RS-232C Specifications and Commands Computer control A computer can be used to control the monitor by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available) to the monitor. (See page 20 of the monitor’s operation manual for connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table.
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1: Temp High, 32: Backlight 1: Temp High, 32: Ignition Failure Ignition Failure 0 – 99999(Integer) TLM5200/TLM4600 TL-M5200/TL-M4600 Serial No. OK or ERR OK or ERR OK or ERR Monitor Name (Max 12 characters) OK or ERR OK or ERR...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Resize COMPUTER 2 HDMI S-VIDEO VIDEO COMPUTER 1 INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green Blue Color Temp Film Mode Black Monochrome Adjustment Reset Signal Type COMMAND PARAMETER Normal (Computer) Full...
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CONTROL CONTENTS COMPUTER 2 INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green Blue Color Temp Film Mode Black Monochrome Adjustment Reset Signal Type DVI INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green Blue Color Temp Film Mode Black Monochrome Adjustment Reset...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS HDMI INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green Blue Color Temp Film Mode Black Monochrome Adjustment Reset Signal Type Dynamic Range Color Space S-VIDEO INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green...
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CONTROL CONTENTS VIDEO INPUT AV Mode Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Green Blue Color Temp Film Mode Black 3D-Y/C Monochrome Adjustment Reset Position H-position V-position Adjustment Reset Fine Sync Clock Phase H-position V-position Fine Sync Adjustment Reset RGB Frequency Check Horizontal Vertical HDMI Setup...
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RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Video System AUTO SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 PAL_60 Background Selection Blue None Power On Delay Delay Time 0 – 100 Sec. Picture Flip Reverse Invert Keylock Main Key Remote Control Set Inputs COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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CONTROL CONTENTS P&P Main Select Left *2 Right *2 ALL Reset Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Multi Screen *3 Status Screen Position H-Bezel V-Bezel H-Position V-Position *1 For setting the monitor name, send the commands in the order of MTN1, MTN2 and MTN3. *2 The P&P Main Select command can be sent only when “P&P (Split-screen)”...
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment This section describes the basic procedure for using the monitor via the network. If the network is already constructed, the monitor’s network settings may need to be changed. Please con- sult your network administrator for assistance with these settings. You can make network settings both on the monitor and on the computer.
1. Connecting the Moni- tor to a Computer Establishing a one-to-one connection from the monitor to a computer. Using a LAN cable (Cat- egory 5, cross-over type) you can configure the monitor via the computer. Disconnect the computer’s LAN cable from the existing network. Connect a LAN cable (a UTP cable, Category 5, cross-over type) to the monitor’s LAN ter-...
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer The following describes how to make settings in Windows Vista ® Log on the network using the administrator’s account for the computer. Click “start”, and click “Control Panel”.
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Click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, and click the “Properties” button. Confirm or change an IP address for the setup computer. 1 Confirm and note the current IP ad- dress, Subnet mask and Default gateway. Make sure to note the current IP ad- dress, Subnet mask and Default gate- way as you will be required to reset them later.
Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 3. Setting up a Network Connection for the Monitor Settings for such items as the monitor’s IP ad- dress and subnet mask are compatible with the existing network. Set each item on the monitor as follows. (See page 38 of the monitor’s operation manual for setting.) DHCP Client : OFF...
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The TCP/IP setting screen ap- pears, ready for network settings for the monitor. Items Setting example / Remarks DHCP Select “ON” or “OFF” to determine Client whether to use DHCP Client. IP Address You can set this item when “DHCP Client”...
Controlling the Monitor via LAN After connecting the monitor to your network, enter the monitor IP address in “Address” on Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or later) using a computer on the network to start a setup screen that will enable control of the monitor via the network. Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)
Confirming the Monitor Status (Status) On this screen, you can confirm the monitor status. You can confirm the following items : • • • • • MAC Address Power • • • • • • • • • • Condition Input •...
Controlling the Monitor via LAN Setting and Adjusting the Monitor (Settings & Adjustments) Example: “Picture” screen display for COMPUTER On these screens, you can make monitor set- tings or adjustments. You can set or adjust the following items : • • • • • Closed Caption •...
Setting example / Remarks SMTP Setting an SMTP server Server address for e-mail transmis- sion. e.g.1 : 192.168.150.253 e.g.2 : smtp123.sharp.co.jp * When using a domain name, make settings for the DNS server. Originator Setting the monitor’s e-mail E-mail address. The e-mail address set...
Controlling the Monitor via LAN Setting Error Items and Destination Addresses to which E-mail is to be Sent when an Error Occurs (Mail – Recipient Settings) On this screen, you can input e-mail destina- tions to which error notification (error items) e-mails are sent.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Connect the monitor to a computer using RS-232C or Telnet, and open the SETUP MENU on the computer to carry out various settings for the monitor. When Connecting Using RS-232C Launch general purpose terminal emulator.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet When Connecting Using Telnet Click “Start” from the Windows top and select “Run”. Enter “telnet 192.168.150.2” in the text box that opens up. (If the IP address of the monitor is 192.168.150.2.) Click the “OK”...
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Enter number or symbol of item to be selected on the SETUP MENU. When setting, input the details to be set. Setting is carried out one item at a time, and saved at the end. View Setting Detail List ([V]View All Setting) ▼SETUP MENU...
Save Settings and Quit ([S]Save & Quit) Save set values and quit menu. ▼SETUP MENU ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask [4]User Name [5]Password [6]RS-232C Baud Rate [7]Monitor Name [8]DHCP Client [A]Advanced Setup [V]View All Setting [S]Save & Quit setup>s All Connection will be disconnect.
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet The setting procedure for each item will be explained. For the basic procedure, please refer to “Set Items” on page 24. IP Address Setting ([1]IP Address) Setting of IP address. setup>1 IP Address :192.168.150.2 Please Enter :192.168.150.3...
Password Setting ([5]Password) Carrying out security protection using password. setup>5 Password : sharppj Please Enter (change) —> sharppj 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “5” and press the “Enter” key. 2 2 2 2 2 Enter password and press the “Enter” key. Display set password (*).
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Disconnecting All Connec- tions ([D]Disconnect All) It is possible to disconnect all the TCP/IP connec- tions currently recognized by the monitor. Even if the COM Redirect port is fixed in the Busy status due to a problem, it is possible to force the Ready status back by carrying out this disconnection.
Carrying out Network Ping Test (ADVANCED[5]Network Ping Test) It is possible to confirm that a network connection between the monitor and a computer etc. is working normally. advanced>5 Ping dest IP addr :192.168.150.1 Please Enter :192.168.150.152 (change) —> 192.168.150.152 32 bytes from 192.168.150.152: icmp_seq = 1, time = 0 ms 32 bytes from 192.168.150.152: icmp_seq = 2, time = 0 ms 32 bytes from 192.168.150.152: icmp_seq = 3, time = 0 ms 32 bytes from 192.168.150.152: icmp_seq = 4, time = 0 ms...
Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet Setting of Search Port (ADVANCED[0]Search Port) Sets the port number used when searching for the monitor from the network. advanced>0 Please Enter Port Number for Search from Computer. Valid range : 1025 to 65535 Search Port : 5006 Please Enter...
Multi Screen Projection The monitor comes with the Multi-Screen function. You can display one large image using up to 16 (4 X 4) monitors. Note • The availability of Multi Screen modes depending on the video signal is as follows. Input Mode Video Signal NTSC...
Multi Screen Projection Setting up the Multi Screen Projection Input Signal Following is an example of how to use 4 monitors. Monitor 1 COMPUTER IN 1 terminal VIDEO IN terminal Monitor 2 COMPUTER IN 1 terminal VIDEO IN terminal Monitor 3 COMPUTER IN 1 terminal VIDEO IN...
Access one of the four monitors via Internet Explorer. (See “Controlling the Moniotor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)” (page 16) for the details.) Click “Multi Screen” on the menu. • “Multi Screen” display will appear. Select “2 X 2” on “Status”. Click the assigning button for the desired position.
Multi Screen Projection Notes on the Wide Multi Screen Projection Selecting “2 X 1”, “3 X 1”or “4 X 1” on “Status” (see page 33) allows you to create the wide multi screen. To create the wide multi screen with three monitors lining up in single file from left to right (as shown above), select “3 X 1”...
Setting up the Multi Screen Projection Controlling When you want to control the monitors collectively for the multi screen projection, connect LAN cables to the LAN terminals and set both “TCP/IP” and “Master & Slave”. Following is an example of how to use 4 monitors in a daisy chain connection. LAN terminal LAN terminal LAN terminal...
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Multi Screen Projection ■ Preparation Follow the procedure below after setting up the basic connection. • • When “User Name” and “Password” have been set to the monitor, reset them before the stack projection setup. To set “User Name” and “Password”, use the same user name and password for both of the master and slave monitors.
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Turn on all of the monitors. Access the monitor 1 from the com- puter via Internet Explorer. (See “Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 or later)” on page the details.) Click “Master & Slave” on the menu. Select “Master” on “Master & Slave Setting”.
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Multi Screen Projection Repeat the same procedure from the step 10 to 12 for the monitor 3 and 4. Select inputs as specified in the table on the right. (See page 36 on the monitor operation manual.) Note • Set input terminals you will use to “ON”. Set input terminals you will not use to “OFF”.
Troubleshooting Communication cannot be established with the monitor When connecting the monitor using serial-connection \ Check that the RS-232C terminal of the monitor and a computer or the commercially available controller are connected correctly. \ Check that the RS-232C cable is a cross-over cable. \ Check that the RS-232C port setting for the monitor corresponds to the setting for the computer or the commercially available controller.
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Troubleshooting \ Take the following steps for checking the network settings for the computer. 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows Prompt” in order. • In the case of Windows ➔ “Command Prompt” in order. 2. After launching the command prompt, enter the command “ipconfig”, and press the “Enter” key.
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\ Check if the “TCP/IP” protocol is operating correctly using the “PING” command. Also, check if an IP address is set. 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows Prompt” in order. • In the case of Windows ➔...
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