Panasonic PT-EX12KU Operations Instructions Page 1

LCD Projector Commercial UseOperating InstructionsProjector OperationsModel No.PT-EX12KE PT-EX12KUThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Read this rst!10 - ENGLISHImportant InformationTrademarks• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

Troubleshooting 100 - ENGLISHMaintenanceProblem Points to be checked PageThe control buttons of the projector do not work. zIs the projector operation

Technical InformationENGLISH - 101AppendixTechnical InformationAdjusting screens of multiple screen images[Edge blending] and [Color matching] allow i

Technical Information102 - ENGLISHAppendix6) Then use [Lens shift] to overlap the shaded areas. zThe red line will turn yellow if it is overlapped co

Technical InformationENGLISH - 103Appendix zAdjusting colors with a colorimeter1) Turn [Advanced color matching] to [On].2) Select [Test pattern] an

Technical Information104 - ENGLISHAppendixPJLinkThis projector complies with Class1 as dened by JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System

Technical InformationENGLISH - 105Appendix PJLinkThe PJLink subcommittee was established within the Data Projector Group in September 2003. The new P

Technical Information106 - ENGLISHAppendix Pin assignments and signal names<SERIAL IN> terminalOutside viewPin No. Signal name Details(1)(5)(6)

Technical InformationENGLISH - 107Appendix Basic format (with sub command)Parameter (6 bytes)*1Symbol “+” or “-” (1 byte) and set value or adjustment

Technical Information108 - ENGLISHAppendix zCommand for lens controlCommandSubcommand Details Note (parameters)VXX LNSI2 Lens H shift+ 00000 = Fine ad

Technical InformationENGLISH - 109AppendixOther terminals <S-VIDEO IN> terminal pin assignments and signal namesOutside viewPin No. Signal name

ENGLISH - 11Features of the projectorFeatures of the projectorHigh clarity and high contrast image ▶Image quality of high clarity with 13 000 lumens a

Technical Information110 - ENGLISHAppendix <DIGITAL IN> terminal pin assignments and signal namesOutside viewPin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal

Technical InformationENGLISH - 111AppendixList of compatible signalsThe following table species the types of signals compatible with the projector.

Technical Information112 - ENGLISHAppendixScreen display mode Resolution*1 (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz)Horizontal (kHz) Vertical

Technical InformationENGLISH - 113Appendix When the signal is digitalScreen display mode Resolution*1 (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MH

Specications114 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecicationsThe following table describes the specications of the projector.Model No. PT-EX12KE/PT-EX12KUPower sup

SpecicationsENGLISH - 115AppendixModel No. PT-EX12KE/PT-EX12KUPower cable length 3.0 m (118-1/8")Outer case Molded plasticDimensionsWidth: 538.5

Dimensions116 - ENGLISHAppendixDimensionsUnit: mm147.5 (5-13/16")530.0 (20-7/8")538.5 (21-3/16")524.5 (20-21/32")108°680.0 (26-25/

Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsENGLISH - 117AppendixCeiling mount bracket safeguards zInstallation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be p

Index118 - ENGLISHAppendixIndexAAccessories ……………………………………… 17AC input terminal ………………………………… 21Adjusting adjustable feet ………………………… 35[Advanced colo

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu

Contents12 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPreparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance AppendixContentsBe sure to read “Read this 

ContentsENGLISH - 13Important InformationPreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendix[Image select] menu ...

Precautions for use14 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPrecautions for useCautions when transporting zWhen transporting the projector, hold it securely b

Precautions for useENGLISH - 15Important Information Cautions when setting up the projector zDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust)

Precautions for use16 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCautions on use To achieve a high picture quality zYou achieve a high picture quality by drawing

Precautions for useENGLISH - 17Important InformationAccessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector.Accessory (pr

Precautions for use18 - ENGLISHImportant Information Contents of CD-ROM The following contents are stored on the supplied CD-ROM.Manual/list (PDF) So

About your projectorENGLISH - 19PreparationAbout your projectorRemote control(18)(3)(2)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(19)(20)(7)(2

Read this rst!2 - ENGLISHImportant InformationRead this rst!InformationWARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.WARNING: To prevent damage which ma

About your projector20 - ENGLISHPreparationAttention zDo not drop the remote control. zAvoid contact with liquids or moisture. zDo not attempt to modi

About your projectorENGLISH - 21Preparation(1) Lens hood(2) Lens (optional)(3) Indicator ( page 87)(4) Remote control sensor (front)(5) Adjustable fe

About your projector22 - ENGLISHPreparation Control panel(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(6)(12)(1) Power buttonTurns off/on the power when the

About your projectorENGLISH - 23Preparation Connection terminals(1) (2) (3) (4)(10)(9)(8)(7)(6)(5)(1) DVI-D input terminal <DIGITAL IN>This ter

Using the remote control24 - ENGLISHPreparationUsing the remote controlInserting and removing the batteries1) Open the cover.(ii)(i)2) Insert the ba

Attaching the lensENGLISH - 25Getting StartedAttaching the lensNotes on attaching the lensBefore putting the projector in position, attach the lens to

Attaching the lens26 - ENGLISHGetting StartedAttaching the lensAttention zThe attachment procedure and parts vary depending on the optional lens. Chec

Attaching the lensENGLISH - 27Getting Started6) Select the light-shielding plate to be attached. zLight-shielding plate for each lensRefer to the fol

Attaching the lens28 - ENGLISHGetting Started10) Secure the lens lock lever with the lens lock lever xing bracket.(i) Remove the lens xing screw a

Attaching the lensENGLISH - 29Getting Started13) Turn the lens hood clockwise to attach. zAligning the point position of the lens hood with the end (

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 3Important InformationFCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of ConformityModel Number: PT-EX12KU/PT-EX12KETrade Name: PanasonicResp

Attaching the lens30 - ENGLISHGetting Started ET-ELW031) Loosen the focus lock screw.2) Rotate the lens to obtain the proper focus on the center ar

Attaching the lensENGLISH - 31Getting StartedCorrecting the focusWhen the lens is attached to the projector and images are being projected onto the sc

Attaching the lens32 - ENGLISHGetting StartedAttaching the lens hood strapIn order to prevent the lens hood from falling off, use the supplied strap t

Attaching the lensENGLISH - 33Getting StartedLens specicationsRefer to the following tables for the lens specications.All measurements in the follow

Setting up34 - ENGLISHGetting StartedSetting upProjection methodYou can project images vertically and diagonally. You can select rear ( page 68) or c

Setting upENGLISH - 35Getting StartedInstallation options (optional)You can install the projector on the ceiling using the optional ceiling mount brac

Connections36 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnectionsBefore connecting to the projector zRead carefully the instruction manual of the device you intend to

ConnectionsENGLISH - 37Getting StartedConnecting example: AV equipment9LGHR6YLGHR'9'SOD\HUDQG+'0,YLGHRRXWSXWGHYLFHV7R+&apo

Connections38 - ENGLISHGetting StartedTying up the cables using cable tiesKeep the cables tidy by xing the cables connected to the terminals into the

Installing an input module (optional)ENGLISH - 39Getting StartedInstalling an input module (optional)Installing an input module Types of input module

Read this rst!4 - ENGLISHImportant InformationIMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only)FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.This a

Installing an input module (optional)40 - ENGLISHGetting Started Using the input moduleConsult your dealer before using any of the optional input mod

Powering on/offENGLISH - 41Basic OperationPowering on/offConnecting the power cord Attaching1) Insert the power cord holder in the holes provided ri

Powering on/off42 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPower indicatorThe power indicator informs you of the power status. Check the status of the power indicator

Powering on/offENGLISH - 43Basic OperationPowering on the projectorPower button Power <POWER ON> buttonControl panel Remote controlBefore turn

Powering on/off44 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPowering off the projectorPower buttonControl panel Remote controlPower <STANDBY> button1) Press the

ProjectingENGLISH - 45Basic OperationProjectingCheck the external device connections ( page 36) and power cord connections ( page 41) and then turn

Projecting46 - ENGLISHBasic Operation Adjusting the focus and zoom1) Press the <FOCUS> button and the <ZOOM> button on the remote contro

Using the remote controlENGLISH - 47Basic OperationUsing the remote controlUsing the shutter functionYou can fully block the projection light. button1

Using the remote control48 - ENGLISHBasic OperationNote zThe signal displayed for the <INPUT 3> button and the <INPUT 4> button changes de

Using the remote controlENGLISH - 49Basic OperationAdjusting picture qualityPressing the <IMAGE ADJUST> button on the remote control displays th

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 5Important InformationWARNING: POWERThe wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall b

Menu navigation50 - ENGLISHSettingsMenu navigationNavigating through menu Operating procedure1) Press the <MENU> button. zThe menu is displaye

Menu navigationENGLISH - 51SettingsMain menuThe main menu contains the following eight items.When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to

Menu navigation52 - ENGLISHSettings [Image adjust] Sub menu item Factory default Page[Contrast] 32 60[Brightness] 32 60[Color]*132 60[Tint]*132 60[Co

Menu navigationENGLISH - 53Settings [Setting] Sub menu item Factory default Page[Language] [English] 69[Menu position] — 69[Display] [On] 69[Backgrou

[Input] menu54 - ENGLISHSettingsSelect [Input] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.For operation of the menu

[Input] menuENGLISH - 55Settings[System][System] is displayed below the sub menu.1) Press ▲▼ to select [System] below the sub menu and press the <

[PC adjust] menu56 - ENGLISHSettings[PC adjust] menuSelect [PC adjust] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.Fo

[PC adjust] menuENGLISH - 57Settings[Position V]Adjusts the vertical position of the screen.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Position V].2) Press the <ENTE

[PC adjust] menu58 - ENGLISHSettings[Reset]The setting returns to its value before adjustment.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Reset].2) Press the <ENTER&g

[Image select] menuENGLISH - 59Settings[Image select] menuSelect [Image select] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the su

Read this rst!6 - ENGLISHImportant InformationWARNING:Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports or place anything within 1 m (39") of them.Doing

[Image adjust] menu60 - ENGLISHSettingsSelect [Image adjust] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.For operatio

[Image adjust] menuENGLISH - 61Settings[Color management]Adjusts the color of the projected image as desired.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Color management]

[Image adjust] menu62 - ENGLISHSettings[Color temp.]1) Press ▲▼ to select [Color temp.].2) Press the <ENTER> button. zThe adjustment screen is

[Image adjust] menuENGLISH - 63Settings[Advanced color]Sets the operation of the color control device that independently controls the quantity of yell

[Image adjust] menu64 - ENGLISHSettings[Reset]The setting returns to its value before adjustment.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Reset].2) Press the <ENTE

[Screen] menuENGLISH - 65SettingsSelect [Screen] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.For operation of the men

[Screen] menu66 - ENGLISHSettings[Custom]Deletes the values registered in [Custom adj.]. zWhen there is no input signal, [Custom] can be selected but

[Screen] menuENGLISH - 67Settings[Digital zoom -]This mode can only be adjusted for computer inputs.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Digital zoom -].2) Press

[Screen] menu68 - ENGLISHSettings [Corner pattern]Selects the corner pattern mode displayed during corner correction.1) Select [Corner pattern], and

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 69Settings[Setting] menuSelect [Setting] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.For oper

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 7Important InformationWARNING: ACCESSORIESDo not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.Failure

[Setting] menu70 - ENGLISHSettings[Background]Selects the background screen when there is no input signal.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Background].2) Pres

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 71Settings[Lamp interval]Sets the replacement cycle when [Lamp select] is set to [1-Lamp]. After the replacement cycle, the la

[Setting] menu72 - ENGLISHSettings To adjust the black levelAdjusts the black level in the image.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Black level].2) Press the &

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 73Settings To adjust the color1) Press ▲▼ to select the color to adjust.2) Press the <ENTER> button.3) Press ▲▼ to c

[Setting] menu74 - ENGLISHSettings To check the settingsDisplays the setting status of [Image adjust].1) Press ▲▼ to select [Measured information].2

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 75Settings To set the display of test pattern1) Press ▲▼ to select [Auto test pattern].2) Press the <ENTER> button.3)

[Setting] menu76 - ENGLISHSettings[HDMI setup]If the image cannot be correctly displayed when an external device is connected to the projector using H

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 77Settings [Logo PIN code change]Changes the logo PIN code.1) Select [Logo PIN code change], and press the <ENTER> but

[Setting] menu78 - ENGLISHSettings[Power management]1) Press ▲▼ to select [Power management].2) Press the <ENTER> button. zThe sub menu 2 is d

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 79Settings[Security]Locks projector operations using button locking and the PIN code.1) Press ▲▼ to select [Security].2) Pre

Read this rst!8 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCAUTION: POWERWhen disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector.If

[Setting] menu80 - ENGLISHSettings [PIN code change]Changes the PIN code.1) Select [PIN code change], and press the <ENTER> button. zThe PIN c

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 81Settings [Effect]Sets special effects when shutter is opened and closed.1) Select [Effect], and press the <ENTER> bu

[Setting] menu82 - ENGLISHSettings[Video delay control]Sets when you want to speed up digital processing of the images being projected.1) Press ▲▼ to

[Setting] menuENGLISH - 83Settings [Filter counter timer]Sets a time to display a notication that the lter has reached the end of its replacement c

[Setting] menu84 - ENGLISHSettings [Restart]Restarts the count-up or countdown that was paused using [Stop].1) Select [Restart], and press the <E

[Information] menuENGLISH - 85Settings[Information] menuSelect [Information] from the main menu on the menu screen.For operation of the menu screen, r

[Network] menu86 - ENGLISHSettings[Network] menuSelect [Network] from the main menu on the menu screen, and select the item from the sub menu.For oper

About indicator statusENGLISH - 87MaintenanceAbout indicator statusIf an indicator turns onIf a problem occurs within the projector, it will be notie

About indicator status 88 - ENGLISHMaintenance When operating correctlyThe status of the indicator is displayed with the following symbols.s: Off, ●:

About indicator statusENGLISH - 89Maintenance When there is a problem with internal temperatureThe status of the indicator is displayed with the foll

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 9Important InformationTo remove the batteryRemote Control Battery1. Press the guide and lift the cover.(ii)(i)2. Remove the b

About indicator status 90 - ENGLISHMaintenance When there is a problem with internal powerThe status of the indicator is displayed with the following

About indicator statusENGLISH - 91Maintenance When there is a problem with the lampThe status of the indicator is displayed with the following symbol

Maintenance/replacement 92 - ENGLISHMaintenanceMaintenance/replacementBefore cleaning/replacing the unit zWhen cleaning or replacing the unit, always

Maintenance/replacementENGLISH - 93Maintenance Air lterClean the air lter in the following cases. zWhen the replacement message is displayed and th

Maintenance/replacement 94 - ENGLISHMaintenance(ii) Change the water two or three times while you rinse the air lter.• Rinse it until the cloud of t

Maintenance/replacementENGLISH - 95MaintenanceReplacing the parts Air lterThe replacement lter (Product No.: ET-RFE12) is optional. To purchase the

Maintenance/replacement 96 - ENGLISHMaintenance Lamp unitThe lamp unit is a consumable component. Check the lamp usage duration with “[Information] m

Maintenance/replacementENGLISH - 97Maintenance Replacing the lamp unitAttention zTurn off the UV lamp before opening the lamp cover. zWhen the projec

Maintenance/replacement 98 - ENGLISHMaintenance4) Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit xing screws (two screws) until they turn freely,

TroubleshootingENGLISH - 99MaintenanceTroubleshootingReview the following points. For details, refer to the corresponding pages.Problem Points to be c