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1. 25 Panel vs Projector 26 POWER STATUS INDICATORS 2 aset et hate bromide tee 26 THE WARM UP TIMER co rd BREED IDA eiTeduit denda 27 THESFOCKOUT TIMER ta teer outta toda aad c ELEC 27 How the Lockout Timer affects 8 27 THE INACTIVITY SHUTDOWN 28 Configuring the Inactivity Shutdown sse 29 How the Inactivity Shutdown Timer affects users seen nnne 29 PROJECTOR POWER STATUS 31 How Power Status Feedback affects users eese nnne 31 UsING RS5 232 POWER P OLLING s acera tte en cote ettet ure repete A reet det 32 USING A POWER CURRENT SENSOR dinner iren nennen inneren nennen 32 DOING WITHOUT POWER 32 p 34 VOLUME CONTROLS AND 34 Relative vs absolute v
2. 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 31 PROJECTOR POWER STATUS FEEDBACK ia Smart Panel Configuration Utility Configures Panel to Communications Help use no power status Projector Selection Hidden Functions Timers Wiring Options Relays feedback Power Status Feedback Configures Panel to C None 50 PROJECTOR CONTROL Current Sensor must be wired for 9 feedback Sets the method that the panel uses m Configures Panel to to determine if the projector is on or use RS 232 must be off It is always good to use a wired for feedback feedback method to insure that the panel remains in syne with the projector Configures Panel to Control Wiring send Wired Remote Wired Remote signals rE mien Configures Panel to Indicates whether you will connect to send IR signals use the projector via a Wired Remote port or the squirt The former is more included IR Emitter reliable but can disable use of the selected it may be necessary to wire both RS 232 and IR SERIAL If both are shown here handheld remote Note not all then you need to wire both projectors have wired ports Graphical indication of required control Exit Download Settings wiring
3. 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 59 Wiring Projector Control Note The projector control that must be wired for your installation depends on the PROJESTOR projector and your configuration as discussed in Control Wiring IR SERIAL 2 RS 232 The actual wiring of RS 232 varies based on projector Figure 29 shows one example RS 232 connection The Projector Driver Application Note for each projector specifies its RS 232 pinouts Aspects that can vary are connector type and gender RX and TX swapping RTS CTS use or looping and DSR DTR looping Wired Remote IR To projector control port RS 232 pinouts vary To current Ar min ma jore sensor if Note The ring of each IR Wired Remote plug Remote port for IR Emitte 880 or jack must be connected to the GND terminal on the Panel Figure 29 Wiring projector control When using the included IR emitter instead of wired remote attach a female 1 8 mini jack not included to the cable at the projector end rather than splicing the emitter cable Using an intermediate female 1 8 mini jack e makes reversing the polarity going to the IR emitter difficult and e allows the projector to be for removed without the emitter having to be pulled off the IR window If you are using a third party current sensor ensure that it provides simple
4. We assume that you know the projector you are using and have designed your installation with its limitations in mind e g the number and type of inputs it accepts its wiring and pin out idiosyncrasies etc Note Remember that the Modules provide patch points only the SmartPanel is not a switcher it is a control system Note We use only the highest quality insulated industry standard connectors for the Modules SP2 VGA SP2 RGBHV SP2 MAC SP2 VID SP2 SVID SP2 SWTCH SP2 BLANK for permanently filler if less installed sources than four sources Figure 21 Some of the Modules available for use with the full size Panel Versions with 1 8 mini stereo audio connectors no solder S Video connectors etc are also available www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 51 AUXILIARY PATCH POINTS On the right hand side of the full size SmartPanel are three Auxiliary Patch Points as shown in Figure 22 Unless otherwise specified when ordered the full size Panel comes with one blank Patch Point one Patch Point with an SP Controls logo and one Patch Point with a square plastic piece in the center Auxilary Patch Points may also be used with the control only SmartPanel when it is mounted in one of the accessories that accommodates them Unless otherwise specified when ordered however no Auxiliary Patch
5. 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 62 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide PART IV SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION This section provides supporting documentation for using your SmartPanel TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section provides basic troubleshooting for the SmartPanel If you cannot solve a problem with this guide see Customer support in Contacting SP Controls PROBLEM unpacked the Panel and plugged it in It ran through a self test and came up when hit On but it soon turned itself off It does this every time turn it on DIAGNOSIS The Panel is configured at the factory for projector power feedback via RS 232 polling If the Panel is powered on without a connection to the projector it automatically shuts itself off when it receives no response from the projector SOLUTION Configure the Panel for your projector and installation or connect the Panel to the projector PROBLEM The Panel does not appear to power up DIAGNOSIS The Panel always runs through a hardware self test when power is applied If the Panel LEDs and back lit Legends never illuminate the Panel is not receiving power If the Panel visibly runs through a hardware self check when powered on power is not the problem SOLUTION Ensure power from the provided 12V DC Power Supply is correctly connected to the Panel through either the main or optional 12V power inputs as
6. C COM1 When you run the Configuration Utility for the first time the dialog C C0M2 shown in Figure 4 will appear Select the Com Port you are using and press OK C CUM 3 Note The dialog does not allow you to select a Com Port that is disabled or being used by another program The Utility remembers the port selected and uses it in subsequent sessions If you later attach to the Panel through a different port change the active port with the Configuration Utility s Communications pulldown DK Figure 4 Selecting the Com Port After a Com Port is selected the Utility should appear as shown in Figure 5 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 8 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Tabs switch between sets of settings ia Smart Panel Configuration Utility File Communications Help Changes Projector Drivers to support your projector Selected Projector Change Projector Driver SHARP XG E1200U Rev Name of loaded Projector Driver Input mapping section Downloads settings changes to the Panel Exit Download Settings COM1 Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 lt _ Download progress indicator Panel firmware revision Status of Panel connection information Active Com port Figure 5 The Configuration Utility The Con
7. Issues specific to your projector pinouts and gender looping of RTS CTS or DTR DSR lines etc are detailed in the Projector Driver Application Note that accompanies each Driver Use of the wrong RS 232 cable is the most frequent cause of communications failure between the Panel and a projector Also make sure no wires have been crossed RX with TX in particular 2 Wired Remote vs IR Make sure that the Panel is correctly configured for the wiring option you have chosen A sure sign the Panel is incorrectly configured is an IR squirt that is continuously lit this usually indicates that the Panel is incorrectly configured for Wired Remote control for which the line level is often inverted hence the continuous output in the absence of any signal 3 IR squirt not attached Make sure that the IR squirt if used is affixed to the IR reception window of your projector 4 Wired Remote polarity reversed Make sure the tip and sleeve are correctly wired 5 Projector power Verify that the projector is receiving power Most projectors have a standby LED to indicate that they are off but receiving power DIAGNOSIS 2 The Panel is not correctly configured SOLUTION for configuration problems Use of the wrong projector driver even drivers for a different projector made by the same manufacturer or failure to configure a Panel prior to use guarantee that the Panel will not control the projector in the desired manner if at al
8. PART INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of the SmartPanel the perfect control system for small projector installations The SmartPanel is the right choice for permanent single projector installations because it is cost effective and easy to configure The Panel provides users with a simple reliable way to control a projector e Unlike a remote control the Panel is never lost pointed the wrong way or in need of batteries The Panel replaces cryptic feature names and menus of rarely used functions with simple point of connection controls e Users are always provided with feedback about the status of the projector The control system behavior is simple and uniform regardless of projector model Once familiar with the Panel users can control different projector models at the same site with no additional training The Panel provides installers with a pre programmed and easily configured solution to simple control tasks e Modules provide high quality patch points for common projector sources e The Panel s modular design and two form factors allows it to be custom tailored for every installation e Configurable relays are provided to control common external devices such as switchers and powered screens No programming is necessary only configuration with an easy to use Windows utility the software needed to configure the Panel is included and updates and additional utilities are provided on the SP Controls website
9. Re ie e em br 9 TG Status R ETET AAA eee 9 Panel settings are retrieved by the Configuration Utility eene 9 How download settings seiretan ea 10 DOWNEOAD ONLY ERI Neneh ae e Meine ees 10 Manually placing the Panel in download only mode 11 Restoring normal operation after using download only mode sss 11 PART II CONFIGURING AND USING THE PANEL PROJECTOR diii c 13 SELECTING A PROJECTOR DRIVER caceria e e rac ce itae den ec ed ido d aee 13 PROJECTOR DRIVER APPLICATION NOTES 14 PROJECTOR DRIVERS AND APPLICATION NOTES ON THE WEBSITE 15 INPUT SOURCE SELECTION AND INPUT MAPPING ener nnn nn 16 USING THE PANEL TO SELECT INPUT 16 What input source selection does from the installer s 17 MAPPING PROJECTOR 17 Why inputs must mapped sient nannten nennen snnt n nnns 17 How to map sired o s eec o
10. le db db dk power relays which open and close according to power state of the Panel and selection relays which open and close according to the Figure 18 Power relays Panel rearview current input selection Note The SmartPanel relays low voltage only This applies for all settings and situations All of the relays on the board are rated at 500mA max current Under no circumstances is high voltage to come into any conduit or backbox that the Panel uses Note No relay terminals are tied to any others If you use multiple relays to control the same device you must wire the commons yourself Note Factory relay settings are silk screened onto the back of the Panel If you change any of the relay options ignore this silk screening The leftmost three relays labeled 1 to 3 are power relays which open or close according to whether the Panel and projector are on The power relays are intended to automate equipment that can accept contract closure for control Examples of such devices are power controllers for rack power screens lifts and lighting dimmers As shown in Figure 19 power relay settings can be configured with the Configuration Utility There are two configurable options for each power relay e whether it closes when the system goes on or off and e whether this closure is momentary or maintained The mutually exclusive ON or OFF checkboxes determine which power
11. Exit Download Settings AFVP does equalization Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 Figure 17 Configuring the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 39 Bass and treble settings are configurable on a per channel basis Knob order matches that of input mapping on the Projector Selection tab input one is leftmost Each step cuts or boosts the signal by 2dB At either extreme equalization settings boost or cut a channel s signal by 12dB Defeating equalization The Defeat EQ Settings check box disables all channel wise equalization settings This feature is useful for A B comparisons of clean and equalized versions of the same signal Checking this box accomplishes the same thing as setting all EQ settings to flat but preserves your settings By default this box is not checked Note Equalization settings are preserved in the Panel s configuration and are restored when the box is unchecked 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 40 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Example 6 Adjusting Equalization Settings In this example you configure the Preamplifier to boost the bass for input one and to cut the treble for input three This example assumes you have
12. Follow Video Preamplifier www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 37 The SP3 AFVP Audio Follow Video Preamplifier is a 5x1 stereo audio switcher and true preamplifier It provides audio switching and volume control through attenuation The AFVP has a fifth input to support audio only fifth inputs via SmartPanel peripherals Check the SP Controls Inc website for the latest information The AFVP also allows a sixth line level input to mixed into the switched output regardless of which input is active This feature is primarily for use with speech reinforcement applications The Preamplifier can normalize each of the switched audio channels one per input individually by providing up to 10dB of gain and plus or minus 12dB of bass and treble equalization These settings are configured with the Configuration Utility Though it is a true preamplifier the Preamplifier can be configured for use as a simple switcher volume attenuation is disabled Equalization is provided even when the unit is configured as a switcher The Preamplifier also provides video switching with no configuration necessary for 4x1 composite video The SP3 AFVP can alternately provide 2x1 S Video switching if desired The unit is configured for S Video mode a jumper setting See the Preamplifier s Installation Guide for more information Note W
13. OF THE SP3 AFVP AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER 36 FIGURE 17 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER eee 38 FIGURE 18 POWER RELAYS ccccecseccesscesecssessceecesveccuaeversusecareceevaucaaesarserseaesreessvansnassauvrenaevaneersvarenteseeeats 44 FIGURE 19 CONFIGURING RELAYS cc ceccecesscesecsscescueecersescusecarssseaesaaecesvanenaesauserseaesrserseausnesserverensesaneerss 46 FIGURE 20 SELECTION RELAYS ccccsccoscscceeceeecessercaecarssseaecatecesvaucnaesarserseaesarvereeaesaesarenaeeaueersvanenteseeeats 47 FIGURE 21 SOME OF THE MODULES AVAILABLE eerte 50 FIGURE 22 AUXILIARY PATCH POINTS ON A FULL SIZE PANEL rennen 51 FIGURE 23 INSERTING LEGENDS cc cecccscceccecesesescesccacvessesecaeecesvaucnaesauserseaecaueessvaesassauvereuactaneersennecseeats 53 FIGURE 24 ATTACHING THE MODULES 54 FIGURE 25 ATTACHING THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER eremi 55 FIGURE 26 INSTALLING THE PHOENIX CONNECTOR TERMINAL BLOCKS cecesccessescesecereeseeaeeneeservarensevanes 56 FIGURE 27 WIRING PANEL POWER ccceccesseececsseecceesersescusecareesseaucaaecesvauenaesanserseaevarserseaesneeeetvenenaevneerss 57 FIGURE 28 WIRING RELAYS cc cecceccesccesecsceecececeevercseverceaecaeecesvancnaesarsercaecarecrsvaneaaesauvarenaesaneerserenteceteats 58 FIGURE 29 WIRING PRO
14. Points come with the control only Panel At the time of writing Auxiliary Patch Points are used with the SP2 He RACKSM MOD Rack Mount Kit and SBL 1050B Slide Out Drawer Figure 22 Auxiliary Patch Points ona h Auxiliary Patch Points are available with VGA and video connectors for full size Panel this application See the Product List available on the SP Controls website for details Patch Points also allow you to use custom connectors for your installation For example you can add an XLR connector for use with a speech reinforcement system alongside the standard Panel controls and connectors The Patch Point with the plastic square in the center houses a Lucent Technologies escutcheon for use with the Lucent M100 series jacks Lucent carries an ethernet jack for network connection fiber video and F connector models You can order the CAT5 ethernet jack from SP Controls the part number is SP2 ETH M100 Note If you want to put a logo on the Panel an Auxiliary Patch Point is an ideal place to do so This is especially true because the Patch Points can be sent out for silk screening without the Panel having to go with them Note For custom Patch Points it is up to you to have the metal punched 15 As additional peripherals for the Panel become available they will often be provided with a form factor that allows them to be installed in the auxiliary patch points bays 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930
15. The Panel no longer accepts downloads the Configuration Utility no longer recognizes the Panel or the Panel now freezes whenever it is powered on DIAGNOSIS The Panel s EEPROM memory may have been corrupted In certain very rare cases failure during download may corrupt this memory SOLUTION Reconfigure the Panel in download only mode as described in Download Only Mode PROBLEM When run the Configuration Utility while connected to the Panel get an error message telling me that the Driver for the currently configured projector cannot be found DIAGNOSIS The Utility cannot find the projector Driver that was last downloaded to the Panel on your PC SOLUTION The Utility looks the directory the Utility was installed into by default Program Files SPC for the projector Driver last downloaded to the Panel If you using a different PC from the one originally used to configure the Panel if you have reinstalled the Configuration Utility or if you have moved or deleted any projector files this message alerts you that the projector Driver cannot be found When the Utility cannot find the projector file you last downloaded it lets you change timer relay wiring and similar settings but not change selection mappings or hidden functions which require information from the projector Driver until you place the appropriate projector Driver file into the Utility s directory Projector Drivers are available on the SP Controls websi
16. The Panel requires power all the time The Panel must be powered even when it appears off to the user 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 58 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Note All SmartPanel relays are voltage only rated at 500 max current Under no circumstances is RELAYS 500 MAX CURRENT SELECTION high voltage to be connected to ON ON OFF EXT SWITCHER CTRL MAINT MOM 4 3 2 1 the panel or come into any conduit rm rm or backbox that the Panel uses lt 2 4888 8258588 Glo GIO GIO Glo The exact wiring of the relays depends on your needs and the switching T SO S0 S0 Q configuration Relay configuration using the Configuration Utility is discussed in Relays Note Commons may have to be combined when many relays To devices Closures communicate with the same PAE To switcher device Remember that commons controlled by are not true ground as relay selection relays closures are electrically isolated from ground and from one another Figure 28 Wiring relays Note Never combine the commons of two separate controlled devices This may cause an electrical short within one or both devices www spcontrols com
17. This guide gives you everything you need to successfully install and configure the SmartPanel All we assume is that you are familiar with the projector you ve chosen and that you have done small projector installations before From all of us at SP Controls thanks for your interest and business We hope that the SmartPanel makes your job easier by simplifying installations while satisfying your end users on all fronts cost ease of use and reliability Note The SmartPanel is not a switcher it is strictly a control system Your design should rely on switching built into your projector or external switchers 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 2 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Selection Buttons Power Control IR Learning Window Selection buttons are removable for future use if you have less than four inputs Backlit Legends Legends indicate current Volume Control selection with installer chosen labels e DOCUMENT AUXILIARY GOMPUTER 1 prie COMPUTER 2 VIDEO Auxiliary Patch Points Macintosh Video Audio Audio 1 1 R m Patch Modules D example configuration shown xe Lucent Te
18. Ure ER E D e og EDI ae p e Po don to Oa 17 A note on using relays to control an external 18 COORDINATING INPUT MAPPING WITH MODULES AND LEGENDS seems 19 Module Placement for the Large Chassis sse nnne nnns 19 Auxiliary Patch Point Placement for the Small Chassis seen 20 Making it All Work 20 HIDDEN FUNCTIONS rient ihrer pere UE RR 22 WHY FUNCTIONS ARE HIDDEN heroi nnd podre tete tienda diene 22 MAPPING HIDDEN FUNCTIONS rE A E 23 Mapping No Hidden 24 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide PANEL AND PROJECTOR POWER eere nnne 25 POWER CONTROLS AND INDICATION nennen nemen en nnns 25 POWER STATES sette eite deett dede AAR ut tibet at tage et det eet eee donee endo eS 25 Projector power is more complex than on and off sse 25 Projector Power States
19. and preamplification for all Panel inputs A Preamplifier video switching section provides additional video inputs for installations requiring more video inputs than the projector supplies The Preamplifier can be configured to set gain and or bass and treble equalization for each channel Note The Preamplifier is not needed if the projector s internal speakers and internal volume control are used Rack mount kit Accessory kits allow the Panel to be mounted in a standard 19 rack The SP2 CHAS rack mount occupies five rack units The SP2 SMCHAS rack mount occupies two rack units Auxiliary Patch Points The exact Auxiliary Patch Points accompanying your Panel are specified at the time of order Arrangement on the chassis is determined by the SP2 SMCHAS with installer at the time of assembly SP2 RACKSM MOD or SLB 1050B Note Auxiliary Patch Points are needed with the control only SmartPanel only when it is mounted in Modular Rack Mount SP2 RACKSM MOD or Slide Out Drawer SLB 1050B Table 1 Parts list 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 6 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE After unpacking the SmartPanel you should install the included Configuration Utility software and verify that you can communicate with the Panel The Configuration Utility requires Windows 95 or later Make sure you have an 9 pin
20. by directing the projector to switch between the projector s inputs or by controlling external switchers with its selection relays www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 17 What input source selection does from the installer s perspective The projector and any external switcher is controlled with the four selection buttons When a selection button is pressed the Panel e sends a command to the projector telling it to switch inputs e opens and closes selection relays on the Panel to control third party switchers and e brightens the appropriate Legend to show the new selection This section explains how these behaviors are configured Input mapping is the process of configuring the Panel to send the projector particular input source selection commands when selection buttons are pressed For a discussion of coordinating input mapping with selection relays controlling external switchers see the end of this section a complete treatment is found in Selection Relays The command sent when a selection button is pushed must be configured because there is no fixed relationship between the Panel s selection buttons and the projector s inputs We could have made selection button one a ways switch the projector Video and selection button two correspond to RGB but this was a bad idea This is true because e different projector
21. closure to indicate projector power status Wire this closure output to the Panel pin labeled SENSE and ground to the pin labeled GND Note Most third party current sensors require calibration to correctly identify the on and off states of your projector Refer to the documentation for your sensor for details 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 60 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Solder Audio Cable 4 4 r 4 4 4 7 4 N N N Figure 30 Wiring RCA audio to the Preamplifier Audio Cable Solder Figure 31 Wiring 1 8 audio to the Preamplifier www spcontrols com Stereo audio from Module or Auxiliary Patch Point RCA connectors is brought onto the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier as follows 1 Cut several short pieces of wire You should use wire manufactured for high quality audio installation Solder to the ground tab and center conductor tab of the RCA connector Strip the wires and install them in the appropriate input terminal blocks on the Preamplifier Stereo audio from Module or Auxiliary Patch Point 1 8 stereo mini connectors is brought onto the optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier as follows 1 Cut several short pieces of wire You should use wire manufactured for high quality audio installation Solder to
22. controls without interference from polling PROBLEM The Volume bar graph lights when press a Volume key but then goes blank Why don t see a volume level DIAGNOSIS The projector is sending relative volume commands to the projector up and down only This is not itself indicative of an error condition SOLUTION Relative volume behavior and animation is the expected behavior whenever the Panel is sending volume to a projector that does not provide Volume feedback e g because volume commands are being sent by Wired Remote IR This is not configurable but a property of each projector model The volume mode supported for each projector is specified in its Projector Driver Application Note If absolute volume is necessary in a given installation or for a particular client the best solution is usually to purchase the optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier See Relative vs absolute volume modes PROBLEM have attached the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier but the Configuration Utility won t let me select the AFVP tab DIAGNOSIS Cabling problem The cable connecting the Panel and Preamplifier is not firmly seated etc SOLUTION The Panel automatically detects the presence of the Preamplifier If the Utility recognizes that the Panel is present but not that the Preamplifier is attached make sure that the cable connecting the Panel to the Preamplifier is correctly installed and well seated If the cable is well attached
23. e user presses Off to cancel the request We strongly discourage changing the factory default for lockout time which is determined on a projector by projector basis However lockout time is configurable Setting the lockout time to one second the shortest allowable delay effectively disables the lockout feature Note Lockout time is particularly important for projectors that use metal halide bulbs Re striking a hot metal halide bulb significantly decreases its life span Note Some projectors have internal lockout timers to prevent rapid power cycling Disabling the Panel s lockout timer may allow situations to occur in which the Panel believes and acts as if the projector is on when it is really off We strongly discourage configuring the Panel in any manner that allows the projector and Panel to get out of sync 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 28 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Example 4 Configuring the Lockout Timer In this example you adjust the lockout timer to sixty five seconds as shown in Figure 12 To configure the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the Timers tab click in the Lockout Timer value box and type 65 download the new settings by clicking Download Settings The Panel will now prevent users from
24. ee eerta ese tee P e 59 WIRING AUDIO TO THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER OPTIONAL 60 INSTALLING THE SMARTPANEL IN A 61 PART IV SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TROUBLESHOOTING 62 SPECIFICATIONS et sure RD tu cre d ER d EH 70 CONTACTING SP CONTROLS 71 WWW SPCONTROLS COM E 71 CUSTOMER SUPPORT IM eR 71 MALING ADDRESS Iii eto nehme dien Miete tis 71 WARRANTY T da iUe EAR da aA REM Rat ua ER CERRAR RE CARE VARY YR Ro Oe 72 COPYRIGHT 72 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com Page iv SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide INDEX OF TABLES FIGURES AND EXAMPLES PARTS LIST cx oot OM NEM NH eit adnate aa oat ES Di A DE ata 5 TABLE 2 PROJECTOR POWER STATES 26 FIGURE 1 FULL SIZE SMARTPANEL WITH MODULES 2 FIGURE 2 THE MINI SMARTPANEL ccccesceeccessescceecececesveecusecarseccacsarseseuaesaaeservausnaesarsersaevareesseaesaee
25. for your configuration 1 Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 f Figure 13 Power Status Feedback and Control Wiring You have probably encountered control systems that show devices as on when they are off or vice versa This usually happens when control systems receive no feedback from the devices they control Users dislike such systems which they perceive as lying to them Therefore we strongly recommend that you configure the SmartPanel to use power status feedback As shown in Figure 13 you can configure whether and how the Panel uses feedback to determine if a projector is on How Power Status Feedback affects users When configured for power status feedback the Panel attempts to remain in sync with the projector If the Panel is on and it receives feedback suggesting that the projector is off it turns itself off and vice versa Remaining in sync is useful in the rare cases when a projector fails a power command fails to reach the projector or a remote control is used to switch the projector on or off instead of the Panel 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 32 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Note Depending on your projector and configured method of power feedback it may take up to thirty seconds for the Panel to detect a change in the projector s state and shut itself on or off See the Pro
26. has awindow that allows a back lit Legend to be displayed and aport that allows a selection button to protrude Module and Auxiliary Patch Point choice is straightforward once you identify the projector s inputs The SP2 SWTCH Module is appropriate for permanently installed devices if you need to switch between less than four source devices the SP2 BLANK blank Module is appropriate to fill out the Panel The placement of Modules on the chassis must be coordinated with the input mapping configured and Legends inserted Figure 9 shows a Panel with Modules that have been coordinated with Legends and input mapping Placement of Auxiliary Patch Points is generally more flexible since a there are often only two Auxiliary Patch Points with connectors reducing ambiguity and b Auxiliary Patch Points do not need to be tied to specific input buttons 3 You will need to arrange patch points for removable devices when using the Mini Panel Presumably your choice of Modules was made during installation design The Modules you need should have been specified in your Panel order and shipped with the chassis 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 50 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Remember that the connectors on the Modules and Auxiliary Patch Points are points to land input wiring they don t imply anything about how the to wire to the projector
27. male to 9 pin female RS 232 cable wired straight through which is not included This cable connects your computer to the Panel s Configuration Port upper left Panel rear To install the Configuration Utility software insert the Utility CD ROM into your floppy drive and run the Setup program found on that disk This program installs the Utility on your computer By default the Utility and its accompanying files e g projector drivers and their application note are placed in the Program Files SPC directory on your main hard disk usually A shortcut to the Utility is placed in your Windows Start button menu as Start Programs SmartPanel Utilities SmartPanel Configuration Utility Connecting the Panel to your Computer To configure the Panel you must supply it with power and connect it to your PC a laptop is convenient as shown in Figure 3 Power should be supplied to the Panel with the included 12VDC regulated power supply When powered all of the lights on the Panel rapidly flash in sequence as it runs through a power on self test If this self test does not occur make sure you have correctly powered the unit see Wiring Panel Power or the Troubleshooting Guide if necessary Connect the Panel to your computer by attaching the male 9 pin end of your RS 232 cable not included to the Panel s Configuration Port Attach the female end of the cable to any free Com Port on your computer Note It is your responsibi
28. package and any optional accessories you ordered were shipped SmartPanel The control unit and Module frame itself Includes one projector control RS 232 Chassis port one RS 232 configuration port one Wired Remote Infrared port one power sensor input and seven low voltage relays Legends Pre printed Legends to be inserted beneath each Module each describing an input e g COMPUTER 1 DOCUMENT CAMERA etc Blanks are included The matching font is TrueType Impact Dual blink type emitter to be affixed to the projector s IR window The emitter glows red while emitting IR to aid troubleshooting Note When the Panel is configured for Wired Remote the emitter is not used screws are needed but extras are provided Installation Guide SmartPanel CD ROM containing Windows Configuration Utility software and a suite of Configuration Drivers for popular projector models The Utility allows you to configure how Utility the Panel controls the projector Note To use this software you need an RS 232 cable standard male 9 pin to female This cable is not included OPTIONAL COMPONENTS included only if ordered Modules 4 The exact Modules accompanying your Panel are specified at the time of order Arrangement on the chassis is determined by the installer at the SP2 CHAS time of assembly Note Modules are only needed with the full size SmartPanel Audio Follow Video Accessory provides switching
29. screwdriver when removing it as this may damage the printed circuit board underneath www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 57 SELECTION CONFIGURATION RS232 IR SERIAL gt jp one EXT SWITCHER GIRD PORT zou MAINT MOM MOM 4 3 2 1 o o o e z a AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO ACCESSORY amp 6 9 I ey IY Ame pm ur amp SWITCHER EXPANSION BUS 5 24495 8 9 383 39gxege OSOS OS OR ISN HOOQNI This configuration can be used nonno m when the power supply is ii plugged in near the projector 335 ees 388 98 Figure 27 Wiring Panel power Power can be applied to the Panel in two places as shown in Figure 27 Note Plugging the SmartPanel power supply in at the projector s power receptacle as shown on the left in Figure 27 simplifies wire pulls especially when using multi conductor cable for control In the latter cases Panel power and projector control are handled in a single cable Note
30. state a relay is associated with A power relay closes only when the Panel power changes to become the state it is associated with www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 45 The Momentary checkbox associated with each power relay determines whether its closure is momentary or maintained the momentary case the relay only closes for a few hundred milliseconds when power changes to its associated state When the relay is maintained the Momentary checkbox is unchecked the power relay closes and remains closed as long as the Panel is the power state it is associated with Note The order of the power relays as shown in the Configuration Utility is the same as the order of the relays when the Panel is viewed from the rear That is the leftmost check boxes apply to the leftmost relay labeled 1A 1B Example 8 Using a Power Relay for Screen Control In this example you use a power relay to control an electric screen that has two low voltage control terminals up and down You want the screen to automatically come down whenever the projector is on so you configure the relays according to the silk screening on the rear of the Panel as shown in Figure 19 To configure and wire the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select
31. the feature entirely 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 64 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide DIAGNOSIS 2 Some projectors power themselves off after a delay if they receive no valid input signal If the Panel is configured for power verification it shuts itself off when the projector powers off SOLUTION for projector automated shutdown Disable this feature on the projector to do so see the projector manufacturer s instruction manual this is not a Panel issue PROBLEM After turn the Panel off the red Warm Up indicator blinks when try to turn it back on DIAGNOSIS The Panel is configured for a lockout delay the blinking LED alerts users that the projector is cooling SOLUTION The Panel can be configured to protect the lamp bulb of most projectors by not allowing you to turn the projector back on for sixty or so seconds The delay between power cycling is configurable with the Configuration Utility as discussed in The Lockout Timer Setting the delay to one second effectively eliminates this behavior Note It is strongly recommended that the Panel be configured to provide at least a twenty to thirty second lockout time to prevent rapid power cycling See the Projector Driver Application Note for the default lockout setting for your projector and any projector specific lockout issues PROBLEM After turn the Panel on can t pr
32. the ground tab longer tab shown as 3 callout and on the connector and right and left tabs of the RCA connector labeled 7 and 2 in the callout and on the connector respectively Strip the wires and install them in the appropriate input terminal blocks on the Preamplifier 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 61 Installing the SmartPanel in Backhox The SmartPanel was designed to fit in an gt 8x10 NEMA enclosure we recommend the Hoffman A E10X8X4 Eight 6 32 self tapping screws are included to secure the Panel to the box Only four are needed four extra are provided in case any are stripped during installation For other installation options such as rack 6 32 SELF TAPPING 2 SCREWS mount kits drawers kno P d podiums and desktop ince boxes see the current Product List available the Figure 32 Installing the SmartPanel in a backbox SP Controls Inc website Note When installing the Panel directly into a wall it is strongly recommend that you use a backbox Doing so makes the installation more secure and provides extra electromagnetic shielding Note If you are using the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier you may not want to have any conduit enter the backbox from the bottom The AFVP will block clear access to these conduits
33. 02 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 14 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide The dialog opens on the directory into which the Utility was installed by default Program Files sPc This directory is where Drivers are installed during Utility setup When you download new drivers from the website you should place them in this directory Select a Driver from the list and press Open The new Driver is loaded into the Utility which should then display the Driver s default settings The new Driver and settings are not sent to the Panel until you download Press Cancel if you decide not to load a Driver Current settings will remain unchanged Note Changing the Projector Driver does not affect settings for relays or the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier Example 1 Selecting a Projector Driver In this example you configure your Panel with the Sharp XG E1200U Driver To configure the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved make sure the Projector Selection tab is showing click the Change Projector Driver button in the dialog that appears select the Driver named Sharp XG E1200U as shown in ure 64 press the Open button wait for the Driver file to load into the Utility as shown in Figure 8 optionally adjust configuration settings as necessary download t
34. JECTOR CONTROL cceeeeeee nemen ener e rre tr stre ense rre erret on 59 FIGURE 30 WIRING RCA AUDIO TO THE PREAMPLIFIER cerent 60 FIGURE 31 WIRING 1 8 AUDIO TO THE PREAMPLIFIER c cccccessesseescesecesssceecerserseaesausesseaeseeceavarenaetaneeres 60 FIGURE 32 INSTALLING THE SMARTPANEL IN A BACKBOX c cessesceeseesecessecceseserseseeaesarverseaeeaeecersanenaesaneeres 61 EXAMPLE 1 SELECTING A PROJECTOR 14 EXAMPLE 2 MAPPING INPUTS ccesccocseccesccscecessccusecareescesecacecesvaucnaecarsenecaueeeseaesaaecatvarenaesauserseaeeaneeaeeate 19 EXAMPLE 3 MAPPING HIDDEN FUNCTIONS 24 EXAMPLE 4 CONFIGURING THE LOCKOUT TIMER c cccccessescesccersesceaectecesvarcnaesareereuacsausessuaesnessetvanenaeeaneeres 28 EXAMPLE 5 CONFIGURING THE INACTIVITY SHUTDOWN TIMER rennen 30 EXAMPLE 6 ADJUSTING EQUALIZATION 40 EXAMPLE 7 ADJUSTING GAIN SETTINGS cccceccccscescssecessescesecersesseaecaeeseevarenaesareesseaesausesseansneesiavrenaeeaneerss 41 EXAMPLE 8 USING A POWER RELAY FOR SCREEN CONTROL eerte eerte 45 EXAMPLE 9 USING THE SELECTION RELAYS WITH AN EXTERNAL SWITCHER uu ccccesescesssereeseeesceesserserenseeares 48 www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 1
35. Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 25 PANEL AND PROJECTOR POWER On Button Power Controls and Indication Ready Indicator green LED The Panel s power buttons are easy to use Warm Up Indicator turn the projector on press the On button red LED turn the projector off press the Off button Off Button The Panel powers itself on and off to match projector Figure 11 Power controls power Projector power is verified using RS 232 polling or and indication via third party power current sensors Power States Projector power is more complex than on and off It would be nice if on and off were all there was to projector power However contemporary projectors have power cycling complexities that can confuse users accustomed to the straightforward behavior of consumer audio visual devices The most awkward of these complexities are projector warm up time and the minimum prudent time between bulb off and bulb on cycles In our experience user confusion about power states arises as a result of e not knowing the power states a projector can be in e not knowing the control possible in each power state and e uncertainty as to which power state a projector is actually in Additional complications arise because every projector handles power states in a slightly different way The sections that follows explain how the Panel manages projector pow
36. Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 52 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 53 PART Ill ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION This section details the assembly and installation of the SmartPanel SMARTPANEL ASSEMBLY Inserting Legends Clear legend window Legends identify the source devices selected by the Panel selection buttons A bag of Legends identifying common source devices was included with your Panel see Table 1 Blank Legends are included so you can make your own should you find not a preprinted Legend for one of your source devices The font used on the included labels was 14 pt TrueType Impact Note The Panel should not be powered during this Figure 23 Inserting Legends Do not bend sharply step It is easiest to insert Legends with the Panel lying flat on a table Before beginning remove the protective film from each Legend to be inserted 1 Taking care not to bend it too sharply lift the clear plastic window If you bend the plastic too far it may develop a crease 2 Slide each Legend into its slot Make sure it is correctly oriented 3 If you are using any blank Modules remove the rubber button where the blank is to go otherwise you will not be able to screw it down prop
37. OSIS 1 Wired remote is disabling the remote control This can only be the case if you have wired control via the wired remote port on your projector The manual for your projector should specify whether use of the wired remote port disable use of the remote control or even the unit mounted controls SOLUTION for wired remote disabling Many functions you would commonly use a remote control for are provided as Hidden Functions See Hidden Functions for details and the Projector Driver Application Note for your projector for a list of available functions If you cannot use Hidden Functions the only solution in this case is to physically remove the wired remote cable 6 Of course if you are using an RGB switcher the same problem could be seen with RGB switching www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 67 DIAGNOSIS 2 The Panel has been configured to use RS 232 polling to verify projector power This is not itself an error condition but many projectors turn off on screen menus or other on screen adjustment controls when they receive commands from their control ports SOLUTION for RS 232 polling interference Polling can be temporarily suspended by depressing the Panel On button no power polling commands are sent while button is held down This allows use of hidden functions which are often on screen menu commands or remote
38. PANEL USES RS 232 AND WIRED 43 Why the Panel uses both RS 232 and Wired Remote lR see 43 UEM 44 POWER RELAYS Gin dt nb tmp een ui 44 SELECTION RELAYS 1 5 1 niat rttciant m Dp eda DB icd 47 MODULEES AND EEGENDS eere etn en bo acea eae 49 Mies 49 SELECTING AND ARRANGING MODULES OR AUXILIARY PATCH POINTS 49 AUXILIARY PATCH POINTS 51 www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page iii PART III ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION SMARTPANEL ASSEMBLY 53 INSERTING LEGENDS eiecti seh 53 INSERTING THE MODULES nO nid dent tee 54 ATTACHING THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER 55 SMARTPANEL INSTAPELATION cob Re ro ere RE eoe lec e 56 INSTALLING THE TERMINAL nennen rris 56 WIRING PANEL POWER GA 2 att eu eee dieu 57 WIRING THE RELAYS ces hse ere meat 58 WIRING PROJECTOR CONTROLS 4 irr rete rer ree Pv e EP vu e P EP eR 59 R95 292 060 hein de EE 59 Wired Remote IR wa entm RE PER PRI Eee mds 59 Current Sensor optional
39. Preamplifier is incorrectly controlled configured or wired SOLUTION for Audio Follow Video Preamplifier or external switcher When using an external switcher or the Preamplifier it is possible to see partial selection control as follows The Panel by controlling an external switcher or through the 4x1 composite video switching section of the Preamplifier may correctly switch video to the video input of the projector while the projector is not receiving the switching commands because of a control cabling problem In this case video switching works but other commands to switch to RGB for example do not 6 In this case diagnose and correct the control wiring problem as above The contrary case is also possible i e an external switcher may be incorrectly configured or wired or the Preamplifier may be incorrectly connected or its video section improperly wired while control wiring to the projector is correct In this case the projector correctly switches between inputs e g from RGB to VIDEO but multiple sources switched through the external switcher or Preamplifier are not correctly switched Proper functioning of the Preamplifier in the absence of correct projector wiring can also produce confusing behavior where audio is correctly switched and controlled but projector control fails PROBLEM can t use the projector s remote control or unit mounted controls and or the projector s on screen menu keep disappearing DIAGN
40. SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 23 i Smart Panel Configuration Utility File Communications Help Projector Selection DOWN MENU Notes Hidden functions provide additional projector commands Use the panel s ON key like a SHIFT key on a keyboard to send hidden functions ADJ RIGHT he LEFT gt The hidden function associated with a button is disabled by ENTER v selecting its list box and pressing LENS SELECT BACKSPACE Exit Download Settings COMT Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 Figure 10 Hidden Functions The configuration process for hidden functions is identical to input selection mapping see Mapping Projector Inputs As shown in Figure 10 each Panel button except On can be associated with a projector command on the Hidden Functions tab of the Configuration Utility The command mapped to a particular button is shown in the box called out for that button The command displayed in each box is the one sent to the projector when the button is pressed while On is held down To change a button s hidden function mapping click the input box associated it A list of the projector s available hidden functions appears in the form of a pull down list box This list is identical for each button any button can be mapped to any command regardless of the other m
41. SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW teas 1 A FIRST LOOK AT TAE SMARTPANEL si ipe rhet ID DR qe Page 2 Two FORM FACTORS TO FIT EVERY 5 3 F ll Size SmartFahel ict bu e tp de ege aed e ER ee bed ede 3 Mini Control Only sss ihin ener ns enne nnns enean nnne 3 BEFORE INSTALLING THE 4 Using the Configuration Utility 4 Q tline of this Document ci iid im ded edid a eie d bod deed 4 PARTS LIST inerte dascaducgesceneceescesicevstexcediecolivasdscedtepisterceuscuiiedestebectssiedtesverestaccadtsyisteres 5 INSTALLING THE CONFIGURATION nenne nnn in nnn innen 6 RUNNING THE INSTALLATION PROGRAM 6 CONNECTING THE PANEL TO YOUR COMPUTER ssir nennen nennen enne nnns 6 SPECIFYING ACOM PORT din e a bie DR bcd e e unn hine 7 USING THE CONFIGURATION UTILITY nennen eis 8 CHANGES MUST BE DOWNLOADED S ertet o eade toi denied esl
42. There are differences between IR signals and wired remote signals e g carrier and polarity but we do the work of determining them for each projector You merely need to configure the Panel for the connection you wish to wire In general wired remote control is more reliable than IR control even for identical control signals Unfortunately using wired remote with many projectors prevents the use of the handheld remote This can be annoying if someone has to pull the wired remote wire before using the remote but remember that we address this problem with Hidden Functions Using the included IR Emitter On the other hand use of the included IR Emitter presents problems as well IR reception is affected by ambient light conditions emitters come unstuck from the projector s IR window and users can control projectors with remotes The latter is a problem when users change the projector status in ways that the Panel cannot sense and adjust to for example changing the input selection with a remote leaves the Panel indicating the projector s input incorrectly Note We recommend reading our discussion of Hidden Functions before deciding how to wire as hidden functions may give you enough control that you don t need the remote for installation adjustments In this case using Wired Remote is usually the most reliable option 11 RS 232 cabling requirements for each projector are found in its Projector Driver Application Note www s
43. VID OUT Y COMMUNICATION STATUS TA iy a 1 Jm E MONO SVID IN 2 C GREEN NORMAL OPERATION 579 uuuren on s20 VID IN3 SVID IN 1 AMBER NO COMMUNICATIONS STEREO 9 RED COMMUNICATIONS ERROR AUXILIARY INPUTS 3 VIDIN2 SVID IN 2 Y CONTROL PORT UNBAL p t oUrPUTS SVID IN 1 Y 4 9 SC BAL MASTER DEFAULT MODE VOLUME JUMPERS LOCATED AUDIO OUTPUTS UNDER COVER BAL LINE LEVEL pod BLOCK DIAGRAM di RIGHT MIX INPUT STEREO INPUTS SP BUS FORUNBAL OUTPUT BAL LINE LEVEL UNBAL LINE LEVEL CONNECT TO GROUND oa MIX IN INPUTS AUX INPUT 4 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 IlL R LotR LotR LotR L R 12V 253 d tb Figure 15 The SP3 AFVP Audio Follow Video Preamplifier top view Model SP3 AFVP replaces the discontinued SP2 AFVP Configuration for both units is identical when used with the SmartPanel except that the SP2 AFVP provided only composite video switching 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 36 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide You must purchase and install th
44. accident Manual activation of download only mode facilitates reconfiguration should serious corruption of configuration memory occur Restoring normal operation after using download only mode Download only mode is exited by removing and restoring power to the Panel If download only mode was entered automatically because a problem was detected by Panel firmware self checks that problem must be remedied before the Panel will function normally In most cases re downloading the appropriate Driver and configuration restores normal operation If the Panel is unable to complete a download session in download only mode or persists in automatically entering the mode whenever powered on it may have developed hardware problems and require service 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 12 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 13 PART Il CONFIGURING AND USING THE PANEL PROJECTOR DRIVERS Selecting a Projector Driver Projector Drivers contain information on the behavior control requirements and features of each projector the SmartPanel can control The Panel uses Drivers to control different projectors and other display devices Drivers are distributed as prj files Drivers for several popular projectors are install
45. and Windows NT are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Altinex is a trademark of ALTINEX Inc Lucent Technologies and M100 are trademarks of Lucent Technologies www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080
46. appings Note It often makes sense to use one set of hidden functions during installation e g which access projector lens controls such as focus zoom and orientation and another set after installation for power users e g on screen menu functions to let power users adjust scan rates or horizontal and vertical correction for their laptop 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 24 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Note The hidden functions provided vary from projector to projector See a projector Driver s Application Note for a list of hidden functions available for that projector Mapping No Hidden Function To specify that no hidden function is to be associated with a particular button click in the button s input box and press Backspace A blank box indicates that no hidden function command is to be sent Note Removing all the hidden function mappings is useful when you want to ensure users don t inadvertently adjust projector settings such as focus and zoom Example 3 Mapping Hidden Functions In this example you configure your Panel s hidden functions mapping for an installation using a Sharp XG E1200U You map hidden functions to allow use of the Sharp s built in on screen menus as shown in Figure 10 We assume that the Panel has been configured with the Sharp XG E1200U prj Driver as shown in Example 1 To configure the Panel in t
47. ase from our distributor Although SP Controls thoroughly tested and reviewed this Documentation there is no warranty express or implied with respect to quality merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Therefore the SmartPanel and accessories are provided as is and the purchaser assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance There are no obligations or liabilities on the part of the SP Controls Corporation for consequential damages arising out of or in conjunction with the use or performance of these products or other indirect damages with respect to loss of profit revenue or cost of removal and or replacement Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state SP Controls maximum liability shall not exceed the price paid by the user All implied warranties including warranties for merchantability and or fitness are limited in duration to three 3 years from the date of purchase Proof of purchase must be provided with any claim This SP Controls Corporation warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied COPYRIGHT INFORMATION SmartPanel and the SP Controls switch logo are the property of SP Controls Inc TrueType Windows Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000
48. ch M100 series Escutcheon Figure 1 Full size SmartPanel SP2 CHAS with Modules installed Selection Buttons Backlit Legends Power Control R Learning Window Selection buttons are removable if Legends indicate current selection with PA for future use you have less than four inputs installer chosen labels VA v4 E Volume Control Projector COMPUTER 1 gd COMPUTER 2 AUXILIARY VIDEO Cw e Figure 2 Mini SmartPanel SP2 SMCHAS The assembled SmartPanels shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 demonstrate the following features e Four selection buttons control projector input switching e Power buttons control projector power The user is given feedback of the projector s status by a pair of LEDs The Panel uses RS 232 or current sensors to remain in sync with projectors e Volume buttons control volume which is indicated on an LED bar graph An optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier is available for use with external audio solutions such as self powered speakers Back lit Legends are readable any light Legends appropriate for each installation are chosen and inserted by the installer Custom Legends can be prepared www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 3 Our goal was elegant and straightforward design We hope that we succeeded and
49. cia differs 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 4 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Before you assemble configure and install the SmartPanel review this documentation Informed configuration decisions make your installation go smoothly and ensure that the Panel is easy for clients to use The SmartPanel is configured using the included Configuration Utility for Windows The Utility lets you tailor the Panel s control of your projector for your installation Outline of this Document Part Introduction continues with a review of the packing list of the Panel and a guide to installing and using the Configuration Utility Part Il Configuring and Using the Panel discusses the features of the Panel Controls and features are defined Examples demonstrate common configuration changes with the Configuration Utility Assembly and wiring of the Panel are described in Part 1 Assembly and Installation Part IV Supporting Documentation provides a troubleshooting guide and standard disclaimers and contact information www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 5 PARTS LIST Before reading further you should review the following packing list to familiarize yourself with the SmartPanel and its component parts Verify that the complete Panel
50. cular projector does not provide absolute control but you require absolute volume feedback you have the following options rely on the on screen display provided by the projector if any install an independent audio control system or use our optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier Using the Projector s Speakers The simplest audio solution is to use your projector s internal speaker s By default the Panel assumes that you wired audio to the projector and sends volume commands to the projector We do not recommend using projector speakers for most installations as their sound reproduction is generally mediocre However this is clearly the most cost effective solution for clients who don t place a premium on sound quality Experience has proven that it s a good idea to demonstrate the sound quality of internal projector speakers before permanent installation In many cases sound quality superior to that of a projector s built in speakers is desired We designed the SmartPanel to accommodate such cases by offering a fully integrated accessory the SP3 AFVP Audio Follow Video Preamplifier O 6 YY oe TA ont afe ue p COMPOSITE S VIDEO o gt QUMPER ON 311 JUMPER ON J10 SP3 AFVP d SVID OUT C 4 TONE GAIN 4 VIDEO OUT S
51. dicator is intended to reassure users that the projector is coming on and all is well even if the projected image is not yet visible or at full brightness Warm up time varies by projector model and is not configurable Each projector is timed we include this information in the Projector Driver When the projector has been on long enough for the image to be visible and at or near full brightness the Warm Up indicator goes off Note The Panel receives no feedback from the projector as far as image brightness goes so the accuracy of warm up timing may vary depending on your projector and bulb age etc The Lockout Timer The Panel has a configurable lockout timer that protects the projector during its cooling cycle The timer prevents users from re powering the projector after it has been turned off for a specified amount of time The lockout time is the number of seconds that the projector is allowed to cool after being powered off before the lamp can be re struck How the Lockout Timer affects users When necessary the Warm Up indicator blinks to warn users they are prevented from requesting power on If a user presses On while the lockout timer is active the Warm Up indicator begins blinking and the power on command is buffered instead of being sent Once a power on request is buffered the Warm Up indicator continues blinking until e lockout timer expires and the power on request is sent to the projector or
52. e Preamplifier if your installation calls for an external audio solution Two external audio solutions with which the Preamplifier can be used are Self powered speakers and external amplifier paired with speakers Note The Panel chassis has no means of controlling volume itself the Preamplifier is offered as an option to give you more installation choices This is appropriate as many installations do not need anything but the projector s audio system MIX INPUT BALANCED LINE BALANCED MIX INPUT is not attenuated switched or equalized LEVEL INPUT 1 LEFT UNBALANCED LINE LEVEL RIGHT GAIN BASS TREBLE INPUT 2 LEFT UNBALANCED LINE LEVEL RIGHT GAIN BASS TREBLE INPUT 3 LEFT UNBALANCED LINE lt LEVEL RIGHT GAIN BASS TREBLE LE INPUT 4 LEFT e UNBALANCED LINE x LEVEL RIGHT GAIN BASS TREBLE INPUT 5 AUX LEFT UNBALANCED LINE LEVEL RIGHT VIDEO 1 COMPOSITE or S VIDEO i EO VIDEO 2 5 gt E35 VIDEOS COMPOSITE VIDEO 52E composite only OX VIDEO 4 COMPOSITE VIDEO Xx composite only LEFT BALANCED or dl 5 UNBALANCED LINE n LEVEL RIGHT VOLUME CONTROL VIDEO OUT CONTROL Figure 16 Functional block diagram of the SP3 AFVP Audio
53. ectively Selection buttons two and four will now both make the Sharp switch to the input wired to VIDEO Figure 9 shows how a Panel with inputs mapped in this fashion might be assembled The following elements must be kept consistent while configuring and assembling your Panel the projector input mapped to each button the Modules installed their type and order the Legend inserted for each Panel button and the selection relays settings that control any external switcher Placement for the Large Chassis We assume that if you are using the full size SmartPanel SP2 CHAS you already have the Modules for your installation A discussion of Modules is included in Modules and Legends below Module arrangement is a decision you and your client make together We strongly recommend discussing the arrangement of Modules with your clients especially those that will actually use the Panel before installation There is no default or standard order for Modules since every installation has different users devices and Modules 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 20 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Auxiliary Patch Point Placement for the Small Chassis with Rack Mount Kit or Drawer We assume that if you are using the control only SmartPanel SP2 SMCHAS with the SP2 RACKSM MOD Modular Rack Mount Kit or SLB 1050B Slide Out Drawe
54. ed When enabled feature works as follows e While the Panel is on a timer keeps track of the elapsed time between button presses e Whenever a Panel button is pressed the timer is reset to zero Ifthe timer ever reaches the time specified by the installer the Panel turns itself and the projector off exactly as if the Panel Off button were pressed Like the lockout timer inactivity shutdown is a bulb saving feature Configuring the Inactivity Shutdown Timer The Inactivity Shutdown Timer is configured with the Configuration Utility as shown in Figure 12 By default the timer is disabled The delay before automatic shutdown is configurable in minute increments The timer can be configured to shut off the projector as long as 500 minutes eight hours and twenty minutes after the last Panel button is pressed As a rule of thumb the timer should be configured with a delay at least half an hour longer than any anticipated projector use For example if the projector will be used during ninety minute classes the timer should be set for at least two hours How the Inactivity Shutdown Timer affects users It is important to discuss the Inactivity Shutdown Timer with your client before enabling it since when it is enabled the Panel shuts off the projector when the timer expires even if a source is being projected We recommend letting your client decide how this feature should configured Making sure the client knows how this feature work
55. ed by pressing and holding down the On button then pressing another Panel button The On button is used as a shift key Hidden functions are mapped using the Configuration Utility and are provided on a projector by projector basis The Application Note for each Projector Driver lists the functions available for that projector and specifies the Driver s default hidden function configuration Hidden functions are one of the most powerful features of the Panel Note When a button is pressed while the On button is held down it does not perform its normal function i e pressing On Volume Up does not raise volume it sends the hidden function possibly none configured for Volume Up Power volume and input selection are appropriate controls for everyday users However there is occasional need to access advanced projector functions Installers for example need access to lens controls to focus and adjust the projector and power users sometimes want to use digital zoom or adjust how the projector syncs to their laptop Hidden functions provide for this sort of advanced control without compromising the simplicity of the Panel s interface Remember one of the main goals of the Panel is to make controlling a projector simple and easy for the everyday user We strive to provide a rich enough set of hidden functions for each projector that remote controls needn t be used alongside the Panel www spcontrols com 2002 8
56. ed with the Configuration Utility during setup New and updated Drivers are available at the SP Controls website see Contacting SP Controls The Panel is configured with a Driver at the factory Note We assume you verified that a Driver was available for your projector before designing for and purchasing a SmartPanel However new Drivers do become available as projectors enter the market To configure the Panel to work with your projector change Drivers as follows Connect your PC to the Panel and install the Configuration Utility as described above Utility and wait for the Panel to be detected and its settings retrieved Press the Change Projector Driver button in Projector Selection as shown in Figure 8 An Open Proj File dialog will appear as shown in Figure 6 Open Proj File Look in CX Spe e ii E IB Barco 2100 LC Rev pri IB Proxima DP 5900 Rev A pri M Sharp M Chisholm Aurora 5500 Beta pr ERS P M Epson ELP 7000 Rev M Sharp XG E3000U Rev M Epson ELP 7300 Rev M Sharp XG E3500U Rev A pri M NEC MT Series Rev B pri m Sharp XG NV1U Rev A pri B NEC XG Standalone Beta prj Sharp XG NV2U Rev pri gt Filename Sharp XG E1200U Rev A pr Files of type X Cancel Figure 6 Projector Driver selection dialog When this manual was written the Panel was shipped configured for the Sharp XG E3000U 20
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58. eive feedback from installations in the field To get the latest Drivers and their Application Notes visit the SP Controls Inc website at http www spcontrols com At the site visit the Downloads and Support section and select Projector Drivers Instructions for downloading and installing Drivers and Application Notes are available on the site itself You can also download the Configuration Utility this Guide and other useful documents Note Always check the website for new and updated Drivers before doing an installation e http www spcontrols com download html E e SP CONTROLS INC HOME THE SMART PANEL 601 Minnesota St Suite 115 OPTIONS SOLUTIONS San Francisco 94107 DOWNLOADS SUPPORT phone 415 642 2600 ABOUT SP CONTROLS fax 415 642 2605 email help spcontrols com SMAP EZ The following PROJECTOR DRIVERS Instructions for downloading Projector Drivers and Application Notes Listed below is the complete set of projector drivers listed by manufacturer and model number Click DOWNLOAD DRIVER below each projector model to getthe file the SmartPanel needs to control that projector Driver files end in the prj extension Click DOWNLOAD APP NOTE nextto each projector name to download the Projector Driver Application Note The Note specifies important issues unique to some projectors in Special Control Notes It also specifies the features and default setting
59. er states Projector Power States Table 2 lists the power states we have identified and upon which we based Panel behavior This list should clarify our treatment of Panel and projector power in the sections that follow Note Download only mode is a special Panel mode with no relationship to projector functioning it is included for comparison of Panel display See Download Only Mode for more information 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 26 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Power Description Configurable Panel Display Panel State Delay Buttons a a X for Delay between Warm Up indicator lit on strike power on request Input selection Legends back lit and bulb striking Warm Up Delay before the Warm Up and Ready indicators lit image reaches full Input selection Legends back lit brightness Zl eea Input selection Legends back lit Lockout Delay after power None Warm Up indicator blinks if off before projector On is queued on may be turned on again Download Warm Up indicator blinks while All Only Panel is powered on Table 2 Projector power states Panel vs Projector Power The Panel attempts to remain in sync with the Projector it controls at all times When the projector is on the Panel should be on and vice versa Therefore Panel power and projector power are used so
60. erly Note You may find it easiest to remove the four selection buttons while inserting the Legends 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 54 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Inserting the SM2 CHAS ONLY Screw each of your four Modules into place with the three screws provided See Coordinating Input Mapping with Modules and Legends for a discussion of Module placement longer screw Note As shown the long screw goes in the top hole de Figure 24 Attaching the Modules Note position of the long screw www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 55 i Attaching the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier optional d L ES If you are using the optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier you may wish to attach it as follows 1 Place the Preamplifier above the metal lip on the bottom rear side of the chassis 2 Use the three screws provided to secure the Preamplifier in place 3 Attach the 8 pin control cable to the chassis at the g port labeled Audio Follow Video Switcher a Expansion and then to the Preamplifier at the port _ labeled Auxiliary Control Port 0 2 Figure 25 Attaching the Audio Follow Video Pream
61. ess any buttons until the green Ready indicator comes on DIAGNOSIS Most projectors require a minimum power cycle time before they are ready receive user requests SOLUTION None This is not a Panel issue Each projector Driver is configured to reflect the minimum safe delay before attempting communicating with a given model of projector PROBLEM can turn the projector on but input selection and or volume keys aren t working or vice versa DIAGNOSIS 1 Cabling problem The Panel is not connected to the projector or configured for the wiring used SOLUTION for cabling problems Make sure the Panel is correctly configured and verify that all required cabling is correctly installed As discussed in Control Wiring Options the Configuration Utility indicates the necessary communications cabling www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 65 Remember that as an aid to troubleshooting communication we chose an IR emitter that lights up in the visible spectrum whenever it is emitting IR If your IR squirt is always lit or never lights even when you are sending a command that the Utility indicates is an IR command this is a sure sign that there is a problem with the Wired Remote IR configuration or cabling Some other common problems 1 RS 232 cabling Most projectors have specific cabling requirements for control via RS 232
62. ever you are free to leave all or part of this section unwired By default the SP3 AFVP is configured as a 4x1 composite video switcher For information on configuring the Preamplifier as a 2x1 S Video switcher see the SP3 AFVP Installation Guide Note Be sure to map your projector s version of VIDEO for all the composite video inputs switched through the Preamplifier or S VIDEO for all the S Video inputs switched through the Preamplifier 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 42 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide CONTROL WIRING OPTIONS This section describes the control wiring between the Panel and your projector RS 232 is almost always wired between the Panel and the projector Depending on the projector and your choice of projector commands you may also have to wire either infrared IR or wired remote control lines from the Panel to the projector As shown in Figure 13 the Configuration Utility s Wiring Options tab e lets you configure the Panel for IR or wired remote control and e shows which wiring options you need to run between the projector and Panel Deciding between Wired Remote and the IR Emitter With many projectors the choice of wired remote or IR emitter is up to you However some projectors do not have wired remote ports In these cases one of the options in the Utility is grayed out and you do not have a choice
63. figuration Utility configures your SmartPanel to work with your projector and lets you tailor its behavior for your installation Panel configuration consists of selecting a Projector Driver e setting configuration options and e downloading changes to the Panel www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 9 Changes made with the Utility are not sent to the Panel until you hit the Download Settings button Do not expect to see any changes in Panel behavior until changed settings are downloaded to the Panel The status bar The status bar at the bottom of the Utility window provides feedback on the current state of the Utility and Panel if itis connected and detected The first field farthest to the left identifies which Com Port the Utility is using to connect to the Panel The second field from the left indicates the Panel s connection status as follows e Panel Present indicates that the RS 232 cable is correctly connected to the Panel e Connected indicates that the RS 232 cable is connected to a device but that it does not appear to be a SmartPanel this can happen if the Panel is connected but not powered e Not Connected indicates that the RS 232 cable does not appear to be connected to any device Note When the Configuration Utility does not detect any Panel on the active Com Port the Download Settings button i
64. for each driver and the wiring and pinouts needed to connect the SmartPanel to a projector Application notes are in Adobe Acrobat format Please read the installation instructions if you ve never downloaded or installed a Driver Always read the Application Note before using any Driver 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 16 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Figure 7 The latest Drivers are always available on the SP Controls Inc website INPUT SOURCE SELECTION AND INPUT MAPPING im Smart Panel Configuration Utility File Communications Help Projector Selection Hidden Functions Timers Wiring Options Relays AFVP Change Projector Driver Loads Drivers to control different projectors Selected Projector Change Projector Driver Projector Name G E1200U Rev Input Mapping Section Configures commands sent to the projector when selection buttons are pressed Exit Download Settings COM1 Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 Figure 8 Input Mapping and changing the Projector Driver The SmartPanel makes changing the projected input source easy and intuitive To change the projector source press one of the Panel s four selection buttons Note The SmartPanel is not a switcher it is a control system The Panel controls input source selection
65. has a download only mode to ensure it can always be configured or updated In this mode the Panel does not communicate with the projector The only communication allowed while the Panel is in download only mode is the downloading of configuration or driver changes Download only mode allows reconfiguration of the Panel should configuration memory become corrupted Reconfiguration is essential in these cases as corrupt memory disrupts control of the projector and may in rare cases cause serious Panel behavior problems such as freezing When in download only mode the Panel the red Warm Up indicator LED blinks continuously while the Panel is The Panel automatically places itself in download only mode if it detects any of a variety of special conditions such as corrupted configuration memory or firmware compatibility problems 1 RS 232 power polling is suspended while the Panel is in download only mode Blinking of the Warm Up indicator when the Panel is off indicates that the projector is cooling see The Lockout Timer www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 11 Manually placing the Panel in download only mode The Panel is manually placed in download only mode by pressing and holding the On Off and Selection Four buttons while applying power This combination of keys was chosen because it is unlikely to occur by
66. he new settings by clicking Download Settings Fi e e Q The Panel will now send control commands and use timers appropriate to the Sharp XG E1200U Projector Driver Application Notes Every Projector Driver has a Projector Driver Application Note This document describes e the default configuration settings specified by the Driver e requirements for wiring to and controlling the projector e g RS 232 cable pinouts and e known problems with the projector or side effects of using specific features Always read the Application Note for tips and advice on using the Panel with the supported projector We put our time into the Application Notes so you don t waste yours learning every detail of every projector Note When you select a Driver and open it the Driver s default configuration is loaded even if the Panel is already configured for that Driver This allows you to restore a Driver s default settings The Drivers listed in the dialog vary depending on which Drivers you have installed www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 15 Projector Drivers and Application Notes on the Website SP Controls Inc is continually creating and updating Drivers New projector models are released the Panel is installed to control legacy projectors and existing Drivers are improved as we rec
67. he selection relays which control their behavior as a group e whether selection relay closure is momentary or maintained and e whether the relays indicate selection directly only one closed at a time per selection or encoded in binary as a group As shown in Figure 19 selection relay settings are configured using the Configuration Utility The Momentary checkbox under Selection Relays determines whether the selection relays as a group close momentarily or are maintained In the former case relays only close on selection change for a few hundred milliseconds When Maintained they remain closed as long as the Panel selection and power remain constant The Binary Selection checkbox determines whether selection relays as a group close on a one to one basis with selections or encode the current selection as a binary number There are a few switchers NEC s in particular that expect binary encoding check your switcher manual for specifications on how it expects to see the closure Be careful different models from the same manufacturer can vary 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 48 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Example 9 Using the Selection Relays with an External Switcher In this example you use selection relays to control an external switcher We assume that you have previously configured your Panel so that inputs two and four both map t
68. hen used as a Preamplifier as opposed to a switcher the Panel provides absolute volume control and indication regardless of projector model Note When the Panel is off audio and switched video are muted by the Preamplifier Note When the Preamplifier is connected to the SmartPanel the Panel automatically detects it and unless otherwise configured uses it to control volume A functional description of the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier Familiarize yourself with the audio section of the Preamplifier shown in Figure 16 On the left of the illustration four stereo inputs are shown Each input corresponds to one of the four Panel selection buttons If you select input one the leftmost selection when facing the front of the Panel the Preamplifier automatically switches out AUDIO INPUT 1 if you select input two the Preamplifier switches out AUDIO INPUT 2 and so Note The Preamplifier is intended to do all of your audio switching If the Preamplifiers audio output is wired to an external audio system there is no need to also run audio to the projector In our experience this is a real installation advantage as it keeps your line level wiring short 10 Note that the SP3 AFVP does not include a microphone level preamplifier When used with microphone level inputs a third party microphone preamplifier must be inserted before the signal reaches the Preamplifier 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Fra
69. his manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the Hidden Functions tab click in the Volume Up list box from the list that appears select ADJ UP click in the Volume Down list box from the list that appears select ADJ DOWN click in the Power Off list box from the list that appears select MENU click in the Input One list box from the list that appears select LENS SELECT click in the Input Two list box from the list that appears select ENTER click in the Input Three list box from the list that appears select ADJ LEFT click in the Input Four list box from the list that appears select ADJ RIGHT download the new settings by clicking Download Settings The Panel can now access features normally provided only through the remote control While holding On down press Off The Sharp s on screen menu should appear While the menu is visible the four ADJ functions On plus the Volume and two leftmost selection buttons let you navigate through the menu ENTER On plus selection button two selects menu options LENS SELECT On plus selection button one allows adjustment of lens effects such as Focus and Zoom again with the ADJ functions Note The hidden functions available vary by projector model We can only provide hidden functions to access the features built in to each projector www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930
70. hosen and inserted by the installer Since Legends and Modules are installer specified a wide variety of installations are accommodated without the need for any custom ordering Legends Legends identify the input devices or types associated with a Panel input A preprinted set of Legends is included with the Panel for a wide variety of common inputs Custom Legends can also be printed on transparency film see Inserting Legends for details Blank Legends are provided should you need to make custom Legends Selecting and Arranging Modules or Auxiliary Patch Points Four Modules are chosen and attached to the full size Panel chassis during installation These pre made metal plates provide connector hardware such as BNC s and RCA audio connectors Numerous Modules are available for the full size SmartPanel SP2 CHAS each with a different set of connectors These connectors provided patch points at the place of projector control Figure 21 shows some of the Modules currently available If your installation uses custom or unusual connectors order SP2 SWITCH Modules and have them drilled Similarly Auxiliary Patch Points may be chosen and attached to either the SBL 1050B Slide Out Drawer or SP2 RACKSM MOD for use with the control only Panel SP2 SMCHAS See the next section for more information on Auxiliary Patch Points Modules are named according to the connectors they provide Except for the SP2 BLANK blank Module each Module also
71. jector Driver Application Note for your projector for any notes about this issue Using RS 232 Power Polling When RS 232 Polling is selected the Panel receives power feedback from the projector by periodically sending it commands via RS 232 and analyzing the responses it receives We have found this type of feedback to be highly reliable Polling has the additional advantage that no custom hardware or extra wiring is required Note Fortunately it is becoming common for projectors to provide feedback about their power status via RS 232 However RS 232 polling is not yet available for all projectors Check the Projector Driver Application Note for your projector to determine if power polling is possible with your make and model If you cannot or do not want to use RS 232 polling a second option is to use a power Current Sensor Such sensors are widely available from other manufacturers at nominal cost Power current sensors work by monitoring the current being drawn by a projector to infer when the projector is on and off When the projector is on and therefore drawing a lot of power the current sensor closes a low voltage relay When this output is wired to the Panel the Panel can tell when the Projector is on and off There are downsides to the use of power current sensors in addition to the expense they add to an installation First they must be calibrated at the installation under field conditions which can require experimen
72. l Also make sure that you have correctly mapped inputs as installed and e connected each patch point source to the projector PROBLEM Some keys and commands seem to work while others do not especially some selections work while others do not DIAGNOSIS 1 Incomplete cabling If this problem affects some types of control but not others i e power controls work but selection controls do not the most likely explanation is that one control wire is correctly installed while the other is not SOLUTION for incomplete cabling problems As above verify that all control cables are correctly constructed and installed 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 66 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Alternately you may wish to do an A B test removal of each type of command wiring to determine which wire has failed Note The Configuration Utility indicates which selection and hidden function commands are sent via Wired Remote IR by pre pending an iconic symbol to the name of the command this may help isolate the nature of the problem DIAGNOSIS 2 The Audio Follow Video Preamplifier or external switcher is not working Confusing situations arise when a the projector is incorrectly controlled but an external switcher or the Preamplifier is functioning properly or b the projector is properly controlled but an external switcher or the
73. l The bar graph indicates volume like many other consumer devices with the number of LEDs lit proportional to volume in relative volume mode the projector is simply told to raise or lower its current volume The bar graph animates a roll to show that volume is being raised or lowered When the up or down volume buttons are not being pressed the bar graph does not show anything at all When using a projector s internal speakers these modes depend entirely on the projector and are not configurable We provide absolute volume control wherever possible However some projector models and communication protocols do not support absolute level volume commands In these cases the Panel sends relative volume commands When using the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier the Panel provides absolute volume control unless it is configured for use as a switcher only 8 When the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier is used as a switcher and the projector is used for volume control the Panel s volume mode depends on the projector www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 35 Note The Projector Driver Application Note for your projector indicates whether your projector supports absolute volume mode Again volume mode depends on the manufacture s control interface to the projector we have no control over this interface If your parti
74. lity to make sure that the Com Port you are using is enabled and configured correctly You don t need to worry about communications settings e g baud rate but you do need to make sure that the communication port you wish to connect through has not been disabled at the hardware level if you have used the Com Port before for other applications you should have no problems Note It is not necessary to disconnect the Panel from the projector to run the Configuration Utility www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 7 CONFIGURATION R232 ee a ray PORT 4 3 2 o 0 gin T AUDIO F QW VIDEO ACCESSORY BEES BUS avvad 6 Las ly c RS 232 Cable DB9 Male to Female straight through 12VDE Regulated Power Supply not included To Com Port on PC Figure 3 Connecting the SmartPanel to your computer CAUTION INDOOR USE ONLY Specifying a Com Port m Select COM Port Before configuring the SmartPanel you must specify the Com Port you are using to connect to it
75. mewhat interchangeably Projector power states are generally communicated to the user with indicators on the projector itself However these indicators usually LEDs are invisible to anyone holding a remote twenty feet away To alleviate user confusion about power states there are two power status indicators on the SmartPanel that communicate the projector s power state aredLED acts as a Warm Up indicator and agreen LED acts as Ready indicator The Ready indicator comes on when the Panel believes the projector is on and controllable It stays on as long as this is believed to be the case Note When the Panel is waiting for the projector bulb to strike the Ready light remains dark and the projector cannot be controlled Most projectors do not accept control during this time During lockout the power on command is queued it is not sent until delay expires Pressing Off cancels queued power on requests 7 In download only mode no communication takes place with the projector therefore buttons perform only cosmetic functions e g selecting an input changes the input displayed on the Panel but not command the projector to switch inputs Relays however function normally www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 27 The Warm Up Timer The Warm Up indicator lights up while the projector is warming up The in
76. ncisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 38 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide When the Preamplifier is installed and connected to the Panel chassis the Configuration Utility tab for the Preamplifier labeled AFVP becomes active as shown in Figure 17 The sections that follow describe each of the Preamplifier s configuration options in detail Note You can connect the SmartPanel to the Preamplifier without removing power from the chassis For details see Attaching the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier optional Note The audio output stage of the Preamplifier is buffered with an op amp that should be capable of driving a line up to 100 feet If you exceed that distance you may have to use additional line amplification im Smart Panel Configuration Utility Communications Help quesesesesusonsesesspessasst sensn sstusesen m rec ES ELLE INPUT 2 INPUT INPUT 4 Defeating the Pre Amp SS UII IT mid When enabled the AFVP behaves like a switcher AUDIO INPUTS Defeat GAIN Jr OdB to 10dB Preamp This disables the Configures Gain 4l 4l unit s volume gain JA EHE control Check this per channel h thi TREBLE Q Configures Treble 12dB to 1298 volume per channel 4 E ZAPEN Configures Bass BASS pita per channel 12dB to 12dB 9 Defeating EQ When enabled the
77. nes such as remote mouse controls or checksums are not easily generated on the fly Also IR commands work best in certain cases They are usually the best choice for commands which repeat rapidly e g zoom and focus Finally in many cases the commands available via IR Wired Remote are not available via RS 232 and vice versa Note In some cases control wiring requirements depend on your input and hidden function mapping In these cases you should be aware when selecting Hidden Functions and performing input mapping that commands that will be sent via Wired Remote IR are indicated by a small icon before their names 12 Certain projectors and configurations send all commands via RS 232 or all via Wired Remote IR 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 44 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide RELAYS In addition to controlling the ys ara S c projector the SmartPanel provides D configurable relays that can be used p SS ELAYS 500mA MAX CURRENT to control other devices common to SELECTION small projector installations such as EXT OS at switchers screens and lights wa f uns he Dee ro There are two sets of relays on the SDN ELLEN EC EP a back of the Panel as shown in ile die elle
78. ntally or because its configuration has been corrupted or does not match a newly installed firmware upgrade Note If the Warm Up indicator blinks when the Panel is off when trying to turn the projector on the Panel is in lockout mode and the configurable Lockout delay is timing out See The Lockout Timer for more information SOLUTION 1 If this problem occurs only once the Panel may have been accidentally placed into Download Only Mode see Download Only Mode In rare instances this mode may be entered if the Panel unexpected resets while certain keys are being depressed Removing and then restoring power to the Panel or downloading to it from the Configuration Utility should return the Panel to normal operation 2 If you have upgraded the Panel firmware this behavior is to be expected Details on how to reconfigure your Panel should have come with your upgrade If in doubt check the SP Controls website for more information 3 If you have not upgraded your Panel firmware the onboard memory may have become corrupted You will not be able to retrieve to restore the configuration of your Panel but may be able to return the Panel to use by re downloading to it using the Configuration Utility 4 If reconfiguration efforts fail your memory may have been damaged Contact your vendor or SP Controls customer support 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 70 Smar
79. o the VIDEO input ona Sharp XG 1200U as in Example 2 You want to use an external switcher to switch the sources wired to inputs two and four You configure the relays for use with an Altinex switcher that needs momentary closure but not binary encoding as shown in Figure 19 To configure and wire the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the Relays tab check the Momentary checkbox under Selection Relays make sure the Binary Selection checkbox is clear download the new settings by clicking Download Settings wire the relays to the external control input on the switcher so that the relay labeled Selection 2 appropriately selects one input into the switcher and the relay labeled Selection 3 appropriately selects the other wire the output of the switcher to the VIDEO input of the Sharp Now whenever the Panel selection changes to either two or four the switcher will switch the appropriate video signal to the Projector VIDEO input Assuming you have correctly mapped inputs two and four to switch the projector to its VIDEO input as in Example 2 the correct video signal will be displayed www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 49 MODULES AND LEGENDS The SmartPanel patch points and their identifying labels are c
80. olume modes sss enne enne enne nennen nnn 34 USING THE PROJECTOR S SPEAKERS dtr IDE ed RUP MER RIED HERREN RERO EE 35 USING THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER eese emm een enemies 35 When you need the Preamplifier eese seen ener 36 What the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier does for 37 A functional description of the Audio Follow Video 37 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER cessere enne 38 EQUALIZATION edad dde d vulc v ae uei nd de Waid dtc nd 39 Defeating equalization esses EEEE A ERN ESKEAREN E RARAN senes 39 GAIN EE 40 Defeating Gain converting the Preamplifier into 41 VIDEO SWITCHING WITH THE AUDIO FOLLOW VIDEO PREAMPLIFIER eese 41 CONTROL WIRING enne nnne nnn 42 DECIDING BETWEEN WIRED REMOTE AND THE IR EMITTER sss eene nennen 42 Using Wired remote te e RR eee ee ee eee 42 Using the included IR Emitter sss sss nnne enint nennen nnn 42 WHEN THE
81. ower Relays Selection Relays ON e e C OFF v Momentary Momentary Iv Iv Binary Selection These settings allow you to choose the These setting change how the selection way the POWER relays operate relays operate The external switcher that you These relays may be used for screens are controlling should indicate what type of lifts rack power etc closure is expected Exit Download Settings COM1 Panel Present Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 f Figure 19 Configuring relays www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 47 Selection Relays The rightmost four relays numbered 4 to 7 are selection relays which open and RELAYS 500mA MAX CURRENT close according to the current selection SELECTION of the Panel EXT SWITCHER CTRL 2 1 r When the Panel is powered off all of the selection relays open MAINT MOM MOM T m gy Most small switchers e g those made by Altinex accept contact closure SOS 5 control of their switching The selection relays are intended to be used to control Figure 20 Selection relays Panel rearview such switchers CF HOD There are two configuration options for t
82. pcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 43 When the Panel uses RS 232 and Wired Remote IR The Configuration Utility uses pictures to indicate the control wires you need to run based on your projector and configuration decisions The three possibilities are RS 232 Wired Remote and IR the latter two being mutually exclusive The Application Note for your projector s Driver provides specific instructions for the control wiring you need to run such as RS 232 pin outs and port names Note Pin outs for RS 232 can vary considerably from projector to projector Always read the Projector Driver Application Note for details on how to wire to your projector before attempting control Note Though you only need to wire the control wires shown it makes sense to always wire RS 232 and Wired Remote IR in case you reconfigure your Panel later Why the Panel uses both RS 232 and Wired Remote IR To completely or best control a projector we often require you to wire both RS 232 and Wired Remote IR RS 232 projector commands are used whenever sensible as the communication is comparatively reliable However RS 232 is not always feasible as the projector command set varies by manufacturer and often by model While some manufacturers do a good job designing their command set and protocols many do not Finally some codes especially dynamic o
83. plifier Note Never plug the 8 pin control cable into the port labeled Accessory Bus Doing so may damage your AFVP or Panel Note Though recommended the Preamplifier does not have to be physically secured to the Panel chassis You may find you cannot attach the Preamplifier if you are using a shallower than recommended backbox or are installing the SmartPanel in an environment where space is limited In this case you may skip steps one and two Note Be sure to correctly position the keying pin on the cable Note Be sure to correctly position the keying pin on the cable 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 56 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide SMARTPANEL INSTALLATION Installing the Terminal Blocks CORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT GOOD FOR FINAL GOOD FOR POLARITY COULD INSTALLATION TESTING BE REVERSED Figure 26 Installing the phoenix connector terminal blocks The included phoenix connector terminal blocks can be inserted onto their headers in three different ways two correct and one incorrect as shown in Figure 26 Note We recommend using only the two leftmost methods shown in Figure 26 The rightmost method allows terminal blocks to be inserted backwards which can cause communications failure and power to be inserted with the wrong polarity Note Never pry under a terminal block with a
84. projector or e when another device is used to independently control volume Example 7 Adjusting Gain Settings In this example you configure your Preamplifier to boost the gain for input two This example assumes you have purchased installed and connected an Audio Follow Video Preamplifier to the Panel To configure the Panel and Preamplifier in this manner e connect the Panel to the Preamplifier and your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved Select the AFVP tab It should appear as in Figure 17 make sure the Defeat Preamplifier box is not checked and the gain knobs are not grayed out click the right arrow beneath the second knob in the GAIN row until the knob rotates all the way clockwise download the new settings by clicking Download Settings As soon as the Panel successfully downloads and resets you should hear the difference Uncheck the box and repeat to hear the boosted versions again Video Switching with the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier The video switching portion of the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier provides four 4x1 composite video switching or 2x1 S Video switching as shown in the bottom of Figure 16 Video switching is provided for your convenience when working with projectors that have a limited number of video inputs Video switching on the Preamplifier is automatic and is tied to input selection Video switching is not defeatable how
85. purchased installed and connected an Audio Follow Video Preamplifier to the Panel To configure the Panel and Preamplifier in this manner e connect the Panel to the Preamplifier and your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the AFVP tab It should appear as in Figure 17 Make sure the Defeat EQ Settings box is not checked and the equalization knobs are not grayed out click the right arrow beneath the eftmost knob in the BASS row until the knob rotates all the way clockwise click the eft arrow beneath the third knob in the TREBLE row until the knob rotates all the way counterclockwise download the new settings by clicking Download Settings The Preamplifier will now equalize inputs one and three in a clearly audible manner Equalization can be verified by performing an A B test as follows e provide consistent audio sources for inputs one and three e Select input one or three check the Defeat EQ Settings checkbox and e re download the settings to the Panel As soon as the Panel successfully downloads and resets you should hear the difference Uncheck the box and repeat to hear the equalized versions again Gain settings are configurable on a per channel basis Knob order matches that of the input mapping on the Projector Selection tab input one leftmost Gain settings provide up to 10dB of boost for input devices that are relatively too soft Gain i
86. r you already have the Auxiliary Patch Points for your installation A discussion of Patch Points is included in Auxiliary Patch Points below Auxiliary Patch Point arrangement on a rack mount or drawer is a decision you and your client make together We recommend discussing the arrangement of Patch Points with your clients especially those that will actually use the Panel before installation There is no standard order for Auxiliary Patch Points since every installation has different users devices and Patch Points Making it All Work Together The Legends inserted during assembly should identify the source associated with each permanently installed device such as VCR or DVD and the type of input for any Module such Aux Video or Laptop See Inserting Legends for instructions on inserting the Legends If an external switcher is used the Panel must be configured to control it See Relays below for details on how to configure the Panel to control an external switcher Finally your wiring e g of patch points and permanent source devices to the projector must be consistent with your configuration choices Be sure to document all the choices you make for your future reference It s a good idea to provide the client with a copy of the Panel s configuration details in case someone else updates or troubleshoots the room in the future Note In our experience mistakes are minimized if the person who as
87. r model for a list of the inputs available on a specific model of projector see the Projector Driver Application Note that accompanies the projector s Driver The input list is identical for each of the four buttons Any button can be mapped to any projector input Note A button can be mapped to any input regardless of how the other buttons are mapped When more than one button is mapped to the same projector input an external switcher must be used to switch between source devices the Panel s selection relays can control this switcher Note The Modules shown on the Configuration Utility panel graphic do not change during input mapping There is no fixed correspondence between projector inputs and Modules A note on using relays to control an external switcher External switchers are commonly used when multiple input sources are mapped to a single projector input We assume you are familiar with using switchers in this fashion The SmartPanel can control external switchers such as those manufactured by Altinex with its configurable low voltage selection relays These relays close according to the active selection and can be configured for either momentary or maintained closure See Selection Relays below for specifics on how to use selection relays to control an external switcher Note An external switcher may be unnecessary when using the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier as it provides 4x1 composite video or 2x1 S Video swi
88. s disabled The rightmost field provides feedback on any download in progress The remaining fields display version information about the attached Panel These fields are discussed in the sections that follow Panel settings are retrieved by the Configuration Utility The Utility retrieves the current settings of any Panel connected to the computer When the connected Panel s current settings are retrieved the third and fourth fields in the status bar display the firmware and memory format revision numbers of the Panel for customer support use After Panel settings are retrieved the Utility opens the Projector Driver file last downloaded to the Panel If this Driver is not in the directory into which the Utility was installed a dialog labeled Open Proj File will appear and prompt you to find the Driver prj file If you know where this file is identify it If it is not available for example because the Panel was originally configured with a different computer press Cancel Once Panel settings are retrieved you can examine and modify them as described in Part Il Configuring and Using the Panel Note Do not change configuration settings when no Panel is connected or before Panel settings are retrieved Changes made before connecting the Panel or before the Panel is recognized by the Utility will be overwritten if existing settings are retrieved 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 ww
89. s have different numbers and different types of inputs not to mention different conventions on how sources are labeled and selected e the large SmartPanel Modules are designed to be arranged in any order while the selection buttons occupy fixed locations on the Panel e every installation has different input source devices to switch between and e several selectable sources may use the same input at the projector and be switched by a third party switcher The Configuration Utility allows you to specify which of a projector s inputs is switched to when each selection button is pressed As shown in Figure 6 each selection button is graphically associated with a projector input The input associated with or mapped to a particular selection button is shown in the box called out for that button The input displayed for each selection button is the one the projector is instructed to switch to when that button is pressed 5 The Audio Follow Video Preamplifier provides is configurable to provide 4x1 composite video or 2x1 S Video switching See Video Switching with the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 18 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide To change button s input mapping click the input box associated with it A list of the projector s built in inputs appears in the form of a pulldown list box Inputs vary by projecto
90. s minimizes the chance of unpleasant surprises and support calls It is particularly important to discuss whether situations will arise when projectors will be used for long periods without control being necessary for example to project a campus network feed Note Shutdown cannot be configured to occur based on time of day 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 30 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Example 5 Configuring the Inactivity Shutdown Timer In this example your client asks to use the Inactivity Shutdown Feature You discuss the matter and decides that the projector should shut off after three hours without a button press as shown in Figure 12 To configure the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the Timers tab enable the timer by clicking to check the Inactivity Shutdown Timer checkbox click in the Inactivity Shutdown Timer value box and type 180 download the new settings by clicking Download Settings The Panel will now automatically shut itself and the projector off if the projector is turned on and 180 minutes goes by without any Panel button being pressed To test this turn the projector on and wait If no buttons are pressed for an hour the Panel will automatically turn itself and the projector off www spcontrols com
91. s primarily for use when mixing consumer and professional gear on the source side or consumer gear on the input side with professional gear on the output amplifier side Gain is useful in these cases since reference line level for professional and consumer equipment is different The default gain setting of OdB prevents the Preamplifier from boosting the signal at all i e if the input is a 1V sine wave the output is a 1V sine wave Note Increasing gain also increases the noise floor Gain should only be used when absolutely necessary www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 41 Defeating Gain converting the Preamplifier into a switcher The Defeat Preamplifier check box converts the Preamplifier into a switcher When preamplification is defeated the SmartPanel does not use the Preamplifier for volume control Instead it uses the Preamplifier only for switching and sends volume commands to the projector In this case the Panel s volume indication behaves exactly as if the Preamplifier were not present Therefore If the projector only supports relative volume mode volume display reverts to relative You might want to use the Preamplifier as a switcher e for installations that use the projector s speakers as the only audio output device but use the Preamplifier for switching to minimize the wiring that must be run to the
92. s you to select a feedback mechanism by disabling the None option The side effects of getting out of sync with these projectors would be disastrous from a control point of view the projector and Panel could remain indefinitely out of sync 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 34 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide VOLUME Volume Up Sutton Volume Controls and Indication Volume indicator The SmartPanel volume controls are easy to use e increase volume press the Volume Up button e decrease volume press the Volume Down Button Volume Down button Figure 14 Volume control and Volume is indicated by the LED bar graph to the indication right of the volume buttons Volume display can be relative or absolute The SmartPanel can control volume either through the projector s internal speakers or with an external audio solution The former has the advantage of low cost the latter provides considerably higher audio quality External audio solutions require the purchase installation and configuration of our optional Audio Follow Video Preamplifier We believe the Preamplifier is extremely cost competitive especially given the features it provides The volume indicator LED bar graph displays volume relatively or absolutely according to the mode the Panel is in e n absolute volume mode projector volume is always set to an exact leve
93. sembles and installs the Panel also configures it www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 21 AUXILIARY COMPUTER 1 VCR COMPUTER 2 VIDEO P Macintosh Video Audio Audio Audio L R L R L R Ez FR FA A AA e INPUT SELECTION 4 mapped to send the VIDEO command to the projector INPUT SELECTION 3 mapped to send the RGB2 command to the projector INPUT SELECTION 2 mapped to send the VIDEO command to the projector INPUT SELECTION 1 mapped to send the RGB1 command to the projector Figure 9 Example coordination of Input Mapping with Modules and Legends 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 22 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide HIDDEN FUNCTIONS The SmartPanel can control more than volume input selection and power Up to seven additional commands can be mapped to the buttons on the Panel These commands called hidden functions let users access advanced projector features Typical hidden functions in today s installations include on screen menus Picture in Picture digital zoom image adjustment and lens controls Hidden functions are us
94. shown in Figure 27 Wiring Panel power Check the polarity of the power inputs If you are using the supplied Terminal Blocks make sure they are connected as shown in Figure 26 Installing the phoenix connector terminal blocks The Panel is diode protected from incorrect polarity PROBLEM When power on the Panel all of its indicators slowly and continuously cycle DIAGNOSIS The Panel is repeatedly resetting and running through its hardware self test www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 63 SOLUTION This behavior has sometimes been observed when power to the Panel is removed and restored and may occur when power is not correctly wired Alternately the phoenix connector terminal block bringing power onto the Panel may not be firmly seated Ensure that the provided 12V DC Power Supply is correctly connected to the Panel through either the main or optional 12V power inputs as shown in Figure 27 Wiring Panel power You may wish to remove and restore power to the Panel If power appears to be correctly wired and removing and restoring power does not remedy this behavior the Panel may be damaged PROBLEM The Panel turns itself off every time turn it on within a few seconds DIAGNOSIS If this happens after a short delay e g 30 seconds the Panel may be expecting and not receiving power feedback from the projec
95. tPanel Configuration and Installation Guide SPECIFICATIONS 25 w i Shipping weight Finish 10 25 w x 8 25 1 00 d h www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 71 CONTACTING SP CONTROLS The SP Controls website at www spcontrols com provides e Up to date information about SP Controls product offerings and the SmartPanel e Software updates including updates and fixes for the Configuration Utility latest Projector Drivers and Projector Driver Application Notes e Updates to this documentation Acomplete Product List and information on forthcoming products and peripherals Customer support If you are having problems with the installation or have questions about the product please call the SP Controls technical support line at 877 367 8444 extension 7 Customer support is also provided through the SP Controls website Specific questions or help requests should be directed via e mail to help spcontrols com SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue So San Francisco CA 94080 USA 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 WWW Spcontrols com 72 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide WARRANTY SP Controls warrants all SmartPanels and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purch
96. tation Second as projector bulbs age or other factors at the installation change the sweet spot can drift and the sensor may need adjustment Finally the sensor must be located at the projector but its output must be wired back to the Panel resulting in an additional wire run See Control Wiring for more information on how to connect a third party sensor to the Panel Doing without power feedback A final option is to use no feedback at all This option is chosen by selecting None Doing without power status feedback is strongly discouraged We believe it is always a good idea to provide the Panel with feedback Consider the following examples of the situations that can arise when the Panel is unable to determine the power state of the projector A projector automatically turns itself off after not receiving a valid video input for ten minutes some models do this The Panel continues to indicate that the projector is on Auser turns the projector on with a remote control The Panel remains off and cannot control the projector www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 33 These and similar cases should be avoided since they undermine user trust in the Panel and installation as a whole Note Some projectors use the same command for on and off If you are using one of these projectors the Configuration Utility force
97. tching See Video Switching with the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 19 Example 2 Mapping Inputs In this example you configure your Panel input mappings for an installation using a Sharp XG E1200U You map input one to RGB 1 input three to RGB 2 and inputs two and four to VIDEO as shown in Figure 8 Since this installation uses two video sources and the Sharp has only one video input we ll assume you re using an external switcher or the Audio Follow Video Preamplifier to switch video before it reaches the projector s VIDEO in We also assume that the Panel has been configured with the Sharp XG E1200U pr j Driver as shown in Example 1 To configure the Panel in this manner connect the Panel to your computer and run the Configuration Utility wait for current Panel settings to be retrieved select the Projector Selection tab click in the Input One list box from the list that appears select RGB 1 click in the Input Two list box from the list that appears select VIDEO click in the Input Three list box from the list that appears select RGB 2 click in the Input Four list box from the list that appears select VIDEO download the new settings by clicking Download Settings The Panel s selection buttons one and three will now make the Sharp switch to its RGB 1 and RBG 2 inputs resp
98. te www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 69 PROBLEM When run the Configuration Utility while connected to the Panel get an error message telling me that the firmware of the Panel does not match that expected by the Utility DIAGNOSIS 1 You are trying to use updated firmware with an old version of the Utility or an updated version of the Utility with old firmware SOLUTION for firmware version difference The Utility verifies version information before attempting to download to the Panel A mismatch should only be detected if you have replaced the firmware on your Panel or are using a software update of the Configuration Utility on your Panel Check the SP Controls website for information on firmware and software updates and the appropriateness of their use in your installation and situation DIAGNOSIS 2 If you have not updated your firmware or software but are getting this error the most likely cause is hardware failure SOLUTION for hardware failure The Panel s microprocessor has somehow been damaged or corrupted Contact your vendor as your Panel most likely needs to be repaired PROBLEM The red Warm Up indicator blinks when the Panel is on DIAGNOSIS The Panel is awaiting configuration The Panel is in download only mode as described in Download Only Mode either because this mode was selected accide
99. that you find the Panel intuitive to use Two Form Factors to Fit Every Installation The SmartPanel comes in two form factors to fit every installation and budget Full Size SmartPanel The assembled SmartPanel in Figure 1 is configurable with four Modules and three Auxiliary Modules The Modules provide point of control connection for portable projector sources such as laptops so users can patch in and control the system at the same location Modules are chosen ordered and attached by the installer Selection only Modules with no patch points are available for permanently installed devices and blanks are available for installations that have fewer than four input devices Note Facing the front of the Panel the leftmost Module is input one and the rightmost input four The Mini SmartPanel is an elegant small footprint alternative for installations where space or aesthetics are at a premium The Mini SmartPanel provides the same comprehensive control over projectors as the full size Panel without integrated patch points Auxiliary Patch Points can be integrated when the Panel is mounted in a drawer SBL 1050B or rack SP2 RACKSM MOD The Mini SmartPanel is available in several finishes to match any d cor Note Unless otherwise noted instructions and directions apply to both form factors The full size SmartPanel and control only SmartPanel are identical from a configuration and wiring perspective Only the fa
100. the Preamplifier or Panel may be damaged If the Utility doesn t even recognize that the Panel is connected see below PROBLEM When run the Configuration Utility the Panel is not recognized DIAGNOSIS The Utility is not detecting the Panel through the configured Com Port SOLUTION 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com 68 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide 1 Ensure that the Panel is receiving power The Configuration Utility cannot configure the Panel unless it is receiving power it does not have to be on however 2 Make sure the correct RS 232 cable is connecting your PC with the Panel Use of the wrong cable prevents the Utility from recognizing the Panel 3 Make sure the Com Port you are using is not disabled by Windows or being used by any other program 4 Make sure the Utility is trying to use the correct Com Port identified on the far left of the Utility status bar If you are using a different Com Port than you specified during installation you must choose a port the first time the Utility is run use the Communications pulldown in the Utility to select the new port 5 If the Panel exhibits other problems e g it does not respond to button presses there may be a problem with the Driver loaded or hardware See below for the former case otherwise you may need to contact SP Controls or your vendor for support PROBLEM
101. the Relays tab check the ON checkbox for the relay labeled PWR ON MAINT 1 check the ON checkbox for the relay labeled PWR ON MOM 2 check the OFF checkbox for the relay labeled PWR OFF MOM 3 make sure the Momentary checkbox for the relay labeled PWR ON MAINT 1 is clear check the Momentary checkbox for the relay labeled PWR ON MOM 2 check the Momentary checkbox for the relay labeled PWR OFF MOM 3 download the new settings by clicking Download Settings wire the relays to the screen controls as indicated i e wire the relay labeled PWR OFF MOM 3 and the relay labeled PWR ON MOM 2 to the screen s Up and Down controls respectively Now whenever the Panel powers on the screen will go down since the PWR ON MOM relays closes momentarily simulating a button press Likewise when the projector turns off the PWR OFF MOM relay closes momentarily causing the screen to rise The first power relay PWR ON MAINT remains unwired Since it is configured to stay closed as long as the system is powered a possible use for it would be to connect it to a power controller to switch power to an external audio amplifier 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 www spcontrols com SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 46 im Smart Panel Configuration Utility File Communications Help PWR Oh OFF voy mn pen m m N ri m Panel P
102. tor SOLUTION Check the configuration of the Panel Depending on your projector and installation the Panel may be configured for either current sensing via a third party current sensor or for power polling via RS 232 If you configured the Panel to is use the current sensor option make sure the sensor is correctly installed calibrated and connected to the Panel If you configured the Panel to poll for power via RS 232 also the factory default setting make sure the RS 232 to the projector is correctly installed and has not come loose Note Power feedback can be disabled with the Configuration Utility However we strongly recommend that the Panel be configured to verify projector power state PROBLEM The Panel shuts itself and the projector off after a long delay at least several minutes DIAGNOSIS 1 The projector may be configured for an Inactivity Shutdown and be shutting down when its timer expires and no key has been pressed for the configured delay SOLUTION for Inactivity Shutdown Timer configuration Check your Panel s configuration settings The Inactivity Shutdown Timer delay may have been set for too short a time You may wish to disable this feature entirely See The Inactivity Shutdown Timer for more information Note It is recommended that this feature be used to preserve the projector lamp bulb for this reason in most cases a very long delay 240 or more minutes is a better choice than disabling
103. turning the projector on within sixty five seconds of turning it off Trying to turn the Panel on during this time will queue the power on command but not send it until the timer expires i Smart Panel Configuration Utility File Projector Selection Hidden Functions Timers Wiring Options Relays AFYP pre Communications Help Lockout Timer Configures Prevent Powe Lockout Time econds after power The Lockout Timer specifies the amount of time the projector is allowed to cool between ge this setting Enables the Inactivity Shutdown Timer Configures Inactivity Shutdown Time of inutes of inactivity When this feature is enabled the Panel shuts the projector down after the specified time elapses without and button press The timer resets if any Panel button is pushed Exit Download Settings Firmware Rev 0 72 Memory Format 2 7 COM1 Panel Present Figure 12 The Lockout and Inactivity Shutdown Timers The Inactivity Shutdown Timer The Inactivity Shutdown Timer lets the Panel shut itself and the projector off automatically if a specified time passes during which no Panel button is pressed This is useful in situations in which the projector might be accidentally left on www spcontrols com 2002 8 SP Controls Inc 930 Linden Ave So San Francisco CA 94080 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Page 29 By default this feature is disabl
104. w spcontrols com 10 SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Guide Configuration changes are saved to the Panel with the Download Settings button found in the lower right corner of the Configuration Utility Downloading is only possible after the Panel is correctly connected and its existing settings have been retrieved While downloading the cursor becomes an hourglass and a bar graph indicator at the lower right of the Utility flushes to indicate progress Downloading should take no more than thirty seconds After a successful download the Panel resets itself Changes are effective as soon as a download finishes and the Panel resets If for some reason the Panel does not reset you should download again Occasionally communications may fail during downloading If any errors occur during download try downloading again If you are unable to successfully download make sure the Panel has been detected If you never successfully download put the Panel in download only mode as described below Note Future revisions of the Configuration Utility software will allow users to save copies of Panel configuration settings on the PC but this is not supported in the initial release Check the SP Controls website for new versions Note The AFVP tab of the Utility is active only when an Audio Follow Video Preamplifier is connected to the Panel The Panel automatically detects whether a Preamplifier is present The SmartPanel

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