Sharp Lc M3700 Operation Manual

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The command examples shown on this page assume the following connection and ID number set
up.
PC ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3 ID number: 4
IDST······A monitor receiving this command sets its own ID number in the parameter field.
Example:IDST0001
OK
001yáThe ID number of this monitor is set to 1.
Note
After linking monitors, you can automatically assign ID numbers by using the IDST command with
the Repeater control (see “Repeater control” on page 42).
PC Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4...

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IDSL······The parameter of this command sets the ID number indicating the monitor subject to the
next command.
Example:
IDSL0002←The next command is for the monitor with ID number=2.
WAIT←Searching for monitor with ID number=2.
OK
002←Found monitor with ID number=2
VOLM0030←Set volume of monitor with ID number=2 to 30
WAIT←Processing
OK
002←OK response from monitor with ID number=2
VOLM0020←Set volume to 20
OK
001←The volume of the monitor with ID number=1
(the one directly connected...

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This system has a function to allow setting of multiple monitors connected in a daisy chain using a
single command. This function is called repeater control.
Up to about 20 monitors can be connected, depending on the length of RS-232C cables and
installation environment.
You can use Repeater control function without assigning ID numbers.
PC Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4
[Example]
If monitors are connected as shown above, you can execute a command like “Set all
monitors’ input settings to INPUT”....

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Normal response
1Response when no ID number has been set.
O
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
K↵A response is returned when execution of the
pertinent command is finished.
2Response when an ID number has been set.
O
ID number of
responding monitor
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
KSPC001↵
Space (20H)

When a command has not been executed correctly*
1Response when no ID number has been set.
E
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
RR↵
2Response when an ID number has been set.
E
Carriage...

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If execution of the command is taking some time.
W
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
AIT↵
If execution of a command takes some time, WAIT may be returned as the returned value. In this
case, a value will be returned if you wait a while. During this time, new commands will not be
received, even if they are sent.
No ID number is attached to WAIT response.
LOCK
ED↵
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
T
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
IMEOUT↵
Carriage return code
(0D
H, 0AH)
TIMEOUT001↵SPC
Space (20H)...

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VOLM0020
OK
INP10000
OK
Leave an interval of 100 ms
PC Operation (Continued)

If the next command is sent in the interval before OK or ERR is returned, it will basically be ignored.
(Exception: Forced end using ASNC command)
Leave an interval of 100 ms between command response and transmission of the next command.
You can use Repeater control function without assigning ID numbers.
 

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RS-232C command table

Command : Command field
Direction :W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (
), the
command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”.
R The returned value indicated under “Reply” can be obtained by setting
“????”, “___?” or “???+” (repeater control) in the parameter field (
).
Parameter :

Parameter
Reply :Response Returned value
∗A circle indicates commands which can be used in power standby mode.
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38
3838
PC Operation (Continued)
Power...

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PC Operation (Continued)
Input selection, etc.
INPUT SELECTION INPUT1 SELECTION INP1 W 0 Leaves input selection as is, and switches input to INPUT1
1 Sets input selection for INPUT1 to AV
2 Sets input selection for INPUT1 to Y/C
R 1 Input selection for INPUT1 is AV
2 Input selection for INPUT1 is Y/C
INPUT2 SELECTION INP2 W 0Leaves input selection as is, and switches input to INPUT2. ERR if INPUT is set to
output.
1 Sets INPUT2 selection to Input
9 Sets INPUT2 selection to Output
R 1...

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PC Operation (Continued)
Picture and audio adjustment, etc.
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTRAST CONT WR 0 - 40 0 - 40
BLACK LEVEL BLVL WR ±30 ±30
COLOR COLR WR ±30 ±30
TINT TINT WR ±30 ±30
SHARPNESS SHRP WR ±10 ±10
RED REDG WR ±30 ±30
GREEN GREN WR ±30 ±30
BLUE BLUE WR ±30 ±30
C. M. S. (H) CMHR WR ±30 ±30 Red
CMHY WR ±30 ±30 Yellow
CMHG WR ±30 ±30 Green
CMHC WR ±30 ±30 Cyan
CMHB WR ±30 ±30 Blue
CMHM WR ±30 ±30 Magenta
C. M. S. (S) CMSR WR ±30 ±30 Red
CMSY WR ±30 ±30 Yellow
CMSG WR ±30 ±30 Green
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PC Operation (Continued)
Picture and audio adjustment, etc. (continued)
POSITION/FINE SYNC. H-POSITION (AV) HPOS WR ±10 ±10 Video/S-video INPUT3 (Component)
H-POSITION (PC) WR 0 -180 0 - 180 INPUT3 (RGB)/PC (Analog)
V-POSITION (AV) VPOS WR ±20 ±20 Video/S-video INPUT3 (Component)
V-POSITION (PC) WR 0 - 99 0 - 99 INPUT3 (RGB)/PC (Analog)
CLOCKCLCK WR 0 - 180 0 - 180 Returns ERR in case of a video signal
PHASE PHSE WR 0 - 40 0 - 40 Returns ERR in case of a video signal
AUTO SYNC. ASNC W...