Panasonic PT-LB20NTE Using the Serial connector, Connection, Pin assignments and signal names

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Using the SERIAL connector

The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.

Connection

SERIAL(female)Computer

DIN 8-pin (male)

Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately)

NOTE:

BYou must use only RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.

Pin assignments and signal names

 

1

2

 

3

5

 

6

8

 

DIN 8-pin

 

Appearance

Pin

Signal

Contents

No.

name

 

%

RXD

Received data

&

GND

Earth

'

TXD

Transmitted data

#

 

 

$

 

Connected internally

(

 

 

)

 

NC

*

 

NC

Communications settings

Signal level

RS-232C

Sync. method

Asynchronous

Baud rate

9 600 bps

Parity

None

Character length

8 bits

Stop bit

1 bit

X parameter

None

S parameter

None

Basic format

The data sent from the computer to the projector is transmitted in the format shown below.

STX Command : Parameter ETX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start byte

 

1 byte

End byte

(02h)

3 bytes

1 byte-5

bytes (03h)

NOTE:

BThe projector can not receive the command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on.

Wait 10 seconds before sending the command.

BIf sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command.

BWhen a command which does not require parameters is sent, the colon (:) is not required.

BIf an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the “ER401” command will be sent from the projector to the personal computer.

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Contents LCD Projector Commercial Use Model No. PT-LB20NTEDear Panasonic Customer Model number PT-LB20NTE / PT-LB20E / PT-LB20SE / PT-LB20VEPreparation English Contents Do not overload the mains socket Precautions with regard to safetyDo not remove the cover or modify it in any way Do not handle the mains plug with wet hands Insert the mains plug securely into the mains socketDo not place the projector into water or let it become wet Do not place liquid containers on top of the projectorDo not look into the lens while the projector is being used Do not use the projector in a bath or showerDo not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port Insulate the battery using tape or similar before disposal Do not put your weight on this projectorAlways disconnect all cables before moving the projector Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projectorAccessories Before use Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projectorOrder to get the best picture quality Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare handsScreen LampLens cover Projection lens Remote control signal receptor Leg adjuster buttons L/RLocation and function of each part # Connector panel $ Air outlet port $%$# Power input socket AC RGB1 in connector pages 21RGB2 IN/1 OUT connector pages 21, 22 Video in connector pages 22Remote control unit # RGB Input indicator$ Lamp indicator MenuTemp indicator Auto Setup button pages 25Volume +/- buttons Illumination sensorSetting-up Projection methodsProjector position Projection distancesPT-LB20SE Connecting to computer ConnectionsConnecting to video equipment ET-ADSERPreparation for the remote control unit Insert the battery holder$Press the Power button Turning on the powerTurn on the power of all connected devices Press the input select button to select the input signal Adjusting the angleAdjusting the size Adjusting the focusTurning off the power #Press the Power buttonPower button on the projector Direct power off functionProjector status Press the Auto Setup button Turning off the picture and sound momentarily Shutter Pausing a picture FreezePress the Freeze button Adjusting the volume Volume Remote control unit functions during D.ZOOM digital zoomPress the Volume +/- button Enlarging the picture D.ZOOMDisplaying two screens Index Window Press the Index Window buttonOn-screen menus Menu screensKeystone Keystone correctionIndex Window function Shutter function Volume adjustment Adjustments and settingsPosition menu Language menuMenu operation guide Returning a setting to the factory default STDContrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Select Enter RetrnCorrecting keystone distortion Vertical keystone distortion correction onlyVertical OperationAdjusting the picture Picture ModeContrast BrightColor TintDaylightview Mode Auto OFFDaylightview Still Mode Signal ModeTV-SYSTEM TV-SYSTEM Auto NtscAdjusting the position Clock PhasePosition DOT ClockAspect Aspect AutoResizing Frame LockChanging the display language Option settings Auto SignalOSD Auto SearchSxga Mode RGB2 SelectRGB/YPBPR BlackboardLamp Power DESK/CEILINGFAN Control Lamp RuntimeControl KEY Power MemoryAuto POW.OFF Input Passwd Setting up the security functionAmend Passwd Text Display Text ChangeDefault NetworkName Change WEB ControlLamp indicator Temp indicator RemedyLamp indicator Lamp PowerCleaning and replacing the air filter CleaningReplacement procedure Air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of useLamp unit replacement period Replacing the lamp unitLamp unit replacement procedure Control KEY Auto POW.OFF Disable FRONT/REAR Front DESK/CEILINGSelect Press and hold the Enter button for approximately 3 secondsBefore calling for service Cleaning and maintenance Specifications PT-LB20VERemote control unit OptionsList of compatible signals Picture Resizing*3 Frequency Quality ModeAppendix Display ScanningProjection dimensions calculation methods PT-LB20VEUsing the Serial connector Pin assignments and signal namesCommunications settings ConnectionCable specifications Control commandsCommand Control Remarks Contents Dimensions Trademark acknowledgements

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