Vidikron SERIES 1080p manual 6Serial Communications, Serial Command Syntax, Serial Commands

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6Serial Communications

To interface the Vision 70 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software:

1.Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-12.

2.Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.

3.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 projector (115200, 38400 or 9600).

4.Press <Enter>. You should see a command prompt (>) in the terminal window.

5.Type a command from among those listed in Table 6-1and press <Enter>. For example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type x063x <Enter>.

Serial commands to the Vision 70 take the following form:

•Commands are in ASCII format.

•Commands are not case-sensitive; X001X and x001x are equivalent.

•A carriage return MUST follow each command.

The Vision 70 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after it is

Note	turned on or off.

6.1

RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration

6.2

Serial Command Syntax

Table 6-1. Serial Commands

Code		Function

x001x	Power On

x002x	Power Off

x003x	Menu

x004x	Enter

x005x	Exit

x006x	Up (arrow key)

x007x	Down (arrow key)

x008x	Left (arrow key)

x009x	Right (arrow key)

x011x	Show active source and aspect ratio information

x021x	Keypad 1

x022x	Keypad 2

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Contents Series 1080p DLP Projectors Page For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers TWO Year Limited WarrantyEffective Warranty Date Vidikron Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents Operation Maintenance and TroubleshootingSerial Communications Table of Contents 1List of Figures List of Figures Xii About This Manual 1IntroductionThey also provide supplemental information Using This ManualPerformance or cause a malfunction If you need Turn toDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vision 70 at a Glance POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows565 Cable Access Door Open to access connectors Vision 70 Connector PanelBuilt-In Keypad Vision 70 Remote Control Vision 70 Remote ControlSource Selection Buttons Comp 1 SD Component On / OFFVID S-Video Comp 2 HD ComponentCursor Keys Memory Preset ButtonsPicture-In-Picture PIP / Picture-By-Picture PBP Controls VAC V2 Aperture ControlMotorized Lens Controls Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional ComparisonOperation 3InstallationRemote Control Installation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details, Refer to If installing a Vision 70/CineWide or Vision 70/CineWideProjector Installation Options Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Type Advantages ConsiderationsThrow Range Throw Ratio Throw Ratios for the Vision 70 SeriesProjector Model VisionFloor Installation Ceiling InstallationVertical and Horizontal PositionFolded Optics Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount Vision 70/CineWide with AutoScope Lens Motor Bottom View Ceiling Mount Extension Brackets Vision 70/CineWide with Lens Base Plate Ceiling mounting plateFloor Mounting Upright Adjusting the ProjectorMounting the Vision Connections to the Vision Connector Panel AccessConnecting Source RGB Connections DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr Source 10. Progressive Component Video Connections11. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections DTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Etc12. RS-232 Control System Connection Connection14. Connecting the 12-Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Turning on the Power Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Vision 70/CineWide Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensAdjusting the Lens Height Y Anamorphic Lens Top View AutoScope AdjustmentVision 70/CineWide with 17. Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Adapter Ring Attach Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage PlateAdjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position Installation Anamorphic Lens Top View Adjusting the Geometry 4Operation Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBPSelecting Video Memory Selecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input SourceUsing the On-Screen Menus Installation AdjustService PictureMain Menu Picture AdjustTypical Pluge Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Perform the adjustments in the order listed hereGray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Image Option Image OptionDescription Aspect Ratio SettingsRemote Projector Status Exit to return to the previous menu or Menu to exit InstallationService ServiceOperation Operation Remote Control ISF Calibration ISF CalibrationOperation Operation Lamp assembly for replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingLamp Replacement Symptom Possible Causes Solution Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Chart Correct Vision 70 input Maintenance and Troubleshooting RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial Command SyntaxSerial Commands 6Serial CommunicationsSerial Communications Serial Commands Serial Commands Vision 70 Specifications 7SpecificationsIndustry-Standard Specifications Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsPower Requirements DimensionsRegulatory Approvals Limited WarrantySpecifications are subject to change without notice Vision 70 Dimensions Vision 70 DimensionsVidikron Vision 70 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Power-cycle the projector to see the change Page Vidikron