NEC 42XC10 MONITOR ID and RS-232C CONTROL, Functions that can be controlled via RS-232C

RS-232C

This Plasma monitor can be controlled via personal computer using an RS-232C connection.

MONITOR ID and RS-232C CONTROL

Up to 26 individual monitors can be controlled through a daisy chain via RS-232C connection.

Functions that can be controlled via RS-232C:

•Powering ON or OFF

•Switching input signals

NOTE: If your PC (IBM or IBM compatible) is equipped only with a 25-pin serial port connector, a 25-pin serial port adapter is required. Contact your dealer for details.

English

1. Connect PC to the monitor.	NOTE: In order to function, the RS-232C OUT terminal
Connect a PC’s RS-232C control output to the monitor's
	can only be connected to another monitor of the
RS-232C input. You can then connect the
	same model. Do not connect to other types of
RS-232C output from this monitor to another monitor’s
	equipment.
RS-232C input. Up to 26 monitors can be connected
using RS-232C.
2. Set Monitor ID and RS-232C Control mode.
For proper operation, the Monitor ID should be
set in the OSD menu of each monitor that is in the
chain. The Monitor ID can be set under the “SETUP”
menu in the OSD. The Monitor ID number can be set
within a range from 1 to 26 or set to "ALL". No two
monitors should share the same Monitor ID number.
It is recommended to number each monitor in a daisy
chain sequentially from 1. The first monitor in the daisy
chain is designated as the primary monitor. Subsequent
monitors with the chain are secondary monitors.
In the “FUNCTION” menu on the first monitor in the
RS-232C daisy chain set the "RS232C CONTROL"
to "NORMAL". Set the "RS232C CONTROL" to		This monitor uses RXD, TXD and GND
“SECONDARY” on all other monitors.
		lines for RS-232C control.
		The reverse type cable (null modem cable)
		should be used for RS-232C control.

PC

(Out)

RS-232C (IN)

RS-232C Cable

OUT

IN

RS-232C (OUT)	RS-232C (IN)
RS-232C Cable

OUT

IN

RS-232C (OUT)

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