Which LCD TVs have rs232c input with public protocol ?

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Hi,

I'm about to purchase new LCD TV for my new home. I already found A/V receiver with rs232 and public protocol (Marantz), now I'm after LCD TV.

I guess one part of story is whether device has rs232 connector and the other part of story - if it can be remotely controlled over it and if protocol is publicly available...

Anyone knows more about this ? I'm particularly interested in two-way protocols, where one could receive events from device if it is manually or IR-remote operated.

Thanks in advance,

regards,

Rob.

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Hi,

most of Sharp-LCD-TVs do have a RS232 interface. But I do not know if it is a two-way-protocol.

Best regards
Carsten

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Pluto supports following TVs as Plug-n-play:
   * Gateway Plasma RS232 - http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/10826676/Gateway_50_inch_HD_Ready_Plasma_TV.html
   * Pioneer Pro 1000HD - http://www.hometheatermag.com/plasmadisplays/139/
   * Mitsubishi pd 5065 - http://reviews.cnet.com/Mitsubishi_PD_5065/4505-6482_7-31453447.html
   * Runco cw50mc - http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/Runco-CinemaWall_CW-50mc.htm
I suspect that all of them should have RS232 interface.

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Hi,

thanks for info... I'm seeking for this with certain reason. Palying with my Marantz (Audio receiver with two way rs232 communication) I discovered how important it is to fully support device's features and have two way communication.

For instance, if I go to Marantz and turn volume knob, I get volume status over rs232 - it's really important to know what is user doing manually on device. And same goes for LCD TV or Plasmas - if even not more important. AFAIK Pluto's support for those is pretty basic (changing channels,on/off), but all those devices have probably much more features. Also it is important to know if "rs232 protocol" is available, so one can add proper support.

For audio receivers I do know that Marantz's are pretty cheap and good. I'm looking something similar for LCD TVs.

Regards,

Rob.

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FYI:
There is now a SharpTV.sh in the pnp_detection_scripts in the trunk of src.

Hopefully it will be in the next release as I have an LC45 that I am itching to see 1080i displayed in the next few weeks if I can finally buy the right nVidia card supported by pluto.

Sharp does send back an "OK      " upon receipt of commands.

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FYI:
There is now a SharpTV.sh in the pnp_detection_scripts in the trunk of src.

Hopefully it will be in the next release as I have an LC45 that I am itching to see 1080i displayed in the next few weeks if I can finally buy the right nVidia card supported by pluto.

Sharp does send back an "OK      " upon receipt of commands.

Can you query it for some certain parameters like for instance for recent volume level ?

Regards,

Rob.

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Continuing Rob's original question, has anyone ever seen a spec / details of the RS232 interface on the Video7 range of  LCD TV's.  I've got one similar to this model;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Video-Seven-LTV27C-WXGA-Resolution/dp/tech-data/B0009SXXES/ref=de_a_smtd/026-9436499-2113221

with an RS232 interface - the advert states the RS232 interface is for firmware updates, but I'm hoping that it can do a bit more than that? Searches on google just turn up endless adverts rather than anything more useful.

Thanks

Luke.

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Hi,

I was also making some research and found out that mostly rs232 protocol is explained in manual. I found out that LGs have good support, also some sharp TVs, etc....

BENQ is also one example on the other side - it says in manuals that rs232 is used strictly for firmware and service...

HTH,

regards,

Rob.