Pc Control Of The Tv - Sharp Aquos LC-60LE631M Operation Manual

PC Control of the TV

• When a programme 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 the Din/D-sub
RS-232C for the connections.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
accustomed to using PCs.
Communication conditions
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:
Data length:
Parity bit:
Stop bit:
Flow control:
9,600 bps
8 bits
None
1 bit
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 e CR
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Return code
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").
0 0
Response code format
Normal response
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
a
0 0 9 3
O K
Return code (0DH)
E R R
Return code (0DH)
0
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