RS-232C Specifications and Commands Computer control A computer can be used to control the monitor by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available) to the monitor. (See page 19 on the owner’s manual of the monitor for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.
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Ignition Failure Backlight Usage Time(Hour) 0 – 99999(Integer) Name Model Name Check EFD52/EFD46 Model Name Check EFD-52/EFD-46 Serial No. Check Serial No. Monitor Name Setting 1 OK or ERR (First 4 characters) *1 Monitor Name Setting 2 OK or ERR...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) Resize COMPUTER 2 Normal (Computer) OK or ERR Full OK or ERR OK or ERR Dot By Dot(Computer) / Normal(Video) S.Stretch(Video) OK or ERR...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMPUTER 2 INPUT OK or ERR AV Mode Standard OK or ERR Presentation OK or ERR Movie OK or ERR Game sRGB OK or ERR OK or ERR OK or ERR On(Display)
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) HDMI INPUT Standard OK or ERR AV Mode Presentation OK or ERR Movie OK or ERR Game OK or ERR sRGB OK or ERR OK or ERR OK or ERR On(Display)
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) VIDEO INPUT AV Mode Standard OK or ERR Presentation OK or ERR Movie OK or ERR Game OK or ERR OK or ERR OK or ERR On(Display) OK or ERR...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) Video System OK or ERR AUTO OK or ERR OK or ERR SECAM OK or ERR NTSC4.43 OK or ERR NTSC3.58 OK or ERR PAL_60 Background Selection OK or ERR...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RETURN CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER Standby mode Power ON (Mode 1, Mode 2) P&P Main Select OK or ERR Left *2 OK or ERR Right *2 ALL Reset OK or ERR Sleep Timer OK or ERR Sleep Timer 0–12 Multi Screen *3...
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment This section describes the basic procedure for using the monitor via the network. If the network is already constructed, the monitor’s network settings may need to be changed. Please con- sult your network administrator for assistance with these settings. You can make network settings both on the monitor and on the computer.
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 1. Connecting the Moni- tor to a Computer Establishing a one-to-one connection from the monitor to a computer. Using a LAN cable (supplied) you can configure the monitor via the computer. Disconnect the computer’s LAN cable from the existing network.
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer The following describes how to make settings ® in Windows Vista Log on the network using the administrator’s account for the computer. Click “start”, and click “Control Panel”.
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Setting up the Monitor Network Environment Click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, and click the “Properties” button. Confirm or change an IP address for the setup computer. 1 Confirm and note the current IP ad- dress, Subnet mask and Default gateway.
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 3. Setting up a Network Connection for the Monitor Settings for such items as the monitor’s IP ad- dress and subnet mask are compatible with the existing network. Set each item on the monitor as follows. (See pages 36 and 37 on the owner’s manual of the monitor for setting.) DHCP Client : OFF...
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Setting up the Monitor Network Environment The TCP/IP setting screen ap- pears, ready for network settings for the monitor. Items Setting example / Remarks DHCP Select “ON” or “OFF” to determine Client whether to use DHCP Client. IP Address You can set this item when “DHCP Client”...
Controlling the Monitor via LAN After connecting the monitor to your network, enter the monitor IP address in “Address” on Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or later) using a computer on the network to start a setup screen that will enable control of the monitor via the network. Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)
Controlling the Monitor via LAN Confirming the Monitor Controlling the Monitor Status (Status) (Control) On this screen, you can perform monitor con- trol. You can control the following items : On this screen, you can confirm the monitor status. You can confirm the following items : •...
Controlling the Monitor via LAN Setting and Adjusting the Setting the Security Monitor (Settings & Adjustments) (Network – Security) Example: “Picture” screen display for COMPUTER On this screen, you can make settings relat- ing to security. On these screens, you can make monitor set- tings or adjustments.
Time automatically disconnected e.g.1 : 192.168.150.253 from the network in units of a e.g.2 : smtp123.eiki.co.jp minute (from 1 to 65535 * When using a domain name, minutes). If the set value is make settings for the DNS made 0, the Auto Logout server.
Controlling the Monitor via LAN Setting Error Items and Setting Error Items and Destination Addresses to the URL that are to be which E-mail is to be Sent Displayed when an Error when an Error Occurs Occurs (Service & Support – (Mail –...
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Connect the monitor to a computer using RS-232C or Telnet, and open the SETUP MENU on the computer to carry out various settings for the monitor. Input “setup” and press the “Enter” When Connecting Using key.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet ▼SETUP MENU ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- When Connecting Using [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask [3]Default Gateway [4]User Name [5]Password Telnet [6]RS-232C Baud Rate [7]Monitor Name [8]DHCP Client [A]Advanced Setup [D]Disconnect All [V]View All Setting [S]Save & Quit [Q]Quit Unchanged ®...
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet SETUP MENU ADVANCED SETUP MENU (Main Menu) MSETUP MENU MADVANCED SETUP MENU ******************** ADVANCED SETUP MENU *********************** ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- [1]Auto Logout Time [2]Data Port [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask [3]Default Gateway [5]Network Ping Test [4]User Name [5]Password [6]Accept IP Addr(1)
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Enter number or symbol of item to be selected on the SETUP MENU. When setting, input the details to be set. Setting is carried out one item at a time, and saved at the end. View Setting Detail List Set Items ([V]View All Setting)
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Save Settings and Quit Quit without Saving Set- tings ([S]Save & Quit) ([Q]Quit Unchanged) Save set values and quit menu. Quit menu without saving setting values. ▼SETUP MENU ▼SETUP MENU ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask...
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet The setting procedure for each item will be explained. For the basic procedure, please refer to “Set Items” on page 24. IP Address Setting Default Gateway Setting ([1]IP Address) ([3]Default Gateway) Setting of IP address. Setting default gateway.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Password Setting Monitor Name Setting ([5]Password) ([7]Monitor Name) Carrying out security protection using password. It is possible to assign a monitor name. setup>7 setup>5 Monitor Name : XXX-XX Password Please Enter : MY XXX-XX Please Enter : efd52 (change)
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Disconnecting All Connec- Setting Auto Logout Time tions ([D]Disconnect All) (ADVANCED[1]Auto Logout Time) It is possible to disconnect all the TCP/IP connec- If there is no input after a fixed time, the monitor au- tions currently recognized by the monitor.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Carrying out Network Ping Setting of Accept IP Ad- Test dress (ADVANCED[6]Accept IP (ADVANCED[5]Network Ping Test) Addr(1) – [8]Accept IP Addr(3)) It is possible to confirm that a network connection It is possible to improve security of the monitor by between the monitor and a computer etc.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Setting of Search Port Return to Main Menu (ADVANCED[0]Search Port) (ADVANCED[Q]Return to Main Menu) Sets the port number used when searching for the Returns to the main SETUP MENU. monitor from the network. advanced>q ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- advanced>0...
Multi Screen The monitor comes with the Multi-Screen function. You can display one large image using up to 16 (4 X 4) monitors. Note • The availability of Multi Screen modes depending on the video signal is as follows. Input Mode Video Signal NTSC S-VIDEO...
Multi Screen Setting up the Multi Screen Input Signal Following is an example of how to use 4 monitors. Computer RGB cable (commercially available) Monitor 1 COMPUTER IN 2 Computer terminal COMPUTER 5BNC to mini D-sub 15 pin IN 1 terminal cable (commercially available) S-VIDEO IN MONITOR OUT...
Multi Screen Access one of the four monitors via Repeat the same procedure from Internet Explorer. the step 1 to 4 for the other three (See “Controlling the Monitor Using Internet monitors. Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)” (page 16) for the details.) That completes the multi screen setup.
Multi Screen Notes on the Wide Multi Screen Selecting “2 X 1”, “3 X 1”or “4 X 1” on “Status” (see page 33) allows you to create the wide multi screen. To create the wide multi screen with three monitors lining up in single file from left to right (as shown above), select “3 X 1”...
Multi Screen Setting up the Multi Screen Controlling When you want to control the monitors collectively for the multi screen, connect LAN cables to the LAN terminals and set both “TCP/IP” and “Master & Slave”. Following is an example of how to use 4 monitors with a hub connection. Info •...
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Multi Screen ■ Preparation Follow the procedure below after setting up the basic connection. • • When “User Name” and “Password” have been set to the monitor, reset them before the multi screen setup. To set “User Name” and “Password”, use the same user name and password for both of the master and slave monitors.
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Multi Screen Turn on all of the monitors. Access the monitor 1 from the com- puter via Internet Explorer. (See “Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)” on page the details.) Click “Master & Slave” on the menu. Select “Master”...
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Multi Screen Repeat the same procedure from the step 10 to 12 for the monitor 3 and 4. Example: When using the connection described on page Select inputs as specified in the Monitor 1 Monitor 2-4 table on the right. Master Slave (See page 34 on the owner’s manual of the...
Troubleshooting Communication cannot be established with the monitor When connecting the monitor using serial-connection \ Check that the RS-232C terminal of the monitor and a computer or the commercially available controller are connected correctly. \ Check that the RS-232C cable is a cross-over cable. \ Check that the RS-232C port setting for the monitor corresponds to the setting for the computer or the commercially available controller.
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Troubleshooting \ Take the following steps for checking the network settings for the computer. 1. Open a command prompt. 2000: click “start” ➔ “Programs” ➔ “Accessories” ➔ “Command • In the case of Windows ® Prompt” in order. : click “start” ➔ “All Programs” ➔ “Accessories” •...
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Troubleshooting \ Check if the “TCP/IP” protocol is operating correctly using the “PING” command. Also, check if an IP address is set. 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows 2000: click “start” ➔ “Programs” ➔ “Accessories” ➔ “Command ®...
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