This is implementation of Samsung MDC (Multiple Display Control) protocol on python3.7+ and asyncio with most comprehensive CLI (command line interface).
It allows you to control a variety of different sources (TV, Monitor) through the built-in RS-232C or Ethernet interface.
MDC Protocol specification - v15.0 2020-11-06
- Implemented 82 commands
- Easy to extend using simple declarative API - see samsung_mdc/commands.py
- Detailed CLI help and parameters validation
- Run commands async on numerous targets (using asyncio)
- TCP and SERIAL mode (for RJ45 and RS232C connection types)
- TCP over TLS mode ("Secured Protocol" using PIN)
- script command for advanced usage
- Python example
Not implemented: some more commands (PRs are welcome)
Also see: Samsung MDC Unified - Reference Application (GUI, Windows) with partially implemented functionality.
# using pipx https://pypa.github.io/pipx/
pipx run python-samsung-mdc --help
# OR global install/upgrade
sudo pip3 install --upgrade python-samsung-mdc
samsung-mdc --help
# OR local
git clone https://github.com/vgavro/samsung-mdc
cd ./samsung-mdc
python3 -m venv venv
./venv/bin/pip3 install -e ./
./venv/bin/samsung-mdc --help
- Install Git && Git Bash: https://git-scm.com/download/win
- Install Python 3 latest release (tested with 3.9): https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/
- Run "Git Bash", type in console:
pip3 install --upgrade python-samsung-mdc
# NOTE: python "Scripts" folder is not in %PATH% in Windows by default,
# so you may want to create alias for Git Bash
echo alias samsung-mdc=\'python3 -m samsung_mdc\' >> ~/.bash_profile
source ~/.bash_profile
# test it
samsung-mdc --help
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET COMMAND [ARGS]...
Try 'samsung-mdc --help COMMAND' for command info
For multiple targets commands will be running async, so result order may
differ.
TARGET may be:
DISPLAY_ID@IP[:PORT] (default port: 1515, example: [email protected]:1515)
FILENAME with target list (separated by newline)
For serial port connection:
DISPLAY_ID@PORT_NAME for Windows (example: 1@COM1)
DISPLAY_ID@PORT_PATH (example: 1@/dev/ttyUSB0)
We're trying to make autodetection of connection mode by port name, but you
may want to use --mode option.
Options:
--version Show the version and exit.
-v, --verbose
-m, --mode [auto|tcp|serial] default: auto
-p, --pin INTEGER 4-digit PIN for secured TLS connection. If PIN
provided, "Secured Protocol" must be enabled
on remote device.
-t, --timeout FLOAT read/write/connect timeout in seconds
(default: 5) (connect can be overridden with
separate option)
--connect-timeout FLOAT
-h, --help Show this message and exit.
- status
(POWER_STATE VOLUME MUTE_STATE INPUT_SOURCE_STATE PICTURE_ASPECT_STATE N_TIME_NF F_TIME_NF) - video
(CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT COLOR_TONE_STATE COLOR_TEMPERATURE _IGNORE) - rgb
(CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR_TONE_STATE COLOR_TEMPERATURE _IGNORE RED_GAIN GREEN_GAIN BLUE_GAIN) - serial_number
(SERIAL_NUMBER) - error_status
(LAMP_ERROR_STATE TEMPERATURE_ERROR_STATE BRIGHTNESS_SENSOR_ERROR_STATE INPUT_SOURCE_ERROR_STATE TEMPERATURE FAN_ERROR_STATE) - software_version
(SOFTWARE_VERSION) - model_number
(MODEL_SPECIES MODEL_CODE TV_SUPPORT) - power
[POWER_STATE] - volume
[VOLUME] - mute
[MUTE_STATE] - input_source
[INPUT_SOURCE_STATE] - picture_aspect
[PICTURE_ASPECT_STATE] - screen_mode
[SCREEN_MODE_STATE] - screen_size
(INCHES) - network_configuration
[IP_ADDRESS SUBNET_MASK GATEWAY_ADDRESS DNS_SERVER_ADDRESS] - network_mode
[NETWORK_MODE_STATE] - network_ap_config
SSID PASSWORD - weekly_restart
[WEEKDAY TIME] - magicinfo_channel
CHANNEL_NUMBER - magicinfo_server
[MAGICINFO_SERVER_URL] - magicinfo_content_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE] - mdc_connection
[MDC_CONNECTION_TYPE] - contrast
[CONTRAST] - brightness
[BRIGHTNESS] - sharpness
[SHARPNESS] - color
[COLOR] - tint
[TINT] - h_position
H_POSITION_MOVE_TO - v_position
V_POSITION_MOVE_TO - auto_power
[AUTO_POWER_STATE] - clear_menu
- ir_state
[IR_STATE] - rgb_contrast
[CONTRAST] - rgb_brightness
[BRIGHTNESS] - auto_adjustment_on
- color_tone
[COLOR_TONE_STATE] - color_temperature
[HECTO_KELVIN] - standby
[STANDBY_STATE] - auto_lamp
[MAX_TIME MAX_LAMP_VALUE MIN_TIME MIN_LAMP_VALUE] - manual_lamp
[LAMP_VALUE] - inverse
[INVERSE_STATE] - video_wall_mode
[VIDEO_WALL_MODE] - safety_lock
[LOCK_STATE] - panel_lock
[LOCK_STATE] - channel_change
CHANGE_TO - volume_change
CHANGE_TO - ticker
[ON_OFF START_TIME END_TIME POS_HORIZ POS_VERTI MOTION_ON_OFF MOTION_DIR MOTION_SPEED FONT_SIZE FOREGROUND_COLOR BACKGROUND_COLOR FOREGROUND_OPACITY BACKGROUND_OPACITY MESSAGE] - device_name
(DEVICE_NAME) - osd
[OSD_ENABLED] - picture_mode
[PICTURE_MODE_STATE] - sound_mode
[SOUND_MODE_STATE] - all_keys_lock
[LOCK_STATE] - panel_on_time
(MIN10) - video_wall_state
[VIDEO_WALL_STATE] - video_wall_model
[MODEL SERIAL] - model_name
(MODEL_NAME) - energy_saving
[ENERGY_SAVING_STATE] - reset
RESET_TARGET - osd_type
[OSD_TYPE OSD_ENABLED] - timer_13
TIMER_ID [ON_TIME ON_ENABLED OFF_TIME OFF_ENABLED REPEAT MANUAL_WEEKDAY VOLUME INPUT_SOURCE_STATE HOLIDAY_APPLY] - timer_15
TIMER_ID [ON_TIME ON_ENABLED OFF_TIME OFF_ENABLED ON_REPEAT ON_MANUAL_WEEKDAY OFF_REPEAT OFF_MANUAL_WEEKDAY VOLUME INPUT_SOURCE_STATE HOLIDAY_APPLY] - clock_m
[DATETIME] - holiday_set
HOLIDAY_MANAGE START_MONTH START_DAY END_MONTH END_DAY - holiday_get
[INDEX] - virtual_remote
KEY_CODE - network_standby
[NETWORK_STANDBY_STATE] - dst
[DST_STATE START_MONTH START_WEEK START_WEEKDAY START_TIME END_MONTH END_WEEK END_WEEKDAY END_TIME OFFSET] - auto_id_setting
[AUTO_ID_SETTING_STATE] - display_id
DISPLAY_ID_STATE - clock_s
[DATETIME] - launcher_play_via
[PLAY_VIA_MODE] - launcher_url_address
[URL_ADDRESS] - osd_menu_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE] - osd_source_content_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE] - osd_aspect_ratio
[ASPECT_RATIO_STATE] - osd_pip_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE] - osd_menu_size
[MENU_SIZE_STATE] - auto_source_switch
[AUTO_SOURCE_SWITCH_STATE] - auto_source
[PRIMARY_SOURCE_RECOVERY PRIMARY_SOURCE SECONDARY_SOURCE] - panel
[PANEL_STATE] - script
[OPTIONS] SCRIPT_FILE - raw
[OPTIONS] COMMAND [DATA]
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET status
Get the device various state like power, volume, sound mute, input source,
picture aspect ratio.
Note: For no audio models volume and mute returns 0xFF (255).
N_TIME_NF, F_TIME_NF: OnTime/OffTime ON/OFF value (old type timer, now it's
always 0x00).
Data:
POWER_STATE OFF | ON | REBOOT
VOLUME int (0-100)
MUTE_STATE OFF | ON | NONE
INPUT_SOURCE_STATE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 | DVI |
PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 | HDMI1_PC |
HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 | DISPLAY_PORT_2 |
DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 | HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 |
HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE | HD_BASE_T | OCM |
MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S | WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING |
INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER | IWB | WEB_BROWSER |
REMOTE_WORKSPACE
PICTURE_ASPECT_STATE PC_16_9 | PC_4_3 | PC_ORIGINAL_RATIO | PC_21_9 |
PC_CUSTOM | VIDEO_AUTO_WIDE | VIDEO_16_9 | VIDEO_ZOOM
| VIDEO_ZOOM_1 | VIDEO_ZOOM_2 | VIDEO_SCREEN_FIT |
VIDEO_4_3 | VIDEO_WIDE_FIT | VIDEO_CUSTOM |
VIDEO_SMART_VIEW_1 | VIDEO_SMART_VIEW_2 |
VIDEO_WIDE_ZOOM | VIDEO_21_9
N_TIME_NF int
F_TIME_NF int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET video
Data:
CONTRAST int (0-100)
BRIGHTNESS int (0-100)
SHARPNESS int (0-100)
COLOR int (0-100)
TINT int (0-100)
COLOR_TONE_STATE COOL_2 | COOL_1 | NORMAL | WARM_1 | WARM_2 | OFF
COLOR_TEMPERATURE int
_IGNORE int (0-0)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET rgb
Data:
CONTRAST int (0-100)
BRIGHTNESS int (0-100)
COLOR_TONE_STATE COOL_2 | COOL_1 | NORMAL | WARM_1 | WARM_2 | OFF
COLOR_TEMPERATURE int
_IGNORE int (0-0)
RED_GAIN int
GREEN_GAIN int
BLUE_GAIN int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET serial_number
Data:
SERIAL_NUMBER str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET error_status
Data:
LAMP_ERROR_STATE NORMAL | ERROR
TEMPERATURE_ERROR_STATE NORMAL | ERROR
BRIGHTNESS_SENSOR_ERROR_STATE NONE | ERROR | NORMAL
INPUT_SOURCE_ERROR_STATE NORMAL | ERROR | INVALID
TEMPERATURE int
FAN_ERROR_STATE NORMAL | ERROR | NONE
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET software_version
Data:
SOFTWARE_VERSION str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET model_number
Data:
MODEL_SPECIES PDP | LCD | DLP | LED | CRT | OLED
MODEL_CODE int
TV_SUPPORT SUPPORTED | NOT_SUPPORTED
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET power [POWER_STATE]
Data:
POWER_STATE OFF | ON | REBOOT
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET volume [VOLUME]
Data:
VOLUME int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET mute [MUTE_STATE]
Data:
MUTE_STATE OFF | ON | NONE
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET input_source [INPUT_SOURCE_STATE]
Get/Set the device source which is shown on the screen.
DVI_VIDEO, HDMI1_PC, HDMI2_PC, HDMI3_PC, HDMI4_PC: get only.
URL_LAUNCHER, MAGIC_INFO, TV or some ports require support by model.
On TIMER functions, Do not use WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING.
Data:
INPUT_SOURCE_STATE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 | DVI |
PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 | HDMI1_PC |
HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 | DISPLAY_PORT_2 |
DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 | HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 |
HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE | HD_BASE_T | OCM |
MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S | WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING |
INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER | IWB | WEB_BROWSER |
REMOTE_WORKSPACE
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET picture_aspect [PICTURE_ASPECT_STATE]
Get/Set the device picture size (aspect ratio).
Working Condition: Will not work with VIDEO_WALL_STATE is ON.
Note: Some of the image sizes are not supported depending on input signals.
Data:
PICTURE_ASPECT_STATE PC_16_9 | PC_4_3 | PC_ORIGINAL_RATIO | PC_21_9 |
PC_CUSTOM | VIDEO_AUTO_WIDE | VIDEO_16_9 | VIDEO_ZOOM
| VIDEO_ZOOM_1 | VIDEO_ZOOM_2 | VIDEO_SCREEN_FIT |
VIDEO_4_3 | VIDEO_WIDE_FIT | VIDEO_CUSTOM |
VIDEO_SMART_VIEW_1 | VIDEO_SMART_VIEW_2 |
VIDEO_WIDE_ZOOM | VIDEO_21_9
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET screen_mode [SCREEN_MODE_STATE]
Data:
SCREEN_MODE_STATE MODE_16_9 | MODE_ZOOM | MODE_4_3 | MODE_WIDE_ZOOM
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET screen_size
Data:
INCHES int (0-255)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET network_configuration [IP_ADDRESS
SUBNET_MASK GATEWAY_ADDRESS DNS_SERVER_ADDRESS]
Data:
IP_ADDRESS IP address
SUBNET_MASK IP address
GATEWAY_ADDRESS IP address
DNS_SERVER_ADDRESS IP address
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET network_mode [NETWORK_MODE_STATE]
Data:
NETWORK_MODE_STATE DYNAMIC | STATIC
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET network_ap_config SSID PASSWORD
Add new SSID info to device connection history with its password.
Note: device may change network and response may not be received.
Data:
SSID str
PASSWORD str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET weekly_restart [WEEKDAY TIME]
Data:
WEEKDAY list(,) SUN | SAT | FRI | THU | WED | TUE | MON
TIME time (format: %H:%M)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET magicinfo_channel CHANNEL_NUMBER
Set MagicInfo Channel by Direct Channel Number which is used by MagicInfo S
Player.
Data:
CHANNEL_NUMBER int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET magicinfo_server [MAGICINFO_SERVER_URL]
MagicInfo Server URL.
Example: "http://example.com:80"
Data:
MAGICINFO_SERVER_URL str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET magicinfo_content_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE]
Data:
ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE LANDSCAPE_0 | PORTRAIT_270 | LANDSCAPE_180 |
PORTRAIT_90
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET mdc_connection [MDC_CONNECTION_TYPE]
Note: Depends on the product specification, if it is set as RJ45 then serial
MDC will not work.
Data:
MDC_CONNECTION_TYPE RS232C | RJ45
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET contrast [CONTRAST]
Data:
CONTRAST int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET brightness [BRIGHTNESS]
Data:
BRIGHTNESS int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET sharpness [SHARPNESS]
Data:
SHARPNESS int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET color [COLOR]
Data:
COLOR int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET tint [TINT]
Control the device tint. Adjust the ratio of green to red tint level.
Red: TINT value, Green: ( 100 - TINT ) value.
Note: Tint could only be set in 50 Steps (0, 2, 4, 6... 100).
Data:
TINT int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET h_position H_POSITION_MOVE_TO
Data:
H_POSITION_MOVE_TO LEFT | RIGHT
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET v_position V_POSITION_MOVE_TO
Data:
V_POSITION_MOVE_TO UP | DOWN
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_power [AUTO_POWER_STATE]
Data:
AUTO_POWER_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET clear_menu
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET ir_state [IR_STATE]
Enables/disables IR (Infrared) receiving function (Remote Control).
Working Condition: * Can operate regardless of whether power is ON/OFF. (If
DPMS Situation in LFD, it operate Remocon regardless of set value).
Data:
IR_STATE DISABLED | ENABLED
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET rgb_contrast [CONTRAST]
Data:
CONTRAST int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET rgb_brightness [BRIGHTNESS]
Data:
BRIGHTNESS int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_adjustment_on
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET color_tone [COLOR_TONE_STATE]
Data:
COLOR_TONE_STATE COOL_2 | COOL_1 | NORMAL | WARM_1 | WARM_2 | OFF
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET color_temperature [HECTO_KELVIN]
Color temperature function.
Unit is hectoKelvin (hK) (x*100 Kelvin) (example: 28 = 2800K).
Supported values - 28, 30, 35, 40... 160.
For older models: 0-10=(x*100K + 5000K), 253=2800K, 254=3000K, 255=4000K
Data:
HECTO_KELVIN int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET standby [STANDBY_STATE]
Data:
STANDBY_STATE OFF | ON | AUTO
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_lamp [MAX_TIME MAX_LAMP_VALUE
MIN_TIME MIN_LAMP_VALUE]
Auto Lamp function (backlight).
Note: When Manual Lamp Control is on, Auto Lamp Control will automatically
turn off.
Data:
MAX_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
MAX_LAMP_VALUE int (0-100)
MIN_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
MIN_LAMP_VALUE int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET manual_lamp [LAMP_VALUE]
Manual Lamp function (backlight).
Note: When Auto Lamp Control is on, Manual Lamp Control will automatically
turn off.
Data:
LAMP_VALUE int (0-100)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET inverse [INVERSE_STATE]
Data:
INVERSE_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET video_wall_mode [VIDEO_WALL_MODE]
Get/Set the device in aspect ratio of the video wall.
FULL: stretch input source to fill display
NATURAL: Keep aspect ratio of input source; do not fill display.
Note: Needs VIDEO_WALL_STATE to be ON.
Data:
VIDEO_WALL_MODE NATURAL | FULL
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET safety_lock [LOCK_STATE]
Data:
LOCK_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET panel_lock [LOCK_STATE]
Data:
LOCK_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET channel_change CHANGE_TO
Data:
CHANGE_TO UP | DOWN
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET volume_change CHANGE_TO
Data:
CHANGE_TO UP | DOWN
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET ticker [ON_OFF START_TIME END_TIME
POS_HORIZ POS_VERTI MOTION_ON_OFF MOTION_DIR MOTION_SPEED
FONT_SIZE FOREGROUND_COLOR BACKGROUND_COLOR
FOREGROUND_OPACITY BACKGROUND_OPACITY MESSAGE]
Get/Set the device ticker. (Show text message overlay on the screen)
Note: POS_HORIZ or POS_VERT are NONE in GET response if unsupported by the
display.
Data:
ON_OFF bool
START_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
END_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
POS_HORIZ CENTER | LEFT | RIGHT | NONE
POS_VERTI MIDDLE | TOP | BOTTOM | NONE
MOTION_ON_OFF bool
MOTION_DIR LEFT | RIGHT | UP | DOWN
MOTION_SPEED NORMAL | SLOW | FAST
FONT_SIZE STANDARD | SMALL | LARGE
FOREGROUND_COLOR BLACK | WHITE | RED | GREEN | BLUE | YELLOW | MAGENTA |
CYAN
BACKGROUND_COLOR BLACK | WHITE | RED | GREEN | BLUE | YELLOW | MAGENTA |
CYAN
FOREGROUND_OPACITY FLASHING | FLASH_ALL | OFF
BACKGROUND_OPACITY SOLID | TRANSPARENT | TRANSLUCENT | UNKNOWN
MESSAGE str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET device_name
It reads the device name which user set up in network. Shows the information
about entered device name.
Data:
DEVICE_NAME str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd [OSD_ENABLED]
Turns OSD (On-screen display) on/off.
Data:
OSD_ENABLED bool
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET picture_mode [PICTURE_MODE_STATE]
Data:
PICTURE_MODE_STATE DYNAMIC | STANDARD | MOVIE | CUSTOM_TV | NATURAL |
CALIBRATION_TV | ENTERTAIN | INTERNET | TEXT | CUSTOM |
ADVERTISEMENT | INFORMATION | CALIBRATION |
SHOP_MALL_VIDEO | SHOP_MALL_TEXT | OFFICE_SCHOOL_VIDEO |
OFFICE_SCHOOL_TEXT | TERMINAL_STATION_VIDEO |
TERMINAL_STATION_TEXT | VIDEO_WALL_VIDEO |
VIDEO_WALL_TEXT | HDR_PLUS | OFF | RESERVED_OTHER
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET sound_mode [SOUND_MODE_STATE]
Data:
SOUND_MODE_STATE STANDARD | MUSIC | MOVIE | SPEECH | CUSTOM | AMPLIFY |
OPTIMIZED
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET all_keys_lock [LOCK_STATE]
Turns both REMOCON and Panel Key Lock function on/off.
Note: Can operate regardless of whether power is on/off.
Data:
LOCK_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET panel_on_time
Get the device panel on total time.
Return value increased every 10 mins. To get hours use "MIN10 / 6".
Data:
MIN10 int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET video_wall_state [VIDEO_WALL_STATE]
Get/Set the device in video wall state. This will split the primary input
source into smaller N number of squares and display them instead.
Note: The device needs to be capable of this operation. Usually a primary
high resolution source signal is daisy chained to lower resolution displays
in a video wall using HDMI/DP.
Data:
VIDEO_WALL_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET video_wall_model [MODEL SERIAL]
Get/Set video wall model.
MODEL: Size of the wall in (x, y) coordinates; ie. "2,2" or "4,1"
SERIAL: Serial number - position of the display in the video wall, counting
from the first display.
Note: Needs VIDEO_WALL_STATE to be ON.
Data:
MODEL Video Wall model (format: X,Y eg. 4,5)
SERIAL int (1-255)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET model_name
Data:
MODEL_NAME str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET energy_saving [ENERGY_SAVING_STATE]
Data:
ENERGY_SAVING_STATE OFF | LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH | PICTURE_OFF
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET reset RESET_TARGET
Data:
RESET_TARGET PICTURE | SOUND | SETUP | ALL | SCREEN_DISPLAY
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_type [OSD_TYPE OSD_ENABLED]
Turns OSD (On-screen display) specific message types on/off.
Data:
OSD_TYPE SOURCE | NOT_OPTIMUM_MODE | NO_SIGNAL | MDC | SCHEDULE_CHANNEL
OSD_ENABLED bool
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET timer_13 TIMER_ID [ON_TIME ON_ENABLED
OFF_TIME OFF_ENABLED REPEAT MANUAL_WEEKDAY VOLUME
INPUT_SOURCE_STATE HOLIDAY_APPLY]
Integrated timer function (13 data-length version).
Note: This depends on product and will not work on newer versions.
Data:
TIMER_ID int (1-7)
ON_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
ON_ENABLED bool
OFF_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
OFF_ENABLED bool
REPEAT ONCE | EVERYDAY | MON_FRI | MON_SAT | SAT_SUN |
MANUAL_WEEKDAY
MANUAL_WEEKDAY list(,) SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT
VOLUME int (0-100)
INPUT_SOURCE_STATE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 | DVI |
PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 | HDMI1_PC |
HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 | DISPLAY_PORT_2 |
DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 | HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 |
HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE | HD_BASE_T | OCM |
MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S | WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING |
INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER | IWB | WEB_BROWSER |
REMOTE_WORKSPACE
HOLIDAY_APPLY DONT_APPLY_BOTH | APPLY_BOTH | ON_TIMER_ONLY_APPLY |
OFF_TIMER_ONLY_APPLY
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET timer_15 TIMER_ID [ON_TIME ON_ENABLED
OFF_TIME OFF_ENABLED ON_REPEAT ON_MANUAL_WEEKDAY OFF_REPEAT
OFF_MANUAL_WEEKDAY VOLUME INPUT_SOURCE_STATE HOLIDAY_APPLY]
Integrated timer function (15 data-length version).
Note: This depends on product and will not work on older versions.
ON_TIME/OFF_TIME: turn ON/OFF display at specific time of day
ON_ACTIVE/OFF_ACTIVE: if timer is not active, values are ignored, so there
may be only OFF timer, ON timer, or both.
REPEAT: On which day timer is enabled (combined with HOLIDAY_APPLY and
MANUAL_WEEKDAY)
Data:
TIMER_ID int (1-7)
ON_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
ON_ENABLED bool
OFF_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
OFF_ENABLED bool
ON_REPEAT ONCE | EVERYDAY | MON_FRI | MON_SAT | SAT_SUN |
MANUAL_WEEKDAY
ON_MANUAL_WEEKDAY list(,) SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT
OFF_REPEAT ONCE | EVERYDAY | MON_FRI | MON_SAT | SAT_SUN |
MANUAL_WEEKDAY
OFF_MANUAL_WEEKDAY list(,) SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT
VOLUME int (0-100)
INPUT_SOURCE_STATE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 | DVI |
PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 | HDMI1_PC |
HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 | DISPLAY_PORT_2 |
DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 | HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 |
HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE | HD_BASE_T | OCM |
MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S | WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING |
INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER | IWB | WEB_BROWSER |
REMOTE_WORKSPACE
HOLIDAY_APPLY DONT_APPLY_BOTH | APPLY_BOTH | ON_TIMER_ONLY_APPLY |
OFF_TIMER_ONLY_APPLY
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET clock_m [DATETIME]
Current time function (minute precision).
Note: This is for models developed until 2013. For newer models see CLOCK_S
function (seconds precision).
Data:
DATETIME datetime (format: %Y-%m-%dT%H:%M / %Y-%m-%d %H:%M)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET holiday_set HOLIDAY_MANAGE START_MONTH
START_DAY END_MONTH END_DAY
Add/Delete the device holiday schedule with the holiday schedule itself
start month/day and end month/day.
Note: On DELETE_ALL all parameters should be 0x00.
Data:
HOLIDAY_MANAGE ADD | DELETE | DELETE_ALL
START_MONTH int (0-12)
START_DAY int (0-31)
END_MONTH int (0-12)
END_DAY int (0-31)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET holiday_get [INDEX]
Get the device holiday schedule.
If INDEX is not specified, returns total number of Holiday Information.
Data:
INDEX int
Response extra:
START_MONTH int
START_DAY int
END_MONTH int
END_DAY int
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET virtual_remote KEY_CODE
This function support that MDC command can work same as remote control.
Note: In a certain model, 0x79 CONTENT key works as HOME and 0x1F DISPLAY
key works as INFO.
Data:
KEY_CODE KEY_SOURCE | KEY_POWER | KEY_1 | KEY_2 | KEY_3 | KEY_VOLUME_UP |
KEY_4 | KEY_5 | KEY_6 | KEY_VOLUME_DOWN | KEY_7 | KEY_8 | KEY_9 |
KEY_MUTE | KEY_CHANNEL_DOWN | KEY_0 | KEY_CHANNEL_UP | KEY_GREEN |
KEY_YELLOW | KEY_CYAN | KEY_MENU | KEY_DISPLAY | KEY_DIGIT |
KEY_PIP_TV_VIDEO | KEY_EXIT | KEY_MAGICINFO | KEY_REW | KEY_STOP |
KEY_PLAY | KEY_FF | KEY_PAUSE | KEY_TOOLS | KEY_RETURN |
KEY_MAGICINFO_LITE | KEY_CURSOR_UP | KEY_CURSOR_DOWN |
KEY_CURSOR_RIGHT | KEY_CURSOR_LEFT | KEY_ENTER | KEY_RED |
KEY_LOCK | KEY_CONTENT | DISCRET_POWER_OFF | KEY_3D
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET network_standby [NETWORK_STANDBY_STATE]
Data:
NETWORK_STANDBY_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET dst [DST_STATE START_MONTH START_WEEK
START_WEEKDAY START_TIME END_MONTH END_WEEK END_WEEKDAY
END_TIME OFFSET]
Data:
DST_STATE OFF | AUTO | MANUAL
START_MONTH JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT |
NOV | DEC
START_WEEK WEEK_1 | WEEK_2 | WEEK_3 | WEEK_4 | WEEK_LAST
START_WEEKDAY SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT
START_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
END_MONTH JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT |
NOV | DEC
END_WEEK WEEK_1 | WEEK_2 | WEEK_3 | WEEK_4 | WEEK_LAST
END_WEEKDAY SUN | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT
END_TIME time (format: %H:%M)
OFFSET PLUS_1_00 | PLUS_2_00
Response extra:
TUNER_SUPPORT bool
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_id_setting [AUTO_ID_SETTING_STATE]
Data:
AUTO_ID_SETTING_STATE START | END
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET display_id DISPLAY_ID_STATE
Data:
DISPLAY_ID_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET clock_s [DATETIME]
Current time function (second precision).
Note: This is for models developed after 2013. For older models see CLOCK_M
function (minute precision).
Data:
DATETIME datetime (format: %Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S / %Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S)
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET launcher_play_via [PLAY_VIA_MODE]
Data:
PLAY_VIA_MODE MAGIC_INFO | URL_LAUNCHER | MAGIC_IWB
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET launcher_url_address [URL_ADDRESS]
Data:
URL_ADDRESS str
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_menu_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE]
Data:
ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE LANDSCAPE_0 | PORTRAIT_270 | LANDSCAPE_180 |
PORTRAIT_90
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_source_content_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE]
Data:
ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE LANDSCAPE_0 | PORTRAIT_270 | LANDSCAPE_180 |
PORTRAIT_90
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_aspect_ratio [ASPECT_RATIO_STATE]
Get/Set the device aspect ratio under portrait mode which set the rotated
screen to be full or original.
Data:
ASPECT_RATIO_STATE FULL_SCREEN | ORIGINAL
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_pip_orientation
[ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE]
Data:
ORIENTATION_MODE_STATE LANDSCAPE_0 | PORTRAIT_270 | LANDSCAPE_180 |
PORTRAIT_90
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET osd_menu_size [MENU_SIZE_STATE]
Data:
MENU_SIZE_STATE ORIGINAL | MEDIUM | SMALL
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_source_switch
[AUTO_SOURCE_SWITCH_STATE]
Data:
AUTO_SOURCE_SWITCH_STATE OFF | ON
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET auto_source [PRIMARY_SOURCE_RECOVERY
PRIMARY_SOURCE SECONDARY_SOURCE]
Data:
PRIMARY_SOURCE_RECOVERY OFF | ON
PRIMARY_SOURCE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 |
DVI | PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 |
HDMI1_PC | HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 |
DISPLAY_PORT_2 | DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 |
HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 | HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE
| HD_BASE_T | OCM | MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S |
WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING | INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER
| IWB | WEB_BROWSER | REMOTE_WORKSPACE
SECONDARY_SOURCE NONE | S_VIDEO | COMPONENT | AV | AV2 | SCART1 |
DVI | PC | BNC | DVI_VIDEO | MAGIC_INFO | HDMI1 |
HDMI1_PC | HDMI2 | HDMI2_PC | DISPLAY_PORT_1 |
DISPLAY_PORT_2 | DISPLAY_PORT_3 | RF_TV | HDMI3 |
HDMI3_PC | HDMI4 | HDMI4_PC | TV_DTV | PLUG_IN_MODE
| HD_BASE_T | OCM | MEDIA_MAGIC_INFO_S |
WIDI_SCREEN_MIRRORING | INTERNAL_USB | URL_LAUNCHER
| IWB | WEB_BROWSER | REMOTE_WORKSPACE
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET panel [PANEL_STATE]
Data:
PANEL_STATE ON | OFF
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET script [OPTIONS] SCRIPT_FILE
Script file with commands to execute.
Commands for multiple targets will be running async, but commands order is
preserved for device (and is running on same connection), exit on first fail
unless retry options provided.
You may use jinja2 templating engine to {% include "other_script" %} or {{
VAR_KEY }} rendering in combination with --var VAR_KEY VAR_VALUE options.
It's highly recommended to use sleep option for virtual_remote!
Additional commands:
sleep SECONDS (FLOAT, --sleep option for this command is ignored)
disconnect
Format:
command1 [ARGS]...
command2 [ARGS]...
Example: samsung-mdc ./targets.txt script -s 3 -r 1 -v KEY enter ./commands.txt
# commands.txt content
power on
sleep 5
clear_menu
virtual_remote key_menu
virtual_remote key_down
virtual_remote {{ KEY }}
clear_menu
Arguments:
script_file Text file with commands, separated by newline.
Options:
-s, --sleep FLOAT Pause between commands (seconds)
--retry-command INTEGER Retry command if failed (count)
--retry-command-sleep FLOAT Sleep before command retry (seconds)
-r, --retry-script INTEGER Retry script if failed (count)
--retry-script-sleep FLOAT Sleep before script retry (seconds)
--ignore-nak Ignore negative acknowledgement errors
-v, --var NAME VALUE Variable "{{ NAME }}" in script will be
replaced by VALUE
--help Show this message and exit.
Usage: samsung-mdc [OPTIONS] TARGET raw [OPTIONS] COMMAND [DATA]
Helper command to send raw data for test purposes.
Arguments:
command Command and (optionally) subcommand (example: a1 or a1:b2)
data Data payload if any (example: a1:b2)
On most devices it's usually 0 or 1. Some devices may use 255 (0xFF) or 254 (0xFE) as all/any display, but behavior in such cases for more than 1 display is undefined.
Display id can be found using remote control: Home -> ID Settings.
If you receive NAK errors on some commands, you may try to:
- Ensure that device is powered on and completely loaded
- Switch to input source HDMI1
- Reboot device
- Reset all settings
- Disable MagicINFO
- Factory reset (using "Service Menu")
import asyncio
from samsung_mdc import MDC
async def main(ip, display_id):
async with MDC(ip, verbose=True) as mdc:
# First argument of command is always display_id
status = await mdc.status(display_id)
print(status) # Result is always tuple
if status[0] != MDC.power.POWER_STATE.ON:
# Command arguments are always Sequence (tuple, list)
await mdc.power(display_id, [MDC.power.POWER_STATE.ON])
await mdc.close() # Force reconnect on next command
await asyncio.sleep(15)
await mdc.display_id(display_id, [MDC.display_id.DISPLAY_ID_STATE.ON])
# You may also use names or values instead of enums
await mdc.display_id(display_id, ['ON']) # same
await mdc.display_id(display_id, [1]) # same
# If you see "Connected" and timeout error, try other display_id (0, 1)
asyncio.run(main('192.168.0.10', 1))
