Using a PC

Control of the TV

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.

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.

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

IP Control Setup

Example

Initial Menu

Setup

Initial Setup

EZ Setup

Broadcasting Setup

Internet Setup

Language

[English]

DivX® Setup

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

9

present setting

?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

value responds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

3

0

 

 

?

?

?

?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 "Network Setup", and then press ENTER.

4Press a/b to select "IP Control Setup", and then press ENTER.

5Press c/d to select "Change", and then press

ENTER.

Response code format

Normal response

Problem response (communication

 

 

 

 

 

 

error or incorrect command)

O

K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

R

R

 

 

 

 

Return code (0DH)

Return code (0DH)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6To use IP Control, press c/d to select "Enable", and then press ENTER.

7Set the device name.

8Set your login ID and password.

9 Set the port to use with IP Control.

10 Confi rm the settings, and then press "OK".

58

Page 60
Image 60
Sharp LC-52LE830U, LC-46LE830U, LC-40LE830U, LC-60LE830U operation manual Control of the TV