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RS-232 CONTROL
The StretcherPro-HD may also be controlled via RS-232 commands. This feature requires that an RS-232 card is
installed in your computer or a USB to RS-232 adapter. Check the RS-232 connections on your computer and the
StretcherPro-HD to determine if you need a male to male, female to female or male to female cable.
Establish a connection to StretcherPro-HD :
1. Connect a straight-through RS-232 cable to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RS-232 port of the StretcherPro-HD .
3. Power on the device.
If you need to identify the COM port used by your computer do the following:
1. Click on the start button.
2. Click on Control Panel.
3. Click on Device Manager.
4. Click on the arrow next to Ports (COM & LPT).
You should see the name of your adapter and the COM port number in use.
Setting up the Terminal Application:
Run the terminal client of your choice such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY.
Select the correct COM port on the PC.
Use the following connection settings: 115200, N, 8, 1, no flow control.
Once the connection is established type ? And hit <Enter>. The StretcherPro-HD should respond with a firmware
version number and a list of available commands as shown below.
StretcherHD 1.22.22
main menu
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-i -system information
-v -display mode and video options
-e -edid/hotplug
-a -audio
-o -osd navigator and parts load
-fr Reset to factory defaults (Not shown on menu.)
? -help
To display the video menu:
Type –v <Enter> ? <Enter>
StretcherHD 1.22.22
video menu
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f -clone input to outputs in full
dh -horizontal dual
dv -vertical dual
v -videowall
s -stretch across 4 screens
fl -flip [output channel] [ 1:flip | 2:unflip ]
o -[1-1080P60|2-1080P30]
ex -exit to main menu
? -help
To return to the main menu:
Type ex <Enter> ? <Enter>
