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LANGUAGE
Sets the display language for the menu screen.
ID No. SET
Assigns ID numbers to monitors connected in a daisy chain 
(see page 26), using RS-232C cables.
The numbers 1 to 255 are available for ID numbers.
If “0” is set, the system regards this as the state where no ID 
number is set.
PICTURE FLIP
A picture flips to appear.
STANDARDMIRROR
ROTATEUPSIDE DOWN
ABCABC
ABCABC
POWER ON DELAY
You can delay the screen display after the monitor is turned 
on. The period can be set up to 60 seconds in units of one 
second. When this function is activated, the power LED 
flashes (at approx. 1 second interval) in orange. This function 
is disabled when 0 is specified.
OPTION
DATE/TIME SETTING
Set the date and time. Press  or  to select the date 
and time, and press  or  to change the numerical 
values.
Set the date in “Year/Month/Day” order.
Set the time on a 24-hour basis.
SCHEDULE (See page 22.)
You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off.
DVI SELECT
Selects equipment that is to be connected to the PC1/AV1 
input terminal.
BNC SELECT
Selects equipment that is to be connected to the PC3/AV2 
input terminals.
QUICK SHOOT
Reduces the visual lag inherent in fast-motion scenes.
COLOR SYSTEM
Select the colour system of the AV equipment which is 
connected to AV3 input terminal. (AUTO / PAL / PAL-60 / 
SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43) 
When AUTO is selected, the colour system is automatically 
set according to the input signal.
AUDIO OUTPUT
Sets the volume of sound output from the PC/AV audio 
output terminals.
VARIABLE ..........  You can adjust the volume using VOLUME.
FIXED .................Fixes the sounds.
480LINES (PC2/PC3)
If a computer connected to the PC2/PC3 input terminal has 
a resolution of 640 x 480 or 848 x 480, make a selection 
according to the resolution.
768LINES (PC2/PC3)
If a computer connected to the PC2/PC3 input terminal has a 
resolution of 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768 or 1360 x 768, make a 
selection according to the resolution.
SELF ADJUST
On a PC2/PC3 screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 or 
higher, specify whether to perform screen adjustment 
automatically or not. When ON is selected, the screen is 
automatically adjusted when the timing of input signals 
varies. “ADJUSTING” appears on the screen during the 
adjustment.
POWER MANAGEMENT
POWER MANAGEMENT determines whether or not to 
switch modes from no signal to the input signal standby 
mode when the PC screen is displayed.
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Menu Items
TIPS
•  When WHITE BALANCE is set to THRU, BLACK LEVEL, CONTRAST and GAMMA cannot be set.
•  If COLOR MODE is set to sRGB or VIVID, the following 
items cannot be set. 
WHITE BALANCE, PRESET, R-/G-/B-CONTRAST, COPY 
TO USER, and GAMMA
Dual screen display
You can display the screens of the PC input signal and AV 
input signal simultaneously.
Set this function with “PIP MODES” in the PIP/PbyP menu.
PIP
Main screen
Sub screen
A sub screen is displayed 
inside a main screen.
PbyP
Main screenSub screen
A main screen and a sub 
screen are displayed in a 
line.
PbyP2
Main screenSub screen
Displays a main screen 
which measures 1280 
pixels in the longest 
direction and a sub screen 
in a line.
*  The currently selected input signal is displayed on the main 
screen.
*  You cannot simultaneously display the screens of signals 
of the same type, such as two types of PC input signals or 
two types of AV input signals. 
TIPS
•  You might infringe on a copyright of the author which is 
protected by copyright law when you display the images of 
the computer screen and television/VCR simultaneously for 
profit-making or to show the image to the public.
•  The screen size for dual-screen display is the same as the 
screen size for single-screen display. The DotbyDot screen 
is displayed in NORMAL size except when it is set as the 
PIP main screen.
•  When dual-screen display is selected, the screen cannot 
be enlarged.
•  When dual-screen display is selected, the following  adjustments of ADVANCED are invalid and adjusting is 
disabled. 
3D-NR, MPEG-NR and 3D-Y/C
ENLARGE (PC input)
ENLARGE MODE
Sets the number of screen splits used for the enlargement. 
(See page 21.)
ENLARGE POS
Specify the split screen to be displayed when the 
enlargement function is used. (See page 21.)
BEZEL H / BEZEL V
Sets the frame width of the display when the enlargement 
function is used. 
H-POS
Adjust the horizontal position of the enlarged screen.
V-POS
Adjust the vertical position of the enlarged screen.
PIP/PbyP
PIP MODES
Sets the display method.
OFF  .........Displays one screen.
PIP ...........Displays a sub screen inside a main screen.
PbyP  ........Displays a main screen and a sub screen in a line.
PbyP2 ......Displays a main screen which measures 1280 
pixels in the longest direction and a sub screen in 
a line.
PIP SIZE
Sets the size of the sub screen in PIP mode.
PIP H-POS
Adjusts the horizontal position of the sub screen in PIP 
mode.
PIP V-POS
Adjusts the vertical position of the sub screen in PIP mode.
PIP BLEND
In PIP mode, use this menu item to display the sub screen 
transparently.
PIP SOURCE
Selects the input signal of the sub screen in PIP, PbyP, or 
PbyP2 mode.
SOUND CHANGE
Sets the sound which is output in PIP, PbyP, or PbyP2 mode.
If the main screen is displayed as a full screen by the AUTO 
OFF function, the sound for the main screen is output even 
when the sound for the sub screen is specified.   
MAIN POS
Sets the position of the main screen in PbyP or PbyP2 mode.
PbyP2 POS
Sets the position of the sub screen in PbyP2 mode. 
AUTO OFF
Sets the display method when no signals for the sub screen 
are input in PIP, PbyP, or PbyP2 mode.
MANUAL  ....... Displays a main screen and a black sub 
screen.
AUTO ............
Displays the main screen as a full screen.
 
						

							
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Menu Items
Enlarge
You can align 4, 9, 16, or 25 monitors and integrate them into a single large screen to display.
Enlarged views of separated images are displayed in each monitor.
1
3
0
2
4 monitors
9 monitors
16 monitors
25 monitors
012
456
8910
3
7
11
12131415
012
567
101112
3
8
13
15161718
20212223
4
9
14
19
24
Original image
012
345
678
TIPS
• AV input signals cannot be used for the Enlarge function.
• To integrate 9 or more monitors using PC1 signals, a splitter for the video signal (commercially available) is required.
• When connected in PC2/PC3, a splitter for the video signal (commercially available) is required.
 
						

							
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Menu Items
SCHEDULE
You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off.
Set this function with “SCHEDULE” in the OPTION menu. (See 
page 19.)
SCHEDULE
No.POWERDAY OF THE WEEKTIMEINPUT
XXXX/XX/XX XXX  XX:XX:XX PC2 ANALOG
(2)
OK…
[MENU]
1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8 V: 60 Hz    H: 48.4 kHz
(1)(3) (4)(5)
1.  Press  or  to select the SCHEDULE number, and 
press .
2.  Set the SCHEDULE. (See the description below.)
Press  or  to select items, and press  or  to 
change the setting.
3.  Press MENU.
SCHEDULE becomes effective.
(1)
●: SCHEDULE effective-: SCHEDULE not effective
(2) POWER
ON :  Switches the monitor on at the specified time.OFF : Switches the monitor off at the specified time and puts the monitor in standby mode.
(3) DAY OF THE WEEK
Specifies the day of the week to execute the SCHEDULE.
ONLY ONCE: Executes the SCHEDULE once on the specified day.
Specify the day of the week to execute the SCHEDULE.
EVERY WEEK: Executes the SCHEDULE on the specified day of the week 
every week. Specify the day of the week to execute the 
SCHEDULE. 
Periodic setting such as “Monday through Friday” is also 
possible.
EVERY DAY:
Executes the SCHEDULE every day regardless of the day 
of the week.
(4) TIME
Specifies the time to execute the SCHEDULE.
Set the time on a 24-hour basis.
(5) INPUT
Specifies the input mode at power-on. When not specifying, 
the screen at the previous power-off appears.
Input modes displayed on “PC1/AV1” depend on DVI 
SELECT settings.
Input modes displayed on “PC3/AV2” depend on BNC 
SELECT settings.
Caution
•  Do not switch off the main power after setting the 
SCHEDULE.
• Specify the correct date and time. (See pages 14 and 19.) 
SCHEDULE does not function unless the date and time are 
specified.
• Check regularly that the set date and time are correct.
TIPS
•  Up to 8 SCHEDULE items can be registered.
•  Setting the SCHEDULE flashes the power LED alternately 
in red and orange in standby mode.
•  A SCHEDULE that has a large number has precedence 
over that of a small number when schedules overlap.
ADVANCED items (AV input) (See page 18.)
FLESH TONE
Adjust the hue control.
3D-NR
Reduce the noise of playback images on video.
Setting a higher level reduces more noise. However, it may 
cause blurring on an image.
MPEG-NR
Reduce block noise caused by digital compression.
3D-Y/C (AV3)
Specify whether to perform 3-dimension Y/C separation.
If dot interference or cross-colour is occurring in fast-motion 
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Adjustments for PC screen display
Automatic adjustment
When you use the PC2 input terminal or PC3 input terminals 
to display a PC screen for the first time, or when you change 
the setting of the PC, use the automatic screen adjustment.
1. Switch the input to PC2 or to PC3 and display the 
adjustment pattern. (See the description below.)
2. Press MENU and use  or  to display the SCREEN 
menu.
3.  Press 
 and select “AUTO”.
4.  Press 
.
  The automatic adjustment is complete in several seconds.
5.  Press 
MENU twice to close the menu screen.
TIPS
•  If the screen cannot be adjusted properly with one 
automatic adjustment, repeat the automatic adjustment two 
or three times. Try manual adjustment if necessary. 
Screen display for adjustment
Before making adjustments in the SCREEN menu or 
PICTURE menu, display an image to brighten the entire 
screen. If you are using a Windows PC, use the adjustment 
pattern on the supplied CD-ROM.
Opening the adjustment pattern
1.  Load the supplied CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
2.  Open the CD-ROM in [My Computer].
3.  Double-click [Adj_uty.exe].
  The adjustment pattern will appear.
  Adjust the screen automatically or manually.
4.  When adjustment is finished, press the [Esc] on  the computer’s keyboard to quit the adjustment 
programme.
5.  Eject the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
TIPS
•  If the display mode on the computer you are using is 
65,000 colours, the colour levels in the colour pattern may 
appear differently or greyscale may appear to be coloured. 
(This is due to the specifications of the input signal and is 
not a malfunction.)
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Initialisation (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting
You can return the settings to their factory-preset values and 
restrict operations.
1. After pressing SIZE for about 5 seconds, press  , 
 ,  , and  in that order.
OFF
ON
ON
UNLOCKE
D
FUNCTION1/1
ALL RESET
ADJUSTMENT LOCK
OSD DISPLA
Y
LED
RS-232
C
END···[MENU]
2. Select and set the items.
ALL RESET
Resets the settings to the factory default settings.
Press  , select “ON” and then press MENU .
After initialisation, turn the main power switch off and 
then back on.
ADJUSTMENT LOCK
You can disable operations on the monitor and the 
remote control unit that use buttons.
OFF  ...Enables operation.
1 ........Disables all operations other than turning power 
on/off and FUNCTION.
2 ........Only the FUNCTION operation is enabled. 
Disables all operations other than FUNCTION (not 
even power on/off).
OSD DISPLAY
Hides/shows menus. 
The FUNCTION screen cannot be hidden.
ON ...........Displays the menus.
OFF  .........Hides the menus.
LED
Specifies whether to light power LEDs.
ON ...........Lights power LEDs.
OFF .........Does not light power LEDs.
RS-232C
Specifies whether to allow control via RS-232C (see 
page 25).
LOCKED .............Disables control via RS-232C.
UNLOCKED........Enables control via RS-232C.
3. Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
 
						

							
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC
You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM 
port) on the PC.
You can also connect multiple monitors via a daisy chain by 
using a PC. By assigning ID numbers to each monitor (see 
page 26), you can make input mode selection/adjustment or 
can check the status of a specific monitor.
PC connection
One-to-one connection with a PC
Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM 
port (RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on 
the monitor.
RS-232C straight cable (commercially available)
To COM port
PC
RS-232C input terminal
Daisy chain connection…Advanced operation
Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM 
port (RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on 
the first monitor. 
Next, connect RS-232C straight cable to the first monitor
’s 
RS-232C output terminal and to the second monitor’s
 
RS-232C input terminal. Connect in the same way to the third 
and subsequent monitors.
Up to 25 monitors can be connected. (Depending on the 
length of the cable used and the surrounding environment.)
RS-232C straight cables (commercially available)
First monitorSecond monitor
PC
To COM port
RS-232C output terminal
RS-232C input terminal
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match 
the monitor’s communication settings as follows:
Baud rate9600 bpsStop bit1 bit
Data length8 bitsFlow controlNone
Parity bitNone
Communication procedure
Command format
When a command is sent from the PC to the monitor, the 
monitor operates according to the received command and 
sends a response message to the PC.
C1C2C3C4P1 P2P3P4
Return code
Command field (4 prescribed alphanumerical characters)
Parameter field (4 character string comprised of: 0-9, +, -, space, ?)
 Example:  VOLM0030
  VOLM 
   30
*  Be sure to input 4 characters for the parameter. Pad with 
spaces (“”) if necessary.  
(“  ” is a return code (0DH, 0AH or 0DH))
Wrong  : VOLM30
Right  : VOLM    30
When inputting a negative value, specify a numerical value in 
three digits.
 Example: AUTR-009
Do not use spaces for MPOS, DATE, and SC01 through 
SC08. Specify parameters using a specified number of 
characters.
 Example: MPOS010097
If a command has “R” listed for “DIRECTION” in the 
“RS-232C command table” on page 29, the current value can 
be returned by using “?” as the parameter.
 Example:
VOLM ? ? ? ?←From PC to monitor (How much is current volume setting?)
30←From monitor to PC (Current volume setting: 30)
*  If an ID number (see page 26) has been assigned 
(For example, ID number = 1)
VOLM ?←From PC to monitor
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Response code format
When a command has been executed correctly
O KReturn code(0DH, 0AH)
A response is returned after a command is executed.
*  If an ID number has been assigned
O KSPC 0 01
ID number of responding monitor
Space (20H)Return code(0DH, 0AH)
When a command has not been executed
R REReturn code(0DH, 0AH)
*  If an ID number has been assigned
R RESPC 0 01
ID number
Space (20H)Return code(0DH, 0AH)
TIPS
•  “ERR” is returned when there is no relevant command or 
when the command cannot be used in the current state of 
the monitor.
•   If communication has not been established for reasons 
such as a bad connection between the PC and monitor, 
nothing is returned (not even ERR).
•   If no monitor has been assigned the designated ID number 
(e.g. if the command IDSL0002  is used, but no monitor 
with ID number: 2 is found), no response is returned.
If execution of the command is taking some time
I
W TAReturn code(0DH, 0AH)
When the following commands are used, “WAIT” is returned. 
In this case, a value will be returned if you wait a while. Do not 
send any command during this period.
No ID number is attached to WAIT response.
•  Commands which return WAIT:
1.  When repeater control is used
2.  When an IDSL or IDLK command is used
3.  When one of the following commands is used: RSET,  INPS, ASNC, WIDE, EMAG, EPOS, PXSL, POWR, 
AGIN, MWIN, MWIP, MWPP, ESTG
When control via RS-232C is locked (to prevent use) using 
the operation lock function (see page 24)
E
C DKOLReturn code(0DH, 0AH)
Communication interval
•  After OK or ERR is returned, you must send the following 
commands.
  To set a timeout for the command response, specify 10  seconds or longer.
•  Provide an interval of 100 ms or more between the 
command response and the transmission of the next 
command.
VOLM0020
OK
INPS0001
WAIT
OK
Interval of 100 ms or more
Advanced operation
This section explains commands for daisy chain connection. 
The basic communication procedure is the same as in the 
“One-to-one connection with a PC” section.
ID numbers
You can assign a unique ID number to each monitor (see 
page 19). This allows you to control a particular monitor in a 
daisy chain of monitors.
You can assign ID numbers either from the menu screen (using 
the remote control) or from the PC using RS-232C cable.
[Example]
ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3ID number: 4
If monitors are connected as shown above, you can 
execute commands like “Set the volume of the monitor with 
ID 4 to 20”.
When controlling monitors linked in a daisy chain by 
designating ID numbers, you should basically avoid any 
duplication of ID numbers.
ID numbers do not have to be assigned in ascending order 
starting from the PC. They can also be connected as shown 
below.
[Example]
ID number: 3ID number: 2 ID number: 4ID number: 1
 
						

							
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Commands for ID control
The command examples shown on this page assume the 
following connection and ID number set up.
ID number: 1ID number: 2 ID number: 3ID number: 4
IDST ......... A monitor receiving this command sets its own ID 
number in the parameter field.
 Example:
IDST0001
OK 001←The ID number of this monitor is set to 1.
TIPS
You can automatically assign ID numbers by using the IDST 
command with the Repeater control (see “Repeater control” 
on page 28).
For example, using the command “IDST001+” automatically 
sets the ID numbers, as shown below.
[Example]
ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3ID number: 4
IDST001 +←ID setting command with repeater control
WAIT
OK 001←“OK” response from ID number: 1
OK 002←“OK” response from ID number: 2
OK 003←“OK” response from ID number: 3
OK 004←“OK” response from ID number: 4 (End)
IDSL ........The parameter of this command sets the ID number 
of the monitor. The monitor is subject to the next 
command.
 Example: 
IDSL0002←The next command is for the monitor with 
ID number: 2.
WAIT←Searching for monitor with ID number: 2
OK   002←Found monitor with ID number: 2
VOLM0030←Sets volume of monitor with ID number: 2 to 30.
WAIT←Processing
OK   002←OK response from monitor with ID number: 2
VOLM0020←Sets volume to 20.
OK   001←The volume of the monitor with ID number: 1 (the one directly connected to the PC) is set to 20.*
*   The IDSL command is effective only once, for the 
immediately succeeding command.
IDLK ........The parameter of this command sets the ID 
number of the monitor. The monitor is subject to all 
subsequent commands.
 Example: 
IDLK0002←Following commands are for the monitor 
with ID number: 2.
WAIT←Searching for monitor with ID number: 2
OK   002←Found monitor with ID number: 2
VOLM0030←Sets volume of monitor with ID number: 2 to 30.*
WAIT←Processing
OK   002
VOLM0020←Sets volume of monitor with ID number: 2 to 20.*
WAIT
OK   002
IDLK0000←Canceling fixed ID number setting
WAIT←Canceling IDLK
OK   002←Cancelation complete
VOLM0010
OK   001←The volume of the monitor with ID number: 1 (the one directly connected to the PC) is set to 10. (IDLK is canceled.)
*   The IDLK command remains effective until it is canceled, or power is shut off.
IDCK ........Provides screen display of the ID number currently 
assigned to a monitor, and the ID number currently 
set for IDLK (if any).
 Example:
(After executing IDLK0002)
IDCK0000←(Parameter has no meaning.)
ID : 001    IDLK : 002←Returned response. The ID number is also displayed on the monitor screen.
IDCK000 + ←Repeater control (If a command is used with repeater control, ID 
designation using IDSL or IDLK is 
canceled.)
WAITID : 001    IDLK : 000
ID : 002    IDLK : 000
ID : 003    IDLK : 000
ID : 004    IDLK : 000
 
						

							
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Repeater control
This system has a function to allow setting of multiple 
monitors connected in a daisy chain using a single command. 
This function is called repeater control. You can use Repeater 
control function without assigning ID numbers.
[Example]
Set 1Set 2Set 3Set 4
*   If monitors are connected as shown above, you can execute a command like “Set all monitors’ input settings to 
PC1 DIGITAL”.
Repeater control command
Repeater control is achieved by setting the FOURTH 
CHARACTER of the parameter to “+”.
Example:
VOLM030 +←Sets volume of all monitors to 30.
In repeater control, responses are returned by all the 
connected monitors.
If you want to determine that a value has been returned by a 
specific set, assign ID numbers to each monitor in advance.
When some monitors do not return their responses, the 
probable cause is that the monitors could not receive the 
command or command processing is not complete. Do not 
send a new command.
Example:  (When 4 monitors are connected, and 
assigned ID numbers: 1 through 4)
VOLM030 +
WAIT
OK   001
OK   002
OK   003
OK   004←If 4 monitors are connected in 
a chain, reliable operation can 
be ensured by sending a new 
command only after a reply 
has been returned by 4th (last) 
monitor.
Repeater control can also be used for reading settings.
Example:
VOLM ? ? ? +
WAIT
10   001 Volume settings for all monitors 
are returned.
20   002
30   003
30   004
TIPS
•  If repeater control is used during ID designation (IDSL, 
IDLK), the ID designation is canceled.
•  Commands that use parameters consisting of more than 
four characters can not be controlled by repeater control.