Sony VPLHS-51-A Service manual
VIDEO PROJECTOR
VPL-HS51A
PROTOCOL MANUAL
1st Edition
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................... 3
2. Operating the Projector from a Computer
2-1. Accessing the Projector from a Computer ..................................................... 3
2-2. Checking the Status of the Projector .............................................................. 4
2-3. Controlling the Projector from a Computer ................................................... 4
2-4. Setting Up the Projector ................................................................................. 5
2-4-1. Owner and Projector Information ................................................. 5
2-4-2. Network Settings ........................................................................... 6
2-4-3. Setting Passwords for “Administrator” and “User” ...................... 6
2-4-4. Advanced Setting .......................................................................... 6
3. NETWORK
3-1. Advertisement ................................................................................................ 7
3-1-1. Function ......................................................................................... 7
3-1-2. Setup Items .................................................................................... 7
3-2. PJ Talk ............................................................................................................ 8
3-2-1. Function ......................................................................................... 8
3-2-2. Setup Items .................................................................................... 8
3-3. SDAP Protocol ............................................................................................... 9
3-4. SDCP Protocol ............................................................................................. 10
3-4-1. Format ......................................................................................... 10
3-4-1-1. Header ...................................................................... 10
3-4-1-2. Community .............................................................. 10
3-4-1-3. Command ................................................................. 11
3-4-1-4. SET Request ............................................................ 12
3-4-1-5. GET Request ............................................................ 12
3-4-1-6. ERROR Response .................................................... 12
3-4-2. Items ............................................................................................ 13
3-4-2-1. Model Dependent Category ..................................... 13
3-4-2-2. Equipment Information Acquisition (80**h) .......... 13
3-4-2-3. Network Information Acquisition (90**h) .............. 14
3-4-3. Error Code ................................................................................... 15
3-4-3-1. Item Error ................................................................. 16
3-4-3-2. Community Error ..................................................... 16
3-4-3-3. Request Error ........................................................... 17
3-4-3-4. Network Error .......................................................... 17
3-4-3-5. Comm Error ............................................................. 18
3-4-3-6. NVRAM Error ......................................................... 18
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Appendix ............................................................................... 19
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1. Introduction
This protocol manual describes the basic configuration and basic operations of various commands used
for projector. Projector can be controlled using the commands provided in “Appendix”. Using an external
CONTROLLER , etc., inputs can be switched and the power can also be turned on and off. In the following paragraphs, “CONTROLLER” means an external device such as a PC which controls projector using
these commands.
2. Operating the Projector from a Computer
2-1. Accessing the Projector from a Computer
You can check the present status of the projector on a computer display and control the projector from a
computer.
Confirm that the projector and computer are connected to the router/hub with the LAN cables, then turn
on the projector, computer and router/hub.
1. Start Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later versions) on your computer.
2. Type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (the IP address of the projector)” as the “Address”, then press the
ENTER key on your keyboard.
You can check the IP address of the projector using the INFORMATION menu.
Enter the IP address here.
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2-2. Checking the Status of the Projector
Click “Information”. You can check the information and present status of the projector on a computer
display. You can check the information and status in the window, but you cannot change the settings.
INFORMATION
The present status of the projector is displayed.
MENU
The present settings of the projector are displayed.
2-3. Controlling the Projector from a Computer
Click “Control”. You can perform various adjustments and settings of the projector on a computer
display.
The functions of the buttons in the windows are the same as those on the remote supplied with the
projector.
The present setting status is indicated.
If you change the setting using the remote, click “Refresh” at the upper right-hand corner of the window
to update the status.
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2-4. Setting Up the Projector
Click “Setup”. The Password Properties dialog box appears. The name of the “User” account is preset
without a password to “root” at the factory. You can set the owner information, etc.
Click “Apply” at the lower part of each window to update the projector to the data input in each window.
2-4-1. Owner and Projector Information
Click “Owner Information”.
Owner
Enter owner information.
Projector
Enter the location of the projector.
Memo
Enter a memo, if required.
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2-4-2. Network Settings
Click “Network”.
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Normally, set “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP)”. If you select “Specify an IP address”, set the
necessary items.
2-4-3. Setting Passwords for “Administrator” and “User”
Click “Password”. You can set passwords for each “Administrator” and “User”.
The name of the “Administrator” account is preset to “root” at the factory. It cannot be changed.
2-4-4. Advanced Setting
Click “Advanced Menu” to display the Advertisement button, PJ Talk button and SNMP button. These
settings are mainly for professional use. These contents are indicated by the PROTOCOL manual.
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3. NETWORK
This section describes the performance, operations and protocol to be used of advertisement and PJ Talk.
3-1. Advertisement
The advertisement service is provided to facilitate development of a PC application that can automatically
detect a projector on the network. This function is achieved by broadcasting the equipment information
periodically to the network.
3-1-1. Function
The equipment information shown below is transmitted as the broadcast packet periodically (at certain
intervals).
Information Description
Category Category of the equipment
Equipment name Name of the equipment
Serial number Serial number of the equipment
Installation information Installation location of the equipment
Community Community name of the equipment
Power status Power status of the equipment
m
. The category of projector is 0x0a.
. The power status sets ffffh if communication error occurs.
Protocol
The SDAP protocol is defined in order to provide this service.
Item Description
Protocol name SDAP (Simple Display Advertisement Protocol)
Transport UDP
Port number 53862 (Factory-shipments value)
Broadcast interval Once every 30 seconds (Factory-shipments value)
3-1-2. Setup Items
The items that can be set for the advertisement service are described below.
Setup items Description
Port No. Port number
Interval Broadcast interval
Broadcast Address Adding the transmission place.
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