Control Panasonic projector via IP

MC2

Hi,
I'm trying to control a Panasonic beamer via IP.
Using the PJlink protocol ... I'm able to control the Pana beam via IP.

Their RS232 protocol is sooo simple.
But for 1 or other reason it's not so smooth for me via IP ... grrrrr

Someone succeeded to do this ?
Prepared to share the string sent to the device ?

fyi ...
1. passwords are disabled on the pana beam
2. I control many many other devices via ip, so I'm not a newbie

Many tx in advance !
Mike

Bruno Arosemena

Control Panasonic projector via IP

Try this

Marc Scheibein

PJLink module works fine with Panasonic. The only issue is that you don't have AutoImage function. But this is a general PJLink related limitation.

MikeX

Control Panasonic projector via IP

Tx Bruno for that module.
Did you attached it as a hint to use MD5 ?

The PJlink works and is very easy to implement.
Example ...
IF(!PROJ_STS_IP) IP_CLIENT_OPEN (DV_PROJ.PORT,IPADDRESS,4352,IP_TCP)
WAIT_UNTIL(PROJ_STS_IP) SEND_STRING DV_PROJ,"$25,$31,$49,$4E,$50,$54,$20,$31,$31,$0D"//RGB1

But as Marc mention ... no auto adjust, aspect ratio, ... and some other interesting functions.

Grtz
Mike

alanh

Panasonic IP port

Control via IP of the Panasonic projector range, is the port 1024 as mentioned in the panasonic network booklet or 4352 as detailed in the above post, anybody know for sure as doing a panasonic next week over IP.

regallion

I've controlled many PJLINK projectors in the past, including Panasonics, and it's always been on 4352.

MikeX

Anyone controlled Pana projectors via IP, but with the full featured protocol instead of the PJlink ?
PJlink has only basic functions.

Imo a bit stupid to foresee a IP/RS232 gateway (Extron, Global Caché iTach, ...) to have full control.

toddt

Moxa NPort5110

I have controlled both Panasonic projectors and plasma's with the Moxa NPort5110. Worked rather well. Only problem that I had was the return strings were a bit off, I had to look at them all in hex. I just did a watch and adjusted to what I got back. Pretty easy set-up and nice to not have to run long 232 cables or a axb-232 box with axlink. Just set up client/server communication and then just send normal 232 strings.

Spire_Jeff

You could always use the new ICSLan (http://www.amx.com/products/EXB-COM2.asp) devices if you have a fully functional RS232 module. The cost of this box could be justified by reliable operation and time saved programming the IP version of control. Unless you are planning on using these projectors on a regular basis.

Jeff

alexander77

define_call 'beamer connect' {
ip_client_open (10,'192.168.40.3',1024,1)
}

define_call 'pana on' {
//send_string dvbeamer, "$02,'ADZZ;PON',$03"
call 'beamer connect' // needs to reconnect every time ...
send_string dvbeamer, "'00PON',13" // every command disconnects the beamer
}
define_call 'pana off' {
//send_string dvbeamer, "$02,'ADZZ;POF',$03"
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00POF',13"
}
define_call 'pana shutter on' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00OSH:1',13"
}
define_call 'pana shutter off' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00OSH:0',13"
}
define_call 'pana rgb1' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:RG1',13"
}
define_call 'pana rgb2' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:RG2',13"
}
define_call 'pana video' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:VID',13"
}
define_call 'pana svideo' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:SVD',13"
}
define_call 'pana dvi' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:DVI',13"
}
define_call 'pana sdi' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00IIS:SDI',13"
}
define_call 'pana query shutter' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00ADZZ;QSH',13"
}
define_call 'pana query input' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00QIN',13"
}
define_call 'pana query power' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00QPW',13"
}
define_call 'pana query lamp1' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00Q$L:1',13"
}
define_call 'pana query lamp2' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00Q$L:2',13"
}
define_call 'pana query lampstatus' {
call 'beamer connect'
send_string dvbeamer, "'00AQ$S',13"
}

HTH
Alexander

MikeX

tx alex ! I'll give it a try when I'm back on-site. grtz

RichardHamilton

i know this is a year later

but security is what prevents the projector from communicating with the standard RS-232 module over IP.

Use the web control page and set the password to nothing.. then the security will not apply on NT control or PJLink control.

default username password is admin1/panasonic.

i also open the port manually, as the module didn't seem to do the right job. will do some more verification on that side yet.

travis

Bruno Arosemena wrote: »

Try this

stealing your MD5 sum function. Thanks.
It was easier than walking out to where the projector is and deleting the password.

RichardHamilton

travis wrote: »

stealing your MD5 sum function. Thanks.
It was easier than walking out to where the projector is and deleting the password.

you didn't have to walk, it can be done from the browser

travis

Ah you're right. I was distracted by the fact that you can't get to the test patterns or enable PJlink through the web UI. On this model at least.

travis

So, I'm working with a PT-ST10U

When you tell it to stand-by over PJlink, it turns off the NIC. Um, I think I might need to turn it back on over the network too, guys.

edit: found the eco setting and turned it off.

RichardHamilton

I'm working with a PT- DW740 right now. I've used the AMX module for the 730.

There is no direct HDMI support in the module, so I use a pass thru command of

send_command vdvPanasonicPTDW730S,"'PASSTHRU-IIS:HD1'"

Once I removed the password, this module works fine. Power On is good from Standby.

edit: just saw your eco mode edit.. yes, that did get me as well. It must be off for the ethernet port to remain live.