Sharp LC70UD1X operation manual Connecting a PC, PC control of the TV

4 [Detail setting]

You can set up Login ID, Password and Control port for using IP Control.

Communication conditions for RS-232C

RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)

(commercially available)

[Control setting]

This function is set to enable IP Control.

Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Network setup” > “IP Control setup”.

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3 [Device name setting]

You can set up the name of this TV for displaying on external devices.

When you set your ID and password on the TV menu, you need to enter them as soon as you connect to the TV.

NOTE

• The connection will be cut off when there has been no communication for 3 minutes.

View setting

IP Control setup

Connecting a PC

PC control of the TV

•When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C or IP. 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 serial control cable (cross type), ETHERNET cable (commercially available) or wireless LAN USB adapter for the connections.

NOTE

•This PC control should be used by a person who is accustomed to using PCs.

Communication conditions for IP

LAN

ETHERNET cable

(commercially available)

Connect to the TV with the following settings made for IP on the PC.

IP protocol	TCP/IP.
Host IP address	Set the IP address on the TV menu.
Service	None (do not select Telnet or SSH).
TCP port#	Set a port number on the TV menu
	(Control port).

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
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.

Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.

Command format

Eight ASCII codes +CR

C1	C2	C3	C4	P1	P2		P3	P4
	n					o			p

Command four digits: Command. The text of four characters.

Parameter four digits: Parameter 0–9, blank, ?, minus

Return code (0DH): ?

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”).

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0	0	0	9
1	0	0
0	0	5	5

When “?” is input for some commands, the present setting value responds.

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? ?

Response code format

Normal response	Problem response
	(communication error or
	incorrect command)

OK

E R R

Return code (0DH) Return code (0DH)

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