Sony PL-ES3 User manual

DATA PROJECTOR
VPL-ES3
VPL-EX3
VPL-ES4
VPL-EX4
VPL-EX5
VPL-EX50
VPL-EX5U
VPL-EW5
PROTOCOL MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 3)

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. RS-232C
2-1. Communication Specifications .......................................... 1
2-2. Command Block Format .................................................... 2
2-3. Block Format ..................................................................... 3
2-4. Connection ......................................................................... 4
2-5. Communication Procedure ................................................ 4
2-5-1. Outline of Communication ....................................... 4
2-6. Communication Rules ....................................................... 5
2-7. Approximate Return Waiting Times ................................. 5
Appendix

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1. Introduction
This protocol manual describes the basic configuration and basic operations of various commands used
for projector. Projector can be controlled using the commands provided in “Appendix”. Using an external
CONTROLLER , etc., inputs can be switched and the power can also be turned on and off. In the follow-
ing paragraphs, “CONTROLLER” means an external device such as a PC which controls projector using
these commands.
2. RS-232C
2-1. Communication Specifications
<RS-232C Communication Signal>
.Full duplex communication channels (Flow control not performed.)
.Start-stop synchronism system
.Baud rate: 38.4 kbps (bits per second)
.The bit configuration is defined as follows.
VPL-ES3/EX3
1 START Bit +8 DATA Bits +1 STOP Bit
Other than above
1 START Bit +8 DATA Bits +1 PARITY Bits + 1 STOP Bit
Even Parity ... The sum of ones in D0 to D7 and parity is even.
D4 D5 D6 D7
(MSB)
PARITY
(EVEN)(LSB) BIT
STOP
BIT
START D3D2D1D0
D4 D5 D6 D7
(MSB)(LSB) BIT
STOP
BIT
START D3D2D1D0

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2-2. Command Block Format
The code from B0 to B7 as described below are transmitted.
START CODE : 0 xA9
B0
B1
B2
B4
B3
DATA
ITEM NUMBER ACK / NAK ITEM NUMBER
SET / GET ACK
DUMMY DATA
CHECK SUM
END CODE : 0 x9A
DATA
REPLY
B5
B6
B7
Transmission from
the Master side
Reception in
the Master side
Reception in the Master side
(With Data)
B0 START CORD
Common in the all FORMAT
B6 CHECK SUM
B1 to B5 are calculated by OR;
<Example of Calculation>
0 xA9 1010 1001 0 xA9 1010 1001
0 xA9 1010 1001 0 x9A 1001 1010
Answer 1010 1001 Answer 1011 1011
0 xA9 0 xBB
B7 END CODE
Common in the all FORMAT

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2-3. Block Format
START CODE
B0
B1
B2
B4
B3
DATA
ITEM NUMBER
SET / GET
CHECK SUM
END CODE
B5
B6
B7
START CODEB0
B1
B2
B4
B3
DUMMY DATA
ACK / NAK
ACK
CHECK SUM
END CODE
B5
B6
B7
START CODEB0
B1
B2
B4
B3
DATA
ITEM NUMBER
REPLY
CHECK SUM
END CODE
B5
B6
B7
Transmission from the Master side
Reception in the Master side
Reception in the Master side (With Data)
Data transmission to the Projector
Start of Command
Set the Data Category Value desired.
Refer to the Appendix Table 1 for details.
SET: 0 x 00 (Set data)
GET: 0 x 01 (Get data)
SET: Data to be set (Refer to the Appendix Table 2)
GET: Unused. Set Dummy data [0 x 00, 0 x 00]
Check Sum
End of Command
Receive results of the data transmission from the Projector.
Start of Command
Results correspond with the data transmission
Refer to the Appendix Table 3 for the data in detail.
[0 x 03]
Express Reply data either of ACK, or NAK
This data does not mean any senses.
Dummy Data [0 x 00, 0 x 00] is stored.
Check Sum
End of Command
Check Sum
End of Command
Receive data from the Projector
Start of Command
Data to acquire
Refer to the Appendix Table 1 in detail.
[0 x 02]
Express data to be Reply data
Received data
Refer to the Appendix Table 2 in detail.

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2-5. Communication Procedure
2-5-1. Outline of Communication
All communication between CONTROLLER (PC, etc.) and DEVICE (PROJECTOR) is performed by the
command block format. Communication is started by the issue of a command at CONTROLLER and
ended when the return Data is sent to CONTROLLER after DEVICE receives the command.
CONTROLLER is prohibited from sending several commands at one time. This means that after CON-
TROLLER sends one command, it cannot send other commands until DEVICE returns the return Data.
DEVICE sends the return Data after processing the command. The time from when CONTROLLER
sends the command until the return Data is returned differs according to the contents of the command.
n
When Sircs Direct Command is sent, return Data may not be returned in some cases.
2-4. Connection
<RS-232C Connection>
Communication is enabled by the use of a D-Sub 9 Pin cross (reverse) cable.
The pin assignment of D-Sub 9 Pin and D-Sub 25 Pin is as follows.
Pins indicated as D-Sub 25 Pin are not used.
Assured cable length: 15 m (However, assurance may not be applicable for some cables.)
The software for controlling the projector from a PC is intended for performing transmission and recep-
tion for only the TxD and RxD lines.
Therefore there is no handshake normally performed by RS-232C.
D-Sub 9 Pin
Shell = FG
3
2
7
8
6
5
1
4
9
D-Sub 25 Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
20
22
Name
FG
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
DCD
DTR
RI
Grounding for safety protection or cable shield
Transmission data
Reception data
Transmission request
Transmission permission
Data set ready
GND for signal
Data channel signal carrier detection
Data terminal ready
Calling display (Presence/absence of calling signal)

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2-6. Communication Rules
.When sending a command from CONTROLLER, the return Data from PROJECTOR should be
received first before sending the next command. Even if the next command is sent before receiving the
return Data, since PROJECTOR will not be able to receive that command, it does not return a response
to CONTROLLER. Consequently, no error code is also sent.
The following lists the approximate waiting times for PROJECTOR to return the return Data after
CONTROLLER sends the command.
.When a communication error occurs, PROJECTOR ignores the Data received until now, and set into
the reception standby state.
.For undefined commands or commends determined as invalid by PROJECTOR, PROJECTOR will
send the “NAK” return Data to CONTROLLER .
.Take note that when Data is written when the input signal of PROJECTOR is unstable, that Data
(value) will not be incorporated.
.When INDEX specified SIRCS direct command is transmitted, leave an interval of 45 msec until the
next transmission. (Do not return the return Data (ACK, NAK) when the SIRCS direct command is
received.)
2-7. Approximate Return Waiting Times
The await-return time is approx. 200 msec.
n
This is the case, unless the communications are interfered anyway.

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Appendix
VPL-ES3/EX3
<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data Remarks
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Upper byte Lower byte
Input 00h 01h Video 00h 00h Set/Get
S-Video 00h 01h
Input-A 00h 02h
Input-B*500h 03h
Picture Mode 00h 02h Dynamic 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h
Game 00h 02h
Living 00h 03h
Cinema 00h 04h
Presentation 00h 05h
Contrast 00h 10h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Brightness 00h 11h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Color 00h 12h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Hue 00h 13h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Sharpness 00h 14h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Volume 00h 16h Setting value (0 - 100) 00h 00h-64h
Color Temp 00h 17h High 00h 00h
Low 00h 01h
Wide Mode 00h 20h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Scan Converter 00h 21h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Picture Muting 00h 30h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Audio Muting 00h 31h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Input-A Signal Sel 00h 32h Compornent 00h 00h
Video GBR 00h 01h
Lamp Mode 00h 40h High 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h

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<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data Remarks
Item Upper byte Lower byte Data Upper byte Lower byte
Status Error 01h 01h No Error 00h 00h Get only
Lamp Error 00h 01h
Fan Error 00h 02h
Cover Error 00h 04h
Temp Error 00h 08h
Status Power 01h 02h Stanby 00h 00h
Startup Lamp 00h 02h
Power On 00h 03h
Cooling1 00h 04h
Cooling2 00h 05h
Saving Cooling1 00h 06h
Saving Cooling2 00h 07h
Saving Stanby 00h 08h
Lamp Timer 01h 13h Lamp Use Time 0000h-FFFFh*1
ROM Version 01h 1Dh MAIN ROM Version 0000h-FFFFh*2
Status Security*301h 1Fh Disable 00h 00h
Enable 00h 01h
Sircs (15 Bit Category) 17h Refer to table 4 _ 00h 00h Set only*4
Sircs (20 Bit Category) 19h Refer to table 5 _ 00h 00h
<Table 3>
Item Number Data
IItem Data Upper byte Lower byt
ACK _00h 00h
NAK Select Error 01h 05h
Approximate Return Waiting Times The await-return time is approx. 50 msec.
n
This is the case, unless the communications are nterfered anyway.
*1 Example) In case the lamp timer indicates 1000H, return values are [03h] upper byte and [E8h] lowerbyte.
*2 Example) In case the software version is 1.03, return values are [01h] upper byte and [03h] lowerbyte.
*3 With the unit in which the security lock is set, whether the password input screen is displayed can be checked after the power turns on. When the password
input screen is being displayed, return values are [00h] upper byte and [01h] lower byte.
*4 It is corresponded to single command only.
*5 Valid only for VPL-EX3.

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Appendix
VPL-ES4/EX4
<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data Remarks
Item name Upper byte Lower byte Item name Upper byte Lower byte
Input 00h 01h
Video 00h 00h Set/Get
S-Video 00h 01h
Input-A 00h 02h
Input-B 00h 03h
Picture Mode 00h 02h
Dynamic 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h
Natural 00h 02h
Game 00h 03h
Living 00h 04h
Cinema 00h 05h
Presentation 00h 06h
Contrast 00h 10h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Brightness 00h 11h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Color 00h 12h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Hue 00h 13h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Sharpness 00h 14h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Volume 00h 16h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Color Temp 00h 17h
High 00h 00h
Middle 00h 01h
Low 00h 02h
DDE 00h 18h
Off 00h 00h
Progressive 00h 01h
Film 00h 02h
Wide Mode 00h 20h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Scan Conv 00h 21h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
PictureMuting 00h 30h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
AudioMuting 00h 31h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
Input-A Signal Sel 00h 32h
Auto 00h 00h
Computer 00h 01h
Component 00h 02h
Video GBR 00h 03h
Lamp Mode 00h 40h High 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h
*5

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<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data Remarks
Item name Upper byte Lower byte Item name Upper byte Lower byte
Status Error 01h 01h
No Error 00h 00h Get
Lamp Error 00h 01h
Fan Error 00h 02h
Cover Error 00h 04h
Temp Error 00h 08h
Status Power 01h 02h
Stanby 00h 00h
Start Up Lamp 00h 02h
Power On 00h 03h
Cooling1 00h 04h
Cooling2 00h 05h
Saving Cooling1 00h 06h
Saving Cooling2 00h 07h
Saving Stanby 00h 08h
Lamp Timer 01h 13h Lamp Use Time 0000h - FFFFh
ROM Version 01h 1Dh
MAIN ROM Version
0000h - FFFFh
Status Security 01h 1Fh Disable 00h 00h
Enable 00h 01h
Sircs (15 Bit Category) 17h _00h
Sircs (20 Bit Category) 19h
Refer to table 4
Refer to table 5
_
00h
00h
00h
Set only
*4
*1
*2
*3
<Table 3>
Item Number Data
IItem Data Upper byte Lower byt
ACK _00h 00h
NAK Select Error 01h 05h
When sending a command, wait for at least 50 ms after the reception of response.
No response may be returned when turning on the power.
*1 Example) In case the lamp timer indicates 1000H, return values are [03h] upper byte and [E8h] lowerbyte.
*2 Example) In case the software version is 1.03, return values are [01h] upper byte and [03h] lowerbyte.
*3 With the unit in which the security lock is set, whether the password input screen is displayed can be checked after the power turns on. When the password
input screen is being displayed, return values are [00h] upper byte and [01h] lower byte.
*4 It is corresponded to single command only.
*5 Valid only for VPL-EX4.

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Appendix
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<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data
Input 00h 01h
Video 00h 00h Set/Get
S-Video 00h 01h
Input-A 00h 02h
Input-B 00h 03h
Picture Mode 00h 02h
Dynamic 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h
Game 00h 03h
Living 00h 04h
Cinema 00h 05h
Presentation 00h 06h
Contrast 00h 10h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Brightness 00h 11h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Color 00h 12h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Hue 00h 13h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Sharpness 00h 14h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Volume 00h 16h Set Value 00h 00h - 64h (0 - 100)
Color Temp 00h 17h
High 00h 00h
Middle 00h 01h
Low 00h 02h
DDE
Aspect
00h 18h
Off 00h 00h
Progressive 00h 01h
Film 00h 02h
00h 20h
PictureMuting 00h 30h Off 00h 00h
On 00h 01h
AudioMuting 00h 31h Off 00h 00h
Normal 00h 01h
Zoom 00h 03h
Full1 00h 07h
Full2 00h 08h
Wide zoom 00h 02h
4 : 3 00h 09h
16 : 9 00h 0Ah
On 00h 01h
Input-A Signal Sel 00h 32h
Auto 00h 00h
Computer 00h 01h
Component 00h 02h
Video GBR 00h 03h
Lamp Mode 00h 40h High 00h 00h
Standard 00h 01h
*5
*5
Remarks
Item name Upper byte Lower byte Item name Upper byte Lower byte

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<Table 1> <Table 2>
Item Number Data Remarks
Item name Upper byte Lower byte Item name Upper byte Lower byte
Status Error 01h 01h
No Error 00h 00h Get
Lamp Error 00h 01h
Fan Error 00h 02h
Cover Error 00h 04h
Temp Error 00h 08h
Status Power 01h 02h
Stanby 00h 00h
Start Up Lamp 00h 02h
Power On 00h 03h
Cooling1 00h 04h
Cooling2 00h 05h
Saving Cooling1 00h 06h
Saving Cooling2 00h 07h
Saving Stanby 00h 08h
Lamp Timer 01h 13h Lamp Use Time 0000h - FFFFh
ROM Version 01h 1Dh
MAIN ROM Version
0000h - FFFFh
Status Security 01h 1Fh Disable 00h 00h
Enable 00h 01h
Sircs (15 Bit Category) 17h _00h
Sircs (20 Bit Category) 19h
Refer to table 4
Refer to table 5
_
00h
00h
00h
Set only
*4
*1
*2
*3
<Table 3>
Item Number Data
IItem Data Upper byte Lower byt
ACK _00h 00h
NAK Select Error 01h 05h
When sending a command, wait for at least 50 ms after the reception of response.
No response may be returned when turning on the power.
*1 Example) In case the lamp timer indicates 1000H, return values are [03h] upper byte and [E8h] lowerbyte.
*2 Example) In case the software version is 1.03, return values are [01h] upper byte and [03h] lowerbyte.
*3 With the unit in which the security lock is set, whether the password input screen is displayed can be checked after the power turns on. When the password
input screen is being displayed, return values are [00h] upper byte and [01h] lower byte.
*4 It is corresponded to single command only.
*5 Valid only for VPL-EX50/EW5.

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List of SIRCS CODE
(1) 15BIT Category
<Table 4>
*1 Valid only for VPL-EX3/EX4/EX50/EW5
*2 During the normal Standby (Low Power Standby) state, commands other than Power On/Off and Power On of the service direct commands are not accepted.
When the Power On/Off or Power On command is received, the Full Power Standby state is established, and other commands can also be accepted.
(Only for Ver. 1.05 or previous versions of EX4 and ES4. This limitation does not apply to Ver. 1.06 or later versions.)
POWER
*2
ON/OFF
HUE
+
PURPLISH
HUE
_
GREENISH
VOLUME
+
UP
VOLUME
_
DOWN
SHARPNESS
+
SHARP
SHARPNESS
_
SOFT
AUDIO
MUTING
PICTURE
MUTING
STATUS
ON
STATUS
OFF
CURSOR
→
CURSOR
←
CURSOR
↑
CURSOR
↓
CONTRAST
+
HIGH
CONTRAST
_
LOW
COLOR
+
HIGH
COLOR
_
LOW
BRITNESS
+
BRIGHT
BRITNESS
_
DARK
MENU VIDEO INPUT A INPUT B
*1
POWER
*2
ON
POWER
*2
OFF
RGB SIZE RGB SHIFT
INPUT
SELECT ENTER S VIDEO
RESET
x0
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF

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(2) 20BIT Category
<Table 5>
x0
0x
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF
APA DOT
PHASE FREEZE DIGITAL
ZOOM +
V
KEYSTONE
DIGITAL
ZOOM –

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