Panasonic PT-D12000E User Manual

2

220–240 V AC 16–9A, 50Hz/60Hz

1,500 W (15 W in standby mode with fan stopped)

0.95" diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio)

DLP

™

 chip x 3 (R, G, B), DLP

™

 projection system

1,470,000 (1,400 x 1,050) x 3, total of 4,410,000 pixels

Optional powered zoom/focus lenses

300 W UHM™ lamp x 4 (four lamp system)

70 - 600 inches,4:3 aspect ratio 

(70-300 inches, 4:3 aspect ratio with the ET-D75LE5)

12,000 lumens (four-lamp operation mode)

5,000:1 (full on/full off, in Dynamic iris 3 mode)

1,400 x 1,050 pixels (1,920 x 1,200 pixels compatible, compression mode)

f

H

 15-100 kHz, fV 24-120 Hz

Dot clock 20-162 MHz

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1035/60i, 1080/25p, 1080/24p,

1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60p

f

H

 15.75/15.63 kHz, fV 50/60Hz 

(NTSC,NTSC4.43,PAL,PAL60,PAL-N,PAL-M,SECAM)

Vertical: ±50% (±40% with the ET-D75LE6) (powered)

Horizontal: ±30% (±20% with the ET-D75LE6) (powered) 

Vertical: ±40° (±22° with the ET-D75LE5, ±28° with the ET-D75LE6),

Using Geometric Adjustment: Vertical ±10°, Horizontal ±15°

DVI-D 24-pin x 1, DVI 1.0 compliant, compatible with HDCP, single link

480p, 576p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p,

720/60p, 720/50p

VGA (640 x 480) – WUXGA*

2

 (1,920 x 1,200), compatible with non-interlaced signals only,

Dot clock: 25–162 MHz

BNC x 5

D-sub HD 15-pin x 1

BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p

BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p

Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

RJ-45 (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX) x 1, compatible with PJLink™

D-sub 9-pin female x 2 (RS232C x 1, RS422 x 1)

D-sub 9-pin male x 1 (RS422 x 1)

M3 jack x1 for wired remote control

M3 jack x1 for link control

D-sub 9-pin female x 1 for external control (parallel)

SERIAL IN: BNC x 1, SD-SDI signal (YC

B

C

R

 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE 259M compliant: 480i, 576i

SERIAL OUT: BNC x 1, active through

SERIAL IN: BNC x 1, SD-SDI signal (YC

B

C

R

 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE 259M compliant: 480i, 576i

Single-link HD-SDI signal (YC

B

C

R

 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE 292M compiant: 720/50p, 720/60p,

1035/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p

SERIAL OUT: BNC x 1, active through

Link A/Link B IN: BNC x 1 for each, SD-SDI signal (YC

B

C

R

 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE 259M compliant: 480i, 576i

Single-link HD-SDI signal (YC

B

C

R

 4:2:2 10-bit): SMPTE 292M compiant: 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/50i,

1080/60i, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p

Dual-link HD-SDI signal (RGB 4:4:4 12-bit/10-bit): SMPTE 372M compiant: 1920 x 1080/50i,

1920 x 1080/60i, 1920 x 1080/25p, 1920 x 1080/24p, 1920 x 1080/24sF, 1920 x 1080/30p

Dual-link HD-SDI signal (X'Y'Z' 4:4:4 12-bit): 2048 x 1080/24p, 2048 x 1080/24sF

1. Do not install the projector in locations that are subject to excessive water, humidity, steam, or oily smoke. Doing so may result in fire, malfunction, 

or electric shock.

2. The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or fail to 

illuminate, due to impact or extended use.

3. The projector uses of high-wattage lamp that becomes very hot during operation. Please observe the following precautions.

• Never place objects on top of the projector while it is operation.

• Make sure there is an unobstructed space of 500 mm or more around the projector’s exhaust openings.

• Do not stack projector units directly on top of one another for the purpose of multiple (stacked) projection.

When stacking projector units, be sure to provide the amount of space indicated between them. These space requirements also apply to 

installation where only one projector unit is operating at one time and the other unit is used as a backup.

• If the projector is placed in a box or enclosure, temperature of the air surrounding the projector must be between 0°C and 35°C. Also make sure 

the projector’s intake and exhaust openings are not blocked. Take particular care to ensure that hot air from the exhaust openings is not sucked 

into the intake.

Optional board slot  With ET-MD77DV

 

installed

Installation

Power cord length

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight*

4

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Supplied accessories

*

1

 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.

*

2

 Only when using VESA CVT-RB(Reduced Blanking) signals.

*

3

 The LAN terminal on each board, when mounted, cannot be used because the LAN terminal on the main unit has priority.

*

4

 Average value. May differ depending on models.

*

5

 The operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) when used in High-Altitude mode (1,400 m [4,593 feet] to 2,700 m [8,858 feet]).

Also, if the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C (104°F) (35°C [95°F] in High-Altitude mode) when using all four lamps, the light output may be

reduced approximately 30% to protect the projector.

Specifications are the same as those for the DVI-D IN terminal on the main unit.

Front/rear, ceiling/floor

3.0 m (9.9")

578 x 320 x 643 mm (22-3/4" x 12-19/32" x 25-5/16") (without lens)

Approx. 35 kg (77.1 lbs) without lens

0 -45 °C (32 -113 °F)*

5

10-80% (no condensation)

Power cord, Wireless/wired remote control unit,

Batteries for remote control (3V AA battery x2), Eye bolt x4, Wire rope

4. If the projector is to be operated continuously 24 hours a day, use the multi-lamp optical system’s alternating lamp operation (lamp changer) 

function. The projector can be operated continuously 24 hours a day in four-lamp operation mode, but it will automatically operate with three 

lamps for 8 hours of the 24 hours.

5. The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short periods.

• The length of time that it takes for the lamp to break or fail to illuminate varies greatly depending on individual lamp characteristics and usage 

conditions.

• The brightness of the lamp will gradually decrease with use.

6. Because the ET-D75LE5 is a fixed short-throw lens, the lens shift function cannot be used with it.
7. Due to natural characteristics of lamps, screen brightness may vary (flicker). This is not an indication of faulty lamp performance.

Throw distance

Diagonal 
image size
(aspect raio: 4:3)

70"

100"

150"

200"

300"

400"

600"

ET-D75LE1 

1.5-2.0:1 

max.

min.

ET-D75LE2 

2.0-3.0:1 

max.

min.

ET-D75LE3

3.0-5.0:1

max.

min.

ET-D75LE4

5.0-8.0:1

max.

min.

ET-D75LE8
7.9-15.0:1

max.

min.

ET-D75LE6

1.0-1.2:1

max.

min.

ET-D75LE5

0.8:1

fixed

2,768 mm

9.0'

3,998 mm

13.1'

6,047 mm

19.8'

8,096 mm

26.5'

12,194 mm

40.0'

16,292 mm

53.4'

24,488 mm

80.3'

2,072 mm

6.9'

2,992 mm

9.9'

4,526 mm

14.8'

6,060 mm

19.9'

9,128 mm

30.0'

12,196 mm

40.1'

18,332 mm

60.2'

4,215 mm

13.8'

6,067 mm

19.9'

9,153 mm

30.0'

12,240 mm

40.1'

18,413 mm

60.3'

24,586 mm

80.6'

36,932 mm

121.1'

2,801 mm

9.2'

4,035 mm

13.3'

6,093 mm

19.9'

8,150 mm

26.8'

12,265 mm

40.3'

16,380 mm

53.8'

24,610 mm

80.8'

7,094 mm

23.2'

10,187 mm

33.4'

1,5341 mm

50.3'

20,496 mm

67.2'

30,805 mm

101.0'

41,114 mm

134.8'

61,732 mm

202.4'

4,226 mm

13.9'

6,077 mm

20.0'

9,164 mm

20.2'

12,250 mm

40.2'

18,423 mm

60.5'

24,596 mm

80.7'

36,942 mm

121.2'

11,374 mm

37.3'

16,292 mm

53.4'

24,488 mm

80.3'

32,685 mm

107.2'

49,078 mm

160.9'

65,471 mm

214.7'

98,257 mm

322.2'

7,101 mm

23.3'

10,193 mm

33.5'

1,5348 mm

50.3'

20,502 mm

67.3'

30,811 mm

101.1'

41,120 mm

134.9'

61,738 mm

202.6'

21,142 mm

69.3'

30,358 mm

99.5'

45,717 mm

149.9'

61,076 mm

200.3'

91,794 mm

301.0'

122,512 mm

401.8'

183,948 mm

603.3'

11,091 mm

36.4'

16,009 mm

52.6'

24,207 mm

79.4'

32,404 mm

106.3'

48,799 mm

160.1'

65,194 mm

213.9'

97,984 mm

321.4'

1,662 mm

5.4'

2,406 mm

7.8'

3,646 mm

11.9'

4,886 mm

16.0'

7,366 mm

24.1'

9,846 mm

32.2'

14,806 mm

48.5'

1,393 mm

4.6'

2,014 mm

6.7'

3,049 mm

10.0'

4,084 mm

13.5'

6,154 mm

20.2'

8,224 mm

27.0'

12,364 mm

40.6'

1,022 mm

3.3'

1,496 mm

4.9'

2,286 mm

7.5'

3,076 mm

10.0'

4,656 mm

15.2'

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—

Power supply

Power consumption

DLP

™ 

chip 

Panel size

 

Display method

 

Pixels

Lens

Lamp

Screen size

Brightness*

1

Contrast ratio*

1

Resolution

RGB input scanning frequency

Component signal

Video signal

Lens shift

Keystone correction range

Terminals 

DVI-D IN

 

RGB1/YP

B

P

R

 IN

 

RGB2 IN

 

VIDEO IN

 

VIDEO OUT

 

S-VIDEO IN

 

LAN

 

SERIAL IN

 

SERIAL OUT

 

REMOTE 1 IN

 

REMOTE 1 OUT

 

REMOTE 2 IN 

Optional board slot  With ET-MD77SD1

 

installed*

3

 

With ET-MD77SD3

 

installed*

3

 

With ET-MD100SD4

 

installed

unit: mm (inch)

643 (25-5/16")

578 (22-3/4")

320 (12-19/32")

  Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product

may be subject to export regulations. UHM is trademark of Matsushita Electric Indusutrial Co., Ltd. VGA and

XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their

respective trademark owners. Projection Images simulated.

DLP, DLP logo and DLP Medallion logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

The PJLink trademark is an application trademark in Japan, the United States, and other

countries and regions or registered trademarks.

(C) 2008 Panasonic Projector Systems Company is a Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved.

(C) 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co,Ltd. All rights reserved.

PT-D12KE1-08July10K Printed in Japan.

R

* The values above are maximum values when all 4 lamps 

are replaced simultaneously, and when they are used in 

cycles of being turned on for 3.5 hours and off for 0.5 hour.

When the lamps are turned on and off more frequently, 

the lamp replacement cycle is shortened. (It is 

recommended that the mechanical shutter be used to 

turn images off for a short period.)

Detail Clarity Processor: Signal frequency 

is extracted realtime and necessary 

sharpness is applied at varying degrees for 

natural, life-like images.

Conventional sharpness control: 

Sharpness is applied uniformly, which can 

cause a halo or ring effect.

12,000

9,000
6,000
3,000

2,000
2,600
4,000
8,000

Panasonic’s innovative 4-lamp optical 
system uses newly developed 300-watt AC 
lamps to deliver remarkable 12,000-lumen 
brightness. The 4-lamp system means 
superb reliability too – the projector keeps 
working even if one lamp goes out. A full 24 
hours of continuous operation is possible in 
Lamp Relay mode.

Exclusive to Panasonic, this new image-processing circuit analyzes 
the video signal frequency range for each scene by extracting data on 
the distribution of high, mid, and low-frequency components, and 
brings out fine details accordingly. The resulting images have a more 
natural, three dimensional appearance with crisp, clear detail.

Panasonic’s Dynamic Iris uses a scene-linking aperture mechanism 
to achieve a remarkable 5,000:1 contrast without lowering the 
12,000-lumen brightness. It helps reproduce deeper, richer blacks 
and gives images more detailed textures.

Use of a full 10-bit picture processing system helps achieve smooth 
tonal expression. Complexions and other flesh tones look natural and 
true-to-life, with accurate gradation.

Just add an ET-MD100SD4 expansion board and the projector supports 
Dual Link HD-SDI signals. HD-SDI signals use two cables to achieve 
twice the colour resolution of the conventional single link system.

Some people like to view large-screen images from relatively close up 
to get the maximum viewing impact. But at close range, the colours 
perceived by the human eye tend to differ slightly from the original 
colours. The 3D Colour Management System solves this problem by 
enabling fine adjustment of colours so they appear faithful to the 
originals when projected onto a large screen.

Screen visibility is lower when a projector is used during daylight 
hours or in a room with lights on. Panasonic’s System Daylight View 
circuit compensates for these brighter environments, so that images 
are crisp, clear and easy to see no matter what the conditions.

ET-MD100SD4

* Images are simulated.

* Images are simulated.

* Images are simulated.

* Images are simulated.

Incredible Brightness & High Picture Quality

The Dynamic Viewing Power of 

12,000-Lumen Brightness.

PT-D12000E