By: Coupe Automation | Version: 1.01 | Updated: April 1, 2026
Driver Instructions
This driver provides a capability to communicate with the Philips BDL model TV via serial port connection. Set up your serial port or Global Cache serial device in configuration.
NOTE: Philips BDL TV will require a Null Modem.
Philips BDL Driver
Commands are available for Power On/Off/Toggle, Mute Toggle, Set Input and Send Key. Use Send Key to send any of the available keys such as number keys, Enter, dash (-), Previous Channel (Prev), etc.
Caution: The driver can not track the source if you use the Send Key(Source Toggle) command!! This is included for completeness, use at your own risk!
System Variables
There are system variables for power state and input flags to track which input is currently set. There is also an integer variable for which input is set.
You can test this driver for one hour after download or reboot on your XP processor. If you like it and it works for you, you can purchase a license key.