Mitsubishi Electric XD8100U Service Manual page 83

DLP™ Projector
XD8100U
Controlling the projector using a personal computer
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:
• Turning the power ON or OFF
• Changing input signals
• Inputting commands by pressing the buttons on the control panel and remote control
• Menu setting
[Compatibility with the former models]
To use the RS-232C commands designed for the former models of Mitsubishi projector, by inputting
"00COMMAND0", the projector responds in the same way as the former models. (No NAK is returned. ID code
cannot be designated at command sending.)
(For the recommended procedure to use the former command systems, see "Controlling the projector using a
personal computer" for FL7000U.)
ITEM
Changing the RS-232C
command system
Connection
Important:
• Make sure that your computer and projector are turned off before connection.
• Boot up the computer first, and then plug the power cord of the projector.
(If you do not follow this instruction, the Com port may not function.)
• To use a daisy chain configuration, make sure to use Mitsubishi projectors supporting RS-232C communication. If
the projectors or other devices made by other manufacturers are connected, operation is not guaranteed.
To connect with one projector:
To RS-232C terminal
D-SUB 9-pin
To connect with multiple projectors (in a daisy chain configuration):
To RS-232C terminal
RS-232C cable
D-SUB 9-pin
Character
COMMAND
To SERIAL IN
terminal
RS-232C cable
D-SUB 9-pin
To SERIAL IN
terminal
D-SUB 9-pin
Function
ASCII code
43h 4Fh 4Dh 4Dh 41h 4Eh 44h
To SERIAL OUT
terminal
RS-232C cable
D-SUB 9-pin
1
Data
0 (Former command system), 1 (New
command system)
To SERIAL IN
terminal
D-SUB 9-pin
To SERIAL OUT
terminal