Controlling Philips BDM4065 monitor via RS232

Fma965

Would you have any idea how i can add a ir reciever to my monitor using RS232? preferably a device i can buy for cheap in the uk, something that converts IR to RS232 commands.

Paulie G

I just picked up this monitor.  Seemed like a decent deal for $800 CAD all in.  If I don't return it, I'll see if I can build one of these devices.  Should not be too difficult with an Arduino.  Even WiFi connectivity should be straight forward with an ESP8266 once I brush up on Lua coding.  Cheers.

ADude

I am very happy with this Monitor since September 2015.
Since knowing about the control interface i want to control it by my Smartphone via bluetooth. I had used some HC06 Modules (SPP mode) earlier at other projects.
I have ordered a 'RS232 Bluetooth Serial Adapter' for about $10 at ebay (a HC-05 with RS232 Level converter, still waiting).
I am a programmer of embedded software (C  #) and familiar with RS232 and serial protocols but i have no experience at Android-App programming . This would be my first App-Project and if it get's successful, i would provide the App for everyone free.

ArieAVF

Dear all, thanks so much for sharing! I would really be looking to forward to remote-control this fine monitor (which I also use as a TV) via IR and/or an App (Android or iOS). I would mostly need input-switching (DP, HDMI, etc.) since volume level I control via my separate amplifier. Good luck & all the best to you great programmers !

vast1983

This application works great! Thanks for making it.
Though it looks like by this... the monitor is actually responding to the ascii command string?

so im curious, particularly  with the "pip on" command (A6 01 00 00 00 07 01 3C 01 03 00 00 9F) what is the actual ascii output? looking at tables online, many of those characters are non-printable.

I would like to get a set of these on an automation system, and everythiong I have sent them thus far has not yielded any result.

HamishMacEwan

Thanks very much for the guidance in utilising the RS232 port.  The manual information is, tantalising, but very incomplete and it's sad there isn't a link to more information from, "Philips."

jayv13

Hi does anyone have the tech manual referenced in the beginning of this thread?  The link provided no longer works....

thestormdragon

Hi Javv13

I've just uploaded all the files again - do let me know if you have any issues.

Cheers

David

thestormdragon

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Hi Vast1983

Sorry for the very slow reply - I didn't receive a notification that the thread had been updated.

You're quite right that the characters actually sent are non-printable (took me a long time to get my head round it) so I can't show you the output.  You'll have to use either of my AutoIT programs (attached) or try the alternate solutions in C mentioned earlier (I've not tried them myself).

BTW, AutoIT is completely free and completely fabulous

Kind regards

David

Shonky

Nevermind : Ad blocker was on. That's a new one (blocking attachments).

Thanks for posting the files.