PT-EX12KE

High 13,000-lm brightness and 4,000:1 contrast

The 2-Lamp Optical System uses high-output, 380 W UHM lamps to produce high brightness of 13,000 lm. Contrast is also high at 4,000:1 resulting in sharp and crisp images.

Excellent color with pure color control

It is inherently difficult for LCD projectors to attain both high brightness and superb color reproduction. For this reason, in addition to the three conventional LCD panels that control the light intensity for the red, blue and green primary colors, the PT-EX12K also features a Pure Color Control function that independently controls the light intensity of yellow coloring. This provides rich overall color expression while maintaining brightness.

Full 10-bit image processing system

The use of a full 10-bit image processing system provides smooth tonal expression. For example, skin tones appear natural and true to life.

The multi lamp optical system enables stable, extended operation

Even if one lamp goes out during use, the other lamps continue, so projection is not interrupted. Lamp Relay mode also allows long-time, continuous operation.

Highly durable optical engine ensures excellent long time image quality

The LCD panels and polarizers inside the LCD projector&s optical block tend to degrade over time. Their degradation adversely affects image quality. Inorganic materials are used for the LCD panels, and for the polarizers that are prone to degradation, to resist time-related changes in the optical block, therefore achieving a replacement cycle of up to 10,000 hours.

The long lasting eco filter with user friendly maintenance

The PT-EX12K features the Eco Filter, which efficiently captures dust and requires no replacement for up to 12,000 hours.*2 It consists of Micro Cut Filters*3 that use an ion effect to collect extremely small dust particles. These large-surface, pleated filters have a high dust collecting performance. In addition to its long replacement cycle, the Eco Filter can be washed with water*4 for repeated use, further increasing its ecological performance. The Eco Filter can also be removed through the top panel of the projector, enabling filter replacement on ceiling-mounted projectors without having to detach the projector from its mounting bracket.

The horizontal/vertical lens shift function and a vareity of lenses

Both zooming and focusing can be done by remote control. The wide adjustment range of the powered horizontal/vertical lens shift function assures convenience and versatility during installation. You can also choose from a wide variety of lenses, from short or long focus zoom lenses to a fixed focus lens for rear projection. This makes it possible to install the projector in a variety of locations.

Lens centered design

A lens centered, symmetrical design provides ease of installation, eliminating the need for any special considerations when planning the installation site.

Flexible installation

The projector can be rotated 360° vertically for flexible installation. This allows projection from directly above or below, for exciting visual possibilities in art galleries, theaters and showrooms.

Corner keystone correction enables angled projection

All you need to do is designate four points as the corners of the projected image, and this function automatically carries out horizontal and vertical keystone correction.

Multi-Screen Support System seamlessly connects multiple screens

The Multi-Screen Support System optimally adjusts multiple screens: Edge blending, color matching.

Edge Blending
The edges of adjacent screens can be blended and their luminance controlled.

Color Matching
This function corrects for slight variations in the color reproduction range of individual projectors.

Versatile interfaces and illuminated terminals and control panel

The wide-ranging terminals include 2 sets of RGB inputs, an HDMI input, and a DVI-D input. Mounting the optional Interface Board ET-MD16SD1 also accommodates HD/SD-SDI signal input. The terminal connection area is LED illuminated, and a backlight is provided for the control panel buttons, ensuring smooth and easy operation in the dark.

Mechanical Shutter for a total screen blackout

The Mechanical Shutter lets you mechanically block the light to completely blackout the screen, and prevents light leakage from the lens. When closing the shutter, the projection image gradually fades out, then gradually fades in when opening, which brings more attractive stage effects.

Easy remote control and observation

A web browser on a computer connected through a wired LAN system lets you remotely operate projectors and check their status. An e-mail messaging function can also notify you when a lamp needs replacement, and indicate the overall projector status. In addition, Multi Projector Monitoring and Control Software is available for monitoring and controlling multiple Panasonic projectors from a single PC. The wired LAN terminal is compatible with PJLink™ (class1), an open protocol that is used by many manufacturers, to enable integrated control of systems that contain different brands of projectors.

Top panel lamp replacement simplifies maintenance

The lamp can be reached through the top panel for easy replacement. This eliminates the need to detach the projector from its mounting bracket in ceiling-mounted applications and greatly simplifies maintenance.

Other features

• Direct Power Off allows the power cord to be unplugged right after use.
• Wireless and wired remote control that allows the allocation of up to 64 IDs.
• Logo Transfer Software*5 lets you upload any startup logo you want.

Note:
*1 The values above are maximum values when they are used in cycles of being turned on for 2 hours and off for 0.25 hours. When the lamps are turned on and off more frequently, the lamp replacement cycle is shortened. The usage environment affects the lamp replacement cycle.
*2 With the lamp power set to Normal. The usage environment affects the duration of the filter.
*3 Electrostatic filters.
*4 When washing with water, please follow the procedures listed in the operating instructions. Also, we recommend replacing the filter with a new one after it has been washed and reused twice. If the filter is not sufficiently clean after washing, replace it with a new one.
*5 Still images that can be uploaded are limited to 1,024 x 768 pixel bitmap files. Also, the application reduces the number of colors to 191