Mitsubishi Electric WD8700U Manual

Controlling the projector via rs-232c connection
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DLP™ Projector
WD8700U
Controlling the projector via RS-232C connection
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2
1.1 Connection ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Interface ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Pin assignment of SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin) .............................................................................. 3
1.2.2 Communications format ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Control command configuration ............................................................................ 4
3. Control sequence ................................................................................................... 4
4. Execution procedure of RS-232C commands via LAN .......................................... 7
5. Command list ......................................................................................................... 8
5.1 General control commands ...................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Reading commands ................................................................................................................. 8
5.2.1 Status read commands ........................................................................................................................ 8
5.2.2 Read commands for items in INFORMATION menu ............................................................................ 9
5.2.3 Read commands for other information ................................................................................................ 9
5.3 Remote control key commands ............................................................................................. 10
5.4 Direct commands ................................................................................................................... 11
5.5 Function commands .............................................................................................................. 12
5.6 Menu setting commands ....................................................................................................... 12
5.6.1 IMAGE menu ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.6.2 INSTALLATION 1 menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.3 INSTALLATION 2 menu ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.6.4 MULTI-SCREEN menu ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.6.5 FEATURE menu .................................................................................................................................. 15
5.6.6 SIGNAL menu .................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.7 NETWORK menu ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.7 Password lock commands ..................................................................................................... 19
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    DLP™ Projector WD8700U Controlling the projector via RS-232C connection Contents 1. Introduction ......................2 1.1 Connection ..........................2 1.2 Interface ........................... 3 1.2.1 Pin assignment of SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin) ................3 1.2.2 Communications format ........................3 2. Control command configuration ................4 3.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    1. Introduction This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal. In addition, by connecting multiple projectors to each other in a daisy chain configuration, you can control each projector from one personal computer. PC-controllable functions: •...
  • Page 3: Interface

    • Example of ID setting (When Group A, which performs multi-projection with two projectors, and Group B, which performs multi-projection with three projectors, are connected.) Multi-projection Group A Projector 1 Projector 2 PROJECTOR ID : 01 PROJECTOR ID : 02 GROUP ID GROUP ID Multi-projection Group B...
  • Page 4: Control Command Configuration

    2. Control command configuration The command consists of the address code, ID code, function code, data code, ACK/NAK, and end code. The length of the command varies among the functions. Address code ID code Function code Data code ACK/NAK End code ASCII code ‘30h’...
  • Page 5 • The projector may not receive a command when the splash screen is being displayed immediately after turning on the power. Use command “00r10” to cancel the splash screen. • While using the LAN terminals, the LAN functions take precedence. •...
  • Page 6 [RS-232C control flowchart] START Sending out command No response for No NAK returned 1 second or longer Awaiting response from projector NAK returned Command is sent successfully. Command is sent successfully. Command sending fails. Command is executed successfully. Command execution fails. Check the following.
  • Page 7: Execution Procedure Of Rs-232C Commands Via Lan

    4. Execution procedure of RS-232C commands via LAN • When you use the LAN function, set the STANDBY MODE to STANDARD or LAN. • When you execute RS-232C commands via LAN, check that the CONTROL SYSTEM in the NETWORK menu is set to STANDARD.
  • Page 8: Command List

    5. Command list 5.1 General control commands The general control commands are used for the basic operation setting of this projector. They may not be exe- cuted while the signals are changed. The general control commands have no data codes. (When the commands for input select are sent while the splash screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.) Function ITEM...
  • Page 9: Read Commands For Items In Information Menu

    5.2.2 Read commands for items in INFORMATION menu Use the following commands to obtain the values of the items in the INFORMATION menu. Function ITEM Data (Receive) Character ASCII code LAMP 1 TIME (LOW) vLE1L 76h 4Ch 45h 31h 4Ch hhhhmm LAMP 2 TIME (LOW) vLE2L...
  • Page 10: Remote Control Key Commands

    [Example] When checking the currently selected input terminal (when the INPUT VIDEO is being selected). (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.): • When ID is not specified: Status code returned Command sent from the PC, etc. Description from the projector ‘30’...
  • Page 11: Direct Commands

    [Example] When displaying the MENU selection bar. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.): • When ID is not specified: Status code returned Command sent from the PC, etc. Description from the projector ‘30’ ‘30’ ‘72’ ‘35’ ‘34’ ‘0D’ Command operating the same as 00r54 the MENU button (ID command is...
  • Page 12: Function Commands

    5.5 Function commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. When the mute commands are sent while the splash screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.) Function ITEM Data Character ASCII code BLANK MUTE 4Dh 55h 54h 45h 0 (OFF), 1 (ON) SPLIT SPLT 53h 50h 4Ch 54h...
  • Page 13: Installation 1 Menu

    Function ITEM Data Character ASCII code NOISE REDUCTION 4Eh 52h 0 (OFF), 1 (ON) 43h 54h 49h 0 (OFF), 1 (ON) INPUT LEVEL 49h 50h 4Ch ±5, For DVI input: +0 (NORMAL), +1 (ENHANCED) For HDMI input: +0 (AUTO), +1 (NORMAL), +2 (ENHANCED) CLOSED CAPTION 43h 43h...
  • Page 14: Multi-Screen Menu

    Function ITEM Data Character ASCII code REMOTE 1 MODE R1MRST 52h 31h 4Dh 52h 53h 54h (RESET) FILTER MENU FLCP 46h 4Ch 43h 50h xdhh (CLEANUP PERIOD) x: Cleanup interval 0 (OFF), 1 (24H), 2 (1WEEK) dhh: Next cleanup time (d: days, hh: hours) OFF: Fixed to 0 days and 00 hours 24H: Max.
  • Page 15: Feature Menu

    Function ITEM Data Character ASCII code COLOR MATCHING- MNRST 4Dh 4Eh 52h 53h 54h MANUAL (RESET) COLOR MATCHING- MSML 4Dh 53h 4Dh 4Ch x00050 to 20000 -MEASURE-MEASURED DATA (Y(Relative value)) x: Color selection R (RED), G (GREEN), B (BLUE), W (WHITE) COLOR MATCHING- MSMX 4Dh 53h 4Dh 58h...
  • Page 16: Signal Menu

    5.6.6 SIGNAL menu Function ITEM Data Character ASCII code MEMORY CALL 4Dh 4Dh 43h 0 (AUTO), 1 to 8 (MEMORY 1 to 8) HORIZ.POSITION 48h 50h + (increment), - (decrement) VERT. POSITION 56h 50h + (increment), - (decrement) FINE SYNC. 46h 4Eh 00–31 TRACKING...
  • Page 17 How to set the value Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value. Character ASCII code ‘2Bh’ ‘2Dh’ ‘30h’ ‘31h’ ‘32h’ ‘33h’ ‘34h’ ‘35h’ ‘36h’ ‘37h’ ‘38h’ ‘39h’ [Example 1] When setting the AUTO POWER ON to ON. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.): •...
  • Page 18 [Example 3] When checking the TINT setting (when the TINT is set to +10). (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.): • When ID is not specified: Status code returned Command sent from the PC, etc. Description from the projector ‘30’...
  • Page 19: Password Lock Commands

    5.7 Password lock commands The password lock commands control the password lock. The password lock enabling or disabling command is sent with a 4 to 8-digit password comprised of any figures 1 to 4 added to the end of the data code. When the password lock is enabled or disabled successfully, the projector sends a return command comprising the data code, password, and “1”...

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