Solved! Setting up a Projector

[rugz06]

At work we have installed a Panasonic Projector (LB2) and I am hooking a computer up to it to gain an image, the projector is ceiling mounted with a pre-run Cat 5 cable to the server. It is very difficult to modify the cabling in the ceiling and walls.

Current setup is the following:
Computer >>> Cat 5 Cable to Faceplate >>> Cat5 from faceplate to Server
Obviously all computers/projectors are linked via the Server
Projector >>> Cat 5 Cable to Faceplate >>> Cat5 from faceplate to Server
I have made a connection between the computer and the projector with an IP Address. Now my issue is that the Ethernet cable does not produce an image at the other end.

I am looking at some type of VGA-Ethernet adapters, the issues are as follows:
1) Can I install just one VGA balun (or similar) to the projector end of the Cat5 Cable?
2) Do I have to install a VGA baluns from both the computer to Cat5 and Projector to Cat5?
3) Do I need to worry about shielded and unshielded? I don’t really know what the difference is and I don’t know what we have (I could find out).
4) I am assuming that the server in the middle of the system shouldn’t be a problem, please confirm.
5) Any other recommended options or recommended websites or products?


I have been told that VGA Baluns on an ethernet cable do not work through a server switch, please confirm.

What is the point of having a projector hooked up to the network if a video signal can not be display through that network cable??

Also are there any other ways i can make this work?

 

[Wolfshadw]

You should connect the projector to the computer via a normal VGA cable. In other words, VGA out from the computer's graphics card to one of the VGA in ports on the projector. The LAN port is not for displaying images, but for controlling the settings and determining the status of the projector from any computer on the LAN via the projector's built in web page.

https/eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/projector/extranet/main/products/LB2/LB2_Network/PT-LB2UEA_LB1UEA_E.pdf

-Wolf sends

 

[rugz06]

If i plug the VGA cable into the computer, then i will not have a monitor plugged in.

I guess i would need some type of VGA connector?? makes 2vga cables plug into the one vga port on the computer?

 

[Wolfshadw]

There are VGA splitters on the market that will allow you to essentially clone the display from the monitor to the projector. Otherwise, you're probably looking at installing a discreet graphic card into the computer.

-Wolf sends