Sharp LC-46G7X operation manual RS-232C port specifications, Appendix, PC Control of the TV

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Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

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 supplied 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:	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.

Command format

Eight ASCII codes eCR

C1

C2

C3

C4

P1

P2

P3

P4

Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.

Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, space, ?

Command 4-digits

Parameter 4-digits Return code

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	0	0	9


–	3	0


1	0	0


0	0	5	5

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

?

?

?

?

?

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Contents LC-46G7X Page Contents Dear Sharp customerContents TrademarksImportant Safety Precautions Precautions when transporting the TVSupplied accessories Inserting the batteries Using the remote control unitPreparation Removing the terminal cover Setting the TVPreparation Insert the cable clamps in the holes on the TV as shownRemoving the stand Setting the TV on the wallUsing an optional bracket to mount the TV Before detaching/attaching the standUnit’s speakers can be attached and removed Removing the speakersBefore detaching/attaching the speakers Fixing the TV to the table Protection against overturningAnchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar View from the topBasic connection Connecting to an antennaConnecting to the AC outlet Rear viewGame console Camcorder Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorderConnecting a DVD player DVD playerWhen using DVI cable commercially available Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB Set Top BoxConnecting a PC Digital TV STBTV Front Volume display when headphones are pluggedPart names Regarding the headphone jackTV Rear Part namesRemote control unit Watching TV Turning on the powerTurning off the power Simple button operations for changing channelsWatching TV Using Flashback a on the remote control unitUsing MPX on the remote control unit Time switches as shown below Changing the volumeUsing Mute e on the remote control unit MuteOn-Screen Display Basic adjustment settingsMenu operation buttons ExampleList of menu items to help you with operations Basic adjustment settingsMenu items TV/INPUT1-3 Menu items HDMI/DVI Auto search Auto installationProgramme setup Programme Setup Manual Adjust menu Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channelSearch tuning Fine tuningColour system menu Colour systemPress a/bto select Colour sys., and then press Enter Skip menu Setting the child lockSkipping channels Sort menusBasic adjustment settings Erase Programme Erase programme menusAV Mode selection OPC Optical Picture Control settingPicture adjustments Adjustments itemsQuick Shoot Colour temperatureAdvanced BlackRange of OPC Basic adjustment settings MonochromeFilm Mode Using Surround on the menu screen Audio adjustmentUsing Surround on the remote control unit Press Surround to switch the Surround function on and offNo Operation Off Power ControlPower control setting allows you to save energy Setting a password Useful adjustment settingsPassword setting for child lock for TV input mode Resetting the passwordConnecting speaker cables Useful adjustment settingsConnecting external speakers External Audio BypassINPUT5 or INPUT6 you wish to Skip, Then press Enter Input Signal PC input mode onlyInput Skip Press Menu to exitPress c/dto adjust the item to your Auto Sync. adjustment PC input mode onlyFine Sync. adjustment PC input mode only Desired positionImage position Adjustments are stored separately according to input sourceInput Label Repeat until the name is fully spelt outPicture aspect ratio Wide Screen Signalling WSSWSS signal 43 screen Mode Panorama Mode Normal Press c/dto select On or Off, and then press EnterSelected item Description Mode1 Standby ModeReset Mode2Auto Selection Wide mode for TV/AV input modeManual Selection Normal Cinema Full Dot by Dot Wide mode for PC input modeInput Signal Full Dot by DotDNR Digital Noise Reduction Hdmi SetupAudio Only Press a/bto select the desired item, and then press EnterIdentification Language setting for on-screen displayColour system setting Using external equipment Input SelectUseful features Teletext functionTime display Useful features Displaying SubtitleDisplaying Subpages Subpage screenPress Freeze again to cancel the function Teletext language settingUseful features Freezing imagesAppendix TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution PC Control of the TV RS-232C port specificationsAppendix Communication conditionsResponse code format PC compatibility chartCommands Model LC-46G7X SpecificationsOptional accessories Part name Model numberDimensional drawings Clearing the Password 1300 135 Do not Return this Document to Sharp