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... Commands 20 6. Power control procedure 36 7.1 Power status read the measurement value of the built-in temperature sensors 23 6.3. EXTERNAL CONTROL NEC LCD Monitor Rev.3.8 INDEX I. Connectors and wiring 4 2.1 RS-232C Remote control 4 2.2 LAN control 4 III. Communication Parameter 5 3.1 RS-232C... 9 4.3 Check code 11 4.4 Delimiter 12 5. Typical procedure example 20 6.1. Message type 13 5.1 Get current Parameter from a monitor 13 5.2 "Get parameter" reply 14 5.3 Set parameter 15 5.4 "Set parameter" reply 16 5.5 Commands 17 5.5.1 Save Current ...
... Commands 20 6. Power control procedure 36 7.1 Power status read the measurement value of the built-in temperature sensors 23 6.3. EXTERNAL CONTROL NEC LCD Monitor Rev.3.8 INDEX I. Connectors and wiring 4 2.1 RS-232C Remote control 4 2.2 LAN control 4 III. Communication Parameter 5 3.1 RS-232C... 9 4.3 Check code 11 4.4 Delimiter 12 5. Typical procedure example 20 6.1. Message type 13 5.1 Get current Parameter from a monitor 13 5.2 "Get parameter" reply 14 5.3 Set parameter 15 5.4 "Set parameter" reply 16 5.5 Commands 17 5.5.1 Save Current ...
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Application This document defines the communications method for control of the NEC LCD monitor, MultiSync P402 /P462 /P552 /P702 /V422 /V462 /V551 /V651 /V322 /V652 /V552 /X461S /X551S /X401S /X463UN /X551UN /V463 /V423 /X462S /X552S /X462UNV /V801 when using an external controller. (3/72) I.
Application This document defines the communications method for control of the NEC LCD monitor, MultiSync P402 /P462 /P552 /P702 /V422 /V462 /V551 /V651 /V322 /V652 /V552 /X461S /X551S /X401S /X463UN /X551UN /V463 /V423 /X462S /X552S /X462UNV /V801 when using an external controller. (3/72) I.
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Connectors and wiring 2.1 RS-232C Remote control Connector: 9-pin D-Sub Cable: Cross (reversed) cable or null modem cable (Please refer "Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C Remote control" on User's manual.) 2.2 LAN control Connector: RJ-45 10/100 BASE-T Cable: Category 5 or higher LAN cable (Please refer "Controlling the LCD monitor via LAN control" on User's manual.) (4/72) II. Preparation 2.
Connectors and wiring 2.1 RS-232C Remote control Connector: 9-pin D-Sub Cable: Cross (reversed) cable or null modem cable (Please refer "Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C Remote control" on User's manual.) 2.2 LAN control Connector: RJ-45 10/100 BASE-T Cable: Category 5 or higher LAN cable (Please refer "Controlling the LCD monitor via LAN control" on User's manual.) (4/72) II. Preparation 2.
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And the controller (PC) has to re-connect to change, Please refer "Network settings" on User's manual. 7142 (Fixed) (Note) The monitor will disconnect the connection if no packet data is sent. Communication Parameter 3.1 RS-232C Remote control (1) Communication system (2) Interface (3) Baud rate (4) Data ... (CSMA/CD) Transport layer (TCP) * Using the payload of TCP segment. (Default) 192.168.0.10 * If you need to control the monitor again, after 15 minutes or more. 3.3 Communication timing The controller should wait for a packet interval before next command is received for the LCD...
And the controller (PC) has to re-connect to change, Please refer "Network settings" on User's manual. 7142 (Fixed) (Note) The monitor will disconnect the connection if no packet data is sent. Communication Parameter 3.1 RS-232C Remote control (1) Communication system (2) Interface (3) Baud rate (4) Data ... (CSMA/CD) Transport layer (TCP) * Using the payload of TCP segment. (Default) 192.168.0.10 * If you need to control the monitor again, after 15 minutes or more. 3.3 Communication timing The controller should wait for a packet interval before next command is received for the LCD...
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... Check Code Delimiter The command packet consists of the requested item. Recommended sequence of a typical procedure to control a monitor is as follows, [A controller and a monitor, two-way communication composition figure] For the general command (see the part 7 to change. The controller sends commands... to store the adjusted value to get a value for above fixed protocol; 4. Operation Code (OP code) Table") Controller Monitor Get Parameter Header Message Check Code Delimiter Get Parameter Reply Header Message Check Code Delimiter Set Parameter Header Message Check Code Delimiter Set...
... Check Code Delimiter The command packet consists of the requested item. Recommended sequence of a typical procedure to control a monitor is as follows, [A controller and a monitor, two-way communication composition figure] For the general command (see the part 7 to change. The controller sends commands... to store the adjusted value to get a value for above fixed protocol; 4. Operation Code (OP code) Table") Controller Monitor Get Parameter Header Message Check Code Delimiter Get Parameter Reply Header Message Check Code Delimiter Set Parameter Header Message Check Code Delimiter Set...
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... 46h('F') 47h('G') 48h('H') 49h('I') 4Ah('J') 4Bh('K') 4Ch('L') 4Dh('M') 4Eh('N') 4Fh('O') 50h('P') 51h('Q') 52h('R') 53h('S') 54h('T') 55h('U') 56h('V') 57h('W') 58h('X') 59h('Y') 2Ah('*') Monitor ID 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49...5Dh 5Eh 5Fh 60h 61h 62h 63h 64h 65h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Dh 6Eh 6Fh 70h 71h 72h Monitor ID 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 ...76h 77h 78h 79h 7Ah 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 7Fh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh Monitor ID 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96...
... 46h('F') 47h('G') 48h('H') 49h('I') 4Ah('J') 4Bh('K') 4Ch('L') 4Dh('M') 4Eh('N') 4Fh('O') 50h('P') 51h('Q') 52h('R') 53h('S') 54h('T') 55h('U') 56h('V') 57h('W') 58h('X') 59h('Y') 2Ah('*') Monitor ID 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49...5Dh 5Eh 5Fh 60h 61h 62h 63h 64h 65h 66h 67h 68h 69h 6Ah 6Bh 6Ch 6Dh 6Eh 6Fh 70h 71h 72h Monitor ID 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 ...76h 77h 78h 79h 7Ah 7Bh 7Ch 7Dh 7Eh 7Fh 80h 81h 82h 83h 84h 85h 86h 87h 88h 89h 8Ah 8Bh Monitor ID 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96...
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...ASCII 'C' (43h): Get current parameter from STX to control all of the message (that follows the header) from a monitor. ASCII 'B' (42h): Command reply. On the reply, the monitor sets the own MONITOR ID in here. 5thbyte) Message Type: (Case sensitive.) Refer to ASCII characters '3' and 'A' (33h and 41h)....ASCII characters. ASCII 'F' (46h): "Set parameter" reply. 6th -7th bytes) Message Length: Specify the length of the monitors which are connected by a daisy chain, specify a destination address ' '(2Ah). 4thbyte) Source: Source equipment ID. (Sender) Specify a sender address. 'A'(...
...ASCII 'C' (43h): Get current parameter from STX to control all of the message (that follows the header) from a monitor. ASCII 'B' (42h): Command reply. On the reply, the monitor sets the own MONITOR ID in here. 5thbyte) Message Type: (Case sensitive.) Refer to ASCII characters '3' and 'A' (33h and 41h)....ASCII characters. ASCII 'F' (46h): "Set parameter" reply. 6th -7th bytes) Message Length: Specify the length of the monitors which are connected by a daisy chain, specify a destination address ' '(2Ah). 4thbyte) Source: Source equipment ID. (Sender) Specify a sender address. 'A'(...
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...Lo Hi Lo MSB LSB MSB LSB Refer to section 5.2 "Get parameter reply" for more details. 2 Get Parameter reply The monitor will reply with this message for a confirmation of the "Get current parameter" is used for some non-slider controls and some special operations...Lo Hi Lo Refer to section 5.1 "Get current parameter from a monitor." for more details. 4 Set Parameter reply The monitor replies with the status of the monitor. Operation code table". "Message format" of the monitor. Message format of the "Set parameter reply" is as follows, OP code...
...Lo Hi Lo MSB LSB MSB LSB Refer to section 5.2 "Get parameter reply" for more details. 2 Get Parameter reply The monitor will reply with this message for a confirmation of the "Get current parameter" is used for some non-slider controls and some special operations...Lo Hi Lo Refer to section 5.1 "Get current parameter from a monitor." for more details. 4 Set Parameter reply The monitor replies with the status of the monitor. Operation code table". "Message format" of the monitor. Message format of the "Set parameter reply" is as follows, OP code...
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"Command reply message" format depends on each command. section 5.5 "Commands message" for more details. 6 Command reply The monitor replies to a query from the controller. Refer to section 5.5 "Commands message" for more details. (10/72)
"Command reply message" format depends on each command. section 5.5 "Commands message" for more details. 6 Command reply The monitor replies to a query from the controller. Refer to section 5.5 "Commands message" for more details. (10/72)
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...code data must be encoded to ASCII characters. OP code page data must be encoded to ASCII characters. 5. Message type 5.1 Get current Parameter from a monitor. For the status that you want to ASCII characters '3' and 'A' (33h and 41h). Ex.) The byte data 3Ah must be encoded to get the...Hi) = ASCII '3' (33h) OP code (Lo) = ASCII 'A' (41h) Refer to "Appendix A Operation code table" for each item. Refer to get the status of a monitor. STX OP code page OP code ETX Hi Lo Hi Lo 1st 2nd-3rd 4th-5th 6th Send this message when you want to "Appendix...
...code data must be encoded to ASCII characters. OP code page data must be encoded to ASCII characters. 5. Message type 5.1 Get current Parameter from a monitor. For the status that you want to ASCII characters '3' and 'A' (33h and 41h). Ex.) The byte data 3Ah must be encoded to get the...Hi) = ASCII '3' (33h) OP code (Lo) = ASCII 'A' (41h) Refer to "Appendix A Operation code table" for each item. Refer to get the status of a monitor. STX OP code page OP code ETX Hi Lo Hi Lo 1st 2nd-3rd 4th-5th 6th Send this message when you want to "Appendix...
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...Ex.) '0','1','2' and '3' means 0123h (291) 14th -17thbytes) Current Value: (16bits) This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII character '0' and '1' (30h and 31h). 10th-13thbytes) Max. This result code from the... type code 00h: Set parameter 01h: Momentary Like the Auto Setup function which monitor can accept. (16bits) This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII character '0' and '1' (30h and 31h). 4th-5thbytes)...
...Ex.) '0','1','2' and '3' means 0123h (291) 14th -17thbytes) Current Value: (16bits) This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII character '0' and '1' (30h and 31h). 10th-13thbytes) Max. This result code from the... type code 00h: Set parameter 01h: Momentary Like the Auto Setup function which monitor can accept. (16bits) This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. This returned value from the monitor is encoded to ASCII character '0' and '1' (30h and 31h). 4th-5thbytes)...
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... to the Operation code table. 4th-5thbytes) OP code: Operation code This OP code data must be encoded to ASCII characters. The controller requests a monitor to change monitor's adjustment and so on. 5.3 Set parameter STX OP code page OP code Set Value ETX Hi Lo Hi Lo MSB LSB 1st 2nd-3rd...
... to the Operation code table. 4th-5thbytes) OP code: Operation code This OP code data must be encoded to ASCII characters. The controller requests a monitor to change monitor's adjustment and so on. 5.3 Set parameter STX OP code page OP code Set Value ETX Hi Lo Hi Lo MSB LSB 1st 2nd-3rd...
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...Type: Operation type code ASCII '0''0' (30h, 30h): Set parameter ASCII '0''1' (30h, 31h): Momentary Like Auto Setup function, that monitor can accept. (16bits) Reply data from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. value: Maximum value that automatically changes the parameter. 10th-13thbytes) Max. Ex.) '0''1''2''3' means 0123h (...1st 2nd-3rd 4th-5th Hi Lo 6th-7th Hi Lo 8th-9th MSB LSB 10th-13th MSB LSB 14th -17th 18th The Monitor echoes back the parameter and status of the requested operation code. 1stbyte) STX: Start of Message ASCII ETX (03h) (16/...
...Type: Operation type code ASCII '0''0' (30h, 30h): Set parameter ASCII '0''1' (30h, 31h): Momentary Like Auto Setup function, that monitor can accept. (16bits) Reply data from the monitor is encoded to ASCII characters. value: Maximum value that automatically changes the parameter. 10th-13thbytes) Max. Ex.) '0''1''2''3' means 0123h (...1st 2nd-3rd 4th-5th Hi Lo 6th-7th Hi Lo 8th-9th MSB LSB 10th-13th MSB LSB 14th -17th 18th The Monitor echoes back the parameter and status of the requested operation code. 1stbyte) STX: Start of Message ASCII ETX (03h) (16/...
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The controller requests for confirmation as follows; CR (17/72) CR The monitor replies the packet for the monitor to 13. 5.5.1 Save Current Settings. 5.5 Commands "Command message format" depends on each command. Some commands are shown with usage. Command code STX ETX '0' 'C' Send "...
The controller requests for confirmation as follows; CR (17/72) CR The monitor replies the packet for the monitor to 13. 5.5.1 Save Current Settings. 5.5 Commands "Command message format" depends on each command. Some commands are shown with usage. Command code STX ETX '0' 'C' Send "...
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...61656; SS: Timing status byte Bit 7 = 1: Sync Frequency is '1''2''A''9' (31h, 32h, 41h, 39h), it means 47.77kHz. (18/72) CR The monitor replies status as follows; Bit 0 1:Positive Vertical sync polarity. 0:Negative Vertical sync polarity. H Freq: Horizontal Frequency in unit 0.01Hz Ex.) When H... Freq is out of range. ETX LSB V Freq: Vertical Frequency in unit 0.01kHz V Freq. The controller requests the monitor to report the displayed image timing. ASCII: 01h-30h-41h-30h-41h-30h-34h-02h-30h-37h-03h-CHK-0Dh SOH-'0'-'A'-'0'-'A'-'0'-'4'-STX-'0'-'7'-ETX-...
...61656; SS: Timing status byte Bit 7 = 1: Sync Frequency is '1''2''A''9' (31h, 32h, 41h, 39h), it means 47.77kHz. (18/72) CR The monitor replies status as follows; Bit 0 1:Positive Vertical sync polarity. 0:Negative Vertical sync polarity. H Freq: Horizontal Frequency in unit 0.01Hz Ex.) When H... Freq is out of range. ETX LSB V Freq: Vertical Frequency in unit 0.01kHz V Freq. The controller requests the monitor to report the displayed image timing. ASCII: 01h-30h-41h-30h-41h-30h-34h-02h-30h-37h-03h-CHK-0Dh SOH-'0'-'A'-'0'-'A'-'0'-'4'-STX-'0'-'7'-ETX-...
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5.5.3 NULL Message Command code STX ETX 'B' 'E' The NULL message returned from the monitor is used in the following cases; To tell the controller that the monitor does not have any answer to give to the host (not ready or not expected) Following operations need a certain time ...for to execute, so the monitor will return this message when another message is received during execution. Power ON, Power OFF, Auto Setup, Input, PIP Input, Auto Setup...
5.5.3 NULL Message Command code STX ETX 'B' 'E' The NULL message returned from the monitor is used in the following cases; To tell the controller that the monitor does not have any answer to give to the host (not ready or not expected) Following operations need a certain time ...for to execute, so the monitor will return this message when another message is received during execution. Power ON, Power OFF, Auto Setup, Input, PIP Input, Auto Setup...
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...code page 0). Delimiter (20/72) IV. ETX (03h): End of Message '0'-'0' (30h, 30h): Result code. Header SOH-'0'-'0'-Monitor ID-'D'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'0'-'6'-'4'-'0'-'0'-'3'-'2'-ETX Check code BCC Delimiter CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h..."Set parameter" and "Save current settings". 6.1. Typical procedure example The following is set to change the "Backlight" setting. Ex.) If Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'C' (43h): Message type is "Get parameter command". '0'-'6'...
...code page 0). Delimiter (20/72) IV. ETX (03h): End of Message '0'-'0' (30h, 30h): Result code. Header SOH-'0'-'0'-Monitor ID-'D'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'0'-'6'-'4'-'0'-'0'-'3'-'2'-ETX Check code BCC Delimiter CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h..."Set parameter" and "Save current settings". 6.1. Typical procedure example The following is set to change the "Backlight" setting. Ex.) If Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'C' (43h): Message type is "Get parameter command". '0'-'6'...
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... (31h, 30h): Operation code is 10h (in the page 0). '0'-'0'-'5'-'0' (30h, 30h, 35h, 30h): Set Backlight setting 80(0050h). Monitor ID -'F'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'6'-'4'-'0'-'0'-'5'-'0'-ETX Check code Delimiter BCC CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h): Message...(45h): Message Type is "Set parameter command". '0'-'A' (30h, 41h): Message length is 10 bytes. The controller request the monitor to the section 4.5 "Check code" for confirmation. Message STX (02h): Start of which you need to store the Backlight ...
... (31h, 30h): Operation code is 10h (in the page 0). '0'-'0'-'5'-'0' (30h, 30h, 35h, 30h): Set Backlight setting 80(0050h). Monitor ID -'F'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'6'-'4'-'0'-'0'-'5'-'0'-ETX Check code Delimiter BCC CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h): Message...(45h): Message Type is "Set parameter command". '0'-'A' (30h, 41h): Message length is 10 bytes. The controller request the monitor to the section 4.5 "Check code" for confirmation. Message STX (02h): Start of which you need to store the Backlight ...
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Ex.) If Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'A' (41h): Message type is "Command". '0'-'4' (30h, 34h): Message length is 0Ch as "Save current settings". Delimiter ... STX (02h): Start of packet (22/72) ETX (03h): End of Message Check code BCC: Block Check Code Refer to store the setting. Header SOH-'0'-Monitor ID-'0'-'A'-'0'-'4' Message STX-'0-'C'-ETX Check code Delimiter BCC CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved...
Ex.) If Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'A' (41h): Message type is "Command". '0'-'4' (30h, 34h): Message length is 0Ch as "Save current settings". Delimiter ... STX (02h): Start of packet (22/72) ETX (03h): End of Message Check code BCC: Block Check Code Refer to store the setting. Header SOH-'0'-Monitor ID-'0'-'A'-'0'-'4' Message STX-'0-'C'-ETX Check code Delimiter BCC CR Header SOH (01h): Start Of Header '0' (30h): Reserved...
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...the controller. Select a temperature sensor which you want to the section 4.5 "Check code" for a BCC calculation. Header SOH-'0'-'0'-Monitor ID-'F'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'2'-'7'-'8'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'3'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-ETX Check code BCC Header SOH (01h): Start of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h): ...Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'E' (45h): Message Type is "Set parameter command". '0'-'A' (30h, 41h): Message length is 78h (in the page 2). MultiSync P402 /P462 /P552 /P702 /V422 /V462 /V551 /V651 /V322 /V652 /V552...
...the controller. Select a temperature sensor which you want to the section 4.5 "Check code" for a BCC calculation. Header SOH-'0'-'0'-Monitor ID-'F'-'1'-'2' Message STX-'0'-'0'-'0'-'2'-'7'-'8'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'0' -'0'-'3'-'0'-'0'-'0'-'1'-ETX Check code BCC Header SOH (01h): Start of Header '0' (30h): Reserved '0' (30h): ...Monitor ID is '1', specify 'A'. '0' (30h): Message sender is the controller. 'E' (45h): Message Type is "Set parameter command". '0'-'A' (30h, 41h): Message length is 78h (in the page 2). MultiSync P402 /P462 /P552 /P702 /V422 /V462 /V551 /V651 /V322 /V652 /V552...