Panasonic PT-RZ12K

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TQBJ0904
DLP™ Projector
Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
ENGLISH
Model No.
PT-RZ12K
 PT-RS11K
The projection lens is sold separately.

Panasonic PT-RZ12K Specifications

General

Matrix size	0.96 \
Heat dissipation	4096 BTU/h
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Vertical scan range	24 - 120 Hz
Horizontal scan range	15 - 100 kHz
Projection technology	3-Chip DLP
Contrast ratio (typical)	20000:1
Screen size compatibility	70 - 1000 \
Projector native resolution	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40 °
Keystone correction, horizontal	-15 - 15 °
Resource CD	Yes
Cables included	AC
Noise level	43 dB
2D/3D frequency image	120 Hz
Dot clock scanning frequency	162 MHz
Placement	Ceiling, Floor
Product type	Ceiling / Floor mounted projector
Product color	Black
Housing material	Plastic
Market positioning	-
Focal length range	- mm
Vertical lens shift range	-55 - 55 %
Horizontal lens shift range	-20 - 20 %
Built-in display	No
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	1200 W
Power consumption (standby)	4 W
Power consumption (typical)	800 W
Power consumption (economy mode)	620 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)
Light source type	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	24000 h
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
BNC input ports	2
Composite video in	0
Serial interface type	RS-232
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	740 mm
Width	578 mm
Height	323.5 mm
Weight	44000 g
Package depth	964 mm
Package width	824 mm
Package height	399 mm
Package weight	53400 g

Summary

Chapter 1 Preparation

Precautions for use

Important safety guidelines and warnings before using the projector.

Cautions when installing

Guidelines and warnings related to projector installation locations and methods.

Security

Measures to take for product security and preventing unauthorized access.

Cautions on use

General warnings and advice for optimal picture quality and projector care.

Remote control

Detailed explanation of the remote control buttons and their functions.

Connecting terminals

Description of all input/output terminals on the projector body.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Setting up

Information on different installation modes for projector placement.

Projected image and throw distance

Information on image size and projection distance based on lens choice.

Projection distance of each projection lens

Tables detailing projection distances for various lenses and aspect ratios.

Formula for calculating the projection distance per projection lens

Formulas to calculate projection distance based on image size and lens.

Connecting

Guidance on connecting external devices and cables to the projector.

Before connecting

Important considerations before making any cable connections.

Connecting example using DIGITAL LINK

Example setup for connecting devices via DIGITAL LINK.

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Switching onoff the projector

Step-by-step guide for powering the projector on and off safely.

When the initial setting screen is displayed

Initial setup procedures including focus adjustment and language selection.

Initial setting (operation setting)

Configuring operating parameters like operating mode and light output.

Initial setting (installation setting)

Setting the projector's projection method based on installation.

Initial setting (standby mode)

Making adjustments and selections

Projecting

Basic steps for projecting an image, including signal selection and adjustment.

Selecting the input signal

How to adjust focus, zoom, and shift

Methods for adjusting lens position for optimal image clarity and placement.

Adjusting the lens position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75 LE90) is used

Specific procedures for adjusting the fixed-focus lens for optimal image.

Setting the lens position

Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus is unbalanced

Adjustment procedure

Operating with the remote control

Detailed instructions on using the remote control for various projector functions.

Switching the input

Switching the input directly

Using the automatic setup function

Chapter 4 Settings

Menu navigation

How to navigate and use the projector's on-screen menu system for settings.

Navigating through the menu

Step-by-step guide for interacting with the projector's menu interface.

Main menu

Main menu item

Sub-menu ([PICTURE])

Picture settings including mode, contrast, brightness, color, and tint.

Sub-menu ([POSITION])

Position settings for shift, aspect ratio, zoom, and geometry.

Sub-menu ([ADVANCED MENU])

Advanced settings for digital cinema reality, blanking, and input resolution.

Sub-menu item ([ADVANCED MENU])

Advanced menu options like clamp position, edge blending, and frame response.

[3 D SETTINGS]

[DISPLAY OPTION]

Settings for color matching, screen correction, auto signal, and input options.

Sub-menu item ([DISPLAY OPTION])

Display options like image rotation, back color, startup logo, and uniformity.

[PROJECTOR SETUP]

Core projector setup options including ID, projection method, and operation settings.

[SIGNAL LIST]

[SECURITY]

Security features like password protection and device control settings.

[PICTURE] menu

Adjustments for image quality including mode, contrast, brightness, color, and tint.

[PICTURE MODE]

Switching between different picture modes for optimal viewing.

[CONTRAST]

Adjusting the color contrast of the projected image.

[BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusting the dark (black) parts of the projected image.

[COLOR]

Adjusting the color saturation of the projected image.

[TINT]

Adjusting the skin tone in the projected image.

[COLOR TEMPERATURE]

Adjusting color temperature for bluish or reddish image tones.

[GAMMA]

[SHARPNESS]

Adjusting the sharpness of the projected image.

[NOISE REDUCTION]

[DYNAMIC CONTRAST]

Automatic light adjustment for optimal contrast.

[SYSTEM SELECTOR]

[POSITION] menu

Settings for adjusting image position, aspect ratio, zoom, and geometry.

[SHIFT]

Moving the image position vertically or horizontally.

[ASPECT]

[ZOOM]

Adjusting the image size using the zoom function.

[GEOMETRY]

Correcting various types of distortion in a projected image.

Setting [KEYSTONE] or [CURVED]

Adjusting trapezoidal or curved image distortion.

Setting [CORNER CORRECTION]

[ADVANCED MENU] menu

Advanced image processing settings like digital cinema reality and blanking.

[DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]

[EDGE BLENDING]

Seamlessly overlapping multiple projector images by adjusting brightness.

[3 D SETTINGS] menu

[3 D SYSTEM SETTING]

[3 D PICTURE BALANCE]

[DISPLAY OPTION] menu

Settings for color matching, screen correction, auto signal, and input options.

[COLOR MATCHING]

Correcting color differences between projectors when using multiple units.

[SCREEN SETTING]

[AUTO SETUP]

[BACKUP INPUT SETTING]

Setting backup function for seamless signal switching during disruption.

[RGB IN]

[DVI-D IN]

[HDMI IN]

[SDI IN]

[UNIFORMITY]

[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu

Core projector setup options including ID, projection method, and operation settings.

[PROJECTION METHOD]

Setting the projector's projection method based on installation.

[OPERATION SETTING]

Configuring operating parameters like operating mode and light output.

Setting [OPERATING MODE]

Selecting operating modes like NORMAL, ECO, and LONG LIFE.

Setting [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL]

Adjusting the maximum brightness level.

Setting [LIGHT OUTPUT]

Adjusting the brightness of the light source.

Setting [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP]

Setting the operation of the brightness control function.

[STANDBY MODE]

[RS-232 C]

Setting the communication condition of the SERIAL IN terminal

Setting the communication condition of the SERIAL OUT terminal

[LENS CALIBRATION]

[LENS MEMORY]

[INITIALIZE]

[SIGNAL LIST] menu

[SECURITY] menu

Security features like password protection and device control settings.

[SECURITY PASSWORD]

Enabling or disabling the security password prompt.

[SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE]

[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]

Enabling/disabling button operations on the control panel and remote.

Enablingdisabling any button

Specific instructions for enabling/disabling individual buttons.

[CONTROL DEVICE PASSWORD CHANGE]

[NETWORK] menu

Network configuration for Digital Link, Art-Net, and web control.

[DIGITAL LINK MODE]

[NETWORK SETUP]

Initial network configuration before using network functions.

[NETWORK CONTROL]

Setting up network control methods like web control and PJLink.

Network connection

Information on network connectivity and supported control software.

Accessing from the web browser

[Projector status] page

Displays detailed status of projector components like power, temperature, and runtime.

Error information page

Information on error and warning codes, with troubleshooting measures.

[FAILED] items

Lists of specific components that have failed and require attention.

[WARNING] items

Lists of warning conditions such as high temperatures or filter issues.

[Basic control] page

Basic projector controls like power, shutter, input selection, and system settings.

[Detail control] page

Advanced projector controls including sub memory, projection method, and test patterns.

[Network config] page

Configuring network settings such as IP address, subnet mask, and DNS.

[E-mail set up] page

Configuring E-mail settings for sending alerts and reports.

[Authentication set up] page

[Change password] page

[Administrator] account

[User] account

[Change password] (For user rights)

Operation page

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Light sourcetemperaturefilter indicators

Explains indicator lights for problems and their meanings.

Maintenancereplacement

Procedures for cleaning and replacing projector parts like the air filter.

Maintenance

Cleaning the outer case and lens front surface.

Air filter unit

Information on the air filter unit, including cleaning and attachment.

Replacing the unit

Procedures for replacing the air filter unit.

Troubleshooting

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common projector problems.

Self-diagnosis display

Information on projector error and warning codes displayed by the self-diagnosis system.

Chapter 6 Appendix

Technical information

Control commands via LAN

SERIAL INSERIAL OUT terminal

Projector control command

Lens control command

Two-window display combination list

List of compatible signals

Comprehensive list of video signals and resolutions supported by the projector.

List of 3 D compatible signals

Table specifying compatible 3D video signals for projection.

Specifications

Applicable scanning frequency

Terminal

Detailed list of projector terminals and their specifications.