Mitsubishi WD380U-EST Use and maintenance manual

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DLP Projector
XD550U/XD560U/WD570U/XD360U-EST/WD380U-EST
Controlling the projector using a personal computer
This projector can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with RS-232C terminal.
PC-controllable functions:
•Turning the power ON or OFF
•Changing input signals
•Inputting commands by pressing the buttons on the control panel and remote control
•Menu setting
Connection
MODEL
Important:
•Connect the computer with the projector on a one-to-one basis.
•Make sure that your computer and projector are turned off before connection.
•Boot up the computer first, and then plug the power cord of the projector.
(If you do not follow this instruction, the Com port may not function.)
•Adapters may be necessary depending on the PC connected to this projector. Contact your dealer for details.
1.2 Communications format
This projector uses RXD, TXD and GND lines for RS-232C control.
PROTOCOL RS-232C
BAUD RATE 9600 [bps]
DATA LENGTH 8 [bits]
PARITY BIT NONE
STOP BIT 1 [bit]
FLOW CONTROL NONE
RS-232C
terminal
D-SUB 9-pin D-SUB 9-pin
RS-232C cable SERIAL
TM
1. Interface
1.1 Pin assignment of SERIAL terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)
Pin Description Pin Description
1
NC 2 RXD
4
NC
6
NC
8
CTS
3
TXD
5
GND
7
RTS
9
NC
12
3 4 5
6 7 8 9
(This illustration is XD550U/XD560U/WD570U.)
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN-3R
VIDEO MONITOR OUT IN-2
USB-B USB-A
IN-1
COMPUTER / COMPONENT VIDEO
SERIAL
S-VIDEO
AUDIO IN-3L
AUDIO
IN-2
AUDIO
IN-1

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2. Control command configuration
The command consists of the address code, function code, data code, ACK/NAK, and end code. The length of the com-
mand varies among the functions.
[Address code] Fixed to 00. (‘30h’ ‘30h’ in the ASCII code)
[Function code] Code unique to each control operation.
[Data code] Data (value) unique to each control operation (Not always indicated.)
[ACK/NAK] Code indicating the NAK return as described below
Fixed to :N (‘3Ah’ ‘3Eh’ in the ASCII code. Not added to ACK.)
[End code] Fixed to .(‘0Dh’ in the ASCII code)
3. Control sequence
• NAK return
In the following cases, the projector returns the command with “:N” added.
(1) Though the command sent from the computer is received by the projector successfully, it cannot be executed
because the projector is in the operation prohibition state.
(2) The data length of the sent command is incorrect or the command is invalid.
• When a command is sent out during the following operations, it may not be executed.
(1) During signal switching
(2) In the process of the auto position
(3) After the power is turned on.
The projector receives no commands for about 20 seconds (or for 2 minutes at the longest if the lamp does not
light up promptly as the life is expiring). In this case, the projector returns the received command with NAK
added.
• The return command is sent out within 1 second at the latest.
• When sending commands successively, wait to receive the return command of the current command before sending
a next command.
• The projector may not receive a command when the splash screen is being displayed immediately after turning on
the power. Use command “00r10” to cancel the splash screen.
• While using the LAN terminals, the LAN functions take precedence.
• For the LAN terminals, the same commands as those for connecting with the TCP/IP (port number 63007) are avail-
able. Note, however, that the response becomes slightly slower than when using the RS-232C terminals. For the use
of LAN terminals, see page 11.
Address code Function code Data code ACK/NAK End code
ASCII ‘30h’ ‘30h’ Function Data ‘3Ah’ ‘4Eh’ ‘0Dh’
Character 00 Function Data :N
Computer Projector Sequence Note
1Send the command from the personal computer
to the projector.
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The projector will send a return command after it
receives an end code. If the projector does not receive commands normally, that is, if the projector is not connected
physically or unable to receive commands, it
does not send out a return command.
The projector sends out a return command within
one second at the latest.
When the received command cannot be
executed, NAK is returned (as described below).
3The personal computer checks the command and confirms if the sent command has been
received or not.
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Use the check command to see if the projector
has executed the command. This projector sends various codes other than the return code. When having a control
sequence by RS-232C, reject other codes from
the personal computer.
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3
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[Example 1] Turning ON the power. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
[Example 2] Selecting VIDEO as the input signal during auto positioning (Values enclosed in quotation marks are
ASCII codes.):
• The flowchart on the next page shows the recommended operating sequence for your reference to create a pro-
gram.
Command sent from the PC Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘21’ ‘0D’
00! Command for POWER ON
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘21’ ‘0D’
00! Command receipt confirmation (Command echo back)
Command sent from the PC Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘76’ ‘31’
00_V1 (During auto positioning) Command for selecting VIDEO as the
input signal is sent out.
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘5F’ ‘76’ ‘31’ ‘3A’ ‘4E’
00_v1:N The command is received by the projector but cannot be executed. (NAK return)

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[RS-232C control flowchart]
[Compatibility with the former models]
To use the RS-232C commands designed for the former models of Mitsubishi projector, by inputting “00COMMAND0”,
the projector responds in the same way as the former models. (No NAK is returned.)
(For the recommended procedure to use the former command systems, see “Controlling the projector using a personal
computer” for FL7000U.)
ITEM Function Data
Character ASCII
Changing the RS-232C command systemCOMMAND43h 4Fh 4Dh 4Dh 41h 4Eh 44h 0 (Former command system),
1 (New command system)
0-3
To normal operation
4
6 5
Sending “00vST”
Checking response to “00vST”
Sending out command
OK
NG
END
NAK returned
Command sending fails.
No NAK returned
START
Command is sent successfully.
Command is executed successfully.
Awaiting response
from projector
Command is sent successfully.
Command execution fails.
No response for
1 second or longer
Checking execution of
command (sending out
check command)
Check the following.
•
Check that the function code is correct.
•
Check that the data code is correct.
•
Check that the projector is able to issue
the return command.
Check the projector’s operation using
the 00vST command.
Note: In the following cases, NAK is
returned even when the projector is
in normal condition.
•
Immediately after the power is
turned on (about 20 seconds to 2
minutes)
•
During input switching
•
During auto positioning
•
During password lock
Check the following.
•
Check that the command begins with
“00”.
•
The projector is not supplied with AC
power.
Check that AC power cord is
connected.
Turn on the power. (Turn on the circuit
breaker or main switch.)
•
Not connected with the projector.
Check that the RS-232C cable is
connected.
Check the RS-232C cable for electrical
discontinuity.
Projector error
Send out “00vER” to check error details.
Recover from error state.
Enter password.
Send out “00PSLOK****”.
[Method of checking state of projector]
Projector is functioning.

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4. Command list
4.1 Operation commands
The operation commands are used for the basic operation setting of this projector. They may not be executed
while the signals are changed. The operation commands have no data codes. (When the commands for input
select are sent while the splash screen is being displayed,the splash screen is only canceled.)
[Example] When setting the input signal to COMPUTER 1. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII
codes.):
4.2 Reading command diagram
The projectors operating status, such as POWER-ON/OFF a nd the currently selected input terminal, etc. can be
monitored.
Use the following commands to obtain the values of the items in the INFORMATION menu.
“hhhh” and “mm” represent hours and minutes respectively.
“HHHH” and “VVVV” represent the horizontal and vertical resolutions respectively.
ITEM Function Note
Character ASCII
POWER ON ! 21 h This command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned off.
POWER OFF " 22 h This command is invalid for 1 minute after the power is turned on.
INPUT COMPUTER 1 _r1 5Fh 72h 31h
This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT COMPUTER 2 _r2 5Fh 72h 32h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT VIDEO _v1 5Fh 76h 31h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT S-VIDEO _v2 5Fh 76h 32h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT HDMI_d15Fh 64h 31h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
Command sent from the PC, etc.Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’‘30’‘5F’‘72’‘31’‘0D’
00_r1
Command for setting the input signal to
COMPUTER 1
‘30’‘30’‘5F’‘72’‘31’‘0D’
00_r1
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
ITEM IICSACharacter
Function Data (Receive) Function Data (Receive)
ITEM FunctionData (Receive)
Character ASCII
LAMP TIME (LOW) 76h 4Ch 45h hhhhmmvLE
RESOLUTION vRESO 76h 52h 45h 53h 4F HHHHxVVVV
_s1 5Fh 73h 31h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT USB DISPLAY _s2 5Fh 73h 32h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT LAN DISPLAY _n15Fh 6eh 31h This command will not be executed in Stand-by mode or when the MUTE is executed.
INPUT PC Less Presentation
vP
vP
vl
vl
vl
vl
vl
vl
vl
vl
vPK
vPK
vSM
vSM
POWER ON
POWER OFF
INPUT COMPUTER 1
INPUT COMPUTER 2
INPUT VIDEO
INPUT S-VIDEO
INPUT
HDMI
INPUT PC LESS PRESENTATION
INPUT USB DISPLAY
INPUT LAN DISPLAY
POWER ON/OFF IMPOSSIBLE
POWER ON/OFF POSSIBLE
NO SIGNAL SUPPLIED
SIGNAL SUPPLIED
1
0
r1
r2
v1
v2
d1
s1
s2
n1
0
1
0
1
76h 50h
76h 50h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 49h
76h 50h 4Bh
76h 50h 4Bh
76h 53h 4Dh
76h 53h 4Dh
31h
30h
72h 31h
72h 32h
76h 31h
76h 32h
64h 31h
73h 31h
73h 32h
6eh 31h
30h
31h
30h
31h

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Use the following commands to obtain other information.
The PC sends the command without attaching the data code to it. On the other hand, the projector attaches to
the received command its current operating status as the data code and send it back to the PC.
[Example]When checking the currently selected input terminal (when the INPUT VIDEO is being selected).
(Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
4.3 Remote commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. When the remote commands are sent while the splash
screen is being displayed, the sp lash screen is only canceled.)
The remote commands allow the computer to control the projector in the same way as by the remote control.
(Some operations cannot be controlled.) The remote commands have no data codes.
ITEM FunctionData (Receive)
Character ASCII
Model name vMDL 76h 4Dh 44h 4Ch ****************(within 16 characters)
Projector status
vST 76h 53h 54h 0 (Stand-by mode),
1 (Within 1 minute after POWER-ON (warm-up mode)),
2 (POWER-ON mode (including state of warning)),
3 (Cooling mode),
4 (Abnormal state (including shutdown due to an error)),
5 (State of functioning (menu display, dialog display, AV
MUTE, MAGNIFY, FREEZE, etc.)),
6 (Awaiting password entry)
Error status vER 76h 45h 52h
total 9 bits)
(MSB) xb1, xb2... xb8, xb9, 0, 0, 0 (LSB)
xb1: Fan error
xb2: Lamp error (The lamp goes out or does not light.)
xb3: Lamp warning 1 (The lamp life has expired.)
xb4: Lamp warning 2 (The lamp life is expiring.)
xb5: Temperature error
xb6: The temperature warning is being indicated.
xb7: Lamp cover open error
xb8: Fixed to 0.
xb9: States of other component abnormality
Command sent from the PC, etc.Status code returned
from the projectorDescription
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘76’ ‘49’ ‘0D’
00vl
Command for checking the input
terminal
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘76’ ‘49’ ‘76’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
00vlv1
Check result (VIDEO)
Button’s name on remoteFunction
Character ASCII
+/VOLUME
-/VOLUME
KEYSTONE
MAGNIFY
AV MUTE
r5372h 35h 33h
r0972h 30h 39h
ra672h 61h 36h
r02 72h 30h 32h
r43 72h 34h 33h
r0772h 30h 37h
r0672h 30h 36h
r2b72h 32h 62h
r4f72h 34h 66h
r5972h 35h 39h
h43h53h2745rUNEM
h03h13h2701rRETNE
AUTO POSITION
h43h16h274arEZEERF
h23h56h272erTCEPSA
Reading out error data (3 digits, hexadecimal numbers,
USB DEVICE UNPLUG
3D
rb5 72h 62h 35h
r57 72h 35h 37h

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[Example] When displaying the MENU selection bar. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
4.4 Direct commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.)
The direct commands are used to numerically adjust the volume and keystone.
When the computer sends the command without adding the setting value, the projector returns the received com-
mand with the current setting value added as a data code.
How to set the value
Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value.
[Example] When setting the volume to 15. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
4.5 Function commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. When the mute commands are sent while the splash
screen is being displayed, the splash screen is only canceled.)
The mute commands are used for the mute setting of this projector with the 0 (HEX: 30h) and 1 (HEX: 31h).
4.6 Menu setting commands (Not executable in stand-by mode. Possible only to read during muting.)
The menu setting commands are used for the menu setting of this projector. If the personal computer sends the
command without attaching the data code, the projector attaches to the received command its current setting
value as the data code and send it back to the PC.
Command sent from the PC, etc.Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘72’ ‘35’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
00r54
Command operating the same as the
MENU button
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘72’ ‘35’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
00r54
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
ITEM FunctionData
Character ASCII
VOLUME
VL 56h 4Ch00-21
KEYSTONE (vertical) KS 4Bh 53h ±20
Character + - 0123456789
ASCII ‘2Bh’ ‘2Dh’ ‘30h’ ‘31h’ ‘32h’ ‘33h’ ‘34h’ ‘35h’ ‘36h’ ‘37h’ ‘38h’ ‘39h’
Command sent from the PC, etc.Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘56’ ‘4C’ ‘31’ ‘35’ ‘0D’
00VL15
Command for setting the volume
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘56’ ‘4C’ ‘31’ ‘35’ ‘0D’
00VL15
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
ITEM FunctionData
Character ASCII
AV MUTE
hA5h25h64ZRFEZEERF
ITEM Function Data
Character ASCII
IMAGE IMG 49h 4dh 47h 0(AUTO), 1(Theater), 2(Presentation), 3(Standard),
4(Black Board), 5(White Board), 6(User)
MAGNIFY
MUTE
MAGNIFY
4Dh 55h 54h 45h
4dh 47h 4eh 46h 59h
0 (OFF), 1 (ON)
0 (OFF), 1 (ON)
0 (OFF), 1 (ON)
CONTRAST PP 50h 50h ±30
BRIGHTNESS QQ 51h 51h ±30
COLOR TEMP. A 41h 1 (Mid), 2 (HIGH), 3 (LOW), 4 (USER)
3D TDE 54h 44h 45h
COLOR T ±10
TINT S ±10
SHARPNESS R
54h
53h
52h ±05
CLOSED CAPTION 0 (OFF), 1 (CC1), 2 (CC2), 3 (CC3)
4 (CC4), 5 (T1), 6 (T2)
0 (OFF),1 (ON)
CC 43h 43h

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LAMP MODE LM 0 (STANDARD), 1 (LOW)
STANDBY MODE STBY 53h 54h 42h 59h 0 (LAN), 1 (LOW),
AUDIO INPUT AUDIO
IMAGE REVERSE IR 49h 52h 0 (OFF), 1 (MIRROR), 2 (INVERT),
3 (MIRROR INVERT)
ASPECT SC 53h 43h 0 (NORMAL), 1 (16:9), 2 (FULL)
PASSWORD FUNCTION
**** is a 4-digit password comprised of any
figures 1 to 4.
MENU POSITION MP 4Dh 50h 0 (Upper left), 1 (Upper right), 2 (Center),
3 (Lower Left), 4(Lower Right)
VIDEO SIGNAL
(VIDEO only)
VS 56h 53h 0 (AUTO), 1 (NTSC), 2 (PAL), 3 (SECAM), 4
(4.43NTSC), 5 (PAL-M), 6 (PAL-N), 7 (PAL-60)
LANGUAGE LG 4Ch 47h
04:French, 05:Italian, 06:Chinese, 07:Korean,
08:Russian, 09:Portuguese,
11:Swedish , 12:Polish, 13:Hungarian
18:Arabic, 19:Turkish, 20:Thai, 21:Indonesian,
22:Malay
RESET ALL RSTALL 52h 53h 54h 41h 4Ch 4Ch
ITEM Function Data
Character ASCII
4Ch 4Dh
41h 55h 44h 49h 4Fh 0 (AUTO), 1 (IN1), 2 (IN2), 3 (IN3), 4 (MIX)
2 (Speaker Out), 3 (Monitor Out)
50h 53h 4Ch 4Fh 43h 4Bh
PSLOCK****
00:Japanese, 01:English, 02:Spanish, 03:Germany
•Some commands are not executed depending on the input signal. The operational restrictions same as those
on the menu setting are applied. Refer to “Menu operation” in the User Manual for more details.
How to set the value
Use the character or ASCII code as shown below to set the value.
[Example 1] When setting the 3D to ON. (Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
[Example 2] When setting the CONTRAST to +10.(Values enclosed in quotation marks are ASCII codes.):
Character + - 012 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ASCII ‘2Bh’ ‘2Dh’ ‘30h’ ‘31h’ ‘32h’ ‘33h’ ‘34h’ ‘35h’ ‘36h’ ‘37h’ ‘38h’ ‘39h’
Command sent from the PC, etc. Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘54’ ‘44’ ‘45’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
00TDE1
Command for setting the 3D to ON
00TDE1
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
Command sent from the PC, etc. Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘50’ ‘50’ ‘2B’ ‘31’ ‘30’ ‘0D’
00PP+10
Command for setting the picture
control
00PP+10
Command receipt confirmation
(Command echo back)
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘54’ ‘44’ ‘45’ ‘31’ ‘0D’
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘50’ ‘50’ ‘2B’ ‘31’ ‘30’ ‘0D’
[Example 3] When checking the TINT setting (when the TINT is set to +10). (Values enclosed in quotation marks
are ASCII codes.):
Command sent from the PC, etc. Status code returned
from the projector Description
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘53’ ‘0D’
00S
Command for checking the TINT
setting
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘53’ ‘2B’ ‘31’ ‘30’ ‘0D’
00S+10
Check result (+10)

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4.7 Password lock commands
The password lock commands control the password lock. The password lock enabling or disabling command is
sent with a 4 -digit password comprised of any figures 1 to 4 added to the end of the data code. When the
password lock is enabled successfully, the projector sends a return command comprising the data code, password.
When enabling the password lock fails, it sends a return command with “:N” at the end. There is no reconfirmation
[Example] When enabling the password lock (in the case that the password is 1234):
ITEM FunctionData
Character ASCII
Password lock enablingPSLOCK**** 50h 53h 4Ch 4Fh 43h 4Bh **** is a 4-digit password comprised of
any figures 1 to 4.
Command sent from the PC, etc.Status code returned
from the projectorDescription
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘50’ ‘53’ ‘4C’ ‘4F’ ‘43’ ‘4B’ ‘31’ ‘32’ ‘33’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
‘30’ ‘30’ ‘50’ ‘53’ ‘4C’ ‘4F’ ‘43’ ‘4B’ ‘31’ ‘32’ ‘33’ ‘34’ ‘0D’
00PSLOCK1234
Command for enabling the
password lock
00PSLOCK1234
Response informing that the
projector succeeded in enabling
the password lock
of the password.

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5. Execution procedure of RS-232C commands via LAN
When the RS-232C command is executed via LAN, a 32-byte connection certification data must be added before the
RS-232C command.
To create a 32-byte certification data, following information and procedure are required.
•Random character string for creating the certification data that is acquired from the projector (8 characters)
•Network password of the projector (1 to 32 characters)
•MD5 hash calculation
•Based on the above, the execution procedures to connect to the projector and send the RS-232C commands are
described below.
1. Connect to Port 63007 of the projector from the PC as a TCP/IP client.
2. After completing the connection, send the acquisition request for the certification data (“$AK ”) from the PC
to the projector.
3. Acquire “$AK******** ” on the PC as the response of the request sent in Step 2. (********: Random character
string for creating the certification data)
4. Create the data for the certification on the PC.
•Create the key of the certification data by linking the data acquired in Step 3 with the network character
string.
For example, when the random character string is 12345678 and the password is ABCD, the key of the
certification data is 12345678ABCD (character string in ASCII code).
•Run MD5 hash on the key of the certification data.
•Create the certification data by converting the hash-calculated 16-byte data into the ASCII code character
string.
Example:
Calculation result: [4f][3c][5d][a1][7b][4f][b5][ed][2c][99][4e][bb][f6][57][67][54] (hexadecimal numeral)
Certification data: 4f 3c 5d a1 7b 4f b5 ed 2c 99 4e bb f6 57 67 54 (character string in ASCII code)
5. Send the RS-232C command with the certification data from the PC to the projector.
Example:
To send the PON command (00! ) using the certification data created in Step 4:
4f3c5da17b4fb5ed2c994ebbf657675400!
6. Receive the response from the projector on the PC.
Response data has the following patterns.
Normal: 00! (Parameter is added depending on the command.)
Error in the certification data: PRV=ERRA
Command error: 00!:N
You can change the password using the NETWORK PASSWORD in the NETWORK menu.
The default password is “admin.”
When you use a LAN function, set the STANDBY MODE to “LAN ” or “ Speaker Out ” “ Monitor Out ”
Refer to the operation manual of the projector for setting the STANDBY MODE.
ProjectorCP
1. Connection
2. Acquisition request of the certification data
3. Receiving of the certification data
4. Creation of the certification data
5. Sending of the RS-232C command
6. Receiving of the response data