Was this ever resolved? I am not entirely in the same situation, but I am planning on turning on a projector via the RS232 port of BS1, so it would be great to understand any pitfalls..

CheapB wrote:

Was this ever resolved? I am not entirely in the same situation, but I am planning on turning on a projector via the RS232 port of BS1, so it would be great to understand any pitfalls..

Hey CheapB,

No this hasn't been resolved. I need to figure out why the data module is buffering the serial data output. It's tearing me apart. On my BV4, code 556 and 559 do not seem to be turning it on, but turning it off is ok. Sending the commands manually using my computer does work.

Does anyone have any experience fixing these things on a software level? 

mobilett wrote:

Does anyone have any experience fixing these things on a software level? 

That's not me, but have you connected the handshake lines of the serial cable somehow? Perhaps the BS1 thinks the other end of the line isn't ready to receive any commands.

I am expecting to receive my pre-loved BS1 in a week or so and I will be happy to do some testing and compare with your results. we probably need to coordinate setup. Even if you have a problem that is specific to your unit, it should be fixable as long as you get something consistent out of the serial port when you are trying to turn on the TV. Worst case we would have to build a small serial translator...

What software version are you on? I wonder if it is possible to update the software via the USB or if it has to go in for service. 

The BS1 is sending out the control codes over serial, but seems like sometimes it's being buffered, it's hard to explain. The best way I can say it is that when I manually send the PON, using my computer, the BV4 turns on. When I see the BS1 send the PON, if it gets sent, the BV4 won't turn on. Weird, eh?

CheapB wrote:

I am expecting to receive my pre-loved BS1 in a week or so and I will be happy to do some testing and compare with your results. we probably need to coordinate setup. Even if you have a problem that is specific to your unit, it should be fixable as long as you get something consistent out of the serial port when you are trying to turn on the TV. Worst case we would have to build a small serial translator...

What software version are you on? I wonder if it is possible to update the software via the USB or if it has to go in for service. 

 

Software version, don't laugh, but I think it's at 2.0. Anyone know how we can update these ourselves? Surely it can't be too difficult.. I think it's just software via the data port....

How do you monitor the BS1 out on your PC? If I am using regular type A/B cable the PC doesn't detect the BS1 as a serial port.

Also, some serial monitors does not show non ascii characters. it would be good to understand exactly what the BS1 is sending. I am assuming you are using the same cable when you are going direct from BS1 to the TV or via the PC? does the BS1 send the PON everytime or just sometimes?

I think I am on SW 4.5, so I would love to be able to upgrade the software myself as well. Anyone??

CheapB wrote:

How do you monitor the BS1 out on your PC? If I am using regular type A/B cable the PC doesn't detect the BS1 as a serial port.

Also, some serial monitors does not show non ascii characters. it would be good to understand exactly what the BS1 is sending. I am assuming you are using the same cable when you are going direct from BS1 to the TV or via the PC? does the BS1 send the PON everytime or just sometimes?

I connected the bs1 datacable to a gender changer, and plugged it into the serial port of an old laptop running windows. Yes, it's the same cable, but a gender changer is required.

I opened up Hyperterminal, and then watched the codes stream. Hyperterminal shows the control codes as ASCII symbols.

BS1 sends PON almost everytime it looks like, but sometimes the data is sent buffered, I can see it dump a bunch of commands all at the same time, such that when I hit the standby button, it sends PON at that time.