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Landmark Cinema Quick Setup Guide 

Introduction 

 

Introduction 

The PHAST Landmark Cinema package is a compact and powerful control system 
created specifically for home theater applications, allowing wireless control of up 
to eight components and combining the functions of eight separate remote controls 
into one custom interface. Its fully programmable graphic interface allows complex 
command sequences to be automated and reduced to a single button press. The 
handheld Viewpoint remote uses omni directional radio frequency (RF) signals to 
communicate with the Cinema system, eliminating the need to point a remote 
control directly at a device and allowing theater control from up to 100 feet away. 

Most home theater installations use a variety of IR- (infrared) controlled devices 
such as multi-disk CD changers, VCRs, DVD or Laser Disc players, TVs or 
projectors, and surround processors. Of these components, one of the most 
important is the surround processor, which handles audio and video switching for 
the theater system. Landmark Cinema controls this device via an IR emitter. Up to 
seven additional IR-controlled devices can be controlled by a Landmark Cinema 
system. 

This document provides "quick setup" guidelines for installing a typical Landmark 
Cinema system. Detailed User Guides are shipped with each of the Landmark 
Cinema components. 

Installing a Landmark Cinema System 

The Landmark Cinema system was designed for quick and easy installation. This 
process can be broken down into the following simple steps: 

1. 

Familiarize yourself with the Landmark Cinema components. 

2. 

Plan out what audio and video devices will be used and if they are IR 
controllable. 

3. 

Place all of the controlled devices and the Landmark Cinema devices in the 
desired locations. 

4. 

Map out the IR emitter and PhastLink wiring. 

5. 

Make (or purchase) the necessary cables and wires and connect the 
components. 

6. 

Program the project with Cinema software, download the program, and test 
the system. 

Warning 

Before making any 

connections or beginning any 

wiring, read the user guide for 

each system component, 

paying particular attention to 

the safety warnings and 

cautions contained therein. 

Summary of Contents for Landmark Cinema

Page 1: ...instruction manual Landmark Products Landmark Cinema...

Page 2: ...ird party or made by you for a third party This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought or a claim is made under this warranty or as a tort claim including negligence and strict pro...

Page 3: ...onents 2 PMB CF2 Mini Cardframe 2 PMB TCC Television Control Center 3 PMB RF RF Receiver 4 Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels 5 Computer 6 Selecting Audio and Video Devices 6 Placing the Devices 7 Mappin...

Page 4: ...ii Table of Contents Landmark Cinema Quick Setup Guide...

Page 5: ...and video switching for the theater system Landmark Cinema controls this device via an IR emitter Up to seven additional IR controlled devices can be controlled by a Landmark Cinema system This docum...

Page 6: ...card used in the Landmark Cinema package is the PLC IROUT IR Output card Connection to the other Landmark Cinema components except for the Viewpoint Touchpanel is via a PhastLink cable that plugs int...

Page 7: ...will blink on and off in equal 1 2 second intervals The green LED on the PLC IROUT card will only blink when sending an IR signal out from the card PMB TCC Television Control Center The PMB TCC has fo...

Page 8: ...Viewpoint Touchpanel allowing omni directional control from up to 100 feet away Connection to the PMB CF2 is via a PhastLink cable that plugs into a PhastLink RJ 45 port on the rear of the unit Figure...

Page 9: ...be quickly and easily custom tailored for any client s needs with many possible menu levels and screens The unit is designed to function as either a desktop or hand held remote control The Viewpoint c...

Page 10: ...to the PLC MCU card the computer may be disconnected from the Landmark Cinema system and the program will run from the PLC MCU card If programming changes are to be made the computer must be reconnec...

Page 11: ...ocated This may have an effect for example on which IR output ports you select to control specific system devices It will also determine your wiring and cabling needs When placing devices allow access...

Page 12: ...r cable map out which IR output ports will be used to control the various IR controlled devices in the system and note the PhastLink cabling requirements Figure 7 will help you map the wiring to the I...

Page 13: ...Landmark Cinema Quick Setup Guide Introduction 9 Figure 7 Mapping the wiring to the IR emitters...

Page 14: ...one end of the cable and the T568B wiring standard at the other end of the cable It does not matter which end is plugged into which device as long as one end is wired one way and the other end is wir...

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