Compact 12 000 lumens Solid Shine laser Projector

PT-RZ12K

Designed for long-lasting stable brightness in events and staging. Laser light source, 3-chip DLP, 12 000 lumens, WUXGA projector.

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Key features

Laser 3-chip DLP, 12000 lumens, WUXGA

120Hz high frame rate for superb and sharp motion pictures

Lamp-free laser projection and dust resistant liquid cooling system with 20000 hours of free maintenance

20,000:1 contrast ratio

Real Motion Processor combines Frame-Creation and 120 Hz High-Speed Processing for fluid motion reproduction
Impressive 12,000 lm of brightness
World's lightest 3-Chip DLP™ projector at 45 kg (99.2 lbs) (as of June 2015)
Dynamic Contrast achieves 20,000:1^*1 contrast ratio by controlling laser light
Next-generation Detail Clarity Processor gives natural texture to the finest details
System Daylight View 3 for enhanced color perception in bright rooms and mapping applications
DICOM Simulation mode for medical presentations and training*2
Rec. 709 Mode reproduces colors accurately for HDTV projection

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Lower Running Costs, Greater Reliability

Extremely long 20,000-hour light-source life^*3
New liquid cooling system enables quiet operation
Stable operation in ambient temperatures of up to 45 °C (113 °F)^*4
Consistent Colour Reproduction with no image deterioration over time
Laser light-source engine allows 24/7 operation
Dust-resistant optical block
Wide powered lens-shift range

360- Degree Installation Flexibility

Vertical, horizontal and tilting 360-degree projection enabled by laser light source
Multi-Screen Support System seamlessly joins projected images with Edge blending, Colour matching, and Digital image enlargement
Geometric Adjustment for projection on curved or spherical surfaces
Compatible with ET-CUK10 Auto Screen Adjustment Kit^*5
Multi-Unit Brightness Control
Compatible with Panasonic Multi Monitoring & Control Software and Early Warning Software
Single-cable DIGITAL LINK connection transmits video and control signals for up to 100 m (328 ft)
Compatible with Art-Net DMX lighting control protocol
Abundant terminals including 3G-SDI, DIGITAL LINK, DVI-D, and HDMI
Shares common lenses (including the ET-D75LE90 ultra-short throw lens) with Panasonic 3-Chip DLP™ projector range.

^{*1 Full on/off, with Dynamic Contrast set to “3”, *2 This product is not a medical instrument. Do not use for actual medical diagnosis, *3 Usage environment may affect lifespan of light source, *4 Light output may be decreased to protect the projector depending on environmental conditions, *5 ET-CUK10 is available for use worldwide except in the United States. Availability varies depending on the country}

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Lamp	3-Chip DLP Laser
Brightness	12,000 lumens
Resolution	1,920 x 1,200 pixels (Input signals that exceed this resolution will be converted to 1,920 x 1,200 pixels.)
Power Supply	AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	1,200 W (1,280 VA) (0.3 W with STANDBY MODE set to ECO. 4 W with STANDBY MODE set to NORMAL.), Average power consumption NORMAL: 800W ECO: 680W LONG LIFE1: 620W LONG LIFE 2: 590W LONG LIFE 3: 550W *Operating Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F), Altitude: 700m (22 ft 12 in), ICE627087: 2008 Broadcast contents, Picture mode: Dynamic, Dynamic Contrast3
BTU Value	Max 4,096 BTU
DLP™ Chip \| Panel Size	24.4 mm (0.96 inches) diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)
DLP™ Chip \| Display Method	DLP™ chip x 3 (R, G, B), DLP™ projection system

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Accessories & Software

Lenses for 3-Chip DLP < 35.000 lumens

ET-D3LEU100

Project in tight spaces from very short throw-distances. With zero offset capability, these two lens options widen the versatility of Panasonic’s 3-Chip DLP™ lineup.

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Key Features
Minimize Throw Distance, Increase Flexibility
Wide-Range Adjustment After Projector Installation
Lens Design Delivers an Unobstructed View

Lenses for 3-Chip DLP < 35.000 lumens

ET-D75LE10

1.3-1.7:1 throw ratio (WUXGA) Zoom Lens for 3-Chip DLP Projectors

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Lenses for 3-Chip DLP < 35.000 lumens

ET-D75LE20

1.67 - 2.4:1throw ratio (WUXGA) Zoom Lens for 3-Chip DLP Projectors

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Lenses for 3-Chip DLP < 35.000 lumens

ET-D75LE30

2.4-4.7:1 throw ratio (WUXGA) Zoom Lens for 3-Chip DLP Projectors

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Brackets

ET-PKD520H

High ceiling mount bracket

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Brackets

ET-PFD510

Frame

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Brackets

ET-PKD520S

The Low ceiling mount bracket is designed for compatibility with PT-DZ21K2E, PT-DS20K2E, PT-DW17K2E, PT-DZ16K2, PT-RZ12K, PT-RQ13K projectors.

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Brackets

ET-PKD520B

Projector mount bracket

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Filters

ET-EMF330

Eco filter

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Filters

ET-SFR330

Smoke cut filter

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Geometry Manager Pro

ET-UK20

Geometric adjustment option for 3D mapping and complex projection adjustments.

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Key Features
Complements the Geometric Manager Pro software included in Panasonic high brightness projectors.
Supports custom masking, uniformity correction, and other useful functions for multi-projector setups (up to 64 units).
Suits a wide variety of screen shapes.

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Autoscreen Adjustment

ET-CUK10_CUK10P

Expends Geometry Manager Pro software allowing automatic adjustment of multi-screen or curved-screen projections.

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Key Features
Edge blending, colour-matching, brightness control, and geometry adjustment are achieved easily and quickly using with external compatible cameras and Geometry Manager Pro software.

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Lamp	3-Chip DLP Laser
Brightness	12,000 lumens
Resolution	1,920 x 1,200 pixels (Input signals that exceed this resolution will be converted to 1,920 x 1,200 pixels.)
Power Supply	AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	1,200 W (1,280 VA) (0.3 W with STANDBY MODE set to ECO. 4 W with STANDBY MODE set to NORMAL.), Average power consumption NORMAL: 800W ECO: 680W LONG LIFE1: 620W LONG LIFE 2: 590W LONG LIFE 3: 550W *Operating Temperature: 25 °C (77 °F), Altitude: 700m (22 ft 12 in), ICE627087: 2008 Broadcast contents, Picture mode: Dynamic, Dynamic Contrast3
BTU Value	Max 4,096 BTU
DLP™ Chip \| Panel Size	24.4 mm (0.96 inches) diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)
DLP™ Chip \| Display Method	DLP™ chip x 3 (R, G, B), DLP™ projection system
DLP™ Chip \| Pixels	2,304,000 (1,920 x 1,200) x 3, total of 6,912,000 pixels
Lens	Optional powered zoom/focus lenses
Light Source	Laser Diode (Laser class: Class 1) Luminance life for set: 20,000 hours at half luminance (normal)/ 24,000 hours at half luminance (Eco) * Temperature: 35°C (95°F), Altitude 700m (22ft 12in), Dust: 0.15mg/m³ 43,800 hours at constant luminance (Longlife1) 61,320 hours at constant luminance (Longlife2) 87,600 hours at constant luminance (Longlife3)
Screen Size	1.78-25.4 m (70-1,000 inches) (16:10 aspect ratio) 1.78-15.24 m (70-600 inches) with the ET-D75LE8 (16:10 aspect ratio) 3.05-15.24 m (120-600 inches) with the ET-D75LE90 (16:10 aspect ratio)
Center-to-Corner Uniformity	90%
Contrast	20,000:1 (full on/full off, in Dynamic Contrast 3 mode)
Scanning Frequency \| SDI	SD-SDI signal (YCBCR 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE ST 259 compliant: 525i(480i), 625i(576i) Single-link HD-SDI signal (YPBPR 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE ST 292 compliant: 750(720)/60p, 750(720)/50p, 1125(1035)/60i, 1125(1080)/60i, 1125(1080)/50i, 1125(1080)/25p, 1125(1080)/24p, 1125(1080)/24sF, 1125(1080)/30p Dual-link HD-SDI signal (RGB 4:4:4 12-bit/10-bit): SMPTE ST 372 compliant: 1125(1080)/60i, 1125(1080)/50i, 1125(1080)/25p, 1125(1080)/24p, 1125(1080)/24sF, 1125(1080)/30p 2048 x 1080/24p, 2048 x 1080/24sF, Dual-link HD-SDI signal (X Y Z 4:4:4 12-bit): SMPTE ST 372 compliant: 2048 x 1080/24p, 2048 x 1080/24sF, 3G-SDI signal (YPBPR 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE ST 424 compliant: 1125(1080)/60p, 1125(1080)/50p 3G-SDI signal (RGB 4:4:4 12-bit/10-bit): SMPTE ST 424 compliant: 1125(1080)/60i, 1125(1080)/50i, 1125(1080)/25p, 1125(1080)/24p, 1125(1080)/24sF, 1125(1080)/30p Dual-link 3G-SDI signal (YPBPR 4:4:4 12-bit/10-bit): SMPTE ST 425 compliant: 1125(1080)/60i, 1125(1080)/50i, 2048 x 1080/48p, 2048 x 1080/50p, 2048 x 1080/60p Dual-link 3G-SDI signal (RGB 4:4:4 12-bit/10-bit): SMPTE ST 425 compliant: 1125(1080)/60i, 1125(1080)/50i, 2048 x 1080/48p, 2048 x 1080/50p, 2048 x 1080/60p
Scanning Frequency \| HDMI/DVI-D	Horizontal: 15 kHz-100 kHz, vertical: 24 Hz - 120 Hz, dot clock: 25 MHz - 162 MHz
Scanning Frequency \| RGB	Horizontal: 15 kHz-100 kHz, vertical: 24 Hz - 120 Hz, dot clock: 162 MHz or less
Scanning Frequency \| YPBPR (YCBCR)	525i (480i): fH 15.73 kHz; fV 59.94 Hz, 625i (576i): fH 15.63 kHz; fV 50 Hz, 525p (480p): fH 31.47 kHz; fV 59.94 Hz, 625p (576p): fH 31.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz, 750 (720)/60p: fH 45.00 kHz; fV 60 Hz, 750 (720)/50p: fH 37.50 kHz; fV 50 Hz, 1125 (1035)/60i: fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz, 1125 (1080)/60i: fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz, 1125 (1080)/50i: fH 28.13 kHz; fV 50 Hz, 1125 (1080)/25p: fH 28.13 kHz; fV 25 Hz, 1125 (1080)/24p: fH 27.00 kHz; fV 24 Hz, 1125 (1080)/24sF: fH 27.00 kHz; fV 48 Hz, 1125 (1080)/30p: fH 33.75 kHz; fV 30 Hz, 1125 (1080)/60p: fH 67.50 kHz; fV 60 Hz, 1125 (1080)/50p: fH 56.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz
Scanning Frequency \| Video/Y/C	fH: 15.73 kHz, fV: 59.94 Hz [NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60] fH: 15.63 kHz, fV: 50 Hz [PAL/PAL-N/SECAM]
Optical Axis Shift \| Vertical	±55% (±44% with the ET-D75LE6), (+73-78% with the ET-D75LE90), from center of screen, powered
Optical Axis Shift \| Horizontal	±20% (±15% with the ET-D75LE6), (±6% with the ET-D75LE90), from center of screen, powered NOTE: Optical axis shift function cannot be operated when used with the ET-D75LE50.
Keystone Correction Range	Vertical : ±40° (±22° with the ET-D75LE50, ±28° with the ET-D75LE6, +5° with the ET-D75LE90), horizontal: ±15° (0° with the ET-D75LE90)
Installation	Ceiling/floor, front/rear
Terminals \| SDI In 1	BNC x 2, Dual-link 3G-SDI signal: SMPTE ST 425 compliant 3G-SDI (3G/HD/SD-SDI, Dual-link HD-SDI, Dual-link 3G-SDI) signal: SMPTE ST 424 compliant Dual-link HD-SDI signal: SMPTE ST 372 compliant HD-SDI signal: SMPTE ST 292 compliant SD-SDI signal: SMPTE ST 259 compliant
Terminals \| HDMI In	HDMI 19-pin x 1, Deep Color, compatible with HDCP, NOTE: Compatible with non-interlaced signals only.
Terminals \| DVI-D In	DVI-D 24-pin x 1, DVI 1.0 compliant, HDCP compatible, for single link only
Terminals \| RGB 1 In	BNC x 5
Terminals \| RGB 1 In \| R, G, B	R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, G: 0.7 Vp-p (G: 1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms, B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms HD, VD/SYNC: TTL, high impedance, positive/negative automatic NOTE: SYNC/HD and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals.
Terminals \| RGB 1 In \| Y, PB, PR (Y, CB, CR)	Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal), PB/PR(CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Terminals \| RGB 1 In \| Video in	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms Y/C Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal), C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Terminals \| RGB 2 In	D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1
Terminals \| RGB 2 In \| R, G, B	R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, G: 0.7 Vp-p (G: 1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms, B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms HD, VD/SYNC: TTL, high impedance, positive/negative automatic
Terminals \| RGB 2 In \| Y, PB, PR (Y, CB, CR)	Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal), PB/PR (CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Terminals \| 3D Sync 1 In/Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms Input: TTL, high impedance. Output: TTL, max. 10 mA
Terminals \| 3D Sync 2 Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms, TTL, max. 10 mA
Terminals \| Serial In	D-sub 9-pin (female) x 1 for external control (RS-232C compliant)
Terminals \| Serial Out	D-sub 9-pin (male) x 1 for link control
Terminals \| Remoter 1 In	M3 jack x 1 for wired remote control
Terminals \| Remoter 1 Out	M3 jack x 1 for link control
Terminals \| Remoter 2 In	D-sub 9-pin x 1 for external control (parallel)
Terminals \| DIGITAL LINK/LAN	RJ-45 Network connection / digital link connection (video/network/serial control) compliant with PJLink™,100base-tx, Art-Net compatible
Power Cord Length	3.0 m (9 ft 10 in)
Cabinet Materials	Molded plastic
Dimensions (W x H x D)	578 x 323.5 x 740 mm (22-3/4 x 12-23/32 x 29-1/8 inches) (without lens)
Weight	44 kg (97.0 lbs) (without lens)
Operating Noise	43 dB
Operating Temperature	Normal The operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C (32 °F to 122 °F). (Brightness is limited at operating temperatures of 35°C (95°F) or more at altitudes from 700 m to 2,700 m (2,297 ft to 8,858 ft) above sea level,and at operating temperatures of 25°C (77°F) or more at altitudes from 2,700 m to 4,200 m (8,858 ft to 13,780 ft) above sea level.) Eco/Long life 1/2/3 The operating temperature range is 0°C to 45°C (32 °F to 113 °F). (Brightness is limited at operating temperatures of 35°C (95°F) or more at altitudes up to 2,700 m (8,858 ft) above sea level. The projector cannot be used at altitudes of 2,700 m (8,858 ft) or more above sea level.) When the projector is used with a Smoke Cut Filter The operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C (32 °F to 104 °F). (The projector cannot be used at altitudes of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) or more above sea level.) * The brightness of the light source may drop depending on the operating temperature range. The higher the temperture, the greater the drop in the brightness of the light source will be.
Applicable Software	Logo Transfer Software, Multi Monitoring & Control Software,Early Warning Software,Geometry Manager Pro (ET-UK20 series Upgrade Kit and ET-CUK10 series Auto Screen Adjustment Kit)
Technology	3-chip DLP Laser

Compact 12 000 lumens Solid Shine laser Projector

PT-RZ12K

Key features

Lower Running Costs, Greater Reliability

360- Degree Installation Flexibility

Product gallery

Specifications table

Accessories & Software

ET-D3LEU100

ET-D75LE10

ET-D75LE20

ET-D75LE30

ET-PKD520H

ET-PFD510

ET-PKD520S

ET-PKD520B

ET-EMF330

ET-SFR330

ET-UK20

ET-CUK10_CUK10P

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