SERIAL6 7 8 91 3 4 5211ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:• Use the RS-232C straight cable to connect the computerto the Plasma Display.• The computer shown is for example purposes only.• Additional equipment and cables shown are not suppliedwith this set.The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interfacespecification, 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 satisfies theconditions given below. Use a computer application such asprogramming language software. Refer to the documentationfor the computer application for details.The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.Basic format for control dataThe transmission of control data from the computer starts witha STX signal, followed by the command, the parameters, andlastly an ETX signal in that order. If there are no parameters,then the parameter signal does not need to be sent.Start(02h)3-charactercommand (3 bytes)Colon Parameter(s)(1 - 5 bytes)End(03h)STX C1 C2 C3 P1 P2 P3 P4: P5 ETXNotes:• If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait forthe response for the first 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.• SL1A, SL1B, SL2A and SL2B of Command IMS are availableonly when a dual input terminal board is attached.Pin layout for SERIAL TerminalCOMPUTERRS-232C Straight cableD-sub 9pCommand Parameter Control detailsPON None Power ONPOF None Power OFFAVL ** Volume 00 - 63AMT 0 Audio MUTE OFF1 Audio MUTE ONIMS NoneSL1SL2SL3PC1SL1ASL1BSL2ASL2BInput select (toggle)Slot1 inputSlot2 inputSlot3 inputPC inputSlot1 input (INPUT1A)Slot1 input (INPUT1B)Slot2 input (INPUT2A)Slot2 input (INPUT2B)DAM NoneZOOMFULLJUSTNORMSELFSJSTSNOMSFULScreen mode select (toggle)ZOOMFULLJUST4:3Panasonic AutoJUST4:3H-FILLWith the power off, this display responds to PON commandonly.CommandSignal 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 specifications.Communication parameters(Male)(Female)