Panasonic LCD Projector PT-EX16KE PT-EX16KU Operating Instructions

							About your projector
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Preparation
■
■ Control panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7) (8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(6)
(12)
(1) Power  button
Turns off/on the power when the main power switch on the 
projector is set to 
.
(2)  button Opens and closes the shutter. Adjusts the shielding of the 
projection light. (
 page 37)
(3)  button Adjusts the zoom of the lens. (
 page 36)
(4)  button Adjusts focus. (
 page 36)
(5)  button Displays the menu screen. (
 page 40)
(6) ▲▼◀▶  buttons
Move the cursor on the on-screen menu and control 
menus.
Also move the image vertically and horizontally in the 
digital zoom mode and the real mode. (7)  button
Automatically adjusts synchronization, total number of 
dots, horizontal shift, and vertical shift.
(8)  button Switches on/off the control panel and connection terminals 
by each press of this button.
(9)  button Slides the lens vertically and horizontally to move the 
position of the projective image vertically and horizontally. 
(
 page 35)
(10)  button Selects the input signal to project. (
 page 37)
(1
1)  button Selects item indicated by the cursor on the on-screen 
menu.
Also used to expand and contract the image in the digital 
zoom mode. (
 page 40)
(12)  button
Displays state of signals during projection and current 
settings. (
 page 39) 
						

							About your projector
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Preparation
■
■ Connection terminals
(1) (2) (3) (4) (10) (9) (8) (7) (6)
(5)
(1) DVI-D input terminal 
This terminal is for inputting the DVI-D signal.
(2) HDMI input terminal  This terminal is for inputting the HDMI signal.
(3) Computer input terminal  This terminal is for inputting an RGB signal.
(4) RGB 5BNC input terminal //
This terminal is for inputting the G,B,R,H/HV,V signal, 
video signal, and Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr signal.
(5) USB terminal  This terminal is for use by service personnel. (6) Serial input terminal 
This input terminal is compatible with RS-232C and for 
externally controlling the projector by connecting the 
projector.
(7) Serial Output terminal  This terminal is for the signal connected to the serial input 
terminal.
(8) Remote control terminal  This terminal is for connecting the remote control when 
using it as a wired remote control.
(9) LAN terminal  This terminal is for connecting the projector to the network.
(10) S-VIDEO input terminal  This terminal is for inputting S-VIDEO signals.
Attention
 zMake sure to connect the LAN cable to the indoor equipment. 
						

							Using the remote control 
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Preparation
Using the remote control 
Inserting and removing the batteries
1) Open the cover.
(ii)(i)
2) Insert the batteries and close the 
cover
.
■zInsert the  side first.
■zTo remove the batteries, follow the above 
procedure in reverse.
Setting remote control numbers
When you are using multiple projectors, you can set a remote control number to each projector to allow 
simultaneous control with a single remote control.
After setting a remote control number of a given projector, specify that projector using the remote control number.
■
■ Setting method
1) While holding the  button, press the number ( - ) buttons (2 digits) to 
enter the desired remote control number
.
■zWhen you release the button, the remote control number will change to the new number
.
■zT

o set the remote control number to 09, press ,  while holding down the  button.
Note
 z The factory default setting is [All]. [All] supports all remote control numbers.
 zSet the remote control number of the projector using [Remote control] from the [Setting] menu ( page 67).
 zT

o reset the remote control number (to set to [All]), simultaneously hold down  the  button and the 
 button for at least five seconds.
Using the remote control as a wired remote control
Connect the  terminal on the projector body to the wired remote control terminal on the remote 
control using the remote control cable (commercially available).
 z Make sure that the batteries are inserted in the remote control.
 zT

o use the remote control wirelessly, disconnect the remote control cable from the projector and the remote 
control. When the remote control cable is connected, you cannot use the remote control wirelessly . 
						

							Setting up
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Getting Started
Setting up
Attaching the lens
Before putting the projector in position, attach the lens to the projector body.
First, determine the correct lens for the environment in which you are going to use the projector .
For lens product numbers and lens specifications suitable for the projector , consult your dealer. When attaching 
or replacing a lens, consult the technical staff or service personnel at a specialist dealer for safety. Do not attempt 
to attach or replace the lens by yourself. For details, refer to “Notes on attaching the lens” (
 page 106).
Caution
When setting up the projector after installing a lens, always fit the lens cover to the lens. When carrying or 
holding the projector body, never hold the lens. Doing so may damage the projector. 
Projection method
You can project images vertically and diagonally. You can select rear ( page 58) and ceiling ( page 58) from the 
menu. Select the projection method appropriate to the environment.
■
■ Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting forward ■
■ Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu item
Setting
[Ceiling] [On]
[Rear] [Off]Menu item Setting
[Ceiling] [Off]
[Rear] [On]
■
■ Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
■
■ Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting forward
Menu item
Setting
[Ceiling] [On]
[Rear] [On]Menu item Setting
[Ceiling] [Off]
[Rear] [Off]
Attention
 z T

o get a high picture quality, set up the screen in a location that is, as far as possible, not directly affected by 
natural light or electric light. Draw the curtains or blinds and turn of f the lights.
 zWhen setting up the projector with tilt, do not use the projector at an inclination angle that exceeds ±10° 
vertically to the horizontal plane. Installing the projector at an inclination angle that exceeds this value may 
reduce the component life and result in malfunctions.
10° 10°
10° 10°
10°10° 
						

							Setting up
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Getting Started
Installation options (optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling using the optional ceiling mount bracket (Product No.: ET-PKE16H (for 
high ceilings), ET-PKE16S (for low ceilings) and ET-PKE16B (for projector)).
 zUse only ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector

.
 zFor details on installation of the projector with the bracket, refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount 
bracket.
Attention
 z T

o ensure the projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried out 
by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Adjustable feet
The adjustable feet can be extended by turning it as shown in the figure. It is retracted by turning it in the opposite 
direction. This finely adjusts the height and tilt of the projected image.
When the adjustable feet is extended, the projector can be tilted to a maximum of 3°.
(The projection angle can be adjusted vertically.)
Attention
 z Heated air is blowing out from the air exhaust port while the lamp is on. Do not touch the air exhaust port 
directly when adjusting the adjustable feet.
 zIf the keystone ef

fect occurs in the projected image, perform [Keystone] (
 page 57) from the [Screen] menu.
Note
 z Do not extend the adjustable feet beyond the red line. Doing so may damage them.
 zThe vertical and horizontal position of the image can be adjusted using the lens shift function. 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
 zRead carefully the instruction manual of the device you intend to connect.
 zT

urn off the power switch of the device before connecting the cable.
 z If a connection cable is not supplied with the device and the optional cable is not available, prepare a 
connection cable to suit the device.
 zV

ideo signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble. In this case, 
a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
 z The projector accepts the following signals: video signals, S-video signals, analog RGB signals (synchronous 
signals are 

TTL level), and digital signals.
 zSome computer models are not compatible with the projector

.
 zWhen connecting a device to the projector using a long cable, it may not be possible to achieve a normal 
picture without a compensator

.
 zFor details of the video signals supported by the projector

, refer to “List of compatible signals” (
 page 99).
Connecting example: Computers
To  termi\falTo  t\iermi\fal
To  term\ii\fal
To  termi\f\ial
To   termi\fal
Serial cable (crosse\id)
BNC cable
D-sub cable
DVI/HDMI cable
DVI-D cable
To serial port outp\iut
To mo\fitor output To mo\fitor output To mo\fitor output To mo\fitor output
Computer
Note
 z
Use an HDMI High Speed cable that adheres to the HDMI standard. Use of a cable that does not adhere to the 
HDMI standard, may result in abnormal operation such as cut-out of the image, failure to project, etc.
 zThe  terminal can be connected with an external device with a DVI terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
conversion cable. With some devices, however

, the image may not appear. (
 page 65)
 zWhen the  terminal is used, normal operation may not be possible with certain devices 
and the image may not appear.
 z The  terminal (in the digital signal input mode) is compatible only with single link signals.
 z For details of RGB signals from computers that the projector supports, refer to “List of compatible signals” 
(
 page 99).
 zIf you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), it may be required to 
reset the resume feature to operate the projector

.
 zThe  terminal (in the digital signal input mode) may require the EDID setting depending 
on the connected device.
 z T

o connect the projector with a computer over a wired LAN, refer to the “Operating Instructions–Network 
Operations” on the supplied CD-ROM. 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
Connecting example: AV equipment
Video, S-video, DV\MD player, and HDM\f vi\Mdeo 
output device\b
To HDM\f output
To AV HDCP 
DV\f video outputTo  
terminal
To  termina\Ml
To  termin\Mal To  terminal To  term\Minal
To compo\bite 
video output To component 
video output
To S-video outputDV\f-D cable
HDM\f cable BNC cable BNC cable
S-video cable
Attention
 z
Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR.
–

■
A
  VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
–
■
A
  time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
 zIf burst signals are connected to nonstandard signals, the image may be distorted. In such a case, connect a 
time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the device.
Note
 z Use an HDMI High Speed cable that adheres to the HDMI standard. Use of a cable that does not adhere to the 
HDMI standard, may result in abnormal operation such as cut-out of the image, failure to project, etc.
 zThe  terminal can be connected with an external device with a DVI terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
conversion cable. With some devices, however

, the image may not appear. (
 page 65)
 zThe  terminal can be connected to HDMI and DVI-D compatible devices, but normal 
operation may not be possible with certain devices and the image may not appear .
 zThe  terminal (in the digital signal input mode) is compatible only with single link signals. 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
Tying up the cables using cable ties
Keep the cables tidy by fixing the cables connected to the terminals into the cable holders on the projector body.
 zThe cable ties can be reused. (The tab can be loosened and released.)
■
■ Loosening the cable ties
(i) (ii)Tab
Cable tie
Cable holders
1) Pull the tab in the direction of arrow (i).
2)  
Pull the tab in the direction of arrow (ii).
■z The loop of the cable tie will widen.
Attention
 z The following items are cautions when you use the cable tie.
–

■
Noises may occur for rare occasions.
–

■
Do not pull the cable forcibly
 . Doing so may cause disconnection. 
–
■
It is recommended that you allow some slack when the cables are tied.
Caution
When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with the 
device and commercially available shielded cables. 
						

							Installing an input module (optional) 
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Getting Started
Installing an input module (optional) 
Installing an input module 
■
■ Types of input module
Purchase an input module (optional) matching the input signals of the system.
Module name SD/HD-SDI input module
Module number ET-MD16SD1  Input/output  terminal BNC 2 Input system, BNC 1 Output system
Compatible 
signal format SMPTE259M-C standard: 
480-60i (59.94
  Hz
*1), 576-50i (50 Hz)
SMPTE260M standard:  1035-60i (60/59.94
  Hz
*1)
SMPTE274M standard:  1080-24psf (48/47.95
 
Hz
*1), 1080-24p (24/23.98 Hz*1), 1080-25psf (50 Hz), 
1080-25p (25
 
Hz), 1080-30psf (60/59.94
 
Hz*1), 1080-30p (30/29.97 Hz*1), 
1080-50i (50
 
Hz), 1080-60i (60/59.94 Hz*1)
SMPTE296M standard:  720-60p (60/59.94
 
Hz
*1), 720-50p (50 Hz)
*1: V-sync frequency 60/59.94 Hz, 48/47.95 Hz, 24/23.98 Hz are automatically distinguished.
Note
 z The preceding list shows the signal formats supported by the input modules. 
The signal formats supported by 
the projector dif

fer depending on the model. For more information, please consult your dealer .
■
■ Installation procedure 
Disconnect the power before installing the input module.
1) Remove the slot cover
.
Slot cover
2) Insert the input module.
■zFirmly insert the input module into the slot, ensuring that the socket of the connection terminal engages 
correctly with the plug within the projector body
.
Guide
Socket
Plug
3) Fix the input module in place using two screws.
Attention
 z Be sure to tighten the screws. Otherwise, the input module may fall of
f.
 zAn improper installation may result in damage to the input module. 
						

							Installing an input module (optional) 
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Getting Started
■
■ Using the input module
Consult your dealer before using any of the optional input modules.
When consulting your dealer, be sure to inform them of [Option control No.] of the projector.
[Option control No.] is displayed in the [Information] menu.
13Inform your dealer\s of this num\fer.
Language
\bnglish
16H
Ready
5Min
Off
180Min
OffAll
Code 08
Filter counter
Power management
Key lock
PIN code lock
Shutter management
Protection
\bffect
Release key
Remote control
Serial num\fer
Option control No.\s
\bxit Next
Move
Back
PC adjust
Image select Input
Image adjust
Screen
Setting
Information
Network
List of compatible signals
The following table specifies the types of signal compatible with the projector
.
Screen displayResolution Scanning frequency Dot clock
mode (dots)Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz)frequency (MHz)
D-480i 720
 (1 440
) x 480
15.734 59.94027.000
D-576i 720
 (1 440
) x 576
15.625 50.00027.000
D-1035i 1 920 x 1 035 33.75060.00074.250
D-1080i 1 920 x 1 080
33.75060.00074.250
1 920 x 1 080 28.12550.00074.250
D-720p 1 280 x 720
37.50050.00074.250
1 280 x 720 45.00060.00074.250
D-1080psf/24 1 920 x 1 080 27.00048.00074.250
D-1080psf/25 1 920 x 1 080 28.12550.00074.250
D-1080psf/30 1 920 x 1 080 33.75060.00074.250
D-1080p 1 920 x 1 080
27.00024.00074.250
1 920 x 1 080 28.12525.00074.250
1 920 x 1 080 33.75030.00074.250
Connection of signal to input module
SDI IN 1 SDI OUTSDI IN 2
To monitor or proje\Dctor 
compatible with HD\f\DSDI 
or SD\fSDI si\bnals
Di\bital VCR for com\Dmercial use HD\fSDI or SD\fSDI si\bnal\D