Using the SERIAL connector
The serial connector which is on the side connector panel of the projector conforms to the
Control commands
The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table.
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SERIAL(female)
Communication cable
NOTE:
BUse a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer to connect the serial connector and the personal computer.
Pin layout and signal names for SERIAL connector
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Communications settings
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Sync. method | Asynchronous |
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Baud rate | 9 600 bps |
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Parity | None |
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Character length | 8 bits |
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Stop bit | 1 bit |
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X parameter | None |
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S parameter | None |
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Basic format
The data sent from the computer to the projector is transmitted in the format shown below.
STX Command : Parameter ETX
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PON | Power ON | the PON command are ignored. | ||
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POF | Power OFF | has switched off, the lamp is not turned | ||
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AVL | Volume | Parameter |
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IIS | VID=VIDEO | |||
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| RG1=RGB1(YPBPR1) RG2=RGB2(YPBPR2) | |||
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Q$S | 1 = Lamp ON control active | |||
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Operation
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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.
Cable specifications
(When connected to a personal computer)
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Advanced
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