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Appendix
RS-232C port specifications
Computer Control of the Plasma Display TV (Panel Unit)
• When a program is set, the display can be controlled from the computer using the RS-232C terminal.
The input signal (computer/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments
and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din-D/sub RS-232C for the
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connections.
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• This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers.
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the computer to match the display's communications conditions.
The display's communications settings are as follows:
Baud rate:
9,600 bps
8 bits
Data length:
Parity bit:
None
1 bit
Stop bit:
Flow control:
None
Communication procedure
Send the control commands from the computer via the RS-232C connector.
The display operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the computer.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the computer receives the OK response before
sending the next command.
Command format
Eight ASCII codes e CR
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3
Command 4-digits
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the
parameter.)
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, "ERR" returns. (Refer to "Response code format".)
No problem to input any numerical value for "x" on the table.
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
When "?" is input for some commands, the present setting value responds.
?
?
?
66
P4
Parameter 4-digits
0
9
0
0
5
5
?
?
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, x, blank, ?
Return code
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