Panasonic PT-50PD3 Operating Instructions Manual

17ConnectionsHow to connect the SERIAL TerminalsNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the High Definition Plasma Display.(2) The computers shown is for example purposes only.(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.SERIALRS-232C cableD-sub 9pCOMPUTERThe SERIAL terminal is used when the High Definition Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the High Definition Plasma Display canbe controlled by 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 a programming language to software. Refer to the documentation forthe computer application for details.Communication parametersSignal levelSynchronization methodBaud rateParityCharacter lengthStop bitX parameterS parameterRS-232C compliantAsynchronous9600 bpsNone8 bits1 bitNoneNoneRS-232C Conversion cableD-sub 9-pin female23546781 • 9DetailsR X DT X DGNDShortedShortedNCBasic format for control dataThe transmission of control data from the computer startswith 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.Note:If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to wait forthe response for the first command to come from this unitbefore sending the next command.CommandCommandPONPOFAUUAUDAMTIISDAMControl detailsPower ONPower OFFVolume increaseVolume decreaseMute (toggle)Input select (toggle)AV ModeComponent / RGB mode (processed as aY/PB /P R or RGB signals as set by this unit)PC modeScreen mode select (toggle)NORMAL (4:3)ZOOMFULLJUSTPanasonic AUTOParameterNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneNoneVIDYP1RG1NoneNORMZOOMFULLJUSTSELFSTXStart(02h)ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5Colon Parameter(s)(1 - 5 bytes)End(03h)3-charactercommand (3bytes)67891345 2Pin layout for RS-232CConversion cable