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Summary of Contents for SP Controls PixiePlus Projector Controller for Epson
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Page 1: Installation Guide
PixiePlus™ ® Projector Controller for Epson Installation Guide (Decora™ wall plate not included) Patent US 7,334,067 ELPSP10... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur- er's instructions. - Page 3 The PixiePlus (PXE-DCM+) Projector Controller for Epson ® (ELPSP10) is a single- gang AV control device configured to provide power, source selection, and volume control of any compatible Epson projector with RS-232. Users who wish to control an Epson projector with the Projector Controller’s preconfiguration may disregard the PixiePlus programming instructions.
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Page 4: Installation Overview
II. Installation Overview Bezel Inserts Circuit Board Single-Gang Wall Box (not included) • 1 PixiePlus Circuit Board • 6 White Plastic Button Inserts and 7 Rubberized Button Pads • PXE-DCM-RTC Real Time Clock Module • PXE-DCM-CAT5-ADAPTER – PixiePlus CAT5 Output Adapter •... - Page 5 III. PixiePlus Installation The Projector Controller for Epson is preconfigured to use the Discrete Power, 4- Button Source, and Volume Control button modules. To function with the PixiePlus preconfiguration codes, these button modules must be used. If you wish to reconfigure the PixiePlus with alternate controls, you may replace those button modules as needed with buttons that match the control codes you wish to use.
- Page 6 III. PixiePlus Installation cont’d 2. Attach Bezel After selecting the appropriate insert modules, place them against the circuit board and secure them in place with the bezel. Bezel Inserts Pixie Board Be sure the bezel is placed right-side-up. The SP Controls logo should be right-side-up.
- Page 7 The PixiePlus DCM interface connects to the ceiling plate ( ) with a single CAT5 cable. The ceiling plate provides a female DB9 for RS-232 connection to the Epson pro- jector, using a straight-through RS-232 serial cable (not included). An IR emitter (included) connects to the ceiling plate with a captive screw connection.
- Page 8 IV. Wiring PixiePlus to Display Device cont’d 3. Connect the to the with a CAT5 cable. Ceiling Plate CAT5 to PixiePlus PXE-DCM+ 6VDC Power Supply to Outlet RS-232 Serial Cable 4. For use with the AP-60: connect the IR emitter to the two-position captive screw IR output on the ceiling plate.
- Page 9 V. Reprogram PixiePlus This section describes how to reprogram the PixiePlus control codes, which will not be necessary for most installations. The Projector Controller for Epson is preconfigured with RS-232 codes that control any compatible Epso n projector. The default codes are:...
- Page 10 V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d To re-enable four-button mode: Assemble the PixiePlus, including a four-button module, as described in above. Press and hold any single button in the source selection module while inserting a paper clip into the programming aperture. The PixiePlus should beep three times to indicate that four-button mode is now active.
- Page 11 V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d If the room is too bright, the PixiePlus will not enter learning mode. The LED will glow solid red, the buttons will beep continually when pressed, and they will not arm for learning. Darken the room or shield the PixiePlus from the ambient light while learning.
- Page 12 V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d 5. To program a button with a single code: While the PixiePlus is in learning mode, press the button to be programmed to arm it. It should beep once and slow- ly blink. If the button beeps loudly as soon as you press it, check if the Status LED is solidly lit.
- Page 13 V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d The armed key will indicate it is ready to learn the first code by flashing once, pausing, flashing once, and so on. Hold the remote control in the sweet spot you found in step 3. Press and hold the button on the remote for about a second.
- Page 14 V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d If the button did not seem to learn correctly, press any other button on the PixiePlus, then press the target button again to rearm it, and repeat the learning procedure. 8. Repeat for each button: While still in learning mode, program and verify each button.
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Page 15: Configuring Special Features
V. Reprogram PixiePlus cont’d Example: You wish to configure the PixiePlus to send a power command to a pro- jector and a separate power command to an amplifier with single press of the PixiePlus POWER ON button. To do so, program the PixiePlus POWER ON button with two commands, Power On from the projector remote, and Power On from the amplifier remote. - Page 16 VI. Configuring Special Features cont’d Use of the Inactivity Shutdown Timer requires the DISCRETE POWER ON/POWER OFF keypad module. Configuration of the Inactivity Shutdown Timer requires the VOLUME UP and VOL- UME DOWN keypad module to be inserted. The volume module can be replaced with a blank after the feature is configured.
- Page 17 VI. Configuring Special Features cont’d 2. Security Keylock The Security Keylock locks the PixiePlus during disuse to prevent unauthorized use. It disables the keys on the PixiePlus after POWER OFF is pressed, until a Security Keycode is entered on the standard PixiePlus keypad. If the proper code is not entered, the system cannot be turned on or used.
- Page 18 VI. Configuring Special Features cont’d If more than six keys are entered, the PixiePlus will beep and reset to the previous- ly configured code. 4. After the new Security Keylock has been reconfigured, its new settings must be confirmed. To confirm the new settings, press POWER ON and hold it down until the PixiePlus beeps three times.
- Page 19 VII. Cloning cont’d Cloning Procedure 1. Set the recipient to cloning mode. If the PixiePlus has never been programmed, you may set it to cloning mode by pressing and holding any button while applying power. If a PixiePlus has previously been programmed, gently insert a paper clip into the IR Learning aperture of the recipient unit.
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Page 20: Complete Installation
--VII. Cloning cont’d When the units are correctly lined up, the donor PixiePlus will automatically enter cloning mode. Its Status LED will turn solid red and both units will chirp rapidly. 3. Hold the recipient steadily in front of the donor. If the connection is broken (the recipient ceases to chirp), reposition the recipient unit to re-establish communica- tion and the units will continue where they left off. -
Page 21: Operation
Power buttons control power on the projector or monitor. The PixiePlus is always on, and its LED backlit buttons remain continually illuminated, unless the Security Keylock is active. By default the PixiePlus is configured with the Epson discrete codes for... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
X. Troubleshooting Programming Problems Verify that the PixiePlus is in learning mode for programming. The Status LED con- tinually blinks red when the PixiePlus is in learning mode. The ambient light is too bright. Shield the PixiePlus from ambient light sources and try to re-program. -
Page 23: Technical Specifications
X. Troubleshooting cont’d Confirm that the IR emitter bud is positioned directly over the receiver on the IR window of the device you are controlling. Some devices are sensitive to accurate placement. Fluorescent lights can interfere with IR signals. Check if the projector is close to a fluorescent light source. -
Page 24: Warranty
Copyright Pixie™, PixiePlus™, and the SP Controls switch logo are trademarks of SP Controls, Inc. Epson ® is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Decora™ is a registered trademark of Leviton Manufacturing Co. All other trade- marks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners. No...