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TpxX&]

The unit sends the Tpx message whenever the total pixels variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

PhsX^]

The unit sends the Phs message whenever the pixel phase variable is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

SynX#]

The unit sends the Syn message whenever the output video format is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

PolX#]

The unit sends the Pol message whenever the output sync polarity setting is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

AudX1@]

The unit sends the Aud message whenever the input audio level (gain and attenuation) is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

AmtX!]

The unit sends the Amt message whenever audio output is muted or unmuted from the master receiver's front panel.

LvlX1#]

The unit sends the Lvl message whenever the audio output level is changed from the master receiver's front panel.

SprX(]

The unit sends the Spr message whenever a preset is saved from the master receiver's front panel.

RprX1#]

The unit sends the Rpr message whenever a preset is recalled from the master receiver's front panel.

Zpg]

The unit sends the Zpg message whenever all presets have been erased from the master receiver's front panel.

ImgX!]

The unit sends the Img message (with the X! variable) whenever the auto memory function has been toggled on or off from the master receiver's front panel.

Img]

The unit sends the Img message (with no variable) whenever the auto image function has been triggered from the master receiver's front panel.

TstX1$]

The unit sends the Tst message whenever a test pattern has been selected or test patterns are turned off from the master receiver's front panel.

Error responses

When the unit receives a valid SIS command, it executes the command and sends a response to the host device. If the unit is unable to execute the command because the command is invalid or it contains invalid parameters, the unit returns an error response to the host. The error response codes are:

E10 - Invalid command]

E11 - Invalid preset number]

E13 - Invalid parameter]

E14 - Invalid command for this configuration]

Timeout

Pauses of 10 seconds or longer between command ASCII characters result in a timeout. The command operation is aborted with no other indication.

Using the command/response table

The command/response table begins on page 3-8. Lower case letters are acceptable in the command field except where indicated for the audio level (gain and attenuation) commands. Symbols are used throughout the table to represent variables in the command/response fields. Command and response examples are shown throughout the table. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command/ response table.

ASCII to HEX Conversion Table

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FOX 500 DA6 specifications

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