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QE9850

Control
RS-232, IP (default TCP)
Encoding
ASCII
IP
TCP port 57
RS-232
19200 baud, 8N1
Line ending
CR

Commands

13 commands
POWER2
POWER ON DISPLAY.POWER=1
Ending: cr
POWER OFF DISPLAY.POWER=0
Ending: cr
VOLUME3
VOLUME UP AUDIO.VOLUME+
Ending: cr
VOLUME DOWN AUDIO.VOLUME-
Ending: cr
VOLUME SET AUDIO.VOLUME=%v
Ending: cr
MUTE3
MUTE TOGGLE MUTE
Ending: cr
MUTE ON AUDIO.MUTE=1
Ending: cr
MUTE OFF AUDIO.MUTE=0
Ending: cr
INPUT5
HDMI 1 SOURCE.SELECT=1
Ending: cr
HDMI 2 SOURCE.SELECT=2
Ending: cr
HDMI 3 SOURCE.SELECT=3
Ending: cr
HDMI 4 SOURCE.SELECT=4
Ending: cr
DISPLAY PORT SOURCE.SELECT=5
Ending: cr

Cheat sheet

driver.cheatSheet()

What it is

The Planar QE9850 is a large-format commercial display for digital signage, corporate presentation, and collaborative spaces. It is part of the Planar QE Series of professional displays.

Specs

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Size: 98"

Inputs: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4b, VGA, OPS

Mounting: VESA (model dependent)

Setup

First Use: Install USB drivers for serial communication. For Windows, use CP210xVCPInstaller_x64.exe (64-bit) or CP210xVCPInstaller_x86.exe (32-bit) from the accessory kit USB drive.

Video Optimization: Adjust phase (VGA only, 0-100), clock (VGA only, 0-100), and zoom (0-10, default 0).

CEC: Enable: Off, On (Default: Off). Auto Standby: Off, On (Default: Off).

Control: OSD Keypad, IR Remote, USB-B (serial), TCP/UDP (port 57).

Support

Tech Support Phone: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866-752-6271), +1 503-748-5799 / +1 503-748-5899 (outside US)

Power Cycle: Turn AC switch to "O" or disconnect AC power cord.

Factory Reset: Via OSD: Main -> Advanced Settings -> System Settings -> Factory Reset. Via Button: Press and hold reset button with a pin, reconnect power, wait for status LED flash, release button. Via USB Mouse: Connect mouse, click Advanced -> System -> Factory default -> OK.

About this driver

driver.source()

Confirm each command on your device before you rely on it. Provided as is, with no warranty. To correct something or ask for it to come down, write to info@ctrlbot.io. Licensed CC BY 4.0: credit CTRLbot and link back when you share it. Product page. Manufacturer site.

Revision
2
Updated
2026-11-11
Catalog date
2026-11-12
License
CC-BY-4.0