Pioneer RS-232 manual

RS-232 Command Reference Manual For PIONEER PDP-505CMX Plasma Display Panel January 2006 Document Version 1.0 Product specifications and f unctions subject to change. Please check with your authoriz ed Pioneer dealer or distributor.[...]

2 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1 . 0 RS-232C Adjustment Mode This display panel has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make adjustments and settings. 1 .1 About the RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1) Adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: • The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the integrator mode. Refer to section 5.[...]

3 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1 .2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins (male) 2) Pin layout 3) Baud Rate 9600 bps (standard) (switch-able to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps) Note The panel's baud rate should be set to match the computer's baud rate. Also, when extending the RS-232C cable over a long distance, lower the baud rate. 4) Data f[...]

4 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1 .3 ID Assignment After connecting to a computer, the PC can assign an ID for each plasma display panel. Commands: <IDC> (ID CLEAR) ........ Clears the assigned ID <IDS> (ID SET) ............. Assigns an ID IDS is only effective when an ID is not assigned. Also, IDs are set starting from the set closest to the[...]

5 1 .4 Combination Connection When performing control and adjustment, it is easiest to connect several panels to one PC. By performing a combination connection and assigning IDs to the displays, it is possible to control and adjust several panels at the same time or separately. Connection method: Connect the panels as shown below. Control and adjus[...]

6 Under the connection conditions shown below, up to 16 panels can be controlled and operated. Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C cable connecting PC to PDP-505CMX/PDP-50MXE10/PDP-50MXE11/PDP-504CMX/ PDP-50MXE1/PDP-50MXE1-S/PDP-434CMX/PDP-43MXE1/PDP-43MXE1-S: 5 m 2 Combination cable length: 5 m each 3 Wire specifications for linking cable: Mini Din 6-[...]

7 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1 .5 List of RS-232C Commands How to read this Table • RS-232C adjustment validity : Indicates whether the RS-232C adjustment mode can be used • Normal validity : Indicates whether the normal-operation mode can be used • Numerical direct validity : With a 3-digit number attached to the end of a command, the command d[...]

8 RS-232C Adjustment Mode CTR CTI: ### Displays the current CTI setting. ¶ CTRS00 CTI: OFF Sets CTI to OFF. ‡ CTRS01 CTI: ON Sets CTI to ON. ‡ [D] DIN Turns OFF the OSD display. ‡‡ DIY OSD: ON Turns ON the OSD display. ‡‡ DNR DNR: ###### Displays the current DNR setting. ¶ DNRS00 DNR: OFF Sets digital NR to ON. ‡ DNRS01 DNR: LOW Set[...]

9 RS-232C Adjustment Mode GRA GRADATION: ####### Displays the current GRADATION setting ¶ GRAS01 GRADATION: GAMMA 2.0 Sets GRADATION to ‘ GAMMA 2.0 ’ . ‡ GRAS02 GRADATION: GAMMA 1.8 Sets GRADATION to ‘ GAMMA 1.8 ’ . ‡ GRAS03 GRADATION: GAMMA 2.2 Sets GRADATION to ‘ GAMMA 2.2 ’ . ‡ GRAS04 GRADATION: DRE MID Sets GRADATION to ‘ D[...]

10 RS-232C Adjustment Mode MIR MIRROR MODE: ### Displays the current MIRROR MODE setting. ¶ MIRS00 MIRROR MODE: OFF Turns the MIRROR MODE OFF (normal display). ‡ MIRS01 MIRROR MODE: X Sets the MIRROR MODE to left-right reversal. ‡ MIRS02 MIRROR MODE: Y Sets the MIRROR MODE to up-down reversal. ‡ MIRS03 MIRROR MODE: XY Sets the MIRROR MODE to[...]

11 RS-232C Adjustment Mode SSI ######### Displays the current sub screen input function. ¶¶ SSIS01 INPUT1(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT1. ‡‡ SSIS02 INPUT2(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT2. ‡‡ SSIS03 INPUT3(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT3. ‡‡ SSIS04 INPUT4(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT4. ‡‡ SSIS05 INPUT[...]

12 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1 .6 GET Commands What are GET commands? • GET commands are for outputting TXD such as adjustment data from the internal microcomputer of the plasma display to a PC. • Adjustment data and other information is output as ASCII code. Note Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format Notes •[...]

13 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 2) <GPI> (GET PICTURE DATA: Gets integrator/PICTURE data.) Order Data contents Size Remarks 1 CONTRAST 3 Byte # 2 BRIGHTNESS 3 Byte # 3 C. DETAIL R (RED) 3 Byte # 4 C. DETAIL Y (YELLOW) 3 Byte # 5 C. DETAIL G (GREEN) 3 Byte # 6 C. DETAIL C (CYAN) 3 Byte # 7 C. DETAIL B (BLUE) 3 Byte # 8 C. DETAIL M (MAGENTA) 3 Byte [...]

14 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 5) <GSS> (GET STATUS SETUP: Gets menu and integrator SETUP data.) Order Data contents Size Output Remarks 1 GRADATION 1 Byte 1: GAMMA 2.0 2: GAMMA 1.8 # 3: GAMMA 2.2 4: DRE MID 5: DRE HIGH 6: DRE LOW 7: HIGH CNT. 2 BRT.ENHANCE 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON # 3 SUB VOLUME 2 Byte 00 to 20 4 COLOR TEMP. 1 Byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW [...]

15 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 6) <GSO> (GET STATUS OPTION: Gets menu and integrator OPTION data.) Order Data contents Size Output Remarks 1 ENERGY SAVE 1 Byte 1: STANDARD 2: MODE 1 3: MODE 2 4: MODE 3 5: AUTO 2 ORBITER 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 3 MASK CONTROL 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 4 AUDIO OUT 1 Byte 1: FIXED 2: VARIABLE 5 SCREEN MASK 1 Byte 0: OFF 2: IN[...]

16 RS-232C Adjustment Mode 7 Check Sum The Check Sum is data to which 2-Byte ASCII code is added to a data group that is returned by a GET command. STX 02 (hex) 2 Byte 3 Byte 03 (hex) ID GET command ETX STX 02 (hex) GET command 3 Byte Data *Byte Check sum 2 Byte ETX 03 (hex) PC side Set side . Example) Check Sum value that is added when the GET com[...]

17 Screen Burning 2.0 Screen Burning When the same image is shown for a long time (still image, telop, etc.), the image is burned into to screen and may not be able to be removed. Manage this situation by making necessary changes in the video software, projection method, system configuration, etc. This display panel has a function to reduce and/or [...]

18 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, reduce the life, or be the cause of other malfunctions. In this case, it is necessary to set the image quality beforehand. For instructions on setting the image quality, contact [...]

19 4.0 Precautions 1) If the power shuts down and stays OFF for a long period of time, an internal problem may have occurred (broken 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 requires service. If the display operates normall[...]

20 Maintenance Name Part Number Cleaning cloth: Wiping cloth AED1197 Cleaning cloth: Minimax GED-009 Cleaning liquid: B4 GEM1004 1) Always 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 to clean the unit. Using such solvents could cause the[...]

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RS-232 Command Reference Manual For PIONEER PDP-505CMX Plasma Display Panel Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. 2265 East 220 th Street Long Beach, CA 90810 Corporate Website: www.pioneerelectronics.com Industrial Plasma Website: www.pion eerindustrialav.com[...]