Serial Terminals connection, Command | Panasonic TH-50PF9UK instruction

Connections

SERIAL Terminals connection

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER	1	2	3	4	5

		6	7	8	9
RS-232C Straight cable	SERIAL
	Pin layout for SERIAL Terminal

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	NORMAL (4 : 3)
		ZOOM	ZOOM
		FULL	FULL
		JUST	JUST
		SELF	Panasonic AUTO

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

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Panasonic TH-50PF9UK Serial Terminals connection, Communication parameters, Basic format for control data, Command

Contents

Model No. TH-50PF9UK High Deﬁnition Plasma DisplayOperating Instructions English Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Trademark Credits FCC CautionCanadian Notice When using the Plasma Display Safety Precautions AC Power Supply Cord MaintenanceSafety Precautions / Maintenance Setup Remote Control Batteries AccessoriesAccessories Supplied DVI-D COMPONENT/RGB ConnectionsSpeakers AC cord ﬁxing Connections Signal Names for Mini D-sub 15P ConnectorPC Input Terminals connection Basic format for control data CommandSerial Terminals connection Communication parameters DVI-D connection Component / RGB connection & RGB signal R, G, BDVI-D Input Connector Signal Name Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet Power on / OFFConnecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display OFF Basic Controls Basic Controls On-Screen Menu Displays Advanced Settings On-Screen Menu Displays Time / Power OFF TimeOn Time / Power OFF INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 PC Selecting the input signalInitial selections Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language Normal Full Aspect ControlsNormal Zoom Full Pixel Mode Adjusting POS. /SIZEPOS / V-SIZE / DOT Clock / Clock Phase Size Adjusting POS. /SIZEClock Phase POS Multi PIP Sub screen Main screen Advanced PIP Cinema Picture AdjustmentsStandard Dynamic Picture Adjustments Advanced Settings Mute Sound Adjustment Return to normal display quit Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDisplay the Operation Guide Select the magniﬁcation required for the enlarged display Press to select Set Present Time SetupPress to set up Present Time of DAY Press to select Power on Function SET UP TimerDisplay the SET UP Timer Screen Press to select Power on Time / Power OFF Time Negative / Scroll selection Mode selectionStart setting Screensaver For preventing after-images Screensaver For preventing after-images Setup of Screensaver TimePress to display the SET UP menu Reduces screen after-image Press to exit from Screensaver Side BAR AdjustOFF Dark MID Bright Addition sign Selected Input Reduces power consumptionCustomizing the Input labels Press to select on or OFF SET UP for Multi DisplayHow to setup Multi Display Group of 4 2 × Group of 9 3 × Group of 16 4 × Display Number locations for each arrangement Examples SET UP for Multi DisplayPress to select Seam Hides Video Press to select OFF, on ID Cancellation Seam Hides Video SettingID Remote Control Function ID remote control button operation Component RGB SET UP for Input SignalsComponent / RGB in Select 3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images Color System SET UP for Input SignalsColor System / Panasonic Auto Pulldown / Video NR Displays the H Horizontal / V Vertical frequencies Setting RGB sync signalSync FREQ. kHz / V-FREQ. Hz Function Options Adjustments Off Initial VOL Sets normal volume Level Options Adjustments Menu & Enter Normalization Shipping condition Plasma Display panel Troubleshooting DVI-D DVI-D/COMPONENT/RGB/PC input signals TH-50PF9UK Speciﬁcations Limits and Exclusions Panasonic Canada Inc Customer’s RecordPanasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Executive Ofﬁce