Quick Start Reference Sheet
Panasonic PT-LB10VU
Revision A
NOTE: This one-page document is intended only as a quick reference for installation – please read
the SP Controls Application Note for a complete description of this projector driver prior to installation.
I. Driver Features
1. Input Selection Mapping
Selection 1: VIDEO
Selection 2: S-VIDEO
Selection 3: RGB
Selection 4: NETWORK
2. Hidden Function Mapping (Default Configuration)
Using the ON button as a shift key, press the following buttons to access the specified projector features.
Selection 1: AV MUTE
Selection 2: ENTER
Selection 3: ADJUST LEFT
Selection 4: ADJUST RIGHT
Off: MENU
Volume Up: ADJUST UP
Volume Down: ADJUST DOWN
3. Other Driver Features
Power Status Feedback Method RS-232 Power Polling
Control Wiring: RS-232 and IR-Emitter
II. Wiring Specifications
NOTE: The Panasonic PT-LB10VU projector serial port is a female 8-pin mini-DIN. This document
provides instructions for terminating the RS-232 control cable directly onto an 8-pin mini-DIN connector. If
you wish to terminate the control cable on a standard DB9 connector, an adaptor cable may be
separately ordered from Panasonic (Panasonic part no. ET-ADSER).
1. RS-232:
Wire the Panel RS-232 port to a male 8-pin mini-DIN as follows:
RX to
TX to
GND to
5
3
4
Connect this male DB9 to the projector port labeled SERIAL.
2. Infrared Emitter:
Wire the Panel IR/Serial port to a female 1/8" Mini as follows:
IR/SER to tip
GND to ring
Connect to the included IR Emitter and attach the emitter bud to any projector IR window.
03/28/05
SP Controls reserves the right to modify specifications without notice at any time.
SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note
Panasonic PT-LB10VU
The hidden functions available for the Panasonic with this Driver are as follows:
MENU
ENTER
FREEZE
ADJUST LEFT
ADJUST RIGHT
ADJUST UP
ADJUST DOWN
AV MUTE
DIGITAL ZOOM UP
DIGITAL ZOOM DOWN
SHUTTER
FUNC1
AUTO SETUP
D. Relays
The following table specifies the factory preset
settings for the low-current relays found on the rear
of the SmartPanel. The Configuration Utility can
be used to customize these settings your installation.
RELAYS 500mA MAX. CURRENT
SELECTION
(EXT. SWITCHER CTRL)
PWR
ON
PWR
ON
PWR
OFF
MAINT.
MOM.
MOM.
4
3
2
1
Relay 1
Relay 2
Relay 3
Selection
ON Maintained
ON Momentary
OFF Momentary
Momentary; not Binary
E. Other Presets
The following table specifies other default factory settings for this Driver that affect is control of the
Projector.
Power Status Feedback Method RS-232 Polling (see note 1)
Control Wiring Option RS 232 and R Emitter (see note 2)
Both RS-232 and the IR Emitter must be wired to control the Panasonic. Wired Remote is not an option
as the PT-LB10VU does not have a wired remote input.
The following table specifies settings for the Panel’s configurable timers. For more information on the
inactivity shutdown feature and the lockout timer see the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation
Manual
Lockout Timer
Inactivity Shutdown
94 seconds (see note 3)
Disabled
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note
Panasonic PT-LB10VU
II. CONTROL WIRING
This section specifies wiring for the Panasonic projector.
Note: The Panasonic PT-LB10VU projector serial port is a
female 8-pin mini-DIN. This document provides instructions
for terminating the RS-232 control cable directly onto a
male 8-pin mini-DIN connector. If you wish to terminate the
control cable on a standard DB9 connector, an adaptor
cable may be separately ordered from Panasonic
(Panasonic part no. ET-ADSER).
PROJECTOR CONTROL
RS232
IR/SERIAL
A. RS-232 should be connected to the port labeled
SERIAL. Connection should be as follows:
1. Wire the Panel to a male Mini-DIN 8-pin connector as
follows:
1/8" Mini
Female
Panel RX to 5
Panel TX to 3
Panel GND to 4
2. Connect the Mini-DIN to the Panasonic projector port
1
2
labeled SERIAL.
3
4
5
8
6
7
B. The IR Emitter should be connected to the one of the
Panasonic IR windows as follows:
Male Mini-DIN
RX to Pin 5
TX to Pin 3
GND to Pin 4
1. Wire the Panel to a female 1/8” Mini as shown; wire
IR/SER to tip and GND to ring. Splicing and direct
wiring to the IR Emitter is not recommended as it
makes removal of the Panel for service more difficult.
2. Connect the included IR Emitter to the female mini.
3. Affix the IR Emitter to one of the IR windows on the
projector.
Note: The emitter glows red when IR is emitted so wiring
can be verified.
RS-232 to
SERIAL
IR Emitter to
any IR window
RS-232 to RS-232C
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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note
Panasonic PT-LB10VU
III. TROUBLESHOOTING
Addition tips can be found in the SmartPanel Configuration and Installation Manual.
The Panel does not completely control the projector..
Full control of the projector requires wiring of both the infrared emitter and RS-232. Make sure that
RS-232 is correctly connected through Panasonic’s SERIAL port. Also be sure that the IR Emitter bud
is firmly seated on one of the projector IR windows.
The Panel does not do anything at all.
When power is applied to the Panel it should run through a brief power on self-test, during which all of
the Panel lights will turn on and off in sequence. If you do not see this self test, make sure power is
connected correctly and that polarity is correct.
The Panel keeps turning itself off even though the projector is on.
The Panel turns itself off when power polling indicates that the projector is off. Check to make sure
the RS-232 connection is correctly wired (it is extremely unlikely other control would work, and power
polling not).
When I try to turn the projector on, the warming indicator (red LED) blink.
The projector is in the default configured lockout state, and the Panel is waiting for its internal lockout
timer to expire. This feature protects the projector’s bulb. Be sure to let your client know about this
behavior.
IV. TECHNICAL NOTES
1. By default, projector power is verified by polling every few seconds via the RS-232 port. Power
polling can be suspended by depressing and holding the On key; polling will be restored when the
key is released. Should the Panasonic power off, the Panel will usually detect this condition and
power off within thirty seconds. Should the Panasonic power on, the Panel will usually detecting this
condition and power on within ten seconds.
2. IR must be wired to control the Panasonic as it does not have a Wired Remote port.
3. The lockout timer specifies the amount of time allowed between sending POWER OFF and POWER
ON to the projector (the delay allows the projector bulbs to cool before re-powering). This delay can
be configured using the Configuration Utility; however, adjusting the lockout timer delay is
strongly discouraged as rapid re-powering causes undue wear on the projector’s bulbs.
V. REVISION HISTORY
1. Revision A (March, 2005) Initial release. - BT
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