Panasonic TH-37PG9W Serial Terminals connection, RS-232C Straight cable, Communication parameters

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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	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
	AMT	1	Audio mute ON
		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 English Operating InstructionsModel No. TH-37PG9W Table of Contents Important Safety Notice Trademark CreditsSetup Safety PrecautionsDo not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display When using the Plasma Display If problems occur during useClean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty Electric shocks can result if this is not doneAccessories Supply AccessoriesCheck that you have the accessories and items shown AC cord fixing ConnectionsAC cord connection see Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P Connector PC Input Terminals connectionRS-232C Straight cable CommandSerial Terminals connection Communication parametersComponent / RGB in connection RGB signal R, G, BExample of input signal source Digital TV Set-Top-BoxConnecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display Power On / OffConnecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Selecting the input signalInitial selections Swing up the door at PullBasic Controls Digital Zoom see Press to access Channel AdjustmentOFF Timer button Standby on / OFF buttonOn-Screen Menu Displays To Set up Timer selection screen see page 26 Press to access From the unit Each adjust ScreenTo Signal screen for Digital see page 33 To Present Time Setup seeMode Picture Explanation Aspect ControlsAdjusting Pos. / Size NormalisationIs pressed except button Press to change input signal Press to swap main picture and sub pictureAdvanced PIP Sub screen Main screenDynamic Picture AdjustmentsNormal CinemaAdvanced settings Sound 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 SetupPower on Time / Power OFF Time Set up TimerDisplay the Set up Timer screen Press to select Press to setupScreensaver For preventing after-images Mode selectionStart setting Reversal / Scroll selectionSetup of Screensaver Time Reduces screen after-imageSide Panel Adjustment This function may be applicable to the non-picture areaAddition sign Selected Input Reduces power consumptionComposite Component / RGB-in select Setup for Input SignalsPB, PR signals Component B, HD, VD signals 3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV imagesColour system / Panasonic Auto Cinema reality / P-NRFreq. kHz / V-Freq. Hz Setting RGB sync signalSync Displays the H Horizontal / V Vertical frequenciesOptions Adjustments Effect AdjustmentsOptions Adjustments Normalization Menu & EnterShipping condition Troubleshooting Plasma Display panelHorizontal Vertical Component COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signalsFrequency kHz Frequency Hz Component Specifications TH-37PG9W TH-42PG9WMemo Memo Customer’s Record