Sharp LC-32PD5X, LC-37PD5X 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 e CR

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 fi ll 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

a 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-32PD5X LC-37PD5X Page Dear Sharp customer ContentsTrademarks ContentsPrecautions when transporting the TV Important Safety PrecautionsSupplied accessories Remote control unit AAA size battery g2Stand unit Stand base Stand post Inserting the batteries Using the remote control unitRemote control sensor PreparationShort screws g4 Attaching the standPreparation Confi rm the 8 screws supplied with the TVAC cord clamp Setting the TVBundling the cables Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the TV as shownSimple operations for watching a TV programme Connecting to an antennaConnecting to the AC outlet Basic connectionExample Hanging on the wall Setting the TV on the wallRegarding the angle when mounting the TV on the wall Removing the standTV/VIDEO button Power On/Off button OPC indicator Sleep timer indicatorPart names TV FrontTV Rear Part namesRS-232C terminal When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV Remote control unitSimple button operations for changing channels Turning on the powerTurning off the power Watching TVUsing Flashback a on the remote control unit Using MPX on the remote control unitWatching TV Still image Switches to standbyChanging the volume Using Mute e on the remote control unitWhen you watch the TV for the first time ANALOG/DTV/RADIO buttonsAnalogue TV Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttonsOn-Screen Display List of menu items to help you with operations Basic adjustment settingsMenu items TV/DTV/INPUT1-2 Menu items HdmiAuto search Auto installationProgramme setup Basic adjustment settings AnalogueSearch tuning Fine tuningColour system See Sound system See Colour system Labelling channelsSound system Broadcasting system Setting the child lock SortSkipping channels Basic adjustment settings Analogue Erase Programme Message screen pops upErase programme menus AV Mode selection Basic adjustment settings Analogue/DigitalOPC Optical Picture Control setting Adjustments items Picture adjustmentsPress c/d to select On, and then press Colour temperature 3D-Y/CAdvanced BlackSetting Audio adjustmentBasic adjustment settings Analogue/Digital Monochrome Film ModeBasic adjustment settings Analogue/Digital Surround Power ControlList of DTV menu items to help you with operations Basic adjustment settings DigitalDTV input mode menu items Selecting DTV modeInfo Basic adjustment settings DigitalProgramme Guide Favourite Programme ListPress a/b to select Favourite & Lock, and then press Enter Programme ListFavourite & Lock Parental RateAuto search starts InstallationManual Adjust Auto SearchPress a/b to select Quick Search, and then press Enter Reset DataVideo Setup Quick SearchDolby Digital Time SetupUsing Digital Audio Output Digital Output MultilingualPress a/b to select Information, and then press Enter Plate Setup Information Plate SetupUpdate Service only InformationResetting the password Useful adjustment settingsPassword setting for child lock for TV/DTV input mode Setting a passwordImage position Useful adjustment settingsAdjustments are stored separately according to input source Input LabelPress c/d to select On or Off, and then press Enter Wide Screen Signalling WSSWSS signal 43 screen Mode Panorama Picture aspect ratioAuto Selection Wide modeMode menu Manual SelectionHdmi Setup Audio OnlyDNR Digital Noise Reduction Selecting input source Colour system settingSelecting input signal type Input SelectTeletext language setting Useful featuresTeletext function Useful featuresDisplaying Subtitle Time displayDisplaying Subpages Displaying an external equipment image Using external equipmentConnecting a VCR Setting is stored and can be selectedDVD player Connecting a DVD playerConnecting a game console or camcorder Using external equipmentHdtv tuner Connecting an Hdtv tunerTroubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionAppendix PC Control of the TV Communication procedureRS-232C port specifications AppendixCommands Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operateResponse code format Part name Model number Optional accessorySpecifications ModelLC-32PD5X, LC-37PD5X Dimensional drawingsPassword is HOW to SET the Factory PresetsMemo Memo Memo Page Printed on post-consumer recycled paper

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