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PDP-507CMX INDUSTRIAL PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
SERIAL COMMAND REFERENCE MANUAL (version 1.0)
This manual provides information for controlling the PDP-507CMX industrial plasma display panel
with an external communication device by using serial commands.
Released: January 23, 2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 About the RS-232C Adjustment............................................................................ 2
2 Interface.................................................
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RS-232C Adjustment RS-232C Adjustment This display has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make various adjustments and settings. 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. 257 to 261)). Note (1) Assign an ID before using the RS-232C adjustment. Include the panel ID in the
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RS-232C Adjustment 2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins (male/straight) 2) Pin layout 1 5 Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 NC (not connected) 6 NC (not connected) 2 TxD (Transmit Data) 7 NC (not connected) 3 RxD (Receive Data) 8 RTS (Request To Send) 4 NC (not connected) 9 NC (not connected) 5 GND 6 9 3) Baud Rate 9 600 bps (standard) (switch-able to 1 200, 2 400, 4 800, 19 200, 38 400 bps) Note The baud rate of this display should be set to match the baud rate of the PC. Also, when the RS-232C
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RS-232C Adjustment 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. First Panel Second Panel Third Panel IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C COMBINATION COM
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RS-232C Adjustment 4 ID Assignment The ID is assigned from the PC. Commands: (ID CLEAR) ........ Clears the assigned ID (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 5.5.3, “Combination Connection” (pg. 264).) PC Set #1 Set #2 Set #3 Set #4 OUT
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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 Plasma Display: 5 m 2 Combination cable length: 5 m each 3 Wire specifications for linking cable: Mini Din 6-pin straight (7 strand cable) For one strand, suitable for AWG28: 2 Cross-section area = 0.08 mm ≠ 2 2 2 2 7 strands × π r = 7 × 3.14 × 0.06 = 0.079 mm ≠ 0.08 mm PC Plasma Display 1 RS-232C 5m OUT IN 2 OUT Combination cable 5m
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RS-232C Adjustment 5 List of RS-232C Commands (Command 434CMX = Command 43MXE1 / Command 505CMX = Command 50MXE10 , 50MXE11 , 50MXE1 , 50MXE1-S / Command 425CMX = Command 42MXE10) 7 Normal Operation Related Commands Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX POWER POF ++ Turns the power OFF. PON ++ Turns the power ON. INPUT SELECT ++ INP Displays the present input. ++ INPS01 Switches the main screen to INPUT
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RS-232C Adjustment Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX ++ MSTS06 Sets the MULTI SCREEN to PoutP (side by side, 2-L). Sets MULTI SCREEN to SWAP (switches between main – MSTS08 + 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 SCREE
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RS-232C Adjustment Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX CLSS05 ++ Sets color system to 4.43NTSC. CLSS06 ++ Sets color system to PAL M. ++ CLSS07 Sets color system to PAL N. SIGNAL FORMAT ++ SFT Displays the present set value of the SIGNAL FORMAT. SFTS01 ++ Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type1. Note 1 SFTS02 ++ Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type2. Note 1 ++ SFTS03 Sets SIGNAL FORMAT to Type3. Note 1 ++ SFTS04
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RS-232C Adjustment 7 “INTEGRATOR”–“PICTURE” related commands Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX VIDEO QUALITY CNT ++ Adjusts the contrast. 000 255 BRT ++ Adjusts the brightness. 000 255 ENH ++ Adjusts the horizontal enhance. 000 015 ENV ++ Adjusts the vertical enhance. 000 015 ++ COL Adjusts the color. 000 127 ++ Adjusts the tint. TNT 000 060 ++ Adjusts the sharpness. SHP 000
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RS-232C Adjustment 7 “INTEGRATOR”–“OPTION” related commands Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX SCREEN MASK FMK ++ Displays the present set value of SCREEN MASK. FMKS00 ++ Sets SCREEN MASK to OFF. FMKS02 ++ Sets SCREEN MASK to inverse (negative – positive reversed). ++ FMKS03 Sets SCREEN MASK to white mask. ++ FMKS04 Sets SCREEN MASK to red mask. ++ FMKS05 Sets SCREEN MASK to green mask. ++ F
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RS-232C Adjustment Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX FAN ++ FCM Maximizes fan rotation control. ++ FCA Automates fan rotation control. Sets integrator’s fan rotation control maximum to apply a New, and effective –– FCU brightness only on the 507CMX OSD + Sets OSD display to OFF. DIN OSDS00 + Sets OSD display to ON. DIY OSDS01 – OSSS01 + Displays expanded OSD. – OSSS02 + Displays contracted
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RS-232C Adjustment Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX + Sets the BANNER PinP input to INPUT1. – BPIS01 – BPIS02 + Sets the BANNER PinP input to INPUT2. – BPPS00 + Sets the BANNER PinP setting to OFF. – BPPS01 + Sets the BANNER PinP setting to TOP3. – BPPS02 + Sets the BANNER PinP setting to MID-HIGH. – BPPS03 + Sets the BANNER PinP setting to MID-LOW. + – BPPS04 Sets the BANNER PinP setting
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RS-232C Adjustment Command Command Number direct Command Last 434CMX 427CMX Function Comment 425CMX memory Effective Minimum Maximum 505CMX 507CMX –– RMCS26 Remote control key: POINT ZOOM New –– RMCS27 Remote control key: ID NO SET New –– RMCS28 Remote control key: CLEAR New –– RMCS29 Remote control key: FREEZE New –– RMCS30 Remote control key: STANDBY/ON New –– RMCS31 Remote control key: VOLUME UP New –– RMCS32 Remote control key: VOLUME DOWN New –– RMCS33 Remote control key: MUTING New –– RMC
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RS-232C Adjustment 6 QUEST Commands What are QUEST commands? • Quest commands output TXD such as adjustment data from the panel’s microprocessor to a PC. • Adjustment and other data is output in ASCII code. Note Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format Command Checksum STX (02hex) Data ···· Data ETX (03hex) (3 Byte) (2 Byte) Note • A QUEST command is invalid when no ID has not been assigned. • A QUEST command is invalid when a wildcard (*) is used in the ID when send
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RS-232C Adjustment 1) Obtaining QST Status Information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QST (fixed) 3 Generation information 1 Byte 5 (fixed) 4 Inch information 1 Byte 4: 42 inch 5: 50 inch 5 Forwarding 1 Byte M (fixed) 6 Power source state 1 Byte S: Standby status P: Power supplied status 7 During standby: Standby cause 1 Byte N: Normal standby time W: Standby time based on POWER MANAGEMENT S: Standby time based on SD or PD During power supply: ma
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RS-232C Adjustment 2) Obtaining Integrator/PICTURE information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QPI (fixed) 3 CONTRAST 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 4 BRIGHTNESS 3 Byte 000 to 255 Note 1) 5 C,DETAIL R (RED) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 6 C,DETAIL Y (YELLOW) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 7 C,DETAIL G (GREEN) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 8 C,DETAIL C (CYAN) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 9 C,DETAIL B (BLUE) 3 Byte 000 to 060 Note 1) 10 C,DETAIL M (MAGENTA) 3 Byte
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RS-232C Adjustment 5) Obtaining SETUP information Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QSS (fixed) 3 COLOR TEMP. 1 Byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW 3: MIDDLE 4: MID HIGH 5: HIGH Note 1) 4 POWER MGT. 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 5 AUTO POWER OFF 1 Byte 0: DISABLE 1: ENABLE 6 DNR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: MIDDLE 3: HIGH Note 1) 7 MPEG NR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: MIDDLE 3: HIGH Note 1) 8 CTI 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON Note 1) 9 PURECINEMA 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON Note 1) 10 C
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RS-232C Adjustment Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 27 PRO USE UNDERSCAN 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 28 PRO USE IMAGE PROCESS 1 Byte 1: NORMAL 2: PURE 3: MONOTONE 4: BLUE ONLY 5: HIGH CONTRAST 29 PRO USE SYGNAL TYPE 1 Byte 1: MOTION 2: STILL 3: NONE STD 30 FRC 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 31 POWER ON MODE INPUT 1 Byte See the table below. 32 POWER ON MODE MULTI MODE 1 Byte See the table below. 33 POWER ON MODE MULTI INPUT 1 1 Byte 1: INPUT 2: INPUT2 3: INPUT3 4: INPUT4 5: INPUT5 34 POWER ON MODE MULTI INPUT 2
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RS-232C Adjustment 7) obtaining the audio status Sequence Data Content Size Remarks 1 STX 1 Byte 02hex 2 Command echo-back 3 Byte QSU (fixed) 3 Main volume 3 Byte 000 to 042 4 Audio mute status 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 5 INPUT1 sub volume 3 Byte 000 to 020 6 INPUT2 sub volume 3 Byte 000 to 020 7 INPUT3 sub volume 3 Byte 000 to 020 8 INPUT4 sub volume 3 Byte 000 to 020 9 INPUT5 sub volume 3 Byte 000 to 020 10 Check sum 2 Byte 11 ETX 1 Byte 03hex 8) Obtaining time information Sequence Data
