Configuration and ConnectionsSony LCD Compatible Installation
SYSTEM 4
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PROJECTOR COMMUNICATIONS KIT
ATTENTION!
PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT FOR IMPORTANT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
THIS KIT HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
Kit Type: SONY LCD compatible
Included Communications Adapter(s):
Quantity Part Number Description
1 26-483-01 ADP, IR COMM
1 26-473-01 ADP, UNV, “E”
THE TABLE BELOW LISTS THE POSSIBLE CONFIGURATION(S) AND CORRESPONDING
COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER(S) FOR YOUR PROJECTOR MANUFACTURER’S VARIOUS
MODELS. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR SWITCHER HAS BEEN CONFIGURED AS
INDICATED BY THE “✔” IN THE “CONFIG AS” COLUMN. IF Y OUR PROJECTOR MODEL
DIFFERS FROM THIS CONFIGURATION, YOU MUST RECONFIGURE Y OUR SWITCHER
WITH THE CORRECT SETTINGS.
PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR COMPLETE CONFIGURATION AND
SIGNAL CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS SWITCHER HAS BEEN CONFIGURED FOR: SONY LCD VPL-X600 or
SONY VPL-X2000U
Config MODEL SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 PROJ COMM
as 1 2 3 4 CABLE ADAPTER
✔ Sony VPL-X600 off on off on 0 0 3 5 1 J15 26-483-01
✔ Sony VPL-X2000U off on off on 0 0 3 5 1 J15 26-483-01
Sony RS-232 off on off on 0 0 8 E 0 J15 26-473-01
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Connecting System 4
[System 4xi model and software
version displayed here]
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stem 4xi
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setup.
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If the System 4xi is already configured for a Sony LCD VPL-X600 projector, go
to step 4. If it is not set up correctly, it will be necessary to change switch
settings on the System 4xi ’s Main Controller Board. Begin at Step 1 to verify the
correct configuration.
1. Use the Front Panel to display the Information Menu to verify that the System 4xi
is already set up for the Sony LCD projector. Apply power to the System 4xi and
do the following:
a. Press to display the MENU SELECT on the LCD screen.
b. Press or to step to Menu 8.
c. Press to select this menu.
d. Press or to display the configuration. The example to the left is general,
yours will show the System 4xi model name, the software version and the
following information:
PRJ = SONY
PRJ BAUD = 9600
UNIT No. = 000
HST BAUD = 9600 (value depends upon setup Menu 3)
2. Go to the procedure on page 2-3 of the
System 4xi cover. Then go to page 2-4 and refer to the configuration below to
set up the Main Controller board. Continue with Step 3 (below) when the
configuration is correct.
System 4xi User’s Manual
to remove the
Config
as
✔
Model
Sony LCD VPL-X600
SW4
3. Double-check your work and be sure the System 4xi cover is on securely.
SW6
SW1
1 2 3 4
off on off on 0 0
SW2
SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6
351
SW3
SW1
4
PROJ
CABLE
SW5
J15
3
2
J15
1
Comm
Adapter
26-4
ON
83-01
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4. Install the System 4xi in its place of operation (i.e. rack), but not powered on.
__________ Changes in some switch configurations are not detected until the power is
removed at the AC cord, and then restored.
Refer to the following connection diagram and continue.
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5. Verify that the IR Comm Adapter is configured correctly (refer to the
Adapter User’s Guide
). Connect the 3.5 mm male plug end of the supplied
cable into the “OUT” jack of the IR Comm Adapter. Connect the other end of the
cable into the “CONTROL S IN” port of the projector. If a hardwired remote or
host controller is being implemented, connect that device to the “IN” jack of the
IR Comm Adapter.
6. Plug the 15-pin HD connector of the Projector Communications Extension cable
into the PJ Comm port on the System 4xi. Connect the other end of the cable
into the IR Comm Adapter’s “PROJECTOR CONTROL” port.
______ Secure all of the connector screws.
7. Plug the (4 or 5) BNC connectors from one end of the (user-supplied) RGBS/HV
cable into the System 4xi output Connect the 15-pin male end of the RGBS/HV
cable into “INPUT A” of the projector.
Use the illustration below as a guide when connecting the System 4xi to a Sony
LCD projector. Refer to Sony documentation to continue the installation.
Hardwired remote/
host controller
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
IR Comm
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○
IR Comm Adapter
26-483-01
Cable
26-485-01
Female
9-pin
15-pin
CC 50'
15-pin
____________ In a rack mount, do NOT allow the weight of the cables to be supported by the
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System 4xi. See page 2-5 for cabling guidelines.
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