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Ex-Link Cable for C/D/E Series and BD players

2010-11-12T18:28:07Z

Bastler0815: /* Step 6: Enabling serial input */

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.
This page explains how to access the serial console on C-Series TVs.

== Step 1: Enable Debug mode in service menu ==
Prerequisite: Set the RS232 Jack to "Debug" in the [[Service_Menu]].

== Step 2: Cabling ==
As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to RS232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV! MAX232 is such an adaptor.

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is RX (from the TV's point of view)
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is TX (from the TV's point of view)
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

=== MAX232 adaptor circuit V1 ===
Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

=== MAX232 adaptor circuit V2 ===
See here [http://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/AVR-Tutorial:_UART]

=== Warning ===
As written before, do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

=== Connection chain over USB ===
Recent PCs do not have a RS232 port anymore, but there are USB adaptors available. Most of them use a PL2303 chip for converting the RS232 signal to USB.

The following figure shows the connection chain:
[[File:Samsung_tv_serial_console_connections.jpg]]

This could look like:

[[File:Picture_of_cabling.jpg]]

== Step 3: Start the terminal ==
On a Linux PC, install 'cu' (call up) tool from the ''uucp'' package and run
<pre>cu -l /dev/ttyUSB0 -s 115200</pre>

On a Windows PC, use Hyper Terminal or Putty.

Settings are: Speed 115200, 8N1, no flow control.

== Step 4: Turn on TV ==

== Step 5: Read output ==
Output should be human readable, like in the following listing. If you get nothing, then your cabling/settings are incorrect. If you get garbage, then you have problems with the MAX232 circuit.
<pre>
================================================================================
SAMSUNG: v2.6.24_SELP_4.3.x_GA(P20)
(Detailed Information: /sys/selp/vd/lspinfo/summary)
================================================================================
2.0 : 0 : 256
init started: SELP-BusyBox v1.6.0-VD Linux SELP.4.2.1.x (2010-01-21 19:31:50 KST ) multi-call binary
starting pid 29, tty '/dev/ttyS1': '/etc/rcS'
/etc/rcS start!!!!
=====================================================
ROOTFS VERSION : 65-1G-65
=====================================================
it's not dev!
starting pid 43, tty '/dev/ttyS1': '/bin/sh'
-sh: id: not found
1st partition!!
/dtv/PART_FLAG_0 is detected...
1st Partition is selected....
</pre>

== Step 6: Enabling serial input ==
*Turn on your TV set, if everything is connected like described at the steps before the serial log should be shown at the serial terminal.

*Enter '''10041004''' (when typing the digits '''No Imput is shown''' at the serial terminal) and confirm with '''Enter'''.

after that you should see:
<pre>
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!
</pre>

*So far there is no info on how to enable the Debug Menue at the serial console from the C-Series. The only thing which can be done/executed so far is switching the channels from the serial input.

*Just type a digit like 2 and confirm with Enter. The TV should switch to channel #2.

Ex-Link Cable for C/D/E Series and BD players

2010-11-12T18:26:40Z

Bastler0815: /* Step 5: Read output */

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.
This page explains how to access the serial console on C-Series TVs.

== Step 1: Enable Debug mode in service menu ==
Prerequisite: Set the RS232 Jack to "Debug" in the [[Service_Menu]].

== Step 2: Cabling ==
As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to RS232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV! MAX232 is such an adaptor.

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is RX (from the TV's point of view)
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is TX (from the TV's point of view)
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

=== MAX232 adaptor circuit V1 ===
Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

=== MAX232 adaptor circuit V2 ===
See here [http://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/AVR-Tutorial:_UART]

=== Warning ===
As written before, do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

=== Connection chain over USB ===
Recent PCs do not have a RS232 port anymore, but there are USB adaptors available. Most of them use a PL2303 chip for converting the RS232 signal to USB.

The following figure shows the connection chain:
[[File:Samsung_tv_serial_console_connections.jpg]]

This could look like:

[[File:Picture_of_cabling.jpg]]

== Step 3: Start the terminal ==
On a Linux PC, install 'cu' (call up) tool from the ''uucp'' package and run
<pre>cu -l /dev/ttyUSB0 -s 115200</pre>

On a Windows PC, use Hyper Terminal or Putty.

Settings are: Speed 115200, 8N1, no flow control.

== Step 4: Turn on TV ==

== Step 5: Read output ==
Output should be human readable, like in the following listing. If you get nothing, then your cabling/settings are incorrect. If you get garbage, then you have problems with the MAX232 circuit.
<pre>
================================================================================
SAMSUNG: v2.6.24_SELP_4.3.x_GA(P20)
(Detailed Information: /sys/selp/vd/lspinfo/summary)
================================================================================
2.0 : 0 : 256
init started: SELP-BusyBox v1.6.0-VD Linux SELP.4.2.1.x (2010-01-21 19:31:50 KST ) multi-call binary
starting pid 29, tty '/dev/ttyS1': '/etc/rcS'
/etc/rcS start!!!!
=====================================================
ROOTFS VERSION : 65-1G-65
=====================================================
it's not dev!
starting pid 43, tty '/dev/ttyS1': '/bin/sh'
-sh: id: not found
1st partition!!
/dtv/PART_FLAG_0 is detected...
1st Partition is selected....
</pre>

== Step 6: Enabling serial input ==
*Turn on your TV set, if everything is connected like described at the steps before the serial log should be shown at the serial terminal.

*Enter '''10041004''' when typing the digits '''No Imput is shown''' at the serial terminal and confirm with '''Enter'''.

after that you should see:
<pre>
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!
</pre>

*So far there is no info on how to enable the Debug Menue at the serial console from the C-Series. The only thing which can be done/executed so far is switching the channels from the serial input.

*Just type a digit like 2 and confirm with Enter. The TV should switch to channel #2.

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:47:02Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin '''4''' at the '''VGA''' connector is '''TX'''
*Pin '''11''' at the '''VGA''' connector is '''RX'''
*Pin '''5,6,7,8''' and the '''case''' at the '''VGA''' connector are '''GND'''

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:45:46Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin '''4''' at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin '''11''' at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin '''5,6,7,8''' and the '''case''' at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:41:46Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:21:23Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:20:13Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

And a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:19:20Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level.
The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit:

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

Here is is a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

*As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:17:53Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause seriously damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level. The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit.

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

Here is is a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:13:53Z

Bastler0815: /* The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series */

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL-level to Rs232-level adaptor is needed,
otherwise you can Damage you TV cause normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause serious damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level. The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit.

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

Here is is a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

Enable Serial Console on B series TV

2010-11-11T02:12:46Z

Bastler0815:

Find below the steps you need to follow to enable console access to your TV via a serial cable.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable ==
*Solder yourself ( or buy ) an Ex-Link serial cable to connect to your Samsung TV.

Example online shop which sell such [http://sewelldirect.com/DB-9-F-to-35mm-Stereo-Data-Cable.asp ex-link cable] and [http://sewelldirect.com/usb-to-serial-converter-screw-on.asp serial to usb cable]. Usb-serial adapter better to buy some cheaper version.

[[File:Exlink.gif]]

See [http://www.wiremunky.com/file/documents/exlink.gif here] for the Serial Cable specs. You can ignore the rest of the information posted there, as it is not applicable for the more recent Samsung devices.

== The Ex-Link (serial) cable for C-Series ==

*At the C-Series the Ex-Link port is located at the VGA connector of the TV.

As the TV has TTL level serial output (3.3V) a TTL adaptor is needed otherwise you can Damage you TV cause normal RS232 Level is up to 15V which can cause serious damage at your TV!

*Pin 4 at the VGA connector is TX
*Pin 11 at the VGA connector is RX
*Pin 5,6,7,8 and the case at the VGA connector are GND

Here is a simple circuit using a MAX232 chip to convert the signal from TTL to RS232 level. The Pinout of the connectors is shown at the circuit.

[[File:circuit.jpg]]

Here is is a picture of the completely assembled board:

[[File:Board.jpg]]

As written before,
do never connect your TV directly to the serial port of your PC, as the TV has TTL-level (3.3V) and the PC has normal RS232-level your TV could seriously get damaged by dircet connection!

== Configure your TV for Debug-Mode ==
*Enter Service Menu ( quickly push '''[INFO] [MENU] [MUTE] [POWER]''' on your remote control )
*Change setting for your RS232C interface to "debug" ( Control -> Sub Option -> RS-232 Jack -> [ '''Debug''' | UART | Logic ] )
=== Debug mode at older TV's like B530 series ===
*Enter Service Menu
*Enter "Advanced" menu. To activate `Advanced` menu need to type '0000'
*Advanced => ADJUST => Debug mode [OFF][Debug smart][Debug runtime]

== Terminal Connection Parameters ==
*Use following connection parameters with your terminal-client ( e.g. Kermit, Hyper Therminal or ZOC Terminal ):
Baudrate: '''115200'''
Data bits: '''8'''
Parity: '''none'''
Stop bits: '''1'''
Flow Control: '''none'''
For Older models (like B530), you can try lower baudrates (like 9600 bps)

== Enabling Serial Input ==
*Switch on your TV ... If you did everything right and everything works as expected, then you should see the boot-log on your terminal.
*Enter "'''debug'''" at the invisible prompt ... to enable your serial console. You should see something like below with each keystroke
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 1-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 2-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 3-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 4-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] 5-th ENABLE Magic serial input match!
[SERIAL INPUT MANAGE] serial input ENABLE!!!!!

== Debug Menu (On CI+ Devices Too) ==
*When you enter '1198282' numbers '''twice''' instead of '''debug''' string, you will see TOP Debug Menu like that:

====================================
[ TOP Debug Menu]
------------------------------------
1 : SubSystem Print On/Off
2 : Platform Print Setting
3 : TD Print Setting
4 : Performance Print Setting
5 : Sdal Print Setting
6 : Sdal Trace Setting
10 : Factory Debug
11 : TD Debug
12 : SubSystem DBG
20 : Performance File Write
21 : Louvre Print Setting
22 : JavaMW Print Setting
30 : Auto Lock DBG
------------------------------------
50 : ROSE Debug
60 : MediaLink Debug
70 : Jade Debug
====================================
99 : Exit
====================================
DBG> :

=== Activating the serial console from Debug Menu ===
*Enter TOP Debug Menu
*Than enter menu numbers '''11''' : TD Debug -> '''0x04''' : spI Debug -> '''68''' : Shell
will let you drop linux shell on CI devices. Is could true for CI+ devices too. But you cannot use characters on shell of CI+ devices, because kernel filters them, only numbers and enter allowed on CI+ devices...

This approach will do not kill exeDSP. So you don't needed to stop watchdog after dropping linux shell.

=== Activating the serial console (old way) ===
*Now you need to be fast ...
**hit '''CTRL-C''', which stops the exeDSP binary
**immediately after that enter ( you have ca. 3 seconds ... I suggest you cut&paste this command ):
/mtd_boot/MicomCtrl 23'''
This now prevents your LED/LCD to stop and you have a command prompt of the TV-Console.

--[[User:Dynamic1969|Dynamic1969]] 16:17, 3 October 2009 (UTC)

--[[User:Erdem_ua|Erdem_ua]] 21:55, 15 January 2010 (EET)

File:Board.jpg

2010-11-11T02:06:34Z

Bastler0815: uploaded a new version of "File:Board.jpg"

File:Circuit.jpg

2010-11-11T02:05:57Z

Bastler0815: uploaded a new version of "File:Circuit.jpg"

File:Board.jpg

2010-11-11T01:57:45Z

Bastler0815:

File:Circuit.jpg

2010-11-11T01:56:03Z

Bastler0815: