Sharp LB-1085 User Manual

LB-1085

LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD MONITOR LCD

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LB-1085

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

LCD MONITOR

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IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located in the rear of the product.

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Model No.:

Serial No.:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

U.S.A. ONLY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modications to this equipment not expressly

approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other

equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as video equipment, use shielded cables

and connectors for connections.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

SHARP LCD MONITOR, MODEL LB-1085

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and uorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of

these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org, the lamp recycling organization: www.lamprecycle.org or Sharp at 1-800-BE-SHARP (For U.S.A. only)

U.S.A. ONLY

Trademarks

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks • of HDMI Licensing LLC.

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD Monitor, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD Monitor. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free

operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.3 (70)

5.2 (160)

Unit: feet (cm)

1.3

(40)

1.3

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1.3 (40)

1.3

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1.3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may • scratch the panel surface. Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty. • (It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.) If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may • damage the panel surface.

To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.•

Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen • sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable • base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use

only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block • these vents and openings since insufcient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed. The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is • dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or • other products (including ampliers) that produce heat. The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you ne picture details. • Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a xed point of blue, green or red. Please

note that this does not affect the performance of your product. Lightning — For added protection for this LCD Monitor equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left • unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This

will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other • electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

To prevent re, never place any type of candle or ames on the top or near the LCD Monitor.• To prevent re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the LCD Monitor or other •

heavy items. Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.•

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. • No objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

Installation and Transportation

The installation, removal or transportation of the LCD Monitor must be performed by qualied service personnel. • This product is large and heavy. Installation requires special knowledge and qualications.

Customers should not attempt to install, remove, or transport the LCD Monitor by themselves.• SHARP shall have no liability for any accidents or damages caused by improper installation or mishandling.• Install the LCD Monitor in a location with minimal vibration and that is strong enough to hold the weight of the • LCD Monitor. Otherwise, the product may fall or topple over, resulting in injury. Provide enough space around the LCD Monitor so that it can easily be accessed or carried for maintenance.•

After installation, be sure to secure and fasten the LCD Monitor so that it does not move.•

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Check that this monitor is securely installed when using it. If it is not securely installed, it may fall over or fall down, resulting in

injury.

Usage of the monitor must not be accompanied by fatal risks or dangers that, could lead directly to death, personal injury,

severe physical damage or other loss, including nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility, medical life support system, and missile launch control in a weapon system.

The ﬂuorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime.

When the screen becomes darker, ickers, or does not illuminate, contact your product dealer.• You can check the total use time of the backlight by through the Identication menu options. (See page 27.) •

Estimated life: About 24,000 hours (The life varies depending on the use condition of the LCD Monitor.) Because of the property of uorescent tubes, the screen may ash during the initial period of use. If this • happens, please turn off the main power switch of the monitor and turn on again after at least 5 seconds to

conrm operation.

Supplied Accessories

CAUTION

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

AC cord (x1)

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Page 9

Remote control unit (x1)

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Page 10

“AA” size battery (x2)

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Page 10

AC cord clamp (x1)

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Page 9

M16 bolt cap (x2)

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Operation manual (x1)



Do not use an AC cord other than the one supplied with the monitor.• When the eye bolts on the top are removed, close the holes by pressing the M16 bolt caps into the holes. To • remove the M16 bolt caps, turn them with a screw driver or coin. For environmental protection! • Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Follow the disposal instructions for your area.

QUICK REFERENCE

Installing the LCD Monitor onto a Stand

When the LCD Monitor is installed onto a stand other than the dedicated stand, the installation may be unstable and • may cause serious injury. Installing the LCD Monitor requires special skills and should only be performed by qualied service personnel. • Customers should not attempt to install the LCD Monitor by themselves. SHARP shall have no liability for any accidents or damages caused by improper installation. Secure the stand with anchor bolts to prevent the LCD Monitor from toppling over.•

QUICK REFERENCE

SPEAKER R terminal

To external speaker (right)

SPEAKER L terminal

To external speaker (left)

CAUTION

Connecting External Speakers

Speaker Compatibility:

Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 4 ohm and a rated • input of at least 15W.

Connect the ends of the cables to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Connect the leads to the SPEAKER terminals of the same polarity.

Make sure to connect the speaker jack and cable polarity (

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The speaker terminals have plus

and minus polarity.

, ) properly.

The cables are also divided into plus and minus.

When connecting the left/right speakers, be sure to connect the plus/minus jacks with the correct cables.

Connect the speaker wires to the speakers rst, then to the unit.• Use speakers with an impedance of 4 ohm as lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.• Do not mistake the right and the left channels. The right speaker is the one on the right side when you face • the unit. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other.•

QUICK REFERENCE

When transporting the LCD Monitor

Transporting the LCD Monitor requires special skill that should only be performed by qualied service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves.

Before turning on the LCD Monitor

Connect the AC plug for the LCD Monitor into

the AC outlet.

Be sure to turn OFF the main • POWER on the rear of the LCD Monitor when connecting the cord.

Fix the AC cord as shown below.

AC outlet

Place the LCD Monitor close to the AC outlet, and •

keep the power plug within reach.

Push and turn ON the main POWER on the

rear of the LCD Monitor.

Main

POWER

Press POWER on the side of the LCD Monitor.

POWER

The POWER indicator on the front of the LCD Monitor lights BLUE.

Do not use an AC cord other than the one supplied • with the monitor.

TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT • TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES

WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED. It is recommended to prepare a dedicated power • line for the LCD Monitor.

POWER indicator

LCD Monitor angle cannot be adjusted.•

10º 10º

10º

16.4 feet (5 m)

Remote control sensor

CAUTION

QUICK REFERENCE

If the remote control fails to operate LCD Monitor functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit.

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AA” size batteries

(supplied with the product).

3 Close the battery cover.

Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to • the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment.

Use manganese or alkaline batteries only. Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause • chemical leakage in old batteries. Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin • can cause a rash. If you nd any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.• If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it.• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.•

Using the Remote Control Unit

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the LCD Monitor. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

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Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In • addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.

Do not install or place the remote control unit under • direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit. The remote control unit may not work properly if the • remote control sensor on the LCD Monitor is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the LCD Monitor, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

The POWER indicator on the LCD Monitor should light BLUE indicating you have power to the LCD Monitor.

If the POWER indicator on the LCD Monitor still does not light up, press POWER on the remote control to turn the power on.

Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................ 1

Trademarks ...........................................................3

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ..................................4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 4

Supplied Accessories .......................................... 7

QUICK REFERENCE ............................................. 7

Installing the LCD Monitor onto a Stand ...........7

Connecting External Speakers .........................8

Using the Remote Control Unit .......................10

Part Names .......................................................... 12

LCD Monitor (Front) ........................................12

LCD Monitor (Rear/Side) ................................12

Remote Control Unit .......................................13

Preparation.......................................................... 14

Connecting Audiovisual Equipment ................14

Using Digital Audio Output ..............................15

Connecting HDMI Equipment .........................15

Connecting a PC .............................................16

PC Compatibility Chart ....................................16

Turning On/Off the Power .................................. 17

Initial Setup ......................................................... 17

Direct Button Operation ..................................... 18

Changing Volume ......................................18

MUTE ........................................................18

Sleep Timer ...............................................19

INPUT ........................................................19

AV MODE ..................................................19

VIEW MODE .............................................20

On-Screen Display Menu ................................... 21

Menu Items .....................................................21

On-Screen Display Menu Operation ...............22

Menu Operation Buttons .................................22

Picture Menu ...................................................23

OPC Setting ..............................................23

Advanced Picture Setting ..........................23

Audio Menu .....................................................25

Surround ....................................................25

Power Control Menu .......................................25

No Signal Off .............................................25

No Operation Off .......................................25

Setup Menu .....................................................26

EZ Setup ...................................................26

Input Skip ..................................................26

Input Label .................................................26

Input Signal

(for Analog PC Input Mode Only) ...........26

Auto Sync. Adjustment

(for Analog PC Input Mode Only) ...........26

Fine Sync. Adjustment ..............................26

Position ......................................................27

Language ..................................................27

Identication ..............................................27

Reset .........................................................27

Option Menu ...................................................27

Audio Only .................................................27

Input Select ...............................................27

HDMI Setup ...............................................28

Output Select .............................................28

Color System .............................................28

Game Play Time ........................................28

Operation Lock Out ...................................28

Appendix ............................................................. 29

Troubleshooting ..............................................29

RS-232C Port Specications ..........................30

Specications ..................................................31

Information on the Software License for

This Product .................................................32

Dimensional Drawings

• The dimensional drawings for the LCD Monitor are shown on the inside back cover.

Part Names

INPUT 3 terminals

Unused

INPUT 4 terminal (HDMI)

INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI)

INPUT 6 terminals (HDMI)

INPUT 7 terminals (DVI)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

INPUT 1 terminals

OUTPUT terminals

AC INPUT terminal

INPUT 2 terminals RS-232C terminal SPEAKER terminals

POWER button

MENU button

INPUT button

Select buttons (SELECT / )

Volume buttons (VOL

)

LCD Monitor (Front)

LCD Monitor (Rear/Side)

Remote control sensor OPC sensor (See page 23.)

OPC indicator (See page 23.) SLEEP indicator (See page 19.) POWER indicator (See page 17.)

The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual • operations.

3 9

5 6

Part Names

Remote Control Unit

1 POWER: Switch the LCD Monitor power on or enters

standby. (See page 17.)

2 INPUT: Select an LCD Monitor input source. (INPUT

1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7) (See page 19.)

3 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 19.) 4 RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen. 5 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting.

(When the input source is INPUT 1, 2 or 3:

STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC. When the input source is INPUT 4, 5, 6 or 7: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, PC, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC)

(See page 19.)

6 DISPLAY: Display the INPUT information. 7 MUTE: Mute the sound. (See page 18.) 8 VOL / : Set the volume. (See page 18.) 9 MENU: Display the menu screen. 10 / / / , ENTER: Select a desired item on

the screen.

11 VIEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See page 20.)

When using the remote control unit, point it at the LCD • Monitor.

Preparation

CAUTION

You can connect many types of external equipment to your LCD Monitor like a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source

images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the LCD Monitor. (See page

19.)

To protect equipment, always turn off the LCD Monitor before connecting any external equipment.• Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) carefully before making connections.•

Connecting Audiovisual Equipment

You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 7 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc

player, DVD player, VCR, game console, and camcorder.

When using composite cable (INPUT 2 or 3):

Blu-ray disc player/DVD player/VCR/ Game console/Camcorder

AV cable

(commercially available)

When using component cable (INPUT 1 or 3):

Blu-ray disc player/DVD player

Component video cable (commercially available)

Audio cable (commercially available)

The INPUT 1 and INPUT 3 terminals are different in shape. Use a BNC-type component cable for the INPUT 1 • terminals. For the INPUT 3 terminals, use an RCA-type component cable.

When using S-VIDEO cable (INPUT 2):

VCR/Game console/ Camcorder

S-VIDEO cable

(commercially available)

Audio cable (commercially available)

The S-VIDEO terminal takes priority over the video terminals. (INPUT 2 only)•

Preparation

When using DVI Cable (INPUT 7):

Blu-ray disc player/DVD player

DVI cable

(commercially available)

Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available)

To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using a component or DVI cable and set the • equipment to 1080p output.

Using Digital Audio Output

It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. PCM audio outputs from the terminal.

To optical digital input of external audio devices

Optical ber cable

(commercially available)

Depending on the connected equipment, audio will not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in HDMI • connection. In this case, set the audio formats of the connected equipment to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz.

Connecting HDMI Equipment

You can use the INPUT 4, INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment.

HDMI-certied cable*

(commercially available)

HDMI equipment

When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 6.• To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player or other external equipment using an HDMI-• certied cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.

Use a commercially-available HDMI cable complying with HDMI standards. Using a non-standard cable will not * function normally, resulting in video not being shown or sound not being produced. Set the player not to use the HDMI CEC function such as AQUOS LINK. Using the HDMI CEC function may cause * malfunction.

31.5 kHz

37.9 kHz

37.5 kHz

35.1 kHz

37.9 kHz

48.1 kHz

46.9 kHz

48.4 kHz

56.5 kHz

60.0 kHz

47.7 kHz

640 x 480

720 x 400

VGA

800 x 600SVGA

XGA 1024 x 768

WXGA 1360 x 768

70 Hz 60 Hz

72 Hz 75 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz

O O O O O O O

O O

64.0 kHzSXGA 1280 x 1024 60 Hz O

65.3 kHzSXGA+ 1400 x 1050 60 Hz O

37.5 kHz

720p

50 Hz

45.0 kHz 60 Hz

28.1 kHz

1080i

50 Hz

33.8 kHz 60 Hz

56.3 kHz

1080p

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080

50 Hz

67.5 kHz 60 Hz

75.0 kHzUXGA 1600 x 1200 60 Hz O

Preparation

Connecting a PC

When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal (INPUT 7):

RGB/DVI conversion cable

(commercially available)

Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available)

When connecting to a PC with an HDMI terminal (INPUT 4, 5 or 6):

HDMI-certied cable

(commercially available)

The HDMI terminals only support digital signal.• If you are connecting the LCD Monitor to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead • of a RGB/DVI conversion cable.

PC Compatibility Chart

It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 26 to set PC input signals.

PC Horizontal Frequency VESA StandardResolution Vertical Frequency

DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp.

Turning On/Off the Power

POWER

POWER (On/Standby)

Language Monitor Location

English

Español Deutsch

Français

Monitor Location

Language

Home

Store

Press POWER on the LCD Monitor, or POWER on the remote control unit to turn the power on.

POWER indicator (Blue): The LCD Monitor is on. (After a few seconds, • a window appears with sound.)

The initial setup starts when the LCD Monitor powers on for the rst • time. If the LCD Monitor has been turned on before, the initial setup will

not be invoked. For changing the settings of the initial setup, perform

EZ setup on the Setup menu on page 26. When the main POWER is off, you cannot turn on the LCD Monitor by • pressing POWER.

Press POWER on the LCD Monitor, or POWER on the remote control unit again to turn the power off.

The LCD Monitor enters standby and the image on the screen • disappears. The POWER indicator on the LCD Monitor turns off.•

If you ar•

sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet. Weak electric power is still consumed even when the LCD Monitor is in • standby mode.

e not going to use this LCD Monitor for a long period of time, be

Initial Setup

When you turn on the LCD Monitor for the rst time,

initial setup menu screen will appear. Set desired “Language” and “Monitor Location”.

Language (Language setting)

Press / to select the desired language

listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

Monitor Location

Select “Home” or “Store” for the location where you plan to install the LCD Monitor.

Press / to select “Home” or “Store”.

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Example

If you select “Home”, AV MODE is set to “STANDARD”.• If you select “Store”, AV MODE is set to • “DYNAMIC (Fixed)”. If there is no operation for 30 minutes, AV MODE will return to “DYNAMIC (Fixed)” automatically, regardless of previous changes to the AV MODE settings.

For changing the Monitor Location after the setting, • see “EZ Setup” on page 26.

Direct Button Operation

Changing Volume

You can change the volume by pressing VOL / on the LCD Monitor or on the remote control unit.

To increase the volume, press • VOL . To decrease the volume, press • VOL .

Audio status

Output device

Output Select

Fixed Variable

Speaker Variable sound Mute

When “Output Select” is set to “Variable”, the indicator •

on the screen changes as shown below.

See page 28 for details on the Output Select function.•

MUTE

Mutes the current sound output. Press MUTE.

“• ” will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced.

Within 30 minutes of pressing • MUTE, mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below.

- Mute will be canceled if you press VOL / or MUTE. Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have • passed. However, the LCD Monitor will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically.

Off 30 60 90 120 (minute)

Direct Button Operation

STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER [ ] DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed)

STANDARD MOVIE GAME

DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed) USER [ ]

Sleep Timer

Allows you to set a time when the LCD Monitor automatically switches to standby.

Press SLEEP.

The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has • been set. Each time you press • SLEEP, the remaining time switches as shown below.

When set, the time automatically starts counting down.• If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you can press • SLEEP twice then change the time setting. Five minutes before the time expires, the remaining • time displays every minute.

Select “Off” by pressing • SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. The LCD Monitor will enter standby when the • remaining time reaches zero. When the sleep timer is set, its indicator on the LCD • Monitor lights red.

AV MODE

AV MODE gives you several viewing options

to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the LCD Monitor, type of program

watched or the type of image input from external equipment.

Press AV MODE.

Current AV MODE displays.• Press • AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears. The mode changes as shown below:

Example: When the input source is INPUT 1, 2 or 3

terminals

Example: When the input source is INPUT 4, 5, 6 or 7

terminals

INPUT

To view external source images, select the input

source using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the LCD Monitor.

Press INPUT.

A list of selectable sources appears.•

Press INPUT again or press

the input source.

An image from the selected source automatically • displays. Each time • INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles. If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you • cannot change the input. Be sure to connect the

equipment beforehand.

See pages 14 to 16 for external equipment connection.•

to select

STANDARD: For a normal screen. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: on] MOVIE: For a movie. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: off] GAME: Lowers image brightness for easier viewing. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: off] PC: For PC. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: off] USER: Allows the user to customize settings as

desired. You can set the mode for each input

source. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: off] DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and

sound settings to the factory preset values. No

adjustments are allowed. [Enhanced Picture Contrast: on] DYNAMIC: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high

contrast, useful for sports viewing.

[Enhanced Picture Contrast: on]

You can select a different AV MODE item for each • input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for

INPUT 1 and DYNAMIC for INPUT 2.) When you play games, “GAME” is recommended for •

AV MODE.

“Enhanced Picture Contrast” technology detects the • source video characteristics and smoothly adjusts the

screen brightness accordingly to realize deeper black

levels.

Direct Button Operation

VIEW MODE

You can select the screen size.

Press VIEW MODE.

The View Mode menu displays.• The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received.•

Press VIEW MODE or / while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu.

You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio.•

For 4:3 programs

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Example: Screen size images

Side Bar S.Stretch (Smart stretch) Zoom Stretch

Suitable for viewing conventional 4:3 programs in their normal format.

For HD programs

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Stretch: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio program. Dot by Dot (1080i/p only): Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of

pixels on the screen.

Full Screen (720p only): You can select “Full Screen” only when receiving a 720p signal. S.Stretch (Smart stretch): Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to ll the screen.

Zoom: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 aspect-ratio programs in full screen.

When using Dot by Dot, it is possible to see noise or bars around different outer portions of the screen. Please • change view mode to correct this.

For PC input mode

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Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 16.)• Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type.•

Example: Screen size images

Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot

Suitable for stretching

4:3 programs to ll the

screen.

Suitable for viewing widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic

DVDs in full screen.

This mode is useful for 1.78:1

DVDs. When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at

the top and bottom of the screen.

4:3

Input signal Normal Stretch Dot by Dot

16:9

Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display.

For viewing widescreen programs. The top and bottom of the image is cropped.

An image fully lls

the screen.

An image fully lls

the screen.

Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same

number of pixels on

the screen.

Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same

number of pixels on

the screen.

On-Screen Display Menu

Menu Items

For INPUT 1/2/3 Mode

Picture Menu

OPC ...............................................................................Page 23

Backlight ........................................................................Page 23

Contrast ........................................................................Page 23

Brightness .....................................................................Page 23

Color .............................................................................Page 23

Tint ................................................................................Page 23

Sharpness ....................................................................Page 23

Advanced

C.M.S.-Hue .........................................................Page 23

C.M.S.-Saturation ...............................................Page 23

Color Temp. ........................................................Page 23

Quick Shoot ........................................................Page 24

Active Contrast ....................................................Page 24

I/P Setting ............................................................Page 24

Film Mode ...........................................................Page 24

Digital Noise Reduction .......................................Page 24

3D-Y/C ................................................................Page 24

Monochrome .......................................................Page 24

Range of OPC ....................................................Page 24

Reset ............................................................................Page 23

Audio Menu

Treble ...........................................................................Page 25

Bass...............................................................................Page 25

Balance..........................................................................Page 25

Surround ........................................................................Page 25

Reset ............................................................................Page 25

For HDMI/DVI Mode