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Projector HCP-838X/HCP-850X User's Manual Operating Guide – Technical Example of PC signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9...
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Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b)
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Connection to the ports Connection to the ports NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed. COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, MONITOR OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack <Computer signal> •...
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Connection to the ports (continued) S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL (60Hz) Signal Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω terminator Brightness signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator Ground Ground VIDEO...
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Connection to the ports (continued) AUDIO IN1, AUDIO IN2 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 47kΩ terminator AUDIO IN3 AUDIO OUT RCA jack x2 RCA jack x2 • 47kΩ terminator • 1kΩ output impedance Ø3.5 mono mini jack <Low level> • 2 mVrms, 1kΩ terminator <High level>...
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Connection to the ports (continued) CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug 9 8 7 • About the details of RS-232C communication, 5 4 3 2 1 please refer to the next chapter. Signal Signal Signal (No connection) (No connection) Ground (No connection) (No connection) USB TYPE A (x2) USB TYPE B...
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Connection to the ports (continued) To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports D-sub plug RCA plugs RCA connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player To input component video signal to the COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 port of the projector, use a RCA to D-sub cable or adapter. For about the pin description of the required cable or adapter, refer to the descriptions about COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2...
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RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication When the projector connects to the computer by RS-232C communication, the projector can be controlled with RS-232C commands from the computer. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication / Network command table (&17). Connection Turn off the projector and the computer.
RS-232C Communication (continued) Communication settings 1. Protocol 19200bps,8N1 2. Command format ("h" shows hexadecimal) Byte Number Command Header Data Header Data Setting Action Type code size flag code Packet Action <SET>Change setting to desired value [(bL)(bH)] (aL) (aH) 01h 00h (bL) (bH) (cL) (cH) by [(cL)(cH)].
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RS-232C Communication (continued) 3. Response code / Error code ("h" shows hexadecimal) (1) ACK reply : 06h When the projector receives the Set, Increment, Decrement or Execute command correctly, the projector changes the setting data for the specified item by [Type], and it returns the code. (2) NAK reply : 15h When the projector cannot understand the received command, the projector returns the error code.
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Command Control via the Network Command Control via the Network When the projector connects network, the projector can be controlled with RS- 232C commands from the computer with web browser. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication / Network command table (&17).
Command Control via the Network (continued) Communication Port The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 TCP #9715 Configure the following items form a web browser when command control is used. Port Settings Click the [Enable] check box to open [Network Port open Control Port1 (Port: 23)] to use TCP #23.
Command Control via the Network (continued) Command control settings [TCP #23] 1. Command format Same as RS-232C communication, refer to RS-232C Communicaton command format. 2. Response code / Error code ("h" shows hexadecimal) Four of the response / error code used for TCP#23 are the same as RS-232C Communication (1)~(4).
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Command Control via the Network (continued) 2. Response code / Error code ("h" shows hexadecimal) The connection ID is attached for the TCP#23's response / error codes are used. The connection ID is same as the sending command format. (××h : connection ID) (1) ACK reply : 06h + ××h (2) NAK reoly : 15h + ××h (3) Error reply : 1Ch + 0000h + ××h...
Network Bridge Communication Network Bridge Communication This projector is equipped with NETWORK BRIDGE function. When the projector connects to the computer by wired or wireles LAN communicaton, an external device that is connected with this projector by RS- 232C communication can be controlled from the computer as a network terminal. For details, see the 6.
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Network Bridge Communication (continued) Communication settings For communication setting, use the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. (&OPTION menu - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION in the Operating Guide) Item Condition BAUD RATE 4800bps / 9600bps / 19200bps / 38400bps Data length 8 bit (fixed) PARITY NONE/ODD/EVEN...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table RS-232C Communication / Network command table Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 89 D2 02 00 03 20 00 00 BRIGHTNESS Increment BE EF 06 00 EF D2 04 00 03 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 C4 FE 02 00 95 30 00 00 User Gamma Point 6 Increment BE EF 06 00 A2 FE 04 00 95 30 00 00...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 40 F5 02 00 B6 30 00 00 COLOR TEMP Increment BE EF 06 00 26 F5 04 00 B6 30 00 00 OFFSET G...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 F1 82 02 00 01 21 00 00 H POSITION Increment BE EF 06 00 97 82 04 00 01 21 00 00 Decrement...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code AUTO BE EF 06 00 86 D8 01 00 22 20 00 00 NORMAL BE EF 06 00 16 D9 01 00 22 20 01 00 HDMI RANGE ENHANCED...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 86 F5 01 00 B2 20 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 46 F7 01 00 B2 20 04 00 MONITOR OUT -...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 45 CC 02 00 66 20 00 00 VOLUME - USB TYPE Increment BE EF 06 00 23 CC 04 00 66 20 00 00...
RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 DA DF 01 00 3B 20 00 00 AUDIO IN1 BE EF 06 00 4A DE 01 00 3B 20 01 00 AUDIO IN2 BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code ENGLISH BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 DEUTSCH BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MyScreen BE EF 06 00 FB CA 01 00 00 30 20 00 ORIGINAL BE EF 06 00 FB E2 01 00 00 30 40 00 BLUE BE EF...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BE EF 06 00 B6 D6 01 00 16 20 00 00 AUTO SEARCH BE EF 06 00 26 D7 01 00 16 20 01 00 BE EF 06 00...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 C6 32 01 00 01 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 06 30 01 00 01 36 04 00 HDMI...
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RS-232C Communication / Network command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 FA 38 01 00 20 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 3A 3A 01 00 20 36 04 00 HDMI...
PJLink command PJLink command Commands Control Description Parameter or Response 0 = Standby POWR Power Contorol 1 = Power On 0 = Standby POWR ? Power Status inquiry 1 = Power On 2 = Cool Down 11 = COMPUTER IN 1 12 = COMPUTER IN 2 22 = S-VIDEO 23 = VIDEO...
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Responds with the name set in "PROJECTOR NAME ? Projector Name inquiry NAME" of "NETWORK" Manufucturer's Name INF1 ? HITACHI inquiry HCP-838X INF2 ? Model Name inquiry HCP-850X Responds with the factory information and so INFO ? Other Information inquiry CLSS ? Class Information inquiry 1 NOTE •...