Using Multiple Projectors - Runco Reflection VX-3c Owner's Operating Manual

3.8

Using Multiple Projectors

When working with multiple projectors, you may want to use the RS-232 or RS-422 serial ports
to chain the projectors together in a network that you control from either a keypad or a comput-
er/controller (see 2.9, Serial Port Connections). Or you may prefer that each projector stands
alone, in which case you will probably use a single IR remote keypad. In either case, you can
switch back and forth between broadcasting to all projectors or controlling each projector indi-
vidually.
Assigning a "Projector#"!
Make sure you have assigned a unique projector number to each projector present - this number
will be required in order get the exclusive attention of an individual projector. To assign a pro-
jector number:
Press
Menu
"Projector#" and enter a three-digit number (000 to 999) for identifying the current projector.
Press
Enter
Repeat for each projector, using a unique three-digit number for each. Once every projector has
its own number, you can begin to control the network.
Controlling One Projector!
If you are using an IR remote, press
number you have assigned to the projector you wish to control. All keypad commands will then
affect this projector exclusively until you press
you switch to broadcast mode (below).
If you are using a wired remote keypad (optional) in a network of projectors, make sure that the
projector to which the keypad is connected has its "Broadcast Keys" option checked. Press to
bring up the editable box. Enter the three-digit number assigned to the projector you want to
control - keypad commands will now affect only the desired projector until you press
again and enter a different number, or until you switch to broadcast mode (below).
NOTES: 1) If you are using a computer or controller to issue commands, use the correct RS-
232 software command to gain control of a single projector.
Figure 3.26. Status Menu (SAMPLE)
and select the Communications menu. In the Communications menu, scroll down to
to accept the entry, or to cancel.
Exit
to display an editable window. Enter the three-digit
Proj
again and enter a different number, or until
Proj
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OPERATION
Proj