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Communication Configuration
Required Cables
Null modem cable - female to female DB9 connector (9-pin serial)
RJ45 to DB9 adapter - InFocus part# SP-RJ45-ADPT
See the end of document for wiring diagram and instructions.
Control Software
You can use any one of a variety of available RS-232 programs to control a projector. Hyperterminal, for
example, comes with all versions of Microsoft Windows. Also consider Look RS232 (available at
www.lookrs232.com/). Some programs will allow you to assign RS-232 strings to hot keys or buttons.
Companies such as Crestron (www.crestron.com) and AMX (www.amx.com) make RS-232 control boxes
that make it easier to control your projector.
Command Format
All InFocus projectors use ASCII format command format. All commands consist of 3 alpha characters
followed by a request and all enclosed by parentheses. The request can be a read request (indicated by a
“?”) or a write request (indicated by 1 to 4 ASCII digits).
A read request will report information to you, such as lamp hours. A write request is to tell the projector to
change a setting.
Command Examples
Here are some other examples. To interpret the responses, you may need to refer to the actual list of
commands.
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Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute. If a number greater than the maximum range is
received, it is automatically set to the maximum number for that function. If a command is received that is
not understood, a "?" is returned. With absolute settings, "0" is off, 1-9999 is on.
Here are some other examples. Refer to the projector’s command list for other commands.
NOTE To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next
command.
Error Conditions
Not all commands are supported for all projectors. If an unsupported command is issued, the command
will be ignored. If a command is received that is not understood, a ? character will be returned indicating
the command was not understood.
Most programs do not require a line feed after a command. Using a line feed, may cause the projector to
respond with a “?” indicating an invalid command. Commands should respond within seconds of entering
a command. If it does not, then there may issues with your connection, syntax or RS-232 software.
Limitations
The CLI cannot respond to commands coming in at a high-rate. Therefore, a delay must occur between
commands to ensure that the command gets properly executed. To assure the projector can process a
command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command.
Some commands may only be valid when the projector is receiving an active computer or video signal. If
a setting is not an active feature in the menu, the CLI command will not work. For example: aspect ratio,
color and tint are functions that require an active source.
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Source Dependent Settings
Function Prefix SCR 0 SCR 1 SCR 2 SCR 3 SCR 4 SCR 5 SCR 6 SCR 7
Auto Color Space Enable
ACS [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1
Auto Image
AIM [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0
Aspect Ratio
ARZ [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2 [1-3], 2
Blue Gain [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
BCG
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
BrilliantColor Look
BCL [0-1], 1 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 1 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0
Blue Offset [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
BCO
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Brightness [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
BRT
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Color [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
CLR
50 50 50 50
Contrast [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
CON
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Color Space
CSM [0-3], 0 [0-3], 0 [0-2], 0 [0-2], 0 [0-2], 0 [0-2], 0
Green Gain [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
GCG
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Green Offset [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
GCO
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Horizontal Position [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
HPS
32 50 50 50
Phase [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
MSS
49 49 49 49
Audio Mute
MTE [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0
Audio Volume [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
VOL
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Vertical Position [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
VPS
88 50 50 50 50
Video Standard [1-2, 5], [1-2, 5],
VSU
1 1
White Peaking [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
WPK
100 60 100 60 100 60 60 60
Most RJ-45 to DB9 adapters ship fully assembled, however, some are available only partially assembled,
allowing them to be customized if necessary. Additionally, some organizations may wish to build their own
adapters. The pin-outs below are provided to enable the completion of these adapters.
DB-9 (Female) to RJ-45 (Male) RS-232 Serial Null Modem Adapter Wiring
Pin 5 Pin 1
Pin 9 Pin 6
DB-9 Serial pins are numbered as shown on the female DB-9 connector
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