Dukane Projection System (DPS)

Installation Instructions for Universal Configuration

CEILING

SCREEN

CAMERA

SPEAKERS
VCR/DVD PC

Projector Location Cable Installation

Determine or measure the screen width or diagonal. Since the cables are 25 feet long, the installation
Use the Dukane Distance Calculator on our web should be planned so the cables will reach the
site, “dukcorp.com/av,” or the tables in the user’s desired equipment. The cables need to travel from
guide which corresponds to your projector to find the projector above the ceiling, and down the wall
the maximum and minimum distance. This is the conduit to the VCR, Camera and the PC. If a longer
distance range from the screen to the front of the cable run is required, custom cable lengths cab be
provided.
projector. Identify the ceiling tile that provides a
suitable mounting distance.
The ceiling mount assembly installs directly into a
suspended ceiling metal frame structure. It will
replace the standard 2’ X 2’ ceiling tile or 2’ X 4’
ceiling tile with a 2’ X 2’ ceiling tile and a cross tee
(included with kit). The assembly is supported by
four 12 gauge support wires, that attach from the
corners of the panel to the permanent ceiling struc-
ture above the suspended ceiling.

Installed projector using the DPS mount.

Audio Visual Products

Dukane Audio Visual Products
2900 Dukane Drive
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
www.dukcorp.com/av
Toll-free: 800-676-2487
Fax: 630-584-5156
e-mail: avsales@dukcorp.com
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 INSTALLATION
Prepare the 2’ x 2’ white steel ceiling plate by Attach four wires to the main ceiling structure; twist

1 punching the desired mount location breakout.

Figure 2 shows the ceiling plate with the four lag
bolts, the support wire reel, the top plate bracket, lock-
ing nuts and the electrical junction box. There are 3
places where the projector mount pipe can be located.
This permits accommodation for the projector throw
distance and lateral alignment.
the wires tightly at least 6 turns. Leave enough wire
hanging through the false ceiling to get at least 6 tight
turns when attached to the ceiling mounting plate.
Install the Kensington Projector lock by passing the
cable through the permanent ceiling structure. Insert
the lock end of the cable through the cable loop and
pull the lock end down through the grommet in the
ceiling plate. After completing assembly, lock the cable
to the projector with the key provided. (see Figure 4)

WOOD
STEEL
CEILING
CEILING
BEAM
BEAM

Figure 4

Carefully lift the ceiling projection assembly into

Figure 2

After opening the ceiling plate hole, place the thread-

ed mount plate, Figure 3 over the hole and secure in
3 the suspended ceiling frame, install with the pro-
jector mount opening in the desired location,
Figure 5. Continue to support the panel while you
attach the four support wires through holes provided at
place with the three nuts and lock-washers. the edge of the panel.
The 1-1/2” NPT
threaded pipe is
assembled to the
threaded mount plate.
Tighten the pipe very
securely.
A second circular
breakout may be
needed. It can be used
for the cables going
to the projector. An
edge protection Figure 3 Threaded Mount Plate
grommet should be
inserted in this hole.
Figure 5
Attach the electric power outlet box to the ceiling plate.
The wires should be taught when the ceiling mount is
Remove two 2’x2’ suspended ceiling tiles or one resting in the suspended ceiling structure. Twist each wire

2 2’ X 4’ tile. Observe building ceiling structure

above the suspended ceiling. From one of the two
open tiles, determine how and where to attach the 12
gage support wires, to the main building permanent
ceiling structure. (see Figure 4) Four lag bolts, have
been included for attachment to wooden beams.
tightly a least 6 times. If a 2’ X 4’ ceiling tile was
removed install the 2’ cross T section, supplied at this
time by slipping tabs into slots in an suspension ceil-
ing. Cut the removed 2’ X 4’ tile to the 2’ X 2’ size for
the open panel.
NOTE: Be sure that the panel is securely fastened.
 Install electrical power to panel. Have a qualified

4
staff member assure that the electrical installa-
tion is adequate and conforms to all codes and
ordinances. An electrical box, outlet and mounting
points are provided with the kit.
Review the projector ceiling mount unit instruc-
In the elementary configuration, the PC has a 15 pin
VGA connector, Camera 101 has an RCA connector
that plugs into the RCA side of the S-video adapter.
The S-video cable then transmits the signal to the pro-
jector. The VCR uses the composite cable that has
RCA connectors.

5 tions. Separate the plate which locks to the projec-

tor from the top assembly, by loosing the thumb
screws. Now attach the RPA ceiling mount unit to the
Other advanced systems require different cable con-
nection configurations. When employing high resolu-
tion cameras (like Camera 210 or 220S, or Visual
Presenter DVP303A/505A, etc.) the PC output (VGA
1-1/2” pipe. The remainder of the RPA assembly proce-
dure is described in the mount instruction manual. If cable) is connected to the camera. The camera has an
required there are security screws available and a spe- internal switch which directs the “PC” or the
cial security wrench is provided. “Camera” image to the “VGA output” connector. This
output is then connected to the projector.
Attach the projector to the plate with the mounting
screws. Then attach the projector to the ceiling mount
by employing the quick connect. Slide the plate into
the slot and tighten the thumb screws.The Projector is
now attached and final alignment will be possible once
an image is projected.
Inspect the ceiling and walls to determine a suit-

6 able cable route. Attach plastic conduit, figure 6,

from ceiling to control desk using adhesive back-
ing. Run cables through grommet hole provided in the
ceiling mount panel, above the suspended ceiling over
to the wall and down through the plastic wall conduit
(raceway) provided in the kit.
Figure 7
As part of the installation a sound system is also
employed. Instructions for this installation are includ-
ed with the specific equipment. Turn the projector on,
Plastic focus and adjust picture size (with zoom lens). Adjust
Conduit the picture position and tilt using the mount. Lock in
(optional) position using the pitch, roll, and yaw plate screws.

Figure 6
Connect the cables and power source. Tie the power
wire in place using wire ties provided figure 7. The
cables from the projector, should be routed at the work
station and connected to the equipment that is desired
to produce the necessary pictures.
 Audio System Installation
Currently two audio configurations are available with the projector system. One consist of two self powered
speakers that can be placed in the room near the DVD/VCR player. The other option is a amplifier that drives a
ceiling mounted speaker array.
The audio output is provided by the DVD/VCR unit which has two RCA connectors labeled “Audio Out”. The
cable with RCA connectors plugs into these two jacks. The other end is connected to the 2 RCA jacks on the
rear of the amplifirer at the AUX connector, or to the “RCA to mini phone adapter” which is used to connect
the cable to the powered speakers.
If an amplifier and ceiling speaker array is employed a lenth of 2 conductor plenum grade speaker cable is also
included. The cable connects the ampilifer output (“Com” and “4 ohm) to the ceiling mounted array.

50 ft Speaker wire
Speaker array installed in a typical 2 conductor
2’x 2’ ceiling panel plenum cable

Important!
Attach speaker
safety cable to
ceiling grid support.
This safety cable
must be sufficiently
anchored!

Audio Amp, 15 Watt

RCA jacks for inputs.
Use “AUX” jack for the
Attach speaker wire input from the cable.
to “Com” and 4 ohm
terminals in the
“Output” section

Back of amplifier

Installation of the Speaker Array and the amplifier have owners manuals which explains the operation,
hook-up and installation of the units.

Dukane Audio Visual Products
2900 Dukane Drive
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
www.dukcorp.com/av
Audio Visual Products
Toll-free: 800-676-2487
Fax: 630-584-5156
e-mail: avsales@dukcorp.com
401-Universal-01