Sharp LC-20VM2 operation manual Connecting to computer Communication procedure, Commands

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Connecting to computer

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the computer via the RS232C terminal.

The LCD Monitor operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the computer.

Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the computer receives the OK response before sending the next command.

Command format

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Return code (0DH)

Response code format

Normal response

O K

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

E R R

Return code (0DH)

When more than one code is being sent, send each command only after the OK response code for the previous command from the LCD Monitor is verified.

Note

When using the computer control function of the LCD Monitor, the LCD Monitor operating status cannot be read to the computer. Therefore, confirm the status by transmitting the display commands for each adjustment menu and checking the status with the On-screen Display. If the LCD Monitor receives a command other than a menu display command, it will execute the command without displaying the On-screen Display.

Commands

Example: The AV input mode set to PAL after switching the display mode to AV1.

Computer

I V E D _ _ _ 1

LCD Monitor

O K

M E S Y _ _ _ 2

O

K

CONTROL CONTENTS

 

COMMAND

 

 

PARAMETER

 

C1

C2

C3

C4

P1

P2

P3

P4

 

POWER OFF

P

O

W

R

_

_

_

0

POWER ON

P

O

W

R

_

_

_

1

AV1

I

V

E

D

_

_

_

1

AV2

I

V

E

D

_

_

_

2

COMPONENT

I

C

E

D

_

_

_

1

RGB

I

R

G

B

_

_

_

1

INPUT CHECK

I

C

H

K

_

_

_

0

AUTO

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

1

PAL

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

2

SECAM

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

3

NTSC 4.43

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

4

NTSC 3.58

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

5

PAL-M

M

E

S

Y

_

_

_

6

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Contents LC-20VM2 Important Information PersonnelEnglish Safety Precautions ContentsDear Sharp Customer Page Supplied Accessories TINS-6901CEZZBatteries for Remote Control Power ConnectionPreparation Preparation Removing and mounting the back cover Example of ApplicationListening with a Headphone Clamping the connection cordsMain Unit Front View Names of Parts Main UnitFront Control section Names of Parts Main Unit Main Unit Rear ViewRear terminal section Names of Parts Remote Control Remote controlBasic Operation Turning on PowerSwitching AV Input AV1/AV2/COMPONENT/RGB Control section of main unitBasic Operation Sound VolumePower ON/OFF standby To mute soundAdjusting the Picture settings AdjustmentSwitching the System Adjustment AV1,2, Component modeRGB mode 13 USAdjusting the Sound settings Speaker on Line OUT Stable Treble ‰Adjusting the Preset settings 15 USAdjusting the Fine Sync SettingsRGB mode only Handling of the RGB Connection Cable Connecting to computer17 US Input signal RGB Input Signals Recommended TimingConnecting to computer Video signal time chartRS232C terminal RS232C terminal specificationsConnections Communication conditionsConnecting to computer Communication procedure CommandsControl Contents Command Parameter 21 USVia TV Connecting to Video EquipmentWatching TV Via Satellite TV, Pay TV23 US Connecting to Video EquipmentVia Web TV, Game Unit Connecting with Video Equipment Digital Video Disc25 US Video, Game unitTroubleshooting Specifications 27 USDimensional Drawings Memo 29 US

LC-20VM2 specifications

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