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OWNER’S MANUAL MONITOR SIGNAGE Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MONITOR SIGNAGE MODELS M5203C www.lg.com...
Table of Contents To install Portrait Using the Remote Control Name and Function of the Parts Connecting to External Devices When Connecting to your PC ...7 When using the LAN ...9 Daisy Chain Monitors ...10 VESA FDMI wall Mounting ...11 Video Input ...12 Component Input (480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i/480i ) ...13 HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p ) ...14...
Using the Remote Control Name of the Remote Control Buttons • AV Button • Sleep Button When watching AV, RGB PC,HDMI / DVI, Component The product will be automatically turned off after a certain period of time. Press this button repetitively to select an appropriate time duration •...
Using the Remote Control • AV Button Toggles through video Component RGB PC HDMI / DVI Inserting batteries into remote control. AAA Type • Input Select Button If you press the button once, the following Input Signal Window will appear. Select the signal type you want using the Input...
Name and Function of the Parts * The product image in the user's guide could be different from the actual image. Rear View Power Connector : Connect the power cord RS-232C Serial Ports RGB PC, HDMI / DVI Ports - HDMI Supports High Definition input and HDCP (High - bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
Connecting to External Devices When Connecting to your PC First of all, see if the computer, product and the peripherals are turned off. Then, connect the signal input cable. When connecting with the D-Sub signal input cable. When connecting with the HDMI to DVI signal input cable (not included). * When HDMI PC is used, a compatiblity problem might occur.
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Connecting to External Devices Turn on power by pressing the power button on the product. Turn on the PC. Select an input signal. Press the button on the remote control to select the input signal. INPUT ▼▲ INPUT Or, press the button on the back of the product.
Connecting to External Devices When using the LAN Connect the Lan cable as shown in the below figure . Connect PC to Monitor directly. Product Using the Internet. Network Product Network Connect the LAN cable and install the eZ-Net Manager program on the CD-ROM. For more information about the program, please refer to eZ-Net Guide in the enclosed CD-ROM.
Connecting to External Devices Daisy Chain Monitors Use this function when displaying ANALOG RGB inputs of a PC to the other product. To use different products connected to each other Connect one end of the signal input • cable(15 - pin D-Sub Signal Cable) to the RGB OUT connector of product 1 and connect the other end to the RGB IN connector of other products.
Connecting to External Devices VESA FDMI wall Mounting This product supports a VESA FDMI compliant mounting interface. These mounts are purchased separately and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with wall mount for more info.
Connecting to External Devices Video Input Connect the video cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 7). When connecting with a BNC cable. Connect the input terminal with a • proper color match. Product Audio Cable BNC Cable...
Connecting to External Devices Component Input (480p/576p/720p/1080p/1080i/480i ) Connect the video / audio cable as shown in the below figure and then, connect the power cord (See page 7). Connect the input terminal with a proper color match. • Product BNC Cable (not included) HDTV Receiver...
Connecting to External Devices HDMI Input (480p/576p/720p/1080i/1080p ) - HDMI Supports High Definition input and HDCP (High - bandwidth Digital Content Pro- tection). Some devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals. Connect the video / audio cable as shown in the below figure and then connect the power cord (See page 7).
Connecting to External Devices Watching AV Outputs - When using AV input, you can connect the AV Out to other monitors. BNC Cable (not included) BNC Cable (not included) Note • When multi - connecting in / out cascade format, no loss cables are recommended. We recommend that you should use cable distributor.
User Menus Screen Adjustment options • Press this button to turn on the power. Press this button again to Power Button turn it off. • This Indicator lights up green when the display operates normally(on Power Indicator mode). If the display is in sleep (Energy Saving) mode, this indicator color changes to amber.
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User Menus Screen Adjustment options [For PC Analog signal] AUTO / SET Button [When X GA Mode is active and 1920 x 1080 is selected] SOURCE SOURCE Button - Toggles between inputs Component RGB PC HDMI / DVI • This is where the unit receives signals from the remote control. IR Receiver Auto in progress For optimal display change...
User Menus OSD Menu Icon Adjusts screen brightness, contrast and color that you prefer. Picture Adjusts the audio options. Audio Adjusts the timer options. Time Adjusts the screen status according to the circumstances. Option Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version and IP address Information OSD(On Screen Disp lay)
How to adjust the OSD (On Screen Display) screen Pops up Move where Select a the menu you want to menu icon screen adjust Press the MENU Button, then the main menu of the OSD appears. To access a control, use the ▲▼ Buttons. When the icon you want becomes highlighted, press the SET Button.
Adjusting Screen Color Picture Picture Picture Mode Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Toggles between screen presets. • Vivid : Select this option to display with a sharp image. • Standard : The most general and natural screen display status. •...
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Adjusting Screen Color Color Picture Temperature Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Color Settings • Cool : Slightly purplish white. • Medium : Slightly bluish white. • Warm : Slightly reddish white. • User : Select this option to use the user - defined settings. User Green Blue...
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Adjusting Screen Color Advanced Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen • Gamma : Set your own gamma value. : -50 / 0 / 50 On the monitor, high gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images.
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Adjusting Screen Color Aspect Ratio To select the image size of the screen. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU 16 : 9 Widescreen mode. Allows you to enjoy the transmitted data fully without any images cut off. Just Scan (* This menu is activated only in 720 p, 1080 p and 1080 i in Component mode.) The aspect ratio is not adjusted from the original.
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Adjusting Screen Color Picture Reset Picture Mode Return settings. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Screen Adjust the screen video. Picture Picture Mode Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio Picture Reset Screen MENU Auto Config. (RGB PC input only) : screen position, clock and phase.
Adjusting the audio function Sound The best sound tone quality will be selected automatically depending on the video type that you're currently watching. Mode Audio Sound Mode Auto Volume Balance Speaker MENU • Clear Voice : By differentiating the human sound range from others, it helps users listen to human voices better.
Adjusting the timer function Time Clock On / Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving MENU Clock If the current time is incorrect, reset the clock manually. 1) Press the MENU button and then use 2) Press the button and then use 3) Press the button and then use...
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Adjusting the timer function Time Clock On / Off Timer Sleep Time Auto Sleep Power On Delay Power Saving MENU Power This screen brightness adjusting menu helps you save energy. Saving • Level : Total 4 screen brightness levels are provided. - Off : 100 % light - Level 1 : 80 % light - Level 2 : 60 % light...
Selecting the options Option Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Tile Mode Network Setup Factory Reset Language To choose the language in which the control names are displayed. Key Lock Use the buttons to select On or Off. The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control.
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Selecting the options Option Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Tile Mode Network Setup Factory Reset MENU Power Indicator Use this function to set the power indicator on the front side of the product to On or Off. If you set Off, i will go Off. If you set On at any time, the power indicator will automatically be turned on.
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Selecting the options To use this function • - Must be displayed with various other products. - Must be in a function that can be connected to RS-232C or RGB Out Option Tile mode Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Tile Mode Network Setup...
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User Menus Selecting the options - Tile mode (product 1 to 9) : c (3) x r (3) ID 1 ID 4 ID 7 - Tile mode (product 1 to 2) : c (2) x r (1) - Tile mode (product 1 to 16) : c (4) x r (4) ID 1 ID 5 ID 9...
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Selecting the options Option Tile mode Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Tile Mode Network Setup Factory Reset MENU • H - Size Adjust the horizontal size of the screen taking into account the size of the bezel. •...
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Selecting the options Network Setup Sets up network information. Option Language Key Lock ISM Method Power Indicator DPM Select Tile Mode Network Setup Factory Reset MENU • Network Select • DHCP • Manual Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Execute...
Adjust Set ID and check Serial No. and SW version Information Set ID Serial No. SW Version IP Address You can assign a unique Set ID NO (name assignment) to each product when several Set ID products are connected for display. Specify the number (0 to 99) using the and exit.
• Install the product driver, which is provided with the product, or download it from the web site. (http://www.lg.com) • See if the plug&play function is supported by referring to the video card user manual. • The control locking function prevents unintentional OSD setting change due to careless usage.
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Troubleshooting The screen image looks abnormal. ● Is the screen position wrong? ● Do thin lines appear on the background screen? ● Horizontal noise appears or the characters look blurred. ● The screen is displayed abnormally. After-image appears on the product. ●...
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Troubleshooting The audio function does not work. ● No sound? ● Sound is too dull. ● Sound is too low. Screen color is abnormal. ● Screen has poor color resolution (16 colors). ● Screen color is unstable or mono - colored.
The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. LCD Panel 132.17 cm (52 inch) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel Visible diagonal size: 132.17 cm 0.600 mm x 0.600 mm (Pixel Pitch) Rated Voltage Power Power Consumption Dimensions,...
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The product specifications can change without prior notice for product improvement. Max. Resolution Video Signal Recommended Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Synchronization Type Input Connector Environmental Operational Condition Conditions Storage Condition NOTE Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Specifications RGB : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz HDMI / DVI : 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz...
PC Mode - Preset Mode Horizontal Preset mode Frequency (kHz) 31.469 640 x 350 31.468 720 x 400 31.469 640 x 480 37.500 640 x 480 37.879 800 x 600 46.875 800 x 600 49.725 832 x 624 48.363 1024 x 768 60.123 1024 x 768 DTV Mode...
Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Use this method to connect several products to a single PC. You can control several products at a time by connecting them to a single PC. Connecting the cable Connect the RS-232C cable as shown in the picture. * The RS-232C protocol is used for communication between the PC and product.
RS-232C 46. Power Saving 47. Power Indicator 48. H Position 49. V Position 50. H Size 51. V Size 52. Scheduling input select 53. Serial no. 54. S/W Version 55. Input Select Controlling the Multiple Product COMMAND1 COMMAND2 DATA1 DATA2 00H to 03H 00H to 01H 00H to 64H...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1]: First command. (k, j, m, d, f, x) * [Command 2]: Second command.(a to u) * [Set ID]: Set up the Set ID number of product. range : 01Hto63H.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 01. Power(Command : a) To control Power On / Off of the Set. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] To show the status of Power On / Off.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 03. Aspect Ratio(Command : c) (Main picture format) To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Screen menu.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 05. Volume Mute(Command : e) To control On/Off of the Volume Mute. Transmission [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off) 1 : Volume Mute Off (Volume On) Acknowledgement [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data 0 : Volume Mute On (Volume Off)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 07. Contrast(Command : g) To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust the contrast in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][g][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 09. Color(Command : i) (Video Timing only) To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust the color in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 11. Sharpness(Command : k) (Video Timing only) To adjust the screen Sharpness. You can also adjust the sharpness in the Picture menu. Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 14 Balance(Command : t) To adjust the sound balance. Transmission [k][t][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H (Hexadecimal code) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 16. Abnormal state (Command : z) Abnormal State : Used to Read the power off status when Stand-by mode. Transmission [k][z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data FF : Read 0 : Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1 : No signal (Power on) 2 : Turn the monitor off by remote control 3 : Turn the monitor off by sleep time function...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 18. Auto Configure(Command: j u) To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. it works only in RGB(PC) mode. Transmission [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 1 : To set Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 19.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 20. Tile Mode(Command : d d) Change a Tile Mode. Transmission [d][d][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Description 00 or 11 Tile mode is off. 1 x 2 mode(column x row) 1 x 3 mode 1 x 4 mode 5 x 5 mode * The data can not be set to 0X or X0 except 00.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 21. Tile H Position(Command : d e) To set the Horizontal position. Transmission [d][e][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 23. Tile H Size(Command : d g) To set the Horizontal size. Transmission [d][g][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H to Max : 64H Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 25. Tile ID Set(Command : d i) To assign the Tile ID for Tiling function . Transmission [d][i][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Min : 00H to Max : 19H (Hexadecimal code) Acknowledgement [i][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 26 Natural Mode (In Tile mode) (Command : d j) To assign the Tile Natural mode for Tiling function .
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 28. Sound Mode (Command : d y ) To adjust the Sound mode. Transmission [d][y][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data Structure Data(Hex) Mode Clear Voice Standard Music Cinema sport Game User Acknowledgement [y][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 29.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 30. Elapsed time return(Command : d l) To read the elapsed time. Transmission [d][l][][Set ID][][Data][x] * The data is always FF(in Hex). Acknowledgement [l][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] * The data means used hours. (Hexadecimal code) 31.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 33. Auto volume (Command : d u) Automatically adjust the volume level. Transmission [d][u][][Set ID][][Data][x] Data 0 : Off 1 : On Acknowledgement [u][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 34. Speaker (Command : d v) Turn the speaker on or off.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 35. Time (Command : f a) Set the current time. Transmission [f][a][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1 : Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday [Data2] 0H to 17H (Hours)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 36. On Timer (On/Off Timer) On, Off (Command : F b) Set days for On Timer. Transmission [f][b][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Cr] [Data1] 0 (Write), FFH(Read) [Data2] 00H to FFH bit0 : Monday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit1 : Tuesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit2 : Wednesday On Timer On(1), Off(0) bit3 : Thursday On Timer On(1), Off(0)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 38. On Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f d) Set On Timer. Transmission [f][d][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1: Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 39. Off Timer (On/Off Timer) Time (Command : f e) Set Off Timer. Transmission [f][e][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][][Data3][Cr] [Data1] 0 : Monday 1 : Tuesday 2 : Wednesday 3 : Thursday 4 : Friday 5 : Saturday 6 : Sunday 7 : Everyday...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 40. Sleep Time (Command : f f) Set Sleep Time. Transmission [f][f][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1 : 10 2 : 20 3 : 30 4 : 60 5 : 90 6 : 120 7 : 180 8 : 240...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 42. Power On Delay (Command : f h) Set the schedule delay when the power is turned on (Unit: second). Transmission [f][h][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data : 00H to 64H (Data value) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 44. DPM Select (Command : f j) Set the DPM (Display Power Management) function. Transmission [f][j][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: On Acknowledgement [j][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 45. Reset (Command : f k) Execute the Picture, Screen and Factory Reset functions.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 46. Power saving(Command : f I) To set the Power saving mode. Transmission [f][I][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Off 1: (static level 1) 2: (static level 2) 3: (static level 3) Acknowledgement [I][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 47.
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 49. V Position (Command : f r) To set the Horizontal position Transmission [f][r][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 51. V Size (Command : f t) To set the Vertical size Transmission [f][t][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * The data range is from 00 to 64(in Hex) Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ page A 8. •...
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 52. Scheduling Input select (Command : f u) (Main Picture Input) To select input source for TV depending on day. Transmission [f][u][][Set ID][][Data1][][Data2][Cr] Data 1 Structure Min: 0toMax:7(0:Monday, 1: Tuesday, 2: Wednesday, 3: Thursday, 4: Friday 5: Saturday, 6: Sunday, 7: Everyday) Data 2 Structure Data(Hex)
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Controlling the Multiple Product RS-232C Transmission / Receiving Protocol 54. S/W Version (Command : f z) Check the software version. Transmission [f][z][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data FFH : Read Acknowledgement [z][][Set ID][][OK/NG][Data][x] 55. Input Select (Command : x b) To select input source for the Set. Transmission [x][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 20H : AV...
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RS-232C Connect your wired remote control to Remote Control port on the Product. Output waveform single pulse, modulated with 37.917kHz signal at 455kHz Configuration of frame • 1st frame Lead code custom code C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 •...
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RS-232C Code(Hex) Function VOL( ) VOL( ) POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE INPUT SLEEP MENU EXIT Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 COMPONENT...
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Make sure to read the Important Precautions before using the product. Keep the User’s Guide(CD) in an accessible place for furture reference. The model and serial number of the SET is located on the back and one side of the SET. Record it below should you ever need service.