Sharp PN-455RU User Manual

PN-455RU

LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD

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OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

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PN-455RU

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:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

NO USER-SERVICEABLE REFER SERVICING TO

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

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

PARTS INSIDE. QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

U.S.A. ONLY

The lightning ash with arrowhead 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 sufcient 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: The AC outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

WARNING:

equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority

U.S.A. ONLY

CAUTION:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modications to this

to operate this equipment.

Use the supplied power cord as it is.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

U.S.A. ONLY

This product utilizes uorescent tubes 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 or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.

eia.org

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of a SHARP LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 re. 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 product, please read the following

precautions carefully before using the product.

1. Read instructions — All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2. Keep this manual in a safe place — These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

3. Observe warnings — All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4. Follow instructions — All operating instructions must be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate

attachments can result in accidents.

7. Water and moisture — Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.

8. 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. 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.

9. Power cord protection — The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people

from stepping on them or objects from resting on them.

10. The LCD 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 LCD

panel breaks.

11. Overloading — Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause re or electric

shock.

12. Entering of objects and liquids — Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage ows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short

internal parts.

For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

13. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high

voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualied service person to perform servicing.

14. Repair — If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualied service person to perform repairs. a. When the power cord or plug is damaged. b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product. c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions. Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualied technician.

e. When the product has been dropped or damaged. f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product

indicates that the product needs servicing.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

15. Replacement parts — In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service

person uses replacement parts specied by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in re, electric shock and/or other danger.

16. Safety checks — Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to

perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

17. Wall mounting — When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to install the product according to

the method recommended by the manufacturer.

18. Heat sources — Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating products (including ampliers).

19. 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 a

nuclear facility, medical life support system, and missile launch control in a weapon system.

WARNING:

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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- The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor

is made with the application of high precision technology. However, there may be minute points on the screen where pixels never light or are permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed

from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that these are not malfunctions but common phenomena of

LCDs and will not affect the performance of the

monitor.

- Do not display a still picture for a long period,

as this could cause a residual image.

- If the brightness is adjusted to the minimum

setting, it may be difcult to see the screen.

- The quality of the video signal may inuence

the quality of the display. We recommend using an equipment able to perform high quality video

signals.

- Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects.

- Please understand that Sharp Corporation

bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this product

arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law.

- This monitor and its accessories may be

upgraded without advance notice.

- Do not use the monitor where ventilation

is poor, where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is high, or where the monitor may come into contact with oil or steam, as this could lead to re.

- Ensure that the monitor does not come into

contact with water or other uids. Ensure that

no objects such as paper clips or pins enter

the monitor as this could lead to re or electric

shock.

- Do not place the monitor on top of unstable

objects or in unsafe places. Do not allow the

monitor to receive strong shocks or to strongly vibrate. Causing the monitor to fall or topple over may damage it.

- Do not use in places where the monitor will be

subject to direct sunlight, near heating

equipment or anywhere else where there is

likelihood of high temperature, as this may lead to generation of excessive heat and outbreak of

re.

The Power Cord

- Do not damage the power cord nor place heavy

objects on it, stretch it or over bend it. Also, do not add extension cords. Damage to the cord

may result in re or electric shock.

- Use only the power cord supplied with the

monitor.

- Insert the power plug directly into the AC outlet. Adding an extension cord may lead to re as a

result of overheating.

- Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet

hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

- Unplug the power cord if it is not used for a long

time.

- Do not attempt to repair the power cord if it is

broken or malfunctioning. Refer the servicing to the service representative.

Manual Scope

- In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP will be referred to as “Windows XP”, and Microsoft Windows 2000 as “Windows 2000”.

When there is no need to distinguish between

programs, the term “Windows” will be used.

- Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

- All other brand and product names are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

- Language of OSD menu used in this manual is

English by way of example.

- Illustrations in this manual may not exactly represent the actual product or display.

- This manual assumes use in horizontal

orientation, except where specically noted.

Fluorescent Tubes

● The uorescent tubes in this product have a

limited lifetime.

* If the screen gets dark, ashes, or does not turn on,

change the uorescent tubes with new exclusive ones.

* For more information, please contact your product

dealer.

● 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 on the rear of the monitor and turn on again to conrm operation.

Contents

Introduction

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

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ......................................................................................3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................3

TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Part Names ................................................................................................................8

Front view ...............................................................................................................8

Rear view ...............................................................................................................8

Connection and Installation

How to install the monitor ......................................................................................10

Mounting prcautions .............................................................................................10

Connecting Peripheral Equipment ........................................................................11

Connection with a PC ...........................................................................................11

Connection with AV equipment .............................................................................12

Other terminals .....................................................................................................13

Connecting External Speakers ..............................................................................14

Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................................15

Connecting Multiple Monitors ...............................................................................16

Binding Cables ........................................................................................................17

Attaching the Carrying Handles ............................................................................17

Preparing the Remote Control Unit .......................................................................18

Setting the batteries .............................................................................................18

Remote control operation range ...........................................................................18

Basic Operation

Turning Power On/Off .............................................................................................19

Turning on the main power switch ........................................................................19

Turning power on/off with the remote control unit ................................................19

Basic Operation ......................................................................................................20

Switching the screen size .....................................................................................21

Menu Items ..............................................................................................................23

Displaying the menu screen .................................................................................23

Menu Option Reference Chart .............................................................................25

Menu item details .................................................................................................28

Adjustments for PC screen display (ANALOG) ....................................................33

Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting ............................................34

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PC Operation

Controlling the Monitor with a PC .........................................................................35

PC connection ......................................................................................................35

Communication conditions ...................................................................................36

Communication procedure ...................................................................................37

RS-232C command table .....................................................................................

Troubleshooting and Specications

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................49

Specications ..........................................................................................................51

Dimensional Drawings ...........................................................................................54

Supplied Accessories

L C-45

R R

M C

G 1

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P P Z

INPUT

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer.

Liquid Crystal Display (1)

Power cord (1) CD-ROM (1)

Logo sticker Cable clamp (2)

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(Approx. 13.1 feet (4 m))

(Utility Disk for

Windows)

(QACCU1029MPPZ)

“AA” size battery (2) Remote control unit (1)

Carrying handle (2)

Power cord clamp (1)

Carrying handle

mounting screw (4) / Spacer (4)

● Operation manual (1)

• Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without permission.

SPEAKER

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6Ω 7W 6Ω 7W

Main power switch

PC audio input terminal

(See page 11.)

Audio output terminals

(See page 13.)

AC input terminal (See page 15.)

External speaker terminals (right)

(See page 14.)

External speaker terminals (left)

(See page 14.)

RS-232C output terminal (See page 36.)

PC analog RGB output terminal (See page 16.)

PC analog RGB input terminal (See pages 11 and 16.)

Audio input terminal

(See page 12.)

S-video input terminal (See page 12.)

Composite video input terminal

(See page 12.)

Component video input terminal

(See page 12.) PC digital RGB input terminal

(See page 11.)

RS-232C input terminal

(See pages 35 and 36.)

This terminal is not available.

Part Names

INPUT

Remote control sensor

(See page 18.)

Power LED(see page 19)

Power switch (see page 19)

Input switch (See page 20.)

LCD panel

Front view

TIPS

Use a pointed object such as a pen tip to press the switches at the front of the monitor.

Rear view

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POWER button

(See page 19.)

MUTE button

(See page 20.)

DISPLAY button

(See page 21.)

MODE button

(See page 21.)

VOL +/- buttons

(See page 20.)

BRIGHT +/- buttons

(See page 20.)

INPUT button

(See page 20.)

Signal transmitter

MENU button

(See page 23.)

SIZE button

(See page 20.)

Cursor control ( / / / ) buttons (See page 23.)

How to install the monitor

Front view

For the monitor in horizontal orientation

7-7/8[20]

Unit: inch[cm]

2[5]

2[5] 2[5]

Side view

The Power LED must be on the lower side.

For the monitor in vertical orientation

Unit: inch[cm]

Front view

2[5]

2-3/4[7]

Side view

2-3/4[7]

7-7/8[20]

INPUT

Mounting precautions

• Since the monitor is heavy, consult your dealer before installation.

• Installing or moving the monitor must be done by two or more people.

•

Do not hold the LCD panel when moving the monitor. This may cause product damage, failure, or injury.

• Install the monitor with the surface perpendicular to a level surface. If necessary, limit the tilt between 0 and 20 degrees downward.

• Mounting the monitor on the wall requires special expertise and the work must be performed by an authorized SHARP dealer. You should never attempt to perform any of this work yourself. Our company will bear no responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by improper mounting or mishandling.

• This monitor should be used at an ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C. Provide enough space around the monitor to prevent heat from accumulating inside.

• Ifitisdifculttoprovidesuchspacebecausethemonitorisinstalledinsideahousingorforother

reasons, take other measures to keep the ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C such as installing a fan in the housing.

• When using the monitor in vertical orientation, be sure to orient the power LED to the bottom of the monitor. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. If the temperature inside the monitor rises, this could lead to a malfunction.

• After mounting, it is recommended to take some measures to prevent the monitor from falling down.

• Do not place the monitor on a device which generates heat.

• Be sure to use a stand or a wall-mount/ceiling-mount bracket designed or designated for mounting the monitor.

• This monitor is designed to be installed on a concrete wall/ceiling or pillar. Reinforced work might be necessary for some materials such as plaster / thin plastic board / wood before starting installation. This monitor and bracket must be installed on a wall which can endure at least 4 times or more the weight of the monitor. Install by the most suitable method for the material and the structure.

• Use the supplied logo sticker when you install the monitor in vertical orientation.

*Donotremovethefactory-afxedstickerbut

afxthelogostickeroverit.

Be careful not to cover the remote control

sensor or buttons.

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Caution

Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect the plug from the power outlet before connecting/

disconnecting cables. Also, read the manual of the equipment to be connected.

Connection with a PC

Connection with a PC with digital RGB output

PC digital RGB input terminal

DVI-D

Connect using a DVI cable (commercially available).

TIPS

Connect using a PC audio cable (commercially available).

Use a cable without resistance for the PC

audio cable.

PC audio input terminal

PC AUDIO

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• The monitor can be connected with a PC which has a DVI-compliant output terminal. (However, images may not

be displayed properly depending on the computer to be connected.)

• For compatible signal timing, see page 52.

Connection with a PC with analog RGB output

PC analog RGB input terminal

RGB

Connect using a PC analog signal cable (commercially available).

TIPS

• For compatible signal timing (see page 52).

• Use the automatic screen adjustment when a PC screen is displayed for the rst time with this connection, or

when the setting of the PC is changed (see page 33).

• The type of sync signal is automatically detected (Composite sync, Horizontal/Vertical separate, or Sync-on-

green). With some video signals, however, the sync signal may not be detected and images may not be displayed

properly.

Connect using a PC audio cable (commercially available).

Use a cable without resistance for the PC

audio cable.

PC audio input terminal

PC AUDIO

Cr/Pr Cb/Pb

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

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Connection with AV equipment

Connection with AV equipment with component video output

Component video input terminals

COMPONENT IN

Connect using component (BNC) cables (commercially available).

Connection with AV equipment with S-video output

S-video input terminal

S-VIDEO

Audio input terminals

AUDIO IN

R L

Connect using audio (RCA pin) cables (commercially available).

Audio input terminals

AUDIO IN

R L

Connect using an S-video cable (commercially available).

TIPS

• The S-video input terminal is compatible with NTSC (3.58 MHz) video input.

• When using the S-video input terminal, do not connect the cable to the composite video input terminal.

Connection with AV equipment with video output

Composite video input terminal

VIDEO

Connect using a video (BNC) cable (commercially available).

TIPS

• The composite video input terminal is compatible with NTSC (3.58 MHz) video input.

• When using the composite video input terminal, do not connect the cable to the S-video input terminal.

Connect using audio (RCA pin) cables (commercially available).

Audio input terminals

AUDIO IN

R L

Connect using audio (RCA pin) cables (commercially available).

Other terminals

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Audio output terminals

• Audio from the equipment connected to the audio input terminals or PC audio input terminal is output. Connect to the audio input terminals of the connected equipment using an audio (RCA)

cable (commercially available) or a PC audio cable (commercially available).

• The audio output varies depending on the input mode selection:

When the input mode is “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG”, the audio from the PC audio input terminal is

output.

When the input mode is “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO”, the audio from the audio input terminals is

output.

• The volume of the sound output can be adjusted using the volume adjustment (see page 20).

PC analog RGB output terminal

Video signals from the PC analog RGB input terminal can be output to an external device. Use this terminal when

you connect multiple monitors in a daisy chain via PC analog signal cable (commercially available). (See page

16.)

RS-232C input/output terminals

You can control the monitor from a PC by connecting an RS-232C straight cable (commercially available)

between this terminal and the PC. (See pages 35 and 36.)

(See page 8.)

Connecting External Speakers

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External speaker terminals (right)

Red

Black

External speaker terminals (left)

Red

Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 6 to 8 ohms and a rated input of at least 7 W.

Connecting the speaker cables

1. While pushing the tab, insert the tip of the cable.

2. Release the tab.

Caution

Make sure to connect the speaker terminal and cable polarity ( , ) properly. The speaker terminals have plus and minus polarity. Plus is red and minus is black. The speaker cables are also divided into plus and minus.

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

Connecting the Power Cord

Main power switch

Power outlet

Power cord

AC input terminal

Turn off the main power switch.

▼ Rear view

Caution

Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the monitor.

1. Conrm that the main power switch is set to “OFF”.

2. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC input terminal.

3. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power outlet.

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Disconnecting the power cord

1. Conrm that the main power switch is set to “OFF”.

2. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.

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