English-49EnglishThis LCD monitor can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with an RS-232C (reverse type) terminal.Functions that can be controlled by a personal computer are:• Power ON or standby.• Switching between input signals.• Sound Mute ON or OFF.ConnectionLCD Monitor + computer.• Please turn off the monitor’s main power when connecting a computer to the monitor.• Please turn on the connecting computer first then turn on the monitor’s main power.If you turn on the computer and monitor in reverse order, the com port may not work.• When controlling the monitor connected with an RS-232C cable, please refer to the Control command diagram (See page 57)or see the “External_Control.pdf” file on the CD-ROM supplied with the monitor.RS-232C CableComputer RS-232CNOTE: If your computer is equipped only with a 25-pin serial port connector, a 25-pin serial port adapter is required. Contactyour supplier for details.For the pin assignment, please see “2) RS-232C input/output” on page 50.To control a monitor, please use the control command. Instructions for the control command can be found on the CD includedwith the monitor. The file is called “External_control.pdf”.Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C Remote Control