Error in trying to calibrate

[Dizzy810]

Hey everyone.

I just got a Pioneer Pro-111FD and today I decided to play around with ControlCal to get a feeling for it. My laptop has a serial port so I don't have to deal with a USB to serial adapter. I bought a serial cable from radioshack that is labeled as a RS232 female to female. I verified that it is straight through.

So first I hooked up the cable and started ControlCal with the Pio 9G Kuro TV Special as I wanted to check the hours for some peace of mind (box wasn't strapped closed and was pretty beat up). This worked great, and I was able to see that my display was indeed new. Then I loaded up the 9G C3 region 1 profile. TV turned on like it should. Then when I hit "Start Calibration" I got an error stating "Pioneer C3 Calibration Mode was not enabled". I double checked all my com port settings. I don't think it can be the cable because the TV special profile works as it should.

So what is wrong?

Thanks

[Turbe]

Hi, actually, it still can be the cable since some straight-through cables have other pins connected, even crossed.

There are a couple of other Users that experienced this (can Power ON/OFF but not enter the ISFccc Interface) including myself on one cable that did have pins 2 and 3 correct (but not others). Replacing the cable resolved the issue.

I really don't ship just cables, but I have to a couple others and I will extend the offer if you continue to have problems (double check all Port settings again on your computer, ControlCAL and the Display itself).

I will ship a Cable only for $15 (including USPS Priority Mail Shipping to US addresses) - the availability and price are subject to change.

For a complete tested solution, consider our USB Serial Adapter/Serial Cable Bundle.

[Dizzy810]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have checked all of the pins and they are all straight through. If it was the cable, why would I be able to use the Kuro special profile?

[Turbe]

I did post that above :)
There are a couple of other Users that experienced this (can Power ON/OFF but not enter the ISFccc Interface) including myself on one cable that did have pins 2 and 3 correct (but not others). Replacing the cable resolved the issue.
Pin issue, line issue, short, shielding etc.. I'm not really sure and didn't think it would be a concern once Power ON/OFF worked until I experienced this issue with one cable.

I didn't take the time to take the cable apart but the Power ON/OFF functions are THE most basic commands.. other commands including the ISFccc Interface require a checksum (Power ON/OFF don't).

Now, there could be something else going on with your setup.. if you have another Computer, give it a try.

[Dizzy810]

Well I tried it again and this time it worked perfectly. Don't know why it didn't want to communicate the first time. Thanks for your help.