Panasonic PT-RQ45KU Projector - NO LENS

The World’s Smallest and Lightest 42,000 lm1 Projector: The New Standard in 4K Projection Mapping

Compact, lightweight design and modular internal structure streamlines transport, installation, and servicing. Color Information Monitor LCD, 12G-SDI input9, and Intel® SDM standard-compatible slot10 enhance setup and integration efficiency, while compatibility with existing accessories reduces TCO.

Key enhancements—including coated circuit boards11, IP5X-conformant12 optical engine and light source, built-in mechanical shutter, and Backup Input13 for HDMI™/SDI—improve durability and operational stability, helping minimize interruptions in demanding environments.

A combination of one red and two blue lasers achieves 91% DCI coverage for rich, accurate color. Proprietary technologies including Quad Pixel Drive, Gradation Smoother 2, and enhanced Dynamic Contrast create smooth, detailed images with greater depth and impact.

• Innovations to Ease Every Step: As a technology partner with decades of hands-on experience, Panasonic works closely with rental companies, integrators, and creators across every phase of a project, translating insight into practical design. The result is a suite of features that streamline workflows from preparation and transport to setup, operation, and maintenance, reducing labor, cost, and complexity while maximizing performance and return on investment.
• The World’s Smallest and Lightest 4K Projector in Class: With almost identical body dimensions the PT-RQ35K2/K Series—long a benchmark for high-brightness projection mapping—the PT-RQ45K Series delivers higher output without increasing size. Rental companies and owner-operators benefit from reduced transport, storage, and installation demands, lowering deployment cost and environmental impact. Compatibility with existing frames, flight cases, and lenses for the PT-RQ35K2/K Series further streamlines fleet upgrades, reducing TCO for a stronger return on investment.
• 5-inch Color Information Monitor LCD : All the information you need is now at your fingertips. A 5-inch color LCD built into the control panel displays projector settings UI, projection angle, video previews prior to projection, and real-time status, including error codes. Operated via the control panel keys, it offers faster setup, swift troubleshooting and recovery, and confident control for an interruption-free show.
• 12G-SDI Input and Intel® SDM Standard-Compatible Slot : The PT-RQ45K is the first Panasonic projector to equip a 12G-SDI input as standard, enabling stable transmission of high-bandwidth, high-resolution video content over long distances. An Intel® SDM standard-compatible slot integrates optional third-party or proprietary function boards such as our ET-SBFMP10 Media Processor, which simplifies complex multi-projector systems and reduces setup time for projection mapping and other large-scale installations.
• Modular Design for Faster Servicing: A redesigned internal structure improves access to key components, simplifying maintenance for rental applications where projectors are cleaned and serviced between deployments. Core modules can be accessed and handled more efficiently—even with the frame attached—greatly reducing complexity and servicing times compared to previous designs. The result is faster turnaround, less downtime, and improved operational efficiency.
• Contrast Sync and Shutter Sync via LAN : Enhanced multi-projector contrast and shutter sync is now supported over LAN only or, if preferred, conventional daisy-chain BNC connections. Reduce cabling requirements, lower system costs, and simplify installation without compromising on performance
• Smart Projector Control App Integration : Smart Projector Control app enables the control and adjustment of up to 64 projectors from a smartphone or tablet over wireless LAN. Access the projector menu via the Web Control UI and manage key functions including test pattern selection, lens setup, shift, zoom, and focus via the device camera, as well as shutter operation, brightness locking, and status monitoring.
• USB Control Connect: App Control Without Wireless LAN : Avoid delays during projector setup when network infrastructure is not yet available on site. USB Control Connect enables use of the Smart Projector Control app via a USB connection, allowing installers to perform screen adjustments and configure settings directly from their mobile device. Improve setup efficiency and keep your project on schedule.
• NFC Function: Prep Without AC Power : Prepare your projectors before power is available on site and reset them after use without on-screen menu projection. Using the Smart Projector Control app and NFC, installers can assign projector IDs, set IP addresses, and prepare units for network connection while unplugged. After the event, settings can be initialized to factory defaults prior to crating, streamlining teardown and ensuring projectors are ready for the next deployment.
• Pre-Show Video Checks with Remote Preview : Remote Preview allows projectionists to verify input signals via video thumbnails before projection. Accessible via remote PC via Multi Monitoring & Control Software or web browser, or via the Information Monitor, it works in Standby or with the shutter engaged, helping identify issues in advance and reduce on-site errors when screen access is limited.
• Compatible with Visual Software Suite (VSS) : Visual Software Suite is a free, Windows®-based platform that combines multiple functions into one intuitive graphical interface, enabling swift and efficient setup and onsite adjustments. Integrating and enhancing the capabilities of previously separate Panasonic software, it transforms your workflow into streamlined and cost-effective processes.
• Angle Monitor for Convenient, Resource-Friendly Adjustment : The PT-RQ45K Series features a built-in sensor that detects changes in the projector’s pitch and roll angles, which are graphically displayed via OSD menu projection or the Information Monitor. A single technician can view the on-screen information and adjust the projection angle without needing assistance from another team member.
• Supports AC 100–120 V Power (US/Japan Only) : PT-RQ45K Series supports AC 200–240 V power for full-brightness projection and AC 100–120 V for setup and calibration. Complete setup and image calibration using power from the consumer grid and avoid delays while high-voltage power is rolled out on site.
• A Range of Lenses to Suit Your Application : The PT-RQ45K Series is compatible with the current-generation D3LE-series lenses used with most Panasonic 3-Chip DLP™ projectors, helping rental companies and owner-operators maximize asset utilization and reduce the total cost of ownership. A broad lineup of fixed-focus and zoom lenses supports throw distances from 4.64 m to 180 m (15.2 ft to 590 ft). High-quality optics with Lens ID, Lens Memory, and Active Focus Optimizer (AFO) functions ensure precise setup and optimal image performance.


Lasting Reliability in Harsh Environments
• Coated Circuit Boards for Enhanced Durability : Selected circuit boards are treated with a proprietary coating that helps suppress corrosion caused by moisture and dust. This added layer of protection improves reliability in harsh environments, including locations exposed to marine air such as coastal venues and cruise ships. By reducing the impact of environmental factors on key components, the design supports stable, long-term operation in demanding conditions.
• Dynamic Digital Control Ensures Stable, Consistent Color : Red laser light enhances color expression but is inherently sensitive to temperature variation. Dynamic Digital Control solves this challenge by precisely modulating light output frame-by-frame to maintain optimal RGB balance under changing conditions. Combined with a dedicated liquid-cooling system that stabilizes red laser performance, it enables consistent brightness and color accuracy—unlocking richer reds, deeper blues, and more faithful image reproduction.
• Built-In Mechanical Shutter : The PT-RQ45K Series features an internal mechanical shutter. Designed for live event environments where laser lighting is often used, the shutter helps protect the DMD chips by blocking stray laser beams that may enter through the projection lens, reinforcing reliability in demanding production settings.
• Low-Maintenance, Dust-Resistant Design : The PT-RQ45K Series’ optical engine and laser light source conform to the IP5X Dust Protected (IEC 60529) standard, eliminating the need for an air filter and reducing maintenance requirements. Independent sealed liquid-cooling systems for red and blue lasers, a refined airflow path, and a finless radiator help stabilize performance. Reliability is proven through accelerated dust testing based on in-house standards, simulating environments with high levels of airborne particulates.
• Backup Input for Reliable Signal Redundancy : Backup Input mode safeguards projection by enabling automatic failover between two identical signals. When the source outputs the same content to designated primary and backup inputs—either HDMI™ or SDI—the projector instantly switches to the backup if the main signal is lost, with no screen blanking. This reduces the chance of image display interruption and provides greater peace of mind in mission-critical environments.
• Failover Circuitry Minimizes Interruptions: Multiple laser modules incorporate unique Failover Circuitry. If a single diode fails, only the affected series is bypassed rather than the entire module, as with some conventional designs. Projection continues uninterrupted with minimal loss of brightness, providing an added layer of reliability where continuous image display is critical.


Spectacular Visuals for the Biggest Events
• Smooth 4K Images with Quad Pixel Drive: Proprietary Quad Pixel Drive technology enhances perceived 4K resolution by applying high-speed pixel shifting in both vertical and horizontal directions. Combined with 240 Hz signal processing, the system divides each frame into sub-frames and precisely aligns them on screen, increasing pixel density and reducing visible structure. The result is smooth, detailed 4K images, even at close viewing distances.
• Red and Blue Lasers for Vivid, Accurate Color : A combination of one red and two blue laser modules expands color-gamut reproduction to 91% DCI coverage, saturating the screen in vivid color and drawing the audience deeper into the experience. Optimized blue-laser wavelengths achieve truer blue while the red laser intensifies red expression for a greater sense of realism.
• Gradation Smoother 2 – Precise and Powerful Control: Gradation Smoother 2 reduces visible banding in color gradients caused by limited bit depth in source content. The updated system expands adjustment from three to six correction levels, enabling finer control and more effective suppression of noise in challenging material. Users can select the appropriate level via the remote or disable the function when not required, minimizing the need for content re-editing.
• Improved 25,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Performance: Panasonic’s Dynamic Contrast technology has been enhanced to achieve a 25,000:1 contrast ratio. Advanced scene analysis enables more precise recognition of light and dark areas, improving overall contrast expression. The system analyzes content frame by frame and dynamically adjusts light output to match the requirements of each scene.
• Supports High-Speed 240 Hz Video : The PT-RQ45K supports 1080p/240 Hz video playback with input-to-output latency as low as 8 ms for smooth reproduction of fast motion with minimal blur. High-speed content can be displayed across multiple screens with edge blending, ideal for eSports and other applications where fluid, low-latency motion reproduction is important. This capability also supports the optional ET-SWR10 Real-Time Tracking Projection Mapping System, which uses infrared camera integration to project images onto moving objects at 240 Hz, seamlessly combining analog motion with digital effects in live performances and XR experiences.
• Precise Black-Level Adjustment for Curved Screens : Panasonic solves the challenge of black-level uniformity in blended areas on curved screens with more flexible adjustment catering to arbitrary screen shapes. Up to 17 control points can be used to reshape black borders for symmetrical fitting without distortion. Black levels can be precisely set within a half-pixel margin for seamless blends, even at close viewing range.
• Uniform Black Levels Across the Entire Blend : Evolved black-level adjustment also eliminates black-level bumps appearing in blends outside of the image display area after applying geometric adjustment. By unlinking the black level and geometric adjustment, black-level settings can be applied to the entire blend, including the image overlaps outside the image display area, for a seamless multi-screen image.
• Eco-Conscious Design : In addition to using about 71%1 recycled resin for the plastic parts in the main projector body, the PT-RQ45K Series is more efficient despite its higher brightness, delivering an impressive 13.2 lm/W—about 10% more efficient than the previous series. The projector also includes an ECO Standby mode3 to reduce energy waste when idle.

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