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Christie LX37/40/45/50 Serial Communication

Section 1

Christie LX37, LX40, LX45,LX50 & LX55 Serial Communications

NOTE: There is no connect/disconnect command. The built-in keypad, IR remote and

RS-232 control will function simultaneously.

This Section Includes: 1.1 Overview…………………………………………………… ………page 1-1

1.2 Connection………………………………………………………….page 1-1

1.3 Messages: …………………….…………………………………...page 1-3

Control Commands………………………………..…page 1-3

Status Commands………………………………...page 1-11

1.1 Overview Christie LX37/40/45/50/55 serial communication allows the control of projectors

by an external controller, such as an AMX or Creston controller. Once connected to the RS-232 port of the projector, controllers can access projector controls and setups, issue commands and receive replies.

1.2 Connection To use Christie LX37/40/45/50/55 serial communications you must first connect

the projector to a PC or controller. Using an RS232 cable (serial port cable provided is a null modem cable), connect the projector to the computer. Refer to Table 1 for Port Characteristics. Refer to Table 2 for projector wiring hook-up.

VIVID Lx37 and Lx45

Protocol: RS232C Baud Rate: 19200 bps Data Bits: 8 bits Stop Bit: 1 bit Parity : None Flow Cntrl: None

Table 1: Port Characteristics

NOTE: 1) To avoid damage, connect only properly wired RS-232 serial communication cables to the projector Serial Port. 2) Communication cables longer than 50 feet should be of high quality and low capacitance, well shielded and grounded.

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CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR Terminal: 8-Pin Mini DIN Connect control port on your computer (PS/2, Serial (DB9) or ADB port) to this connector with the Control Cable (supplied).

Below are the wiring diagrams for the adapters that are used to connect to the Control Port on the projector.

Table 2: Projector Wiring Hook-Up

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1.3 Messages The Christie LX37/40/45/50/55 has two types of commands: Control Command

and Status Request Commands. Each command must be succeeded with a "CR" code, which is the equivalent to a carriage return. In hexadecimal the "CR" code is 0D.

The following delays are recommended: 10ms delay between characters. 100ms delay between commands. 300, 3000 or 5000ms delay between commands for the following: Check Table 3

Control Commands Control commands are used to set or modify various projector characteristics or to emulate key presses from the built in keypad/IR remote control. Note: Unless Display is set to OFF in the Setting Menu, most commands will cause an OSD to appear. Control commands follow the protocol:

Cxx(CR) Where XX is the command code (see Table 3 for a complete list of command codes) and (CR) is 0D.

Note:

Commands are listed in ASCII, but all communications (commands and replies) are hexadecimal. Ensure you are sending hexadecimal. Commands are case sensitive. Make sure to always send letters in upper case.

Example: As listed, Power On = C 0 0 (CR) You should send: 43h 30h 30h 0Dh When a control command is sent to the projector, a response is sent back to the controller to notify it about how the command was treated. There are two possible responses to a control command:

06 (CR) -- Command accepted and executed ? (CR) -- Command not recognized

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Table 3: Command Codes Command

Code Function Notes

00 POWER ON 5000ms between commands

01 (quick) POWER OFF 3000ms between commands

02 POWER OFF • 1st time 100ms between commands • 2nd time 3000ms between commands

05 INPUT 1 5000ms between commands



09 VOLUME + Increments the Volume setting by one.

0A VOLUME - Decrements the Volume setting by one.

0B AUDIO MUTE ON Disables projector audio

0C AUDIO MUTE OFF Enables projector audio

0D NO SHOW ON Video Mute ON

0E NO SHOW OFF Video Mute OFF

0F AV NORMAL SIZE • Sets AV source to be displayed in 4:3 aspect ratio. • 300ms between commands

10 AV WIDE SIZE • Sets AV source to be displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio. • 300ms between commands

1C MENU ON Brings main menu up on screen

1D MENU OFF Clears main menu from screen

1E CLEAR SCREEN Clears OSD regardless of location in software.

20 BRIGHTNESS + Increments the Brightness setting by one.

21 BRIGHTNESS – Decrements the Brightness setting by one.

23 INPUT 2 VIDEO 5000ms between commands

24 INPUT 2 Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr 5000ms between commands

25 INPUT 2RGB 5000ms between commands

27 IMAGE Change IMAGE setting status

28 ON START ENABLE Enable – Power up projector immediately when plugged in.

29 ON START DISABLE Disable – Don’t power up projector immediately when plugged in.

2A POWER MANAGAEMENT Enable

2B POWER MANAGAEMENT Disable

30 DIGITAL ZOOM + First issuing of command accesses the Digital Zoom function. Each additional issuing increments Digital Zoom by one.

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31 DIGITAL ZOOM - First issuing of command accesses the Digital Zoom function. Each additional issuing decrements Digital Zoom by one.

33 INPUT 3 VIDEO 5000ms between commands

34 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO 5000ms between commands

35 INPUT 3 Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr 5000ms between commands

3A RIGHT ARROW KEY

3B LEFT ARROW KEY

3C UP ARROW KEY

3D DOWN ARROW KEY

3E RIGHT MOUSE CLICK Works as a mouse right click.

3F SELECT KEY

43 FREEZE ON

44 FREEZE OFF

46 ZOOM LENS DOWN KEY Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

47 ZOOM LENS UP KEY Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

4A FOCUS DOWN KEY Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

4B FOCUS UP KEY Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

4E COLOR MANAGEMENT Sets Color Management to ON

50 INPUT 1 RGB 5000ms between commands – (select Analog RGB)

51 INPUT 1 SCART 5000ms between commands – (select SCART I/P)

52 INPUT 1 DVI 5000ms between commands – (PC Digital)

53 INPUT 1 DVI 5000ms between commands – (AV HCDP)

54 INPUT 1 OUT 5000ms between commands – Select Input 1 to Monitor out

5D LENS SHIFT UP Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

5E LENS SHIFT DOWN Each issue of the command performs a slight adjustment. Many issuings of the command are required for a visible change.

89 AUTO P.C. ADJUST

8A PRESENTATION TIMER First issuing of the command starts the Presentation Timer. Second issuing of the command stops the Presentation Timer. Third issuing of the command clears/resets the Presentation Timer.

8E KEYSTONE + First issuing of command accesses the Electronic Keystone function.Each additional issuing increments Electronic Keystone by one. Additional issuings must occur within 3 seconds of one another.

8F KEYSTONE - First issuing of command accesses the Electronic Keystone function.Each additional issuing increments Electronic Keystone by one. Additional issuings must occur within 3 seconds of one another.

90 KEYSTONE RIGHT First issuing of command accesses the Electronic Keystone function.Each additional issuing increments Electronic Keystone by one.

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Additional issuings must occur within 3 seconds of one another.

91 KEYSTONE LEFT First issuing of command accesses the Electronic Keystone function.Each additional issuing increments Electronic Keystone by one. Additional issuings must occur within 3 seconds of one another.

Extended Control Commands Control commands are used to set or modify various projector characteristics or to emulate key presses from the built in keypad/IR remote control. Note: Unless Display is set to OFF in the Setting Menu, most commands will cause an OSD to appear. Control commands follow the protocol:

CF_ xx_## (CR)

Where _ is a space, XX is the command code and ## is the parameter (see Table 3a for a complete list

of extended control codes) and (CR) is 0D. When a control command is sent to the projector, a response is sent back to the controller to notify it about how the command was treated. There are two possible responses to a control command:

Table 3a: Extended Control Codes Image Series Command Table Command

Code Function TimingMsec Parameters

BRIGHT Control Brightness 000 – 063, UP / DN

CONT Control Contrast 000 – 063, UP / DN

COLOR Control Color 000 – 063, UP / DN

TINT Control Tint 000 – 063, UP / DN

SHARP Control Sharpness 000 – 031, UP / DN

GAMMA Control Gamma 000 – 015, UP / DN

WBAL-R Control White Balance Red 000 – 063, UP / DN

WBAL-G Control White Balance Green 000 – 063, UP / DN

06 (CR) -- Command accepted and executed ? (CR) -- Command not recognized

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WBAL-B Control White Balance Blue 000 – 063, UP / DN

COLTEMP Select Color Temperature 000 – 003

NZRED Select Noise Reduction ON, OFF

PROGV Select Progressive Video L1 – Select Progressive Mode L1 L2 – Select Progressive Mode L2 OFF – Cancel Progressive COMPUTER INPUT STAND - Standard REAL - Real CUSTOM1 - Image1 CUSTOM2 - Image2 CUSTOM3 - Image3 CUSTOM4 - Image4 IMAGE Select image mode 2000 VIDEO INPUT STAND - Standard CINEMA - Cinema CUSTOM1 - Image1 CUSTOM2 - Image2 CUSTOM3 - Image3 CUSTOM4 - Image4

IMAGEADJ Reset an image adj. Save an image adj. 1500

RST – Reset image adjustments STR1 - Save as Image 1 STR2 - Save as Image 2 STR3 - Save as Image 3 STR4 - Save as Image 4

APCTRL Set Digital Keystone L1 – Digital keystone with Level 1 L2 – Digital keystone with Level 2 OFF – Digital keystone off

COLMNSAV Store Color Management Settings 000 – 009 Store current color management settings to the specified location

COLMNLD Call Color Management Settings 000 – 009 Call color management settings from specified location

PC Control Series Command Table Command


FSYNC Change Fine Sync 600 0000 – 0031 UP / DN To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

TDOTS Change Total Dots 600 nnnn – 9999 UP / DN nnnn – minimum value To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

CLAMP Change Clamp Value 600 0000 – 0127 UP / DN To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

H-POS Change Horizontal Position 600 0000 – nnnn UP / DN nnnn – maximum value To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

V-POS Change Vertical Position 600 0000 – nnnn UP / DN nnnn – maximum value To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

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DDOTS Change Display Dots 600 0100 – nnnn UP / DN nnnn – maximum value

To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

DLINE Change Display Line 600 0100 – nnnn UP / DN nnnn – maximum value

To execute the change you need to issue the following command CF_SETPCADJ

SETPCADJ Start PC Adjust 600 EXT6 – EXT60 Also required to execute commands in this table

ORGMODE Select Original Mode 600 “XGA1”, “HDTV1080”, …. Etc. after the

CF_SETPCADJ has been done this command selects original signal

PCSTORE Store PC Adjust status 600

MODE1 – Store current PC Adjust to Mode 1 MODE2 – Store current PC Adjust to Mode 2 MODE3 – Store current PC Adjust to Mode 3 MODE4 – Store current PC Adjust to Mode 4 MODE5 – Store current PC Adjust to Mode 5

Input Control Series Command Table Command


INPUT Select input 5000

1 – Select Input 1 2 – Select Input 2 3 – Select Input 3 4 – Select Input 4 (Network Viewer)

Input1

DIGITAL – Select DVI input ANALOG – Select Analog input SCART – Scart input HDCP – DVI HDCP input OUT – Monitor Out

Input2 VIDEO – Select Composite Video YPRPB – Select YPrPb ANALOG - Select RGB

Input3 VIDEO – Select Composite Video S-VIDEO – Select S-Video YPRPB – Select YPrPb

SOURCE Select Source

Input4 Not a source select (network only)

INPUT1 Select both input 1 and the signal 5000

DIGITAL – Select DVI input ANALOG – Select Analog input SCART – Scart input HDCP – DVI HDCP input OUT – Monitor Out

INPUT2 Select both input 2 and the signal 5000 VIDEO – Select Composite Video YPRPB – Select YPrPb ANALOG - Select RGB

INPUT3 Select both input 3 and the signal 5000

VIDEO – Select Composite Video S-VIDEO – Select S-Video YPRPB – Select YPrPb

INPUT4 Select Network Viewer 5000 NETWORK – Select DVI input for a computer

SYSTEM PC series system select 1000

MODE1 – Select Mode 1 MODE2 – Select Mode 2 MODE3 – Select Mode 3 MODE4 – Select Mode 4 MODE5 – Select Mode 5

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Video series system select

AUTO – Select system Auto NTSC – Select NTSC NTSC443 – Select NTSC443 PAL – Select PAL SECAM – Select SECAM PAL-M – Select PAL-M PAL-N – Select PAL-N 1080I – Select 1080i 1035I – Select 1035i 720P – Select 720p 575P – Select 575p 480P – Select 480p 575I – Select 575i 480I – Select 480i

Screen Series Command Table Command


Select screen size computer

WIDE - Select 16:9 aspect ratio TRUE - Select True Size DZOOM UP - Zoom out with digital zoom DZOOM DN - Zoom in with digital zoom SCREEN

Select screen size video

1000

NORMAL - Select 4:3 aspect ratio WIDE - Select 16:9 aspect ratio

FLSCREN Select full screen ON - Turn full screen on OFF – Turn full screen off

TRUE Select true screen size 800 ON - Turn true screen on OFF – Turn true screen off

DZCENT Cancel digital zoom 500 CENT

KEYSTONE Control Keystone

“F” stands for large range

UP - make image length at top edge shorter FUP - make image length at top edge shorter DN - make image length at bottom edge shorter FDN - make image length at bottom edge shorter LEFT - make image length at left edge shorter FLEFT - make image length at left edge shorter RIGHT - make image length at right edge shorter FRGT - make image length at right edge shorter RST - Keystone off

KYSTNMODE Select keystone store mode STR – Set keystone store mode to store RST – Set keystone store mode to reset

ANAMORPHIC Set Anamorphic ON - Set Anamorphic to ON OFF – Set Anamorphic to OFF

VSCALE Set Vertical Scale -32 – 032

VPOS Set Vertical Position -64 – 064

HSCALE Set Horizontal Scale -32 – 032

HPOS Set Horizontal Position -64 – 064

Lamp Series Command Table Command


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LAMPH Reset total lamp running time RST

LAMPMODE Select Lamp Mode for Regular Operation or Whisper Mode FUL, ECO

Sound Series Command Table Command


VOLUME Control Volume 000 – 063, UP / DN

MUTE Set sound mute ON - Set sound Mute to ON OFF – Set sound Mute to OFF

BLTINSP Set built-in speaker ON - Set built-in speaker to ON OFF – Set built-in speaker to OFF

Setting Series Command Table Command


BBACK Select blue background 500 ON, OFF

DISP Select Display ON, OFF

LOGO Select Logo ON, OFF

CEIL Select Ceiling ON, OFF

REAR Select Rear ON, OFF

RCODE Select Remote Control Code

001 – Code1 002 – Code2 003 – Code3 004 – Code4 005 – Code5 006 – Code6 007 – Code7 008 – Code8

LANG Select Languages

ENG - English DEU - German FRA - French ESP - Spanish ITA - Italian POR - Portuguese NED - Dutch SVE - Swedish JPN - Japanese CHI - Chinese KOR -Korean RUS - Russian

ON-STA Select power on when plugged in ON, OFF

P-MANE Select power management setting OFF – Set power management to off READY – Set power management to ready SHUTDOWN – Set power management to shutdown

P-MANETIME Select power management time 01 – 30 1 minute to 30 minutes UP – set minute up by 1 DN – set minute down by 1

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FANSPEED Select Fan Speed Control MAX - Maximum NOR - Normal

FDEFAULT Set Factory Default RST

Status Request Commands Status request commands are used to poll the projector for the setting or mode of various projector characteristics. Status request commands follow the protocol:

CRx(CR) Where X is the status item code (See Table 4 for a complete list of status item codes and descriptions)

and (CR) is 0D.

Table 4: Function Codes Command

Code Function Notes

0 Status Read See Table 4.0

1 Input Mode Read See Table 4.1

3 Lamp Time Read See Table 4.3

4 Setting Read See Table 4.4

5 Model Lists OEM’s Manufacturer Model #

6 Temp Read See Table 4.6

Table 4.0

Status Item Code (x)

Contents Response

0 Status Read ss(CR)

ss: Meaning 00 Projector is ON. 04 Lamps are off due to Power Management. 08 Abnormal Temperature results if status 28 doesn’t work 10 Power failure. 20 Projector just shut off and is in 90 second cool down mode. 21 Because of lamp failure, the power is off (cooling down) 24 Processing power save – cooling down 28 Temperature warning and cooling down. 40 Projector just powered up and is currently in 30 sec. countdown 80 Projector is OFF (Standby). 81 Stand By after cooling down because of lamp failure 88 Temperature warning occurred and system has recovered.

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Table 4.1


Contents Response

1 Input Mode Read s(CR)

Table 4.3


Contents Response

3 Lamp Timer Read ssss (CR)

Table 4.4


Contents Response

4 Setting Read s(CR)

Table 4.6


Contents Response

6 Temperature Read _ss.s_ss.s_ss.s_(CR) Note: _: space

s: Meaning 1 Input 1 is currently selected. 2 Input 2 is currently selected. 3 Input 3 is currently selected. 4 Input 4 (Network Viewer) is selected.

ssss: Meaning #### Each four-digit number represents the total hours that a lamp

has been ON.

ss: Meaning 11 Configured for Front Screen•Floor Mount 10 Configured for Rear Screen•Ceiling Mount. 01 Configured for Rear Screen•Floor Mount 00 Configured for Front Screen•Ceiling Mount

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Extended Status Request Commands Extended Status request commands are used to poll the projector for the setting or mode of various projector characteristics. Status request commands follow the protocol:

CR_xx(CR)

Where _ is a space and XX is the status item code (See Table 4a for a complete list of status item codes

and descriptions) and (CR) is 0D. Image Series Status Read Command Table Command

Code Function Parameters

BRIGHT Get Brightness Value nnn

CONT Get Contrast Value nnn

COLOR Get Color Value nnn

TINT Get Tint Value nnn

SHARP Get Sharpness Value nnn

GAMMA Get Gamma Value nnn

WBAL-R Get White Balance Red Value nnn

WBAL-G Get White Balance Green Value nnn

WBAL-B Get White Balance Blue Value nnn

COLTEMP Get Color Temp Value nnn

NZRED Get status of Noise Reduction ON, OFF

PROGV Get status of Progressive Video L1 – Progressive Mode L1 setting L2 – Progressive Mode L2 setting OFF – Progressive Cancellation

IMAGE Get status of image mode

STAND REAL CINEMA CUSTOM1 – CUSTOM4

ss.s: Meaning Numbers First temperature reading is the sensor near the panel. The

second reading is near the lamp. Units are Celsius. This item is used for service purposes. Ex. _31.5__35.2_ means a temperature of 31.5oC and 35.2oC -05.5_-01.2_ means a temperature of –5.5oC and –1.2oC

E00.0 Error reading temperature

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IMGGMD Get status of Image Gamma STD, REL, CNM

APCTRL Get status of Keystone L1 – Digital Keystone in operation with Level 1 L2 – Digital Keystone in operation with Level 2 OFF – Digital Keystone is OFF

Read Status Command Table for PC Command


FSYNC Get fine sync value nnn

TDOTS Get total dots value nnnn

CLAMP Get clamp value nnnn

H-POS Get horizontal position value nnnn

V-POS Get vertical position value nnnn

DDOTS Get display dots value nnnn

DLINE Get display line value nnnn

ORGMODE Get signal mode in PC adjust “XGA1”, “HDTV1080”, …. Etc.

PCSTORE Get Mode Status

FFFFF – All free SFFFF – Only Mode 1 is stored all others free . . . FFFFS – Only Mode 5 is stored all others free SSSSS- All Modes are stored

SETPCADJ Get PC signal for current system

XGA1 HDTV1080 …. Etc. MODE1 ….Etc. EXT6…..Etc.

Read Status Command Table for Video Command


SERSYS Get info on which signal is selected 1080I60, 1080I50 1035I, 720P, 575P, 480P, 575I, 480I, NO SIGNAL

Read Status Command Table for Input Command


INPUT Get status of input 1 - 4

SOURCE Get Status of which Source is selected

DIGITAL, ANALOG, SCART, HDCP, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, YPBPR

SRCINP1 Get status of Source 1 DIGITAL, ANALOG, SCART, HDCP, OUT

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SRCINP2 Get status of Source 2 ANALOG, VIDEO, YPBPR

SRCINP3 Get status of Source 3 VIDEO, S-VIDEO, YPBPR

SRCINP4 Get status of Source 4 NOCARD – No network option NETWORK – Network viewer mode

SYSTEM Get Status of System AUTO, NTSC, NTSC443, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, 1080I, 1035I, 720P, 575P, 480P, 575I, 480I

Status Read Command Table for Screen Command


FLSCREN Get screen size status ON – Full screen is set OFF – Full screen is not set

SCREEN Get status of Screen size NORMAL, WIDE

KYSTNMODE Get Keystone Store Mode status STR – Store Mode is Store RST – Store Mode is Reset

ANAMORPHIC Get Anamorphic setting status ON – Anamorphic is ON OFF – Anamorphic is OFF

VSCALE Get Vscale setting status nnn

VPOS Get Vposition setting status nnn

HSCALE Get Hscale setting status nnn

HPOS Get Hposition setting status nnn

Status Read Command Table for Lamp Command


LAMPREPL Get information of when lamp should be replaced

1Y – over lamp replacement time 1N – haven’t reached lamp replacement time

LAMPMODE Get status of Lamp Mode NORMAL, ECO, AUTO

PROJH Get status of projector hours nnnnnnn

Sound Series Status Read Command Table Command


VOLUME Get Volume Value nnn

MUTE Get status of Mute ON, OFF

BLTINSP Get status of Built-in Speaker ON, OFF

Status Read Command Table for Settings Command


BBACK Get status of blue background ON, OFF

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DISP Get status of Display ON, OFF

LOGO Get status of Logo ON, OFF

RCODE Get status of Remote Code

001 – Code1 is selected . . 008 – Code8 is selected

LANG Get status on which language is selected

ENG - English DEU - German FRA - French ESP - Spanish ITA - Italian POR - Portuguese NED - Dutch SVE - Swedish JPN - Japanese CHI - Chinese KOR -Korean RUS - Russian

ON-STA Get status of Select ON Start ON, OFF

P-MANE Get status of power management setting

OFF – Cancel Power Management READY – Power Management Ready SHUTDOWN – Power Management is set to shut down

P-MANETIME Get time to Start Power Management nnn

FANSPEED Get status of Fan Speed Control MAX NOR

KEYDIS Get RC/KEY status N/A – Both RC and KEY are available RC – RC is locked KEY – KEY is locked

Get Other Status Read Command Table Command


SIGNAL Get status of Signal ON – There is a signal OFF – There is no signal

VMUTE Get status of Video Mute ON, OFF

FREEZE Get status of Freeze setting ON, OFF

PTIMER Get status of Timer ON – Presentation timer is active STOP – Presentation timer is paused OFF – Presentation timer is inactive

TEMPWARN Get status of temp when projector is close to failing

“n_n_n” example “S_W_S” W – Exceeded critical temperature S – safe temperature zone N – Not related to temperature sensor

TEMPFAIL Get status of temp when projector fails

“_##.#n example “-05.5F” F – Exceeded Critical Temperature by ##.#F S – Sensor temperature is safe – 00.0S N – Not related to the temperature

Error Code Table Error Code Content

? Receives data that cannot be decoded.

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000 Normal reception (no error).

101 Function is not available in the selected mode.

102 Selected value is out of range.

103 Command mismatch for option not available in this hardware configuration.

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