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Table of Contents Chapter 1: What is ProjectionLink?.......................................... 1 ProjectionLink Operational Summary........................ 3 Understanding the ProjectionLink System ................ 4 What’s in the PL-300/PL-300E Accessories Box? ........ 5 What’s in the BNDL-001 Accessories Box?................. 7 RS-232 Control Cables ...............................................
Chapter 2: Installing ProjectionLink......................................... 9 Before Installing ........................................................ 9 Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver................ 10 To the DP6850 and DP6850+ ...........................................................12 To the DP9240, DP9260, and DP9260+ ...........................................13 To the Pro AV 9320, Pro AV 9400, Pro AV 9400+, and Pro AV 9410.................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 5: Using ProjectionLink ............................................ 39 Switching Between Input Sources........................... 39 Using ProjectionLink with an IR Remote Control .... 41 Chapter 6: Upgrading ProjectionLink Firmware .................... 43 Appendix A: Troubleshooting................................................... 45 Troubleshooting Table............................................. 46 Technical Support ....................................................
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Chapter 1: What is ProjectionLink? ProjectionLink is Proxima’s revolutionary new solution to numerous stray cables to simplify projector installations and connectivity. It’s the first single-wire solution that connects your computer and video sources with an installed projector. Utilizing Category 5 (CAT-5) unshielded, twisted pair cabling, installing and configuring your installed projector is as easy as pulling a network cable.
Transmitter Receiver The Projection Link System ProjectionLink includes two components: a Transmitter (PL-300T) and a Receiver (PL-300R). The Transmitter is connected to your computer or other source and the Receiver is connected to your projector. This Installation Guide shows you how to configure ProjectionLink. This Installation Guide does not explain how to install ceiling mount projectors or how to pull cable, etc.
What is ProjectionLink? ProjectionLink Operational Summary ProjectionLink can be controlled by either manually selecting the input on the Transmitter (Push Button Operation) or selecting the input on the Projector’s Remote. Depending on the projector connected to ProjectionLink, you may have limited operational functionality. The tables contained in “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 summarize ProjectionLink’s operational functionality when connected with various Proxima projectors.
Understanding the ProjectionLink System Understanding the ProjectionLink System The ProjectionLink system offers many advantages over previous mounted projection systems. It also has a few limitations you should be aware of.
What is ProjectionLink? What’s in the PL-300/PL300E Accessories Box? Make sure that all of the items with the associated part number (P/N) listed below are included in your packaging: Two-meter VGA Cable (900-95106-3) Two-meter Composite Video Cable (900-49706) Two 9-Volt AC 1-Amp Power Adapters (900-95207 US) (900-95208 Europe) ProjectionLink User & Installation Guide Two-meter Mini-jack Cable (900-95109) Two-meter Component to RCA Cable (900-95205) User’s Guide (010-0294-00) Two-meter S-video Cab
What’s in the PL-300/PL-300E Accessories Box? Two-meter Mini-jack to RCA Audio Cable (900-95210) Six-inch 9-pin to MiniDin 8 Cable (301113) Additional parts are also included for mounting.
What is ProjectionLink? What’s in the BNDL-001 Accessories Box? Make sure that all of the items with the associated part number (P/N) listed below are included in your packaging: One 9-Volt AC 1-Amp Power Adapter (900-95207 US) User’s Guide (010-0294-00) Two-meter VGA Cable (900-95106-3) 100-Foot Category-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable (210-0209-00) Two-meter 9-pin to 9-pin RS-232 Cable (900-95209) Two-meter Mini-jack to RCA Audio Cable (900-95210) ProjectionLink User & Installation Guide 7
RS-232 Control Cables Additional parts are also included for mounting. These parts are the: • • • Table Mounting Bracket (140-01610) Rack Mounting Bracket (140-01611) Hardware Mounting Kit (505-1043-00) that contains: • • eight 8 mm screws four #10-32 screws RS-232 Control Cables All cables required for various configurations are included with ProjectionLink. However, you will only need a few of these cables to make your actual connections.
Chapter 2: Installing ProjectionLink Installing ProjectionLink involves making connections between your projector, transmitter, and receiver. These connections are different based on the projector you are using with ProjectionLink. Be sure to use the connections for your particular unit. Before Installing Make sure to do the following prior to installing ProjectionLink: 1. Make sure you understand how to work with installed projector applications.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver 2. Connect a computer source directly to your projector, verify the image quality, and make any adjustments. Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver Before installing the receiver and cabling, we recommend you test the cable and connections. This enables you to easily make any adjustments to the receiver. It may be necessary to match the receiver to the length of cable used in the installation. See “Connecting CAT-5 Cable” on page 27 for more information.
Installing ProjectionLink The receiver ports function as follows: PORT 1 CONNECTS… Computer video from the receiver to the projector. 2 Computer stereo audio from the receiver to the projector. 3 Composite video from the receiver to the projector. 4 S-video from the receiver to the projector. 5 Video stereo audio from the receiver to the projector. 6 Component video from the receiver to the projector. 7 RS-232 control from the receiver to the projector.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver To the DP6850 and DP6850+ Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the DP6850 and DP6850+: 1 RGB IN 2 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN CONTROL RGB OUT AUDIO IN MONO AUDIO IN 1 2 AUDIO OUT USB Computer Audio Cable VGA Cable Video Cable S-Video Cable Video Audio Cable RS232 Control Cable See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 for an operational summary. It is only possible to connect one type of video input at a time.
Installing ProjectionLink To the DP9240, DP9260, and DP9260+ Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the DP9240, DP9260, and DP9260+: See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 for an operational summary. It is possible to connect S-video, component, and composite video at the same time. By doing so, however, you must manually change the video source using the projector’s on-screen user’s menu.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver To the Pro AV 9320, Pro AV 9400, Pro AV 9400+, and Pro AV 9410 Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the Pro AV 9320, Pro AV 9400, Pro AV 9400+, and Pro AV 9410: VIDEO IN-1 PC IN-1 USB audio s-video R VIDEO IN-2 L (mono) R PC IN-2 USB s-video R MONITOR OUT L (mono) PC OUT R/C jack L L(mono) audio SERIAL digital IN audio control R audio analog RGB IN L(mono) R audio s-video audio control R R G B H V an
Installing ProjectionLink To the Pro AV 9350 To connect the PL 300 receiver to the Pro AV 9350, you will need to change the order of the input/output terminals in the projector to match the illustration on the following page. The terminals should be moved as follows: • • • • HDB 15-Pin Terminal to Input-1 DVI Terminal to Input-2 AV Terminal to Input-3 5 BNC Terminal to Input-4 For more information on replacing the terminals, see “Connecting the Projector” in the projector’s User’s Guide.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver Use the following illustration, shown with terminals moved to correct positions for ProjectionLink, as a guide for connecting the receiver to the Pro AV 9350: AUDIO L R ANALOG RGB CONTROL PORT INPUT-1 SERIAL PORT IN (MONO) AUDIO L R DVI CONTROL PORT INPUT-2 SERIAL PORT OUT (MONO) USB VIDEO V VIDEO C AUDIO S-VIDEO INPUT-3 R/C JACK L R (MONO) AUX R/B G /Y B / Pa H HV V AUDIO R (MONO) CONTROL PORT INPUT-4 AUDIO OUT L R L (MONO) Video
Installing ProjectionLink To the LX2 and LS2 Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the LX2 and LS2: See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 for an operational summary. It is only possible to connect one type of video input at a time. You cannot connect an S-video and a composite video source at the same time. Choose either S-video or composite video for your input. Computer audio may modulate the black level of the image on the LX2/LS2.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver To the DP9280 Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the DP9280: PC IN-1 PC control 1 analog audio 1 AV IN S-video R–audio–L digital (mono) PC IN-2 R PC control 2 G B H audio 1 V Y/video–Cb/Pb–Cr/Pr (stereo) monitor OUT R G B H V reset R/C jack R–audio–L video Computer Audio Cable Video Output Cable S-Video Cable VGA Cable Video Audio Cable RS232 Control Cable See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page
Installing ProjectionLink To the DP6150 Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the DP6150: LEFT SIDE OF PROJECTOR S-Video Cable Video Audio Cable Video Cable VGA Cable RS232 Control Cable See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 for an operational summary.
Connecting the External PL-300 Receiver To the S520 Use the following illustration as a guide for connecting the receiver to the S520: RS232 Control Cable S-Video Cable Video Cable Video Audio Cable VGA Cable See “Appendix D: Operational Summary” on page 53 for an operational summary.
Installing ProjectionLink Connecting to the Advanced Connectivity Module You can directly connect the Advanced Connectivity Module to the transmitter using your CAT-5 cable.
Configuring the Transmitter Configuring the Transmitter One of the key features of the ProjectionLink system is that it allows you to use many different input devices with most Proxima projectors. But before you begin using the system, you’ll need to set up the transmitter to match the projector you will be using. Again, we recommend you set up the transmitter and receiver with the appropriate cables prior to making your final installation.
Installing ProjectionLink Connecting the Transmitter The transmitter has the following connections: 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 17 16 1 11 12 13 14 15 ProjectionLink Transmitter The following table lists the function of each connection: CONNECTION FUNCTION… 1 Connects a computer video source to the transmitter. 2 Indicates RGB 1 is active. 3 Connects a computer stereo audio source to the transmitter. 4 Indicates RGB 2 is active. 5 Connects an S-video source to the transmitter.
Configuring the Transmitter CONNECTION FUNCTION… 14 Outputs computer video for use with an external monitor. 15 Connects the transmitter to the receiver via CAT5 cable. 16 Indicates the status of the link between the transmitter and the receiver. 17 Connects to an external control system such as Crestron or AMX/Panja. It is not necessary to make all of the connections at once. Connect only the ports you need for your current presentation.
Installing ProjectionLink Connecting Input Sources Use the following illustration as a guide to connect your input sources to the transmitter.
Configuring the Transmitter While ProjectionLink accepts numerous video signals per video input, only one video signal per input is allowed. That is, you cannot simultaneously connect S-video, composite, and component signal to video input 1 or 2. Choose only one video signal per video input.
Installing ProjectionLink Connecting CAT-5 Cable The next step to configuring ProjectionLink is connecting the transmitter and receiver with a CAT-5 cable. Wiring for ProjectionLink must be a CAT-5, four-pair, solid, plenum rated cable. Also make sure your cabling conforms to the TIA 568B standard. Use the following illustration as a guide to attach your CAT-5 cable to a RJ45 connector: CAT-5 Configuration It is possible to connect the transmitter and receiver in lengths up to 300 feet.
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Chapter 3: Configuring ProjectionLink The ProjectionLink transmitter and receiver power up automatically when power is connected. Power must be connected to both the transmitter and the receiver for ProjectionLink to work properly. The power switch on the ProjectionLink transmitter remotely powers the projector from standby mode.
To remotely power the projector: 1. Plug in the power cord and turn on the projector’s main power switch. 2. Press the power button in the upper right corner of the transmitter to power the projector. Powering the projector from the transmitter The LED blinks orange while the projector’s lamp warms up. When this LED changes to solid green, the projector is ready to present. All Proxima projectors use a warm-up/cool-down period to ensure the life of the lamp.
Configuring ProjectionLink The Projector Standby LED on the ProjectionLink transmitter indicates the status of the system. Use the following table to determine the status of ProjectionLink: LED STATUS Off When the LED on the transmitter is off, it can indicate two things: • There may be no communication from the projector. If there is no communication from the projector, it may indicate that the projector is powered off, or that the projector’s serial cable is not connected correctly.
Fine-Tuning the Image LED STATUS Blinking Green The link is intact, but there is no active input source selected on the transmitter. Green ProjectionLink is functioning correctly. Blinking Green The TV video signal is unstable. This will not and Red affect ProjectionLink’s image quality.
Configuring ProjectionLink The second adjustment is color. The color controls are located on the bottom of the receiver. Gain Adjustment (on left side) Color Control Settings R B G Gain Adjustment and Color Control Settings Use the following steps to make the color adjustments: 1. Connect the CAT-5 cable to both the transmitter and receiver. 2. Connect a computer to ProjectionLink and display a test image. If you don’t have a test image go to www.Proxima.com to download one.
Fine-Tuning the Image 4. Use a screwdriver or other small, narrow tool to adjust each of the color controls.
Chapter 4: Mounting ProjectionLink The ProjectionLink system also contains multiple pieces of equipment to enable you to mount the ProjectionLink system. Mounting the transmitter and receiver helps your projector users by hiding equipment from their view and helps them focus on the material being presented. Mounting the Transmitter Under a Table The ProjectionLink transmitter includes table mounting ears.
Mounting the Transmitter Under a Table To install the ProjectionLink table mounting ears: 1. Remove the screws on the sides of the transmitter. 2. Attach the mounting ear with four of the 8 mm screws from the Hardware Kit included with ProjectionLink. The mounting ears are symmetrical and work on either the left or right side. 3. Attach the transmitter with mounting ears to the desired location.
Mounting ProjectionLink Mounting the Transmitter in a Rack The ProjectionLink transmitter also incudes rack mounting ears. Make sure to secure the mounting ears with the 8 mm screws included with ProjectionLink. To install the ProjectionLink rack mounting ears: 1. Remove the screws on the sides of the transmitter. 2. Attach the mounting ear with four of the 8 mm screws from the Hardware Kit included with ProjectionLink. The mounting ears are symmetrical and work on either the left or right side. 3.
Mounting the Receiver Mounting the Receiver The ProjectionLink receiver includes a pipe mount for use with ceiling-mounted projectors. To mount the receiver: 1. Remove the four screws on the sides of the receiver. 2. Attach the mounting pan with four of the 8 mm screws from the Hardware Kit. 3. Insert the included u-bolt through the eyes on the mounting pan. 4. Bolt the mounting pan and receiver to the pipe using the flat plate and two hex nuts, securing the projector to the ceiling.
Chapter 5: Using ProjectionLink In addition to configuring the ProjectionLink system, you can use one of the following options to operate the system: • • switch between projector input sources use a remote control with the projector Switching Between Input Sources The ProjectionLink system allows computer, video, and audio sources to be connected simultaneously. Connecting to multiple sources allows efficient switching between presentation inputs.
Switching Between Input Sources To switch between sources, use one of the following steps. • Press the button located above each of the ProjectionLink transmitter’s connection areas. The LED in each area turns green. Switching between input sources OR • Press the Source button on the projector remote control. As you switch between input sources, the transmitter’s indicator light turns green.
Using ProjectionLink Using ProjectionLink with an IR Remote Control To use certain features on the projector’s IR remote control with ProjectionLink, you must set the dip-switches on the back of the transmitter.
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Chapter 6: Upgrading ProjectionLink Firmware From time to time, Proxima upgrades the firmware in the ProjectionLink system. Be sure to check the web site (www.proxima.com) periodically for any updates to your particular ProjectionLink system.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting Before you contact Proxima Technical Support, make sure you have connected the projector and all sources as described in “Installing ProjectionLink” on page 9 and “Configuring ProjectionLink” on page 29 of this guide. Also be sure you have verified all power connections.
Troubleshooting Table Troubleshooting Table 46 SYMPTOM SOLUTIONS No power Plug the transmitter and receiver power adapters into an AC outlet. Ensure the Computer 1 LED on the transmitter is solid green. Also make sure the UTP input LED on the receiver is either blinking or on. All lights flashing twice per second (2hz) This indicates the dip switches are set incorrectly or in an unsupported configuration. See “Appendix C: Dip-Switch Settings” on page 51 for recommended dip switch settings.
Troubleshooting SYMPTOM SOLUTIONS Computer Audio modulates the black level of the image when using a LX2, LS2, DP9240, DP9260, Pro AV 9320, Pro AV 9400, Pro AV 9400+, and Pro AV 9410 Adjust the Clamp level in your projector. To do this select Menu, PC Adjust, Free Mode. In Free Mode select the menu item. Select Clamp and adjust UP until the image is not modulated by loud (full volume) audio into the Transmitter. Store this Clamp setting.
Technical Support Technical Support The ProjectionLink system is designed to simplify projector installations and connections. However, if you have any questions concerning how to install, connect, or configure Projectionlink or any associated equipment, please refer to the Support section of our web site at: http://www.proxima.com.
Appendix B: Technical Specifications The following tables list the technical specifications for the ProjectionLink system: SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Resolutions Supported VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA (1024 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024), Mac (640 x 480, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870) Computer Compatibility IBM PC or compatible, Apple Macintosh Projector Compatibility Proxima only: DP6150, DP6850, DP6850+, DP9240, DP9260, DP9260+, DP9280, LX2, LS2, Pro AV 9320, Pro AV 9350, Pro AV 9400, Pro AV 9400+, Pro AV 9
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Video Source Compatibility Composite video, S-Video, Component video (Y, Cb, Cr) UTP Cable Length Up to 300 feet with SXGA input Remote Control Uses the projector’s remote control Approvals UL, cUL, FCC Class A, CE Projector Control RS-232C control of projector PL-300T TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 10" (W) x 2.8" (H) x 2.5" (D) Weight 3.5 lb.(1.
Appendix C: Dip-Switch Settings To use ProjectionLink and the DP6850 with an external control system such as Panja, Crestron, or AMX, set the external control system to 1200, 7, N, 2.
S520, DP6860 PROJECTOR DEFAULT SETTING CONTROL PORT SETTINGSa DP6850, DP6850+ 1200, 7, N, 1 1200, 7, N, 2 DP6150 9600, 8, N, 1 9600, 8, N, 1 S520, DP6860 19200, 8, N, 1 19200, 8, N, 1 X350 9600, 8, N, 1 9600, 8, N, 1 a. 52 DIP-SWITCH SETTING Consult your external control system or projector User’s Guide for more information on control port settings.
Appendix D: Operational Summary ProjectionLink can be controlled by either manually selecting the input on the Transmitter (Push Button Operation) or by selecting the input on the Projector’s Remote. Depending on the projector connected to ProjectionLink, you may have limited operational functionality. The following tables summarize ProjectionLink’s operational functionality when connected with various Proxima projectors.
DP9240, DP9260, DP9260+ Operational Mode Computer S-Video Composite Video Component Video 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 Push Button 1 NS 1 Projector Remote 1 1 1 1 NS 1 1 NS 2 1 DP6850, DP6850+, LS2, LX2 Operational Mode Computer S-Video Composite Video Component Video 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 Push Button NS 2 NS NS Projector Remote 2 2 2 2 NS 2 NS NS 2 S520 Operational Mode Push Button Projector Remote Computer S-Video Composite Video Component Video
Operational Summary DP9280 Operational Mode Computer S-Video Composite Video Component Video 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Push Button 2 3 3 3 3 Projector Remote NS 3 NS 3 NS DP6150 Operational Mode Push Button Projector Remote Computer S-Video Composite Video Component Video 1 1 1 2 1 2 NS NS NS NS NS 2 2 NS NS NS NS NS Fully supported. 1 You must manually set the video source type using the projector’s on-screen menu.
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