LCD Projector HD8000 Controlling the projector using a personal computer This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal. PC-controllable functions: • Turning the power ON or OFF • Changing input signals • Inputting commands by pressing the buttons on the control panel and remote control •...
2. Control command diagram The command consists of the address code, function code, data code, and end code. The length of the command varies among the functions. Address code ASCII ‘30h’ 30h’ Character [Address code] 00 (In ASCII code, ‘30h’ ‘30h’) fixed. [Function code] A code of each fixed control move.
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[RS-232C control flowchart] START Sending out command Awaiting response from projector Sending command again Awaiting response from projector Less than 10 times Number of trials without response Check the following. • The projector is not supplied with AC power. → Check that AC power cord is connected. →...
Command list 4.1 Operation commands while the splash screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.) The operation commands are used for the basic operation setting of this projector. They may not be executed while the signals are changed. The operation commands have no data codes. ITEM Character POWER ON...
ITEM Projector status Error status The PC sends the command without attaching the data code to it. On the other hand, the projector attaches to the received command its current operating status as the data code and send it back to the PC. [Example] When checking the currently selected input terminal (when the INPUT VIDEO is being selected).
4.4 Direct commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.) The direct commands are used for the keystone setting of this projector with the value. ITEM VOLUME KEYSTONE (vertical) How to set the value Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value. Character ASCII ‘2Bh’...
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ITEM Character BACK COLOR MUTE MODE IMAGE REVERSE ZOOM/FOCUS LOCK LENS SHIFT LOCK LENS SHIFT RESET LSRST ASPECT PASSWORD FUNCTION PSLOCK MENU POSITION CINEMA MODE CINE VIDEO SIGNAL (VIDEO only) SET UP SCART INPUT LANGUAGE RESET ALL RSTALL MEMORY CALL HORIZ.POSITION VERT.
[Example 2] When setting the CONTRAST R of the COLOR TEMP.-USER to +10, the CONTRAST G to 0, and the CONTRAST B to -5. (Figures and symbols enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.): Sending commands from the PC, etc. ‘30’...