Sharp PG-LW2000 appendix Controlling the Projector by a Computer

Controlling the Projector by a Computer

When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer with an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available), the computer can be used to control the projector and check the status of the projector. See page 59 for details.

When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable

To RS-232C	To RS-232C
terminal	terminal

RS-232C serial control cable

(cross type, commercially available)

Note

Computer

•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly set up. Refer to the operation manual of the computer for details.

Info

•Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port other than the RS-232C terminal on the computer. This may damage your computer or projector.

•Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C serial control cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

RS-232C Terminal: D-sub 9 pin male connector

1	5	Pin No.	Signal	Name	I/O	Reference
		1.				Not connected
		2.	RD	Receive Data	Input	Connected to internal circuit
		3.	SD	Send Data	Output	Connected to internal circuit
		4.				Not connected
		5.	SG	Signal Ground		Connected to internal circuit
		6.				Not connected
6	9
		7.	RS	Request to Send		Connected to CS in internal circuit
		8.	CS	Clear to Send		Connected to RS in internal circuit
		9.				Not connected

RS-232C Cable recommended connection: D-sub 9 pin female connector

5	1	Pin No.	Signal	Pin No.	Signal
		1.	CD	1.	CD
		2.	RD	2.	RD
		3.	SD	3.	SD
		4.	ER	4.	ER
		5.	SG	5.	SG
9	6	6.	DR	6.	DR
		7.	RS	7.	RS
		8.	CS	8.	CS
		9.	CI	9.	CI

Note

•Depending on the controlling device used, it may be necessary to connect Pin 4 and Pin 6 on the controlling device (e.g. computer).

Projector	Computer
Pin No.		Pin No.
4			4
5				5
6				6

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