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Pioneer PDP-425CMX manual

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    PDP-425CMX Plasma Display Panel RS-232C Commands C OMMAND R EFERENCE M ANUAL Manual Version 1.00 March 1, 2006 Pioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Industrial Solutions Business Group[...]

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    2 RS-232C Adjustment This display has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make various adjustments and settings. 1.1 About the RS-232C Adjustment Adjustments using the RS-232C: • The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the integrator mode (refer to section 5.4.4, “PICTURE, White Balance and SCREEN Position Adju[...]

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    3 RS-232C Adjustment 1.2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins (male/straight) 2) Pin layout 3) Baud Rate 9600 bps (standard) (switch-able to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps) Note The baud rate of this display should be set to match the baud rate of the PC. Also, when the RS-232C cable is extended over a long distance, use a slower baud rate. 4) D[...]

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    4 RS-232C Adjustment 1.3 Combination Connection When controlling/adjusting panels, it is convenient to connect several displays to one PC. By performing a combination connection and assigning IDs to the panels, it is possible to control and adjust several displays at the same time or separately. Connection method: Connect the panels as shown in the[...]

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    5 RS-232C Adjustment 1.4 ID Assignment The ID is assigned from the PC. Commands: <IDC> (ID CLEAR) ........ Clears the assigned ID <IDS> (ID SET) ............. Assigns an ID IDS is only effective when an ID is not assigned. IDs are assigned starting from the panel closest to the PC. Example: Case of 4 displays (assigning IDs with the PC [...]

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    6 Under the connection conditions shown below, use a combination cable for up to 16 panels. Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C cable connecting PC to PDP-425CMX/PDP-42MXE10: 5 m 2 Combination cable length: 5 m each 3 Wire specifications for linking cable: Mini Din 6-pin straight (7 strand cable) For 1 strand, suitable for AWG28: Cross-section area = 0[...]

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    7 RS-232C Adjustment 1.5 List of RS-232C Commands 7 Normal Operation Related Commands Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory POWER POF Turns the power OFF.  PON Turns the power ON.  INPUT SELECT INPS01 Switches the main screen to INPUT1.  INPS02 Switches the main screen to INPUT2.  INPS03 Switches the main [...]

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    8 RS-232C Adjustment 7 “ MENU ”–“ SET UP ” related commands Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory COLOR TEMP. CTPS01 Sets the color temperature to LOW.  CTPS02 Sets the color temperature to MID LOW.  CTPS03 Sets the color temperature to MIDDLE.  CTPS04 Sets the color temperature to MID HIGH.  CTP[...]

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    9 RS-232C Adjustment 7 “ MENU ”–“ OPTION ” related commands Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory ENERGY SAVE ESVS00 Sets ENERGY SAVE to standard.  ESVS01 Sets ENERGY SAVE to save energy.  ESVS02 Sets ENERGY SAVE to fixed brightness.  ESVS03 Sets ENERGY SAVE to mode 3 (long service life).  ESVS04[...]

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    10 RS-232C Adjustment Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory WHITE BALANCE RHI Adjusts R.HIGH of the white balance.  000 255  GHI Adjusts G.HIGH of the white balance.  000 255  BHI Adjusts B.HIGH of the white balance.  000 255  GLW Adjusts G.LOW of the white balance.  000 255  RLW Adjusts R.LOW [...]

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    11 RS-232C Adjustment Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory SCREEN MASK FMKS00 Sets SCREEN MASK to OFF.  FMKS02 Sets SCREEN MASK to inverse (negative – positive reversed).  FMKS03 Sets SCREEN MASK to white mask.  FMKS04 Sets SCREEN MASK to red mask.  FMKS05 Sets SCREEN MASK to green mask.  FMKS06 Sets[...]

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    12 RS-232C Adjustment Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory FRONT INDICATOR LESS00 Sets the FRONT INDICATOR to OFF.  LESS01 Sets the FRONT INDICATOR to ON.  COLOR MODE CLMS00 Sets the COLOR MODE to NORMAL.  CLMS01 Sets the COLOR MODE to STUDIO.  UNDER SCAN USCS00 Sets the UNDERSCAN setting to OFF.  USCS[...]

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    1 3 RS-232C Adjustment Command Function Number direct Last Effective Minimum Maximum memory DISPLAY CALL DITS01 Displays DISPLAY CALL 1. DITS02 Displays DISPLAY CALL 2. IM0 INFORMATION write-in (1-3 characters).  IM1 INFORMATION write-in (4-6 characters).  IM2 INFORMATION write-in (7-9 characters).  IM3 INFORMATION write-in (10-12 characte[...]

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    1 4 RS-232C Adjustment 1) Obtaining QST Status Information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QST (fixed) 3 Generation information 1 Byte 5 (fixed) 4 Inch information 1 Byte 4 (fixed) 5 Forwarding 1 Byte M (fixed) 6 Power source state 1 Byte S: Standby status P: Power supplied status 7 During standby: S[...]

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    1 5 RS-232C Adjustment 2) <QPI> Obtaining Integrator/PICTURE information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QPI (fixed) 3 CONTRAST 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 4 BRIGHTNESS 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 5 C,DETAIL R (RED) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 6 C,DETAIL Y (YELLOW) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 7 C,DETAI[...]

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    1 6 RS-232C Adjustment 5) <QSS> Obtaining SETUP information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QSS (fixed) 3 COLOR TEMP. 1 Byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW 3: MIDDLE 4: MID HIGH 5: HIGH Note 1) 4 POWER MGT. 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 5 AUTO POWER OFF 1 Byte 0: DISABLE 1: ENABLE 6 DNR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: MIDDLE[...]

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    1 7 RS-232C Adjustment Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 27 PRO USE UNDERSCAN 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 28 PRO USE IMAGE PROCESS 1 Byte 1: NORMAL 2: PURE 3: MONOTONE 4: HIGH CONTRAST 29 PRO USE SYGNAL TYPE 1 Byte 1: MOTION 2: STILL 3: NONE STD 30 FRC 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 31 POWER ON MODE INPUT 1 Byte See the figure below. 32 POWER ON MODE MULTI MODE 1 By[...]

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    1 8 RS-232C Adjustment 9) <QAP> Obtaining machine name Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QAP (fixed) 3 Machine name information 18 Byte A/J (North America/domestic model): PDP-425CMX/LUC5*** G (Europe-general model): PDP-42MXE10/LDFK5* CKD (European CKD model): PDP42MXE10/YVXK5* 4 Check sum 2 Byt[...]

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    1 9 RS-232C Adjustment 7 Check Sum This is data to which 2-Byte ASCII code is added to a data group returned by a QUEST command. STX 02 (hex) 2 Byte 3 Byte 03 (hex) ID QUEST command ETX STX 02 (hex) QUEST command 3 Byte Data *Byte Check sum 2 Byte ETX 03 (hex) PC side Set side A detailed example is given below. Example) The check sum value that is [...]

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    20 Screen Burning 2.03.0 Screen Burning When the same image is reproduced for a long period (still image, telop, etc.), the image is burned into to screen. It may be difficult to remove this image. Burning should be managed by making necessary changes in the video software, projection method, system configuration etc. This display has a function th[...]

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    21 3.0 Precautions on Connecting Camera Images Connecting and using moving images that are nearly still, such as images from a surveillance camera, could damage the panel and reduce the life or be the cause of other issues. In this situation, it is necessary to set the image quality beforehand. For instructions on setting the image quality, contact[...]

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    22 5.0 Precautions 1) If the power shuts down and stays OFF for a long period, an internal problem has probably occurred (failing part, etc.). Turn OFF the main power switch on the Plasma Display then wait 1 to 2 minutes and try turning the power ON again. If the power goes OFF again, the display need to be serviced. If the display operates normall[...]

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    2 3 Maintenance Name Part Number Cleaning cloth: Wiping cloth AED1285 Cleaning cloth: Minimax GED-009 Cleaning liquid: B4 GEM1004 1) Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before performing maintenance. 2) Cabinet and Remote-control Unit Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner. Using such solvents could cause the cabinet and r[...]

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    PDP-425CMX RS-232C Command Reference Manual Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Industrial Solutions Business Group 2265 East 220 th Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2000 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com[...]