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Operating Instructions
Projector Operations
Commercial Use
LCD Projector
Model No. PT-EX12KE
PT-EX12KU
The projection lens is sold separately.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
■■Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual
for future use.
■■Before using your projector, be sure to read “Read this first!” ( pages 2 to 10).
For information on using the product via a network, refer to “Operating Instructions – Network
Operations
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Important Information Information 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. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779. WARNING: 1. Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a prolonged perio
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Read this first! FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-EX12KU/PT-EX12KE Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interf
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Important Information Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the
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Read this first! WARNING: ■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. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply. z■ If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply. z■ If you
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Important Information Read this first! WARNING: Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports or place anything within 1 m (39") of them. Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector. z■Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places. z■Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air intake port. Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port. Doing so will cause bur
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Read this first! WARNING: ■ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Use AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 batteries. z■ Do not use unspecified batteries. z■ Use manganese or alkaline batteries but not rechargeable batteries. z■ Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. z■ Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire. z■ Do not allow the + and - terminals of t
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Important Information Read this first! CAUTION: ■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. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Disconnec
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Read this first! To remove the battery Remote Control Battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. (ii) (i) Brazil Only Brasil Apenas ■Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metá
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Important Information Read this first! Trademarks • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Other names, company names or product names used in these operating instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Please note that the operating instructions do not include the ® and TM symbols. Illustrations in these operating instructions • Note that illustrations of the pro
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Features of the projector Quick steps For details, see the corresponding pages. High clarity and high contrast image 1. Set up your projector. ▶■ Image quality of high clarity with ( page 34) 13 000 lumens and high contrast with 4 000:1. More flexible setup 2. Connect with external ▶■ Allows installation of vertically 360° devices. ( page 36) direction. Equipped with the electric lens shift function that enables vertical and horizontal positioning adjustment as well as test patterns
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Important Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Information Be sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 10) Contents Contents Important Information Basic Operation Read this first! .....................................................2 Powering on/off ................................................ 41 Connecting the power cord ........................................41 Precautions for use ......................................... 14 Power indicator
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Contents [Remote control] .........................................................77 [Image select] menu ........................................ 59 [RC sensor] .................................................................77 Adjusting the picture quality .......................................59 [Power management] .................................................78 [Image adjust] menu ........................................ 60 [Direct on] ...................................................
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Important Information Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting z When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its carry handle and avoid excessive vibration and impacts by such handling as dragging it on the floor. Failure to do so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. z Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet. Cautions when installing ■ Do not set up the projector outdoors.
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Precautions for use ■ Cautions when setting up the projector z Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector. z Avoid exposing the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector to heated and cooled air from the air conditioning system. z Avoid setting up the projector in a humid or dusty location. z Do not stack the projectors when multiple projectors are used. Using single projector Using multiple projectors 1 m (39") 1 m (39") 1 m (39") 1 m Exhaust (39")
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Important Information Precautions for use Cautions on use ■ To achieve a high picture quality You achieve a high picture quality by drawing curtains or blinds over windows and turning off any lights near the z screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on the conditions, the picture may wobble due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or heated z or cooled air from the air conditioner. Take care to ensure that neither the exhaust
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Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector. Accessory (product name) Quantity Accessory (product name) Quantity Wireless/wired remote control unit Cable tie 1 (N2QAYA000036) 3 AAA/R03/LR03 battery (for remote 2 control unit) Power cord for PT-EX12KE 2 (T0K3K0022--1 and T0K3K0023--1) Power cord holder, power cord cover (T0STF0040--1) Power cord for PT-EX12KU 1 1 (T0K3K0025--1) (set) Computer cable (for D-Sub) 1 (T0K3K0013--1) *1 Ligh
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Important Information Precautions for use ■■Contents of CD-ROM The following contents are stored on the supplied CD-ROM. Manual/list (PDF) Software z Operating Instructions – Projector z Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Operations Software (Windows) –■This is software for monitoring and controlling Operating Instructions – Network z multiple projectors connected via a LAN. Operations Logo Transfer Software (Windows) z –■This is software to set the projector to project the z Multi P
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About your projector About your projector Remote control (1) Remote control signal emitters (1) (2) Remote control indicator Flashes when you press a button on the remote control. (2) (3) button (3) Press once to light the control buttons for ten seconds. (4) (18) (4) Power button Starts projection when the main power switch on the projector is set to and in the (5) (19) standby mode. (6) (20) (5) button Opens and closes the shutter. ( page 47) (7) (7) (6)
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Preparation About your projector Attention z■Do not drop the remote control. z■Avoid contact with liquids or moisture. z■Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. Note z■The remote control can be used from any distance within about 5 m (16'4") if pointed directly at the remote control sensor. The remote control is effective from angles of up to ±30° vertically and horizontally, but available operating distance may shorten. z■If there are any obstacles between the remote contr
