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Connecting an External Device This chapter describes how to connect the projector to an external device and communication conditions. Connection interface The projector can be connected to a PC or other external device using the methods mentioned below. For information about the connection method supported by the model in use, see the Appendix "Connecting an External Device".
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Connection via a network Information ・ Before connecting an external device via a network, check with the network administrator. ・ Some models cannot receive commands in standby mode. See Appendix "Standby Mode setting for receiving commands". Connection using a wired LAN This method connects a PC and the projector using a LAN cable.
Communication conditions For information about the connection methods available for the model in use, see the Appendix "Connecting an External Device". Serial connection The RS-232C-compliant communication method is supported. Specify the communication settings of the software used to send and receive commands, as shown below. Item Detail Baud rate...
Command List Command Description Page to 009. ERROR STATUS REQUEST Gets information about errors occurring in the projector. 015. POWER ON Turns on the power of the projector. 016. POWER OFF Turns off the power of the projector. 018. INPUT SW CHANGE Switches the input terminal or entry list.
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Command Description Page to 078-1. SETTING REQUEST Gets information of the projector. 078-2. RUNNING STATUS REQUEST Gets the information about the operation status of the projector. 078-3. INPUT STATUS REQUEST Gets the information about the input signal status of the projector.
Understanding command details In this manual, commands and responses are expressed as follows. 20h 88h <ID1> <ID2> 0Ch <DATA01> - <DATA12> <CKS> Command/response A series of strings enclosed in a frame represents a command or response (in hexadecimal notation). Parameter A character string in italic enclosed in brackets represents a parameter.
Responses After a command is sent to the projector, its result is returned as a response. How a response is returned differs depending on the execution result of the command. When the execution of a command succeeds When the command does not request data, a response is returned with no data part. When the command requests data, a response is returned with data added to data parts.
Error code list The following table lists the combinations of error codes (ERR1 and ERR2) and describes the error indicated by each combination. ERR1 ERR2 Error description The command cannot be recognized. The command is not supported by the model in use. The specified value is invalid.
Command details [ 009. ERROR STATUS REQUEST ] Gets information about errors occurring in the projector. Command 00h 88h 00h 00h 00h 88h Response When the command succeeds 20h 88h <ID1> <ID2> 0Ch <DATA01> - <DATA12> <CKS> When the command fails A0h 88h <ID1>...
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<Error information list> Description Item DATA01 Error status (1) Bit0 Cover error Bit4 Fan error Bit1 Temperature error (bi-metallic Bit5 Power error strip) Bit2 None (fixed to 0) Bit6 Lamp (or lamp 1) off or backlight off Bit3 Fan error Bit7 Lamp (or lamp 1) in a replacement moratorium...
[ 015. POWER ON ] Turns on the power of the projector. Information While this command is turning on the power, no other command can be accepted. Command 02h 00h 00h 00h 00h 02h Response When the command succeeds 22h 00h <ID1> <ID2> 00h <CKS> When the command fails A2h 00h <ID1>...
[ 016. POWER OFF ] Turns off the power of the projector. Information While this command is turning off the power (including the cooling time), no other command can be accepted. Command 02h 01h 00h 00h 00h 03h Response When the command succeeds 22h 01h <ID1>...
[ 018. INPUT SW CHANGE ] Switches the input terminal or entry list. Command 02h 03h 00h 00h 02h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Input terminal Information For the values of input terminal, see the Appendix "Supplementary Information by Command". Command example The following command switches the input terminal to a video port (DATA01: 06h).
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 03h <ID1> <ID2> 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error (no signal switch is made). When the command fails A2h 03h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
[ 020. PICTURE MUTE ON ] Turns the picture mute on. Information If any of the following operations is done, the picture mute is turned off. ・ Input terminal switch ・ Video signal switch Command 02h 10h 00h 00h 00h 12h Response When the command succeeds 22h 10h <ID1>...
[ 022. SOUND MUTE ON ] Turns the sound mute on. Information If any of the following operations is done, the sound mute is turned off. ・ Input terminal switch ・ Video signal switch ・ Sound volume adjustment Command 02h 12h 00h 00h 00h 14h Response When the command succeeds 22h 12h <ID1>...
[ 024. ONSCREEN MUTE ON ] Turns the onscreen mute on. Information If any of the following operations is done, the onscreen mute is turned off. ・ Input terminal switch ・ Video signal switch Command 02h 14h 00h 00h 00h 16h Response When the command succeeds 22h 14h <ID1>...
3.11 [ 030-1. PICTURE ADJUST ] Adjusts the picture. Command 03h 10h 00h 00h 05h <DATA01> FFh <DATA02> - <DATA04> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Adjustment target Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness DATA02 Adjustment mode Specify an absolute value Specify a relative value DATA03 Adjustment value (low-order 8 bits) DATA04...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Execution result DATA02 0000h Ended successfully. Other than 0000h Ended with an error. When the command fails A3h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.12 [ 030-2. VOLUME ADJUST ] Adjusts the sound volume. Command 03h 10h 00h 00h 05h 05h 00h <DATA01> - <DATA03> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Adjustment mode Specify an absolute value Specify a relative value DATA02 Adjustment value (low-order 8 bits) DATA03 Adjustment value (high-order 8 bits) Command example...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Execution result DATA02 0000h Ended successfully. Other than 0000h Ended with an error. When the command fails A3h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.13 [ 030-12. ASPECT ADJUST ] Adjusts the aspect. Command 03h 10h 00h 00h 05h 18h 00h 00h <DATA01> 00h <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Value set for the aspect Information For information about the values set for the aspect, see the Appendix "Supplementary Information by Command".
3.14 [ 030-15. OTHER ADJUST ] Adjusts the various gains. Command 03h 10h 00h 00h 05h <DATA01> - <DATA05> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 DATA01 DATA02 Adjustment target DATA02 LAMP ADJUST / LIGHT ADJUST DATA03 Adjustment mode Specify an absolute value Specify a relative value DATA04 Adjustment value (low-order 8 bits)
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Execution result DATA02 0000h Ended successfully. Other than 0000h Ended with an error. When the command fails A3h 10h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.15 [ 037. INFORMATION REQUEST ] Gets the information of the projector. Command 03h 95h 00h 00h 00h 98h Response When the command succeeds 23h 8Ah <ID1> <ID2> 62h <DATA01> - <DATA98> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 49 Projector name (NUL: termination character string).
3.17 [ 037-4. LAMP INFORMATION REQUEST 3 ] Gets lamp usage information such as usage time or remaining life. When the eco mode is enabled, the values in the obtained information reflect the eco mode. Command 03h 96h 00h 00h 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 96h <ID1> <ID2> 06h <DATA01> - <DATA06> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Lamp 1 Lamp 2 DATA02 Content Lamp usage time (seconds) Lamp remaining life (%) DATA03 - 06 Obtained information When the command fails A3h 96h <ID1>...
3.18 [ 037-6. CARBON SAVINGS INFORMATION REQUEST ] Gets the Carbon Saving values on the projector. Command 03h 9Ah 00h 00h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Total Carbon Savings Carbon Savings during operation...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 9Ah <ID1> <ID2> 09h <DATA01> - <DATA09> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Total Carbon Savings Carbon Savings during operation DATA02 - 05 Carbon Savings (Kilogram Maximum: 99999[kg]) DATA06 - 09 Carbon Savings (Milligram Maximum:999999[mg]) When the command fails A3h 9Ah <ID1>...
3.20 [ 053. LENS CONTROL ] Adjusts the lens position. Command 02h 18h 00h 00h 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Zoom Focus Lens Shift (H) Lens Shift (V) DATA02 Content Stop Drives for 1 second in the direction of plus Drives for 0.5 second in the direction of plus Drives for 0.25 second in the direction of plus Drives in the direction of plus...
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 18h <ID1> <ID2> 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A2h 18h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS> Information While the lens is being driven, you can control the lens position without a stop by issuing the same command.
3.22 [ 053-2. LENS CONTROL 2 ] Adjusts the lens position. Command 02h 1Dh 00h 00h 04h <DATA01> - <DATA04> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Zoom Focus Lens Shift (H) Lens Shift (V) Stop DATA02 Adjustment mode Specify an absolute value Specify a relative value DATA03 Adjustment value (low-order 8 bits)
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 1Dh <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Zoom Focus Lens Shift (H) Lens Shift (V) Stop DATA02 Adjustment mode Specify an absolute value Specify a relative value When the command fails A2h 1Dh <ID1>...
3.23 [ 053-3. LENS MEMORY CONTROL ] Controls the lens memory. Information See [ 053-4. REFERENCE LENS MEMORY CONTROL ] for controlling the reference lens memory. Command 02h 1Eh 00h 00h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Operation STORE MOVE RESET...
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 1Eh <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Operation STORE MOVE RESET DATA02 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A2h 1Eh <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.24 [ 053-4. REFERENCE LENS MEMORY CONTROL ] Controls the reference lens memory. Information ・ See [ 053-3. LENS MEMORY CONTROL ] for controlling the lens memory. ・ This command controls the profile number specified in [053-10 LENS PROFILE SET ]. Command 02h 1Fh 00h 00h 01h <DATA01>...
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 1Fh <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Operation STORE MOVE RESET DATA02 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A2h 1Fh <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.25 [ 053-5. LENS MEMORY OPTION REQUEST ] Gets the value set for the lens memory. Command 02h 20h 00h 00h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target LOAD BY SIGNAL FORCED MUTE Response When the command succeeds 22h 20h <ID1>...
3.26 [ 053-6. LENS MEMORY OPTION SET ] Sets the lens memory. Command 02h 21h 00h 00h 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target LOAD BY SIGNAL FORCED MUTE DATA02 Setting value...
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Response When the command succeeds 22h 21h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target LOAD BY SIGNAL FORCED MUTE DATA02 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A2h 21h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.27 [ 053-7. LENS INFORMATION REQUEST ] Gets information about the lens of the projector. Command 02h 22h 00h 00h 01h 00h 25h Response When the command succeeds 22h 22h <ID1> <ID2> 02h 00h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target Bit0...
3.28 [ 053-10. LENS PROFILE SET ] Selects the profile number of the reference lens memory. Command 02h 27h 00h 00h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Profile number Profile 1 Profile 2 Response When the command succeeds 22h 27h <ID1>...
3.30 [ 060-1. GAIN PARAMETER REQUEST 3 ] Gets adjusted values of the picture, volume, and so on. Command 03h 05h 00h 00h 03h <DATA01> 00h 00h <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Adjusted value name PICTURE / BRIGHTNESS PICTURE / CONTRAST PICTURE / COLOR PICTURE / HUE PICTURE / SHARPNESS...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h 05h <ID1> <ID2> 10h <DATA01> - <DATA16> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Adjusted value status Display not possible Adjustment not possible Adjustment possible The specified gain does not exist. DATA02 Upper limit of the adjustment range (low-order 8 bits) DATA03 Upper limit of the adjustment range (high-order 8 bits) DATA04...
3.31 [ 078-1. SETTING REQUEST ] Gets information of the projector. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 00h 86h Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 20h <DATA01> - <DATA32> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 03 Base model type DATA04 Sound function...
3.32 [ 078-2. RUNNING STATUS REQUEST ] Gets the information about the operation status of the projector. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 01h 87h Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 10h <DATA01> - <DATA16> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 02...
3.33 [ 078-3. INPUT STATUS REQUEST ] Gets the information about the input signal status of the projector. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 02h 88h Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 10h <DATA01> - <DATA16> <CKS> Data part Item Description...
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Item Description DATA05 Signal list type Default Not supported User - - DATA06 Test pattern display Not displayed Not supported Displayed - - DATA07 - 08 Reserved for the system DATA09 Content displayed Video signal displayed Test pattern displayed No signal LAN displayed Viewer displayed Not supported...
3.34 [ 078-4. MUTE STATUS REQUEST ] Gets the mute status of the projector. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 03h 89h Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 10h <DATA01> - <DATA16> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Picture mute Not supported...
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Item Description DATA04 Forced onscreen mute Not supported DATA05 Onscreen display Not displayed Displayed Not supported DATA06 - 16 Reserved for the system When the command fails A0h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.35 [ 078-5. MODEL NAME REQUEST ] Gets the model name of the projector. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 04h 8Ah Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 20h <DATA01> - <DATA32> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 32 Model name (NUL: termination character string) When the command fails...
3.36 [ 078-6. COVER STATUS REQUEST ] Gets the status of the mirror cover or lens cover. Command 00h 85h 00h 00h 01h 05h 8Bh Response When the command succeeds 20h 85h <ID1> <ID2> 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Status...
3.37 [ 079. FREEZE CONTROL ] Controls whether to turn the freeze function on or off. Command 01h 98h 00h 00h 01h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Operation Turns the freeze function on. Turns the freeze function off. Response When the command succeeds 21h 98h <ID1>...
3.38 [ 084. INFORMATION STRING REQUEST ] Gets the information strings (English) displayed on the projector. Command 00h D0h 00h 00h 03h 00h <DATA01> 01h <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Information type Horizontal synchronous frequency Vertical synchronous frequency Response When the command succeeds 20h D0h <ID1>...
3.39 [ 097-8. ECO MODE REQUEST ] Gets the value set for the eco mode. Information Depending on the projector, the value for the "Light mode" or "Lamp mode" will be returned. Command 03h B0h 00h 00h 01h 07h BBh Response When the command succeeds 23h B0h <ID1>...
3.40 [ 097-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME REQUEST ] Gets the projector name. Command 03h B0h 00h 00h 01h 2Ch E0h Response When the command succeeds 23h B0h <ID1> <ID2> 12h 2Ch <DATA01> - <DATA17> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 17 Projector name (NUL: termination character string) When the command fails A3h B0h <ID1>...
3.41 [ 097-155. LAN MAC ADDRESS STATUS REQUEST2 ] Gets the MAC address of the projector. Command 03h B0h 00h 00h 02h 9Ah 00h 4Fh Response When the command succeeds 23h B0h <ID1> <ID2> 08h 9Ah 00h <DATA01> - <DATA06> <CKS> Data part Item Description...
3.42 [ 097-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE REQUEST ] Gets the value set for the picture in picture and picture by picture. Command 03h B0h 00h 00h 02h C5h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target MODE START POSITION SUB INPUT...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h B0h <ID1> <ID2> 03h C5h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target MODE START POSITION SUB INPUT DATA02 Setting value (when DATA01 is 00h "MODE") PICTURE BY PICTURE Setting value (when DATA01 is 01h "START POSITION") TOP-LEFT TOP-RIGHT BOTTOM-LEFT...
3.43 [ 097-243-1. EDGE BLENDING MODE REQUEST ] Gets the value set for the edge blending. Command 03h B0h 00h 00h 02h DFh 00h 94h Response When the command succeeds 23h B0h <ID1> <ID2> 03h DFh 00h <DATA01> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01...
3.44 [ 098-8. ECO MODE SET ] Sets the eco mode. Information Depending on the projector, the "Light mode" or "Lamp mode" will be set. Command 03h B1h 00h 00h 02h 07h <DATA01> <CKS> Item Description DATA01 Value set for the eco mode Information For information about the values set for the eco mode, see the Appendix "Supplementary Information by Command".
3.45 [ 098-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME SET ] Sets the projector name. Command 03h B1h 00h 00h 12h 2Ch <DATA01> - <DATA16> 00h <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 16 Projector name (up to 16 bytes) Response When the command succeeds 23h B1h <ID1>...
3.46 [ 098-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE SET ] Sets the picture in picture or picture by picture. Command 03h B1h 00h 00h 03h C5h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target MODE START POSITION SUB INPUT DATA02 Setting value (when DATA01 is 00h "Mode") PICTURE BY PICTURE Setting value (when DATA01 is 01h "START POSITION") TOP-LEFT...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h B1h <ID1> <ID2> 03h C5h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target MODE START POSITION SUB INPUT DATA02 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A3h B1h <ID1> <ID2> 02h <ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>...
3.48 [ 305-1. BASE MODEL TYPE REQUEST ] Gets the base model type of the projector. Command 00h BFh 00h 00h 01h 00h C0h Response When the command succeeds 20h BFh <ID1> <ID2> 10h 00h <DATA01> - <DATA15> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01...
3.49 [ 305-2. SERIAL NUMBER REQUEST ] Gets the serial number of the projector. Command 00h BFh 00h 00h 02h 01h 06h C8h Response When the command succeeds 20h BFh <ID1> <ID2> 12h 01h 06h <DATA01> - <DATA16> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 - 16...
3.50 [ 305-3. BASIC INFORMATION REQUEST ] Gets the basic information about the operation status of the projector. Command 00h BFh 00h 00h 01h 02h C2h Response When the command succeeds 20h BFh <ID1> <ID2> 10h 02h <DATA01> - <DATA15> <CKS> Data part Item Description...
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Item Description DATA04 Selection signal type 2 COMPUTER DVI-D VIDEO HDMI S-VIDEO DisplayPort COMPONENT VIEWER(6-10) Reserved for the system Not Source Input VIEWER(1-5) ― - DATA05 Display signal type (effective only when DATA04 is 02h or 03h) NTSC3.58 NTSC3.58 SQZ NTSC4.43 COMPONENT(60Hz) COMPONENT(50Hz)
3.51 [ 319-10. AUDIO SELECT SET ] Sets the audio select. Command 03h C9h 00h 00h 03h 09h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target HDMI1 ETHRENET or HDBaseT HDMI2 USB-A DisplayPort USB-B DATA02 Setting value terminal specified COMPUTER DATA01 -...
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Response When the command succeeds 23h C9h <ID1> <ID2> 03h 09h <DATA01> <DATA02> <CKS> Data part Item Description DATA01 Target HDMI1 ETHRENET or HDBaseT HDMI2 USB-A DisplayPort USB-B DATA02 Execution result Ended successfully. Ended with an error. When the command fails A3h C9h <ID1>...
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Base model type [078-1. SETTING REQUEST] [305-1. BASE MODEL TYPE REQUEST] Selection signal type [078-3. INPUT STATUS REQUEST] [305-3. BASIC INFORMATION REQUEST] Sub input [097-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE REQUEST] [098-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE SET] Copyright (C) NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. 2014-2015...
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Model name LAN port Wireless LAN unit 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps 115200bps NP-M403X / NP-M363X / NP-M323X / NP-M283X / NP-M403W / NP- M363W / NP-M323W / NP-M333XS / NP-M353WS / NP-M303WS / ○ ○ ○ ○ - ○ ○...
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Model name When connected using a serial cable When connected using via a wired LAN NP-M403X / NP-M363X / NP-M323X / NP-M283X / NP-M403W / NP- M363W / NP-M323W / NP-M333XS / NP-M353WS / NP-M303WS / NORMAL, NETWORK STANDBY NETWORK STANDBY...
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