Panasonic TH-42PF50E Operating Instructions Manual

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67891345 214SERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:• Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.• The computer shown is for example purposes only.• Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interfacespecication, so that the Plasma Display can be controlledby a computer which is connected to this terminal.The computer will require software which allows thesending and receiving of control data which satisfiesthe conditions given below. Use a computer applicationsuch as programming language software. Refer to thedocumentation for the computer application for details.The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.Pin layout for SERIAL TerminalBasic format for control dataThe transmission of control data from the computerstarts with a STX signal, followed by the command, theparameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order. If thereare no parameters, then the parameter signal does notneed to be sent.STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETXStart(02h)3-charactercommand (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)(1 - 5 bytes)End(03h)Notes:• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait forthe response for the rst command to come from this unitbefore sending the next command.• If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit willsend an “ER401” command back to the computer.• S1A and S1B of Command IMS are available only whena dual input terminal board is attached.• Consult your local Panasonic dealer for detail instructionson command usage.Communication parametersSignal level RS-232C compliantSynchronization method AsynchronousBaud rate 9600 bpsParity NoneCharacter length 8 bitsStop bit 1 bitFlow control -Signal names for D-sub 9P connectorPin No. Details2 R X D3 T X D5 GND4 • 6 Non use78 (Shorted in this set)1 • 9 NCThese signal names are those of computer specications.ConnectionsCommandCommand Parameter Control detailsPON None Power ONPOF None Power OFFAVL ** Volume 00 - 63AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF1 Audio MUTE ONIMS NoneSL1S1AS1BVD1YP1HM1DV1PC1NW1Input select (toggle)SLOT input (SLOT INPUT)SLOT input (SLOT INPUT A)SLOT input (SLOT INPUT B)VIDEO input (VIDEO)COMPONENT/RGB IN input(COMPONENT)HDMI input (HDMI)DVI-D IN input (DVI)PC IN input (PC)Network input (NETWORK)DAM NoneZOOMFULLJUSTNORMZOM2ZOM3SJSTSNOMSFUL14:9Screen mode select (toggle)Zoom, Zoom116:9Just, Just1 (For Video/SD/HD signal)4:3, 4:3 (1)Zoom2 (For Video/SD/HD signal)Zoom3 (For Video/SD/HD signal)Just2 (For HD signal)4:3 (2) (For HD signal)4:3 Full (For HD signal)14:9 (For Video/SD/HD signal)With the power off, this display responds to PON commandonly.Note: To use serial control for this unit, make sure to set the “Control I/F Select” in the “Network Setup” menu to“RS-232C”. (refer to “Operating Instructions, Network Operations”)COMPUTERRS-232C Straight cableD-sub 9p(Male)(Female)