Panasonic PT-RQ13K 10,000-Lumen 3DLP 4K Laser Projector (No Lens)

SOLID SHINE Laser Technology

Accurate Color Reproduction

The PT-RQ13K captures more accurate Rec 709-compliant color space than comparable laser projectors. A blue laser ensures better precision, while an expanded color gamut improves white balance accuracy.

Laser Optical Engine for Continuous 24-Hour Operation

The dual-drive laser optical engine uses two discrete light sources grouping laser diodes into modules. A laser light source redundancy circuit ensures minimal reduction in brightness and color uniformity in the event of laser diode failure, making the PT-RQ13K suitable for applications where maintaining vision is critical. Further, brightness decreases gradually and in a linear rather than exponential fashion (as is common to lamp-based projectors) over its 20,000-hour maintenance-free service life.

Lower TCO

Expect up to 20,000 hours maintenance-free service at full power with no filters to clean or replace, thanks to a fully sealed optical block and redesigned air intake. Energy consumption has also been more than halved.

Dustproof for Endurance

The PT-RQ13K has hermetically sealed laser modules, a long-life Eco filter, and a new air intake system to extend life and maintain picture quality in dusty locations. SOLID SHINE laser products exceed rigorous dustproofing requirements for operation in environments containing 0.150mg of dust per cubic meter.

Efficient Cooling System Assures Reliable Operation

The PT-RQ13K employs a direct liquid cooling system for the laser light source that features a redesigned air intake, and a solid aluminum heat sink to suppress temperature rises. This allows stable operation in ambient temperatures of up to 113F while reducing operating noise to just 46 dB.

Eco Filter Extends Replacement Cycle to 20,000 Hours

The Eco filter includes an electrostatic Micro Cut filter that collects minute dust particles with an ion effect. It joins with a dust-resistant cabinet to enable long-term use even in punishing conditions. A long maintenance cycle of up to 20,000 hours reduces hassle, while the eco-friendly washable filter can be reused to reduce cost and waste.

Safety Ensured

Panasonic laser light is no more harmful to eyesight than a regular lamp-based projector, as a diffusing lens reduces the concentration of beam energy. Accidental direct exposure will not result in damage to eyesight.

Image Quality and Reliability

Real Motion Processor

Panasonic's high-speed 240 Hz frame-creation technology, for up to 5120 x 3200 pixel (16:10) images, ensures smooth reproduction of fast-moving 4K+ sequences. Real motion processor uses sophisticated algorithms to create three additional frames for each image, boosting native 60 fps footage to 240 frames per second. The result is smooth and realistic motion rendering, particularly useful for the broadcast of sporting events and other fast-paced video. Further, images of up to 240 Hz can be displayed with SDI, DVI-D, and HDMI simultaneous inputs. A refined optical engine enhances focus performance for a lifelike sense of resolution, contrast, and fluidity.

Detail Clarity Processor 5+ Clarifies and Enhances Fine Details

Panasonic's circuit technology analyzes each individual image frame by frame to clarify areas containing fine details and textures. Powerful algorithms extract hidden information from the super high, high, medium, and low frequency video bands, sharpening outlines, correcting contours, and reducing ringing noise to improve the sense of resolution. The PT-RQ13K adds a Refine Enhancer algorithm designed to clean and enhance the finest details contained in 4K+ images.

Dynamic Contrast Function for High 20,000:1 Contrast

The PT-RQ13K projector directly modulates laser power output to enable high contrast while reducing power consumption. Digitally controlled frame-by-frame scene-linking modulation ensures highly precise light output adjustment, and accurate 20,000:1 contrast (with Dynamic Contrast mode set to 3) is achieved even when bright and dark scenes suddenly or frequently interchange.

System Daylight View 3 Improves Color Perception

Panasonic's proprietary technology optimizes image quality to improve color perception of images projected onto walls and other exotic surface materials (suitable for mapping applications), as well as in environments with bright ambient light. Combined with high 10,000-lumen brightness, the PT-RQ13K delivers clear and comfortable viewing in challenging applications.

Selectable Operational Modes Maintain Image Quality Longer

In Normal mode with a maximum 10,000-lumen brightness, PT-RQ13K can operate continuously for approximately 20,000 hours. In Eco mode at 8000 lumens, this is extended to approximately 24,000 hours of continuous operation. These modes are suitable for education or signage applications.

Up to 10-Year Operation with Constant Brightness Modes

In environments where very high brightness is not necessary, such as surveillance, control, and simulation rooms, constant operation modes extend light source replacement up to 87,600 hours in Long Life 3 mode, with consistent brightness and color.

User Operating Mode

In addition to preset operating modes, the PT-RQ13K can be customized to achieve your preferred balance of brightness or extended life. Brightness can be set from 1900 to 10,000 lumens, or the lifetime set to a maximum of ten years.

Waveform Monitor Function

When the source device output level fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connections, the original black and white levels of the image cannot be reproduced correctly. The PT-RQ13K displays the waveforms on screen where they can be adjusted either automatically or manually as preferred.

DICOM Simulation Mode

This imaging mode is similar to the DICOM Part 14 medical imaging standard. It lends a film-like resolution to X-ray images, making the PT-RQ13K suitable for medical presentations and training.¹

Advanced Technologies for Better Image Quality

The PT-RQ13K supports various other technologies such as 3D color management system, Full 10-bit image processing, progressive cinema scan (3:2 pull-down), dynamic sharpness control, digital noise reduction, IP conversion, AI scene control, 2:2 pull-down mode, and sRGB compatibility.

Installation Flexibility

Single-Cable 4K DIGITAL LINK Connection

Based on HDBaseT technology, DIGITAL LINK supports transmission of 4K video signals and control commands through a single cable for distances of up to 164'. An optional ET-YFB200G DIGITAL LINK Switcher or ET-YFB100G Digital Interface Box further simplify installation in large venues while reducing costs and improving reliability.

Multi-Screen Support System Seamlessly Connects Multiple Screens

With edge blending support, the edges of adjacent screens can be blended and their luminance controlled. The Color Matching function corrects for slight variations in the color reproduction range of individual projectors. PC software assures easy, accurate control.

Digital Image Enlarging

PT-RQ13K features a digital zoom function that allows images to be enlarged up to approximately ten times (horizontally and vertically). Up to 100 units (10 x 10) can be edge-blended at a time to create large, multi-screen images.

Multi-Unit Brightness and Color Control

This function automatically corrects brightness and color fluctuations that occur over time in individual projectors in a multi-screen system. Up to eight projectors connected by a hub can be controlled, increasing to a maximum of 2,048 projectors with Multi-Monitoring & Control Software.

Geometric Adjustment for Specially Shaped Screens

This adjusts the image for projection onto spherical, cylindrical, and other specially shaped screens. Adjustments can be easily made using only the remote control, with no external equipment needed. Four-Corner Adjustment and Keep Aspect Off functions also simplify fine adjustment.

Geometry Manager Pro and Optional Upgrade Kit

Geometry Manager Pro software enables more flexible and complex adjustment to expand built-in geometric adjustment functionality. The free software package includes functions such as color matching and edge blending for multi-screen projection and easy adjustment of multiple screens over the network. An optional ET-UK20 Upgrade Kit adds creative masking capability using four lines or bitmap data as well as uniformity correction. Furthermore, the PT-RQ13K projector supports the optional ET-CUK10 Auto Screen Adjustment Upgrade kit.

Backup Input Setting Assures Reliability and Optimizes Performance

In the event of signal disruption, a Backup Input setting allows the primary signal to be switched to a backup input signal (combination of primary/secondary input terminals is fixed). This function ensures reliability and is suitable for mission-critical control rooms, projection mapping, staging, and other applications where image display should not be interrupted. Supported standard combination is SDI 1 (primary) and SDI 2 (secondary), with a variety of combinations available with the addition of optional terminal boards, excluding the combination of DVI-D and HDMI.²

Four-Input Multi-Display Function with No Processor Required

A four-Input multi-display function allows users to switch from a single full-screen image to a four-way split screen mode displaying images from up to four source devices, all without need of a dedicated external processor. This adds versatility for use in a wide range of applications, such as videoconferencing, digital signage, monitoring and surveillance, and education. This function does not support 4K signals, dual or quad-link inputs, resolutions above 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), and dot-clock frequencies above 162 MHz.

Quick Start and Quick Off

The laser light source does not require any warm-up time, so images appear almost instantly. There's also no cooling time required when turning the power off. Users can turn the projector on and off immediately as many times as necessary.

Art-Net DMX Compatible

The PT-RQ13K is compatible with Art-Net DMX protocol for lighting management. Art-Net compatibility allows the projector to be connected to a lighting console with easy control of functions, such as shutter on/off, input change, power on/off, and more, together with lighting control.

Multi-Monitoring & Control Software

This software lets you control and monitor multiple projectors at the same time over wired LAN. If a problem occurs, an alert is sent to the monitoring/controlling PC.

Early Warning Software ET-SWA100 Series (Optional)

Early Warning software monitors the status of projectors and displays connected to an intranet, informing the operator when an abnormality is detected or predicted, and when there are symptoms of trouble. This minimizes downtime to provide more stable operation.

Other Features

• Lens-centered design
• Shutter effect with fade in/out
• Image rotation function
• Scheduling function
• Long-range 98.4' wireless remote control with LED backlight
• Anti-theft features with chain opening
• Control device setup function
• ID assignment for up to 64 units
• Built-in test pattern
• Selectable ten-language on-screen menu