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PC control of the TV
• When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C.
• The input signal (PC/ video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments
and settings can be made,enabling automatic programmed playing.
• Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) adapter for the connections.
NOTE
· This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using PCs.
Communication conditions for RS-232C
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the communications conditions of the TV.
The communications settings of the TV are as follows:
Baud rate:
9,600 bps
Data length:
8 bits
Parity bit:
None
Stop bit:
1 bit
Flow control:
None
Communication procedure
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-
232C connector. The TV operates according to the
received command and sends a response message to
the PC.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time.
Wait until the PC receives the OK response before
sending the next command.
Command format
Eight ASCII codes + CR
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3
Command 4-digits
Parameter 4-digits
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 - 9, space, ?
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with space(s)
for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the
parameter.)
When the input parameter is not correct, "ERR" returns. (Refer
to "Response code format".)
When "?" is input for some commands, the present setting
value responds.
Response code format
P4
Return code
Problem response
(communication error or incorrect command)
RS-232C cable cross-type
(commercially available)
0
0
0
0
9
_
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
5
?
?
?
?
?
Normal response
O
K
Return code (0DH)
E
R
R
Return code (0DH)
PC
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