Panasonic PT-RQ18K
| Brand | Panasonic · PT-RQ25K Series |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | November 2022 |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2400 (WUXGA pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 16,000 lm ISO |
A lens-less 3-chip DLP laser projector for large venues, staging and corporate installations. Three 0.8-inch 1920x1200 chips with Quad Pixel Drive give a 3840x2400 image at a rated 16,000 lumens, with powered lens shift, an Intel SDM slot, two HDMI inputs and a DisplayPort input.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI Operating mode NORMAL; average of all products when shipped; ANSI figure per Panasonic's footnote citing American National Standards Institute standards | Operating mode NORMAL; average of all products when shipped; ANSI figure per Panasonic's footnote citing American National Standards Institute standards |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 16,000 lm · Eco 12,800 lm | |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.8 in | |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2400 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 25,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| HDR formats | HLG |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco | |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness |
Optics
| Image size | 70–1,000 in | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±66% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±24% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 45° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Grid warp | Yes | |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232 | |
| PJLink | Class 2 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 550 × 570 × 220 mm | |
| Weight | 35,000 g | |
| Colours | Black | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 4,200 m | |
| Power draw | Max 1,190 W · Normal 1,030 W · Eco 820 W On-mode power measured at 25 °C and 700 m altitude; maximum is at AC 200-240 V (1,080 W at AC 100-120 V) | On-mode power measured at 25 °C and 700 m altitude; maximum is at AC 200-240 V (1,080 W at AC 100-120 V) |
| Standby | 0.4 W STANDBY MODE ECO | STANDBY MODE ECO |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG3 | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| User manual | eu.connect.panasonic.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | PT-RQ18K |
| Black, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | MPN | PT-RQ18KEJ |
| Black, global (200-240 V) | Worldwide | MPN | PT-RQ18KE |
| Black, global (100-120 V) | Worldwide | MPN | PT-RQ18KX |
| Black, India | 🇮🇳 IN | MPN | PT-RQ18KD |
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| PT-RQ18KU | 🇺🇸 US | Regional model |
| PT-RQ18KEJ | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |
| PT-RQ18KE | Worldwide | Regional model |
| PT-RQ18KX | Worldwide | Regional model |
| PT-RQ18KD | 🇮🇳 IN | Regional model |