Projector LG Minibeam User Manual

							121EXTERNAL	CONTROL	DEVICE	SETUP
EXTERNAL	CONTROL	DEVICE 	
SETUP
Connect the RS-232C (serial connector) of the PC to the RS-232C connector at the back of the Projector.
You need to purchase a cable to connect the RS-232C connectors as it is not provided as an accessory.
Use a RS-232C cable to remotely control the Projector (see Figure 1). 
(Projector)
(PC)
RS-232C IN
Figure	1: RS-232 Connection Diagram
PC Projector
96
5 12
3
4
5
6
7
82
3
4
5
6
7
8RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTSRXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
* There is no connection to Pin 1 and Pin 9.
Set	ID
For Set ID number, see "Real	data	mapping	 (Hexadecimal	 →	Decimal)".
1 Press SETTINGS to access the main menus.
2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION	1 and press OK.
3 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Set	ID and press OK.
4 Scroll left or right to select a set ID number and select Close. The adjustment range is 1-99.
5 When you are finished, press EXIT.  
						

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Communication	Parameters
Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART)
Data length : 8 bits
Parity : None
Stop bit : 1 bit
Communication code : ASCII code
Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Command	reference	list
Command1Command2Data
(Hexadecimal)
01. Power*ka00 to 01
02. Aspect Ratiokc125 page
03. Screen Mutekd126 page
04. Volume Muteke00 to 01
05. Volume Controlkf00 to 64
06. Contrastkg00 to 64
07. Brightnesskh00 to 64
08. Colorki00 to 64
09. Tintkj00 to 64
10. Sharpnesskk00 to 32
11. OSD Selectkl00 to 01
12.  Remote Control Lock Modekm00 to 01
13. Balancekt00 to 64
14. Color Temperatureku00 to 04
15. Equalizerjv130 page
16. Tune Commandma131 page
17.  Channel Add/Delmb00 to 01
18. KeymcKEY CODES
19. Energy Savingnp00 to 02
20. Input select (Main)xb134 page
21. 3Dxt134 page
22. Extended 3Dxv135 page
23. Auto  Configureju135 page
* Note:   During playing media, all commands except Power (ka) and Key (mc) are not executed and treated as NG.  
						

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Transmission	/	Receiving	Protocol
Transmission
[Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
[Command 1] : First command to control the Projector. (j, k, m or x)
[Command 2] : Second command to control the Projector.
[Set ID] :  You can adjust the [Set ID] to choose desired projector ID number in option menu. Adjustment range in Projector is 1 to 99.  If [Set ID] value is selected to ‘0’, every connected set can be controlled. *  [Set ID] is indicated as decimal (1 to 99) on menu and as Hexadecimal (0x00 to 0x63) on transmission/receiving protocol.
[DATA]  :   To transmit command data (hexadecimal). Transmit ‘FF’ data to read status of command.
[Cr] : Carriage Return - ASCII code ‘0x0D’
[   ] : Space – ASCII code ‘0x20’
OK	Acknowledgement
[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
The set transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving normal data. At this time, if the data is data read mode, it indicates present status data. If the data is data write mode, it return\
s the data of the PC computer.
Error	 Acknowledgement
[Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x]
The set transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based on this format when receiving abnormal data from non-viable functions or communication errors.
Data 00  : Illegal Code  
						

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Real	data	mapping	(Hexadecimal	→	Decimal)
•	When you enter the [data] in hexadecimal, refer to following conversion table.
•	Channel Tune (ma) Command uses two-byte hexadecimal value([data]) to select channel number.
00 : Step 032 : Step 50 (Set ID 50)   FE : Step 254
01 : Step 1 (Set ID 1)33 : Step 51 (Set ID 51)   FF : Step 255
.........
0A : Step 10 (Set ID 10)63 : Step 99 (Set ID 99)01 00 : Step 256
.........
0F : Step 15 (Set ID 15)C7 : Step 19927 0E : Step 9998
10 : Step 16 (Set ID 16)C8 : Step 20027 0F : Step 9999
.........  
						

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* Commands may work differently depending on model and signal.
01. Power (Command: k a)
 ►To control Power *On or Off of the set.
Transmission [k][a][  ][Set ID][  ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 : Power Off  01 : *Power On
Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
 ►To Show Projector is Power On or *Off
Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]
Ack [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x]
* Similarly, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement feedback presents status about each function.
02. Aspect Ratio (Command: k c) (Main Picture Size)
 ►To adjust the screen format. (Main picture format) You can also adjust the screen format using the Aspect Ratio in the Q.MENU or PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data
01 : Normal screen (4:3) 02 : Wide screen (16:9)
04 : Zoom 06 : Set by Program
08 : Full 09 : *Just Scan
10 to 1F : Cinema Zoom 1 to 16 
Ack [c][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* Using the PC input, you can select 16:9, 4:3 or Full screen aspect ratio.
* In DTV/HDMI/Component mode (high-definition), Just Scan is available.  
						

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03. Screen Mute (Command: k d)
 ►To select screen mute on/off.
Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data
00 :  Screen mute off (Picture on) Video mute off
01 : Screen mute on (Picture off)
10 : Video mute on
Ack [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* In case of video mute on only, Projector will display On Screen 
Display(OSD). But, in case of Screen mute on, Projector will not display OSD.
04. Volume Mute (Command: k e)
 ►To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control.
Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data
00 : Volume mute on (Volume off)
01 : Volume mute off (Volume on)
Ack [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
05. Volume Control (Command: k f)
 ►To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control.
Transmission [k][f][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :   00 to Max : 64
Ack [f][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]  
						

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06. Contrast (Command: k g)
 ►To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :  00 to Max : 64
Ack [g][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
07. Brightness (Command: k h)
 ►To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust brightness in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :  00 to Max : 64
Ack [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
08. Color (Command: k i)
 ►To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :  00 to Max : 64
Ack [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
09. Tint (Command: k j)
 ►To adjust the screen tint. You can also adjust tint in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Red :   00 to Green : 64
Ack [j][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]  
						

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10. Sharpness (Command: k k)
 ►To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE menu.
Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :  00 to Max : 32
Ack [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
11. OSD Select (Command: k l)
 ►To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when controlling remotely.
Transmission [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 :  OSD off  01 : OSD on
Ack [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
12. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command: k m)
 ►To lock the joystick buttons on the projector and remote control.
Transmission [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data 00 : Lock off  01 : Lock on
Ack [m][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* If you are not using the remote control, use this mode. When main power is off & on (plug-off and plug-in, after 20 - 30 seconds), external control lock is released.
* In the standby mode (DC off by off timer or ‘ka’, ‘mc’ command), and if key lock is on, Projector will not turn on by power on key of IR & Local\
 Key.  
						

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13. Balance (Command: k t)
 ►To adjust balance. You can also adjust balance in the AUDIO menu.
Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data Min :  00 to Max : 64
Ack [t][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
14. Color Temperature (Command: k u)
 ►Adjusts the value of color temperature.
Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
Data
00 : Medium  01 : Cool
02: Warm 04: Natural
* Data 03 is not used.
Ack [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]  
						

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15. Equalizer (Command : j v)
 ►Adjust EQ of the set.
Transmission [j][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]
00000 00 0
MSB
Frequency DataLSB
765Frequency43210Step
0001st Band000000(decimal)
0012nd Band000011(decimal)
0103rd Band..................
0114th Band1001119(decimal)
1005th Band1010021(decimal)
Ack [v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK/NG][Data][x]
* It depends upon model, and can adjust when sound mode is EQ adjustable value.