Control of the TV

Using a PC

•The TV can be controlled from a PC, control panels and other devices using the RS-232C or IP.

•Use a cross-type RS-232C cable, ETHERNET cable (commercially available) or wireless LAN for the connections.

•This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers.

AQUOS Remote Control

Example

InitialMenu

Setup

Initial Setup

EZ Setup

Broadcasting Setup

Internet Setup

Language

[English]

DivX® Setup

1Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Initial Setup".

2Press a/b to select "Internet Setup", and then press ENTER.

3Press a/b to select "AQUOS Remote Control", and then press ENTER.

■AQUOS Remote Control

Set this when operating the TV from equipment connected by LAN or wireless LAN.

•When "AQUOS Remote Control" is selected, "Change" will be highlighted. Press ENTER.

Enable: Allows operation from the connected equipment.

Disable: This function does not work.

■Select Device Names

Set the name of the TV displayed on the portable device.

•Use the software keyboard to set the name. See page 73 for details on the software keyboard.

■Detailed Settings

Make the detailed settings (Login ID, password, etc.). Follow the on-screen instructions to conﬁ gure the settings.

Communication Conditions for IP

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)

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

•When you use this function, make settings for "AQUOS Remote Control".

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

Communication Conditions for RS-232C

Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the TV's communication conditions.

The TV's communication 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 or IP.

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, x, blank, ?

■Parameter

Input the parameter values, aligning left, and ﬁ ll with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that 4 values are input for the parameter.)

When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.) Any numerical value can replace the “x” on the table.

0				When “?” is input for some
				commands, the
				commands, the
0	0	0	9	present setting	?
				value responds.
				value responds.
a	3	0			?	?	?	?

■Response code format

Normal response	Problem response (communication
	error or incorrect command)
O K
	E R R
Return code (0DH)		Return code (0DH)