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Te ch n ic a l R e fe r e nc e
020-000814-01
GS Series
Serial API Commands

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  • Page 1 Te ch n ic a l R e fe r e nc e 020-000814-01 GS Series Serial API Commands...
  • Page 2 The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated. The warranty also does not apply to any product 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

    DTL–Detail..........23 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference...
  • Page 4 NTW–Wireless Network......... . 42 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference...
  • Page 5 WRP–Geometry Correction........60 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference...
  • Page 6 ZOM–Lens Zoom Position Adjustment....... . . 61 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference...

  • Page 7: Communicating With The Projector

    3. Connect PIN 2 to PIN 3, PIN 3 to PIN 2 and PIN 5 to PIN 5. RS232 communication parameters The RS232 IN port has several communication parameters. Parameter Value Default baud rate 115200 Parity None Data bits Stop bits Flow control None GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 8: Message Format

    (CON?) or (CON ?) (Code+Subcode ?) REQUEST (what is light sensor (LLC+STAT?) calibration?) From projector (Code Data) REPLY (contrast is 50) (CON!50) (Code+Subcode REPLY (light sensor is calibrated) (LLC+STAT!1) Data) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 9: Message Structure

    If a command cannot be performed, a descriptive error identifying the problem appears. For example, the following message indicates a syntax error: (ITP) - (65535 00000 ERR00005 "ITP: Too Few Parameters") GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 10: Serial Api Commands

    Serial API commands The GS Series commands can be used to modify product settings. ADR–Address Sets or queries the device address. Commands Command Description Values ADR <value> Sets the projector address to <value>. 0 to 9 0 (Default) Examples Set the projector address to six: (ADR 6) AIM–Auto Image...

  • Page 11: Apw-Auto Power On

    5 = Activates auto shutdown after 25 minutes 6 = Activates auto shutdown after 30 minutes Examples Turn off auto shutdown: (ASH 0) Activate auto shutdown after ten minutes: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 12: Bcl-Brilliant Color

    BDR+PRTC <value> Sets the baud rate for the RS422 port. 3 = 14400 4 = 19200 5 = 38400 6 = 57600 7 = 115200 (Default) 8 = 1200 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 13: Bgc-Base Gamma Curve

    VGA or component signals. Commands Command Description Values BOG <value> Sets the blue offset. 0 to 100 50 (Default) Examples Set the blue offset to 50: (BOG 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 14: Brt-Brightness

    Defines the hue of each primary color component (red, CCA green, blue, and white). Commands Command Description Values CCA+MTRA <0 | 1> Enables or disables meter adjustments. 0 = Turns off meter adjustments (Default) 1 = Turns on meter adjustments GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)
  • Page 15 Specifies the y coordinate for red gain. 0.300 to 0.500 0.344 (Default) CCA+GNDG Specifies the green gain. 0.200 to 1.000 1.000 (Default) CCA+GNDX Specifies the x coordinate for green gain. 0.300 to 0.400 0.544 (Default) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)
  • Page 16 CCA+ROFW Manually adjusts the red portion of white. 0 to 1000 1000 (Default) CCA+GOFW Manually adjusts the green portion of white. BOFW Manually adjusts the blue portion of white. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 17: Cci-Color Temperature

    1 = Turns on the ceiling mount setting and turns the image upside down 2 = Automatically adjusts image orientation to the projector position (Default) Examples Turn off the ceiling mount setting: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 18: Clc-Closed Captions

    (CLC 2) CLR–Color Adjusts the saturation (amount) of color in an analog video image. Commands Command Description Values CLR <value> Set the color saturation value. 0 to 100 50 (Default) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 19: Cnr-Four Corner Geometry Correction

    Sets the image white level by adjusting the gain applied to the input signal. This command adjusts the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the image. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 20: Crv-Curve Geometry Correction

    Applies a bottom arc adjustment. (Write-only) CRV+LARC <value> Applies a left arc adjustment. (Write-only) CRV+RARC <value> Applies a right arc adjustment. (Write-only) Examples Set the top arc adjustment value to 20: (CRV+TARC 20) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 21: Csp-Color Space

    Sets the color wheel index speed to 2x. — number> CWI+SPX3 <color wheel Sets the color wheel index speed to 3x. — number> Examples Set the speed of color wheel index 26 to 2x: (CWI+SPX2 26) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 22: Def-Factory Defaults

    DIM <0 | 1> Enables or disables dynamic black. 0 = Turns off dynamic black (Default) 1 = Turns on dynamic black Examples Turn on dynamic black: (DIM 1) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 23: Dsh-Digital Horizontal Shift

    50 = Centers the display area vertically (Default) 100 = Moves the display area to the bottom Examples Center the display area vertically: (DSV 50) DTL–Detail Applies a predefined sharpness setting to the current input signal. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 24: Dzh-Digital Horizontal Zoom

    23) and DSV—Digital Vertical Shift (on page 23) commands to readjust the image. Commands Command Description Values DZV <value> Changes the size of the projector vertical display area. 50% to 400% 100% (Default) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 25: Ebl-Edge Blending

    Sets the bight area brightness offset. 0 to 2000 1000 (Default) EBL+NBOF Sets the non-blend area brightness offset. 0 to 2000 1000 (Default) EBL+BGAM Sets the blend area gamma drop off curve. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 26: Edg-Edge Enhancement

    EDG <value> Sets the edge enhancement for an image. 0 = Off (Default) 1 = Normal 2 = Maximum Examples Set edge enhancement to the maximum value: (EDG 2) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 27: Err-Error Log

    Enables or disables film motion detection. When active, video motion is analyzed to determine if the video input is film (interlaced) or video (progressive). The analysis allows interlaced content to display correctly. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 28: Frz-Image Freeze

    Commands Command Description Values FTC <value> Modifies the flesh tone setting in an image. 0 to 100 0 (Default) Examples Set the flesh tone setting to 50: (FTC 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 29: Gog-Green Gain

    GOR–RGB Gain/Offset Reset Resets red, green, and blue gain and offset values. Commands Command Description Values GOR1 Resets the red, green, and blue offset values to their default — settings. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 30: Hat-High Altitude

    3 = Displays projector information 4 = Activates overscan 5 = Turns closed captions on or off Examples Set the infrared remote hot key to freeze the screen: (HKA 2) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 31: Hor-Horizontal Position

    Adjust the horizontal distortion to the default: (HPC 50) HSG–Color Enhancement Applies preset color enhancements. Commands Command Description Values HSG <value> Applies a present color enhancement. 0 = Turns off color enhancement GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 32: Itp-Test Pattern

    9 = Yellow 10 = Magenta 11 = Cyan 12 = Boresight Examples Disable test patterns and revert to previous Input signal: (ITP 0) Set test pattern to the grid pattern: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 33: Key-Key Mode Emulator

    AUTO CONTRAST BRIGHT FOCUS_LEFT FOCUS_RIGHT PROJ GAMMA 23 ZOOM- ZOOM+ 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 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 34: Lcb-Lens Motor Calibration

    (LCB+LOCK 1) LCE–Last Serial Command Error Displays the last serial command error. This command is read only. Commands Command Description Values LCE? Returns the last serial command error. — GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 35: Lho-Lens Shift Horizontal

    Sets the on-screen display language. 0 = English 1 = Chinese 2 = French 3 = German 4 = Italian 5 = Japanese 6 = Korean 7 = Russian 8 = Spanish GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 36: Lpi-Constant Intensity

    (Default) 1 = Constant Intensity—Maintain a specific brightness level over time 3 = Eco Mode—Maintain specific brightness for as long as possible LPP–Constant Power Sets the constant power mode. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 37: Lse-Last System Error

    = A numerical value the specified position. This position is persistent across AC cycles. (Saved value) Examples Move the lens to position 500 on the vertical axis: (LVO 500) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 38: Mbe-Message Box Enable

    Applies a horizontal offset. — MDT+VPOS nnn Applies a horizontal offset. — MDT+SAVE n Saves the settings. — MDT+CLER n Clears the setting. — Examples Return the current mode adjustment settings: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 39: Mif-Main (Single) Source Information

    MHK–Main Source Hot Key Settings Assigns a hot key to a specific input source. Commands Command Description Values MHK+VGA1 <key> Assigns the VGA1 input to a number key. key = 0 to 9 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 40: Msh-Menu Shift Horizontal

    Moves on-screen menus and messages horizontally. Commands Command Description Values MSH <value> Moves the on-screen menu to the left 0 to 100 0 (Default) Examples Move the on-screen menu to the left: (MSH 0) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 41: Msv-Menu Shift Vertical

    — NET+RSTR Restarts the projector. — NET+RSET Returns the projector name, LAN IP address, WLAN IP address, and — SNMP settings to their factory defaults. Examples Turn DHCP off: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 42: Nrd-Noise Reduction

    0 = Turns the wireless LAN off 1 = Turns the wireless LAN on NTW+ETH0 Modifies the IP address. — NTW+SUB0 Modifies subnet mask settings. — NTW+GATE Modifies gateway settings. — GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 43: Osd-On Screen Display

    1 = Displays the on-screen display OST–OSD Transparency Commands Command Description Values OST <value> Changes the transparency of the menus and 0 to 90 messages. 0 (Default) Examples Turn off the transparency: (OST 0) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 44: Ovs-Over Scan

    Changes the personal identification number (PIN) on a projector. Commands Command Description Values PCG <00000,NNNNN> Replaces the existing PIN number, where: Valid PIN number 12345 (Default) • 00000 = Previous PIN GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 45: Phs-Picture-In-Picture Horizontal Size

    PIF+SNUM? Returns the serial number. — PIF+NERS? Returns the native resolution. — PIF+FWVS? Returns the firmware version. — PIF+CFVS? Returns configuration information. — PIF+BCVS? Returns the boot code. — GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 46: Pip-Picture In Picture

    Chooses a preset location for the picture-in-picture window. The Location settings adjust the position of the window. Blanking is not affected. While in split screen mode, several channel controls that resize image are disabled. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 47: Pps-Picture-In-Picture Swap

    Applying this setting affects the following: • Gamma • Sharpness • White peaking • Overscan • Brightness • Contrast • Color • Tint • Gain—red, green, blue GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 48: Pwr-Power

    0 = 0.5 W mode 1 = Communication mode (Default) Examples Get the projector power status: (PWR ?) Turn off the projector: (PWR 0) Place the projector in standby mode: GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 49: Pxp-Pixel Phase

    Pixel Tracking can only be set on analog input cards. Commands Command Description Values PXT <value> Sets the pixel tracking for the specified 0 to 100 value. 50 (Default) Examples Set the pixel tracking to 50: (PXT 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 50: Rot-Rotation Geometry Correction

    Adjusts the red offset of an image. Adjusting this setting also affects the black and white components of an image. This setting can only be applied to VGA or component signals. GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 51: Sec-Serial Port Echo

    SHU <0 | 1> Opens or closes the shutter. 0 = Opens the shutter 1 = Closes the shutter (Default) Examples Open the shutter: (SHU 0) Close the shutter: (SHU 1) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 52: Sif-Secondary Source Information

    Sets the active input for the secondary video. 5 = DVI-D 6 = DisplayPort 7 = Component 8 = S-Video 9 = Composite 10 = Christie Presenter 11 = Card Reader 12 = Mini USB GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 53: Siv-Serial Command Version

    Commands Command Description Values SLP <value> Sets the duration of the sleep timer. 0 = Off (Default) 1 = 2 hours 2 = 4 hours 3 = 6 hours GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 54: Sns-Source Name Setting

    Enables or disables rear projection. 0 = Turns off rear projection (Default) 1 = Turns on rear projection Examples Turn off rear projection: (SOR 0) Turn on rear projection: (SOR 1) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 55: Sps-Splash Screen

    (SST!010 "Digital" "PIP / PBP Signal Format") (SST!011 "135.2MHz" "PIP / PBP Pixel Clock") (SST!012 "Separate" "PIP / PBP Sync Type") (SST!013 "62.7kHz" "PIP / PBP Horz Refresh") (SST!014 "60.0Hz" "PIP / PBP Vert Refresh") GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 56: Syt-Sync Threshold

    4 = Full Size—Fills the screen with the image (regardless of the source) 5 = Full Width—Stretches the image to the full display width and keeps the aspect ratio GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 57: Tmg-Timing Detect Mode

    This command only applies to analog video NTSC sources. Commands Command Description Values TNT <value> Sets the tint level. 0 to 100 50 (Default) Examples Set the tint level to 50: (TNT 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 58: Uid-Enter Service Mode

    Adjusts the vertical distortion when a Dual Processor Warp module (DPWM) is not installed. If a DPWM is installed use the pincushion/barrel function for adjustments. Commands Command Description Values VPC <value> Sets the vertical distortion value. 0 to 100 50 (Default) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 59: Vrt-Vertical Position

    This setting can only be applied to video sources. Commands Command Description Values WPK <value> Sets the white peak. 0 to 100 Examples Set the white peak to 50: (WPK 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)

  • Page 60: Wrp-Geometry Correction

    Adjust keystone and pincushion when a Dual Process Warp module is not installed: (WRP+SLCT 1) Set the horizontal keystone value to 50: (WRP+HKST 50) Set the vertical keystone value to 50: (WRP+VKST 50) GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)
  • Page 61 ZOM–Lens Zoom Position Adjustment Sets the lens zoom. Commands Command Description Values ZOM <value> Increases or decreases the zoom. n = Increases zoom by 1 p = Decreases zoom by 1 GS Series Serial API Commands Technical Reference 020-000814-01 Rev. 1 (06-2015)
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