Vidikron VL-57, VL-52 manual 6Serial Communications, Serial Command Syntax, Serial Commands

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6Serial Communications

To interface the DView with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-10.(Use a straight-through cable.)

Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the DView RS-232 port. To check the baud rate setting, select Baud Rate from the ISF Calibration menu (refer to page 41).

6.1

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

•Commands are in ASCII format and are not case-sensitive.

•A carriage return is not required after a command.

•When you send a valid command, the DView executes it and acknowledges it with a right-bracket character (]) followed by the four-digit numeric code you sent; for example,

]0002.

•When you send an invalid command (one followed by values outside the valid range for that command), the DView ignores it and returns >MAX or <MIN instead of the four-digit code.

•When you send an unrecognized/misspelled command, the DView ignores it and returns -N/Ainstead of the four-digit code.

Table 6-1lists the RS-232 command set.

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

 

Command

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

S3A

 

0###

Set audio volume to ### ( = 000-100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example: [S3A0075 sets volume to 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

+3A

 

 

Audio volume up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

-3A

 

 

Audio volume down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

S3E

 

000#

Audio mute (speakers/headphones)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

= not muted, 1 = muted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example: [S3E0001 mutes the audio output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

S4A

 

000#

Main input selection

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

= TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

= Input1

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

= Input2

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

= Input3

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

= Input4

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

= RGB

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

= HDMI1

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

= HDMI2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Example: [S4A0006 selects RGB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

 

+4A

 

 

Select “next” Main AV input

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Serial Command Syntax

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Contents VL-52 and VL-57 Page For LCD Displays ONE Year Limited WarrantyRIGHTS, Limits and Exclusions Vidikron Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity Compliance InformationFCC Part 1Table of Contents Serial Communications Maintenance and TroubleshootingSpecifications Operation1List of Figures List of Figures Xii About This Manual 1IntroductionIf you need Turn to Using This ManualThey also provide supplemental information Performance or cause a malfunctionKey Features and Benefits Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories DView at a Glance Controls and IndicatorsVolume Adjustment Buttons VOL / VOL + 2Controls and FunctionsCH / CH Power Button Remote Control Sensor Status Indicator LEDINPUT2 S-Video Input Headphone Jack Main Power SwitchINPUT3 Component Video RCA connectors INPUT4 Component Video RCA connectorsCable Input VL-52 only AIR Antenna Input VL-52 onlyDView Remote Control DView Remote ControlSource Selection Buttons Memory Preset ButtonsOFF / on Numeric ButtonsWide IntelliWide Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons ANA 169 Anamorphic4X3 Standard Letbox LetterboxChannel Selection Short-Cuts VL-52 only Timer OFF ButtonSound Control Buttons Surrnd Surround3Installation Remote ControlTo install batteries in the remote control Quick Setup Installation OverviewStep Procedure For Details, refer to Installation Considerations Wall-Mounting the DViewAmbient Light Antenna/Cable TV Connection Connections to the DViewHdmi Connections Rear of the Display Rear of the PC DVD/DTV STB AV OUT Connections Connecting External Speakers OptionalAmplifier Connector Pin Assignments ConnectionRear Panel Turning on the Power 4OperationChanging the OSD Language Setting the PC Display Properties Using the On-Screen Menus Source Picture AdjustTimer VL-52 SetupMain Menu SourceAspect Ratio Control Description Aspect Ratio SettingsPicture Adjust Perform the adjustments in the order listed hereTypical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Audio Channel VL-52 only Timer VL-52 only Auto Adjust may take some time to complete, depending on SetupRating/Category Description FCC Ratings and Content CategoriesLetterbox Mode = Letterbox Operation Should be used by ISF-certified technicians only ISF Calibration100 DView Splash Screen Aspect Size Position PIPUsing Picture-In-Picture PIP Video Available Main and PIP Source CombinationsChanging the PIP Position Changing the PIP SizeChanging the PIP Aspect Ratio Images Audio Programs Swap button on the remote controlMono+SAP Broadcast Mode Receive Mode Mono StereoStereo Sound/SAP VL-52 only Compatibility with Stereo and SAP Audio BroadcastsOperation Troubleshooting Chart 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning Troubleshooting TipsComputer Signal 6Serial Communications Serial Command SyntaxRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial CommandsS4E Command DescriptionSDB 0027 0024 Serial Communications DView Specifications 7SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Weight including stand Regulatory Approvals Limited WarrantyVL-52 Dimensions DView DimensionsVL-57 Dimensions Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Computer Signal CompatibilitySignal Mode Vertical Frequency Horizontal Specifications Page Vidikron

VL-57, VL-52 specifications

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