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G Series Serial Commands
A p p l i c a t i o n G u i d e
020-000578-02

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  • Page 1 G Series Serial Commands A p p l i c a t i o n G u i d e 020-000578-02...
  • Page 2 Products where the serial number has been removed or obliterated. o. Products sold by a Reseller to an End User outside of the country where the Reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office in the country where the End User is located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Brightness (BRT) ..........17 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide...
  • Page 4 Lens Shift Horizontal (LHO) ........36 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide...
  • Page 5 Source Key Function Setting (SKS) ....... . . 55 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide...
  • Page 6 ..........65 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This document provides information and procedures for using serial commands (ASCII text messages) to control G Series projectors. Technical Support If you are unable to resolve an issue, contact Christie support: • North and South America: +1-800-221-8025 or tech-support@christiedigital.com •...

  • Page 8: Communicate With The Projector

    For example: (OVS0): OFF (OVS1): ZOOM (OVS2): CROP If the current over scan (OVS) setting is off (OVS n) the command OVS p sets the value to zoom. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 9: Message Types And Formats

    Use the number symbol (#) to request a full acknowledgment. A full acknowledgement sends an echo of the message as a reply from the projector when it finishes processing the command. Do not include a full acknowledgement in a request message. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 10: Error Messages

    If a command cannot be performed, a descriptive error identifying the problem appears. For example, this message indicates a syntax error: (ITP) - (65535 00000 ERR00005 "ITP: Too Few Parameters") G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 11: Commands

    Commands This section list the commands that you can use with G series projectors. Size and Position Commands This section lists the commands that you can use to modify the size and position of the projected image. Auto Image (AIM) Use this command to reacquire and lock an input signal.

  • Page 12: Digital Horizontal Shift (Dsh)

    Set the value to 100 to move the display area to the extreme right. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode None Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 13: Digital Vertical Shift (Dsv)

    Digital Horizontal Shift and Digital Vertical Shift commands to readjust the image. The adjustment range is 50% to 400% and the default value is 100%. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description (DZH100) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 14: Digital Vertical Zoom (Dzv)

    The horizontal adjustment range is 0 to 190 and the vertical adjustment range is 0 to 100. The default value for both adjustments is 0. This image illustrates the maximum adjustment range: G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 15: Geometry Correction (Wrp)

    Curve - Adjusts curve and 4-corner when a DPWM is installed. This option is unavailable if a DPWM is not installed. • Rotate - Adjusts rotate and 4-corner when a DPWM is installed. This option is unavailable if a DPWM is not installed. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)
  • Page 16 If a DPWM is installed, keystone, pincushion/barrel, and 4-corner can be adjusted. Sets the horizontal keystone value to 50. (WRP+HKST 50) Sets the vertical keystone value to 50. (WRP+VKST 50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 17: Horizontal Pincushion (Hpc)

    Increase the value to move the active image to the right. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode Read/Write Examples Command Description (HOR50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 18: Over Scan (Ovs)

    Use this command to correct curved distortion caused by the lens or the projection surface. This command is not available if a Dual Processor Warp Module (DPWM) is not installed. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 19: Pixel Track (Pxt)

    Multiple soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicate poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking ensures the image quality is consistent across the screen, the aspect ratio is maintained, and the pixel phase is optimized. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description (PXT50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 20: Rotation Geometry Correction (Rot)

    Resize an image by maximizing the height, width, or both. • Resize an image to the maximum size and maintain the original aspect ratio. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 21: Vertical Pincushion (Vpc)

    If a DPWM is installed use the pincushion/barrel function for adjustments. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets the vertical distortion value to 50. (VPC50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 22: Vertical Position (Vrt)

    Use this command to modify the projector response when it is acquiring a signal or switching inputs. The default is off. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Turns blank on signal switch off. (BSS 0) Turns blank on signal switch on. (BSS 1) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 23: Blue Gain (Bog)

    Use this command to adjust the image black level by applying an offset to the input image. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode None G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 24: Brilliant Color (Bcl)

    The default is Off. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 25: Color (Clr)

    Command Description Turns color enhancement off. (HSG 0) Applies color enhancement mode 1 to the input signal. (HSG 1) Applies color enhancement mode 2 to the input signal. (HSG 2) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 26: Color Space (Csp)

    Applies the warm color temperature to the input signal. (CCI1):Warm Applies the cool color temperature to the input signal. (CCI2):Cool Applies the bright color temperature to the input signal. (CCI3):Bright G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 27: Color Wheel Speed (Cws)

    Command Description Sets the white level value to 50. (CON50) Detail (DTL) Use this command to apply a predefined sharpness setting to the current input signal. The default is Normal. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 28: Detect Film (Fmd)

    Use this command to allow the projector to automatically adjust the black values of the displayed image. The default is Off. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 29: Edge Enhancement (Edg)

    Use this command to modify the flesh tone setting in an image. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets the flesh tone setting to 50 (FTC50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 30: Gamma Curve (Bgc)

    This setting can only be applied to VGA or component signals. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 31: Image Freeze (Frz)

    Use this command to reduce the temporal and spatial noise in an image.The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets the noise reduction setting to 50. (NRD50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 32: Picture Setting (Pst)

    Red Gain (ROG) Use this command to adjust the red and white color of VGA and component input signals. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 50. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 33: Red Offset (Roo)

    None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets red offset to 50. (ROO50) RGB Gain/Offset Reset (GOR) Use this command to reset red, green, blue gain and offset values. Subcode None Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 34: Sync Threshold (Syt)

    None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets the sharpness setting to its maximum value. (DTL0):Maximum Sets the sharpness setting to high. (DTL1):High Sets the sharpness setting to normal. (DTL2):Normal G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 35: Video Black Level (Vbl)

    Use this command to increase the brightness of whites to near 100%. This setting can only be applied to video sources. The adjustment range is 0 to 100. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets white peak to 50. (WPK50) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 36: Configuration Commands

    Activates auto shut down after ten minutes. (ASH2) 10 MIN Activates auto shut down after 15 minutes. (ASH3) 15 MIN Activates auto shut down after 20 minutes. (ASH4) 20 MIN G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 37: Ceiling Mount Setting (Cel)

    Use this command to change the personal identification number (PIN) on a projector. The default is 12345. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Replaces the existing PIN number. The value 00000 is the previous number and the (PCG”OOOOO,NNNNN”) value NNNNN is the new number. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 38: Color Matching (Cca)

    Specifies the y coordinate for blue gain. BLDY Specifies the white gain. WHDG Specifies the x coordinate for white gain. WHDX Specifies the y coordinate for white gain. WHDY Turns manual adjustment on. MANA G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 39: Edge Blending (Ebl)

    Description Turns edge blending on or off. SLCT Turns marker on or off. MRKR Turns the grid test pattern on or off. GRID Displays the solid color test pattern. COLR G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)
  • Page 40 Sets the non-blend area brightness offset to 1000. The adjustment range (EBL+NBOF 1000) is zero to 2000. Sets the blend area gamma drop off curve to 300. The adjustment range (EBL+BGAM 300) is 70-300. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 41: Focus (Fcs)

    Hot Key Settings (HKS) Use this command to assign different functions to the infrared remote hot key. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 42: Lens Center Calibration (Lcb+Home)

    Move the lens to center position 1. (LCB+HOME1) Lens Shift Horizontal (LHO) Use this command to adjust horizontal lens offset. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write Write only G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 43: Lens Shift Vertical (Lvo)

    Sets the OSD language to English. (LOC+LANG 0) Sets the OSD language to Chinese. (LOC+LANG 1) Sets the OSD language to French. (LOC+LANG 2) Sets the OSD language to German. (LOC+LANG 3) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 44: Lock Lens Motors (Lcb+Lock)

    Use this command to move on screen menus and messages horizontally. The adjustment range is 0 to 100 and the default value is 0. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Moves the on screen menu to the left. (MSH0) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 45: Menu Shift Vertical (Msv)

    Use this command to move turn on screen messages on or off. The default is on. Subcode Subcode Description Turns on screen messages on or off. USER to select next and previous values. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 46: Network (Net)

    Turns DHCP off. (NET+DHCP0) Sets the projector name to DWU550-G. (NET+HOST”DWU550-G”) Sets the MAC address to 00:E0:47:01:02:3C. (NET+MAC0”00:E0:47:01:02:3C”) Turns network messages on. (NET+SHOW1) Sets the Ethernet address to 192.168.000.001. (NET+ETH0”192.168.000.001”) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 47: Pin Protect (Piv)

    Press the PROJ key on the infrared remote to set the address for the remote. The default is zero and universal address. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets the projector address to six. (ADR 6) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 48: Rear Projection (Sor)

    Serial Port Baud Rate (BDR) Use this command to set the serial port baud rate. The default is 115200. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 49: Serial Port Echo (Sec)

    Automatic power off functions when an image is displayed. The default is off. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 50: Splash Screen Setup (Sps)

    Read/Write Examples Command Description Displays the factory logo. (SPS+SLCT0):Factory Logo Displays a blue screen. (SPS+SLCT1):Blue Displays a black screen. (SPS+SLCT2):Black Displays a white screen. (SPS+SLCT3):White G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 51: Standby Mode (Pwr+Stbm)

    Subcode Description Turns wireless LAN on or off. SLCT Modifies the IP address. ETH0 Modifies the subnet mask. SUB0 Modifies the default gateway. GATE Modifies the MAC address. MAC0 Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 52: Zoom (Zom)

    Use this command to return lamp hour information. Subcode Subcode Description Returns the number of hours the lamp was operating. LP1H Returns the number of hours for all lamps. LPTH Read/Write Read only G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 53: Lamp Intensity (Lpi)

    This command is user defined and is not an accurate measurement of remaining lamp life. The default is zero (no warning message generated). Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Generates a warning message when the lamp has operated for 1500 hours. (LPL1500) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 54: Lamp Mode (Lpm)

    Read/Write Examples Command Description Sets lamp power to 360W. (LPP360) Light Sensor Calibration (LLC) Use this command to calibrate the light sensor. Complete a calibration whenever the lamp is replaced. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 55: Reset Lamp Hours (Lpc)

    Reset Lamp Hours (LPC) Use this command to reset the lamp hours. Subcode Subcode Description Resets the lamp hours. LMP1 Read/Write Write only. Examples Command Description Resets the lamp hours. (LPC+LMP11) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 56: Input Switching And Picture-In-Picture Commands

    Description Displays the input as the main image. MAIN# Displays the input as the picture-in-picture image. PIP# Read/Write Examples Command Description Selects VGA as the input source. (SIN1) VGA (SIN2) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 57: Main Source Hot Key Settings (Mhk)

    Assigns the composite input to a number key. COPS Assigns the display port input to a number key. DPRT Assigns the Christie presenter network display input to a number key. NTWD Assigns the card reader input to a number key. CRDR Assigns the mini-USB input to a number key.

  • Page 58: Main (Single) Source Info (Mif)

    Use this command to turn picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture on or off. Subcode None Read/Write Examples Command Description Turns picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture off. (PIP 0) Turns picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture on. (PIP 1) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 59: Picture-In-Picture And Picture-By-Picture Layout (Ppp)

    Medium: Small: Places the picture-in-picture image on the bottom right. For example: (PPP4) Large: Medium: Small: Places the picture-in-picture image on the bottom left. For example: (PPP5) Large: Medium: Small: G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 60: Picture-In-Picture And Picture-By-Picture Size (Phs)

    Creates a medium picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture. (PHS1) Creates a large picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture. (PHS2) Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture Swap (PPS) Use this command to switch between picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture on or off. Subcode None Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 61: Secondary Source Info (Sif)

    Returns the picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture image resolution. (SIF+RESL?) Source Key Function Setting (SKS) Use this command to assign functionality to the source hot key. The default is list all sources. Subcode None G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 62: Timing Detect Mode (Tmg)

    Use this command to set the color wheel index speed. This command can only be run when the projector is in service mode. Subcode Subcode Description Sets the color wheel index speed to 2x. SPX2 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 63: Enter Service Code (Uid)

    Places the projector in service mode. (UID”service,service”) Error Log (ERR) Use this command to display or clear the error log. Subcode Subcode Description Clears the error log. CLER Read/Write Write only. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 64: Factory Defaults (Def)

    You cannot use the Factory Defaults command to clear these settings. Subcode Subcode Description Applies a horizontal offset. HPOS Applies a vertical offset. VPOS Saves the settings SAVE Clears the setting. CLER Read/Write Write only. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 65: Projector Info (Pif)

    Returns the boot code. BCVS Read/Write Read only. Examples Command Description Returns the model name. (PIF+MDLN?) Serial Command Functions This section lists the functions that are used by serial command. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 66: E Series Serial Command Version (Siv)

    Key Code Entry Setting (KEY) Use this command to send key codes to the projector. This command is typically used by manufacturing and service to simulate key pad and infrared remote inputs. Subcode None G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)
  • Page 67 KEYSTONE H-LEFT KEYSTONE H-RIGHT HELP LENS H-LEFT LENS H-RIGHT HOT KEY KEYSTONE V-UP MENU KEYSTONE V-DOWN TEST LENS V-UP SHUTTER LENS V-DOWN EXIT PIP/POP SIZE RIGHT LAYOUT DOWN SWAP LEFT G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 68: Last Serial Command Error (Lce)

    Shows the on screen display. (OSD1) Power On or Off (PWR) Use this command to turn the projector on or off. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 69: Shutter On And Off Control (Shu)

    Applies a new name to the VGA1 input. SRC0 Applies a new name to the VGA2 input. SRC1 Applies a new name to the BNC input. SRC2 Applies a new name to the HDMI1 input. SRC3 G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 70: Miscellaneous Commands

    Description Changes the source name to WUXGA from VGA1. (SNS+SRC1”WUXGA”) Miscellaneous Commands Projector Status (SST) Use this command to query the status of the projector. Subcode None Read/Write Read only. G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)

  • Page 71: Test Pattern (Itp)

    Use this command to display a test pattern. Some test patterns require Service permissions. The switch from a grid or color bar test pattern can take 18 seconds. Subcode None. Use n and p to select next and previous values. Read/Write G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)
  • Page 72 Displays a yellow test pattern. Service permissions required. (ITP9) Displays a magenta test pattern. Service permissions required. (ITP10) Displays a cyan test pattern. Service permissions required. (ITP11) Displays a boresight test pattern. Service permissions required. (ITP12) G Series Serial Commands Application Guide 020-000578-02 Rev. 1 (01-2014)
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