NEC M363XG User manual

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Projector
Control Command
Reference Manual

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Introduction
This manual describes the commands used to control an NEC-made projector from a PC or other external device. A
projector can be controlled by exchanging commands with an external device connected via a serial port or network.
The manual assumes basic knowledge of projectors. For information about the functions of the model in use and how
to adjust the device, see the operation manual of the projector .For information about the connection between the
projector and an external device, see "1 Connecting an External Device" (page 5). Connect an external device as
appropriate for the usage environment of the projector.
Models for which the control commands are available
See the Appendix "Connecting an External Device".
Conventions
For information about how commands and responses are expressed in this manual, see "2.1 Understanding
command details" (page 10).
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Contents
Projector Control Command Reference Manual...........................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................2
Contents.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
1. Connecting an External Device...............................................................................................5
1.1 Connection interface....................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Communication conditions...........................................................................................................................................7
2. Command List..........................................................................................................................8
2.1 Understanding command details...............................................................................................................................10
2.2 Parameters.................................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Responses..................................................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Error code list .............................................................................................................................................................12
3. Command details...................................................................................................................13
3.1 [ 009. ERROR STATUS REQUEST ]........................................................................................................................13
3.2 [ 015. POWER ON ]...................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 [ 016. POWER OFF ] .................................................................................................................................................16
3.4 [ 018. INPUT SW CHANGE ].....................................................................................................................................17
3.5 [ 020. PICTURE MUTE ON ].....................................................................................................................................19
3.6 [ 021. PICTURE MUTE OFF ] ...................................................................................................................................20
3.7 [ 022. SOUND MUTE ON ]........................................................................................................................................21
3.8 [ 023. SOUND MUTE OFF ] ......................................................................................................................................22
3.9 [ 024. ONSCREEN MUTE ON ] ................................................................................................................................23
3.10 [ 025. ONSCREEN MUTE OFF ]...............................................................................................................................24
3.11 [ 030-1. PICTURE ADJUST ].....................................................................................................................................25
3.12 [ 030-2. VOLUME ADJUST ] .....................................................................................................................................27
3.13 [ 030-12.ASPECTADJUST ].....................................................................................................................................29
3.14 [ 030-15. OTHER ADJUST ]......................................................................................................................................30
3.15 [ 037. INFORMATION REQUEST ]...........................................................................................................................32
3.16 [ 037-3. FILTER USAGE INFORMATION REQUEST ]............................................................................................33
3.17 [ 037-4. LAMP INFORMATION REQUEST 3 ] .........................................................................................................34
3.18 [ 037-6. CARBON SAVINGS INFORMATION REQUEST ].....................................................................................36
3.19 [ 050. REMOTE KEY CODE ]....................................................................................................................................38
3.20 [ 053. LENS CONTROL ]...........................................................................................................................................40
3.21 [ 053-1. LENS CONTROL REQUEST ].....................................................................................................................42
3.22 [ 053-2. LENS CONTROL 2 ].....................................................................................................................................44
3.23 [ 053-3. LENS MEMORY CONTROL ]......................................................................................................................46

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3.24 [ 053-4. REFERENCE LENS MEMORY CONTROL ]..............................................................................................48
3.25 [ 053-5. LENS MEMORY OPTION REQUEST ].......................................................................................................50
3.26 [ 053-6. LENS MEMORY OPTION SET ] .................................................................................................................51
3.27 [ 053-7. LENS INFORMATION REQUEST ].............................................................................................................53
3.28 [ 053-10. LENS PROFILE SET ] ...............................................................................................................................54
3.29 [ 053-11. LENS PROFILE REQUEST ].....................................................................................................................55
3.30 [ 060-1. GAIN PARAMETER REQUEST 3 ].............................................................................................................56
3.31 [ 078-1. SETTING REQUEST ] .................................................................................................................................58
3.32 [ 078-2. RUNNING STATUS REQUEST ].................................................................................................................59
3.33 [ 078-3. INPUT STATUS REQUEST ].......................................................................................................................60
3.34 [ 078-4. MUTE STATUS REQUEST ]........................................................................................................................62
3.35 [ 078-5. MODEL NAME REQUEST ].........................................................................................................................64
3.36 [ 078-6. COVER STATUS REQUEST ].....................................................................................................................65
3.37 [ 079. FREEZE CONTROL ]......................................................................................................................................66
3.38 [ 084. INFORMATION STRING REQUEST ]............................................................................................................67
3.39 [ 097-8. ECO MODE REQUEST ].............................................................................................................................68
3.40 [ 097-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME REQUEST ]....................................................................................................69
3.41 [ 097-155. LAN MAC ADDRESS STATUS REQUEST2 ] ........................................................................................70
3.42 [ 097-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE REQUEST ] ..............................................................................................71
3.43 [ 097-243-1. EDGE BLENDING MODE REQUEST ]...............................................................................................73
3.44 [ 098-8. ECO MODE SET ]........................................................................................................................................74
3.45 [ 098-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME SET ]...............................................................................................................75
3.46 [ 098-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE SET ].........................................................................................................76
3.47 [ 098-243-1. EDGE BLENDING MODE SET ]..........................................................................................................78
3.48 [ 305-1. BASE MODEL TYPE REQUEST ]...............................................................................................................79
3.49 [ 305-2. SERIAL NUMBER REQUEST ]...................................................................................................................80
3.50 [ 305-3. BASIC INFORMATION REQUEST ] ...........................................................................................................81
3.51 [ 319-10.AUDIO SELECT SET ]...............................................................................................................................83
4. Revision History.....................................................................................................................85

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1. Connecting an External Device
This chapter describes how to connect the projector to an external device and communication conditions.
1.1 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".
・Connection using a serial port
・Connection via a network
Connection using a serial port
This method connects a PC and the projector using a serial cable (cross cable).
Connect the serial cable to the PC CONTROL port of the projector. The pin assignment of the serial cable is shown
below.
<Connection between the PC CONTROL port (D-SUB 9P) and external device>
Pin number
Projector
External device
1
(Not used)
(Not used)
2
RxD
TxD
3
TxD
RxD
4
(Not used)
(Not used)
5
GND
GND
6
(Not used)
(Not used)
7
RTS
CTS
8
CTS
RTS
9
(Not used)
(Not used)

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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. For information about the type of LAN cable to be
used (straight or cross), contact the network administrator. The pin assignment of the LAN port is shown below.
<LAN port (RJ-45 8-pin connector)>
Pin number
Function
Description
1
TD+
Transmit Data (+)
2
TD-
Transmit Data (-)
3
RD+
Receive Data (+)
4
－
Not used
5
－
Not used
6
RD-
Receive Data (-)
7
－
Not used
8
－
Not used
Connection using a wireless LAN
This method connects a PC via a wireless LAN by connecting a wireless LAN unit to the projector. For information
about the available wireless LAN units, see the operation manual of the model in use.

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1.2 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
115200/38400/19200/9600/4800 bps
Data length
8 bits
Parity bit
None
Stop bit
1 bit
Communication mode
Full duplex
LAN connection
Wired LAN
Item
Detail
Data rate
Auto switchable (10/100 Mbps)
Supported standard
IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX, Auto-Negotiation)
Wireless LAN
See the operation manual of the wireless LAN unit to be used.
Port number
Use TCP port number "7142" for sending and receiving commands.

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2. Command List
Command
Description
Page to
see
009. ERROR STATUS REQUEST
Gets information about errors occurring in the projector.
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015. POWER ON
Turns on the power of the projector.
15
016. POWER OFF
Turns off the power of the projector.
16
018. INPUT SW CHANGE
Switches the input terminal or entry list.
17
020. PICTURE MUTE ON
Turns the picture mute on.
19
021. PICTURE MUTE OFF
Turns the picture mute off.
20
022. SOUND MUTE ON
Turns the sound mute on.
21
023. SOUND MUTE OFF
Turns the sound mute off.
22
024. ONSCREEN MUTE ON
Turns the onscreen mute on.
23
025. ONSCREEN MUTE OFF
Turns the onscreen mute off.
24
030-1. PICTURE ADJUST
Adjusts the picture.
25
030-2. VOLUME ADJUST
Adjusts the sound volume.
27
030-12. ASPECTADJUST
Adjusts the aspect.
29
030-15. OTHER ADJUST
Adjusts the various gains.
30
037. INFORMATION REQUEST
Gets the information of the projector.
32
037-3. FILTER USAGE INFORMATION REQUEST
Gets filter usage information such as usage time.
33
037-4. LAMP INFORMATION REQUEST 3
Gets lamp information such as usage time and remaining life.
34
037-6. CARBON SAVINGS INFORMATION REQUEST
Gets the Carbon Saving values on the projector.
36
050. REMOTE KEY CODE
Sends the key code for remote control.
38
053. LENS CONTROL
Adjusts the lens position.
40
053-1. LENS CONTROL REQUEST
Gets adjusted values of the lens position.
42
053-2. LENS CONTROL 2
Adjusts the lens position.
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053-3. LENS MEMORY CONTROL
Controls the lens memory.
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053-4. REFERENCE LENS MEMORY CONTROL
Controls the reference lens memory.
48
053-5. LENS MEMORY OPTION REQUEST
Gets the value set for the lens memory.
50
053-6. LENS MEMORY OPTION SET
Sets the lens memory.
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053-7. LENS INFORMATION REQUEST
Gets information about the lens of the projector.
53
053-10. LENS PROFILE SET
Selects the profile number of the reference lens memory.
54
053-11. LENS PROFILE REQUEST
Gets the selected profile number of the reference lens
memory.
55
060-1. GAIN PARAMETER REQUEST 3
Gets adjusted values of the picture, volume, and backlight.
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Command
Description
Page to
see
078-1. SETTING REQUEST
Gets information of the projector.
58
078-2. RUNNING STATUS REQUEST
Gets the information about the operation status of the
projector.
59
078-3. INPUT STATUS REQUEST
Gets the information about the input signal status of the
projector.
60
078-4. MUTE STATUS REQUEST
Gets the mute status of the projector.
62
078-5. MODEL NAME REQUEST
Gets the model name of the projector.
64
078-6. COVER STATUS REQUEST
Gets the status of the mirror cover or lens cover.
65
079. FREEZE CONTROL
Controls whether to turn the freeze function on or off.
66
084. INFORMATION STRING REQUEST
Gets information strings (English) displayed on the projector.
67
097-8. ECO MODE REQUEST
Gets the value set for the eco mode.
68
097-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME REQUEST
Gets the projector name.
69
097-155. LAN MACADDRESS STATUS REQUEST2
Gets the MAC address of the projector.
70
097-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE REQUEST
Gets the value set for the picture in picture and picture by
picture.
71
097-243-1. EDGE BLENDING MODE REQUEST
Gets the value set for the edge blending.
73
098-8. ECO MODE SET
Sets the eco mode.
74
098-45. LAN PROJECTOR NAME SET
Sets the projector name.
75
098-198. PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE SET
Sets the picture in picture or picture by picture.
76
098-243-1. EDGE BLENDING MODE SET
Sets the edge blending.
78
305-1. BASE MODEL TYPE REQUEST
Gets the base model type of the projector.
79
305-2. SERIAL NUMBER REQUEST
Gets the serial number of the projector.
80
305-3. BASIC INFORMATION REQUEST
Gets the operation status of the projector.
81
319-10. AUDIO SELECT SET
Sets the audio select.
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2.1 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.
For information about the parameters that are common to the control commands
(ID1, ID2, CKS, LEN, ERR1, and ERR2), see "2.2 Parameters" (page 10). For
information about those parameters whose content varies from command to
command (DATA), see the description of the relevant command.
2.2 Parameters
The parameters that are used in the control commands are listed below.
Parameter name
Description
ID1
Control ID
The value of the "control ID" set for the projector is used.
ID2
Model code
This varies depending on the model in use.
CKS
Checksum
The checksum is calculated as follows.
①Add all preceding bytes of data.
②Use the value of the low-order one byte (eight bits) of the addition
result obtained in ①as the checksum.
LEN
Data length
This indicates the data length of the data part (DATA??) following LEN (in
bytes).
DATA??
Variable length data
This varies depending on the character string stored.
ERR1
ERR2
Response error
The cause of an error is represented by a combination of error codes.
For information about error codes, see "2.4 Error code list" (page 12).
Example of checksum calculation
20h81h01h60h01h00h<CKS>
①Add all the data preceding the checksum.
"20h + 81h + 01h + 60h + 01h + 00h = 103h"
②Use the low-order one byte "03h" of the addition result obtained in ①as the checksum.

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2.3 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.
When the execution of a command fails
A response is returned with the cause of the failed command execution indicated in <ERR1> and <ERR2>.
(Example) POWER ON
Command
02h00h00h00h00h02h
Response
A2h00h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>

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2.4 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
00h
00h
The command cannot be recognized.
00h
01h
The command is not supported by the model in use.
01h
00h
The specified value is invalid.
01h
01h
The specified input terminal is invalid.
01h
02h
The specified language is invalid.
02h
00h
Memory allocation error
02h
02h
Memory in use
02h
03h
The specified value cannot be set.
02h
04h
Forced onscreen mute on
02h
06h
Viewer error
02h
07h
No signal
02h
08h
A test pattern or filer is displayed.
02h
09h
No PC card is inserted.
02h
0Ah
Memory operation error
02h
0Ch
An entry list is displayed.
02h
0Dh
The command cannot be accepted because the power is off.
02h
0Eh
The command execution failed.
02h
0Fh
There is no authority necessary for the operation.
03h
00h
The specified gain number is incorrect.
03h
01h
The specified gain is invalid.
03h
02h
Adjustment failed.

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3. Command details
3.1 [ 009. ERROR STATUS REQUEST ]
Gets information about errors occurring in the projector.
Command
00h88h00h00h00h88h
Response
When the command succeeds
20h88h<ID1> <ID2> 0Ch<DATA01> - <DATA12> <CKS>
When the command fails
A0h88h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>
Data part
DATA1 - DATA12.............. Error information is provided. A bit set to "0" indicates that the data is normal, and a bit
set to "1" indicates an error. For an error information list, see the next page.

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<Error information list>
Item
Description
DATA01
Error status (1)
Bit0
Cover error
Bit4
Fan error
Bit1
Temperature error (bi-metallic
strip)
Bit5
Power error
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
DATA02
Error status (2)
Bit0
Lamp (or lamp 1) usage time
exceeded the limit
Bit4
None (fixed to 0)
Bit1
Formatter error
Bit5
None (fixed to 0)
Bit2
Lamp 2 off
Bit6
None (fixed to 0)
Bit3
None (fixed to 0)
Bit7
Refer to the extend status.
DATA03
Error status (3)
Bit0
None (fixed to 0)
Bit4
Lamp (or lamp 1) data error
Bit1
FPGA error
Bit5
Mirror cover error
Bit2
Temperature error (temperature
sensor)
Bit6
Lamp 2 in a replacement
moratorium
Bit3
Lamp (or lamp 1) not present
Bit7
Lamp 2 usage time exceeded the
limit
DATA04
Error status (4)
Bit0
Lamp 2 not present
Bit4
None (fixed to 0)
Bit1
Lamp 2 data error
Bit5
Ballast communication error
Bit2
Temperature error due to dust
Bit6
Iris calibration error
Bit3
Foreign matter sensor error
Bit7
The lens is not installed properly.
DATA05 - 08
Reserved for the system
DATA09
Extended status
Bit0
The portrait cover side is up
Bit4
None (fixed to 0)
Bit1
The interlock switch is open.
Bit5
None (fixed to 0)
Bit2
System error has occurred.
(Slave CPU)
Bit6
None (fixed to 0)
Bit3
System error has occurred
(Formatter)
Bit7
None (fixed to 0)
DATA10 - 12
Reserved for the system

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3.2 [ 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
02h00h00h00h00h02h
Response
When the command succeeds
22h00h<ID1> <ID2> 00h<CKS>
When the command fails
A2h00h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>

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3.3 [ 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
02h01h00h00h00h03h
Response
When the command succeeds
22h01h <ID1> <ID2> 00h<CKS>
When the command fails
A2h01h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>

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3.4 [ 018. INPUT SW CHANGE ]
Switches the input terminal or entry list.
Command
02h03h00h00h02h01h<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).
02h03h00h00h02h01h06h0Eh

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Response
When the command succeeds
22h03h<ID1> <ID2> 01h<DATA01> <CKS>
Data part
Item
Description
DATA01
Execution result
00h
Ended successfully.
FFh
Ended with an error (no signal switch is made).
When the command fails
A2h03h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>

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3.5 [ 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
02h10h00h00h00h12h
Response
When the command succeeds
22h10h<ID1> <ID2> 00h<CKS>
When the command fails
A2h10h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>

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3.6 [ 021. PICTURE MUTE OFF ]
Turns the picture mute off.
Command
02h11h00h00h00h13h
Response
When the command succeeds
22h11h<ID1> <ID2> 00h<CKS>
When the command fails
A2h11h<ID1> <ID2> 02h<ERR1> <ERR2> <CKS>