PT-RZ14K

Note: Brightness measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. Value is the average of all shipped products. Dimensions are measured without a lens excluding protruding parts with feet at the shortest position. Dimensions and weight may differ depending on the actual unit.

RZ14K evolves our RQ25K Series to meet rental/staging demand for a
3-Chip DLP™ projector capable of delivering full brightness on
AC 100–120 V with a light, compact body that’s easily handled with a team of two. Although brighter than the previous RZ12K model, the RZ14K weighs 20% less and is about 40% smaller. Its miniaturized design reduces the logistical burden on integrators and opens new production possibilities in installation spaces otherwise too small for a
3-Chip DLP™ projector. RZ14K suits compatible lenses in your inventory and equips exclusive functions that streamline on-site workflow. Innovations such as the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529)-compliant¹ laser module and optical engine, refined cooling system, and redundancy functions result in an exceptionally stable design that brings spectacular visuals to events of any scale.

1 The dust-proof performance of this unit is not guaranteed to be free from damage or failure under all conditions (environment with conductive dust, etc.). Please use an enclosure in environments with smoke containing oil, salt, and moisture.

Most 3-Chip DLP™ projectors need AC 200–240 V to operate at full brightness, limiting opportunities for installation in venues where high voltages are unavailable. RZ14K changes the game by supporting projection at 14,000 lm¹ on standard AC 100–120 V power, bringing deep, accurate 3-Chip DLP™ color to venues lacking high-voltage power and creating new opportunities for 3-Chip DLP™ projection in areas with limited installation and backyard space. There is no need to rewire the venue or install other specialized infrastructure, saving time, resources, and hassle during installation.

1 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118: 2020 international standards. Value is the average of all shipped products.

Intel^® Smart Display Module (SDM)-ready slot integrates optional proprietary or third-party¹ function boards. These reduce installation complexity and make it easier to adapt, scale, and expand your projector’s connectivity to suit different applications and event-site infrastructure. The projector works with Panasonic’s DIGITAL LINK Terminal Board (TY-SB01DL), 12G-SDI Terminal Board (TY-SB01QS), 12G-SDI Optical Function Board
(TY-SB01FB), and Wireless Presentation System PressIT Receiver Board (TY-SB01WP), as well as selected third-party¹ PC boards, terminal boards, and AVoIP boards.

Interface Expandability with SLOT

Note: The projector terminal layout pictured is for illustrative purposes only.

1 Proprietary and third-party Intel^® SDM-ready function boards sold separately. Please click here for a list of third-party function boards tested for compatibility with the PT-RZ14K. Panasonic cannot guarantee the operation of third-party devices. The transmission method to the slot must be by HDMI™ signal.

Smart Projector Control¹ app simplifies projector setup and operation. Connection is easy: just scan the QR Code² displayed in the projector’s OSD menu with your smartphone camera. You can control up to 64 projectors simultaneously with operations such as on/off, input selection, and setting adjustment easily performed even with the projector in Standby. You can select test patterns, lock brightness, adjust lens settings via a new lens-control UI, and focus the projection with your smartphone camera³ from distances of up to 30 m (98 ft)⁴. For more information, visit the Smart Projector Control webpage.

1 Available free from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Check device and OS compatibility before downloading and installing the app on your device.

2 Requires optional AJ-WM50 Series Wireless Module (sold separately). Product availability may vary by country or region.

3 Some devices do not support the projector autofocus function.

4 When projecting a 300-inch image. The maximum distance is 3 m (10 ft) for a 100-inch image.

NFC function allows you to prepare your projector for setup and installation, and initialize it to factory defaults after the event, when AC power is unavailable on-site or when OSD projection isn’t possible. Just place your phone on the projector’s NFC touchpoint to connect and use the Smart Projector Control¹ app to read and write settings such as Projector ID and IP address. Fleets of projectors can be prepped for immediate network connection and setup the moment power rolls out on the installation site, saving time and resources. After the event, projectors can be reset to defaults while unplugged, an action that used to require OSD menu projection.

1 Available free from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Check device and OS compatibility before downloading and installing the app on your device.

In addition to 10 built-in test patterns, you can now import and save up to three user test patterns to the projector. You can save your go-to test patterns or use a client’s content to calibrate the projector before connecting the video source. Access compatible BMP or PNG image files saved to a USB flash-memory device via the Test Pattern menu, where they can be saved, renamed, or deleted using the projector remote control.

Note: Supports PNG (1/8/16/24/32/48/64-bit, non-transparent, alpha blending disabled) and BMP (1/8/24-bit) formats with a maximum 1920 x 1200-dot resolution. For more information, please check the Operating Manual.

Free Grid lets you easily fix image distortion caused by uneven projection surfaces or objects on flat or curved screens using the projector remote control. Reshape the image by adjusting control points or V/H lines on an overlaid grid. Select from various grid resolutions between 2 x 2 and 17 x 17 lines depending on the precision you require. Your work progress is saved automatically, and grid and control-point colors can be changed for best visibility over the background image.

RZ14K ships with preactivated licenses for upgrade kits bundled with free Geometry Manager Pro¹ software. ET-UK20 Geometry Manager Pro Software Upgrade Kit adds sophisticated edge-blending, color uniformity, and masking tools to an expanded set of software functions. ET-CUK10 Auto Screen Adjustment Upgrade Kit gathers data from a compatible camera² to automatically calibrate edge-blended areas by adjusting their brightness, color, and black level, saving you the time and hassle of manual calibration.

1 Visit PASS to register your projector and download free Geometry Manager Pro software for Windows^® (upgrade kits included). Visit the Panasonic Geometry Manager Functions webpage for more information.

2 Compatible cameras comprise Nikon D5200/D5300/D5500/D5600/D7500. Using the Auto Screen Adjustment function with these cameras requires installing the Auto Screen Adjustment Plug-in (a free camera driver available from PASS). Use of the Auto Screen Adjustment function with D7500 requires Geometry Manager Pro Ver. 6.1.10 or later and Auto Screen Adjustment Plug-in Ver. 5.1.10 or later.

Remote Preview LITE lets the projectionist confirm video-signal integrity by viewing thumbnails of the input signal on a laptop prior to projection. Accessed via software or web browser, Remote Preview LITE works with the projector on Standby or with the shutter on. It’s useful at events such as concerts where opportunities to check content on screen are limited due to stage traffic, soundchecks, sunlight on the screen, and other logistical factors. Remote Preview LITE reduces the chance of errors before the performance, and if an error is detected, helps narrow down the possible cause to the signal.

Note: Requires Multi-Monitoring & Control Software Version 3.3 or later available free here. For more information, click here.

A screen on the terminal side of the projector shows operating status information such as temperature, input voltage, runtime, input signal data, and error codes. Use the keypad to navigate simple UI menus where you can configure network settings or update the firmware while the projector is on Standby, saving time when it’s not possible to project the OSD.

In addition to a higher 25,000:1¹ contrast ratio, Dynamic Contrast features new scene analysis circuitry that more accurately recognizes light and dark areas of the image. The difference between black, white, and contrasting colors stands out more dramatically than ever before. It minimizes dimming when projecting contrast-rich content and makes black deeper and whites brighter. Each video frame is analyzed in real-time, and light output is continuously adjusted to meet the precise contrast requirements of each scene.

1 Full On/Full Off with Dynamic Contrast set to [3]. Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118:2020 international standards.

Gradation Smoother reduces banding in gradients of shaded color, which can become evident in images lacking enough color bit-depth. Use the projector remote to select from three levels of image correction depending on how much banding is present, or disable the function when it’s not needed. Gradation Smoother is a lifesaver when banding is apparent in the projection and there’s no time to re-edit the content.

Note: Projectors ship with Gradation Smoother set at factory default of [2].

Achieving uniform black levels inside blended areas on curved screens has always been difficult. This is because the screen’s curvature distorts the width of the black borders that define the adjustment area. Panasonic answers the problem with flexible black-level adjustment to suit arbitrary screen shapes. You can use up to 17 control points to reshape black borders so they fit the screen symmetrically without distortion. Black levels can be set precisely within a half-pixel margin, so blends are indiscernible even when viewing the screen at close range.

Panasonic’s black-level adjustment has evolved to eliminate distracting black-level bumps that can appear in blends outside of the image display area after geometric adjustment is applied. By unlinking black-level adjustment from geometric adjustment, black-level settings can be applied to the entire blend, including the image overlaps outside the image display area, for a completely seamless multi-screen image.

Note: Black-level area setting must be performed before black-level adjustment. The ability to unlink black-level adjustment from geometric adjustment is supported only on flat screens when adjacent images are aligned vertically or horizontally.

RZ14K features an optical engine and laser light source module compliant with the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529)² standard, eliminating the need for an air filter and enabling 20,000 hours¹ of maintenance-free projection. A refined liquid-cooling system and one-way airflow path enable continuous operation in dusty environments.

1 Around this time, light output will have decreased by approximately 50 %. IEC62087: 2008 Broadcast Contents, Dynamic Contrast [3], temperature 35 °C (95 °F), elevation 700 m (2,297 ft) with 0.15 mg/m³ of airborne particulate matter. Panasonic recommends a checkup at the point of purchase after about 20,000 hours. Light-source lifetime may be reduced depending on environmental conditions. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required in a shorter period. Estimated maintenance time varies depending on the environment.

2 The dust-proof performance of this unit is not guaranteed to be free from damage or failure under all conditions (environment with conductive dust, etc.). Please use an enclosure in environments with smoke containing oil, salt, and moisture.

RZ14K works with Panasonic’s fixed and zoom lenses for 3-Chip DLP™ projectors, lowering the initial investment if you have an existing inventory of compatible Panasonic lenses. The lens-shift range is now significantly wider with up to ±66 % (V) and ±24 % (H) of powered adjustment available with supported lenses. ET-D3LEU100 Ultra-Short-Throw Lens and ET-D3LEW200 Short-Throw Zoom Lens produce jaw-dropping images from short throw distances with zero screen offset at the top and bottom of the image. The projector also suits ET-D3LEF70 Fisheye Lens for full-dome projection and the new ET-D3LEW300 Zoom Lens.

Note: The projector ships without a lens. Optional lenses are sold separately. Please refer to the Options tab at the top of this page for optional lenses compatible with the PT-RZ14K.

A unique Backup Input function provides a layer of insurance against display interruption during mission-critical events. Two identical signals can be transmitted to HDMI 1 (Primary) and HDMI 2 (Backup). If transmission to the primary input is interrupted, the projector automatically switches to the backup signal in a minimum of 0.3 seconds¹ without screen-blanking. When communication is restored, the projector can be switched back to the primary input.

Note: Primary Input (HDMI 1) and Backup Input (HDMI 2) terminal assignment is fixed. Input signals to primary and backup inputs must be identical.

1 Varies depending on the Backup Input mode and the connected external device.

RZ14K features a built-in mechanical shutter. It’s useful at events where laser lighting is used. The shutter protects the DMD imaging elements from direct exposure to laser light that can enter the optical block via the lens. You can keep the projector powered on with the shutter closed, ready to resume playback at the touch of a button.

Multiple laser modules are equipped with Panasonic’s original Failover Circuitry. In the unlikely event a single diode fails, Failover Circuitry continues to supply electricity to the functional diodes in the series, minimizing brightness loss. If the same issue were to occur in projectors without the failover circuitry, all diodes in the module might shut down, resulting in a significant loss of brightness. Multi Laser Drive Engine gives peace of mind in mission-critical situations when image display cannot be interrupted.