Digital Projection INSIGHT 4K Quad Series User manual

Rev A June 2016
117-930A
INSIGHT 4K Quad Series
INSIGHT 4K Dual LED Series
PROTOCOL GUIDE
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About This Document
Please follow the instructions in this guide carefully to ensure safe and long-lasting use of the projector.
Keep this guide handy for future reference.
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Which Products Are Covered In This Document?
This document describes the control protocols that can be used with the following projectors:
Product Badge
• INSIGHT 4K Quad
• INSIGHT 4K Dual LED
Most commands apply to both INSIGHT projectors; however, exceptions do exist.
For clarity, each table in the Command Guide begins with the list of applicable models. To see if a particular command applies to a specic
projector, check the product badges at the beginning of the corresponding table.
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Digital Projection
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CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 1
Network setup .............................................................................................................1
Connecting to the projector via a network......................................................................... 1
Connecting to the projector directly with a PC .................................................................. 1
Serial Port setup..........................................................................................................1
Protocol commands....................................................................................................2
Examples .......................................................................................................................... 2
Responses ........................................................................................................................ 2
Power ................................................................................................................... 3
Inputs ................................................................................................................... 4
Test Patterns..................................................................................................... 5
Lens ...................................................................................................................... 6
Image ................................................................................................................... 7
Color ..................................................................................................................... 8
3D ........................................................................................................................ 10
Lamps ................................................................................................................ 11
Setup .................................................................................................................. 13
Information....................................................................................................... 14

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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
The projector can be controlled by using an external control system or a PC via an
RS232 or LAN interface, using a terminal-emulation program.
Network setup
The projector must have its IP address assigned by a DHCP server before it can be
controlled via protocol commands. The control PC should also have its IP address
assigned by the same DHCP server. This will guarantee that the control PC and the
projector are both on the same network subnet and can communicate with each other.
Connecting to the projector via a network
Most home and workplace networks have a DHCP server built into the network router. If
this is the case, connect the projector and the control PC to the network and log into the
router’s DHCP client list to nd the IP address assigned to the projector. Alternatively,
launch the DP Projector Controller software and use it to display the projector’s IP
address as shown in Fig. 1.
Connecting to the projector directly with a PC
Connect the projector to the control PC with a network cable. In this conguration the
control PC must run a local copy of a DHCP server application. There are numerous
programs available. Refer to the documentation that comes with the DHCP server
software for details on how to set it up. Once congured, look in the DHCP server’s
client list to nd the IP address which has been assigned to the projector.
Serial Port setup
• Baud rate 38,400 bps
• Data length 8 bits
• Stop bits one
• Parity none
• Flow control none
Notes
For details on connecting the
projector to an RS232 or LAN
network, or changing network
settings, see the user manual.
Only one control path at a time
should be used for protocol control.
Attempts to send commands to both
serial and network ports at the same
time may result in unpredictable
behavior.
Fig. 1

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INTRODUCTION
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Protocol commands
Commands are used to simulate menu operations and determine the settings of the projector, and use the following format:
• All commands consist of ASCII text strings starting with an asteriskand ending with an ASCII Carriage Return character
(code 13):
*command operator <value>
• The <command> string determines which setting the command will affect.
• Spaces are required before the operator and before the value.
• The <operator> string can take one of the following formats:
Command type <operator> Description
Set = <value> Makes the setting take the <value>.
Get ?Asks what the current value is.
The value is returned as an ASCII text string.
Execute Performs an action. No operator is entered for this type of command.
Examples
*orientation = 3
sets the orientation to Rear Ceiling (for a celing mounted projector positioned behind the screen)
*orientation ?
asks what the current orientation is
*zoom.in
commands the projector to zoom in
*orientation=3
is an invalid instruction because of the missing spaces before the operator and the value
Responses
If the command has been successful, the projector response begins with ACK or ack (“acknowledged”). For example, if the command is
*orientation = 1
, the projector will return ACK orientation = 1
or ack orientation = 1
, depending on the
model. In either case the projector will then will change the orientation accordingly.
If the command has not been acknowledged, due to a syntax error or another problem, the projector response will be NAK or nack, followed
by a brief description of the problem.
Notes
To set the default value of a
command, simply enter the
command name and
, without
an operator. For example
*orientation
will set the
orientation to 0 (Desktop Front).
You must wait for the complete
response to a command before
sending another command.

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POWER
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Power
The power and standby.mode commands can assign the values in the table below to both projectors:
<command> <operator> <values>
power = ? on
off
standby
standby.mode = ? normal
super
Notes
off and standby are functionally
equivalent.
In normal standby the projector
will consume more power in standby
mode but will start up more quickly.
In
super standby the projector
will consume less power in standby
mode but will start up more slowly.

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INPUTS
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Inputs
The commands in the table below can be used with both projectors:
<command> <operator> <values>
input = ? 0 = HDMI A
1 = HDMI B
2 = DisplayPort A
3 = DisplayPort B
4 = Option slot 1
5 = Option slot 2
input.next (execute)
input.prev (execute)
input.max ?0 = HDMI A
1 = HDMI B
2 = DisplayPort A
3 = DisplayPort B
4 = Option slot 1
5 = Option slot 2
Notes
input.next selects the next
input in the list as follows:
...HDMI A, HDMI B, DisplayPort
A, DisplayPort B, Option slot 1,
Option slot 2, HDMI A...
Alternatively, enter input.prev
to select the previous input from the
list.
input.max returns the number of
the highest available input.

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TEST PATTERNS
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Test Patterns
The formatter.pattern command can be used with both projectors:
<command> <operator> <value>
formatter.pattern 13 = native white
14 = native black
15 = native green
16 = native red
17 = native blue
21 = off
Notes
The formatter.pattern
command is used to display
formatter test patterns. The patterns
are shown as soon as they are
selected, regardless of which input
the projector may be set to. The off
command must be sent in order to
return to normal picture:
formatter.pattern = 21
.

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LENS
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Lens
The commands in the table below can be used with both projectors:
<command> <operator> <value>
zoom.in (execute)
zoom.out (execute)
focus.near (execute)
focus.far (execute)
lens.center (execute)
lens.up = 0 - 3 (integer, movement speed: 0 = slowest, 3 = fastest)
lens.down = 0 - 3 (integer, movement speed: 0 = slowest, 3 = fastest)
lens.left = 0 - 3 (integer, movement speed: 0 = slowest, 3 = fastest)
lens.right = 0 - 3 (integer, movement speed: 0 = slowest, 3 = fastest)
lens.stop (execute)
nudge.up =0 - 3 (integer, nudge time: 0 = shortest, 3 = longest)
nudge.down =0 - 3 (integer, nudge time: 0 = shortest, 3 = longest)
nudge.left =0 - 3 (integer, nudge time: 0 = shortest, 3 = longest)
nudge.right =0 - 3 (integer, nudge time: 0 = shortest, 3 = longest)
calibrate.zoom (execute)
calibrate.focus (execute)
lensmemory.save = 0 - 9 (integer)
lensmemory.recall = 0 - 9 (integer)
Notes
When lens.up, lens.down,
lens.left or lens.right is
sent, the movement will continue
until either a lens.stop
command is sent or the limit is
reached. Use a nudge command
to produce a brief movement of the
lens in the specied direction.