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VIDEO PROJECTOR
VPL-VW85
PROTOCOL MANUAL
1st Edition
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Table of Contents
1. Overview
1-1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1-2. Glossary of Terms .............................................................. 1
1-3. Protocol Stack Structure .................................................... 1
2. Common Commands
2-1. Sub Commands .................................................................. 2
2-1-1. ITEM List ................................................................. 2
2-1-2. Infrared Remote Command Code ............................ 7
2-2. Reply ................................................................................ 10
3. RS-232C
3-1. Connection ....................................................................... 11
3-2. Communication Specifications ........................................ 11
3-3. Communication Procedure .............................................. 12
3-3-1. Outline of Communication ..................................... 12
3-4. Communication Rules ..................................................... 12
3-5. Approximate Return Waiting Times ............................... 12
3-6. Command Block Format .................................................. 13
3-6-1. Simplified Command ............................................. 13
3-7. Packet Examples .............................................................. 14
3-7-1. Change “Wide Mode” to “Zoom” .......................... 14
3-8. AMX Device Discovery .................................................. 14
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1. Overview
1-1. Introduction
The projector is remotely controllable over RS-232C. It is useful for setting up the projector away from
the operator.
This protocol manual describes the specifications such as packet format and procedures for controlling
the projector.
In the following sections below, the term “CONTROLLER” is used as a device which controls the
projector. CONTROLLER can be a PC or other specific device that is able to handle RS-232C.
Although most of commands are available for both RS-232C.
1-2. Glossary of Terms
Table 1-1 Glossary of Terms
Terms Abbreviated Description
CONTROLLER _ Command initiator such as PCs.
PROJECTOR _ Front projector.
1-3. Protocol Stack Structure
The protocol stack structure diagram is shown below. Though the stack is drawn for RS-232C, the
following portions are common.
Table 1-2 Common Portions in Protocol Stack
Layer Name Description
Sub Command Value is assigned for projector’s functions. Refer to the section 2-1 for detail description.
Simplified Command Packet format for sending/receiving “Sub Command”. Refer to the section 3-6-1 for
(1) RS-232C
detail description.
Sub Command
Simplified Command
Asynchronous
RS-232C
Fig. 1-1 RS-232C Protocol Stack
“RS-232C” layer is physical portion and “Asynchronous” is the traditional protocol layer as shown in the
section 3-2.
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2. Common Commands
2-1. Sub Commands
Sub Command is the value which is used by Simplified Command. Value is assigned for executing
function. For example, if you want to change the picture mode, the appropriate value assigned for the
desired picture mode should be chosen.
2-1-1. ITEM List
Item list tables are described below. Tables are shown per function category.
Table 2-1 ITEM List For Picture
<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
Picture Mode 00h 02h Dynamic 0000h Set/Get
Standard 0001h
Cinema1 0002h
Cinema2 0003h
Cinema3 0004h
User 0005h
Contrast 00h 10h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Brightness 00h 11h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Color 00h 12h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Hue 00h 13h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Sharpness 00h 14h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Color Temp. 00h 17h High 0000h
Mid 0001h
Low1 0002h
Custom1 0003h
Custom2 0004h
Custom3 0005h
Custom4 0006h
Low2 0007h
Custom5 0008h
Lamp Control 00h 1Ah Low 0000h
High 0001h
Black Level Adj.
*1 The data definition of “Black Level Adj.” differs depending on the model.
*1
00h 1Ch Set Value FFFDh to 0003h (_3 to 3)
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<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
Advanced Iris 00h 1Dh Off 0000h Set/Get
Manual 0001h
Auto1 0002h
Auto2 0003h
Real Color Processing 00h 1Eh Off 0000h
User1 0001h
User2 0002h
User3 0003h
Film Mode 00h 1Fh Off 0000h
Auto1 0001h
Auto2 0002h
Gamma Correction 00h 22h Off 0000h
Gamma 1 0001h
Gamma 2 0002h
Gamma 3 0003h
Gamma 4 0004h
Gamma 5 0005h
Gamma 6 0006h
Gamma 7 0007h
Gamma 8 0008h
Gamma 9 0009h
Gamma 10 000Ah
NR 00h 25h Off 0000h
Low 0001h
Middle 0002h
High 0003h
Block NR 00h 26h Off 0000h
Low 0001h
Middle 0002h
High 0003h
Mosquito NR 00h 27h Off 0000h
Low 0001h
Middle 0002h
High 0003h
White Level Adj. 00h 28h Set Value FFFDh to 0003h (_3 to 3)
Color Space 00h 3Bh Normal 0000h
Wide1 0001h
Wide2 0002h
Wide3 0003h
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<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
User Gain Red 00h 50h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30) Set/Get
User Gain Green 00h 51h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30)
User Gain Blue 00h 52h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30)
User Bias Red 00h 53h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30)
User Bias Green 00h 54h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30)
User Bias Blue 00h 55h Set Value FFE2h to 001Eh (_30 to 30)
Iris Sensitivity 00h 56h Recommend 0000h
Fast 0001h
Slow 0002h
Iris Manual 00h 57h Set Value 0000h to 0064h (0 to 100)
Film Projection 00h 58h Off 0000h
Mode1 0001h
Mode2 0002h
Mode3 0003h
Motion Enhancer 00h 59h Off 0000h
Low 0001h
High 0002h
xvColor 00h 5Ah Off 0000h
On 0001h
Table 2-2 ITEM List For Screen
<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
Wide Mode 00h 20h Full 0000h Set/Get
Normal 0001h
Wide Zoom 0002h
Zoom 0003h
Full1 0007h
Full2 0008h
Anamorphic Zoom 000Bh
Over Scan 00h 23h Off 0000h
On 0001h
Screen Area 00h 24h Full 0000h
Through 0001h
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Table 2-3 ITEM List For Setup
<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
Input 00h 01h Video 0000h Set/Get
S Video 0001h
Input A 0002h
Component 0003h
HDMI1 0004h
HDMI2 0005h
Picture Muting 00h 30h Off 0000h
On 0001h
Input-A Signal Sel 00h 32h Auto 0000h
Computer 0001h
Component 0002h
Video GBR 0003h
Table 2-4 ITEM List For Status
<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Byte
Status Error 01h 01h No Error 0000h Get only
Lamp Error 0001h
Fan Error 0002h
Cover Error 0004h
Temp Error 0008h
D5V Error 0010h
Power Error 0020h
Temp Warning 0040h
NVM Data Error 0080h
Status Power 01h 02h Standby 0000h
Start Up 0001h
Startup Lamp 0002h
Power On 0003h
Cooling1 0004h
Cooling2 0005h
Saving Cooling1 0006h
Saving Cooling2 0007h
Saving Standby 0008h
Lamp Timer 01h 13h Use Time 0000h to FFFFh
*1
Status Error (2) 01h 25h No Error 0000h
Lens Shutter Error 0001h
Highland Warning 0020h
*1 Example) In case the lamp timer indicates 1000H, return value is [03E8h].
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Table 2-5 ITEM List For Infrared Remote Command
<Table 1> <Table 2> Remarks
Item Number Data
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Upper byte Lower byte
Infrared Remote 17h Refer to the 00h 00h Set Only
Command section 2-1-2 *1.
(15 bit category) (Table 2-6 -
_
Table 2-9)
Infrared Remote 19h Refer to the 00h 00h
Command section 2-1-2 *1.
(20 bit category) (Table 2-6 -
_
Table 2-9)
Infrared Remote 1Bh Refer to the 00h 00h
Command section 2-1-2 *1. _
(20 bit category) (Table 2-10)
*1: By using this Item Number, it is possible to simulate the infrared remote controller.
Choose your desired Code from the table in the section 2-1-2 and use it as the Lower byte of Item Number.
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Depending on the category, different value (Upper byte) is assigned.
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2-1-2. Infrared Remote Command Code
Tables are shown per function category.
. 15 bit PROJECTOR: Table 2-6-Table 2-9
. 20 bit PROJECTOR-E: Table 2-6-Table 2-9
. 20 bit PROJECTOR-EE: Table 2-10
Table 2-6 Infrared Remote Command Code For Picture
CATEGORY Code Name
15 bit 20 bit
PROJECTOR PROJECTOR-E
O_ 05 MOTION ENHANCER TOGGLE
O_ 07 BLACK LEVEL TOGGLE
O_ 08 FILM PROJECTION TOGGLE
O_ 18 CONTRAST +HIGH
O_ 19 CONTRAST _LOW
O_ 1A COLOR +HIGH
O_ 1B COLOR _LOW
O_ 1E BRIGHTNESS +BRIGHT
O_ 1F BRIGHTNESS _DARK
O_ 20 HUE +GREENISH
O_ 21 HUE _PURPLISH
O_ 22 SHARPNESS +SHARP
O_ 23 SHARPNESS _SOFT
O_ 72 LENS SHIFT ↑
O_ 73 LENS SHIFT ↓
O_ 74 LENS FOCUS FAR
O_ 75 LENS FOCUS NEAR
O_ 77 LENS ZOOM LARGE
O_ 78 LENS ZOOM SMALL
_O 08 RCP
_O 09 ADJUST PICTURE TOGGLE
_O 4B COLOR SPACE TOGGLE
_O 51 PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC
_O 52 PICTURE MODE STANDARD
_O 53 PICTURE MODE CINEMA1
_O 54 PICTURE MODE CINEMA2
_O 55 PICTURE MODE CINEMA3
_O 56 PICTURE MODE USER
_O 5B PICTURE MODE TOGGLE
_O 5C COLOR TEMP TOGGLE
_O 5E GAMMA COLLECTION TOGGLE
_O 5F IRIS MODE TOGGLE
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Table 2-7 Infrared Remote Command Code For Screen
CATEGORY Code Name
15 bit 20 bit
PROJECTOR PROJECTOR-E
O_ 47 PITCH
O_ 48 SHIFT
_O 60 APA
_O 61 PHASE
_O 62 LENS ZOOM
_O 63 LENS SHIFT
_O 64 LENS FOCUS
_O 6E WIDE MODE TOGGLE
Table 2-8 Infrared Remote Command Code For Setup
CATEGORY Code Name
15 bit 20 bit
PROJECTOR PROJECTOR-E
O_ 15 POWER ON/OFF
O_ 24 PICTURE MUTING
O_ 25 STATUS ON
O_ 26 STATUS OFF
O_ 29 MENU
O_ 2A VIDEO
O_ 2B INPUT A
O_ 2C COMPONENT
O_ 2E POWER ON
*1
O_ 2F POWER OFF
O_ 33 CURSOR →
O_ 34 CURSOR ←
O_ 35 CURSOR ↑
O_ 36 CURSOR ↓
O_ 57 INPUT SELECT
O_ 5A ENTER
O_ 5F S VIDEO
O_ 6F HDMI 1
O_ 70 HDMI 2
O_ 7B RESET
*1: Send the command twice when this unit is in standby mode (Low) state.
*1
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Table 2-9 Infrared Remote Command Code For Installation
CATEGORY Code Name
15 bit 20 bit
PROJECTOR PROJECTOR-E
_O 00 V KEYSTONE +
_O 01 V KEYSTONE _
_O 02 LENS SHIFT ←
_O 03 LENS SHIFT →
_O 3A V KEYSTONE
_O 78 LENS TOGGLE
Table 2-10 Infrared Remote Command Code for 20 bit PRJECTOR-EE
CATEGORY Code Name
20 bit
PROJECTOR-E
O 6E OPTIONS
O 6F EXIT
O 70 LINK MENU ON/OFF
O 71 PLAY
O 72 STOP
O 73 PAUSE
O 74 FAST REWIND
O 75 FAST FORWARD
O 76 PREVIOUS
O 77 NEXT
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2-2. Reply
<Table 3>
Item Number Data
Item Data Upper byte Lower byte
ACK Complete 00h 00h
NAK Undefined Command 01h 01h
Size Error 04h
Select Error 05h
Range Over 06h
Not Applicable 0Ah
Check Sum Error F0h 10h
Framing Error 20h
Parity Error 30h
Over Run Error 40h
Other Comm Error 50h
Error description
Check Sum Error
A check sum error occurred.
Framing Error
A framing error occurred.
Parity Error
A parity error occurred.
Over Run Error
An overrun error occurred.
Other Comm Error
Another error occurred.
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3. RS-232C
3-1. Connection
Communication is enabled by the use of a D-Sub 9 Pin cross (reverse) cable.
The pin assignment of D-Sub 9 Pin and D-Sub 25 Pin is as follows.
D-Sub 9 Pin
Shell = FG
3
2
7
8
6
5
1
4
9
Pin numbers indicated as D-Sub 25 Pin are not used.
Assured cable length: 15 m (However, assurance may not be applicable for some cables.)
The software for controlling the projector from a PC is intended for performing transmission and reception for only the TxD and RxD lines.
Therefore the handshake normally performed by RS-232C is not necessary.
D-Sub 25 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
22
Name
FG
Grounding for safety protection or cable shield
TxD
Transmission data
RxD
Reception data
RTS
Transmission request
CTS
Transmission permission
DSR
Data set ready
SG
GND for signal
DCD
Data channel signal carrier detection
DTR
Data terminal ready
RI
Calling display (Presence/absence of calling signal)
3-2. Communication Specifications
. Full duplex communication channels (Flow control not performed.)
. Start-stop synchronism system
. Baud rate: 38.4 kbps (bits per second)
. The bit configuration is defined as follows.
1 START Bit + 8 DATA Bits + 1 PARITY Bit + 1 STOP Bit
START D3D2D1D0
BIT
D4 D5 D6 D7
EVEN Parity ......Total number of “1”s from D0 to D7 is an even number. 8 0
...... Total number of “1”s from D0 to D7 is an odd number. 8 1
PARITY STOP
(MSB)(LSB) (EVEN) BIT
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3-3. Communication Procedure
3-3-1. Outline of Communication
All communication between CONTROLLER (PC, etc.) and DEVICE (PROJECTOR) is performed by the
command block format. Communication is started by the issue of a command at CONTROLLER and
ended when the return data is sent to CONTROLLER after DEVICE receives the command.
CONTROLLER is prohibited from sending several commands at one time. This means that after CONTROLLER sends one command, it cannot send other commands until DEVICE returns the return data.
DEVICE sends the return data after processing the command. The time from when CONTROLLER sends
the command until the return data is returned differs according to the contents of the command.
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When Sircs Direct Command is sent, return data may not be returned in some cases.
3-4. Communication Rules
. When sending a command from CONTROLLER, the return data from PROJECTOR should be re-
ceived first before sending the next command. Even if the next command is sent before receiving the
return data, since PROJECTOR will not be able to receive that command, it does not return a response
to CONTROLLER. Consequently, no error code is also sent.
For detail of the waiting times for PROJECTOR to return the return data after CONTROLLER sends
the command, refer to the section 3-5.
. When a communication error occurs, PROJECTOR ignores the data received until now, and set into the
reception standby state.
. For undefined commands or commends determined as invalid by PROJECTOR, PROJECTOR will
send the “NAK” return data to CONTROLLER .
. Take note that when data is written when the input signal of PROJECTOR is unstable, that data (value)
will not be incorporated.
. When INDEX specified SIRCS direct command is transmitted, leave an interval of 45 msec until the
next transmission. (Do not return the return data (ACK, NAK) when the SIRCS direct command is
received.)
3-5. Approximate Return Waiting Times
The await-return time is approx. 30 to 2700 msec.
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This is the case, unless the communications are interfered anyway.
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3-6. Command Block Format
START CODE
B0
B1
B2
B4
B3
DATA
ITEM NUMBER
TYPE
CHECK SUM
*
1
END CODE
B5
B6
B7
[A9h]
Put the item number.
Refer to the item list in the sections 2-1-1 and 2-1-2.
SET: 00h (Set data)
GET: 01h (Get data)
SET: Put the Data value described in the item list in the sections 2-1-1 and 2-1-2.
GET: Unused. Set Dummy data [00h, 00h]
Check Sum
[9Ah]
The block format of Simplified Command for RS-232C as shown in the Fig. 1-1. In this section, the block
format for Simplified Command is provided.
3-6-1. Simplified Command
[Send]
The block format for sending request is shown below.
[Receive (without data)]
The block format for response which includes no return data is shown below. Response is always sent by
PROJECTOR.
[A9h]
Refer to the reply definition table in the section 2-2.
[03h]
This data does not mean any senses.
Dummy Data [00h, 00h] is stored.
Check Sum
[9Ah]
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
START CODEB0
ACK / NAK
TYPE
DUMMY DATA
CHECK SUM
END CODE
*
1
[Receive (with data)]
The block format for response which includes return data is shown below. Response is always sent by
PROJECTOR.
START CODEB0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
*1: CHECK SUM: B1 to B5 are calculated by OR. Refer to the example below.
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TYPE
DATA
*
CHECK SUM
END CODE
<Example of Calculation>
0xA9 1010 1001 0xA9 1010 1001
0xA9 1010 1001 0x9A 1001 1010
Answer 1010 1001 Answer 1011 1011
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0xA9 0xBB
[A9h]
Refer to the item list in the sections 2-1-1 and 2-1-2.
[02h]
Express data to be Reply data
Data value described in the item list
in the sections 2-1-1 and 2-1-2.
Check Sum
[9Ah]
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3-7. Packet Examples
3-7-1. Change “Wide Mode” to “Zoom”
START CODE = A9h
ITEM NUMBER = 0020h (Wide Mode)
SET/GET = 00h (SET)
DATA = 0003h (Zoom)
CHECK SUM = 23h
END CODE = 9Ah
You will receive the packet below if the process is successfully completed.
START CODE = A9h
ACK/NAK = 0000h (Complete)
ACK = 03h
DUMMY DATA = 0000h
CHECK SUM = 03h
END CODE = 9Ah
There’s another way to realize the same purpose. There is “WIDE MODE TOGGLE” key on the infrared
remote controller. By using this key, wide mode can be changed. Issue the Infrared Remote Command for
this key several times to set wide mode “Zoom”. Packet format will make as follows. Refer to the Table
2-7 for wide mode toggle.
START CODE = A9h
ITEM NUMBER = 196Eh (WIDE MODE TOGGLE)
SET/GET = 00h (SET)
DATA = 0000h
CHECK SUM = 7Fh
END CODE = 9Ah
3-8. AMX Device Discovery
This model is equipped with the protocol that conforms to the Device Discovery stipulated by AMX.
Contact AMX for details about the Device Discovery.
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