Control Programming with Sony VPL-VW90ES 3D Projector

Recently the review on the SONY VPL-VW90ES projector review appeared on CePro.com. I thought i would take a moment to highlight some of the projectors capabilities in home control and automation.

Lamp_Use_Time <<>> Lamp_Use_Time_Changed [NUMBER, (Running time of lamp by hours)]

This is one of the most valuable programming variables. The ability to trigger events or announcement based on the actual lamps hours is huge. No longer will i have to monitor it myself, or wait for the lamp to die, i can program a reminder so that as we are coming to the end of the lamps life I will be able to already have one ordered or on stand by.

Error_Status <<>> Error_Status_Changed [STRING, (See list below.)]
NO_ERROR
LAMP_ERROR
FAN_ERROR
COVER_ERROR
TEMP_ERROR
D5V_ERROR
POWER_ERROR
TEMP_WARNING
NVM_ERROR

This is another tool that in my programming was used under the announcement agent. I programmed audible announcements to warn me if there was a temperature warning, a fan error, or a power error. This is an obvious bonus, just think of what that little check engine light does for you on your car!

Projector_Operating_Status <<>> Projector_Operating_Status_Changed [STRING, (See list below.)]
STANDBY
START UP
START UP LAMP
ON
COOLING1
COOLING2
SAVING COOLING1
SAVING COOLING2
SAVING STANDBY

Status is an important part of any device on an automation system. 2way control is becoming more of a necessity in electronics in the electronic home. When we can get true operational feed back from a device our systems can track the usage. Being able to do this will let the system know whether a device is actually on. So in programming if the theater room turns on, but the projector does not, it can send a second power on command. If this fails again the system can email the company providing integration services minimizing down time.

The following commands are device specific. These commands can be triggered by remapping remote buttons, creating custom buttons, or triggered through macro type programming. These are pretty normal commands for a projector. Being able to have access to all these commands through RS232 is a little different and a huge bonus.

Picture Mode: Dynamic
Picture Mode: Standard
Picture Mode: Cinema1
Picture Mode: Cinema2
Picture Mode: Cinema3
Picture Mode: User1
Picture Mode: User2

Color Temperature: High
Color Temperature: Middle
Color Temperature: Low1
Color Temperature: Custom1
Color Temperature: Custom2
Color Temperature: Custom3
Color Temperature: Custom4
Color Temperature: Low2
Color Temperature: Custom5

Lamp Control: Low
Lamp Control: High

Black Level -3
Black Level -2
Black Level -1
Black Level 0
Black Level 1
Black Level 2
Black Level 3

Advanced Iris: Off
Advanced Iris: Manual
Advanced Iris: Auto1
Advanced Iris: Auto2

V Keystone+
V Keystone-

2D-3D Display Auto
2D-3D Display 3D
2D-3D Display 2D
3D Format Simulated 3D
3D Format Side-by-Side
3D Format Over-Under
3D Depth -2
3D Depth -1
3D Depth 0
3D Depth 1
3D Depth 2
3D Simulated Effect High
3D Simulated Effect Medium
3D Simulated Effect Low
3D Glasses Brightness High
3D Glasses Brightness Middle
3D Glasses Brightness Low

The 3d specific commands are very important to have access to. All these commands are important, but a few stand out and should be programmed as easy to find custom buttons for on the fly adjustments.
The first are the 3D Format Simulated 3D, 3D Format Side-by-Side, 3D Format Over-Under discreet commands. For those of us used to 3d in a home environment we know that all 3d is not created equal as far as the format and presentation. Being able to change these settings on the fly can be a saving grace to those easily irritated like I am. Another nice feature to have right at your finger tips is the depth adjustments. I burned through some 3d titles and noticed that on occasion i had to readjust that depth to clear the image up a bit. Like previously mentioned, not all 3d content is created equal. The other on the fly 3d adjustments are also helpful but these have a little more to do with a viewers taste.

Well there you have it. From my standpoint on a programming and control level this projector has NO competition. Sony left no stoned unturned for those of you who truly demand devices that are easy to integrate and have full 2way control in every sense. Hope you enjoyed this little look inside the advanced programming options of the VW90es.

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