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Appendix
RS-232C port specifi cations
PC Control of the TV
• When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal
(PC/AV) 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 computers.
Communication conditions
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:
Data length:
Parity bit:
Stop bit:
Flow control:
9,600 bps
8 bits
None
1 bit
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
Command 4-digits
Parameter 4-digits
Return code
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
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
0
5
5
1
0
0
a
3
0
0
0
0
9
0
?
?
?
?
?
When “?” is input for some commands, the present setting value responds.
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, x, blank, ?
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