MDSC-1119 - Monitor Barco - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Medical-grade LCD Monitor
Display Size	19 inches (diagonal)
Resolution	1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Aspect Ratio	5:4
Inputs	VGA, DVI-D, S-Video, Composite, SDI, HDMI (via adapter)
Contrast Ratio	1000:1 (typical)
Brightness	300 cd/m² (typical)
RS232 Control	Yes, via ASCII protocol (3-wire, no handshaking)
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	<50W (typical)
Weight	Approximately 8 kg (with stand)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 430 x 200 mm (with stand)
Adjustable Functions	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness, Phase, Frequency, Color Temperature, Gamma, DICOM
Special Features	Picture-in-Picture (PIP), GPIO, OSD languages (EN, FR, DE, ES)
Cleaning	Use soft cloth with mild cleaner; avoid abrasive liquids or solvents
Safety	Do not open; risk of electric shock; use grounded outlet
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact Barco service for replacement parts; no user-serviceable parts inside

Frequently Asked Questions - MDSC-1119 Barco

How do I connect the monitor to a computer via RS232?

Use a 3-wire cable (RX, TX, GND) without handshaking. Default baud rate is 9600, but can be changed via OSD. Commands start with '&&' and end with ';'.

How can I adjust the brightness using ASCII commands?

Send CMD, BRI, <value> where value is 0-200. Example: CMD, BRI, 50 sets brightness to 50. Use RV, BRI to read current value.

What inputs are available on the MDSC-1119?

Inputs include VGA, DVI-D, S-Video, Composite, SDI, and more. Use RV, INPN, <number> to see the name of each input slot.

How do I enable Picture-in-Picture (PIP)?

Use CMD, PIPL, <layout number> where layout 1-4 are user-defined and layout 0 turns PIP off. Example: CMD, PIPL, 2 sets layout 2.

Can I set a custom color temperature?

Yes. Use CMD, CTMPV, <number> to select a preset (e.g., 18 for 6500K) or CMD, UCTMP, R, G, B for custom RGB gains (10-1000 each).

How do I restore factory settings?

Send CMD, RST – this will reset all settings and restart the display. All user profiles will be lost.

What is the DICOM function for?

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a display function that sets the grayscale response to meet medical imaging standards. Use CMD, DFC, 3 to enable DICOM.

How can I lock the front buttons?

Use CMD, KEY, 0 to disable all keys, or CMD, KEYM, 0 to disable only the menu key. Press and hold Up and Down for 2 seconds to unlock.

What baud rates are supported for RS232?

Supported baud rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. Change via OSD or CMD, BAUD, <number> (1-5).

How do I clean the monitor screen?

Turn off the monitor and unplug. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water or a mild cleaner. Do not spray directly on screen; avoid ammonia or abrasive cleaners.

USER MANUAL MDSC-1119 Barco

MDSC-1119 and MDSC-2124

ASCII Communication Protocol Manual

K5904075-05

January 2009

Table of contents

1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 5

2. RS232 INFORMATION 5

2.1. Connection of Signals 5

2.2. Data Format.... 5

1. COMMAND PROTOCOL....5

3.3. Different Command Types....6

3.3.1. Control command (CMD) 6

3.3.2. Read Value command (RV) 7

3.3.3. Minimum command (Mm)......8

3.3.4. Maximum command (MM) 9

1. OVERVIEW OF COMMANDS 10

4.4. Input Selection commands 10

4.4.1. INP 10

4.4.2. INPA 11

4.5. Adjustments commands.... 12

4.5.1. BRI 12

4.5.2. CON....13

4.5.3. SAT (Color in OSD) 13

4.5.4. HUE 14

4.5.5. SRP....15

4.5.6. APOS (Autosetup) 15

4.5.7. AGC (Autosetup).... 15

4.5.8. APHA (Autosetup) 16

4.5.9. NXP (Autosetup) 16

4.5.10.SCL 16

4.5.11.SCLA 17

4.5.12. ASRI 18

4.5.13.ASRV 18

4.6. PIP commands.... 19

4.6.1. PIPL.... 19

4.6.2. PIPSL 20

4.6.3. PIPDL....20

4.6.4. PIPI 21

4.6.5. PIPS....21

4.6.6. PIPH 22

4.6.7. PIPV....23

4.6.8. PIPB....23

4.6.9. PIPO 24

4.6.10. PIPT....24
4.6.11. PIPN 25

4.7. User Profile commands.... 25

4.7.1. PRO 25
4.7.2. PRN 26
4.7.3. DPR 26
4.7.4. SNP 27
4.7.5. SCP 27

4.8. Advanced commands 27

4.9. Setup commands 32

4.9.1. ENI 32
4.9.2. QIN....33
4.9.3. SRCS 34
4.9.4. SRCP 34
4.9.5. LED 35
4.9.6. PSM 35
4.9.7. LAN 36
4.9.8. OSDT 37
4.9.9. GPIO 37
4.9.10. GPIOT (for text mode only) 38
4.9.11. GPIOP (in text mode only)....39
4.9.12. GPIOTR 40
4.9.13.BAUD 40

4.10. Information commands 41

4.10.1. VER 41

4.11. Service commands.... 42

4.11.1.FRML 42
4.11.2. KEYB 42
4.11.3. KEY.... 43
4.11.4. KEYM 43
4.11.5.GMT 44
4.11.6. BWC 45
4.11.7.BWV 45
4.11.8. CLP 46
4.11.9.CLMP....46
4.11.10. CLMPV 47

4.12. ASCII Specific Commands.... 47

1. About this manual

The RS232 ASCII communication protocol is available with all MDSC displays. It can be used through customized RS232 software or by entering the necessary ASCII characters through terminal software such as Realterm.

2. RS232 Information

2.1. Connection of Signals

The MDSC uses a RS232 connection type of 3-wires (RX / TX / GND) without handshaking. The request to send (RTS) line and clear to send (CTS) line are also not used by the MDSC.

2.2. Data Format

Data Length: 8 bits

Transmission Method: Asynchronous

Start bit: 1 bit

Stop bit: 1 bit

No Handshaking

Characters used are part of the ASCII 256 standard

* Transmission Speed: 9600/19200/38400/57600/115200

* Note: Changing the transmission speed or baud rate of the RS232 communication in your system requires also changing the transmission speed through the OSD menu of the MDSC.

3. Command Protocol

Designated ASCII characters determine when a complete command string begins and ends. The command string must start with the “&&” ASCII characters and end with the “;” ASCII character. A “,” is used to separate each of the parameters from the command and from each other.

Commands can be sent sequentially as long as the entire command string is started with a “&&” and terminated by “;”. A “:” should be used to separate each comma. When writing multiple commands you only need “&&” at the start of the first command.

Response

Each command will generate some kind of response. This response is a string of ASCII characters that may contain an error, warning or status message depending on which commands and parameters are sent. Responses are always in the same format:

The first byte is always 0x51 and the third byte 0xC1. The second byte contains the number of bytes in the response + 0x80. The actual response message will be byte 4 onwards. The expected response (Byte4 to Byte n) is explained for each command in the command section of this document.

3.3. Different Command Types

Each command for the MDSC can be of 4 different types. Specifying these different types at the beginning of a command allows the user to use the same command to execute an action, read status information, or determine minimum and maximum values.

The following examples describe how the backlight percentage value can be controlled (written), read and how the minimum and maximum value can be determined. To do this the 4 types of the same ASCII command "BKL" are used.

3.3.1. Control command (CMD)

When the “CMD” characters are sent at the beginning of the command an action or change of setting is executed. Usually the returned response is the newly set value but this depends on which command is sent. Responses for each command are explained individually in the following document.

If no CMD, RV, Mm or MM is sent at the beginning of the command the command type is assumed to be that of a control command.

Commands can be various lengths. The display will always determine the length of a command by the designated beginning “&&” and ending ASCII characters “:” or “;”.

Control Command Example

This control command sets the value of the backlight to 75%. In the OSD the backlight can be changed in the Advanced menu with the menu item "Luminance". Notice that

the parameter to set the value "75" is only needed for a "CMD" or write type command. Sending extra parameters that are not needed will generate an error message response.

The same command can also be written as follows:

Control Command Response

The new Backlight value written is the response.

3.3.2. Read Value command (RV)

When the “RV” (read value) characters are sent at the beginning of the command the response returns the value or status and does not execute any action.

RV Command Example

To use the same command to read the ASCII characters "RV" are sent just after the two start characters "&&" and separated from the "BKL" command with a ",".

The "RV" must always be included in a read command. When the command type is not specified the command always defaults to a "CMD".

Response for RV command

The read command for the backlight value reads the current % value at which the backlight is set (in this case the same as control command above).

3.3.3. Minimum command (Mm)

When the “Mm” (minimum) characters are sent at the beginning of the command the response returns the minimum possible value of the parameter that can be entered in the command, as with RV commands no action is taken.

Mm Command Example

The minimum command is used to determine the smallest possible value at which the backlight can be adjusted. As with the read command Mm is sent directly after the two start characters and separated from the command with a comma.

Response for Mm command

This minimum command responds with the minimum % at which the backlight can be adjusted.

ASCII

0

HEXADECIMAL

0x30

3.3.4. Maximum command (MM)

When the “MM” characters are sent at the beginning of the command the response returns the maximum possible value of the parameter that can be entered in the command, as with RV commands no action is taken.

MM Command

The maximum command is used to determine the highest possible value at which the backlight can be adjusted.

Response for MM command

This maximum command returns for the maximum % the backlight can be displayed.

ASCII

1 | 0 | 0

HEXADECIMAL

0x31

0x30

0x30

Most commands are available with the type CMD, RV, Mm, and MM. However, as the table at the end of this document shows some may only be valid at certain types. An example of this is the "INPN" command, which reads the name of the input and is read (RV) only. If the command type is sent for a command which is not available an error message will be returned.

4. Overview of Commands

4.4. Input Selection commands

The following commands give you comparable to control as with the Input Selection menu in the OSD.

4.4.1. INP

This command can be used to select an input. The input corresponding to each number depends on the configuration of the display and can be determined by the read (RV) command. Unlike the OSD all inputs, even disabled ones can be selected.

Command Input Type
CMD 1 - max number of inputs available
RV	INP
MM
Mm

- CMD

Selects the input and returns with the input name Example: CMD, INP, 1 Response: VGA

• RV

Reads the currently selected input name. Example: RV, INP Response: VGA

• MM

Returns the maximum input number. Example: MM, INP Response: 13

• Mm

Returns the minimum input number. Example: Mm, INP Response: 1

4.4.2. INPA

This command allows the user to enter or read an alias name for the current input.

Command Input Type Alias Name
CMD 1 - max number of inputs availableRV INPAMMm	Alias Name

- CMD

Sets the alias name

Example: CMD, INPA, 1, Camera1

Response: 0:Camera1

• RV

Reads the currently selected alias name.

Example: RV, INPA, 1

Response: 0:Camera1

• MM

Returns the maximum number of characters in the alias name.

Example: MM, INPA

Response: 12

• Mm

Returns the minimum number of characters in the alias name.

Example: Mm, INP

Response: 0

4.4.3. INPN

The input name command (INPN) can be used to determine what input is attached to what number. The INPN command returns a string depending on the input assigned to that number.

For example if one wants to know what input number 1 corresponds to, the command "RV, INPN, 1" can be used, and the input name string (for example VGA) will be returned. INPN is a read command only; the names read cannot be changed.

Command Input Type Note
RV 1 -IMAN number of inputs available		Inputs will always start at 1; if there are fewer inputs available "Input source number outside range" will be sent.

• RV

Reads the input name assigned to the sent number.

Example: RV, INPN, 1

Response: VGA

The following strings can be returned:

- VGA
- Grayscale
- RGB
- RGBHV
- S-Video 1
- S-Video 2
- YPrPb
- CVBS1
- CVBS2
- CVBS3
- SDI
- DVI analog
- DVI digital
- HD-SDI
- TestPattern 

4.5. Adjustments commands

The following commands give you comparable to control as with the Adjustments menu in the OSD.

4.5.1. BRI

Adjusts and gets information about the brightness of the display.

Command Minimum to Maximum Brightness
CMD 0 - 200
RV BRI
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets brightness value

Example: CMD, BRI, 50

Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current brightness

Example: RV, BRI

Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum brightness

Example: MM, BRI

Response: 200

• Mm

Returns the minimum brightness

Example: Mm, BRI

Response: 0

4.5.2. CON

Adjusts and gets information about the contrast of the display.

Command Minimum to Maximum Contrast
CMD 0 - 200
RV CON
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets contrast value

Example: CMD, CON, 50

Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current contrast

Example: RV, CON

Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum contrast

Example: MM, CON

Response: 200

• Mm

Returns the minimum contrast

Example: Mm, CON

Response: 50

4.5.3. SAT (Color in OSD)

Adjusts and gets status about the saturation/color for the display.

Command Minimum to Maximum Saturation
CMD 0 - 200
RV SAT
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets saturation value Example: CMD, SAT, 50 Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current saturation Example: RV, SAT Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum saturation Example: MM, SAT Response: 200

• Mm

Returns the minimum saturation Example: Mm, SAT Response: 0

4.5.4. HUE

Adjusts and gets information about the hue of the display.

Command Minimum to Maximum Hue
CMD 0 - 200
RV HUE
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets hue value Example: CMD, HUE, 50 Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current hue Example: RV, HUE Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum hue Example: MM, HUE Response: 200

• Mm

Returns the minimum hue Example: Mm, HUE Response: 0

4.5.5. SRP

Adjusts and gets information about the sharpness of the display.

Command Minimum to Maximum Sharpness
CMD 0 - 20
RV SRP
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets sharpness value Example: CMD, SRP, 10 Response: 10

• RV

Reads the current sharpness Example: RV, SRP Response: 10

• MM

Returns the maximum sharpness Example: MM, SRP Response: 20

• Mm

Returns the minimum sharpness Example: Mm, SRP Response: 0

4.5.6. APOS (Autosetup)

Automatically adjusts the geometry of the image input. Make sure a valid test pattern such as a full white image is displayed.

Command
CMD	APOS

- CMD

Starts auto position (geometry) calculation Example: CMD, APOS Response: n/a

4.5.7. AGC (Autosetup)

Automatically adjusts the gain of the image input. Make sure a valid test pattern, one containing at least 1 8x8 group of pixels of full black and full white.

Command
CMD	AGC

- CMD

Starts auto gain calculation

Example: CMD, AGC

Response: n/a

4.5.8. APHA (Autosetup)

Automatically adjusts the phase of the image input. Make sure a valid test pattern is displayed.

Command
CMD	APHA

- CMD

Starts auto position (geometry) calculation

Example: CMD, APHA

Response: n/a

4.5.9. NXP (Autosetup)

This command selects next preset or nearest scan that matches from internal VESA table. It can also be used to determine if a user mode is being used by seeing if the number read is 1-10.

Command
CMD	NXP
RV

- CMD

Sets next preset or scan settings

Example: CMD, NXP

Response: 0 (depending on input type and user mode)

• RV

Reads the current preset value

Example: RV, NXP

Response: 86 (depending on input type)

4.5.10. SCL

This command determines which scaling function to use.

Command Scale Number Resulting Scaling
CMD 1
	2 = Native = Best Fit
	3 = Fit Height = Fit Width
	4 = Full Display = Adjustable
SCL
	6
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets scale select value

Example: CMD, SCL, 5

Response: Scaling: Full Display

• RV

Reads the current scale select value

Example: RV, SCL

Response: Scaling: Full Display

• MM

Returns the maximum scale select value

Example: MM, SCL

Response: 6

• Mm

Returns the minimum scale select value

Example: Mm, SCL

Response: 1

4.5.11. SCLA

This function automatically selects adjustable scaling and changes the scaled value from 50% to 200%. Limitations in the Gennum will prevent scaling for some high frequency HDTV inputs.

Command Adjustable Scaling Value
CMD 50 - 200
RV SCLA
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets scale select adjustable value. Makes scaling adjustable.

Example: CMD, SCLA, 100

Response: 100

• RV

Reads the current adjustable scaled value

Example: RV, SCLA

Response: 100

• MM

Returns the maximum scale select value

Example: MM, SCLA

Response: 200

• Mm

Returns the minimum scale select value

Example: Mm, SCLA

Response: 50

4.5.12. ASRI

This commands selects the aspect ratio of the image: Auto, 1/1,5/4,16/9 or adjustable. When using “auto” selection the best aspect ratio for an input is determined by the VESA table in the display.

Command Aspect Ration Number Resulting ASR
CMD 0		= Auto
	1	= 1/1
	2	= 4/3
	3	= 5/4
ASRI	4	= 16/9
	5	= Adjustable
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets aspect ratio

Example: CMD, ASRI, 4

Response: 4

• RV

Reads the current aspect ratio

Example: RV, ASRI

Response: 4

• MM

Returns the maximum aspect ratio

Example: MM, ASRI

Response: 5

• Mm

Returns the minimum aspect ratio

Example: Mm, ASRI

Response: 0

4.5.13. ASRV

This command changes the aspect ratio adjustable value. When the ASRV command is used the adjustable setting of ASRI (aspect ration type) is automatically set. Values go from 800-2000.

Command Aspect ratio value
CMD 800 - 2000
RV ASRI
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets aspect ratio adjustable value

Example: CMD, ASRV, 1200

Response: 1200

• RV

Reads the current aspect ratio adjustable value

Example: RV, ASRV

Response: 1200

• MM

Returns the maximum aspect ratio adjustable value

Example: MM, ASRV

Response: 2000

• Mm

Returns the minimum aspect ratio adjustable value

Example: Mm, ASRV

Response: 800

4.6. PIP commands

The following commands control the PIP (picture in picture) settings and can be found in the PIP submenu of the OSD.

4.6.1. PIPL

This command sets and reads information about the PIP layout. There are 7 different PIP layouts available. Layout 0 is always PIP off. The other layouts 1 - 4 can be saved by the user.

Command Layout number Resulting Layout
CMD 0		= off
	1	= Layout 1
	2	= Layout 2
	3	= Layout 3
	4	= Layout 4
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets PIP layout value

Example: CMD, PIPL, 4

Response: 4

• RV

Reads the current PIP layout

Example: RV, PIPL

Response: 4

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP layout number

Example: MM, PIPL

Response: 4

• Mm

Returns the minimum PIP layout number

Example: Mm, PIPL

Response: 0

4.6.2. PIPSL

PIPSL will save the current PIP layout to the active PIP layout number. The layout you wish to save must be active when the PIPSL command is executed.

- CMD

Saves current PIP layout

Example: CMD, PIPSL

Response: 3 (when PIP layout 4 is set)

• RV

Reads the current PIP layout number

Example: RV, PIPSL

Response: 3 (when PIP layout 4 is set)

4.6.3. PIPDL

This command deletes an active PIP layout. The layout you wish to delete must be active when the PIPDL command is executed.

Command
CMD	PIPDL
RV

- CMD

Deletes current PIP layout

Example: CMD, PIPDL

Response: 3 (when PIP layout 3 is set)

• RV

Reads the current PIP layout number

Example: RV, PIPDL

Response: 3 (when PIP layout 3 is set)

4.6.4. PIPI

This command changes the PIP input type of either PIP image 1 or PIP image 2.

Command PIP Image Input
CMD	1	/	2	1	-	13
RV	1	/	2
MM	1	/	PIPI
Mm					1	/	2

- CMD

Sets PIP input

Example: CMD, PIP1, 1, 7

Response: CVBS1

• RV

Reads the current PIP input

Example: RV, PIPI, 1

Response: CVBS1

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP layout number

Example: MM, PIP1, 1

Response: 13

• Mm

Returns the minimum PIP layout number

Example: Mm, PIPI, 2

Response: 1

4.6.5. PIPS

This command reads and adjusts the PIP size from 10% to maximum image size. Since some input types have limited scaling, maximum size may not be 100%. When this happens the maximum size is returned

Command PIP Image Input
CMD	1	/	2	10	-	100
RV	1	/	2
MM	1	/	PIPS
Mm					1	/	2

- CMD

Sets PIP size

Example: CMD, PIPS, 1, 50

Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current PIP size

Example: RV, PIPS, 1

Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP size

Example: MM, PIPS, 1

Response: 94 (if maximum size is 94%)

Example: MM, PIPS, 2

Response: 100 (if maximum size is 100%)

• Mm

Returns the minimum PIP size

Example: Mm, PIPI, 2

Response: 10 (cannot be less than 10%)

4.6.6. PIPH

This command moves the PIP image 1 or 2 to a new horizontal position on screen. The valid locations for a PIP image depend on its size and aspect ratio. The PIP cannot be moved outside the active display screen. The valid locations are automatically calculated and can be read using the MM and Mm commands.

* Note: Going outside the active area will go to maximum and return maximum value.

Command PIP Image Min - Max x value
CMD	1 / 2	min x - max x
RV	1 / 2
MM	1 / 2
Mm		1 / 2

- CMD

Sets PIP horizontal coordinate

Example: CMD, PIPH, 2, 300

Response: 300

• RV

Reads the current PIP horizontal coordinate

Example: RV, PIPH, 2

Response: 300

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP horizontal coordinate

Example: MM, PIPH, 2

Response: 897 (maximum horizontal location keeping PIP in active area may be different depending on size and input)

• Mm

Returns the minimum PIP horizontal coordinate

Example: Mm, PIPH, 2

Response: 0

4.6.7. PIPV

This command moves the PIP image 1 or 2 to a new vertical position on screen. T valid locations for a pip image depend on its size and aspect ratio. The PIP cannot be moved outside the active display screen. The valid locations are automatically calculated and can be read using the MM and Mm commands.

* Note: Going outside the active area will go to maximum and return maximum value.

Command PIP Image Min - Max y value
CMD 1 / 2 min y - max y
RV 1 / 2
MM 1 / 2
Mm	1 / 2

- CMD

Sets PIP vertical coordinate

Example: CMD, PIPV, 2, 500

Response: 500

• RV

Reads the current PIP vertical coordinate

Example: RV, PIPV, 2

Response: 500

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP vertical coordinate

Example: MM, PIPV, 2

Response: 717 (maximum vertical location keeping PIP in active area)

• Mm

Returns the minimum vertical coordinate

Example: Mm, PIPV, 2

Response: 0

4.6.8. PIPB

This command changes the PIP border color to white, red, green, blue, yellow, orange or none.

Command PIP		Image	Color Number	Resulting Border Color
CMD	1 / 2		0	= none
		1 / 2	1	= white
		1 / 2	2	= red
		1 / 2	3	= green
		1 / 2	4	= blue
	PIPB	1 / 2	5	= yellow
		1 / 2	6	= orange
RV		1 / 2
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets PIP border color Example: CMD, PIPB, 2, 4 Response: 2: Blue

• RV

Reads the current PIP border color Example: RV, PIPB, 1 Response: 1: None

• MM

Returns the maximum PIP border color Example: MM, PIPB Response: 7

• Mm

Returns the minimum PIP border color Example: Mm, PIPB Response: 0

4.6.9. PIPO

Changes PIP order Image 1 and Image 2. The image selected is put in front of the image not selected.

Command PIP Image on top
CMD 1 /2PIPORV

- CMD

Sets PIP order Example: CMD, PIPO, 1 Response: 1

• RV

Reads the current PIP order Example: RV, PIPO Response: 2

4.6.10. PIPT

Toggles PIP inputs so that image 1 input becomes image 2 input and the PIP images displayed swap. Since certain adjustments outside the PIP menu can only be made on image 1 it is necessary to switch the priority of inputs to make changes to the input on image 2.

Command
CMD PIPT

- CMD

Toggles PIP inputs Example: CMD, PIPT Response: ACK (when successful)

4.6.11. PIPN

This command allows you to change the PIP layout name for the current PIP layout.

Command PIP Layout Name
CMD	PIP Layout Name
RV	PIPN
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the PIP layout name

Example: CMD, PIPN, PIP Name

Response: PIP Name

• RV

Reads the currently selected PIP layout name.

Example: RV, PIPN

Response: PIP Name

• MM

Returns the maximum number of characters in the alias name.

Example: MM, PIPN

Response: 10

• Mm

Returns the minimum number of characters in the PIP layout.

Example: Mm, PIPN

Response: 1

4.7. User Profile commands

4.7.1. PRO

This command selects a profile 0-20. Profile 0 is profile off. Profiles are only selectable if they have been previously filled and saved (same as OSD).

Command Profile Number
CMD 0 - 20
RV PRO
MM
Mm

- CMD

Selects profile returns profile number. If profile is not active error

9 is returned.

Example: CMD, PRO, 3

Response: 3

• RV

Reads the currently selected profile number

Example: RV, PRO

Response: 3

• MM

Returns 0 - 20 for the number of profiles occupied.

Example: MM, PRO

Response: 4

• Mm

Returns 0 or profile off

Example: Mm, PRO

Response: 0

4.7.2. PRN

This command changes the profile name it is only available when an existing profile is selected.

Command Name
CMD	Profile	Name
RV	PRN
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the profile name

Example: CMD, PRN, My Profile

Response: My Profile

• RV

Reads the currently selected profile name.

Example: RV, PRN

Response: My Profile

• MM

Returns the maximum number of characters in the profile name.

Example: MM, PRN

Response: 11

• Mm

Returns the minimum number of characters in the profile name.

Must be at lease 1 character long.

Example: Mm, PRN

Response: 1

4.7.3. DPR

This command deletes the selected profile.

Command
CMD	DPR

- CMD

Deletes and profile returns number

Example: CMD, DPR, 3

Response: 3 (when profile 3 is selected)

4.7.4. SNP

This command saves a new profile in the first available (not used or deleted) profile.

Command
CMD	SNP

- CMD

Saves the current settings as a new profile returns number

Example: CMD, SNP

Response: 3

4.7.5. SCP

This command saves the profile in the current profile selected. All existing values for that profile will be overwritten.

Command
CMD	SCP

- CMD

Saves the current settings and overwrites currently selected profile.

Example: CMD, SCP

Response: 3

4.8. Advanced commands

4.8.1. BKL (Luminance in OSD)

Adjusts and gets status about the backlight settings (luminance in the OSD) for the display.

Command Minimum – Maximum Luminance
CMD 0 - 100
RV BRI
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets luminance value

Example: CMD, BKL, 50

Response: 50

• RV

Reads the current luminance

Example: RV, BKL

Response: 50

• MM

Returns the maximum luminance

Example: MM, BKL

Response: 100

• Mm

Returns the minimum luminance

Example: Mm, BKL

Response: 0

4.8.2. PHZ

Adjusts and gets status about the phase settings of the display.

Command Minimum - Maximum Phase
CMD 0 - 31
RV PHZ
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets phase value

Example: CMD, PHZ, 15

Response: 15

• RV

Reads the current phase value

Example: RV, PHZ

Response: 15

• MM

Returns the maximum phase value

Example: MM, PHZ

Response: 31

• Mm

Returns the minimum phase value

Example: Mm, PHZ

Response: 0

4.8.3. FRQ

Adjusts and gets status about the frequency settings of the display.

Command Minimum – Maximum Frequency
CMD 500 – 2800
RV FRQ
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets frequency value

Example: CMD, FRQ, 400

Response: 400

• RV

Reads the current frequency value

Example: RV, FRQ

Response: 400

• MM

Returns the maximum frequency value

Example: MM, FRQ

Response: 2800

• Mm

Returns the minimum frequency value

Example: Mm, FRQ

Response: 500

4.8.4. CTMPV

This command selects the active color temperature: Full White, 5300K, 6500K, 9300K, Clear Base, Blue Base, User or any of the adjustable values. Certain values such as 5300K, 6500K and 9300K can be selected by 2 different values to remain compatible with previous versions of firmware that do not have extended color values.

Command Color Temperature Number

CMD [1] = Full White/Native White
[2] = 5300K
[3] = 6500K
[4] = 9300K
[5] = Clear Base
[6] = Blue Base
[7] = Adjustable (last adjustable value set)
[8] = User
[9] = 5000K
[10] = 5200K
[11] = 5300K
[12] = 5400K
[13] = 5600K
[14] = 5800K
[15] = 6000K
[16] = 6200K
[17] = 6400K
[18] = 6500K
[19] = 6600K
[20] = 6800K 

[21] = 7000K
[22] = 7500K
[23] = 8000K
[24] = 8500K
[25] = 9000K
[26] = 9300K
[27] = 9500K
[28] = 10000K
RV
MM
Mm 

- CMD

Sets color type value

Example: CMD, CTMPV, 9

Response: 5000K

• RV

Reads the current color type value

Example: RV, CTMPV

Response: 5000K

• MM

Returns the maximum color type value

Example: MM, CTMPV

Response: 28

• Mm

Returns the minimum color type value

Example: Mm, CTMPV

Response: 1

4.8.5. UCTMP

This command can be used to adjust the user color temperature. When the user color temperature is changed it will automatically become the active color temperature type. In other words if the color type is set to native white it will change to user to show the new values.

Command Red		Green Blue
CMD	CTMPV	10 - 1000 10 - 1000 10 - 1000
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the user color temp value and writes values to R,G,B gains

Example: CMD, UCTMP, 780, 200, 1000

Response: User:780;200;1000

• RV

Reads the current color user type gain values

Example: RV, UCTMP

Response: User:780;200;1000

• MM

Returns the maximum gain value

Example: MM, UCTMP

Response: 1000

• Mm

Returns the minimum gain value

Example: Mm, UCTMP

Response: 10

4.8.6. DFC

Selects display function: Native, Gamma or DICOM.

Command Display Function
CMD	[1] = Native
	[2] = Gamma
	[3] = DICOM
DFC
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets display function / LUT type

Example: CMD, DFC, 3

Response: DICOM

• RV

Reads the current display function / LUT type

Example: RV, DFC

Response: [1-3]

• MM

Returns the maximum display function / LUT type

Example: MM, DFC

Response: 3

• Mm

Returns the minimum display function / LUT type

Example: Mm, DFC

Response: 1

4.8.7. DFG

Display gamma value, automatically selects Gamma for display function.

Command Minimum to Maximum Gamma Value
CMD	100 - 300
RV DFG
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets gamma value

Example: CMD, DFG, 240

Response: Gamma:240

• RV

Reads the current gamma value

Example: RV, DFG

Response: Gamma:240

• MM

Returns the maximum gamma value

Example: MM, DFG

Response: 300

• Mm

Returns the minimum gamma value

Example: Mm, DFG

Response: 100

4.8.8. RST

This command restores the factory settings of the display. Warning all user settings will be deleted and display will restart.

Command
CMD RST

CMD

Restores

factory

settings

Example: CMD, RST

Response: n/a (display will restart!)

4.9. Setup commands

4.9.1. ENI

This command enables and disables inputs for the display. Only enabled inputs can be selected with the source scan, quick input select, GPIO switch or in the OSD input selection menu.

Command Input		Enable/Disable
CMD		1 - total number of inputs	1 / 0
RV	ENI
MM
Mm

- CMD

Enables or disables input

Example: CMD, ENI, 1, 0

Response: VGA Disabled

• RV

Reads whether the input is disabled / enabled

Example: RV, ENI, 1

Response: VGA Disabled

• MM

Returns maximum number of inputs, this can vary for display types.

Example: MM, ENI

Response: 13

• Mm

Returns the minimum input number

Example: Mm, ENI

Response: 1

4.9.2. QIN

This command enables or disables the quick input select feature using the up and down keys on the display.

Command Enable/Disable
CMD	0 / 1
RV QIN
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the quick input select is enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, QIN, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the quick input select is enabled / disabled

Example: RV, QIN

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, QIN

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, QIN

Response: 0

4.9.3. SRCS

This command enables or disables the automatic source scan feature on the display.

Command Enable/Disable
CMD		0 / 1
RV	SRCS
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the source scan is enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, SRCS, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the source scan is enabled / disabled

Example: RV, SRCS

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, SRCS

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, SRCS

Response: 0

4.9.4. SRCP

This command sets or determines the source priority set. Source priority is the input source that, when available will be used by the display. Choosing 0 selects no source priority. It is possible to change the input using the OSD, GPIO switch, quick input select buttons and ASCII commands but after 5 seconds the display will switch to its priority input.

Command Input Number
CMD 0 - max	number of inputs available
RV SRCP
MM
Mm

- CMD

Selects the input and returns with the input name

Example: CMD, SRCP, 1

Response: VGA

• RV

Reads the currently selected input name.

Example: RV, SRCP

Response: VGA

• MM

Returns the maximum input number.

Example: MM, SRCP

Response: 13

• Mm

Returns the minimum input number.

Example: Mm, SRCP

Response: 0

4.9.5. LED

This command enables and disables the power LED on the display console.

Command Enable/Disable
CMD	0 / 1
RV LED
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the power LED is enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, LED, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the power LED is enabled / disabled

Example: RV, LED

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, LED

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, LED

Response: 0

4.9.6. PSM

This command enables or disables the power save (DPMS) mode in the display. When enabled the display will go into a low power setting and show an orange LED if there is no valid input.

Command Enable/Disable
CMD	0 / 1
RV PSM
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the power save mode is enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, PSM, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the power save mode is enabled / disabled

Example: RV, PSM

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, PSM

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, PSM

Response: 0

4.9.7. LAN

This command can be used to select the language: English; French, German and Spanish.

Command Language Number Resulting Language
CMD	1	English
	2	French
	3	German
LAN	4	Spanish
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the language

Example: CMD, LAN, 3

Response: 3

• RV

Reads the language setting

Example: RV, LAN

Response: 3

• MM

Returns maximum language number

Example: MM, LAN

Response: 4

• Mm

Returns minimum language number

Example: Mm, LAN

Response: 1

4.9.8. OSDT

This command selects how long it will take for the OSD to timeout or disappear after the last key press.

Command Resulting Time Out
CMD	1	15 seconds
	2	30 seconds
	3	45 seconds
OSDT	4	1 minute
	5	4 minute
RV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the OSD time out

Example: CMD, OSDT, 3

Response: 3

• RV

Reads the OSD time out

Example: RV, OSDT

Response: 3

• MM

Returns maximum OSD time out

Example: MM, OSDT

Response: 5

• Mm

Returns minimum OSD time out

Example: Mm, OSDT

Response: 1

4.9.9. GPIO

This command enables the GPIO interface selecting between 4 types of functionality: disabled, switch input, show text and PIP order. It can also read what currently selected function is for the GPIO.

* Note: When GPIO switch 1 and 2 have the same functionality only GPIO switch 1 is used.

Command		Image	Function	Resulting GPIO type
CMD		1 / 2	0	Disabled
			1	Input
			2	Text
	GPIO		3	PIP Order
RV	1 / 2
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the GPIO function

Example: CMD, GPIO, 1, 3

Response: 1:PIP Order

Example: CMD, GPIO, 2, 2

Response: 2

• RV

Reads the GPIO function number

Example: RV, GPIO, 1

Response: 1

• MM

Returns maximum GPIO function number

Example: MM, GPIO

Response: 3

• Mm

Returns minimum GPIO function number

Example: Mm, GPIO

Response: 1

4.9.10. GPIOT (for text mode only)

This command enters new text or reads the text set for the GPIO text function. The text string must be less than the maximum string length which is 16 characters.

Command Image GPIO Text
CMD	1 / 2 camera 3
RV 1 / _GPIOT
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the GPIO text
Example: CMD, GPIOT, 1, camera 3
Response: camera 3
Example: CMD, GPIOT, 2, camera 1
Response: camera 1 

• RV

Reads the GPIO text
Example: RV, GPIOT, 1
Response: camera 3
Example: RV, GPIOT, 2
Response: camera 1 

• MM

Returns maximum number of characters for the GPIO text
Example: MM, GPIOT
Response: 11 

• Mm

Returns minimum number of characters for the GPIO text
Example: Mm, GPIOT
Response: 1 

4.9.11. GPIOP (in text mode only)

This command assigns one of six positions for the GPIO text or reads the position that is currently set. Positions start at [1] upper left corner and go clock wise to [2] upper middle, [3] upper right, [4] lower right, [5] lower middle, and [6] lower left.

New coordinates will only take affect when text is drawn again. Existing text box will be erased.

Command Image Function
CMD	1 / 2	[1] = Upper left
		[2] = Upper middle
		[3] = Upper right
		[4] = Lower right
		[5] = Lower middle
		[6] = Lower left
RV 1 / 2
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the GPIO position
Example: CMD, GPIOP, 1, 3
Response: 1
Example: CMD, GPIOP, 2, 6
Response: 2 

• RV

Reads the GPIO position

Example: RV, GPIOP, 1

Response: 1

• MM

Returns maximum GPIO position

Example: MM, GPIOP

Response: 6

• Mm

Returns minimum GPIO position

Example: Mm, GPIOP

Response: 1

4.9.12. GPIOTR

This command selects trigger settings pulse/level for GPIO inputs.

Command		Image	Trigger Number	Resulting Trigger Level
CMD		1 / 2	0	Level
			1	Pulse
RV 1 /G2IOTR
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the GPIO trigger value

Example: CMD, GPIOTR, 1, 1

Response: 1

• RV

Reads the GPIO trigger value

Example: RV, GPIOTR, 1

Response: 1

• MM

Returns maximum GPIO trigger value

Example: MM, GPIOTR

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns minimum GPIO trigger value

Example: Mm, GPIOTR

Response: 0

4.9.13. BAUD

This command selects the RS232 baud rate values for RS232 communication.

* Note: Changing the baud rate of the display will also require a change of baud rate on your terminal or software to maintain communication.

Command Image Function
CMD	1 / 2	[1] = 9600
		[2] = 19200
		[3] = 38400
BAUD		[4] = 57600
		[5] = 115200
RV 1 / 2
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the RS232 baudrate

Example: CMD, BAUD, 3

Response: 3

• RV

Reads the RS232 baudrate

Example: RV, BAUD

Response: 3

• MM

Returns maximum number for the RS232 baudrate

Example: MM, BAUD

Response: 5

• Mm

Returns minimum number for the RS232 baudrate

Example: Mm, BAUD

Response: 1

4.10. Information commands

The following functions retrieve display information as with the Information submenu in the OSD.

4.10.1. VER

The following command gets version information. It is only a read (RV) command

Command
RV	VER	[1] = Run code version
		[2] = Boot code version
		[3] = CPLD version
		[4] = FPGA1 version
		[5] = N/A
		[6] = GFX versin
		[7] = K5800369 version
		[8] = K5800376 version
		[9] = N/A
		[10] = VESA version

RV

Reads version number

Example: RV, VER, 1

Response: Run:V1.07

4.11. Service commands

4.11.1. FRML

This command enables and disables the frame lock mode.

Command
CMD		0 / 1
RV	FRML
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the frame lock mode enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, FRML, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the frame lock mode is enabled / disabled

Example: RV, FRML

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, FRML

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, FRML

Response: 0

4.11.2. KEYB

This command enables and disables keyboard sound / beep.

Command
CMD		0 / 1
RV	KEYB
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the keyboard beep enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, KEYB, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the keyboard beep enabled / disabled

Example: RV, KEYB

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, KEYB

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, KEYB

Response: 0

4.11.3. KEY

This command enables and disables keys. Press and hold up and down keys for 2 seconds to access the OSD.

Command
CMD		0 / 1
RV	KEY
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the keyboard enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, KEY, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the keyboard beep enabled / disabled

Example: RV, KEY

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, KEY

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, KEY

Response: 0

4.11.4. KEYM

This command enables and disables menu key allowing you to use up and down keys but not enter OSD. Press and hold up and down keys for 2 seconds to access the OSD.

Command
CMD	0 / 1
RV	KEYM
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets the menu key enabled / disabled

Example: CMD, KEYM, 0

Response: 0

• RV

Reads whether the keyboard beep enabled / disabled

Example: RV, KEYM

Response: 0

• MM

Returns enabled value

Example: MM, KEYM

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns disabled value

Example: Mm, KEYM

Response: 0

4.11.5. GMT

This command adjusts gamut the balance of red and green in an image.

Command
CMD		[70-100]
RV
MM	GMT
Mm

- CMD

Sets the color gamut value between 70 and 100

Example: CMD, GMT, 85

Response: 85

• RV

Reads color gamut value

Example: RV, GMT

Response: 85

• MM

Returns maximum gamut value

Example: MM, GMT

Response: 100

• Mm

Returns the minimum gamut value

Example: Mm, GMT

Response: 70

4.11.6. BWC

This command selects manual or automatic control of bandwidth only available for certain inputs like VGA.

Command
CMD		[0] = Manual
		[1] = Automatic
RV	BWC
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets bandwidth control

Example: CMD, BWC, 0

Response: Manual

• RV

Reads bandwidth control

Example: RV, BWC

Response: Manual

• MM

Returns Automatic value

Example: MM, HDR

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns Manual value

Example: Mm, HDR

Response: 0

4.11.7. BWV

This command selects the amount of bandwidth.

Command
CMD		0 - 170
RV	BWV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets bandwidth value

Example: CMD, BWV, 100

Response: 100

• RV

Reads bandwidth value

Example: RV, BWC

Response: 100

• MM

Returns maximum bandwidth value

Example: MM, BWV

Response: 170

• Mm

Returns minimum bandwidth value

Example: Mm, BWV

Response: 0

4.11.8. CLP

This command clears all presets or user modes

Command

CMD

CLP

- CMD

Sets bandwidth value

Example: CMD, CLP

Response: ACK

4.11.9. CLMP

This command turns clamp width adjust on/off for certain inputs. Clamp width is only available with some input types see online user manual for details.

Command

CMD

0/1

RV

CLMP

MM

Mn

- CMD

Sets clampwidth manual

Example: CMD, CLMP, 1

Response: 1

• RV

Reads clampwidth off/on

Example: RV, CLMP

Response: 1

• MM

Returns: 1 = enabled

Example: MM, CLMP

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns: 0 = disabled

Example: Mm, CLMP

Response: 0

4.11.10. CLMPV

This command turns clamp width adjust on/off for certain inputs. Clamp width is only available with some input types see online user manual for details.

Command
CMD		5-100
RV	CLMPV
MM
Mm

- CMD

Sets clampwidth value

Example: CMD, CLMPV, 75

Response: 75

• RV

Reads clampwidth value

Example: RV, CLMPV

Response: 75

• MM

Returns: 100

Example: MM, CLMPV

Response: 100

• Mm

Returns: 5

Example: Mm, CLMPV

Response: 5

4.12. ASCII Specific Commands

4.12.1. DPMS

This command enables and disables standby mode. Coming out of standby takes several seconds.

Command
CMD		0/1
RV	DPMS
MM
Mm

- CMD

Enables / disables DPMS

Example: CMD, DPMS, 1

Response: 1

• RV

Reads DPMS status

Example: RV, DPMS

Response: 1 = display in standby 0 = display normal

• MM

Returns: 1 = enabled

Example: MM, DPMS

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns: 0 = disabled

Example: Mm, DPMS

Response: 0

4.12.2. OSD

This command gives the OSD or ASCII communication the priority on the display. At default (OSD = 0) ASCII commands sent will automatically close the OSD menu when enabled ASCII commands will have no affect and return a "NACK" when the menu is open. This can be used as a safety incase the user would like to have absolute control of the display via the OSD even when a machine is sending ASCII commands.

- CMD

Enables / disables OSD priority 1 = OSD priority 0 = ASCII priority

Example: CMD, OSD, 1

Response: 1

• RV

Reads OSD priority status

Example: RV, OSD

Response: 1 = OSD priority 0 = ASCII priority

• MM

Returns: 1 = OSD priority enabled

Example: MM, OSD

Response: 1

• Mm

Returns: 0 = priority disabled

Example: Mm, OSD

Response: 0

5. Error Checks

There are several ASCII string that will be returned when an error occurs.

"Error 1: command type not found"
"Error 2: parameter out of max range"
"Error 3: parameter out of min range"
"Error 4: wrong number of parameters"
"Error 5: wrong parameter"
"Error 6: not a valid parameter"
"Error 7: Invalid PiP Mode"
"Error 8: Not a Profile"
"Error 9: Invalid Profile"
"Error 10: Source Priority Enabled"
"Error 11: Invalid Input"
"Error 12: Select PIP or change scaling"
"Error 13: Profile Off"
"Error 14: Not a Valid Input Number"
"Error 15: Invalid GPIO"
"Error 16: Clampwidth not available"