Mitsubishi Electronics HD8000 manual Interface, PC-controllable functions, Connection

LCD Projector

HD8000

Controlling the projector using a personal computer

This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.

PC-controllable functions:

•Turning the power ON or OFF

•Changing input signals

•Inputting commands by pressing the buttons on the control panel and remote control

•Menu setting

Connection

RS-232C cable SERIAL

To RS-232C terminal

D-SUB 9-pin D-SUB 9-pin

Important:

•Connect the computer with the projector on a one-to-one basis.

•Make sure that your computer and projector are turned off before connection.

•Boot up the computer first, and then plug the power cord of the projector. (If you do not follow this instruction, the Com port may not function.)

•Adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector. Contact your dealer for details.

1. Interface

1.1 Pin assignment of SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)

	Pin No.	Name	I/O
	1	OPEN
	2	RXD	IN
	3	TXD	OUT
	4	OPEN
	5	GND
	6	OPEN
	7	OPEN
	8	OPEN
	9	OPEN
1.2 Communications format
	PROTOCOL		RS-232C
	BAUD RATE		9600 [bps]
	DATA LENGTH		8 [bits]
	PARITY BIT		NONE
	STOP BIT		1 [bit]
	FLOW CONTROL		NONE

This projector uses RXD, TXD and GND lines for RS-232C control.

For RS-232C cable, the reverse type cable should be used.

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