ESC/VP21 Commands
You can control the projector from an external device using ESC/VP21.
Connect the projector to the computer with the USB cable.
Before starting
a
Install the USB communication driver (EPSON USB-COM Driver) to
your computer. For information about the EPSON USB-COM Driver,
contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided in the
Epson Projector Contact List.
s Epson Projector Contact List
b
Set USB Type B to Link 21L from the Extended menu.
s Extended - USB Type B p.61
c
Connect the computer's USB port to the projector's USB (Type B)
port with a USB cable.
Start from step 2 from the second time.
Command list
When the power ON command is transmitted to the projector, the power
turns on and it enters warm-up mode. When the projector's power has
turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) is returned.
When a command is input, the projector executes the command and
returns a ":", and then accepts the next command.
If the command being processed terminates abnormally, an error message is
output and a ":" is returned.
The main contents are listed below.
Item Command
Power ON/OFF On PWR ON
Off PWR OFF
Signal selection Computer Auto SOURCE 1F
RGB SOURCE 11
Component SOURCE 14
Video SOURCE 41
S-Video SOURCE 42
USB Display SOURCE 51
A/V Mute On/Off On MUTE ON
Off MUTE OFF
Add a Carriage Return (CR) code (0Dh) to the end of each command and
transmit.
For more details, contact your local dealer or the nearest address provided
in the Epson Projector Contact List.
s Epson Projector Contact List
Communications protocol
• Default baud rate setting: 9600 bps
• Data length: 8 bit
• Parity: None
• Stop-bit: 1 bit
• Flow control: None
Monitoring and Controlling
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