Runco XP-OPAL50DHD External Control, Serial Communications, RS-232 Connection, Port Configuration

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6. External Control

In addition to using the DHD Controller front-panel keypad or remote control unit, there are two methods of controlling the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller externally:

•Using a serial (RS-232) link to send ASCII commands and receive responses to those commands.

•Using discrete infrared (IR) codes to program a third-party remote control unit.

The following sections describe both of these methods.

The DHD Controller uses a simple text-based control protocol to take requests from control devices and to provide responses to such devices. This section describes how to send control messages over a serial link between the DHD Controller and an automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software.

6.1

Serial Communications

To interface the PlasmaWall with an automation/control system or a PC running terminal

RS-232 Connection and

emulation software, connect it to the Display Control output of the DHD Controller as

Port Configuration

shown in Figure 3-5.Connect your control system or PC to the RS-232 input of the DHD

 

Controller as shown in Figure 3-11.

 

Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, eight (8) data bits,

 

one (1) stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to 19200, to match that of the DHD

 

Controller RS-232 port.

 

Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form:

Serial Command Syntax

• Commands are not case-sensitive.

• For a single command that takes no parameters, type the command followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type LETTERBOX <Enter>.

• For a single command that takes a parameter, type the command, a space or a comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return; for example, to set the brightness to -10, type BRIGHTNESS -10<Enter> or BRIGHTNESS,-10<Enter>.

• You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line, separated by commas. For example, COMPOSITE,BRIGHTNESS 50,16:9<Enter> switches to the Composite video input, sets the brightness to 50 and sets the aspect ratio to 16:9. Command strings can be up to 255 characters long.

Avoid combining the ON or POWER 1 commands with other commands

Note

on a single line. After sending ON or POWER 1, allow at least five (5)

 

 

seconds for the DHD Controller to power up. If you have enabled the

 

ISF splash screen (refer to Splash Configure on page 52), allow 15

 

seconds for the DHD Controller to power up.

 

Once it does, it will accept and properly execute multiple serial

 

commands.

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Contents XP-50DHD XP-OPAL50DHD XP-65DHD XP-OPAL65DHD XP-103DHD Page RuncoCare Standard Features RuncoCare Standard Two Year Limited WarrantyRuncoCare Claim Procedure Page Copyright and Trademarks Important Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity Compliance InformationFCC Part Page Table of Contents Operation Maintenance and TroubleshootingExternal Control SpecificationsTable of Contents Xiv List of Figures PlasmaWall Model XP-65DHD and XP-OPAL65DHD Dimensions About This Manual IntroductionIf you need Turn to Using This ManualKey Features and Benefits Description, Features and BenefitsOptional Accessories XP-50DHD and XP-OPAL50DHD Controls and Functions Controls and IndicatorsPlasmaWall at a Glance Display Stand Power ButtonSTANDBY/ON Indicator Remote Control SensorConnectors Shows the rear-panel connector locations on the PlasmaWallDHD Controller Front Panel Menu Button Left ButtonDown Button Right ButtonOutputs 1. Hdmi Out DHD Controller Rear PanelTriggers Inputs Main Power SwitchMain AC Fuse DHD Controller/PlasmaWall Remote Control PlasmaWall Remote Control UnitLight IR Output IndicatorEnter Return / ExitISF DAY CinemaSVC ISF NightRemote Control InstallationInstallation Overview Quick SetupStep Procedure For Details, refer to Installation Considerations Ventilation Ambient LightVentilation Requirements for Enclosure Mounting XP-103DHD Input Timing Possible Audio Latency milliseconds Synchronization IssuesPossible Audio Latency for Various Input/Output Timings Audio/VideoOther Considerations Connections to the PlasmaWall and DHD Controller Connecting PlasmaWall to the DHD ControllerPlasmaWall Rear Panel RS-232 Connection from the DHD Controller to the PlasmaWall Components to the DHD Connecting SourceController DTV-Set-Top Box BD/DVD DTV-STBRGB Camcorder ComputerDVD/DTV STB VCR10. S-Video and Composite Video Source Connections Connection RS-232 Controller12. Connecting 12-volt Trigger Outputs Connecting 12-volt13. External IR Receiver Connection Connecting an External IR Receiver to the DHD Controller14. AC Power Connection Operation Turning on the Power Setting the Computer Display PropertiesOperation Input Position Using the On-Screen MenusRunco Video Main MenuAspect Ratio Input SourceAspect Ratio Input SourceHdtv programs in their Aspect Ratio SettingsRemote Aspect Ratio Control Description Button 169 Select 169 to view 169 DVDsOverscan Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description ButtonPicture PictureTypical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Gray Yellow Cyan Green Magenta Red Blue Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Input Position Input PositionAdjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking see below Memory Presets Memory PresetsSystem SignalInformation InformationCalibration Calibration ISF SettingsColor Temperature Preset Associated x/y Values Color Temperature Presets and Associated Color PointsOperation Copy/Paste Copied settings are not retained after a power cycleService ServiceInput Names Exit Operation LCD 47 and ISF Day/Night Memory Presets Operation Cleaning the Screen Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote ControlTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Possible Causes Solution To Input Position on Maintenance and Troubleshooting Serial Communications Port ConfigurationSerial Command Syntax External ControlInput Selection Commands Serial CommandsPicture Adjust Commands Output Shift Commands Input Position CommandsExit Return key Enter keyCommand Bits Using Discrete IR CodesWith Toggle Bit = Hex Binary Function Start RC5 Data IR Command ListRemote Control With Toggle Description Button Name Bit = RC5 Control Codes for the DHD ControllerEnter XP-OPAL65DHD100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz SpecificationsPlasmaWall Specifications PlasmaWall SpecificationsDHD Controller Specifications DHD Controller SpecificationsPlasmaWall DimensionsIR Receiver PlasmaWall Model XP-103DHD Dimensions with Floor Stand Supported? √ = Yes, = No Supported Signal Timings by InputFormat Resolution Frequency Rate Hz MHz KHz Supported TimingsRate Hz MHz KHz Video 1 S-Video Format Resolution FrequencyComponent/ Rgbhv VideoPAL-M Page 020-0726-03 rev. a September

XP-OPAL65DHD, XP-OPAL50DHD, XP-50DHD, XP-103DHD specifications

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