Vidikron Vision 50 6Serial Communications, Serial Command Syntax, Serial Commands, Code Function

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6Serial Communications

To interface the Vision 50 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 3-13.

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 50 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 50 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 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 1IntroductionIf you need Turn to Using This ManualThey also provide supplemental information Performance or cause a malfunctionDescription, Features and Benefits Optional Accessories Vision 50 at a Glance POWER/STANDBY LED Indicates power status as followsTemp LED Refer to Vision 50 Connector Panel, below Vision 50 Connector PanelCable Access Door Open to access connectors Volt 250 mA Trigger Output 3.5-mm, mini phono jack Comp 1 RCA connectorsBuilt-In Keypad Hdmi DigitalVision 50 Remote Control Vision 50 Remote ControlComp 2 HD Component On / OFFSource Selection Buttons Comp 1 SD Component VID S-VideoVAC V2 Aperture Control Memory Preset ButtonsCursor Keys Picture-In-Picture PIP / Picture-By-Picture PBP ControlsMotorized Lens Controls Remote Control/Built-In Keypad Functional ComparisonRemote Control 3InstallationOperation If installing a Vision 50/CineWide or Vision 50/CineWide Quick SetupInstallation Overview Step Procedure For Details, Refer toAdvantages Considerations Installation ConsiderationsProjector Installation Options Installation TypeVision Throw Ratios for the Vision 50 SeriesThrow Range Throw Ratio Projector ModelPosition Ceiling InstallationFloor Installation Vertical and HorizontalFolded Optics Installing the Optional CineWide Lens Mount With AutoScope Vision 50 with Ceiling Mount Adapters/Projector Stands AutoScope Lens Motor Installation Vision 50/CineWide with Lens Base Plate Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate Vision 50/CineWideCeiling Mounting Inverted Adjusting the ProjectorMounting the Vision Floor Mounting UprightHdmi or DVI Source Connector Panel AccessConnecting Source Connections to the VisionDVD Player or HD Set Top Box Personal Computer 10. RGB ConnectionsDTV or Progressive Component YPbPr Source 11. Progressive Component Video ConnectionsDTV Source DVD Player, VCR Satellite Receiver Etc 12. Composite, S-Video and Component Video Connections13. RS-232 Control System Connection Equipment 15. Connecting the 12-volt Trigger Output to Other EquipmentConnecting to AC Power Turning on the PowerPower source Focus Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Anamorphic Lens Installation Adjustment Vision 50/CineWide Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic LensPrimary lens is perfectly centered on the screen Adjusting the Lens Height Y Anamorphic Lens Top View Vision 50/CineWide with AdjustmentAutoScope 18. 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 Installation Selecting an Aspect Ratio Selecting An Input Source Using Picture-In-Picture/ Picture-By-Picture PIP/PBP4Operation Selecting Video MemoryUsing the On-Screen Menus Picture AdjustInstallation ServiceMain 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 Replacement 5Maintenance and TroubleshootingLamp assembly for replacement Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution Temp and Lamp LEDs are both Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6Serial Communications Serial Command SyntaxRS-232 Connection and Port Configuration Serial CommandsSerial Communications Serial Commands Serial Commands Vision 50 Specifications 7SpecificationsDimensions Home Theater Calibration SpecificationsIndustry-Standard Specifications Power RequirementsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Limited WarrantyRegulatory Approvals Vision 50 Dimensions with Optional Fixed Anamorphic Lens Vision 50 DimensionsVidikron Vision 50 Series Owner’s Operating Manual Power-cycle the projector to see the change Page Vidikron