Panasonic TH-50PF9EK Operating Instructions Manual

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10SERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:• Use the RS-232C 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 interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlledby a computer which is connected to this terminal.The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditionsgiven below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation forthe computer application for details.The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.Connections6 7 8 91 3 4 52SERIALPin layout for SERIAL TerminalBasic format for control dataThe transmission of control data from the computerstarts with a STX signal, followed by the command,the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order.If there are no parameters, then the parameter signaldoes not need to be sent.Notes:• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to waitfor the response for the first command to come fromthis unit before sending the next command.• If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, thisunit will send an “ER401” command back to thecomputer.Communication parametersWith the power off, this display responds to PON commandonly.COMPUTERRS-232C Straight cableD-sub 9pStart(02h)3-charactercommand (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)(1 - 5 bytes)End(03h)STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETXCommandSignal level RS-232C compliantSynchronization method AsynchronousBaud rate 9600 bpsParity NoneCharacter length 8 bitsStop bit 1 bitFlow control -RS-232C Conversion cableD-sub 9-pin female Details2 R X D3 T X D5 GND4 • 6 Non use78 Shorted1 • 9 NCCommand Parameter Control detailsPON None Power ONPOF None Power OFFAVL ** Volume 00 - 63AMT 0 Audio mute OFF1 Audio mute ONIMS NoneSL1SL2SL3PC1Input select (toggle)Slot1 inputSlot2 inputSlot3 inputPC inputDAM NoneNORMZOOMFULLJUSTSELFScreen mode select (toggle)4 : 3Zoom16 : 9JustPanasonic Auto