Pc Compatibility Chart; Rs-232C Port Specifications - Sharp Aquos LC 32GD9E Operation Manual

Appendix

PC compatibility chart

Horizontal
Resolution
Frequency
VGA 640 g 480
31.5 kHz
SVGA 800 g 600
37.9 kHz
XGA 1024 g 768
48.4 kHz
VGA, SVGA and XGA are registered trademarks
of International Business Machines Co., Inc.
NOTE
• This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation
can only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any variations from this
standard will result in picture distortions.

RS-232C port specifications

PC Control of the TV
• When a program is set, the TV can be controlled
from the PC using the RS-232C terminal.
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.
Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially
•
available) to a 9 pin D-sub/MINI-DIN (optional: AN-
A1RS) for the connections.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
accustomed to using PCs.
9 pin D-sub/MINI-DIN
conversion cable (optional:
AN-A1RS)
RS-232C serial control cable
(cross type, commercially available)
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the TV's communications conditions. The TV's
communications settings are as follows:
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
8 bits
Data length:
Parity bit: None
1 bit
Stop bit:
Flow control:
None
Vertical VESA
Frequency Standard

60 Hz

60 Hz

60 Hz
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 e 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, g, blank, ?
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are
input for the parameter.)
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable
range, "ERR" returns. (Refer to "Response code format".)
0
0 0 0
– 3 0
1 0 0
0 0 5
When "?" is input for some commands, the present setting
value responds.
?
? ? ?
Response code format
Normal response
O K
Return code (0DH)
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
E R R
Return code (0DH)
P4
Return code
9
5
?
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