around 0   °C (32   °F).
The temperature indicator  lights during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator  
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “When an indicator lights up” ( x
  page   186) for the indicator status display.
 fIf the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than five minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has 
occurred and the power will automatically be set to standby mode. In such case, increase the operating environment temperature to 0

  °C 
(32
  °F) or higher, turn off the main power, and then turn on the power again.
 fIt may take longer to start the projection after the power is turned on when the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu 

→ [STANDBY MODE] is set to 
[ECO],  compared to when it is set to [NORMAL].
 f When the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [INITIAL STARTUP] is set to [LAST MEMORY], and the power was turned off at the previous 
use by pressing the  side of the  switch while projecting or with the power breaker , the power indicator  will light up in green and the image is projected after a while when the power is turned on by pressing  side of the 
 switch while the power plug is plugged into the outlet, or when the power breaker is turned on.
 f The light output will decrease as much as the power supply voltage is decreased. It is recommended to use with  AC 200

  V or higher to 
prioritize luminance.  
						

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When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when [ALL USER DATA] is executed 
from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE], the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection 
starts, then the [INITIAL SETTING]  screen is displayed. Set them according to the circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
If you press the  button while the  [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed, you can go back to the 
previous screen.
Focus adjustment
Adjust the focus to display the menu screen clearly.
You may also need to adjust the zoom and shift.
Refer to “How to adjust focus, zoom, and shift” (x
  page   64) for details.
1)
 
Press 
 asqw to adjust the focus.
52FOCUS POSITION
LENSFOCUS
ADJUST
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen. 
After completed the initial setting, you can change the display language from the [DISPLA
Y LANGUAGE] menu.
1)
 
Press 
 as to select the display language.
ENTER
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Please select DISPLAY LANGUAGE.
INITIAL SETTING
SELECT
SET
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Initial setting (operation setting)
Set the items for the operating method depending on the projector’s application and duration of usage.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu. 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.
By using this initial setting (operation setting), you can complete the settings at once when installing the projector , 
if the operation method of the projector is determined in advance. If [ALL  USER DATA] is executed from the 
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE], do not change the initial setting (operation setting) and proceed to 
next initial setting (installation setting) by pressing the  button. If you need to change the setting, ask the 
person responsible for this projector (such as a person in charge of equipment or operation).
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100% 100%
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTOPERATING MODE
CONSTANT MODENORMAL
OFF
LINKGROUP A
ENTER
CALIBRATION TIMEOFF
CALIBRATION MESSAGEON
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP LIGHT OUTPUT MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL
Set the way to use the projector. For details, please 
refer to the operating instructions When the initial 
setting screen is displayed.
Note
 fThe preceding initial setting screen is displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. If [ALL  USER DA TA] is 
executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP]  → [INITIALIZE], the settings before execution are displayed in [OPERA TING MODE] and [MAX 
LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL].
 f For the relationship between the luminance and the runtime, refer to “Interrelation of luminance and runtime” ( x

  page   59).
 fFor details on each setting item, refer to the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING].
1) Press as to select [OPERATING MODE].
2)  
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
 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.
[NORMAL]*1Set this item when high luminance is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 20 000 hours.
[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].
 fWhen [NORMAL], [ECO], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3] is selected, proceed to Step  5) .
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 [LIGHT OUTPUT].  
						

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6) 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.
7) Press 
as to select [CONSTANT MODE].
8)  
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Does not perform the brightness control (correction by the brightness sensor).
[AUTO] Performs the brightness control (correction by the brightness sensor).
When the brightness of light source or white balance changes, the brightness of the screen is 
automatically corrected.
[PC] Synchronizes nine or more projectors using a computer and the dedicated software “Multi Monitoring 
& Control Software”
*1.
*1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” is included in the supplied CD-ROM.
 f
When not performing the brightness control ([OFF] is selected), proceed to Step  15) .
 fWhen [PC] is selected, proceed to Step 

11 ).
9)
 
Press 
 as to select [LINK].
10)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Performs correction by the brightness sensor on one projector without synchronizing with the other 
projectors.
The duration that the constant brightness is kept will become longer by setting the value of [LIGHT
 
OUTPUT] smaller.
[GROUP A]
[GROUP B]
[GROUP C]
[GROUP D] Performs correction by the brightness sensor in multiple projectors in synchronization.
Up to four groups (A to D) can be set within the same subnet by using the network function.
You can register and synchronize up to eight projectors in one group.
11) Press 
as to select [CALIBRATION TIME].
12)  
Press the number ( - ) buttons on the remote control to enter th\
e time.
 fThe projector is in the adjustment mode (the time is blinking).
 fPress 

qw to select “hour” or “minute”.
 f[CALIBRA

TION TIME] is set when the cursor is moved from [CALIBRATION TIME] using as.
 fBrightness and color are measured at the specified time. 

The dynamic contrast function does not operate 
during measurement.
 f When the time is not to be specified, press the  button while [CALIBRATION TIME] is selected 
(the time is not blinking) using  as.
13)
 
Press 
 as to select [CALIBRATION MESSAGE].
14)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON] Displays the message during calibration.
[OFF] Does not display the message during calibration.
15) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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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 initial setting (operation setting) 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.    
						

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Initial setting (installation setting)
Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. Refer to “Installation mode” (x   page   35) for 
details.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → 
[PROJECTION METHOD].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
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ENTERSET CHANGE
Change the projection method if the screen display is 
upside down or inverted.PROJECTION METHODFRONT/FLOORINITIAL SETTING
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (standby mode)
Set the operation mode during standby mode. The factory default setting is [NORMAL], which allows you to use 
the network function during standby mode. To keep power consumption low during standby mode, set this function 
to [ECO]. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[STANDBY MODE].
1) 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
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When set to ECO, network functions and SERIAL OUT 
terminal, and some RS-232C commands are not 
available during standby.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGESTANDBY MODENORMAL
ENTER
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Note
 f The preceding initial setting screen is displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. When [ALL  USER DA TA] 
is executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE], the [STANDBY MODE] setting before execution is displayed.