<SERIAL IN> terminal
The <SERIAL IN> terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and
controlled from a computer.
Connection
When connecting directly
When connecting with DIGITAL LINK compatible devices
D-Sub 9p (female)
D-Sub 9p (male)
Computer
Communication cable (straight)
LAN cable (straight)
D-Sub 9p (male)
Communication cable (straight)
Computer
(Not available for PT-VMZ40)
Projector connecting terminals
D-Sub 9p (female)
DIGITAL LINK
DIGITAL LINK
DIGITAL LINK compatible device
Projector connecting terminals
Note
f
The destination of [RS-232C] (
x
page 87) must be set according to the connection method.
f
When connecting by a DIGITAL LINK compatible device, set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[ECO MANAGEMENT]
→
[STANDBY
MODE] (
x
page 86) to [NORMAL] to control the projector in standby mode.
When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the projector cannot be controlled during standby.
Pin assignments and signal names
D-Sub 9-pin (female)
Outside view
Pin No.
Signal name
Details
(9)
(6)
(5)
(1)
(1)
―
NC
(2)
TXD
Transmitted data
(3)
RXD
Received data
(4)
―
NC
(5)
GND
Earth
(6)
―
NC
(7)
CTS
Connected internally
(8)
RTS
(9)
―
NC
Communication conditions (Factory default)
Signal level
RS-232C-compliant
Sync. method
Asynchronous
Baud rate
9 600 bps
Parity
None
Character length
8 bits
Stop bit
1 bit
X parameter
None
S parameter
None
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Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information
