RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings
PC control
A computer can be used to control the projector by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type,
sold separately) to the projector. (See page
Communication conditions
Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.
Signal format: Conforms to RS-232C standard.
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
Data length: 8 bits
Basic format
Commands from the computer are sent in the following order: command, parameter, and return code. After
the projector processes the command from the computer, it sends a response code to the computer.
Command format
Command 4-digit
Response code format
Normal response
Info
When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the response code for the previous
command from the projector is verified.
Note
When the projector is put into the standby mode, a message "Shutting Down. Please Wait." is displayed for
about 20 seconds. At that time, if the "POWR_ _ _1" command is being sent, "ERR" will be returned and this
command is not received.
Commands
Example: When turning on the projector, make the following setting.
Computer
_
_
CONTROL CONTENTS
COMMAND PARAMETER
Standby
P
Power On
P
INPUT1
I
INPUT2
I
INPUT3
I
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : AUTO
I
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : RGB
I
INPUT1 SIGNAL TYPE : COMPONENT
I
Lamp Usage Time (hour)
T
Remaining Lamp Life (Percentage)
T
Lamp Status
T
Unit Status
T
Model Name Check
T
AV Mute Off
I
AV Mute On
I
Auto Sync Start
A
Note
If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space. If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a
value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
20
for connection.)
Parameter 4-digit
Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)
0DH
Return code (
)
RETURN
O
W
R
_
_
_
0
OK or ERR
O
W
R
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
R
G
B
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
V
E
D
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
V
E
D
_
_
_
2
OK or ERR
A
S
I
_
_
_
0
OK or ERR
A
S
I
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
A
S
I
_
_
_
2
OK or ERR
L
T
T
_
_
_
1
0~9999
L
T
L
_
_
_
1
0~100
L
P
S
_
_
_
1
0:Off, 1:On, 2:Retry, 3:Waiting, 4:Lamp Error
A
B
N
_
_
_
1
0:Normal, 1:Temp High, 2:Fan Err,
4:Filter Cover Err, 8:Lamp Life 5% or less,
16:Lamp Burnt-out, 32:Lamp Not Lit,
64:Temp Abnormally High
N
A
M
_
_
_
1
PROJECTOR NAME
M
B
K
_
_
_
0
OK or ERR
M
B
K
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
D
J
S
_
_
_
1
OK or ERR
Parity bit: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None
Return code (
Return code (
Projector
13
PG-A20X
)
)