Sharp PN-655RU Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC
Daisy chain connection from a single PC......
Advanced operation
Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM port (RS-232C connector) and the
RS-232C input terminal of the fi rst monitor. Next, connect RS-232C straight cable to the fi rst
monitor’s RS-232C output terminal and to the second monitor’s RS-232C input terminal. Connect in
the same way to the third and subsequent monitors. Up to 20 monitors can be connected. (Depending
on the length of the cable used and the surrounding environment.)
RS-232C straight cable (commercially available)
▼ First monitor ▼ Second monitor
▼ PC
RS-232C
straight cable
(commercially available)
To COM port
RS-232C
output terminal
RS-232C
input terminal
RS-232C
input terminal
RS-232C
output terminal
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the monitor’s communication settings as
follows:
Baud rate 9,600 bps Stop bit 1 bit
Data length 8 bits Flow control None
Parity bit None