Mitsubishi XD520, EX51 user manual

DLP Projector XD500U/XD500U-G/XD500U-ST/XD510U/SD510U/XD510U-G

XD520U/XD520U-G/EX51U/EX52U

Controlling the projector using a personal computer

This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.

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

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 Comport may not function.)

• Adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector. Contact your dealer for details.

1) Interface

PROTOCOL RS-232C

BAUD RATE 9600 [bps]

DATA LENGTH 8 [bits]

PARITY BIT NONE

STOP BIT 1 [bit]

FLOW CONTROL NONE

This projector uses RXD, TXD and GND lines for RS-232C control. For RS-232C cable, the reverse type cable should be used.

2) Control command diagram

The command consists of the address code, function code, data code, and end code. The length of the command varies among the functions.

Address code Function code Data code End code HEX 30h 30h Function Data 0Dh

ASCII '0' '0' Function Data

[Address code] 30h 30h (In ASCII code, '0' '0') fixed. [Function code] A code of each fixed control move. [Data code] A code of each fixed control data (number) and not always indicated. [End code] 0Dh (In ASCII code, ' ') fixed.

3) Control sequence

(1) Send the command from the personal computer to the projector. (2) The projector will send a return command after it receives an end code. If the command is not received cor-

rectly, the projector will not send the return command. (3) The personal computer checks the command and confirms if the sent command has been executed or not. (4) 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.

• During signal switching, the command may not take effect even when the projector sends the return command.

After signal switching completes, wait for the mode indication to disappear before sending the next command.

• When sending commands successively, wait to receive the return command of the current command before

sending a next command.

•Keep intervals of at least 400 ms between receipt of a return command and sending of a next command.

•Any commands will not be executed for 10 seconds after the power is turned on.

[Example] When turning the power ON (Figures and symbols enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):

Sending commands Status code from Description

from the PC, etc. the projector

30 30 21 0D Command for POWER ON

'0' '0' '!' ' '

30 30 21 0D Command receipt confirmation

'0' '0' '!' ' ' (Command echo back)

4) Operation commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. When the commands for input select are sent while

the splash screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.) 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.

Operation POWER ON ! 21h POWER OFF " 22h INPUT COMPUTER 1 _r1 5Fh 72h 31h INPUT COMPUTER 2 _r2 5Fh 72h 32h INPUT VIDEO _v1 5Fh 76h 31h INPUT S-VIDEO _v2 5Fh 76h 32h

ASCII HEX Note

This command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned off. This command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned on. 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.

[Example] When setting the input signal to COMPUTER 1 (Figures and symbols enclosed in quotation marks are

ASCII codes.):

Sending commands Status code from Description

from the PC, etc. the projector

30 30 5F 72 31 0D Command for setting the input

'0' '0' '_' 'r' '1' ' ' signal to COMPUTER 1

30 30 5F 72 31 0D Command receipt confirmation

'0' '0' '_' 'r' '1' ' ' (Command echo back)

5) Volume commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.)

The volume commands are used for the volume setting of this projector with the value.

ITEM ASCII HEX VALUE VOLUME VL 56h 4Ch 00 - 21

How to set the value

Use the ASCII or the HEX code as shown below to set the value.

ASCII '0' '1' '2' '3' '4' '5' '6' '7' '8' '9' HEX 30h 31h 32h 33h 34h 35h 36h 37h 38h 39h

[Example] When setting the volume to 15 (Figures and symbols enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):

Sending commands Status code from Description

from the PC, etc. the projector

30 30 56 4C 31 35 0D Command for setting the volume

'0' '0' 'V' 'L' '1' '5' ' '

30 30 56 4C 31 35 0D Command receipt confirmation

'0' '0' 'V' 'L' '1' '5' ' ' (Command echo back)

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