Panasonic TH-42PW6 Operating Instructions Manual

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11ConnectionsSERIAL Terminals connectionNotes:(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.(2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.SERIALRS-232CStraight cableD-sub 9pCOMPUTERLess than3" 15 /16(10 cm)Ferrite core(large size)(supplied)The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by acomputer 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 for thecomputer application for details.98765321 4Pin layout for RS-232CSignal levelSynchronization methodBaud rateParityCharacter lengthStop bitFlow controlRS-232C compliantAsynchronous9600 bpsNone8 bits1 bit–Communication parameters RS-232C Conversion cableD-sub 9-pin female2354 • 6781 • 9DetailsR X DT X DGNDNon useShortedNCCommandPONPOFAVLAMTIMSDAMControl detailsPower ONPower OFFVolume 00 - 63Audio MUTE OFFAudio MUTE ONInput select (toggle)Slot1 inputSlot2 inputSlot3 inputPC inputScreen mode select (toggle)NORMAL (4:3)ZOOMFULLJUSTPanasonic AUTOParameterNoneNone**01NoneSL1SL2SL3PC1NoneNORMZOOMFULLJUSTSELFCommandBasic 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 not needto be sent.Notes:(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to waitfor the response for the first command to come fromthis unit before sending the next command.(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this unit willsend an “ER401” command back to the computer.STXStart(02h)ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5Colon Parameter(s)(1 - 5 bytes)End(03h)3-charactercommand (3 bytes)With the power off, this display responds to PON command only.OpenInstalling the ferrite core(Large size)