Epson PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe control commands

Summary

Epson PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe is a home theater projector controllable via the ESC/VP21 ASCII command protocol over serial (RS-232C), USB, or TCP/IP network connections. This spec covers the ESC/VP21 command set as documented in Epson's command user's guide for home projectors. TCP/IP details (port, session setup) reference a separate ESC/VP.net protocol manual not included in this source.

Transport

protocols:
  - serial
  - usb
  - tcp  # source says commands can be sent after establishing a TCP session
addressing:
  # UNRESOLVED: TCP port number not stated in source (references ESC/VP.net protocol manual)
serial:
  baud_rate: 9600
  data_bits: 8
  parity: none
  stop_bits: 1
  flow_control: none
  connector: D-Sub 9pin
auth:
  type: UNRESOLVED  # source does not state this

Traits

- powerable   # inferred from PWR ON / PWR OFF commands
- routable    # inferred from SOURCE selection commands
- muteable    # inferred from MUTE ON / MUTE OFF commands
- queryable   # inferred from get command format (COMMAND ?)

Actions

- id: power_on
  label: Power On
  kind: action
  command: "PWR ON"
  description: Turns the projector on from standby
  params: []

- id: power_off
  label: Power Off
  kind: action
  command: "PWR OFF"
  description: Turns the projector to standby
  params: []

- id: mute_on
  label: Mute On
  kind: action
  command: "MUTE ON"
  description: Activates A/V mute
  params: []

- id: mute_off
  label: Mute Off
  kind: action
  command: "MUTE OFF"
  description: Deactivates A/V mute
  params: []

- id: blank_black
  label: Blank Screen Black
  kind: action
  command: "MSEL00"
  description: Sets blank screen to black
  params: []

- id: blank_blue
  label: Blank Screen Blue
  kind: action
  command: "MSEL01"
  description: Sets blank screen to blue
  params: []

- id: blank_user_logo
  label: Blank Screen User Logo
  kind: action
  command: "MSEL02"
  description: Sets blank screen to user logo
  params: []

- id: source_select
  label: Select Source
  kind: action
  command: "SOURCE {code}"
  description: >-
    Selects input source. The source code is model-dependent.
    Common codes include SOURCE 10 (INPUT 1 cyclic), SOURCE 11 (Analog RGB),
    SOURCE 14 (YCbCr), SOURCE 15 (YPbPr), SOURCE 1F (Auto),
    SOURCE 20 (INPUT 2 cyclic), SOURCE 21 (INPUT 2 Analog RGB),
    SOURCE 30 (INPUT 3 cyclic), SOURCE 31 (INPUT 3 Digital RGB),
    SOURCE 40 (VIDEO cyclic), SOURCE 41 (VIDEO RCA), SOURCE 42 (VIDEO S-Video),
    SOURCE A0 (HDMI), SOURCE D0 (WirelessHD).
  params:
    - name: code
      type: string
      description: Two-character source code (e.g. "10", "A0")

# UNRESOLVED: exact source command codes for the 5020UBe are not in this document;
# the command tables cover older models (TW series, PL-HomeCinema up to 8500UB/9500UB)

Feedbacks

- id: error
  label: Command Error
  type: flag
  response: "ERR\r:"
  description: >-
    Projector returns "ERR" followed by CR and ":" when an invalid command is received

- id: ready
  label: Ready Check
  type: flag
  query_command: "\r"
  description: >-
    Null command (CR / 0x0D). Projector returns ":" if operational

# UNRESOLVED: specific response values for the 5020UBe are not documented in this source

Variables

# UNRESOLVED: no settable continuous parameters (volume, brightness, etc.) found in this source

Events

# UNRESOLVED: no unsolicited notification events documented in this source

Macros

# UNRESOLVED: no multi-step sequences described in this source

Safety

confirmation_required_for: []
interlocks: []
notes: >-
  The PWR ON command may require one-time setup on some models. The source
  documents setup steps for TW200/TW200H and a setting requirement for TW500;
  it does not state the 5020UBe's requirements.
# UNRESOLVED: specific power-on interlock requirements for the 5020UBe not stated in source

Notes

The ESC/VP21 protocol uses ASCII command codes terminated by carriage return (0x0D).
Set commands: projector returns ":" after successful execution.
Get commands: append "?" to command; projector returns the parameter value.
Null command (0x0D): projector returns ":" — useful for connectivity checks.
Error response: "ERR" + 0x0D + ":" for invalid commands.
INC/DEC/INIT step parameters are available for some commands (increment, decrement, initialize).
TCP/IP network control references a separate ESC/VP.net protocol manual for session setup details.

Provenance

source_domains: []
source_urls: []
retrieved_at: 2026-10-07T12:50:21.688Z
last_checked_at: 2026-10-07T12:50:21.688Z

Verification Summary

verdict: verified
checked_at: 2026-10-07T12:50:21.688Z
matched_actions: 9
action_count: 9
confidence: medium
summary: "All 9 action units match literally and serial transport values are in the source. The 5020UBe is not in the applicable-models list, so the source is a generic same-class guide. (15 unresolved item(s) noted in Known Gaps.)"

Known Gaps

- "SPWRLVL 01"
- "PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe is not explicitly listed in the applicable models table; command support is inferred from the broader ESC/VP21 home projector family"
- "TCP/IP port number and session establishment details are in the ESC/VP.net protocol manual, not this source"
- "firmware version compatibility not stated in source"
- "TCP port number not stated in source (references ESC/VP.net protocol manual)"
- "exact source command codes for the 5020UBe are not in this document;"
- "specific response values for the 5020UBe are not documented in this source"
- "no settable continuous parameters (volume, brightness, etc.) found in this source"
- "no unsolicited notification events documented in this source"
- "no multi-step sequences described in this source"
- "specific power-on interlock requirements for the 5020UBe not stated in source"
- "PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe not in the explicit applicable models list; using general ESC/VP21 home projector command set"
- "TCP/IP port, connection sequence, and session management not documented here"
- "specific source input codes for the 5020UBe hardware configuration not confirmed"
- "serial connector pinout details beyond \"D-Sub 9pin\" not provided"
- "command timing, response latency, and timeout behavior not documented"
- "model-specific source not located"

From the AI4AV catalog (https://ai4av.net) · ODbL-1.0

Summary

Transport

protocols: - serial - usb - tcp # source says commands can be sent after establishing a TCP session addressing: # UNRESOLVED: TCP port number not stated in source (references ESC/VP.net protocol manual) serial: baud_rate: 9600 data_bits: 8 parity: none stop_bits: 1 flow_control: none connector: D-Sub 9pin auth: type: UNRESOLVED # source does not state this

- powerable # inferred from PWR ON / PWR OFF commands - routable # inferred from SOURCE selection commands - muteable # inferred from MUTE ON / MUTE OFF commands - queryable # inferred from get command format (COMMAND ?)

Actions

- id: power_on label: Power On kind: action command: "PWR ON" description: Turns the projector on from standby params: [] - id: power_off label: Power Off kind: action command: "PWR OFF" description: Turns the projector to standby params: [] - id: mute_on label: Mute On kind: action command: "MUTE ON" description: Activates A/V mute params: [] - id: mute_off label: Mute Off kind: action command: "MUTE OFF" description: Deactivates A/V mute params: [] - id: blank_black label: Blank Screen Black kind: action command: "MSEL00" description: Sets blank screen to black params: [] - id: blank_blue label: Blank Screen Blue kind: action command: "MSEL01" description: Sets blank screen to blue params: [] - id: blank_user_logo label: Blank Screen User Logo kind: action command: "MSEL02" description: Sets blank screen to user logo params: [] - id: source_select label: Select Source kind: action command: "SOURCE {code}" description: >- Selects input source. The source code is model-dependent. Common codes include SOURCE 10 (INPUT 1 cyclic), SOURCE 11 (Analog RGB), SOURCE 14 (YCbCr), SOURCE 15 (YPbPr), SOURCE 1F (Auto), SOURCE 20 (INPUT 2 cyclic), SOURCE 21 (INPUT 2 Analog RGB), SOURCE 30 (INPUT 3 cyclic), SOURCE 31 (INPUT 3 Digital RGB), SOURCE 40 (VIDEO cyclic), SOURCE 41 (VIDEO RCA), SOURCE 42 (VIDEO S-Video), SOURCE A0 (HDMI), SOURCE D0 (WirelessHD). params: - name: code type: string description: Two-character source code (e.g. "10", "A0") # UNRESOLVED: exact source command codes for the 5020UBe are not in this document; # the command tables cover older models (TW series, PL-HomeCinema up to 8500UB/9500UB)

Feedbacks

- id: error label: Command Error type: flag response: "ERR\r:" description: >- Projector returns "ERR" followed by CR and ":" when an invalid command is received - id: ready label: Ready Check type: flag query_command: "\r" description: >- Null command (CR / 0x0D). Projector returns ":" if operational # UNRESOLVED: specific response values for the 5020UBe are not documented in this source

Safety

confirmation_required_for: [] interlocks: [] notes: >- The PWR ON command may require one-time setup on some models. The source documents setup steps for TW200/TW200H and a setting requirement for TW500; it does not state the 5020UBe's requirements. # UNRESOLVED: specific power-on interlock requirements for the 5020UBe not stated in source

Notes

The ESC/VP21 protocol uses ASCII command codes terminated by carriage return (0x0D).

Set commands: projector returns ":" after successful execution.

Get commands: append "?" to command; projector returns the parameter value.

Null command (0x0D): projector returns ":" — useful for connectivity checks.

Error response: "ERR" + 0x0D + ":" for invalid commands.

INC/DEC/INIT step parameters are available for some commands (increment, decrement, initialize).

TCP/IP network control references a separate ESC/VP.net protocol manual for session setup details.

Verification Summary

verdict: verified checked_at: 2026-10-07T12:50:21.688Z matched_actions: 9 action_count: 9 confidence: medium summary: "All 9 action units match literally and serial transport values are in the source. The 5020UBe is not in the applicable-models list, so the source is a generic same-class guide. (15 unresolved item(s) noted in Known Gaps.)"

Known Gaps

- "SPWRLVL 01" - "PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe is not explicitly listed in the applicable models table; command support is inferred from the broader ESC/VP21 home projector family" - "TCP/IP port number and session establishment details are in the ESC/VP.net protocol manual, not this source" - "firmware version compatibility not stated in source" - "TCP port number not stated in source (references ESC/VP.net protocol manual)" - "exact source command codes for the 5020UBe are not in this document;" - "specific response values for the 5020UBe are not documented in this source" - "no settable continuous parameters (volume, brightness, etc.) found in this source" - "no unsolicited notification events documented in this source" - "no multi-step sequences described in this source" - "specific power-on interlock requirements for the 5020UBe not stated in source" - "PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe not in the explicit applicable models list; using general ESC/VP21 home projector command set" - "TCP/IP port, connection sequence, and session management not documented here" - "specific source input codes for the 5020UBe hardware configuration not confirmed" - "serial connector pinout details beyond \"D-Sub 9pin\" not provided" - "command timing, response latency, and timeout behavior not documented" - "model-specific source not located"

From the AI4AV catalog (https://ai4av.net) · ODbL-1.0

Epson PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe Series Control Spec

Summary

Transport

Traits

Actions

Feedbacks

Variables

Events

Macros

Safety

Notes

Provenance

Verification Summary

Known Gaps

Source & contribution

Epson PL-Home Cinema 5020UBe Series Control Spec

Summary

Transport

Traits

Actions

Feedbacks

Variables

Events

Macros

Safety

Notes

Provenance

Verification Summary

Known Gaps

Source & contribution