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Connecting a PC
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
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.
(PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted
and various other adjustments and settings can be made,
enabling automatic programmed playing.
• Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available)
for the connections.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
• 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 TV’s communications conditions. The
TV’s communications settings are as follows:
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the TV’s communications conditions. The
TV’s communications 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 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.
Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and
confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.
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.
Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and
confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.
Command format
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four
characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank, ?
characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank, ?
0
0
5
5
1
0
0
–
3
0
0
0
0
9
0
?
?
?
?
?
O
K
E
R
R
When “?” is input for some commands, the present
setting value responds.
setting value responds.
Response code format
After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to send
line feed (0AH) as well.
line feed (0AH) as well.
Normal response
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
command)
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”.)
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”.)
Return code (0DH)
Return code (0DH)
35
RS-232C serial control cable
(cross type)
(cross type)
Eight ASCII codes
eCR
Command 4-digits
Parameter 4-digits Return code
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Connecting a PC
PC compatibility chart
Resolution
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
Analogue (D-
Sub)
Digital (HDMI)
VESA Standard
VGA
640
g 480
31.5 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
✔
SVGA
800
g 600
37.9 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
✔
XGA
1024
g 768
48.4 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
✔
WXGA
1360
g 768
47.7 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
✔
SXGA
1280
g 1024
64.0 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
✔
SXGA+
1400
g1050
65.3 kHz
60 Hz
✔
✔
NOTE
• This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation
• This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation
can only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any variations from this
standard will result in picture distortions.
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any variations from this
standard will result in picture distortions.
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ are
registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POWER SETTING
P
O W R
0
_
_
_
POWER OFF
INPUT SELECTION A
I
T
G
D
_
_
_
_
INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE)
I
T
V
D
_
_
_
_
TV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
D
T
V
_
_
_
_
DTV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
A
V
D
*
_
_
_
EXT1 – 8 (1 – 8)
CHANNEL
D
C
C
H
*
*
_
_
TV DIRECT CHANNEL (1 – 99)
C
H
U
P
_
_
_
_
CHANNEL UP
C
H
D W
_
_
_
_
CHANNEL DOWN
D
T
V
D
*
*
*
_
DTV DIRECT CHANNEL (1 to 999)
D
T
U
P
_
_
_
_
DTV CHANNEL UP
D
T
D W
_
_
_
_
DTV CHANNEL DOWN
INPUT SELECTION B
I
N
P
1
0
_
_
_
EXT1 (Y/C)
I
N
P
1
1
_
_
_
EXT1 (CVBS)
I
N
P
1
2
_
_
_
EXT1 (RGB)
I
N
P
2
0
_
_
_
EXT2 (Y/C)
I
N
P
2
1
_
_
_
EXT2 (CVBS)
I
N
P
2
2
_
_
_
EXT2 (RGB)
I
N
P
3
0
_
_
_
EXT3
I
N
P
3
1
_
_
_
EXT3 (S-VIDEO)
I
N
P
3
2
_
_
_
EXT3 (VIDEO)
AV MODE SELECTION
A
V
M D
0
_
_
_
TOGGLE
A
V
M D
1
_
_
_
STANDARD
A
V
M D
2
_
_
_
MOVIE
A
V
M D
3
_
_
_
GAME
A
V
M D
4
_
_
_
USER
A
V
M D
5
_
_
_
DYNAMIC (Fixed)
A
V
M D
6
_
_
_
DYNAMIC
A
V
M D
7
_
_
_
PC
A
V
M D
8
_
_
_
xvYCC
A
V
M D
?
?
?
?
1 to 8
VOLUME
V
O
L
M
*
*
_
_
VOLUME (0 – 60)
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POSITION
H
P
O
S
*
*
*
_
H-POSITION (AV/PC)
V
P
O
S
*
*
*
_
V-POSITION (AV/PC)
C
L
C
K
*
*
*
_
CLOCK (0 - 180)
P
H
S
E
*
*
_
_
PHASE (0 - 40)
WIDE MODE
W
I
D
E
0
_
_
_
TOGGLE (AV)
W
I
D
E
1
_
_
_
NORMAL (AV)
W
I
D
E
2
_
_
_
ZOOM 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
3
_
_
_
PANORAMA (AV)
W
I
D
E
4
_
_
_
FULL (AV)
W
I
D
E
5
_
_
_
CINEMA 16:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
6
_
_
_
CINEMA 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D
E
7
_
_
_
NORMAL (PC)
W
I
D
E
8
_
_
_
CINEMA (PC)
W
I
D
E
9
_
_
_
FULL (PC)
W
I
D
E
1
0
_
_
DOT by DOT (AV/PC)
W
I
D
E
1
1
_
_
UNDERSCAN (AV)
MUTE
M U
T
E
0
_
_
_
TOGGLE
M U
T
E
1
_
_
_
MUTE ON
M U
T
E
2
_
_
_
MUTE OFF
SURROUND
A
C
S
U
0
_
_
_
SURROUND TOGGLE
A
C
S
U
1
_
_
_
SURROUND ON
A
C
S
U
2
_
_
_
SURROUND OFF
AUDIO CHANGE
A
C
H
A
_
_
_
_
TOGGLE
SLEEP TIMER
O
F
T
M
0
_
_
_
OFF
O
F
T
M
1
_
_
_
SLEEP TIMER 30 MIN
O
F
T
M
2
_
_
_
SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR
O
F
T
M
3
_
_
_
SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR 30 MIN
O
F
T
M
4
_
_
_
SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR
O
F
T
M
5
_
_
_
SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR 30 MIN
TEXT
T
E
X
T
0
_
_
_
TEXT OFF
T
E
X
T
1
_
_
_
TEXT ON (TOGGLE)
D
C
P
G
*
*
*
_
DIRECT PAGE JUMP (100 – 899)
RS-232C command list
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solution
• No power.
• Check if you pressed TV
B on the remote control unit.
If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press TV
B.
• Is the AC cord disconnected?
• Check if you pressed
• Check if you pressed
a on the TV.
• Unit cannot be operated.
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper
operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power off, or
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
• Remote control unit does not
operate.
• Is the FUNCTION button set correctly? Set it to the TV setting position. (Page 38)
• Are batteries inserted with polarity (
• Are batteries inserted with polarity (
e, f) aligned?
• Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.)
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light illuminated onto the remote control sensor?
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light illuminated onto the remote control sensor?
• Picture is cut off.
• Is the image position correct?
• Are screen mode adjustments (WIDE MODE) such as picture size made correctly?
• Are screen mode adjustments (WIDE MODE) such as picture size made correctly?
(Pages 29 and 33)
• Strange colour, light colour, or
dark, or colour misalignment.
• Adjust the picture tone.
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (Pages 27 and 32)
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (Pages 27 and 32)
• Power is suddenly turned off.
• The unit’s internal temperature has increased.
Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean.
• Is the sleep timer set? Select “Off” from the “Sleep Timer” menu. (Page 26)
• Is “No signal off” activated?
Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean.
• Is the sleep timer set? Select “Off” from the “Sleep Timer” menu. (Page 26)
• Is “No signal off” activated?
• No picture.
• Are connections to external equipment correct? (Pages 15-17)
• Is the input signal type selected correctly after connection? (Page 32)
• Is the correct input source selected? (Page 10)
• Is a non-compatible signal being input? (Page 36)
• Is the picture adjustment correct? (Pages 24-25)
• Is the antenna connected properly? (Page 8)
• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (Page 30)
• Is the input signal type selected correctly after connection? (Page 32)
• Is the correct input source selected? (Page 10)
• Is a non-compatible signal being input? (Page 36)
• Is the picture adjustment correct? (Pages 24-25)
• Is the antenna connected properly? (Page 8)
• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (Page 30)
• No sound.
• Is the volume too low?
• Make sure that headphones are not connected.
• Check if you pressed
• Make sure that headphones are not connected.
• Check if you pressed
e on the remote control unit.
• The TV sometimes makes a
cracking sound.
• This is not a malfunction. This happens when the cabinet slightly expands and
contracts according to change in temperature. This does not affect the TV’s
performance.
performance.
Information on the software license for this product
Software composition
The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by
The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by
third parties.
Software developed by SHARP and open source software
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written
by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also
makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties. These include software
components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL), a GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL) or other
license agreement.
makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties. These include software
components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL), a GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL) or other
license agreement.
Obtaining source code
Some of the open source software licensors require the distributor to provide the source code with the executable software components.
Some of the open source software licensors require the distributor to provide the source code with the executable software components.
GPL and LGPL include similar requirements. For information on obtaining the source code for the open source software and for obtaining the
GPL, LGPL, and other license agreement information, visit the following website:
GPL, LGPL, and other license agreement information, visit the following website:
http://www.sharp-eu.com/gpl/
We are unable to answer any questions about the source code for the open source software. The source code for the software components
whose copyrights are held by SHARP is not distributed.
Acknowledgements
The following open source software components are included in this product:
• linux kernel • modutils • glibc • zlib • libpng
The following open source software components are included in this product:
• linux kernel • modutils • glibc • zlib • libpng
Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
• When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed.
This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
Storage
temperature:
e5°C to e35°C.
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Appendix
Using the universal remote control
You can operate connected AV products (DVD player/
recorder, SetTopBox, VCR and others) by setting up
your remote control as a universal remote control unit.
recorder, SetTopBox, VCR and others) by setting up
your remote control as a universal remote control unit.
NOTE
• Some manufacturer code indicated in the operational
• Some manufacturer code indicated in the operational
manual and the universal remote control device do not
correspond. When recording a signal other than the
signal being watched, some signals cannot be recorded
depending on the signal being viewed.
correspond. When recording a signal other than the
signal being watched, some signals cannot be recorded
depending on the signal being viewed.
Presetting the manufacturer code
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until you reach the
device you wish to control. (TV, DVD1, DVD2,
STB1, STB2 and VCR)
device you wish to control. (TV, DVD1, DVD2,
STB1, STB2 and VCR)
• Press this button briefly (for more than 0.2 seconds)
to move between the items.
Press and hold both FUNCTION and OK for 3
seconds.
seconds.
• In the LCD window, the 3-digit manufacturer code
input screen blinks.
Enter the 3-digit manufacturer code using
a/b/
c/d, and then press OK.
• The TV returns to the normal TV mode.
LCD Window
Display
Category
Manufacturer
DVD1/DVD2
DVD player
Magnum - Zenith
DVD recorder
JVC - Yukai
DVD/LD
Pioneer
DVD part of DVD/VCR
Bush - Toshiba
DVD part of DVD/DVR
Panasonic -
Toshiba
HTIB*
Aiwa - Sony
DVD part of SAT/DVD
Humax
DVD part of TV/DVD
Bush - Toshiba
VCR
VCR part of DVD/VCR
Bush - Toshiba
VCR part of TV/VCR
Aiwa - Toshiba
VCR
Adelsound - Yoko
STB1/STB2**
SAT part of SAT/DVD
Humax
SAT part of SAT-DVR
BSSkyB - Zehnder
Satellite
AB Sat - Woorisat
Satellite receiver
Hauppauge
Satellite receiver/recorder
Humax - Kathrein
Cable box
ABC - Wittenberg
* Home Theatre in a Box System
** SAT and CBL are integrated
** SAT and CBL are integrated
1
2
3
DVD
Manufacturer Code
Sharp
029 128 143 177 191
Magnum
101
Acoustic Solutions
001
Aiwa
004 039 131 231
Akai
034 095
Akura
108
Alba
001 014 017 018 040
Apex
139
Awa
001
Axion
001
Best Buy
107
Bosston
152
Brainwave
034
Brandt
002 012 030
Britannia
150
Bush
001 019 032 042 045 087 092
102 106 149 158 209 223 224
225 226
Cambridge Audio
104 163
CAT
153 154
Celestial
161
Centrex
109
Centrum
154
CGV
104
CineVision
157
Classic
001 100
Clatronic
106
Coby
001
Conia
102
Crypto
159
C-Tech
105
CyberHome
003 022 025 036
Daewoo
023 038 078 113 114 115
Dalton
162
Dansai
034 151 227
Daytek
005 020
DEC
106
Denon
123 138 164 188 199 210
Denver
106 108 133
Denzel
103
Desay
155
Diamond
104 105
Digitor
160
DK Digital
032 176
Dmtech
111
Dual
001 103
D-Vision
034
DVX
105
Easy Home
107
Eclipse
104
Elta
034 124 134
Emerson
129
Enzer
103
Euroline
034
Finlux
104
Fisher
132
Global Solutions
105
Global Sphere
105
Go Video
126
GoldStar
015
Goodmans
001 014 018 045 106 109 158
203 228
Graetz
103
Grundig
018 038 099 109 127
H&B
106 156
Haaz
104 105
Harmon/Kardon
144
HE
001
HiMAX
107
Hitachi
011 047 088 101 103 107 126
190 196 206 215
Home Electronics
001
Humax
048
Innovation
096 101 128
JDB
001
Jeutech
152
JVC
002 016 080 081 082 083 084
085 120 173 182 184 212
Kenwood
037 123 142 170 208 211 219
229
Kingavon
106
Kiss
103 156
Koda
106
KXD
107
Lawson
105
Lecson
151
Lenco
106
LG
015 024 090 129 185 216
Life
096 128
Lifetec
096 101 128
Limit
105
Loewe
044 127
LogicLab
105
Luxor
109
DVD
Manufacturer Code
Magnavox
002 106 165
Marantz
049 098 200 201
Matsui
030
MBO
001 145
Mediencom
150
Medion
096 101 112 128 158
Metz
094
MiCO
104
Micromaxx
096 101 128
Micromedia
002
Micromega
171
Microstar
096 101 128
Mirror
158
Mitsubishi
125 166
Mizuda
106 107
Monyka
103
Mustek
001 100 198
Mx Onda
104
NAD
143
Naiko
109
Nakamichi
147
Neufunk
103
NU-TEC
102
Omni
150
Onkyo
002 097 165
Optim
151
Optimus
168
Orava
106
Orion
087
Oritron
096
P&B
106
Pacific
105
Palsonic
149
Panasonic
013 079 093 123 164 194 195
214 232
Philips
233 002 006 027 035 043 044
049 074 098 121 127 165 171
181 202
Philips Magnavox
121
Pioneer
007 008 010 046 094 168 174
178 183 207 220
Proline
109
Provision
106
Raite
103
RCA
135
REC
149 150
RedStar
108
Reoc
105
Revoy
156
Roadstar
001 014 106 149
Rowa
102 109
Rownsonic
154
Saba
012 030
Sabaki
105
Sampo
136
Samsung
011 076 077 126 175 186 213
217
Sansui
104 105
Sanyo
028 033 089 179 189 218
ScanMagic
001
Schneider
096 110 111 112
Scientific Labs
105
Scott
017 162
SEG
014 026 103 105 110 141
Sherwood
140
Shinco
135
Sigmatek
107
Silva
108
Singer
104 105
Skymaster
001 026 100 105 134
Skyworth
108
SM Electronic
001 105
Sony
004 009 021 031 041 075 122
169 180 204 205 221 222
Soundmaster
105
Soundmax
105
Standard
105
Star Cluster
105
Starmedia
106
Supervision
001 105
Synn
105
TCM
096 101 128
Teac
094 102 105 192
Tec
108
Technics
101 164 193 232
Technika
034
Technosonic
034
Telefunken
154
Tevion
096 101 105 128 162
Thomson
012 091 116 117 118 119 148
167 172 197
Tokai
103 108
Toshiba
002 086 087 121 165 187
TruVision
107
Manufacturer code
38
LCD window
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