Sharp BD-HP75U, BDHP75U operation manual PC control of the Player

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PC control of the Player

•This player can be controlled from a PC using the RS-232C or IP.

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

NOTE

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

Communication conditions for IP

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

IP protocol:	TCP/IP
Host IP address:	Set the IP address on the player
	menu
Service:	None (Do not select Telnet or
	SSH)
TCP port#:	Set a port number on the player
	menu

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

NOTE

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

IP Control Setup

1Press a/bto select “Settings”, then press dor

ENTER.

2Press a/bto select “Communication Setup”, then press ENTER.

3Press a/bto select “IP Control Setup”, then press ENTER.

4Press a/bto select “Change”, then press

ENTER.

5To use IP Control, select “Enable”, then press

ENTER.

6Set the device name.

7Set your login ID and password.

8Set the port to use with IP Control.

9Confirm the settings, then press “OK”.

Communication conditions for RS-232C

Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the player’s communication conditions. The player’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.

This Player 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 eCR

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command Parameter 4-digits Return code 4-digits

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

Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank

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”.)

Response code format

Normal response

O K

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

E R R

Return code (0DH)

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