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You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture 
size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 
TV.
REC Picture Size
Digital Setup
Setting to “4:3 TV” Setting to “16:9 TV”
This function allows you to automatically change to the 
appropriate picture size when viewing an HDMI signal 
using the HDMI1, 2 and 3 terminals.
Other picture and audio settings
Adjusting image position
HDMI Auto View
Setup
NOTEThis function must be set before recording.
Selecting the HDMI picture size 
automatically
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Position
Setup
For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical 
position.
NOTE
Adjustments are stored separately for each input source.
Depending on the input signal type or “WIDE MODE” 
setting, a position setting may not be available.
This function is not available for DTV/SAT broadcasts with 
MHEG signals.
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Automatic volume adjustment
Auto Volume
Option
Different sound sources sometimes do not have the 
same volume level, such as a programme and its 
commercial breaks. The Automatic Volume Control 
(Auto Volume) reduces this problem by equalizing 
levels.
Outputting audio only
Audio Only
Option
When listening to music from a music programme, you 
can set the TV off and enjoy audio only.
Useful Viewing functions
Selecting the recording picture 
size manually
H-Pos.:
 Centres the image by moving it to the left or 
right.
V-Pos.:  Centres the image by moving it up or down.
Off: Both screen images and audio are output.
On:  Audio is output without a screen image.
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Useful Viewing functions
Time Display
Option
Time Format
You can select the time format (either “24HR” or “AM/
PM”) for the clock time.
Game Play Time
Option
This function allows you to display the elapsed time on 
the screen when “AV MODE” is set to “GAME”.
Programme Title Display
Option
This function allows you to display programme 
information such as the title and airtime by tuning a 
channel.
NOTE
This function is available only when the DTV/SAT mode is 
selected.
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Time Display
This function allows you to display the clock time in the 
lower-right corner of the screen.
Four digit numbers (e.g. 0001) are displayed after 
selecting the five Nordic countries in the country 
setting.
Time display in channel information
You can display the time information included in DTV/
SAT and teletext broadcasts.
NOTE
Skip step 1 if receiving DTV/SAT broadcasts.
Select a TV channel (The time information is 
automatically captured).
Press  p. The channel display will appear on 
the screen.
Press  p again within the several seconds 
that the channel display is on the screen. Time 
information will be shown in the lower-right 
corner of the screen for several seconds.
Even when you change the TV channel, you can 
display the time information with steps 2 and 3 
above.
NOTE
If acquired successfully, the time information will appear in 
the upper-right corner of the screen by pressing  MENU.
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Subtitle ENG 1/3 :
New Information
Audio (ENG)  STEREO 
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Video
Dolby Digital Plus
1080i
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DTV
TV001 
BBC2 
Subtitle Teletext Off :
New Information 
PA L I
NICAM STEREO
AT V01
BBC1
DTV ModeATV Mode
Display Settings
Channel display
You can display the channel information by pressing 
p  on the remote control unit.
Time and Title display
On:  Displays the clock time.
On (half-hourly):  Displays the clock time in 30-minute 
increments.
Off:  Hides the clock time.
On: Under connecting a game console to the AVC 
System, the elapsed time is displayed in 30-minute 
increments after you start playing a game.
Off:  Hides the time.
NOTEThis menu is not selectable if the input source is “TV” or 
“USB”.
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Subtitle ENG 1/3
: 
New Information 
Audio (ENG)  STEREO 
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Video 1080i  : 
SAT1
TV0001
BBC2 
SAT Mode
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Other useful features
Input Select
Option
For setting the signal type of external equipment.
NOTE
If no (colour) image displays, try changing to another 
signal type.
Check the operation manual of the external equipment for 
the signal type.
When the signal type is set to “Auto”, the input terminal 
where a cable is connected is automatically selected.
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Input Label
Setup
You can label each input source with a custom 
description.
Press  b to select the desired input source.
Go to “MENU” > “Setup” > “Input Label”.
Press  a/b /c /d  to select each character of the 
new name for the input source, and then press 
OK .
A 
BACK  CLEAR 
END 
K 
U  B 
L 
V  C 
M 
W  D 
DVD 
N X  E 
O  Y  F 
P  Z  G 
Q  +  H 
R  – _  I 
S  .  J 
T 
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 
Repeat until the label is fully spelt out.
NOTE
The label can be six characters or less.
When you want to set an input source label of less than six 
characters, select “END” to set the name.
INPUT SOURCE  TV  EXT1
EXT2
DVD
EXT4
HDMI1
EXT6
NOTEYou cannot change labels if the input source is “TV” or 
“USB”.
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Input Skip
Setup
This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI, 
RGB, ATV, DTV or SAT input on the Input Source 
Selection operation.
EXT1 (SCART)
EXT2 (SCART)
EXT4 (RGB)
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
AT V
DTV
SAT1
SAT2
SAT3
Ye s No
Colour system settings
You can change the colour system to one that is 
compatible with the image on the screen.
NOTE
The factory preset value is “Auto”.
If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel 
is automatically set. If an image does not display clearly, 
select another colour system (e.g. “PAL”, “SECAM”).
Additional features
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Setting Display Colour
Option
You can change the background colour of the OSD 
(menu screen), EPG screen, channel display and 
programme information, etc. to the blue, gray, red or 
green.
Colour System
Option
Setting when using external 
devices
Input source settings
EXT1: 
Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT2:  Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT8:  Auto, S-VIDEO, VIDEO
Skipping specified inputs
Linked to main power:  The wireless unit’s power will be turned 
on in conjunction with the main power of the Display.
Power always on:  The wireless unit’s power will be usually 
turned on.
Wireless power link
Setup
When turning on the main power of the Display 
while “Wireless power link” is set to “Linked to main 
power”, the power of each wireless unit connected 
to the Display and AVC System will be turned on in 
conjunction with the main power of the Display.
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Other useful features
USB Photo Viewer/Music Player
In this mode, you can enjoy viewing 
photos and listening to music from 
external USB devices. Select “USB” 
from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu to 
enter this mode.
NOTE
You cannot enter this mode when there 
is no USB device connected to the 
AVC System.
This mode is not available during DTV/
SAT timer recording.
“WIDE MODE” is fixed during this mode.“USER (USB)” is the default value for the “AV MODE” 
setting. Each time you press AV MODE, the mode changes 
between “USER (USB)”, “DYNAMIC (Fixed)”, “DYNAMIC”\
 
and “STANDARD”.
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Connecting a USB device
Connect a USB device to the AVC System as shown 
below.
Selecting modes and devices
Select mode
Select USB drive 
Photo Mode  Music Mode 
Drive 1 
Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 Drive 7 Drive 8 Drive 9 Drive 10 Drive 11 Drive 12 Drive 13 Drive 14 Drive 15 Drive 16 
Press  c/d  to select between “Photo Mode” 
and “Music Mode”, and then press  OK.
Press  a/b /c /d  to select the drive where you 
want to find your files, and then press  OK.
NOTE
You do not need to select the drive in step 2 when there is 
only one drive in the connected USB device.
16 is the maximum number of drives that can be displayed.
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Photo Mode
Viewing thumbnails
2007:10:18 13:30:00
600KB Demo/Demo 01
Demo.jpg
1600X1200
Sample
Buttons for thumbnail operations
Buttons Description
OK When selecting the folder icon with the 
6 mark: Go back to the parent directory.
When selecting a folder icon: Enter this 
directory.
When selecting a photo thumbnail: 
Display the photo in full screen.
a /b /c /d  
(Cursor) Select a desired item.
6 Return to the top menu.
R button Go back to the previous page.
G button Go to the next page.
Y button Select BGM for the slide show.
B button Start the slide show. 
NOTEWhen there are invalid photo files, the  g mark will be 
displayed for the file.
You can see the file name, shooting date, file size and 
pixel size of the selected photo in the lower-left corner of 
the screen (shooting date is only available in the EXIF file 
format).
Viewing photos in full screen
Buttons for full screen display operation
Buttons Description
c /d  (Cursor) Go to the previous/next photo in the 
same directory.
6 Return to the thumbnail selection screen.
R button Rotate the photo by 90 degrees to the 
left.
G button Rotate the photo by 90 degrees to the 
right.
B button Reveal/hide the Guide Display.
NOTERotating photos only applies to the temporarily selected 
item and this setting is not saved.
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Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to 
recognise the contained data.
Use only alphanumeric characters for naming files.
File names over 80 characters (may vary depending on 
character set) may not be displayed.
Do not disconnect a USB device or memory card from the 
AVC System while transferring files, using the slide show 
function, when a screen is switching to another or before 
you exit “USB” from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu.
Do not connect and disconnect a USB device from the 
AVC System repeatedly.
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INPUT SOURCE
TV EXT1
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
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Slide showSelecting the BGM
File name
SONGS
Demo/Demo1
CLASSIC
SONG_01.MP3
SONG_02.MP3
SONG_03.MP3
SONG_04.MP3
SONG_05.MP3
SONG_06.MP3
SONG_07.MP3
SONG_08.MP3
SONG_09.MP3 Time
3:05
3:15
3:02
6:05
4:52
0:00
3:13
3:23
3:33
Playing: SONG_02.MP3
Slide Show BGM:SONG_03.MP3 1:00 / 3:15
Buttons for slide show BGM select 
operation
Buttons Description
OK When selecting the folder icon with the 
6 mark: Go back to the parent directory.
When selecting a folder icon: Enter this 
directory.
When selecting a music file: Play music.
a /b  (Cursor) Select a desired item.
c  (Cursor) Page up.
d  (Cursor) Page down.
6 Return to the thumbnail selection screen.
R button Stop music.
G button Play/Pause music.
Y button Set the selected music to the slide show 
BGM.
B button Reset the slide show BGM.
NOTEOnly one song can be set to the slide show BGM.
Slide show BGM will be reset in the cases below.
Go back to the top menu.
Change the “INPUT SOURCE”.
When there are invalid music files, the  g mark will be 
displayed for the file.
The displayed play time may differ slightly from the actual 
play time depending on the files.
Slide show
Buttons for slide show operation
Buttons Description
6 Return to the thumbnail selection screen.
B button Reveal/hide the Guide Display.
NOTEThe selected BGM is played repeatedly.
The slide show continues until you press  6.
The slide show speed is approximately 10 seconds per 
photo.
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Music Mode
File name
ROOT
Demo/Demo1
CLASSIC
SONG_01.MP3
SONG_02.MP3
SONG_03.MP3
SONG_04.MP3
SONG_05.MP3
SONG_06.MP3
SONG_07.MP3
SONG_08.MP3
SONG_09.MP3 Time
3:05
3:15
3:02
6:05
4:52
0:00
3:13
3:23
3:33
Playing: SONG_02.MP3 1:00 / 3:15
Buttons for Music Mode
Buttons Description
OK When selecting the folder icon with the 
6 mark: Go back to the parent directory.
When selecting a folder icon: Enter this 
directory.
When selecting a music file: Play music.
a /b  (Cursor) Select the desired item.
c  (Cursor) Page up.
d  (Cursor) Page down.
6 Return to the top menu.
R button Stop music.
G button Play/Pause music.
B button Turn off the screen image for audio only 
output.
NOTEWhen there are invalid music files, the  g mark will be 
displayed for the file.
The displayed play time may differ slightly from the actual 
play time depending on the files.
USB device compatibility
USB device USB Memory, USB card reader (Mass 
Storage class)
File system FAT/FAT32
Photo file 
format JPEG (.jpg) (DCF2.0 compliant)
Music file 
format MP3 (.mp3)
Bitrate: 32k, 40k, 48k, 56k, 64k, 80k, 
96k, 112k, 128k, 160k, 192k, 224k, 
256k, 320kbps
Sampling frequency: 32k, 44.1k, 48kHz
NOTEProgressive format jpeg files are not supported.
Music files in USB 1.1 devices may not be played properly.
Operation using USB hubs is not guaranteed.
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Other useful features
Gallery Mode
You can display pictures saved in USB devices for your wallpaper picture by pressing GALLERY on the remote 
control unit.
NOTE
Compatible files include those taken by digital cameras with the DCF 2.0\
 specification or mobile phones’ built-in cameras.
Music cannot be played during this mode.
SD card readers or USB hubs cannot be used.
This mode continues when timer recording starts, but ends when timer viewing starts.
During this mode, the power on the AVC System turns off while the main power on the Display is on (but standby/on indicator t\
ur ns to 
red).
Gallery Mode stops by pressing  END on the remote control unit, and the TV returns to the normal viewing mode.
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Basic operation for Gallery Mode
Displaying pictures saved in a USB device
Connect a USB device to the Display as shown below.
Press 
GALLERY  on the remote control unit after 
connecting a USB device to the Display.
A slide show will then start.
NOTE
Make sure that a USB device is connected before pressing 
GALLERY .
The playback order is based on the save dates and cannot 
be changed.
The device contains up to 100 files. If there are more than 
100, some may not be displayed.
The picture files should be in the top directory, and the files 
in any subordinate folders cannot be displayed.
Refer to the right column  Gallery Mode setting to change 
the viewing options.
If there are incompatible files, an error displays for the file 
until the next compatible picture is displayed.
Refer to pages 42–43 for details on connecting USB 
devices and device/file compatibility.
Slide show will stop if you disconnect the USB device.
Press  END and go back to the normal viewing mode, 
and then press  GALLERY again when you switch USB 
devices.
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You can adjust the display size, slide show time length, 
brightness and sleep timer.
Press  MENU  and the “MENU” screen displays.
Press  c/d  to select “Option”.
Press  a/b  to select “Gallery Setup”, and then 
press  OK.
Press  a/b  to select the desired items, and then 
press  OK.
Picture size
Colour mode
Slide show interval
Brightness
Auto Power Off Normal
Dot by Dot
Half size screen Cinema
Repeat step 4 until the setting is complete.
NOTE
To start Gallery Mode during this setting, press  GALLERY 
on the remote control unit.
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Gallery Mode setting
Gallery Setup
Option
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Picture size
Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen 
display.
Dot by Dot:  Displays images with a 1:1 pixel ratio on the 
screen without any scaling.
Cinema:  Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen 
display without showing any black bars.
Half size screen:  Images are displayed in the centre of a 
screen at half the size of a full screen image.
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NOTE
The factory preset value is “Cinema”.
When set to “Half size screen”, the background colour is 
black and this cannot be changed.
Colour mode
You can select your preferred colour mode.
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Mode1:  Lowest brightness with maximum power saving.
Mode2:  A brighter mode suitable for displaying pictures 
in most situations.
Mode3:  Suitable for displaying in brightly lit areas.
Auto:  Adjusts the brightness automatically depending on 
the surrounding brightness.
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NOTE
The factory preset value is “Mode1”.
Auto Power Off
You can set the time length until the TV automatically 
enters sleep mode to “30 min.”, “1 h”, “3 h” or “24\
 h”.
NOTE
The factory preset value is “1 h”.
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Troubleshooting for Gallery Mode
Follow the possible solutions listed below when you 
see the error message.
Possible Solution
Images that do not conform to the DCF 2.0 specification may 
not be displayed. If the images have been changed or edited on 
a PC, the data may change to a format that is incompatible with 
the TV.
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The file size may be over 5MB. The file size can be reduced by 
selecting a smaller pixel size when taking pictures with a digital 
camera.
The resizing function of digital cameras can also reduce the file 
size.
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The pixel size may exceed 4,096  g 3,072. A smaller pixel size 
can be selected when taking pictures with a digital camera.
The resizing function of digital cameras can also reduce the pixel 
size.
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message is displayed, the top directory in the USB device may 
not contain any compatible JPEG files.
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(Example of an error display)
Other useful features
Slide show interval
You can set the slide show time length for each picture 
to “15 sec.”, “30 sec.” or “30 min.”.
NOTE
The factory preset value is “15 sec.”.
The sequence will repeat from the first picture after all the 
pictures have displayed.
Brightness
You can set the brightness of the screen in Gallery 
Mode.
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Mode2:  Display accurate colour in images.
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Connecting a PC
NOTEThe PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
Refer to page 49 for a list of PC signals compatible with 
the TV.
A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some 
Macintosh computers.
When connecting to a PC, the input signal type is 
automatically detected except 1,024 g 768 and 1,360  g 
768 signals.
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Analogue Connection
NOTERefer to page 38 for AV signals (See below).
HDMI: 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
ANALOGUE RGB: 576p/720p (50Hz)/1080i
The ANALOGUE RGB terminal (PC) (EXT4) is not 
compatible with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
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Connecting a PC
HDMI Connection
Displaying a PC image on the 
screen
Selecting the picture size
You can select the picture size.
Press  f.
The “WIDE MODE” menu displays.
Press  f or  a/b  to select a desired item on the 
menu.
NOTE
Connect the PC before making adjustments.
Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
EXAMPLE
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Full:  An image fully fills the screen.
Cinema:  For letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the 
top and bottom with some programmes.
Normal:  Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen 
display.
Dot by Dot:  Displays an image with the same number of 
pixels on the screen.
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ø 3.5 mm stereo  minijack cable HDMI1, 2 or 3
HDMI-certified cable
PC
HDMI1
DVI/HDMI cable RGB cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI/RGB conversion cable
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Connecting a PC
Press a/b  to select the specific adjustment 
item.
Press  c/d  to adjust the item to the desired 
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Reset 
H-Pos. [ 90]  ab
ab
ab
ab
V-Pos. 
Clock 
Phase [ 39] 
[ 90] 
[ 20] 
NOTEYou can only select the “Input Signal” on the “Setup” menu 
when receiving one of the two input signals listed above.
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1024 x 768
1360 x 768
(Example)
Fine Sync.
Setup
NOTEFor resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset 
values, press 
a/b  to select “Reset”, and then press  OK.
“Clock” and “Phase” in the “Fine Sync.” menu can be 
adjusted only when inputting analogue signals through the 
EXT4 terminal.
Selecting input resolution
Some input signals may have to be registered 
manually to display properly.
The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list 
below are not distinguishable when received. In such 
cases, you have to set the correct signal manually. 
After setting once, it will display when the same 
signal (resolution) is input again.
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Input Signal
Setup
30% 
NOTEWhen “Auto Sync.” is successful, “Auto Sync completed 
successfully” displays. If not, “Auto Sync.” failed.
“Auto Sync.” may fail even if “Auto Sync completed 
successfully” displays.
“Auto Sync.” may fail if the PC image has low resolution, 
has unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing 
“Auto Sync.”.
Be sure to connect the PC to the AVC System and switch 
it on before starting “Auto Sync.”.
“Auto Sync.” can be executed only when inputting 
analogue signals through the EXT4 terminal.
Adjusting the PC image manually
Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as 
necessary to change image position using “Auto 
Sync.”. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is 
needed to optimise the image.
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Auto Sync.
Setup
Adjusting the PC image 
automatically
This function enables the screen to be automatically 
adjusted to its best possible condition when the 
analogue terminals of the AVC System and PC are 
connected with a commercially available DVI/RGB 
conversion cable, etc.
H-Pos.:  Centres the image by moving it to the left or 
right.
V-Pos.:  Centres the image by moving it up or down.
Clock:  Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical 
stripes.
Phase:  Adjusts when characters have low contrast or 
when the image flickers.
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C1 C2 C3 C4 P1  P2  P3  P4
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:
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.
Command format
0055 100
–30
0009
0
???? ?
OK
ERR
Response code format
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.
Use an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type) 
(commercially available) for the connections.
NOTE
This operation system should be used by a person who is 
accustomed to using PCs.
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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”).
When “?” is input for some commands, the present 
setting value responds.
After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to 
send the line feed (0AH) as well.
Command four digits: Command. The text of four 
characters.
Parameter four digits: Parameter 0–9, blank, ?, minus
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RS-232C serial control cable 
(cross type)
Eight ASCII codes  eCR
Command 
four digits Parameter 
four digitsReturn code Normal response
Problem response (communication error or incorrect 
command)
Return code (0DH)
Return code (0DH)