Panasonic TH 50VX100U manual Serial Terminals connection, Communication parameters, Command

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Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

 

(Male)

 

 

 

RS-232C Straight cable

SERIAL

 

 

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

(Female)

D-sub 9p

Notes:

Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.

The computer shown is for example purposes only.

Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied

with this set.

Signal names for D-sub 9P connector

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by a computer which is connected to this terminal.

The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the computer application for details.

Pin No.

Details

 

2

R X D

 

3

T X D

 

5

GND

4

6

Non use

 

7

(Shorted in this set)

 

8

 

 

1

9

NC

These signal names are those of computer specifications.

Communication parameters

Signal level

RS-232C compliant

Synchronization method

Asynchronous

Baud rate

9600 bps

Parity

None

Character length

8 bits

Stop bit

1 bit

Flow control

-

Basic format for control data

The transmission of control data from the computer starts with a STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.

STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 ETX

 

Colon

Parameter(s)

End

Start

3-character

(1 - 5 bytes)

(03h)

(02h)

command (3 bytes)

 

 

Notes:

If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait for the response for the first command to come from this unit before sending the next command.

If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit will send an “ER401” command back to the computer.

SL1A, SL1B, SL2A and SL2B of Command IMS are available only when a dual input terminal board is attached.

Command

Command

Parameter

Control details

PON

None

Power ON

POF

None

Power OFF

AVL

**

Volume 00 - 63

IMS

None

Input select (toggle)

 

SL1

Slot1 input

 

SL2

Slot2 input

 

SL3

Slot3 input

 

PC1

PC input

 

SL1A

Slot1 input (INPUT1A)

 

SL1B

Slot1 input (INPUT1B)

 

SL2A

Slot2 input (INPUT2A)

 

SL2B

Slot2 input (INPUT2B)

DAM

None

Screen mode select (toggle)

 

ZOOM

ZOOM

 

FULL

FULL

 

JUST

JUST

 

NORM

4:3

 

SJST

JUST

 

SNOM

4:3

 

SFUL

H-FILL

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.

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Contents English High Definition Custom Home Theater Plasma DisplayOperating Instructions Model No. TH-50VX100U TH-65VX100URisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Trademark Credits FCC CautionCanadian Notice When using the Plasma Display Safety PrecautionsAC Power Supply Cord MaintenanceSafety Precautions / Maintenance SetupRemote Control Batteries AccessoriesAccessories Supplied Cable fixing band ConnectionsAC cord fixing Connections Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P ConnectorPC Input Terminals connection Communication parameters With this set Signal names for D-sub 9P connectorCommand Serial Terminals connectionDVD Hdmi connectionComponent / RGB connection When first switching on the unit Power on / OFFConnecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display Connecting the plug to the Wall OutletOSD Language Selecting the input signalInitial selections Selecting the On-Screen Menu LanguageINPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 Basic ControlsBasic Controls EXT. Scaler function Scrolling BAR and Test Patterns functionsFill Zoom Full Just All Aspect modeAspect Controls Zoom Full JustSelect SET UP POS. /SIZE SoundOn-Screen Menu Displays Set Exit the menuSee page 23 On-Screen Menu DisplaysOverview SeePicture Menu Picture AdjustmentsUsing for menu display Display the menu screenPicture Adjustments Gamma AdjustmentBlack ExtensionAdvanced NR PulldownSelect the item and set Video NR, Mosquito NR, Block NR OFF MIN Advanced MAX MIDMEMORY1 Picture ProfilesExample Specifying MY Picture Saving profilesPicture Profiles Entering profile namesLoading profiles Deleting profiles Renaming profiles Editing profilesMemory Save SettingsLocking profiles Memory EditMode display when is selected Isf Mode SettingPicture menu mode display Isf Mode Off Isf Mode OnPOS Adjusting POS. /SIZEAuto Setup Display the menu screen Select POS. /SIZEDOT Clock During COMPONENT, RGB and PC input signal Adjusting POS. /SIZEClock Phase Pixel Mode 2k1kDisplay the menu screen Select Sound Sound AdjustmentSelect Screensaver Display the menu screen Select SET UPStart setting Screensaver For preventing image retentionSelect Wobbling or Peak Limit Adjust the menuReduces screen image retention Screensaver For preventing image retentionBRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, Sharpness Select External Scaler Mode and setSpecifying the scaler SIZE, V-SIZE, 11 Pixel MODE, Display SizeAuto Power OFF Reduces power consumptionPower Save Standby Save TYPE1 TYPE2 Customizing the On-Screen Menu DisplaySpecify the background color Specify the display positionSelect YUV / RGB-IN Select and set SET UP for Input SignalsSelect Component / RGB-IN Select and set For Component Signal menuSET UP for Input Signals For RGBOFF on Input signal displaySetting RGB sync signal Auto on G VBSPress for more than 3 seconds Options AdjustmentsSelect Options Operate the connected equipment, pointing Display’s remote Select the remote control modeWatching Videos and DVDs Select the input mode. seeWatching Videos and DVDs Plasma Display panel TroubleshootingFull List of Aspect ModesRemote Control Operation List Remote Control Operation / Code ListRemote Control Code List Remote Control Operation / Code ListDVD Recorder / Player Applicable Input Signals VGA60 Applicable Input SignalsVideo input Hdmi Power Consumption SpecificationsFor the U.S.A and Puerto Rico Panasonic Professional Flat Panel Display Limited WarrantyFor Canada Limited Warranty StatementPage Panasonic Canada Inc Customer’s RecordPanasonic Professional Display Company Executive Office

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