[Address code]Fixed to 00. (‘30h’ ‘30h’ in the ASCII code)
[Function code]Code unique to each control operation.
[Data code]Data (value) unique to each control operation (Not always indicated.)
[ACK/NAK]Code indicating the NAK return as described below
Fixed to :N (‘3Ah’ ‘3Eh’ in the ASCII code. Not added to ACK.)
[End code]Fixed to.(‘0Dh’ in the ASCII code)
3. Control sequence
ComputerProjectorSequenceNote
Send the command from the personal computer
1
1
2
3
4
to the projector.
The projector will send a return command after it
receives an end code.
2
The personal computer checks the command
3
and confirms if the sent command has been
received or not.
Use the check command to see if the projector
has executed the command.
4
If the projector does not receive commands
normally, that is, if the projector is not connected
physically or unable to receive commands, it
does not send out a return command.
The projector sends out a return command within
one second at the latest.
When the received command cannot be
executed, NAK is returned (as described below).
This projector sends various codes other than
the return code. When having a control
sequence by RS-232C, reject other codes from
the personal computer.
•NAK return
In the following cases, the projector returns the command with “:N” added.
(1) Though the command sent from the computer is received by the projector successfully, it cannot be executed
because the projector is in the operation prohibition state.
(2) The data length of the sent command is incorrect or the command is invalid.
•When a command is sent out during the following operations, it may not be executed.
(1) During signal switching
(2) In the process of the auto position
(3) After the power is turned on.
The projector receives no commands for about 20 seconds (or for 2 minutes at the longest if the lamp does not
light up promptly as the life is expiring). In this case, the projector returns the received command with NAK
added.
•The return command is sent out within 1 second at the latest.
•When sending commands successively, wait to receive the return command of the current command before sending
a next command.
•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.
•For the LAN terminals, the same commands as those for connecting with the TCP/IP (port number 63007) are available. Note, however, that the response becomes slightly slower than when using the RS-232C terminals.
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[Example 1] Turning ON the power. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘21’ ‘0D’
00!
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘21’ ‘0D’
00!
Status code returned
from the projector
Description
Command for POWER ON
Command receipt confirmation (Command
echo back)
[Example 2] Selecting VIDEO as the input signal during auto positioning (Values enclosed in quotation marks are
ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘76’ ‘31’
00_V1
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘76’ ‘31’ ‘3A’ ‘4E’
00_v1:N
Status code returned
from the projector
Description
(During auto positioning)
Command for selecting VIDEO as the
input signal is sent out.
The command is received by the projector
but cannot be executed. (NAK return)
•The flowchart on the next page shows the recommended operating sequence for your reference to create a pro-
gram.
3
[RS-232C control flowchart]
START
Sending out command
No NAK returned
Command is sent successfully.
Command is executed successfully.
Checking execution of
command (sending out
check command)
OK
END
Awaiting response
from projector
Command is sent successfully.
Command execution fails.
Check the following.
•
Check that the function code is correct.
•
Check that the data code is correct.
•
Check that the projector is able to issue
the return command.
NG
Check the projector’s operation using
the 00vST command.
Note: In the following cases, NAK is
returned even when the projector is
in normal condition.
•
Immediately after the power is
turned on (about 20 seconds to 2
minutes)
•
During input switching
•
During auto positioning
•
During password lock
NAK returned
No response for
1 second or longer
Command sending fails.
Check the following.
•
Check that the command begins with
“00”.
•
The projector is not supplied with AC
power.
Check that AC power cord is
connected.
Turn on the power. (Turn on the circuit
breaker or main switch.)
•
Not connected with the projector.
Check that the RS-232C cable is
connected.
Check the RS-232C cable for electrical
discontinuity.
[Method of checking state of projector]
Sending “00vST”
To normal operation
0-3
Checking response to “00vST”
4
Send out “00vER” to check error details.
Projector error
Recover from error state.
65
Enter password.
Send out “00PASS****.”
Projector is functioning.
[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.)
(For the recommended procedure to use the former command systems, see “Controlling the projector using a personal
The operation commands are used for the basic operation setting of this projector. They may not be executed
while the signals are changed. The operation 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.)
ITEM
POWER ON!21hThis command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned off.
POWER OFF"22hThis command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned on.
INPUT COMPUTER 1 _r15Fh 72h 31h
INPUT COMPUTER 2 _r25Fh 72h 32h
INPUT VIDEO_v15Fh 76h 31h
INPUT S-VIDEO_v25Fh 76h 32h
INPUT HDMI_d15Fh 64h 31h
CharacterASCII
[Example] When setting the input signal to COMPUTER 1. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII
codes.):
Command sent from the PC, etc.
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘72’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
00_r1
Function
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
Status code returned
from the projector
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘72’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
00_r1
Note
Description
Command for setting the input signal to
COMPUTER 1
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
4.2 Reading command diagram
The projectors operating status, such as POWER-ON/OFF and the currently selected input terminal, etc. can be
monitored.
ITEM
POWER ONvP176h 50h31h
POWER OFFvP076h 50h30h
INPUT COMPUTER 1vIr176h 49h72h 31h
INPUT COMPUTER 2vIr276h 49h72h 32h
INPUT VIDEOvI v176h 49h76h 31h
INPUT S-VIDEOvIv276h 49h76h 32h
INPUT HDMIvId176h 49h64h 31h
POWER ON/OFF IMPOSSIBLEvPK076h 50h 4Bh 30h
POWER ON/OFF POSSIBLEvPK176h 50h 4Bh 31h
NO SIGNAL SUPPLIEDvSM076h 53h 4Dh 30h
SIGNAL SUPPLIEDvSMd1 76h 49h 64h 31h
FunctionData (Receive)FunctionData (Receive)
Use the following commands to obtain the values of the items in the INFORMATION menu.
“hhhh” and “mm” represent hours and minutes respectively.
“HHHH” and “VVVV” represent the horizontal and vertical resolutions respectively.
“***.**” represents the vertical frequency (in Hz) or the horizontal frequency (in kHz).
CharacterASCII
Function
4 (4wire), 5 (5wire), 6 (SCART)
Data (Receive)
5
Use the following commands to obtain other information.
Error statusvER76h 45h 52hReading out error data (3 digits, hexadecimal numbers,
CharacterASCII
Function
Data (Receive)
1 (Within 1 minute after POWER-ON (warm-up mode)),
2 (POWER-ON mode (including state of warning)),
3 (Cooling mode),
4 (Abnormal state (including shutdown due to an error)),
5 (State of functioning (menu display, dialog display, AV
MUTE, MAGNIFY, FREEZE, etc.)),
6 (Awaiting password entry)
total 9 bits)
(MSB) xb1, xb2... xb8, xb9, 0, 0, 0 (LSB)
xb1: Fan error
xb2: Lamp error (The lamp goes out or does not light.)
xb3: Lamp warning 1 (The lamp life has expired.)
xb4: Lamp warning 2 (The lamp life is expiring.)
xb5: Temperature error
xb6: The temperature warning is being indicated.
xb7: Lamp cover open error
xb8: Fixed to 0.
xb9: States of other component abnormality
The PC sends the command without attaching the data code to it. On the other hand, the projector attaches to
the received command its current operating status as the data code and send it back to the PC.
[Example]When checking the currently selected input terminal (when the INPUT VIDEO is being selected).
(Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC, etc.
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘76’ ‘49’ ‘0D’
00vl
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘76’ ‘49’ ‘76’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
00vlv1
Status code returned
from the projector
Description
Command for checking the input
terminal
Check result (VIDEO)
4.3 Remote commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. When the remote commands are sent while the splash
screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.)
The remote commands allow the computer to control the projector in the same way as by the remote control.
(Some operations cannot be controlled.) The remote commands have no data codes.
[Example]When displaying the MENU selection bar. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC, etc.
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘72’ ‘35’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
00r54
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘72’ ‘35’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
00r54
Status code returned
from the projector
Description
Command operating the same as the
MENU button
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
4.4 Direct commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.)
The direct commands are used to numerically adjust the volume and keystone.
When the computer sends the command without adding the setting value, the projector returns the received com-
mand with the current setting value added as a data code.
ITEM
VOLUMEVL56h 4Ch00-21
KEYSTONE (vertical)KS4Bh 53h
CharacterASCII
How to set the value
Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value.
[Example]When setting the volume to 15. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC, etc.
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘56’ ‘4C’ ‘31’ ‘35’ ‘0D’
00VL15
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘56’ ‘4C’ ‘31’ ‘35’ ‘0D’
00VL15
Status code returned
from the projector
Description
Command for setting the volume
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
4.5 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.)
The mute commands are used for the mute setting of this projector with the 0 (HEX: 30h) and 1 (HEX: 31h).
4.6 Menu setting commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.)
The menu setting commands are used for the menu setting of this projector. If the personal computer sends the
command without attaching the data code, the projector attaches to the received command its current setting
value as the data code and send it back to the PC.
ITEM
COLOR ENHANCERCE43h 45h0 (AUTO), 1 (PRESENTATION), 2 (STANDARD),
*1) Setting range differs depending on the input signals.
•Some commands are not executed depending on the input signal. The operational restrictions same as those
on the menu setting are applied. Refer to “Menu operation” in the User Manual for more details.
How to set the value
Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value.
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” at the end. When enabling or disabling the password lock fails, it sends a return command
with “0” at the end. There is no reconfirmation of the password. The password input command is for enabling projection of image when password lock has been set to DISPLAY INPUT. The password input command is sent with
a 4 to 8-digit password comprised of any figures 1 to 4 at the end.
ITEM
Password lock enabling/
disabling
Password inputPASS50h 41h 53h 53h****
CharacterASCII
PSLOCK50h 53h 4Ch 4Fh 43h 4Bh
**** is a 4 to 8-digit password comprised of any figures 1 to 4.