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Dell 1420X Projector Protocol Document

Summary

Technical communication protocol manual for projector control systems. Defines RS232 serial pin assignments, command syntax, and response formats for PC-to-projector control including power operations, status queries, lamp monitoring, and firmware retrieval. Includes byte-level protocol specs with headers, CRC checksums, and command codes. For AV integrators and developers.

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RS232(FEMALE) RS232(FEMALE)

PIN DESCRIPTION

2 RXD 3 3 TXD 2

5 GROUND 5

7 RTSZ( Not Used) 8 8 CTSZ( Not Used) 7

Case CASE DRAIN WIRE CASE Case

Page Summary Contents For Dell 1420X Projector Protocol Document

Page 1 RS232(FEMALE) RS232(FEMALE) PIN DESCRIPTION 2 RXD 3 3 TXD 2 5 GROUND 5 7 RTSZ( Not Used) 8 8 CTSZ( Not Used) 7 Case CASE DRAIN WIRE CASE Case
Page 2 Control Command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][So P][CRC][ID][So M][COMMAND] [H][AC][So P][CRC][ID][So M][COMMAND][Value] Example: Power On Command (Send Low Byte Firstly) Enter the following c...
Page 3 Projector Response Lamp Hour Byte0, Byte1, Byte2, Byte3 Byte0: 0x00 (Success) Byte1: 0x2f (the Command Code of Lamp Hour) Byte2: LSB (Hex) Byte3: MSB (Hex) Ex: 800 (3x256 + 2x16 = 800) hours --> 0x...
Page 9 Note 2: After power on the projector, wait for 5 seconds before sending next command. Note 3: The range will depend on VGA input resolution. Note 4: If sending multiple commends, check that a response...

Manual Details

Brand Dell
Pages 9
File Size 163.62 KB
Published June 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a 'Power On' command structured?

It uses the syntax [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND], formatted with specific required hexadecimal values like H (be, ef) and AC (10).

How do I check the system status or lamp hours?

To get the System Status (Byte1=0xff) or Lamp Hour (Byte1=0x2f), the projector requires a specific request command code. The return status will indicate overall success.

What is important to know when sending multiple commands?

When sending multiple commands, you must check that a proper response has been received from the projector before transmitting the next command.

How can I retrieve the device's firmware version?

To request the Firmware Version, send a command with Byte1 set to 0x30. The response will include the firmware version in subsequent bytes as an ASCII code ("M0RXXX").