Panasonic PT-RCQ80 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PT-RCQ80 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-RCQ80 Operating Instructions Manual

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■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No.
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Operating Instructions
DLP™ Projector
Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-RCQ10
PT-RCQ80
LB: Black model, the lens sold separately
LW: White model, the lens sold separately
W: White model, the standard zoom lens supplied
LBD: Black model, the lens sold separately
LBX: Black model, the lens sold separately
LWX: White model, the lens sold separately
LBE: Black model, the lens sold separately
LWE: White model, the lens sold separately
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  • Page 1 PT-RCQ10 Model No. PT-RCQ80 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No. z for USA, Canada, EU countries B: Black model, the standard zoom lens supplied...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Read this first! Chapter 3 Basic Operations Switching on/off the projector Chapter 1 Preparation Connecting the power cord Power indicator Precautions for use Switching on the projector Intended use of the product When the initial setting screen is displayed Cautions when transporting Making adjustments and selections Cautions when installing...
  • Page 3 Contents [PICTURE] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PICTURE MODE] [PROJECTOR ID] [CONTRAST] [PROJECTION METHOD] [BRIGHTNESS] [LENS] [COLOR] [OPERATION SETTING] [TINT] [LIGHT OUTPUT] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] [WHITE GAIN] [STANDBY MODE] [GAMMA] [QUICK STARTUP] [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] [NO SIGNAL SETTING] [SHARPNESS] [INITIAL STARTUP] [NOISE REDUCTION] [STARTUP INPUT SELECT] [DYNAMIC CONTRAST]...
  • Page 4 Contents Chapter 5 Operations Network connection Connecting via wired LAN Connecting via wireless LAN Web control function Computer that can be used for setting Accessing from the web browser Using the data cloning function Copying the data to another projector via LAN Copying the data to another projector using Updating the firmware Updating the firmware via LAN...
  • Page 5: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! 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.
  • Page 6 Read this first! 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.
  • Page 7 Read this first! (for Taiwan) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. 第 1 類雷射產品 (for India) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. (for other countries or regions) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
  • Page 8 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-RCQ10B / PT-RCQ10W / PT-RCQ10LB / PT-RCQ10LW PT-RCQ80B / PT-RCQ80W / PT-RCQ80LB / PT-RCQ80LW Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 General Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/support Projector Contact: https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 Read this first! r Hazard distance (IEC 62471-5:2015) The distance from the projection lens surface, at which the level of exposure has reached the level of the applicable Exposure Limit Value, is known as the hazard distance (HD) or safety distance. Do not look into the projected light from inside the hazard distance (within RG3 range).
  • Page 11 0.52 0.39 ET-DLE450 0.40 0.27 0.51 0.38 ET-DLE250 0.37 0.23 0.45 0.34 PT-RCQ80 ET-DLE350 0.37 0.23 0.45 0.34 ET-DLE450 0.38 0.24 0.47 0.35 *1 HD: Hazard Distance *2 The values of D1 to D4 will change in accordance with the lens shift amount. Each value in the table is the maximum value.
  • Page 12 Read this first! WARNING: r POWER 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, or will cause visual impairment.
  • Page 13 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. f Particular 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.
  • Page 14 Read this first! CAUTION: r POWER 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.
  • Page 15 Read this first! CAUTION: r ACCESSORIES 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.
  • Page 16 Read this first! Brazil Only Brasil Apenas r Manuseio 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.
  • Page 17 “Operating Instructions – Basic Guide” is supplied with the product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL...
  • Page 18 DRIVE technology. (x page 54) *1 When [OPERATING MODE] is set to [NORMAL] A value for PT-RCQ10. A value for PT-RCQ80 is 8 000 lm. *2 When [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [3] 4. Connect the power cord. Easy and highly flexible setup (x page 64) ▶...
  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 19...
  • Page 20: Precautions For Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Intended use of the product The purpose of the projector is to project a video signal from imaging equipment or a computer on a screen or other surface as a still image or moving image. Cautions when transporting f If you purchased the projector with the standard zoom lens, remove the lens protection material before use, and store it for the future use.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use rAsk a qualified technician or your dealer for the installation work such as installing to a ceiling, etc. To ensure projector performance and safety, ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing to a ceiling or in a high place.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use rCautions when setting up the projector f The projector can be used by installing its top placed on the floor. To prevent the top surface from getting scratched during use, it is recommended to attach about a 20 mm (25/32") square buffer material (such as rubber cushion) on the four corners of the top surface.
  • Page 23: Security

    Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the product caused by an inappropriate choice of location for installing the projector, even if the warranty period of the product has not expired.
  • Page 24: Notes Regarding The Wireless Lan

    SMOOTH PIXEL DRIVE “SMOOTH PIXEL DRIVE” is a technology unique to Panasonic that will enhance the resolution of the display and enable smooth image that does not look like pixels with the combination of actuator that rapidly shits the pixel diagonally and processing the accompanying video signal.
  • Page 25: Digital Link

    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. This projector does not support audio transmission because it is not equipped with audio function.
  • Page 26: Disposal

    The input for HDMI, DVI-D, and SDI can be added by installing the optional Interface Board in the slot. “SLOT NX” is a name of the slot unique to Panasonic supporting the signal input for the 4K image. 26 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed in < > show the number of accessories. Wireless/wired remote control unit <1> For India (N2QAYA000210) (K2CZ3YY00058) <1> 200 V - 240 V For Taiwan (K2CH3YY00009) <1>...
  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    NFC function enabled from the time of factory shipment, and there are some countries or regions where the NFC Upgrade Kit cannot be applied. For the availability of the NFC function in the country or region where you purchased the product, visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/) or consult your dealer.
  • Page 29: About Your Projector

    Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Bottom Power standby <v> button <FUNCTION> button Sets the projector to the state where the projector is turned Assigns a frequently used operation as a shortcut button. off (standby mode) when the <MAIN POWER> switch on the (x page 84) projector is set to <ON>...
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector g Be sure the batteries are inserted properly. For other instructions, read the instructions related to batteries that are described in “Read this first!”. Caution label at the back of the remote control Note f When operating the remote control by directly pointing at the remote control signal receiver of the projector, operate the remote control within a distance approximately 30 m (98'5") from the remote control signal receiver.
  • Page 31: Projector Body

    Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Projector body Front Side Rear Bottom Projection direction Remote control signal receiver (front) Projection lens (Only models with lens) Power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> 10 Remote control signal receiver (rear) Indicates the status of the power. Light source indicator <LIGHT1>...
  • Page 32 NFC function enabled from the time of factory shipment, and there are some countries or regions where the NFC Upgrade Kit cannot be applied. For the availability of the NFC function in the country or region where you purchased the product, visit the Panasonic website (https:// panasonic.net/cns/projector/) or consult your dealer.
  • Page 33 Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Connecting terminals <MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC IN> terminal/<MULTI <USB> terminal PROJECTOR SYNC OUT> terminal This is a terminal to connect the USB memory when using the These terminals are used to connect multiple projectors when data cloning function or firmware update function, etc.
  • Page 34: Names And Functions Of The Interface Board (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Names and functions of the Interface Board (optional) This projector is equipped with one SLOT NX-specification slot. There are one HDMI input terminal, one DVI-D input terminal, one SDI input terminal, and one DIGITAL LINK terminal equipped on this projector as the standard video input terminals.
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Interface Board for DisplayPort 2 input (Model No.: ET-MDNDP10) This board supports the DisplayPort signal. <DisplayPort IN 1> terminal <DisplayPort IN 2> terminal This is a terminal to input DisplayPort signal. This is a terminal to input DisplayPort signal. Handle ENGLISH - 35...
  • Page 36: Preparing The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation — Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing the batteries (ii) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the batteries and close the cover (insert the m side first). (Fig. 2) f When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order.
  • Page 37: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. ENGLISH - 37...
  • Page 38: Setting Up

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Setting up Usable outlet This projector supports AC 100 V to AC 240 V as the power supply. A grounded outlet supporting 15 A is required with either voltage. The shape of the usable outlet differs depending on the power supply. Following illustrations are examples. 2P/3W 15 A 250 V 2P/3W 20 A 250 V 2P/3W 15 A 250 V...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item Setting value Menu item Setting value [FRONT/REAR] [FRONT] [FRONT/REAR] [REAR] [FLOOR/CEILING] [AUTO] or [CEILING] [FLOOR/CEILING] [AUTO] or [CEILING] Portrait setting and projecting forward...
  • Page 40: Parts For Installation (Optional)

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Parts for installation (optional) The projector can be installed on the ceiling by combining the optional Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET-PKD120H (for High Ceilings), ET-PKD120S (for Low Ceilings), ET-PKD130H (for High Ceilings, 6-axis Adjustment)) and the Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET-PKD130B (Projector Mount Bracket)).
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projected image size Distance from the lens center to the bottom edge of the projected image (LW/LT) Projection distance (distance from the front end of the projection lens to the screen) Lens protrusion dimension (distance from the front surface of the projector to the front end of the projection lens) *1 For details about calculating the projection distance, refer to “Formula for calculating the projection distance per projection lens”...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Distance from the projector Formula to the screen = L1 + 0.023 = L1 - 0.166 = L1 - 0.704 = A1 + 0.200 Attention f The dimension of L4 is not the distance between the back surface of the projector and the wall, but the distance between the back surface of the projector and the screen surface.
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Standard status Only [CURVED Only [KEYSTONE] used [KEYSTONE] and [CURVED CORRECTION] used together CORRECTION] used Projection Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal lens Model keystone keystone keystone keystone Min. value of Min. value of Min. value of Min.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projection distance of each projection lens A ±5 % error in listed projection distances may occur. When [GEOMETRY] is used, distance is corrected to become smaller than the specified image size. r When the screen aspect ratio is 16:10 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens...
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom lens/ ET-DLE170/ET-DLE085/ Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE105/ET-DLE150/ ET-DLE060 ET-DLE020 ET-DLE250/ET-DLE350/ ET-DLE450 Projected image size Height Width Height position (H) Diagonal (SD) (SH) (SW) 1.27 (50") 0.673 1.077 0 - 0.44 0.07 - 0.44...
  • Page 46 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up r When the screen aspect ratio is 16:9 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE020 ET-DLE060 ET-DLE085 ET-DLE105 lens/ET-DLE170 Throw ratio 1.72-2.41:1 0.280-0.299:1 0.600-0.802:1 0.783-0.977:1 0.979-1.32:1 Projected image size Projection distance (L) Height Width...
  • Page 47 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom lens/ ET-DLE170/ET-DLE085/ Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE105/ET-DLE150/ ET-DLE020 ET-DLE060 ET-DLE250/ET-DLE350/ ET-DLE450 Projected image size Height Width Height position (H) Diagonal (SD) (SH) (SW) 1.27 (50") 0.623 1.107 -0.06 - 0.46 ―...
  • Page 48 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up r When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE020 ET-DLE060 ET-DLE085 ET-DLE105 lens/ET-DLE170 Throw ratio 2.06-2.90:1 0.337-0.360:1 0.724-0.965:1 0.943-1.18:1 1.18-1.59:1 Projected image size Projection distance (L) Height Width...
  • Page 49 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom lens/ ET-DLE170/ET-DLE085/ Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE105/ET-DLE150/ ET-DLE020 ET-DLE060 ET-DLE250/ET-DLE350/ ET-DLE450 Projected image size Height Width Height position (H) Diagonal (SD) (SH) (SW) 1.27 (50") 0.762 1.016 0 - 0.50 ―...
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Formula for calculating the projection distance per projection lens To use a projected image size not listed in this manual, check the projected image size SD (m) and use the respective formula to calculate projection distance. The unit of all the formulae is m.
  • Page 51: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Adjusting adjustable feet Install the projector on a flat surface so that the front of the projector is parallel to the screen surface and the projection screen is rectangular. If the screen is tilted downward, extend the front adjustable feet so that the projected image becomes rectangular. The adjustable feet can also be used to adjust the projector to be level when it is tilted in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 52: Removing/Attaching The Projection Lens

    Before attaching the projection lens, remove the lens cover attached to the projection lens. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from the use of projection lenses which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Be sure to use the specified projection lenses.
  • Page 53: Attaching The Projection Lens

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens Attaching the projection lens Attach the projection lens using the following procedure. Guide groove Guide (ii) Projection lens Lens Mount Cover Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Remove the Lens Mount Cover, and align the projection lens guide to the guide groove of the projector and insert to the end.
  • Page 54: Connecting

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting Before connecting f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f Turn off the power of all devices before connecting cables. f Connect cables taking care of the following descriptions. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
  • Page 55: Connecting Example: Av Equipment

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting <DVI-D IN> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name T.M.D.S data 2- (13) ― T.M.D.S data 2+ (14) +5 V T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield (15) ― (16) Hot plug detection (24)
  • Page 56 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For <SDI IN> terminal Digital VCR for commercial use HD-SDI signal or 3G-SDI signal Note f Setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] may be necessary depending on the connected external device. f Use a connection cable of 5C-FB or higher (such as 5C-FB or 7C-FB) or Belden 1694A or higher to properly transmit images. Use a connection cable with length of 100 m (328'1") or less.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For <DVI-D IN 1>/<DVI-D IN 2> terminals of the Interface Board This is an example when the optional Interface Board for DVI-D 2 input (Model No.: ET-MDNDV10) is installed in the slot. DVD player with HDMI terminal (HDCP) Note f Setting the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu →...
  • Page 58: Connecting Example: Computers

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting f To use the <SDI 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal or the <SDI 4 IN/3 OUT> terminal as an output terminal, set the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SLOT IN] → [SDI MODE] to [OUTPUT]. Connecting example: Computers This is an example when the optional Interface Board for DisplayPort 2 input (Model No.: ET-MDNDP10) is installed in the slot.
  • Page 59: Connecting Example Using Digital Link

    Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example using DIGITAL LINK Twisted-pair-cable transmitters based on the communication standard HDBaseT such as the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) use the twisted pair cable to transmit input images, Ethernet, and serial control signal, and the projector can input such digital signal to the <DIGITAL LINK>...
  • Page 60: Connecting Example When Using The Contrast Synchronization Function/Shutter Synchronization Function

    (https://panasonic.net/cns/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.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example Connect all the projectors to be linked in a loop by daisy chain connection when using the contrast synchronization function/shutter synchronization function. The number of linked projectors is limited to the maximum of 64 projectors. r For <MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC IN>/<MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC OUT>...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting r For <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminals Communication cable (straight all connected) Communication cable (straight all connected) Connecting terminals of the synchronization source Connecting terminals of the projector to synchronize Connecting terminals of the projector to synchronize Connecting terminals of the projector to synchronize Communication cable (straight all connected) Communication cable (straight all connected)
  • Page 63: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 63...
  • Page 64: Switching On/Off The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching on/off the projector Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the <AC IN> terminal of the projector to prevent it from being removed easily. Confirm that the <MAIN POWER>...
  • Page 65: Power Indicator

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector How to remove the power cord For India (when using the power cord with the lock button) Lock button Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Confirm that the <MAIN POWER> switch on the side of the projector is on the <OFF> side, and remove the power plug from the outlet.
  • Page 66: Switching On The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Indicator status Projector status The main power is switched off. The power is switched off. (standby mode) Projection will start when the power on <b> button is pressed. f The setting of the projector is as follows. g The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 67: When The Initial Setting Screen Is Displayed

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Press the power on <b> button. f The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen. Note f A 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).
  • Page 68 Press w. The screen becomes brighter. The runtime becomes shorter. PT-RCQ10: 8.0 % - 100.0 % PT-RCQ80: 10.0 % - 100.0 % The screen becomes darker. The runtime becomes longer. Press q. Press the <ENTER> button to proceed to the initial setting.
  • Page 69 60.0 5 000 50.0 40.0 20 000 23 400 26 800 30 200 33 600 37 000 Estimated runtime (hours) r PT-RCQ80 [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Brightness (lm) Estimated runtime (hours) 100.0 8 000 20 000 78.2 6 200 27 000 58.5...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Initial setting (installation setting) Set [FRONT/REAR] and [FLOOR/CEILING] in [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. Refer to “Installation mode” (x page 38) for details. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD].
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Initial setting (screen setting) Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].
  • Page 72 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Initial setting (time zone) Set [TIME ZONE] in accordance with the country or region where you use the projector. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME].
  • Page 73: Making Adjustments And Selections

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Making adjustments and selections It is recommended to perform the focus adjustment after 30 minutes have elapsed with the focus test pattern displayed. For details of the test pattern, refer to “[TEST PATTERN] menu” (x page 169). 2) 3) 1) 6) 8) 9) 10) 1) 9)
  • Page 74: Switching Off The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching off the projector Press the power standby <v> button. f The [POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed. Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. (Or press the power standby <v> button again.) f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)>...
  • Page 75: Projecting

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projecting Check the external device connection (x page 54) and the power cord connection (x page 64), and turn on the power (x page 66) to start projection. Select the image to project, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Switching the input by displaying the input selection screen The input of the image for projection can be selected by displaying the input selection screen. Press the <INPUT MENU> button on the remote control or control panel. f The input selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 77: Adjusting The Focus, Zoom, And Lens Shift

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjusting the focus, zoom, and lens shift Adjust the focus, zoom, and lens shift if the image projected to the screen or its position is shifted even if the projector and the screen are set up in the correct positions. f When the following projection lens is used, also refer to “Adjusting the focus balance”...
  • Page 78: Adjusting The Focus Balance

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjusting the focus balance By changing the projected image size, the focus balance in the center and periphery of the image may be lost. f When the following projection lens is used, the focus balance in the center and periphery of the projected image can be adjusted on the projection lens side.
  • Page 79: Setting The Lens Type

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Note f The projected image size and scale shown on the periphery focus adjustment ring are an approximate guide. f Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LENS] → [LENS TYPE] to [ET-DLE035] when using the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE035).
  • Page 80: Lens Shift Range

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting f The home position of the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE035) may deviate from the designed position. When operating from the lens shift adjustment screen Press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control while displaying the lens shift adjustment screen. f The confirmation screen is displayed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projection lens ET-DLE020 Model No. Origin position of the lens mounter Standard projection position Lens shift range 0.1 H 0.1 H 0.2 H Projected image width H Note f Use the projection lens in the standard projection position without adjusting the lens shift when the optional Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE055) is attached.
  • Page 82: Using The Usb Memory

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Using the USB memory Using the USB memory This projector supports the attachment of the USB memory. Attach the USB memory to the <USB> terminal when using the data cloning function, the firmware update function, etc. Note f For the data cloning function, refer to the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 83: Operating With The Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control Using the shutter function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the image temporarily. button Press the <SHUTTER>...
  • Page 84: Using The Automatic Setup Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the automatic setup function The image position and the signal level can be automatically adjusted when HDMI/DVI-D/DisplayPort signal is input. It is recommended to input an image with bright white borders at the edges and high-contrast black and white characters when executing the automatic setup.
  • Page 85: Using The Status Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the status function Display the status of the projector. button Press the <STATUS> button. f The [STATUS] screen is displayed. STATUS PROJECTOR TYPE PT-RCQ10 SERIAL NUMBER 123456789012 PROJECTOR RUNTIME 100000h LIGHT RUNTIME 100000h / 100000h CONTINUOUS LIGHTING TIME...
  • Page 86: Chapter 4 Settings

    Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 86 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 87: Menu Navigation

    Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Menu navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector. Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or control panel. f The [MAIN MENU] screen is displayed.
  • Page 88: Main Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Press as to select a sub-menu, and press qw or the <ENTER> button to change or adjust settings. f Some items will switch in order as follows each time you press qw. f For some items, press qw to display an individual adjustment screen with a bar scale as shown below. CONTRAST ADJUST Note...
  • Page 89: Sub-Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Main menu item [SIMPLE] mode Page [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] [DISPLAY OPTION] [PROJECTOR SETUP] [TEST PATTERN] [SIGNAL LIST] [SECURITY] ― [NETWORK] Sub-menu The sub-menu of the selected main menu item is displayed, and you can set and adjust items in the sub-menu. The menu item with l in the [SIMPLE] mode column indicates that this is displayed in the menu screen (OSD) when the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu →...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Sub-menu item Factory default [SIMPLE] mode Page [EDGE BLENDING] [OFF] ― [FRAME RESPONSE] [NORMAL] ― [SMOOTH PIXEL DRIVE] [ON] ― [RASTER POSITION] ― ― *1 Depends on the signal input. [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] Details (x page 114) [DISPLAY OPTION] Sub-menu item Factory default...
  • Page 91 Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Sub-menu item Factory default [SIMPLE] mode Page [STATUS] ― [DATA CLONING] ― ― [SAVE ALL USER DATA] ― ― [LOAD ALL USER DATA] ― ― [INITIALIZE] ― [FIRMWARE UPDATE] ― ― [SERVICE PASSWORD] ― [TEST PATTERN] Details (x page 169) [SIGNAL LIST] Details (x page 170)
  • Page 92: [Picture] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used.
  • Page 93: [Color]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment Increases the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. Press w. -31 - +31 Reduces the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. Press q.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Adjusting desired white balance Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to select [USER1] or [USER2]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] screen is displayed.
  • Page 95: [White Gain]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Note f Adjust [COLOR TEMPERATURE] correctly. All colors will not be displayed properly unless adequate adjustment is made. If the adjustment does not look suitable, you can press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control to return the setting for the selected item only to the factory default setting.
  • Page 96: [System Daylight View]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Changing the [USER] name Press as to select [GAMMA]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to select [USER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [GAMMA] screen is displayed. Press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 97: [Noise Reduction]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [NOISE REDUCTION] You can reduce noises when the input image is degraded and noise is occurring in the image signal. Press as to select [NOISE REDUCTION]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [NOISE REDUCTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.
  • Page 98: [System Selector]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Setting item Details Adjusts the light source when the brightness level of the video [BRIGHT SIGNAL LEVEL] signal being input gets lower than the set value. The higher the (Setting of the brightness [6%] - [50%] value, the larger the range to perform the light adjustment of the level of the signal to start the light source.
  • Page 99: [Default Picture Mode]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press as to select a system format. f Available system formats vary depending on the input signal. Terminal System format <DVI-D IN> terminal, <DVI-D 480/60p or 576/50p signal Select [RGB] or [YC IN 1> terminal, <DVI-D IN 2> Other moving image signals Select [RGB] or [YP terminal...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press as to select [PICTURE MODE]. Press qw to set [REC709]. Press as to select [GAMMA]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to select [2.2]. Press as to select [COLOR].
  • Page 101: [Position] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. Note f When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the <DIGITAL LINK>...
  • Page 102: [Zoom]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Displays images with the aspect ratio converted to 16:9 when standard signals are input . When [16:9] wide-screen signals are input , the images are displayed without changing the aspect ratio. Displays images without changing the aspect ratio when standard signals are input .
  • Page 103: [Geometry]

    Software” . Up to three correction data can be saved. [PC-3] *1 “Geometric & Setup Management Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS to download. Note f The menu, logo, or waveform monitor display may run off the screen when [GEOMETRY] is set.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [KEYSTONE] [LENS THROW RATIO] Set the throw ratio. Select the value close to the actual projection distance divided by projected image width here. [VERTICAL KEYSTONE] [HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] [VERTICAL BALANCE] [HORIZONTAL BALANCE] Adjust the setting according to the lens shift range in the vertical Adjust the setting according to the lens shift range in the horizontal direction.
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [GEOMETRY:CORNER CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Press as to select the item to adjust, and press the <ENTER> button. f When [LINEARITY] is selected, press qw to select either adjustment method ([AUTO] or [MANUAL]). Select [AUTO] normally.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu f Proceed to Step 6) when [ON] is selected. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [FREE GRID] screen is displayed. Press as to select [GRID RESOLUTION]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Performs the adjustment using the pattern of the outer border (there are two lines each vertically and [2x2] horizontally as a grid line).
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [WHITE] [BLACK] [RED] Select the color of the marker that indicates the control point. [GREEN] The marker that indicates the control point is displayed in the control point selection mode and adjustment mode. [BLUE] (Factory default setting: [WHITE]) [CYAN] [MAGENTA] [YELLOW]...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Note f Each correction data for [KEYSTONE], [CORNER CORRECTION], [CURVED CORRECTION], [PC-1], [PC-2], and [PC-3] cannot be initialized at once. To initialize all the correction data, select each item and execute [INITIALIZE] individually. f When the projector is initialized by one of the following methods, all data in [FREE GRID] are initialized. g When initialized by selecting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 109: [Advanced Menu] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu [ADVANCED MENU] menu On the menu screen, select [ADVANCED MENU] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] The picture quality is enhanced by raising the vertical resolution higher performing the cinema processing when interlace signal for moving image is input.
  • Page 110: [Edge Blending]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Blanking correction Item Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment The blanking zone Press w. moves to the right. Left side of the [LEFT] screen The blanking zone Press q. moves to the left. Left and right 0 - 1 918 The blanking zone Press q.
  • Page 111 Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Press qw to switch to [ON]. f A marker for image position adjustment is displayed. The position where the red and green lines overlap for the projectors to be joined will be the optimal point. Make sure to set the correction width for the projectors to be joined with the same value.
  • Page 112: [Frame Response]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu 24) Press as to select an item, and press qw to adjust the setting. [BLACK BORDER WIDTH] (Right) Projection range Edge blending [WIDTH] (Right) [MARKER] (Red) Edge blending [START] (Right) ([MARKER] (Green)) [OVERLAPPED BLACK LEVEL] (Right) [NON-OVERLAPPED BLACK LEVEL] [BLACK BORDER LEVEL] Note...
  • Page 113: [Raster Position]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu [RASTER POSITION] This will allow the position of the image to move within the display area arbitrarily when the input image is not using the whole display area. Press as to select [RASTER POSITION]. Press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 114: [Display Language] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and display the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. Changing the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.
  • Page 115: [Display Option] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DISPLAY OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. [COLOR MATCHING] Correct the color difference between projectors when using multiple projectors simultaneously.
  • Page 116: [Color Correction]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [MEASURED MODE] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MEASURED DATA]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [MEASURED DATA] screen is displayed. Measure the current luminance (Y) and the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) using the colorimeter. Press as to select a color, and press qw to adjust the setting.
  • Page 117: [Auto Signal]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [SCREEN FORMAT] Range when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected [16:10] Cannot be adjusted. [4:3] Adjusts the horizontal position between -160 and 160. [16:9] Adjusts the vertical position between -60 and 60. Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION]. f [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected or adjusted when [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10].
  • Page 118: [Backup Input Setting]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Executing the automatic setup Press as to select [AUTO SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [AUTO SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [EXECUTE], and press the <ENTER> button. f The automatic setup is executed. Note f The automatic setup can also be executed by pressing the <AUTO SETUP>...
  • Page 119: [Hdmi In]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f When [BACKUP INPUT MODE] is set to anything other than [OFF], the combination of that input is displayed in [PRIMARY INPUT] and [SECONDARY INPUT] of the [BACKUP INPUT SETTING] screen. f [BACKUP INPUT STATUS] is displayed in the input guide (x page 135) and the [STATUS] screen (x pages 85, 163) when [BACKUP INPUT MODE] is set to anything other than [OFF].
  • Page 120 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [EDID SELECT] in [HDMI IN] Press as to select [HDMI IN]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [HDMI IN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [EDID SELECT]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 121: [Dvi-D In]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f The setting details are displayed in [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] of [EDID STATUS]. f Setting of the resolution and the vertical scanning frequency may be necessary on the computer or video device in use. f The computer, video device, or projector in use may require the power to be turned off and on again after configuring settings.
  • Page 122: [Sdi In]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [DVI-D EDID MODE] screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Standard setting. [USER] Sets the [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] items as EDID. f Proceed to Step 10) when [DEFAULT] is selected.
  • Page 123 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [AUTO] Automatically selects [LEVEL A] or [LEVEL B]. [LEVEL A] Fixes the mapping method to 3G-SDI Level-A. [LEVEL B] Fixes the mapping method to 3G-SDI Level-B.
  • Page 124: [Digital Link In]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DIGITAL LINK IN] Set this item in accordance with the video signal input to the <DIGITAL LINK> terminal. Setting [SIGNAL LEVEL] in [DIGITAL LINK IN] Press as to select [DIGITAL LINK IN]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [DIGITAL LINK IN] screen is displayed.
  • Page 125: [Slot In]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Standard setting. [USER] Sets the [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] items as EDID. f Proceed to Step 10) when [DEFAULT] is selected. Press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 126 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f The optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device. Refer to the operating instructions of the external device regarding the output of the external device. f The HDMI signal level is displayed for 30 bits of input. Setting [EDID SELECT] in [SLOT IN] (HDMI input) Press as to select [SLOT IN].
  • Page 127 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu g [3840x2400p], [1920x1080p], [1920x1080i] 10) Press the <ENTER> button. f The confirmation screen is displayed. 11) Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. Note f The settings in [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] are displayed in [EDID STATUS]. f Setting of the resolution and the vertical scanning frequency may be necessary on the computer or video device in use.
  • Page 128 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SLOT IN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [EDID MODE] of the corresponding input. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [DVI-D EDID MODE] screen is displayed. Press qw to switch [EDID MODE]. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 129 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f The optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device. Refer to the operating instructions of the external device regarding the output of the external device. Setting [EDID SELECT] in [SLOT IN] (DisplayPort input) Press as to select [SLOT IN].
  • Page 130 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 10) Press the <ENTER> button. f The confirmation screen is displayed. 11) Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. Note f The settings in [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] are displayed in [EDID STATUS]. f Setting of the resolution and the vertical scanning frequency may be necessary on the computer or video device in use.
  • Page 131 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f The [SDI LINK] setting cannot be changed when the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [BACKUP INPUT SETTING] → [BACKUP INPUT MODE] is set as the combination to use the SDI input of the Interface Board. f When [SDI LINK] is set to [AUTO], use the same format for the signal to be input to the <SDI 1 IN>/<SDI 2 IN/1 OUT>/<SDI 3 IN>/<SDI 4 IN/3 OUT>...
  • Page 132 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [3G-SDI MAPPING] in [SLOT IN] (SDI input) Set the mapping method for the SDI2 input and the SDI4 input. Press as to select [SLOT IN]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SLOT IN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [SINGLE LINK SETTING] or [QUAD LINK SETTING], and press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 133: [On-Screen Display]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [SINGLE LINK SETTING], [DUAL LINK SETTING], or [QUAD LINK SETTING], and press the <ENTER> button. f The [SINGLE LINK SETTING] screen, the [DUAL LINK SETTING] screen, or the [QUAD LINK SETTING] screen is displayed.
  • Page 134 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Sets to the bottom center of the screen. Sets to the upper right of the screen. Sets to the center right of the screen. Sets to the bottom right of the screen. Sets to the upper left of the screen. Setting [OSD ROTATION] Set the orientation of the menu screen (OSD).
  • Page 135: [Menu Mode]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [INPUT GUIDE] Set whether to display the input guide in the position set in [OSD POSITION]. Input guide is a screen to display information such as the currently selected input terminal name, signal name, memory number, and [BACKUP INPUT STATUS].
  • Page 136: [Startup Logo]

    Displays the image registered by the user. Note f To create and register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). [STARTUP LOGO] Set the logo display when the power is turned on.
  • Page 137: [Shutter Setting]

    Corrects the brightness and color unevenness of the entire screen using a computer and “Geometric [ON] & Setup Management Software” *1 “Geometric & Setup Management Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS to download. [SHUTTER SETTING] Set the operation of the shutter function.
  • Page 138 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the shutter synchronization function The shutter synchronization function is a function to synchronize the shutter operation of the specified projector to other projectors, and the effect using the shutter function including the fade out/fade in operation can be synchronized.
  • Page 139: [Freeze]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f The shutter function of the projector with [MODE] set to [SLAVE] can be operated individually. At that time, the shutter operation will follow the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SHUTTER SETTING] set in that projector. [FREEZE] Stop the projected image temporarily regardless of the playback of the external device.
  • Page 140: [Cut Off]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Adjust white level. f Adjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor using the [PICTURE] menu → [CONTRAST]. Adjusting red, green, and blue Set [COLOR TEMPERATURE] to [USER1] or [USER2].
  • Page 141: [Projector Setup] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [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 87) 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.
  • Page 142: [Lens]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Select this item when installing the projector using the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional). [CEILING] Projected image is inverted upside down. Note f Refer to “Angle sensor” (x page 39) for details on the range of the installation attitude that can be detected by the built-in angle sensor. [LENS] Perform the setting and operation regarding the projection lens.
  • Page 143: [Operation Setting]

    *1 Estimated runtime is the time until the brightness decreases to approximately half of the time of delivery when the projector is used with the [PICTURE] menu → [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] set to [3] and under environment of 0.15 mg/m dust. *2 Only for PT-RCQ80 *3 Only for PT-RCQ10 ENGLISH - 143...
  • Page 144 Range of adjustment Increases the maximum level of brightness correction. Press w. PT-RCQ10: 8.0 % - 100.0 % PT-RCQ80: 10.0 % - 100.0 % Decreases the maximum level of brightness correction. Press q. Press as to select [APPLY]. Press the <ENTER> button.
  • Page 145 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. Note f [LIGHT OUTPUT] can be adjusted individually for each setting item of [OPERATING MODE]. f The 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.
  • Page 146: [Light Output]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu r PT-RCQ80 f When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Brightness (lm) Estimated runtime (hours) 100.0 8 000 20 000 78.2 6 200 27 000 58.5 4 600 34 000 50.0...
  • Page 147: [Brightness Control]

    [PC] Synchronizes nine or more projectors using a computer and “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” *1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). f Proceed to Step 9) when [PC] is selected. Press as to select [LINK].
  • Page 148 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 11) Press qw to select “hour” or “minute”, and press as or the number (<0> - <9>) buttons to set a time. f Selecting “hour” allows setting of only the hour in increments of one hour, and selecting “minute” allows setting of only the minute in increments of one minute between 00 and 59.
  • Page 149 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS] screen is displayed. [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS] screen display example When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] The screen shows the status that the brightness control is disabled. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS CONSTANT MODE PROJECTOR...
  • Page 150 There is a problem with the brightness sensor. If problems persist even after switching on the [Brightness Sensor Error] power, consult your dealer. *1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Note f If the synchronized projectors are not displayed in the list, check the following:...
  • Page 151: [Standby Mode]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 12) Adjust [LIGHT OUTPUT] of each projector. f Adjust [LIGHT OUTPUT] of all the other projectors so that the brightness will be the same as the projector with the least brightness. 13) Set [CONSTANT MODE] of [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] to [AUTO], and [LINK] to [GROUP A] in all projectors.
  • Page 152: [No Signal Setting]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f When [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON], the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> blinks in red while in the standby mode during the period when the [QUICK STARTUP] function is valid. The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lights up in red when the specified time set in [VALID PERIOD] elapses after the projector enters the standby mode.
  • Page 153 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f When [BACKUP INPUT MODE] is set to anything other than [OFF], the combination of that input is displayed in [PRIMARY INPUT] and [SECONDARY INPUT] of the [BACKUP INPUT SETTING] screen. f [BACKUP INPUT STATUS] is displayed in the input guide (x page 135) and the [STATUS] screen (x pages 85, 163) when [BACKUP INPUT MODE] is set to anything other than [OFF].
  • Page 154 The [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [BACK COLOR] f To create and register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). [NO SIGNAL LIGHTS-OUT] This is a function to automatically turn off the light source of the projector when there is no input signal for specific period.
  • Page 155: [Initial Startup]

    The no signal lights-out function is disabled in following case. g When [BACK COLOR] is set to [DEFAULT LOGO] or [USER LOGO], and the Panasonic logo or the image registered by the user is displayed in the projected image...
  • Page 156: [Date And Time]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [DisplayPort2 [SLOT]] Sets the input to DisplayPort2 of the Interface Board. *1 When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the projector, its input name is automatically reflected from [INPUT1] to [INPUT10]. When an item that does not reflect the input name is selected, it will be disabled. *2 This can be selected when the optional Interface Board equipped with corresponding input is installed in the slot.
  • Page 157: [Schedule]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Note f If synchronization with the NTP server fails just after [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] is set to [ON], [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] will return to [OFF]. If [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] is set to [ON] while the NTP server is not set, [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] will return to [OFF]. f Access the projector via a web browser to set the NTP server.
  • Page 158 Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK. Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK, and switches the input of the [INPUT1] - [INPUT10] Panasonic twisted-pair-cable transmitter to the specified input. [HDMI1 [SLOT]] Switches the input to HDMI1 of the Interface Board. [HDMI2 [SLOT]] Switches the input to HDMI2 of the Interface Board.
  • Page 159: [Multi Projector Sync]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] Set the contrast synchronization function and the shutter synchronization function. The contrast synchronization function is a function to display a combined screen with a balanced contrast by sharing the brightness level of the video signal input to each projector when a multi-display is constructed by combining the projected image of multiple projectors.
  • Page 160 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu g All the projectors to be linked are connected in a loop with the daisy chain connection. (Maximum 64 projectors) g [MODE] on only one projector that is linked is set to [MASTER], and [MODE] on all other projectors are set to [SLAVE]. g [CONTRAST SYNC] on the projectors to perform the contrast synchronization is set to [ON].
  • Page 161 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [BNC] Uses the <MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC IN>/<MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC OUT> terminals (BNC). [SERIAL] Uses the <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminals. Note f [BNC] and [SERIAL] cannot be used simultaneously within the linked projectors.
  • Page 162: [Remote2 Mode]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [NONE] [EVEN] Select the parity condition. [ODD] Setting the response Press as to select [RS-232C]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [RS-232C] screen is displayed.
  • Page 163: [Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [FUNCTION BUTTON] screen is displayed. Press as to select a function. [DISABLE] Disables the <FUNCTION> button. [SUB MEMORY] Displays the sub memory list. (x page 172) Switches the [SYSTEM SELECTOR] setting according to the input signal of the image being projected.
  • Page 164 *1 The temperature status is indicated with text color (green/yellow/red) and bar scale. Use the projector within the range that the indication is green. *2 Only for PT-RCQ80 *3 Only for PT-RCQ10 *4 [CONSOLIDATED RUNTIME] can be obtained with the following calculation formula. Values obtained by the calculation formula contain a slight error.
  • Page 165: [Data Cloning]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Displays the HDCP status of the input signal. The content of display is as follows. [HDCP2.2]: When protected with HDCP 2.2 [HDCP STATUS] [HDCP1.X]: When protected with HDCP 1.X [NONE]: When not protected with HDCP [---]: When there is no signal Note f Pressing the <ENTER>...
  • Page 166: [Load All User Data]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. f [PROGRESS] is displayed while saving data. Note f The data saved by executing [SAVE ALL USER DATA] does not include the data set with “Geometric & Setup Management Software”. f The data saved by executing [SAVE ALL USER DATA] is not deleted even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 167 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f To return the setting of [Time Zone] in the [Adjust clock] page of the web control screen and the setting of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME] → [TIME ZONE] to the factory default settings, initialize them by one of the following methods. g Initializing by selecting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 168: [Firmware Update]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [FIRMWARE UPDATE] Rewriting of the firmware is possible by using a USB memory. For details of operation, refer to “Updating the firmware using the USB memory” (x page 219). [SERVICE PASSWORD] This function is used by a service person. 168 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 169: [Test Pattern] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [TEST PATTERN] menu [TEST PATTERN] menu On the menu screen, select [TEST PATTERN] from the main menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. [TEST PATTERN] Display the test pattern built-in to the projector. Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns.
  • Page 170: [Signal List] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu [SIGNAL LIST] menu On the menu screen, select [SIGNAL LIST] from the main menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. r Registered signal details A1 (1-2) Memory number: Sub memory number...
  • Page 171: Protecting The Registered Signal

    Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu Note f A registered signal can also be deleted from [REGISTERED SIGNAL DELETE] on the [REGISTERED SIGNAL SETUP] screen. Protecting the registered signal Press asqw to select the signal to protect. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [REGISTERED SIGNAL STATUS] screen is displayed.
  • Page 172: Sub Memory

    Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu f In an environment where multiple types of signals are input to the same terminal, signals are sometimes not determined correctly when the setting is set to [WIDE]. Sub memory The projector has a sub memory function that can register the multiple image adjustment data, even if it is recognized as the same signal by the frequency or format of the synchronization signal source.
  • Page 173: [Security] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 174 Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROL]. [CONTROL PANEL] Sets the limitation on the control from the control panel. [REMOTE CONTROL] Sets the limitation on the control from the remote control.
  • Page 175: [Control Device Password Change]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu f The following items can be selected only when [SLOT BUTTON] is selected in [INPUT SELECT BUTTON]. g The items from [SDI1 [SLOT]] to [SDI4 [SLOT]] can be selected when the optional Interface Board for 12G-SDI (Model No.: ET-MDN12G10) is installed in the slot.
  • Page 176: [Network] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 87) for the operation of the menu screen. [DIGITAL LINK MODE] Switch the communication method of the <DIGITAL LINK>...
  • Page 177: [Wired Lan]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [SIGNAL QUALITY] is a numerical value of the amount of error, and the display color changes to green, yellow, or red depending on that value. Check the signal quality level while receiving a signal from the twisted-pair-cable transmitter. f [MAX]/[MIN]: Maximum/minimum value of the amount of error [SIGNAL QUALITY] f Green (-12 dB or lower) →...
  • Page 178: [Projector Name]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Press qw to select [ENABLE]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [WIRELESS LAN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [KEY]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEY] screen is displayed. Press asqw to select the text, and press the <ENTER> button to enter the text. f The character string that can be registered as the connection key is as follows.
  • Page 179: [Network Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Set to [ON] to control with the controller of AMX Corporation. Setting this function to [ON] enables detection through “AMX Device Discovery”. For details, visit the [AMX D.D.] website of AMX Corporation. URL http://www.amx.com/ Set to [ON] when connecting the “XTP transmitter” of Extron Electronics to the <DIGITAL LINK> terminal.
  • Page 180: [Digital Link Menu]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [DIGITAL LINK MENU] When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the <DIGITAL LINK> terminal, the main menu of the connected DIGITAL LINK output supported device is displayed. Refer to the Operating Instructions of the DIGITAL LINK output supported device for details. Note f [DIGITAL LINK MENU] cannot be selected when the [NETWORK] menu →...
  • Page 181: [Art-Net Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [LIGHT OUTPUT] Adjusts the amount of light. [INPUT SELECT] Switches the input. [LENS POSITION] Moves the lens position. [LENS H SHIFT] Adjusts the lens shift in the horizontal direction. [LENS V SHIFT] Adjusts the lens shift in the vertical direction. [LENS FOCUS] Adjusts the focus.
  • Page 182: Chapter 5 Operations

    Operations Chapter 5 This chapter describes how to use each function. 182 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 183: Network Connection

    The application software “Smart Projector Control” can be used, which enables to set and adjust the projector connected via LAN using a smartphone or tablet. For details, visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). f Multi Monitoring & Control Software “Multi Monitoring & Control Software”, a software application to monitor and control multiple display devices (projector or flat panel display) connected to intranet, can be used.
  • Page 184 (https://panasonic.net/cns/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.
  • Page 185: Connecting Via Wireless Lan

    Chapter 5 Operations — Network connection Press as to select [WIRED LAN], and press the <ENTER> button. f The [WIRED LAN] screen is displayed. Perform the [WIRED LAN] setting. f Refer to [WIRED LAN] (x page 177) for details. Note f To connect to an existing network, perform after consulting your network administrator. r Factory default setting f Following setting has been made as a factory default.
  • Page 186 Chapter 5 Operations — Network connection Press qw to set [ENABLE]. f For details, refer to [WIRELESS LAN] (x page 177). Press the <MENU> button. f The [NETWORK] screen is displayed. Press as to select [NETWORK STATUS], and press the <ENTER> button. f The [NETWORK STATUS] screen is displayed.
  • Page 187: Web Control Function

    Enter the user name and the password. f The factory default settings are User name: dispuser (user rights)/dispadmin (administer rights); Password: @Panasonic. f Change of password is prompted when using the web control function for the first time. Proceed to Step 4).
  • Page 188 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function For user rights For administrator rights Enter the new user name and password, and click [Change]. f The screen in Step 3) is displayed again. Enter the new user name and password. f Enter the new user name and password set in Step 5). Click OK.
  • Page 189 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Rights for each account The administrator rights allow use of all functions. There is a limitation in the rights that can be used with the user rights. Select the rights depending on the purpose. The function that has l in the administrator rights/user rights column indicates that it can be operated with that rights.
  • Page 190 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Projector status] page Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Display the status of the projector for the following items. [PROJECTOR TYPE] 12 [INPUT] Displays the type of the projector. Displays the status of the selected input. [MAIN VERSION] 13 [INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE] Displays the firmware version of the projector.
  • Page 191 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the [SELF TEST] display field of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the content of the error/warning. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. Display of error information Error code Displays the alphanumeric symbols and content of errors/...
  • Page 192 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Mail error log] page Click [Status] → [Mail error log]. E-mail error log is displayed if periodic E-mail sending has failed. Note f [Access error log] and [Mail error log] display the recent few thousand accesses/requests. All information may not be displayed when many accesses/requests are made at once.
  • Page 193 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Detail control] page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control]. Control of the projector [OSD POSITION] The projector is controlled by clicking the buttons in the same Switches the [OSD POSITION] setting. way as the buttons on the remote control. After control, the on- [GEOMETRY] screen display of the projector at the right of the control page is Switches the [GEOMETRY] setting.
  • Page 194 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Lens position setting page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control] → [LENS] → [SET POSITION]. [Get] [Back] Acquires the current lens position and displays the acquired Returns to the [LENS] page. values in the lens position information field. [Apply] Lens position information field Moves to the lens position displayed in the lens position...
  • Page 195 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function For wired LAN connection [PROJECTOR NAME] [DNS1] Enter the name of the projector. Enter the host name if it is Enter the DNS1 server address. required when using a DHCP server etc. Permissible characters for the entry of DNS1 server address (primary): [DHCP ON], [DHCP OFF] Numbers (0 - 9), period (.)
  • Page 196 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Adjust clock] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Adjust clock]. [Time Zone] [Date] Select the time zone. Enter the date to change when [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] is set to [OFF]. [Set time zone] Updates the time zone setting. [Time] Enter the time to change when [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] is [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION]...
  • Page 197 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Https set up] page Set this page when HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) communication encrypted with the SSL/TLS protocol is to be performed between the computer and the projector while the web control function is used. To perform the HTTPS communication, it is necessary to install the certificate for authentication into the projector.
  • Page 198 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function r Flow for setting The flow for setting differs depending on which certificate is to be used as the security certificate used for the HTTPS communication, either the server certificate or the self-signed certificate. Generate the CRT key.
  • Page 199 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function f Generation of the CRT key may take up to approximately two minutes. f When the CRT key is updated, apply for the server certificate or generate the self-signed certificate again using that CRT key. A certificate linked to the CRT key is required.
  • Page 200 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Generating the signing request When using the server certificate issued by the certification organization as a security certificate used for the HTTPS communication, generate a signing request necessary for application of issuing to the certification organization.
  • Page 201 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Installing the certificate Install the server certificate and the intermediate certificate issued by the certification organization into the projector. Click [Https set up] → [Server Certificate install] → [Browse]. f A dialog to select the file is displayed. Select the server certificate file and click [Open].
  • Page 202 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Generating the self-signed certificate When the server certificate issued by the certification organization is not to be used as the security certificate used for HTTPS communication, it is possible to use the self-signed certificate generated in the projector. Generate the self-signed certificate after generating the CRT key.
  • Page 203 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Note f The generated self-signed certificate can be deleted by clicking [Https set up] → [Self-signed Certificate] → [Delete]. However, it cannot be deleted when [Connection] is set to [HTTPS]. Delete it after changing the setting to perform the HTTP communication. [E-mail set up] page E-mail can be sent to preset E-mail addresses (up to two addresses) periodically or when an error or problem has occurred.
  • Page 204 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Authentication set up] page Set the authentication items when POP authentication or SMTP authentication is necessary to send an E-mail. Click [Detailed set up] → [Authentication set up]. [Auth] [Password] Select the authentication method specified by your Internet Enter the password for the POP server or the SMTP server.
  • Page 205 Example of the E-mail sent when E-mail is set The following E-mail is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. f Example: When [MAIL CONTENTS] is set to [SIMPLE] in the [E-mail set up] page === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-RCQ10...
  • Page 206 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Change password] page Click [Change password]. [Administrator] [Next] Used to change the setting of the [Administrator]. Used to change the setting of the password. [User] Used to change the setting of the [User]. [Administrator] account [Account] [New] Displays the account to change.
  • Page 207 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [User] account [Account] [Change] Displays the account to change. Determines the change of password. [New] [User name]: Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password]: Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password(Retype)]: Enter the desired new password again.
  • Page 208 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Crestron Connected(TM)] page The projector can be monitored/controlled with Crestron Connected. It is necessary to access with the administrator rights to start the operation screen of Crestron Connected from the web control screen. ([Crestron Connected(TM)] is not displayed in the web control screen with the user rights.) The operation page of Crestron Connected is displayed by clicking [Crestron Connected(TM)].
  • Page 209 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Tools] page Click [Tools] in the operation page. [Control System] Network status Set the information required for communicating with the Displays the settings of wired LAN. controller to be connected with the projector. [DHCP] Displays the current setting.
  • Page 210 Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Help] page Click [Help] in the operation page. The [Help Desk] window is displayed. [Help Desk] A message can be sent/received with the administrator using the Crestron Connected. 210 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 211: Using The Data Cloning Function

    The data cloning function will not operate when the models of the projectors are different. For example, data of PT-RCQ10 can be copied to other PT-RCQ10 projectors, but it cannot be copied to PT-RCQ80. Data cloning is limited to the same model.
  • Page 212: Copying The Data To Another Projector Using Usb

    Chapter 5 Operations — Using the data cloning function 11) Press the <ENTER> button. f To select multiple projectors, repeat Steps 10) to 11). 12) Press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control. f The confirmation screen is displayed. 13) Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. f Copy of the data between the projectors is started.
  • Page 213 Chapter 5 Operations — Using the data cloning function Press as to select [DATA CLONING]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SECURITY PASSWORD] screen is displayed. Enter a security password and press the <ENTER> button. f The [DATA CLONING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [USB MEMORY].
  • Page 214: Updating The Firmware

    The firmware of the projector can be updated via LAN or using a USB memory. Check the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/) for availability of the firmware that can be updated. Customer can update the firmware if a newer version than the current firmware version is published.
  • Page 215 When other software has started up or operating g When the computer has gone into sleep/pause status Acquiring the firmware Download the firmware update tool for this projector (compressed file in zip format) from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). f File name (example): FirmUpdateTool_RCQ10_101_102.zip (Update tool for the PT-RCQ10 series with main version 1.01/sub version 1.02)
  • Page 216 Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware Double-click the executable file generated by extracting. f The update tool is started up, and the confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the status of the projector. f Confirm that the projector to be updated is in the standby mode. Confirm the connection status.
  • Page 217 Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware Select [I accept]. Click [Next]. f The connection setting screen is displayed. Enter the setting details of the projector. f Enter the details set in the projector to be updated. Item Details [IP Address] The [NETWORK] menu →...
  • Page 218 Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware Click [Next]. f The update confirmation screen is displayed. 10) Click [Start]. f Update is started. f The light source indicator <LIGHT1> and the light source indicator <LIGHT2> on the projector blink in red alternately while updating.
  • Page 219: Updating The Firmware Using The Usb Memory

    Only the cards formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 can be used. f Only the single partition structure is supported. Acquiring the firmware Download the firmware data for this projector (compressed file in zip format) from the Panasonic website (https:// panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). f File name (example): RCQ10_USER_101_102.zip (Firmware data for the PT-RCQ10 series with main version 1.01/sub version 1.02)
  • Page 220 Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware 10) Confirm the firmware version. f Update is completed when the light source indicators <LIGHT1>/<LIGHT2> stop blinking and turn off. f Turn on the power of the projector and confirm the firmware version in the [STATUS] screen. Attention f Do not disconnect the main power supply of the projector while updating.
  • Page 221: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 6 This chapter describes inspection methods when there are problems, and maintenance methods. ENGLISH - 221...
  • Page 222: Light Source/Temperature Indicators

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Light source/temperature indicators Light source/temperature indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem occurs inside the projector, the light source indicators <LIGHT1>/<LIGHT2> or temperature indicator <TEMP> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and take following measures. Attention f When switching off the projector to deal with problems, make sure to follow the procedure in “Switching off the projector”...
  • Page 223 Chapter 6 Maintenance — Light source/temperature indicators Temperature indicator <TEMP> Blinking in red Blinking in red Indicator status Lighting in red (2 times) (3 times) Internal temperature is high Internal temperature is high The cooling fan has Status Warm-up status (warning). (standby status).
  • Page 224: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Maintenance Maintenance Before maintaining the projector f Make sure to turn off the power before performing the maintenance of the projector. (x pages 64, 74) f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” (x page 74).
  • Page 225: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Review the following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problems Points to be checked Page f Is the power plug firmly inserted into the outlet? ― f Is the <MAIN POWER> switch set to <OFF>? f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? ―...
  • Page 226 Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Problems Points to be checked Page f Perform [LENS CALIBRATION]. Lens shift cannot be adjusted. f Is the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE055) attached? ― f Are the connections between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and an external ―...
  • Page 227: [Self Test] Indications

    Chapter 6 Maintenance — [SELF TEST] indications [SELF TEST] indications [SELF TEST] can be checked in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] → [SELF TEST]. The following list shows the alphanumeric symbol that is displayed when an error or a warning has occurred and its details.
  • Page 228 Chapter 6 Maintenance — [SELF TEST] indications Error/warning display Details Action number F211 Prism fan warning F250 Liquid cooling pump 1 warning F251 Liquid cooling pump 2 warning F300 Radiator fan 3 error F301 Phosphor wheel 1 fan error F302 Phosphor wheel 2 fan error F303 Power supply fan error F304...
  • Page 229: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 7 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. ENGLISH - 229...
  • Page 230: Technical Information

    Manufacturer name INF1 ? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query PT-RCQ10 INF2 ? Model name query Returns model name. PT-RCQ80 Other information INF0 ? xxxxx Returns information such as version number. queries Class information CLSS ? Returns class for PJLink. query...
  • Page 231: Using Art-Net Function

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Parameter/response Class Command Control details Remark string 31 / DVI-D 32 / HDMI Returns input terminal name. 33 / DIGITAL LINK 34 / SDI SLOT-1 (name of the input 1 of the Interface Board installed in 35 / SLOT-1 Input terminal name the slot)
  • Page 232 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Control details Channel [USER] CHANNEL5 LENS V SHIFT LENS V SHIFT POWER CHANNEL6 LENS FOCUS LENS FOCUS LIGHT OUTPUT CHANNEL7 LENS ZOOM LENS ZOOM ENABLE/DISABLE CHANNEL8 POWER POWER FADE-IN CHANNEL9 GEOMETRY GEOMETRY FADE-OUT CHANNEL10 CUSTOM MASKING CUSTOM MASKING CUSTOM MASKING CHANNEL11...
  • Page 233 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information r LENS H SHIFT, LENS V SHIFT, LENS FOCUS, LENS ZOOM Performance Parameter Default value (-) High speed 0-31 Lens adjustment (-) Low speed 32-63 (-) Fine adjustment 64-95 Operation stop 96-159 (+) Fine adjustment 160-191 Lens adjustment (+) Low speed...
  • Page 234 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information r FADE-IN, FADE-OUT (when [Art-Net CHANNEL SETTING] is set to [1] or [USER]) Operate together with SHUTTER. Performance Parameter Default value 0-15 0.5s 16-31 1.0s 32-47 1.5s 48-63 2.0s 64-79 2.5s 80-95 3.0s 96-111 3.5s 112-127 4.0s 128-143...
  • Page 235: Control Commands Via Lan

    “ENABLE/DISABLE” of channel 11 to “Disable” and then back to “Enable”. f To create and register the USER LOGO image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Control commands via LAN The projector can be controlled via the <DIGITAL LINK>...
  • Page 236 “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx Administrator rights user name for the web control (default user name is “dispadmin”) yyyyy Password of above administrator rights user (default password is “@Panasonic”) zzzzzzzz 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2) Command transmission method Transmit using the following command formats.
  • Page 237 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information When web control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connecting Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector and request a connection to the projector. f You can obtain both the IP address and the port number from the menu screen of the projector. IP address Obtain from the [NETWORK] menu →...
  • Page 238 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Note f The projector will automatically disconnect the connection with the network right after sending the command. This is the specification based on the security view point to prevent unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party. To send commands continuously, execute the network connection request every time the command is to be sent.
  • Page 239: Serial In>/ Terminal

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminal The <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminals of the projector conform with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. A combined screen with a balanced contrast can be displayed by linking multiple projectors using the <SERIAL IN>...
  • Page 240 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (female) Pin No. Signal name Details Outside view ― Transmitted data Received data MULTI PROJECTOR For contrast synchronization function/for SYNC shutter synchronization function Earth ― Connected internally ― D-Sub 9-pin (male) Pin No.
  • Page 241 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Basic format (has subcommands) Same as the basic format Sub command (5 bytes) Parameter (6 bytes) Symbol “+” or “–” (1 byte) and setting or adjustment value (5 bytes) Operation (1 byte) “=” (Set the value specified using parameter) *1 When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, an operation (E) and parameter are not necessary.
  • Page 242 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Cable specification When connected to a computer When multiple projectors are connected NC NC NC NC Projector Computer Projector 1 Projector 2 (<SERIAL IN> terminal) (DTE specifications) (<SERIAL OUT> (<SERIAL IN> terminal) terminal) NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC...
  • Page 243: Remote 2 In> Terminal

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information r Lens control command Command Sub command Details Remark LNSI2 Lens H shift +00000 = Fine adjustment 1+, +00001 = Fine adjustment 1-, +00100 LNSI3 Lens V shift = Fine adjustment 2+, +00101 = Fine adjustment 2-, +00200 = Coarse LNSI4 Lens focus adjustment+, +00201 = Coarse adjustment-...
  • Page 244: Control Device Password

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Control device password To initialize your password, consult your distributor. Upgrade Kit If the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET-UK20) is applied, the following functions are extended. Function Standard status When the Upgrade Kit is applied Adjustment range of Maximum of ±40°...
  • Page 245: List Of Compatible Signals

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the video signals that the projector can project. For details of DisplayPort signal, refer to “List of DisplayPort compatible signals” (x page 248). For details of SDI signal, refer to “List of single link SDI compatible signals” (x page 249), “List of dual link SDI compatible signals”...
  • Page 246 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Compatible signal Signal name Resolution Dot clock freq. Horizontal Vertical DIGITAL (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) (MHz) DVI-D HDMI (kHz) (Hz) LINK 1920 x 1200/60RB 1 920 x 1 200 74.0 60.0 154.0 3840 x 2400/30 3 840 x 2 400 73.0 30.0...
  • Page 247 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning Plug and play compatible signal Dot clock freq. Signal name Resolution freq. (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) DVI-D HDMI DIGITAL LINK Horizontal Vertical (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 4K/60p 4K/30p 4K/60p 4K/30p 640 x 480/60 640 x 480 31.5 59.9...
  • Page 248 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of DisplayPort compatible signals The following table specifies the DisplayPort signals that the projector can project. This is supported when the optional Interface Board for DisplayPort 2 input (Model No.: ET-MDNDP10) is installed in the slot. Signal with l in the plug and play compatible signal column is the signal described in the EDID (extended display identification data) of the projector.
  • Page 249 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of single link SDI compatible signals The following table specifies the single link SDI signals that the projector can project. This is the list of compatible signals including the input of the optional Interface Board for 12G-SDI (Model No.: ET-MDN12G10) installed in the slot, in addition to the standard SDI input.
  • Page 250 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color format Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) division (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 2 048 x 1 080 28.1 25.0 74.3 ― 3G-SDI Level-A 4:4:4 10bit 2 048 x 1 080 28.1 25.0 74.3...
  • Page 251 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color format Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) division (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 4 096 x 2 160 67.5 30.0 297.0 6G-SDI Type 2 4:2:2 10bit 4 096 x 2 160 67.5 30.0 297.0...
  • Page 252 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color format Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) division (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 2 048 x 1 080 67.5 60.0 148.5 ― 3G-SDI Level-A 4:4:4 10bit 2 048 x 1 080 67.5 60.0 148.5...
  • Page 253 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of quad link SDI compatible signals The following table specifies the quad link SDI signals that the projector can project. This can be supported when the optional Interface Board for 12G-SDI (Model No.: ET-MDN12G10) is installed in the slot.
  • Page 254 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color format Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) division (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 4 096 x 2 160 56.3 25.0 297.0 3G-SDI Level-A 4:2:2 12bit 4 096 x 2 160 56.3 25.0 297.0...
  • Page 255: Specifications

    White Width 498 mm (19-19/32") Height 200 mm (7-7/8") (with legs at shortest position) Dimensions PT-RCQ10, PT-RCQ80 581 mm (22-7/8") (including standard zoom lens) Depth 538 mm (21-3/16") (excluding the Lens Mount Cover and optional PT-RCQ10L, PT-RCQ80L lens) PT-RCQ10, PT-RCQ80 Approx.
  • Page 256 Chapter 7 Appendix — Specifications Power supply DC 3 V (AAA/R03/LR03 battery x 2) Operating range Within approx. 30 m (98'5") (when operated directly in front of signal receiver) Remote control Weight 102 ] (3.6 ozs.) (including batteries) Dimensions Width: 48 mm (1-7/8"), Height: 145 mm (5-23/32"), Depth: 27 mm (1-1/16") *1 The lens for PT-RCQ10L series and PT-RCQ80L series is sold separately.
  • Page 257 Chapter 7 Appendix — Specifications r Compatible signal For details of the types of video signals that can be used with the projector, refer to “List of compatible signals” (x page 245). HDMI signal input f Moving image signal resolution: 480/60p, 576/50p to 4 096 x 2 160 Still image signal resolution: 640 x 480 to 3 840 x 2 400 (non-interlace) f Dot clock frequency: 25 MHz to 594 MHz DVI-D signal input...
  • Page 258: Dimensions

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm 249 (9-13/16") 221 (8-11/16") 457 (18") 442 (17-13/32") 498 (19-19/32") * The above dimensions are obtained when the standard zoom lens is attached. * Actual dimensions may differ depending on the product. 258 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 259: Precautions For Attaching The Ceiling Mount Bracket

    Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of the Ceiling Mount Bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installing the Ceiling Mount Bracket, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.
  • Page 260 Chapter 7 Appendix — Precautions for attaching the Ceiling Mount Bracket r Dimensions for the screw holes to fix the projector (projector bottom view) Unit: mm 134 (5-9/32") 6 (1/4") 216 (8-1/2") 280 (11-1/32") 260 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 261: Installing The Interface Board (Optional)

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Installing the Interface Board (optional) Installing the Interface Board (optional) This projector is equipped with one SLOT NX-specification slot. There are one HDMI input terminal, one DVI-D input terminal, one SDI input terminal, and one DIGITAL LINK terminal equipped on this projector as the standard video input terminals.
  • Page 262: How To Remove The Interface Board

    Chapter 7 Appendix — Installing the Interface Board (optional) How to remove the Interface Board Handle Fig. 1 Remove the Interface Board. (Fig. 1) f Remove the four screws fixing the Interface Board by rotating counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver. The removed screws are used to fix the slot cover. f Hold the handle of the Interface Board and remove it slowly.
  • Page 263: Index

    Index Index Accessories [GAMMA] [QUICK STARTUP] <AC IN> terminal 31, 64 [GEOMETRY] Adjusting adjustable feet [ADVANCED MENU] 89, 109 [RASTER POSITION] Application software <HDMI> button Read this first! Projector body 32, 75 Registering new signals Art-Net 25, 231 [Art-Net CHANNEL SETTING] Remote control 29, 75 <REMOTE 1 IN>...
  • Page 264 Index [ZOOM] <ZOOM> button Remote control 29, 77 264 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 265 Atıkların atılmasıyla ilgili yanlış uygulamalar yasayla belirlenmiş olan cezalara sebebiyet verebilir. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2019 Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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