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For the following models, Geometry Manager Pro Upgrade Kits have been pre-activated and do not require activation.

Pre-activated models: PT-RQ50K, PT-RQ35K, PT-RQ34K

For all other models, if you need to use the additional functions available in our upgrade kits, activation may be required.

There are two upgrade kits for Geometry Manager Pro.

1. Geometry Manger Pro Software Upgrade Kit (ET-UK20)

Upgraded features include the following.

Upgrade kit (ET-UK20)

2. Auto Screen Adjustment Upgrade Kit (ET-CUK10)

Users can connect a camera* to a laptop and use it to gather data for automatic and simultaneous calibration of all projectors in the system, achieving seamless edge-blends and uniform colors over multiple flat or curved screens.

Items that can be automatically adjusted include the following:

• - Geometric adjustment
• - Edge blending
• - Color matching
• - Projector stacking
• - Brightness control
• - Black level

See https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/geometry/ for more details

On our latest models include SLOT NX compatible slots to customize input. The number of slots will vary by product.

There are mainly five Slot NX interface boards.

• ET-MDN12G10 (12G-SDI)
• ET-MDNHM10 (HDMI)
• ET-MDNDP10 (DisplayPortTM)
• ET-MDNFB10 (12G-Optical)
• ET-MDNDV10 (DVI)

Compatible projectors:
PT-RQ50K, RQ35K, RZ34K and MZ16KL, MZ13KL, MZ10KL

There are two main ways. On our latest models, there is an information monitor on the side of the projector where you can check the voltage. You will also see the input supply voltage in the [STATUS] menu of our projectors.

The following projectors have an information monitor.
PT-RQ50K, RQ35K, RZ34K and MZ16KL, MZ13KL, MZ10KL

Basic menus such as Projector ID and IP address can be set up via NFC.
The following projectors have NFC compatibility.
PT-RQ50K, RQ35K, RZ34K, RCQ10, RCQ80, MZ16KL, MZ13KL, MZ10KL

See the chart for menu items that you can read/write

Availability will vary by country/region. See here for more details:
https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/smartpjcontrol/regional.html#regional

Although most of our 3-Chip DLP TM projectors require AC 200 V to 240 V for maximum brightness, all can be operated under AC 100 V to 120 V. The amount of brightness restriction depends on the model.
*RZ16K, RQ13K, RZ12K, and RS11K can run on full brightness at AC 100 V to 120 V.

Brightness restriction when operating at 100 V to 120 V

The type of supplied power cord varies depending on the country or region of use. The shape of usable outlets differs depending on the power supply. Using the projector at AC 100 V to 120 V may decrease the brightness.

By using our Data Cloning function. Various settings and adjustment values can be copied onto multiple projectors via LAN or USB memory.

Lenses can be thermally affected by light from the light source, making the focus unstable just after switching on the power. We recommend approximately 30 minutes to one hour of aging depending on the lens model.
For ET-D3LEU100/D3LEW200, we recommend adjusting the focus ONE HOUR after initial image display.
For all other lenses, we recommend adjusting the focus once 30 MINUTES have elapsed.

Our 3-Chip DLP TM models have lens mounter adjustment screws in three locations in the event that the entire screen surface is not uniform even after the lens has been focused.

Front view diagram of the lens mounter (viewed from the screen side)

Relationship between the adjustment location and adjustment screws

Changing the projected image size may cause the focus balance in the center and periphery of the image to be lost.

Zoom Lens (Model No.: ET‑D3LEW10, ET‑D3LEW60, ET‑D75LE6), Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.:ET‑D3LEW50, ET‑D75LE50)

・The illustrations in the steps are an example when attaching the Zoom Lens (Model No.: ET‑D3LEW10).

1) Adjust the focus at the center of projected image.
 ・For the steps to adjust the focus, refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and lens shift”.

2) Loosen the lock screw and turn the periphery focus adjustment ring by hand to adjust the focus in the periphery of the screen.

3) Check the focus at the center of the image again and make fine adjustments.

There are vairous ways to check the input signal.

The Remote Preview function can be used on the PT-RQ50K, RQ35K, and RZ34K projectors.
Remote preview can be accessed via MMCS or a web browser.
See https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/mmcs/ for more detials.

You can also check the waveform monitor.
On the projector menu, go to [DISPLAY OPTION], select [WAVEFORM MONITOR] and switch it ON.
If output levels from the source fluctuate, the original black and white levels of the image cannot be reproduced correctly. The projector can display these waveforms on screen, where they can be adjusted automatically or manually.

The adjusted lens position (vertical, horizontal, focus, and zoom) can be saved and loaded.
On the projector menu, go to [PROJECTOR SETUP], select [LENS], then [LENS MEMORY].

On the projector menu go to [ADVANCED MENU], then [FRAME DELAY]. You can adjust the frame delay in 0.01 m increments.

You can sync the CONTRAST and SHUTTER functions of multiple projectors for a more seamless image.
Go to [PROJECTOR SETUP], then [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] for each projector.

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.

Yes. Our Auto Screen Adjustment Upgrade Kit (ET-CUK10) is not compatible with blending red laser and non-red laser models, but changing the color setting on red-laser models allows them to be adjusted to match models without red laser. However, they may look different on camera.

Multi Monitoring and Control Software can help monitor and control devices, supporting stable operation.

Our newest feature includes the REMOTE PREVIEW

Basic functions include remote monitoring and control. The paid EARLY WARNING SOFTWARE can activate further functions.

Items marked with * are only available on EWS

See here for more details.
https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/mmcs/

Our 3-Chip DLP TM models have the ability to switch to a backup input signal as seamlessly as possible in the event that the primary input signal is disrupted.
Primary and secondary input combinations differ by model. See the chart for the main models.

For all inputs with (SLOT), the optional interface boards need to be equipped with the corresponding input.

• ET-MDNHM10 (HDMI)
• ET-MDNDP10 (DisplayPortTM)
• ET-MDN12G10 (SDI)
• ET-MDNFB10 (SDI-OPT)
• ET-MDNDV10 (DVI)

There are several ways you can control how an image turns on/off during a show.
For example, on the projector menu go to [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] then [USER].
You can change the setting so that the lights will fade in/fade out when the projector is turned on/off.
The fade-in/fade-out setting can be set at 0.5 seconds to 10 seconds.
(0.5 seconds to 4.0 seconds, 5.0 s, 7.0 s, or 10.0 s and 0.5 increments from 0.5 seconds to 4.0 seconds)

There are various shortcuts to initialize the projector. You can use the NFC function, or the following shortcut.

On the RQ50K, RQ35K, and RZ34K, firmware can be updated via USB memory.
Using a USB drive with the firmware data saved on it, go to [PROJECTOR SETUP] then [FIRMWARE UPDATE].