Seamless Integration
Supports 4K playback, optional SLOT NX interface boards, and remote app with NFC function for settings access on standby and auto-focus via smartphone camera.
- ET-MDNDV10: Dual DVI-D input board
- ET-MDNHM10: Dual HDMI input board
- ET-MDN12G10: 12G-SDI board with 2 inputs and 2 input/output ports
- ET-MDNDP10: Dual DisplayPort input board
- ET-MDNFB10: 12G-SDI Optical board with 1 input and 1 input/output port (may require firmware update)
These boards allow the Panasonic PT-RCQ80 to adapt to a wide range of professional AV workflows, including broadcast and high-resolution media environments.
Supports 4K Signal Input
Supports uncompressed 4K signal input via HDMI® or DIGITAL LINK terminals, streamlining playback of 4K sources and eliminating the need for video re-encoding. Combined with new Smooth Pixel Drive 1-axis pixel-wobbling technology, support for Ultra HD signal playback creates highly detailed images beyond the projector’s panel resolution, ideal for 4K sources that demand especially precise and detailed on-screen reproduction.
Long-lasting reliability with up to 20,000 hours maintenance-free operation
Dual-drive SOLID SHINE Laser has a refined cooling system that contributes to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation
Rich Color Harmonizer for Naturally Vibrant Images
Rich Color Harmonizer exceeds the limits of conventional 1-Chip DLP image quality with a new color-filter design and proprietary processing that expands the ratio of red light used to create the image. Rich Color Harmonizer achieves a more accurate white balance for natural skin-tone expression, smooth gradation, and intensely vivid colors that burst from the screen.
- More accurate white balance, especially for natural skin tones
- Smoother gradations across color transitions
- Deeper, more vivid colors without sacrificing brightness
By fine-tuning how light is modulated based on the image's color requirements, the Rich Color Harmonizer helps deliver a wider color gamut and more life like visuals-ideal for museums, exhibitions, and any application where color fidelity is critical
Smart Projector Control App
An Intuitive Management and Control Solution for Your Projector
The Panasonic Smart Projector Control App is a free mobile application that lets you operate compatible Panasonic projectors directly from your smartphone. Available for both iOS and Android, it connects via Wi-Fi or USB (on supported models) and offers features like:
- Power on/off and input switching
- Lens adjustment and test pattern display
- Status monitoring (lamp hours, temperature, errors)
- NFC pairing (on supported devices)
- USB Connect Control for wired operation
The app supports a wide range of models, including the PT-RCQ80, and is especially useful for setups where remote control access is limited or when managing multiple projectors.
You can download it from the App Store or Google Play, and Panasonic provides a full feature guide and compatibility list on their official Smart Projector Control page.
NFC Function
Smart Projector Control app for Android and iOS now includes Near Field Communication (NFC) function to instantly pair smartphone to projector just by touching them together. Once linked, the app accesses an information settings menu that's readable and writable for easy adjustment without turning on the projector. As well as showing data and allowing certain settings to be changed, the app features an auto-focus function that uses the smartphone's camera and app UI to achieve fast yet precise image focus.
Auto-Focus Adjustment
Through the App, You cna use your smartphone's camera to analyze the projected image and automatically adjust the projector's focus. Access it via the Lens Adjustment section in the app, where youll find options for Lens Shift, Zoom, and Focus, including the Auto Focus function.
Smooth Pixel Drive
Panasonic’s Smooth Pixel Drive is a proprietary image-enhancement technology designed to boost perceived resolution beyond the projector’s native panel capabilities. It works by using a 1-axis pixel-wobbling system, which shifts each pixel diagonally by a fraction of a pixel. This creates a denser pixel pattern that simulates higher resolution-specifically, it allows display of a 2715 x 1697 image from a standard WUXGA panel.
The system combines this pixel-shifting with a refined image processing engine and a thinner DMD aperture ratio. The result? Sharper text, smoother diagonal lines, and more detailed visuals-especially when handling 4K input signals, which are internally resized and enhanced for clarity.
It’s a clever way to deliver near-4K visual fidelity without the cost or complexity of native 4K hardware.
Optional Lens Family
Eleven interchangeable lenses .
Supports eleven optional lenses to accommodate various throw distances and installation environments. These include a new stackable zero-offset ET-DLE020 Ultra-Short-Throw Zoom Lens featuring wide-range image adjustment ideal for front- or rear-projection in the tightest spaces
Here’s a list of compatible lenses along with their throw ratios:
- ET-DLE035: Fixed lens, throw ratio 0.38:1
- ET-DLE055: Fixed lens, throw ratio 0.78:1
- ET-DLE060: Zoom lens, throw ratio 0.60–0.80:1
- ET-DLE085: Zoom lens, throw ratio 0.78–0.98:1
- ET-DLE105: Zoom lens, throw ratio 0.98–1.32:1
- ET-DLE150: Zoom lens, throw ratio 1.30–1.89:1
- ET-DLE250: Zoom lens, throw ratio 2.27–3.62:1
- ET-DLE350: Zoom lens, throw ratio 3.58–5.45:1
- ET-DLE450: Zoom lens, throw ratio 5.36–8.58:1
These lenses provide flexibility for ultra-short to long-throw installations, making the projector adaptable for everything from immersive exhibits to large auditoriums.