SX50 User Commands 2005.2.
Contents Item 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Overview Communication Specifications Communication Flow Command System Control Mode Key/Emulation function Power Management Mode Command List Command Descriptions REMOTE LOCAL POWER INPUT AUTOPC DOTS TRACK HPOS VPOS HPIX VPIX SEL ASPECT IMAGE BRI CONT SHARP GAMMA DGAMMA PROG WB WBRGB SAT HUE ACADJUST 6AXR~Y LAMP RESET VKS AVOL MUTE BVOL IMAGEFLIP PMM PJON NOSIG NOSHOW LOGOPOS LANG TERMINAL KEYLOCK RCCH RC MAIN GET RANGE 10. Error List 11.
1. Overview These specifications describe the methods of controlling the SX50 projector from the PC over an RS-232C connection. Virtually all operations possible with the remote control can be controlled from the PC. The following symbols are used in these specifications. Symbol △ □ ▽ [] | := Description Space with 0 or more characters (20h), Tab (09h), or other separator Space with 1 or more characters (20h), Tab (09h), or other separator Separator between parameters ,|□ The data in [ ] can be omitted.
2. Communication Specifications Communication system Item Communication system Transmission speed Character length Stop bit Parity Transmission format Maximum transmission length Delimiters Transmission codes Communication procedure Flow control Error control Break signal Time out Connection Specifications Item Connection system Connection signal line Connection cable Specifications RS-232-C, Start-stop synchronization, Semi-duplex communication 19.
Commands Transmission format Request transmissions sent from PC to SX50 △ △ Type Type Null Character strings consisting of 0 or more alphanumeric characters One of CR (0Dh), LF (0Ah), CR+LF (0Dh+0Ah), Null (00h) Description Commands with a command character string length of 0. No command processing is performed.
Response Transmissions sent from SX50 to PC in response to commands from PC smission format Character strings consisting of one or more ASCII characters The first two characters are always : The first character indicates the response type.
Cable The connection diagram for the cable connecting the PC and projector is shown below.
3.Communication Flow Transmission sent At the sending side (PC), the transmission is sent within character intervals of Tc (character interval timeout). At the receiving side (SX50), data able to be received within the character interval of Tc is held, and receiving of a delimiter is considered “transmission received”.
4.Command System The command system for SX50 “User Commands” is shown below.
5. Control Mode The table below shows the states and limitations of the LOCAL and REMOTE control modes. Mode LOCAL mode REMOTE mode Item Description LED State ALM Transition method Main unit keys Operation Remote control keys buttons Emulation Switching Return Standby mode Special mode (Service mode) Mode where projector control/operation is performed by the main unit or remote control. Normal mode when microcomputer is started.
6. Key/Emulation function The table below shows how the main unit/remote control keys and Emulation function operate in each control mode.
7.Power Management Mode During Remote mode, Power Management is not in standby regardless of the SX50 settings. If the SX50 is set to REMOTE mode during standby, it changes to the projection state.
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9. Command Descriptions Descriptions of each command are provided starting from the next page. The command descriptions have the format shown below. ※ Command type Command Mode ※ Alphabetic command name Control Setting Reference Function ※ This briefly describes the command function. Parameter types Parameters ※ This explains the required parameters for the command. Response ※ This describes the command response. Description ※ This includes the command function, conditions, and notes.
10. Error List Item Code TYPE 1 0001 e Error character string Error description BAD_SEQUENCE Communication sequence error Remedy Wait until the response is received to send the command. Send the correct command. Switch the mode using the REMOTE or LOCAL command. Send in the correct command format. Use the POWER ON command to turn on the power. 2 0002 e INVALID_COMMAND 3 0003 e INVALID_MODE 4 0004 e INVALID_FORMAT Command is invalid (undefined).
11. Miscellaneous Use the remote control emulation function (RC command) in Local mode for the following functions.
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Commands REMOTE Function Switch to Remote mode Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter None Response An “i:OK” is returned after switching to the mode is successful. Description This switches to Remote mode. (1) During Remote mode, all buttons are disabled except for the front panel and remote control POWER button. (2) In Local mode, this command can be used in any projector state.
Commands LOCAL Function Switch to Local mode Mode Parameter None Response An “i:OK” is returned after switching to the mode is successful. Description This switches to Local mode. (1) Only the following commands can be used during Local mode. •REMOTE •LOCAL •RC •MAIN •GET MODE (2) This command can be used in any projector state. (3) The current mode can be viewed with the GET command.
Commands POWER Function This controls the power supply. Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning ON Power ON OFF Power OFF ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameters that can be set at that time. Response An “i:OK” is returned after setting is successful. Description This performs ON/OFF control of the power supply. (1) This command is identical to pressing the POWER button on the remote control or main unit.
Commands INPUT Function Input select Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter D-RGB A-RGB1 A-RGB2 COMP VIDEO S-VIDEO Meaning D-RGB A-RGB1 A-RGB2 Component Video S-Video ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameters that can be set at that time. Response An “i:OK” is returned after setting is successful. Description This selects the input. (1) This command is identical to pressing the “COMPUTER-1”, “〃-2”, “VIDEO/S” buttons on the remote control or front panel.
Commands AUTOPC Function Auto PC Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter None Response An “i:OK” is returned after control is successful. Description This executes Auto PC. (1) This command is identical to pressing the “AUTOPC” button on the remote control or front panel. (2) Execution of this command may modify the following setting values.
Commands Mode DOTS Function Total number of dots adjustment Control Setting Reference Parameter Number of dots Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An “i:OK” is returned after setting is successful. Description 1 This designates the total number of dots for one horizontal period. (1) This command is identical to the [Tracking] function under [Input signal settings] in the [Display settings] menu.
Commands TRACK Function Tracking adjustment Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Adjustment value The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An “i:OK” is returned after setting is successful. Description This is used for adjustment when tracking (synchronization) is out of sync and the screen flickers. (1) This command is identical to the [Tracking] function under [Input signal settings] in the [Display settings] menu.
Commands HPOS VPOS Function Horizontal and vertical position adjustment Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Adjustment value Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This adjusts the horizontal and vertical position on the screen.
Commands HPIX VPIX Function Horizontal and vertical resolution adjustment Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Resolution The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Number Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This adjusts the horizontal and vertical resolution (number of dots) on the screen.
Commands Mode SEL Function Input signal selection Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning Auto AUTO ID Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This selects the input signal. (1) In this command, only “Auto” is enabled. (2) This command is identical to the Auto function under the Input signal settings in the Display settings menu. (3) The GET command can be used to retrieve the current input signal.
Commands Mode ASPECT Function Screen setting Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter FULL NORMAL WIDE TRUE AUTO Meaning Full Screen Normal Wide Real Auto ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameters that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen sizes. (1) The final screen settings are retained even when the power is turned off.
Commands IMAGE Function Image mode setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter STANDARD PRESENTATION CINEMA SRGB Meaning Standard Presentation Cinema sRGB ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameters that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the image quality. (1) The final settings for the image mode are retained even when the power is turned off.
Commands BRI Function Brightness setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value (-20 to 20) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen brightness. (1) This command is identical to the Brightness function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands CONT Function Contrast setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value (-20 to 20) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen contrast. (1) This command is identical to the Contrast function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands SHARP Function Sharpness setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value (–4 to 4) The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen sharpness. (1) This command is identical to the Sharpness function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands GAMMA Function Gamma correction Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Adjustment value (–4 to 4) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This performs the gamma correction. (1) This command is identical to the Gamma function in the Image adj menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands DGAMMA Function Dynamic gamma Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning ON 1 0 OFF ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the dynamic gamma function to ON or OFF. (1) This command is identical to the Dynamic gamma function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands PROG Function Progressive setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning 1 ON 0 OFF ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets progressive processing to ON or OFF. (1) This command is identical to the Progressive function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands WB Function Screen color correction Mode Parameter None Parameter NORMAL GREENBORD ADJUST Control Setting Reference Meaning Normal Blackboard Adjust ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description The screen color correction is set to “Normal”, “Blackboard”, or “Adjust”. (1) This command is identical to the Screen color correction function in the Image adj. menu.
Commands WBRGB Function Screen color correction (ADJUST) Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter RGB setting value (Each value –20 to 20) ∇∇ Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the RGB adjustment values of the screen color correction.
Commands SAT Function Color saturation setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value (–20 to 20) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen color saturation. (1) This command is identical to the Color level function in the Image adj. menu. (2) This sets the currently selected input signal and image mode.
Commands HUE Function Hue setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value (–20 to 20) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen hue. (1) (2) (3) (4) This command is identical to the Color balance function in the Image adj. menu. An input signal is required when “VIDEO” or “S-VIDEO” is selected.
Commands ACADJUST Function This performs advanced color correction. Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter NOCORRECT MEM_L MEM_M MEM_H 6AX Meaning No correction Low memory color correction Medium memory color correction ID High memory color correction 6-axis adjustment The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful.
Commands 6AXR TO Y Function 6-axis adjustment: R to Y hue/color saturation setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting values for hue and color saturation (–20 to 20) ∇ Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the 6-axis adjustment of the hue and color saturation for R to Y.
Commands LAMP Function Lamp output setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning NORMAL Normal (160 W) SILENT Silent (120 W) ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the lamp light intensity to a down light compatible setting of “Normal” or “Silent”. (1) This command is identical to the Lamp mode function in the Image adj. menu.
Commands Mode RESET Function Reset Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter LAMPTIME IMAGE SYSTEM ALL Meaning Lamp on time reset Current image adjustment reset Initial system settings Factory shipping settings ID Response An ‘i:OK’ is returned when the reset process is successful. If something other than a normal response of “i:OK” is returned, the internal state is uncertain. Description This resets the projector settings.
Commands VKS HKS Function Vertical/Horizontal keystone setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Setting value The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Number Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the vertical and horizontal keystones. (1) This command is identical to pressing the “KEYSTONE” button on the remote control or front panel.
Commands AVOL Function Audio volume adjustment Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Adjustment value (0 to 20) Number The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This adjusts the volume. (1) (2) (3) (4) The final beep sound setting is retained even when the power is turned off. This command is identical to pressing the “VOL” button on the remote control.
Commands Mode MUTE Function Mute control Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning This turns off the audio/BEEP sound. ON OFF This returns the muted audio/BEEP sound to its original setting. The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This turns volume control on and off. (1) (2) (3) (4) The Mute setting is always set to “OFF” after the power is turned on.
Commands BVOL Function BEEP sound setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning 0 BEEP sound mute 1 BEEP sound output ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the BEEP sound output. (1) This command is identical to the Beep function in the System settings menu.
Commands IMAGEFLIP Function Flip display Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter NONE CEILING REAR REAR_CEILING Memo Meaning None Ceiling Rear Rear ceiling Flip horizontally Flip vertically ID Flip horizontally and vertically The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This displays the different types of flips (vertical, horizontal) on the screen.
Commands PMM Function Power management Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Meaning OFF Standby mode Exit mode Parameter OFF STANDBY EXIT ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets Power Management mode. (1) This command is identical to the Power management mode function in the System settings menu.
Commands PJON Function Display screen setting at startup Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter CANON SKIP LOGO Meaning Canon logo No display User screen ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen displayed at startup. (1) This command is identical to the Logo position function under User screen settings in the Display settings menu.
Commands NOSIG Function Display screen setting when no signal Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter BLACK BLUE LOGO Meaning Black screen Blue screen User screen ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the display screen when no image signals are input.
Commands NOSHOW Function Display screen setting when nothing shown Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter BLACK BLUE LOGO Meaning Black screen Blue screen User screen ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the screen shown when nothing is displayed (SHOW OFF).
Commands LOGOPOS Function User image position setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter UPPER_L UPPER_R CENTER LOWER_L LOWER_R Meaning Upper left Upper right Center Lower left Lower right ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the logo display position.
Commands LANG Function Language select Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter ENG FRA GER ITA SPA POR SWE DUT RUS CHS CHT KOR JPN Meaning English French German Italian Spanish Portuguese Swedish Dutch Russian Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Korean Japanese ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This switches the screen display language.
Commands TERMINAL Function Terminal setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning This sets to input. IN OUT This sets to output. ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK 'is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the input/output of the RGB-IN2/COMPONENT IN/RGB OUT terminals. (1) This command is identical to the Terminal command in the System settings menu.
Commands KEYLOCK Function Keylock setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter OFF MAIN RC Meaning No lock (OFF) Main key lock Remote control key lock ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This activates a key lock for limiting operation at the remote control or main unit. (1) This command is identical to the Key lock function in the System settings menu.
Commands RCCH Function Remote control setting Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter Parameter Meaning 1 Remote control channel 1 2 Remote control channel 2 ID The RANGE command can be used to obtain the parameter range that can be set at that time. Response An 'i:OK' is returned after setting is successful. Description This sets the remote control channel used at the projector side to 1 or 2. (1) This command is identical to the Remote control function in the System settings menu.
Commands RC Function Remote control operation emulate Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter The key assignments for the remote control buttons in Remote Control mode are shown below Parameter Remote control button POWER POWER POWER_OFF MENU MENU COMPUTER1 COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPUTER2 VIDEO VIDEO AUTOPC AUTOPC KEYSTONE KEYSTONE UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OK OK R_CLICK R_CLICK PAGE ▲ P_UP PAGE ▼ P_DOWN IMAGE IMAGE FREEZE FREEZE VOL + VOL_P VOL VOL_M NOSHOW NOSHOW MUTE MUTE P-TIMER P_TIMER
Commands MAIN Function Front panel operation emulation Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter The key assignments for the front panel buttons are shown below Parameter Remote control button POWER POWER POWER_OFF MENU MENU COMPUTER1 COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPUTER2 VIDEO VIDEO AUTOPC AUTOPC KEYSTONE KEYSTONE UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OK OK ID *Use the application to adjust the time between pressing of keys.
Commands GET Function Retrieve data Mode Control Setting Reference Parameter INPUT SIGNAL SETTING Meaning MODE POWER SUPPLY STATE INPUT STATE TOTAL NUMBER OF DOTS TRACKING HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION VERTICAL RESOLUTION INPUT SIGNAL SCREEN SIZE IMAGE SETTING BRIGHTNESS SETTING VALUE CONTRAST SETTING VALUE SHARPNESS SETTING VALUE GAMMA CORRECTION DYNAMIC GAMMA PROGRESSIVE SCREEN COLOR CORRECTION METHOD SCREEN COLOR CORRECTION VALUE (RGB) COLOR SATURATION SETTING VALUE H
Response Responses are made in the formats below for each parameter.
SIGNALSTATUS=NO_SIGNAL | DISPLAYING | SETTING SIGNALSTATUS Response NO_SIGNAL DISPLAYING SETTING Meaning Signal not detected Currently displaying video Signal detection and display preparation in progress LAMPCOUNTER= LAMPCOUNTER Lamp on time "[G_______]" "[GG______]" "[GGG_____]" "[GGGG____]" "[GGGGG___]" "[GGGGGY__]" "[GGGGGYY_]" "[GGGGGYYR]" Meaning (Lamp on time) 0000~0199 0200~0399 0400~0599 0600~0799 0800~0999 1000~1199 1200~1399 1400~ ERR= ERROR ID
Supported Command States Parameter Power supply Input Mode OFF ON PM D-RGB A-RGB1 A-RGB2 Comp Video S-Video None Remote Local MODE POWER INPUT DOTS TRACK HPOS VPOS HPIX VPIX SEL ASPECT IMAGE BRI CONT SHARP GAMMA DGAMMA PROG WB WBRGB SAT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○
Commands RANGE Mode Control Setting Reference Function Setting range request Parameter Input signal setting Meaning Power supply state Input state Total number of dots Tracking Horizontal position Vertical position Horizontal resolution Vertical resolution Screen size Image setting Brightness setting value Contrast setting value Sharpness setting value Gamma correction Dynamic gamma Progressive Screen color correction method Screen color correction value (RGB) Color saturation setting value Hue sett
Response Responses are made in the formats below for each parameter. =, Type I N Meaning ID Number The definition of varies depending on the type. 1. When the type is I (ID) :=, , , , …, 2.
Supported Command States Parameter Power supply Input ON PM D-RGB OFF Mode A-RGB1 A-RGB2 Comp Video S-Video None Remote Local POWER INPUT DOTS TRACK HPOS VPOS HPIX VPIX SEL ASPECT IMAGE BRI CONT SHARP GAMMA DGAMMA PROG WB WBRGB SAT ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × ○ ○ ○ × × × × ○ × × ○ × ○ ○ ○