Pioneer PDP-425CMX User Manual
PDP-425CMX
Plasma Display Panel
RS-232C Commands
COMMAND REFERENCE MANUAL
Manual Version 1.00
March 1, 2006
Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Industrial Solutions Business Group
PDP-425CMX
RS-232C Adjustment
This display has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make various adjustments and settings.
1.1 About the RS-232C Adjustment
Adjustments using the RS-232C:
• The adjustments are written to the same memory area as for the integrator mode (refer to section 5.4.4, “PICTURE,
White Balance and SCREEN Position Adjustment Values Memory Area Tables” pg. 187 in the Technical Manual).
Notes
(1) Assign an ID before using the RS-232C adjustment. Include the panel ID in the RS-232C command.
Refer to the next section “Interface” for details.
(2) Of the adjustment values and setting items set by RS-232C commands, there are some items that are
stored in memory and some that are not. For details, refer to section 5.5.5, “List of RS-232C Commands”
(pg. 197). Also, when storing values in “last” memory, the conditions described in section 5.1.5, “Last
Memory” (pg. 111 in the Technical Manual), must be satisfied.
(3) <OSDS00>/<OSDS01> (OSD display disable/enable setting)
Regardless of the setting, the following items can be displayed.
• Menu display (menu mode, integrator mode)
• Warnings before Auto Power OFF or Power Management operation
• Warning of high temperature inside the panel
• Display announcing that the FUNCTIONAL LOCK is set and the FUNCTIONAL LOCK setting display
• Display call (including holding a button down)
(4) When using RS-232C commands, control the input signal as well as the power. If the power is ON when
there is no signal, the display continues to have a weak discharge. This activity can affect the life of the
display.
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1.2 Interface
1) Connector
D-sub 9 pins (male/straight)
2) Pin layout
Pin No.
1 NC (not connected)
2 TxD (Transmit Data)
3 RxD (Receive Data)
4 NC (not connected)
5 GND
3) Baud Rate
9600 bps (standard)
(switch-able to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps)
Note
The baud rate of this display should be set to match the baud rate of the PC.
Also, when the RS-232C cable is extended over a long distance, use a slower baud rate.
4) Data format
Start bit: 1 bit
Data bit: 8 bit
Parity: no
Stop bit: 1 bit
Signal
Pin No.
6 NC (not connected)
7 NC (not connected)
8 RTS (Request To Send)
9 NC (not connected)
Signal
RS-232C Adjustment
1
5
96
5) Connection
Control PC Plasma Display Control PC Plasma Display
(with D25 serial port ) (PDP-425CMX/PDP-42MXE10) (with D9 serial port) (PDP-425CMX/PDP-42MXE10)
RXD 3 2 TXD RXD 2 2 TXD
TXD 2 3 RXD TXD 3 3 RXD
CTS 5 8 RTS CTS 8 8 RTS
GND 7 5 GND GND 5 5 GND
* D-sub 9-pin/D-sub 25-pin conversion tables are now available on the market.
6) Protocol
From the PC to the display
(1) Sending one command at a time:
STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte or 6 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
(2) Sending numerical direct commands:
STX (02 hex) ID (2 Byte) COMMAND (3 Byte) ARGUMENT (3 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
ID, COMMAND, ARGUMENT are transmitted as ASCII characters.
From the display to a PC
(1) Echo back (Normal response)
Command received and returned but the ID is not returned.
STX (02 hex) COMMAND (3 Byte or 6 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
2
3
2
2
3
2
Straight Cable
Received command is a numerical direct effect command and numerical data is returned:
STX (02 hex) COMMAND (3 Byte) ARGUMENT (3 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
(2) Error (Abnormal response)
Received command is a non-corresponding command, ‘ERR’ is returned:
STX (02 hex) ERR (3 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
Received command cannot be processed (when PON is received when the power is already ON, etc.), ‘XXX’ is
returned:
STX (02 hex) XXX (3 Byte) ETX (03 hex)
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RS-232C Adjustment
1.3 Combination Connection
When controlling/adjusting panels, it is convenient to connect several displays to one PC.
By performing a combination connection and assigning IDs to the panels, it is possible to control and adjust several
displays at the same time or separately.
Connection method:
Connect the panels as shown in the figure below.
PC
First Panel
IN OUT
RS-232C
OUT
Second Panel Third Panel
IN OUT IN OUT
COMBINATIONCOMBINATION
IN
RS-232C
OUT
COMBINATION
RS-232C
IN
Combination cable
Combination cable
Note
Only the combination IN terminal or the RS-232C terminal can be used at the same time. Connecting them at the
same time could cause errors. Also, do not pair combination IN terminals or combination OUT terminals. Doing so
could cause communication to fail.
It is possible to use a general-purpose mini DIN 6-pin (straight) cable for the combination cable.
Note
To output RS-232C signals from the combination OUT terminal, an ID must be assigned.
Refer to the next section “ID Assignment” for details.
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1.4 ID Assignment
The ID is assigned from the PC.
Commands: <IDC> (ID CLEAR)........ Clears the assigned ID
<IDS> (ID SET) ............. Assigns an ID
IDS is only effective when an ID is not assigned.
IDs are assigned starting from the panel closest to the PC.
Example: Case of 4 displays (assigning IDs with the PC for the first time)
First, connect an RS-232C and combination cables. Refer to section “Combination cables” for details.
RS-232C Adjustment
PC
RS-232C connection
Sent commands:
1 <01 IDS>
Set #1 Set #2 Set #3
±
ID = 01
OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN
ID = 02 ID = 03
Set #4
ID = 04
‘
2 <02 IDS>
‘
3 <03 IDS>
‘
4 <04 IDS>
By sending RS-232C commands in this order, it is possible to assign an ID for each panel.
When a panel has a PC-assigned ID, it can only receive commands containing the ID. Assign an ID before sending a
command.
Characters that can be used for an ID include, 0 - 9 and A - F (there is not distinction between upper case and lower case
letters).
An ∗ (asterisk) can be used as follows:
<∗∗IDC>: Clear the IDs assigned for all panels
<2∗IN1>: The input for which the first digit is 2 is set to INPUT1
Precautions when assigning IDs
Panels connected after a display’s ID has been cleared cannot be operated with RS-232C commands.
When the <∗∗IDC> command is sent, the IDs for all the sets from Set #1 to Set #4 are cleared. Only the first panel,
which is directly connected to the PC, can be controlled.
Send the command <01 IDS> to control the next panel. Continue setting IDs in this way for the remaining panels to
once again control the displays.
Note
When the IDs are set, when one or both of the IDs before a command is sent from the PC is an ∗, there is no echo.
When sending more commands, wait 6 seconds before sending the next command.
Example) When ∗∗OOO and ∗1OOO or 1∗OOO (OOO is the command) are sent from the PC, operation is performed
but there is no echo.
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RS-232C Adjustment
Under the connection conditions shown below, use a combination cable for up to 16 panels.
Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C cable connecting PC to PDP-425CMX/PDP-42MXE10: 5 m
2 Combination cable length: 5 m each
3 Wire specifications for linking cable: Mini Din 6-pin straight (7 strand cable)
For 1 strand, suitable for AWG28:
Cross-section area = 0.08 mm
≠
7 strands × π r2 = 7 × 3.14 × 0.062 = 0.079 mm2 ≠ 0.08 mm
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2
PC
RS-232C
Combination cable 5m
PDP-425CMX
PDP-42MXE10
1
5m
OUT
IN
2
OUT
IN
3
OUT
IN
#
Note
For details on the number of displays that can be connected in series using the video OUT terminal (INPUT1, 4), refer to
section 2.3, “Controls and Connectors” (pg. 10) in the Technical Manual.
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1.5 List of RS-232C Commands
7 Normal Operation Related Commands
RS-232C Adjustment
Command Function
POWER
POF Turns the power OFF.
PON Turns the power ON.
INPUT SELECT
INPS01 Switches the main screen to INPUT1.
INPS02 Switches the main screen to INPUT2.
INPS03 Switches the main screen to INPUT3.
INPS04 Switches the main screen to INPUT4.
INPS05 Switches the main screen to INPUT5.
IN1 Switches the main screen to INPUT1.
IN2 Switches the main screen to INPUT2.
IN3 Switches the main screen to INPUT3.
IN4 Switches the main screen to INPUT4.
IN5 Switches the main screen to INPUT5.
SSIS01 Switches the sub screen to INPUT1.
SSIS02 Switches the sub screen to INPUT2.
SSIS03 Switches the sub screen to INPUT3.
SSIS04 Switches the sub screen to INPUT4.
SSIS05 Switches the sub screen to INPUT5.
SWM Outputs main input to the full screen.
SWS Outputs sub input to the full screen.
SCREEN SIZE
AST Executes auto-setup.
SZMS00 Sets SCREEN SIZE to DOT BY DOT.
SZMS01 Sets SCREEN SIZE to 4 :3.
SZMS02 Sets SCREEN SIZE to FULL.
SZMS03 Sets SCREEN SIZE to ZOOM.
SZMS05 Sets SCREEN SIZE to WIDE.
SZMS06 Sets SCREEN SIZE to 14:9.
SZMS09 Sets SCREEN SIZE to UNDERSCAN.
SZMS10 Sets SCREEN SIZE to 2.35:1.
VIDEO
PMTS00 Turns video mute to OFF.
PMTS01 Turns video mute to ON.
STLS00 Cancels FREEZE.
STLS01 Sets FREEZE.
AUDIO
VOL Adjusts audio volume. 000 042
AMTS00 Turns audio mute to OFF.
AMTS01 Turns audio mute to ON.
AUSS01 Sets the audio source to main.
AUSS02 Sets the audio source to sub.
MULTI SCREEN
MSCS00 Turns MULTI SCREEN to OFF.
MSSS01 Sets the PinP subscreen size to 1.
MSSS02 Sets the PinP subscreen size to 2.
MSSS03 Sets the PinP subscreen size to 3.
MSSS04 Sets the PinP subscreen size to 4.
MSTS01 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to 2 SCREEN (side by side 1)
MSTS02 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PinP (lower right).
MSTS03 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PinP (upper right).
MSTS04 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PinP (upper left).
MSTS05 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PinP (lower left).
MSTS06 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side, 2-L).
Effective Minimum Maximum
Number direct
Last
memory
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RS-232C Adjustment
Command Function
MSTS08 Sets MULTI SCREEN to SWAP (switches between main and sub screens).
MSTS09 Sets MULTI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side 2-R).
MSTS10 Sets MULTI SCREEN to 2-SCREEN (side by side 3).
MSTS11 Sets MULTI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side 4-L).
MSTS12 Sets MULTI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side 4-R).
FUNCTIONAL LOCK
FCLS00 Cancels FUNCTIONAL LOCK.
FCLS01 Prohibits operation of buttons on the display.
FCLS02 Prohibits operation of buttons on the remote control.
FCLS03 Prohibits operation of buttons on the display/remote control.
FCLS04 Sets the memory lock.
OSD
DOF Turns off the OSD display that is now displayed.
Effective Minimum Maximum
Number direct
memory
7 “MENU”–“SET UP” related commands
Command Function
COLOR TEMP.
CTPS01 Sets the color temperature to LOW.
CTPS02 Sets the color temperature to MID LOW.
CTPS03 Sets the color temperature to MIDDLE.
CTPS04 Sets the color temperature to MID HIGH.
CTPS05 Sets the color temperature to HIGH.
DNR
DNRS00 Sets digital NR to OFF.
DNRS01 Sets digital NR to LOW.
DNRS02 Sets digital NR to MIDDLE.
DNRS03 Sets digital NR to HIGH.
MPEG NR
MNRS00 Sets MPEG NR to OFF.
MNRS01 Sets MPEG NR to LOW.
MNRS02 Sets MPEG NR to MIDDLE.
MNRS03 Sets MPEG NR to HIGH.
CTI
CTRS00 Sets CTI to OFF.
CTRS01 Sets CTI to ON.
PURE CINEMA
PUCS00 Sets PURE CINEMA to OFF.
PUCS01 Sets PURE CINEMA to STANDARD.
COLOR DECORDING
MCDS01 Sets COLOR DECORDING to RGB (VIDEO).
MCDS02 Sets COLOR DECORDING to COMPONENT1 (YCbCr).
MCDS03 Sets COLOR DECORDING to COMPONENT2 (YPbPr).
COLOR SYSTEM
CLSS01 Sets color system to AUTO.
CLSS02 Sets color system to NTSC.
CLSS03 Sets color system to PAL.
CLSS04 Sets color system to SECAM.
CLSS05 Sets color system to 4.43NTSC.
CLSS06 Sets color system to PAL M.
CLSS07 Sets color system to PAL N.
SIGNAL FORMAT
SFTS01 Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type1.
SFTS02 Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type2.
SFTS03 Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type3.
SFTS04 Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type4.
Effective Minimum Maximum
Number direct
memory
Last
Last
8
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