RS-232 Setup Instructions

Communication Configuration

Baud Rate 19,200bps

Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
Emulation VT100

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

A read request example:

Command to request Brightness setting is (BRT?)

( starts the command

BRT denotes the brightness command

? denotes the read request

) ends the command

The response would appear as (0-22, 10), where

0-22 is the brightness range of the projector.

10 is the current brightness setting

Here are some other examples. To interpret the responses, you may need to refer to the actual list of
commands.

Function Command Response Description

Lamp Hours (LMP?) (0-32767, 250) 250 lamp hours

Aspect Ratio (ARZ?) (0-4, 1) 16:9 aspect ratio

Vertical Keystone (DKC?) (53-203, 60) Vertical keystone set to 60

A write request example:

Command to change Brightness setting to level 10 is (BRT10)

( starts the command

BRT denotes the brightness command

10 denotes the write request

) ends the command

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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.

Function Command Response

Aspect Ratio (ARX2) Sets the aspect ratio to 4:3

Flip the image for (CEL1) Enable ceiling projection

ceiling projection mode. Flips image.

Power up (PWR1) Powers up the projector.

Power down (PWR2) Powers the projector down.

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.

Below is a list of common errors.

Function Command Response Reason

Aspect Ratio (ARZ2)A ? Too many characters

Flip the image (CEILING1) ? Too many characters.

Improper command.

Power Up (PWR99999) ? Invalid value. Too many 9s.

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

Cross reference of Input and associated Source ID

Connector Source ID Source type

M1 0 Digitial computer
M1 1 Digitial video
M1 2 Analog computer
M1 3 Analog component
VESA 4 Analog computer
VESA 5 Analog component
Composite 6 Composite video
S-Video 7 S-Video

Table values are in the format “[Range], Initial value”

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

Auto Video Standard

Enable AVS [0-1], 1 [0-1], 1

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

Tracking [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],

MTS
37 50 50 50
Overscan
OVS [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0

Preset [1- [1- [1- [1- [1- [1- [1- [1-

PST 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10- 5,7,10-
12], 5 12], 7 12], 5 12], 7 12], 5 12], 7 12], 7 12], 7
Red Gain [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
RCG
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Red Offset [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],
RCO
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Sharpness
SHP [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2 [0-4], 2

Sync Threshold Adjust [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100], [0-100],

STH
77 77 77 77 77 77
Color Temp [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4], [0-2,4],
TMP
1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Tint [0-100], [0-100],
TNT
50 50
Save User1 Preset
US1 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0

Save User2 Preset

US2 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0 [0-1], 0

Save User3 Preset

US3 [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

Source Independent Settings

Function Prefix Range Initial

Chime Enable ACE 0-1 1
Auto Power Enable APO 0-1 0
Auto Source Enable ASC 0-1 1
Blank Screen Enable BLK 0-1 0
Serial 1 Baud Rate BR1 4,7 4
Blank Screen Color BSC 0-2 2
Boot Version BVS 3 0
Computer Advance CAD 0-1 0
Color Coordinate Adjust Enable CCA 0-1 0
Source Enable 0 CE0 0-1 1
Source Enable 1 CE1 0-1 1
Source Enable 2 CE2 0-1 1
Source Enable 3 CE3 0-1 1
Ceiling CEL 0-1 0
Current Subsource CRS 0-7 0
Configuration Version CVS 3 0
Horizontal Keystone DKH 0-100 50
Vertical Keystone DKV 0-100 50
Display Messages Enable DMG 0-1 1
Power-up Source DSC 0-3 0
Startup Logo DSU 0-1 0
Echo Received Char 1 EC1 0-1 1
Echo Received Char 2 EC2 0-1 0
Custom Key Program EFK 0-1,3-6,8,10 8
System Error Condition ERR 0-7 0
Flash Mode Reset FMR 0-1 0
Freeze Enabled FRZ 0-1 0
Firmware Version FVS 3 0
Lamp Power IPM 0-1 0
Keycode Entry KEY 0-71 0
Language LAN 0-17 0
Lamp Hours LMP 0-65535 0
Number of lamp resets LMR 0-65535 0
Perform Lamp Reset LRT 0-1 0
Model Name MDL 4 0
Menu Enable MNU 0-1 0
Menu Navigation NAV 0-4 1
Notebook No Dose NND 0-1 1
Number Of PI Binary Connections NPB 0-255 0
OSD Offset OFF 6-46 6
Platform Name PLA 10 0
PI Response String Enable PRE 0-1 1
Power Save Enable PSV 0-1 1
PI Verbose Enable PVE 0-1 0
PI Version PVS 3 0
Power Enable PWR 0-1 0
Rear REA 0-1 0
Resolution String RES 9 0
Factory Reset RST 0-1 0
Source Advance SAD 0-1 0
System Power Enable SPE 0-1 0
Source 1 Program SR1 0-3 0
Source 2 Program SR2 0-3 1
Source 3 Program SR3 0-3 2
Source 4 Program SR4 0-3 3
Source SRC 0-3 0
Screen Save Time SSV 0-5 5
Sequence Version SVS 10 0
System State SYS 0-25 0
Test Pattern Enable TPE 0-1 0
Test Pattern Select TPS 0-21 0
User Preset 1 Saved Status UP1 0-2 0
User Preset 2 Saved Status UP2 0-2 0
User Preset 3 Saved Status UP3 0-2 0
Unit Part Number UPN 5 0
Unit Serial Number USN 12 0
Video Advance VAD 0-1 0
RJ45 Adapter Cable Pin-outs

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

RJ-45 (Male Connector) Pin Numbering

Locking tab shown on bottom

RJ-45 pins are numbered as shown on this male RJ-45 connector

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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Wire Connector Cable as shown in the chart below

DB-9 RJ-45 Signal

8 8 CTS
2 6 RXD to TXD
5 4 Ground
3 5 TXD to RXD
7 7 RTS to CTS