Panasonic Projector Pt Ex12ku Operating Instructions

							About your projector
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Preparation
(1)Lens hood
(2) Lens (optional)
(3) Indicator (
 page 87)
(4) Remote control sensor (front)
(5) Adjustable feet
Adjusts the projection angle. (
 page 35)
(6) Connection terminals (
 page 23)
(7) Carry handle
(8) Control panel (
 page 22)
(9) Lamp cover
Houses the lamp unit. (
 page 97) (10)
Remote control sensor (rear)
(11) Air exhaust port
(12) Main power switch
Turns off/on the main power.
(13) AC input terminal
Connect the supplied power cord. (
 page 41)
(14) Security slot
This security slot is compatible with the Kensington 
security cables.
(15) Air intake port
(16) Air filter cover
Attention
■
z Keep your hands and other objects away from the air exhaust port.
–■Keep your hands and face away.
–■ Do not insert your fingers.
–■ Keep away heat-sensitive articles.
Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns, injuries, or deformations.
Projector body
(1) (9)(10)(11) (11)
(12) (16)
(2) (3)(4)(5) (6) (7)(8)(5) (15)(5)
(5) (5)
(13) (14) 
						

							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 47)
(3)  button
Adjusts the zoom of the lens. (
 page 46)
(4)  button
Adjusts the focus. (
 page 46)
(5)  button
Displays the menu screen. (
 page 50)
(6) ▲▼◀▶  buttons
Move the cursor on the on-screen menu and adjust the 
settings of the menu.
Also move the image vertically and horizontally in the 
digital zoom mode or the real mode. (7)
 button
Automatically adjusts tracking, 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 projected image vertically and horizontally. 
(
 page 45)
(10)  button
Selects the input signal to project. (
 page 47)
(11)  button
Selects an item indicated by the cursor on the on-screen 
menu.
Also used to enlarge or reduce the image in the digital 
zoom mode. (
 page 50)
(12)  button
Displays the state of signals during projection, and current 
settings. (
 page 49) 
						

							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 outputting the signal connected to the 
serial input terminal.
(8) Wired remote control terminal 
This terminal is for connecting the remote control cable 
when using the remote control 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
■
z Make 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.
■
z Insert the  side first.
■
z To remove the batteries, perform the above 
procedure in the reverse order.
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 to the projector, specify the same remote control number to the remote 
control.
■
■ Setting method
1) 
While holding the  button, press the number ( - ) buttons (2 digits) to 
enter the desired remote control number.
■
z When you release your finger, the remote control number will change to the new number.
■
z To 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.
■
z Set the remote control number of the projector using [Remote control] (
 page 77) from the [Setting] menu.
■
z To 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.
■
z To 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
. 
						

							Attaching the lens
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Getting Started
Attaching the lens
Notes on attaching the lens
Before putting the projector in position, attach the lens to the projector body.
First, determine the lens according to the operating environment for the projector .
For lens product numbers suitable for the projector and lens specifications, 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.
■
z Use the light-shielding plates, lens attachment, spacer, and lens lock lever fixing bracket supplied with the 
projector when attaching the lens. For details, refer to “Accessories” (
 page 17).
Caution
When setting up the projector after attaching the lens, be sure to fit the lens cover to the lens. When carrying 
or holding the projector body, never hold the lens. Doing so may damage the projector.
Available lens
The following optional lenses are available. Check the lens specifications and use an appropriate lens. ( 
page  33)
Lens Model No. TypeFocusZoom
ET-ELW02 Wide zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELW03 Fixed short-focus lens ManualFixed
ET-ELW04 Wide zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELW06 Wide zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELS02 Standard zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELS03 Standard zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELT02 Long zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven
ET-ELT03 Long zoom lens ManualManual
ET-ELM01 Long zoom lens Motor drivenMotor driven 
						

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Getting Started
Attaching the lens
Attention■
z The attachment procedure and parts vary depending on the optional lens. Check the product No. and attach 
the lens properly.
■
z When using ET-ELW02, ET-ELS02, ET-ELS03, ET-ELT02, or ET-ELM01, tie up the cables using the cable 
ties supplied with the projector before attaching the lens. If you attach the lens without tying up the cables, the 
cables may contact the internal parts, causing malfunctions.
1) 
Install the lens attachment to the lens.
(i)  Remove the lens covers on the front and rear 
of the lens, install the lens attachment, and 
secure with four screws supplied with the lens.
Focus lock screw
Lens attachment
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(ii) Connect the lens motor lead connector to the 
socket on the top right of the lens attachment 
(the motor driven lens only).
Lens attachment
Socket
Connector
Lens motor lead
2)  Set the projector to the standby mode, 
press the 
 side of the main power 
switch to turn off the power, and then 
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
3)  Turn the lens hood counterclockwise 
to remove.
Lens hood
4) Remove two screws A, loosen 
two screws B, and slide the lens 
attachment cover forward to take off.
Lens attachment co\
ver
5) Remove the cover plate.
Cover plate 
						

							Attaching the lens
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Getting Started
6) Select the light-shielding plate to be 
attached.
 
z Light-shielding plate for each lens
Refer to the following table and use an appropriate 
light-shielding plate.
Accessory (product name)
Lens Model No.
Light-shielding plate-1
(T0CRS0008--1) ET-ELW03
*1
Light-shielding plate-2
(T0CRM0014--1)ET-ELW04, 
ET-ELW06, 
ET-ELS02, 
ET-ELS03, 
ET-ELT03
 is inscribed
Light-shielding plate-3
(T0CRM0013--1)ET-ELW02, 
ET-ELW03*1, 
ET-ELT02, 
ET-ELM01
 is inscribed
*1:  Use the light-shielding plate-1 and light-shielding plate-3 
together.
Attention
■
z The light-shielding plate-2 and light-shielding 
plate-3 should be separated to the upper and lower 
plates.
Upper plat
e
Lower plat e
■
z Make sure that the shape of the light-shielding plate 
matches the lens.
■
z Make sure that the attaching direction of the light-
shielding plate is correct and set them properly.
7) 
Insert the lower light-shielding plate.
8) Attach the lens into the projector body.
(i)  Hold the lens lock lever and slide it upward to 
release the lock, and then insert the lens with 
the lens attachment into the projector body.
(ii) Hold the lens lock lever and slide it downward 
until the lever clicks to secure the lens.
•■When attaching the motor driven lens, be 
sure to move the motor to the right side to 
attach the lens.
•■ After attaching the lens, make sure that the 
lens is not loose and is properly attached.
9) 
Adjust the focus of the projection lens 
(ET-ELW03 only).
■
z For details, refer to “Adjusting the focus” 
(
 page 30).
■
z If the focus adjustment is not necessary, go to 
Step 10). 
						

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Getting Started
10) Secure the lens lock lever with the 
lens lock lever fixing bracket.
(i) Remove the lens fixing screw and insert it to 
the lens lock lever fixing bracket.
(T0STF0045--)
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(ii) Mount the lens lock lever fixing bracket in the 
location of the removed screw.
•■Make sure that the lens lock lever fixing 
bracket is mounted to keep the lens lock 
lever in the lock position. Confirm that the 
lens lock lever fixing bracket is mounted 
properly shown in the figure.
Lens lock lever fi\(xing 
bracket (\f
ype S\b-A)
Lens lock lever (\f0S\fF0045--)
Attention
■
z In order to fix the attached lens securely, be sure to 
mount the supplied lens lock lever fixing bracket.
11) 
Insert the upper light-shielding plate 
along with the guide to into combine 
with the lower light-shielding plate.
Lower plate Upper plate
Attention
■
z When inserting the upper light-shielding plate, the 
lower light-shielding plate should be lifted upward.
■
z Make sure that the attaching direction of the light-
shielding plate is correct and set them properly.
■
z If you cannot set the upper light-shielding plate 
easily, move the projection screen from the center 
to the upper side with the lens shift function in 
advance.
12) 
Slide the lens attachment cover 
and fix it with two screws A and two 
screws B.
Lens attachment co\
ver 
						

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Getting Started
13) Turn the lens hood clockwise to 
attach.
■
z Aligning the point position of the lens hood 
with the end (on the left) of the caution label 
attached to the projector body, turn the lens 
hood while pushing it until it clicks to overlap 
with the point position of the projector body.
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Attention
■
z Confirm that the lens hood is attached completely. 
If not attached completely, the lens may fall off, 
causing damage.
14) 
Check that the lens and light-
shielding plate are set properly.
■
z Turn on the projector. Operate the lens shift, 
zoom, and focus fully to check that the light-
shielding plate is moved with the lens properly. 
If the light-shielding plate interferes with lens 
operations, set the light-shielding plate again.
Attention ■
z Do not operate the projector with the light-shielding 
plate removed. Doing so may result in malfunction 
of the projector.
■
■ Notes on attaching ET-ELW03
When attaching ET-ELW03, use two types of light-
shielding plates.
Follow the procedure on “Attaching the lens” 
(
 page 26) to set the light-shielding plate-3, and 
then follow the procedure below to set the light-
shielding plate-1.
Attention ■
z Set the light-shielding plate with the  side down.
1) 
Turn on the projector before setting 
the light-shielding plate-1, and move 
the projected image to the most upper 
left with the lens shift function.
2) Turn off the projector
3)  Insert the light-shielding plate-1 in the 
direction shown in the figure and set it 
to encircle the lens.
■
z Set the light-shielding plates with the convex 
side of the light-shielding plate-1 down.
Light-shielding pl\fate-
3
Light-shielding pl\fate-1
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Getting Started
■
■ ET-ELW03
1) 
Loosen the focus lock screw.
2)  Rotate the lens to obtain the proper 
focus on the center area of the screen.
■
z When the distance between the projector and 
the screen is 1 m (39"), set the position of the 
focus lock screw to the 
● mark (yellow allow) of 
the lens.
3)  Tighten the focus lock screw.
4)  If the proper focus is not observed 
on outer area of the screen, proceed 
further adjustment.
(i)  Turn the focus ring counterclockwise to 
loosen.
(ii)  Rotate the lens to obtain the proper focus on 
outer area of the screen.
(iii)  Turn the focus ring clockwise to tighten.
•■If the proper focus is not observed over the 
entire screen, repeat steps from the first.
Focus lock screw Focus ring
 mark
■
■ ET-ELT03
1) 
Rotate (i) to adjust the zoom.
2)  Rotate (ii) to obtain the proper focus 
on the center area of the screen.
(i)
(ii)
Adjusting the focus
After setting up the projector, turn on the power, and then project the image on the screen. Adjust the position of 
the projector and the projected image.