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RS-232 Command Reference Manual
For PIONEER PDP-505CMX Plasma Display Panel
January 2006
Document Version 1.0
Product specifications and functions subject to change.
Please check with your authorized Pioneer dealer or distributor.
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.0 RS-232C Adjustment Mode This display panel has an RS-232C terminal. It is possible to use a PC to make adjustments and settings. 1.1 About the RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1) Adjustments in the RS-232C adjustment mode: • 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. 211). 2) Display screen in the RS-232C adjustment mode: –– 1280
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.2 Interface 1) Connector D-sub 9 pins (male) 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 9600 bps (standard) (switch-able to 1200, 2400, 4800, 19200, 38400 bps) Note The panel's baud rate should be set to match the computer's baud rate. Also, when extending the RS-232C cable
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.3 ID Assignment After connecting to a computer, the PC can assign an ID for each plasma display panel. Commands: (ID CLEAR) ........ Clears the assigned ID (ID SET) ............. Assigns an ID IDS is only effective when an ID is not assigned. Also, IDs are set starting from the set closest to the PC. Example: Case of 4 displays (assigning IDs with the PC for the first time) Connect each unit as shown below. Refer to section 5.5.4, “Combination Connection" (p
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.4 Combination Connection When performing control and adjustment, it is easiest to connect several panels to one PC. By performing a combination connection and assigning IDs to the displays, it is possible to control and adjust several panels at the same time or separately. Connection method: Connect the panels as shown below. Control and adjust the units with the PC. First Panel Second Panel Third Panel IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT RS-
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode Under the connection conditions shown below, up to 16 panels can be controlled and operated. Conditions: 1 Length of RS-232C cable connecting PC to PDP-505CMX/PDP-50MXE10/PDP-50MXE11/PDP-504CMX/ PDP-50MXE1/PDP-50MXE1-S/PDP-434CMX/PDP-43MXE1/PDP-43MXE1-S: 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: 2 Cross-section area = 0.08 mm ≠ 2 2 2 2 7 strands × π r = 7 × 3
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.5 List of RS-232C Commands How to read this Table • RS-232C adjustment validity : Indicates whether the RS-232C adjustment mode can be used • Normal validity : Indicates whether the normal-operation mode can be used • Numerical direct validity : With a 3-digit number attached to the end of a command, the command directly sets that adjustment value • ‡ or ¶: Valid, No mark: Invalid (NOTE) ¶ values are not stored in the last memory. RS-232C Numerical Normal Remarks Comman
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode RS-232C Numerical Normal Adjustment Direct Command name AJY (232C integrator) Display Remarks Validity Validity Validity CTR CTI: ### Displays the current CTI setting. ¶ CTRS00 CTI: OFF Sets CTI to OFF. ‡ CTRS01 CTI: ON Sets CTI to ON. ‡ [D] DIN Turns OFF the OSD display. ‡‡ DIY OSD: ON Turns ON the OSD display. ‡‡ DNR DNR: ###### Displays the current DNR setting. ¶ DNRS00 DNR: OFF Sets digital NR to ON. ‡ DNRS01 DNR: LOW Sets digital NR to LOW. ‡ DNRS02 DNR: MIDDLE Sets
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode RS-232C Numerical Normal Adjustment Direct Command name AJY (232C integrator) Display Remarks Validity Validity Validity GRA GRADATION: ####### Displays the current GRADATION setting ¶ GRAS01 GRADATION: GAMMA 2.0 Sets GRADATION to ‘GAMMA 2.0’. ‡ GRAS02 GRADATION: GAMMA 1.8 Sets GRADATION to ‘GAMMA 1.8’. ‡ GRAS03 GRADATION: GAMMA 2.2 Sets GRADATION to ‘GAMMA 2.2’. ‡ GRAS04 GRADATION: DRE MID Sets GRADATION to ‘DRE MID’. ‡ GRAS05 GRADATION: DRE HIGH Sets GRADATION to ‘DRE H
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode RS-232C Numerical Normal Adjustment Direct Command name AJY (232C integrator) Display Remarks Validity Validity Validity MIR MIRROR MODE: ### Displays the current MIRROR MODE setting. ¶ MIRS00 MIRROR MODE: OFF Turns the MIRROR MODE OFF (normal display). ‡ MIRS01 MIRROR MODE: X Sets the MIRROR MODE to left-right reversal. ‡ MIRS02 MIRROR MODE: Y Sets the MIRROR MODE to up-down reversal. ‡ MIRS03 MIRROR MODE: XY Sets the MIRROR MODE to up-down, left-right reversal. ‡ MNR MP
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode RS-232C Numerical Normal Adjustment Direct Command name AJY (232C integrator) Display Remarks Validity Validity Validity SSI ######### Displays the current sub screen input function. ¶¶ SSIS01 INPUT1(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT1. ‡‡ SSIS02 INPUT2(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT2. ‡‡ SSIS03 INPUT3(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT3. ‡‡ SSIS04 INPUT4(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT4. ‡‡ SSIS05 INPUT5(SUB) Switches the sub screen to INPUT5. ‡‡ STD S
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 1.6 GET Commands What are GET commands? • GET commands are for outputting TXD such as adjustment data from the internal microcomputer of the plasma display to a PC. • Adjustment data and other information is output as ASCII code. Note Command names are given inside brackets < >. • Data output format STX (02hex) Data Data ···· Data Checksum ETX (03hex) Notes • A GET command is invalid when no ID is assigned to the set. • A GET command is invalid when a wildcard (*) is
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 2) (GET PICTURE DATA: Gets integrator/PICTURE data.) Order Data contents Size Remarks 1 CONTRAST 3 Byte # 2 BRIGHTNESS 3 Byte # 3 C. DETAIL R (RED) 3 Byte # 4 C. DETAIL Y (YELLOW) 3 Byte # 5 C. DETAIL G (GREEN) 3 Byte # 6 C. DETAIL C (CYAN) 3 Byte # 7 C. DETAIL B (BLUE) 3 Byte # 8 C. DETAIL M (MAGENTA) 3 Byte # 9 H.ENHANCE 3 Byte Outputs dummy data for a video signal. # 10 V.ENHANCE 3 Byte Outputs dummy data for a video signal. # 11 COLOR 3 Byte Outputs dummy data f
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 5) (GET STATUS SETUP: Gets menu and integrator SETUP data.) Order Data contents Size Output Remarks 1 GRADATION 1 Byte 1: GAMMA 2.0 2: GAMMA 1.8 # 3: GAMMA 2.2 4: DRE MID 5: DRE HIGH 6: DRE LOW 7: HIGH CNT. 2 BRT.ENHANCE 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON # 3 SUB VOLUME 2 Byte 00 to 20 4 COLOR TEMP. 1 Byte 1: LOW 2: MID LOW # 3: MIDDLE 4: MID HIGH 5: HIGH 5 DNR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW # 2: MIDDLE 3: HIGH 6 MPEG NR 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: LOW # 2: MIDDLE 3: H
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 6) (GET STATUS OPTION: Gets menu and integrator OPTION data.) Order Data contents Size Output Remarks 1 ENERGY SAVE 1 Byte 1: STANDARD 2: MODE 1 3: MODE 2 4: MODE 3 5: AUTO 2 ORBITER 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 3 MASK CONTROL 1 Byte 0: OFF 1: ON 4 AUDIO OUT 1 Byte 1: FIXED 2: VARIABLE 5 SCREEN MASK 1 Byte 0: OFF 2: INVERSE 3: WHITE 4: RED 5: GREEN 6: BLUE 7: YELLOW 6 SIDE MASK MODE 1 Byte 1: NORMAL 2: OVERLAY1 3: OVERLAY2 7 R SIDE MASK LEVEL 3 Byte 000 to 255 8 G SIDE MASK
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RS-232C Adjustment Mode 7 Check Sum The Check Sum is data to which 2-Byte ASCII code is added to a data group that is returned by a GET command. PC side STX ID GET command ETX 02 (hex) 2 Byte 3 Byte 03 (hex) Set side STX GET command Data Check sum ETX 02 (hex) 3 Byte *Byte 2 Byte 03 (hex) . Example) Check Sum value that is added when the GET command [GAA] returns the following 6-Byte data Data group (ASCII) GET command Data (6 Byte) Check sum + check sum GAA 100128 xx (before calculation) ≠ 47
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Screen Burning 2.0 Screen Burning When the same image is shown for a long time (still image, telop, etc.), the image is burned into to screen and may not be able to be removed. Manage this situation by making necessary changes in the video software, projection method, system configuration, etc. This display panel has a function to reduce and/or prevent this issue. 7 Menu mode 1 Mask Control Setting (refer to section 5.3.4, “Adjustment and setting in the Menu Mode; 15) Mask Control Setting" (pg.
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Precautions on Connecting Camera Images 3.0 Precautions on Connecting Camera Images Connecting and using moving images that are nearly still, such as images from a surveillance camera, could damage the panel, reduce the life, or be the cause of other malfunctions. In this case, it is necessary to set the image quality beforehand. For instructions on setting the image quality, contact your PIONEER representative. Pioneer recommends that the ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode be set to ‘MODE2’ or ‘MODE3’. 18
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Precautions 4.0 Precautions 1) If the power shuts down and stays OFF for a long period of time, an internal problem may have occurred (broken part, etc.). Turn OFF the main power switch on the plasma display then wait 1 to 2 minutes and try turning the power ON again. If the power goes OFF again, the display requires service. If the display operates normally, continue to use it. 2) When an image (still image, telop, etc.) is shown on the screen for a long period, there is a possibility that the
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Maintenance 1) Always unplug the power cord from the power outlet before performing maintenance. 2) Cabinet and Remote-control Unit Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the unit. Using such solvents could cause the cabinet and remote control coating to degrade and peal. Wipe the cabinet and remote control with a soft cloth. If there is heavy soiling, dip a soft cloth in clean water mixed with a mild detergent. Ring out the water well then wipe soiled areas. Finish by absorbing
