Panasonic TH-50PHD8WS, TH-37PWD8WK 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

RS-232C Straight cable

SERIAL

6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5

Pin layout for RS-232C

D-sub 9p

Notes:

•Use the RS-232C 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.

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.

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

-

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

Details

 

2

R X D

 

3

T X D

 

5

GND

4

• 6

Non use

 

7

Shorted

 

8

 

 

1

• 9

NC

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.

Command

Command

Parameter

Control details

PON

None

Power ON

POF

None

Power OFF

AVL

**

Volume 00 - 63

AMT

0

Audio mute OFF

1

Audio mute ON

 

IMS

None

Input select (toggle)

 

SL1

Slot1 input

 

SL2

Slot2 input

 

SL3

Slot3 input

 

PC1

PC input

DAM

None

Screen mode select (toggle)

 

NORM

4 : 3

 

ZOOM

Zoom

 

FULL

16 : 9

 

JUST

Just

 

SELF

Panasonic Auto

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

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Contents Model No. TH-37PWD8WK High Definition Plasma DisplayOperating Instructions Model No. TH-42PHD8WKTable of Contents Important Safety Notice Trademark CreditsSetup Safety PrecautionsDo not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display When using the Plasma Display Safety PrecautionsIf problems occur during use Cleaning and maintenance Accessories Supply AccessoriesRemote Control Batteries Connections AC cord fixingPC Input Terminals connection Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P ConnectorConnections Communication parameters CommandSerial Terminals connection Basic format for control dataAV connection MonitorConnecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display Power On / OffConnecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Initial selections Selecting the input signalSelecting the On-Screen Menu Language Basic Controls Basic Controls To Picture adjust menu see On-Screen Menu DisplaysTo setup Screensaver see On-Screen Menu DisplaysMode Picture Explanation Aspect ControlsAdjusting Pos. / Size NormalisationMulti PIP Sub screen Advanced PIPMain screen Dynamic Picture AdjustmentsNormal CinemaAdvanced settings Picture AdjustmentsSound Adjustment MuteSelect the area of the image to be enlarged Digital ZoomDisplay the Operation Guide Select the magnification required for the enlarged displayPresent Time Setup / Set up Timer Present Time SetupSet up Timer Present Time Setup / Set up TimerScreensaver For preventing after-images Mode selectionStart setting Reversal / Scroll selectionReduces screen after-image Setup of Screensaver TimeScreensaver For preventing after-images Side Panel Adjustment Reduces power consumption Customizing the Input labelsSetup for Multi Display How to Setup Multi DisplayOption F for Multi Display Setup for Multi DisplayDisplay Number locations for each arrangement ID remote control button operation ID Remote Control FunctionID Cancellation Component / RGB-in select Setup for Input Signals3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images Colour system / Panasonic Auto Setup for Input SignalsCinema reality / P-NR Freq. kHz / V-Freq. Hz Setting RGB sync signalSync Displays the H Horizontal / V Vertical frequenciesOptions Adjustments Off On Options AdjustmentsPress Or button to switch between Modes Off On OffOffOn NormalizationShipping condition Press to select YESTroubleshooting Plasma Display panelVIDEO/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals Video inputSpecifications TH-37PWD8WK/S TH-42PWD8WK/SSpecifications TH-42PHD8WK/S TH-50PHD8WK/SPage Page Customer’s Record

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