Sharp PN-655RU User Manual

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PN-655RU

LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD

OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

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PN-655RU

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 ﬂ 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 sufﬁ 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 modiﬁ 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 ﬂ 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

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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 ﬁ 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 insufﬁ 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 ﬁ re or electric shock.

12. Entering of objects and liquids — Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage ﬂ 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 qualiﬁ 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 qualiﬁ 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 qualiﬁ 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

15. Replacement parts — In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in ﬁ 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 ampliﬁ 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 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 ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

Do not use the factory-installed temporary stand when installing the LCD monitor. This stand is for temporary use only until the monitor is properly mounted. The temporary stand does not support the LCD monitor securely. Using the temporary stand may cause injury.

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 difﬁ cult to see the screen.

- The quality of the video signal may inﬂ 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 ﬁ re.

- Ensure that the monitor does not come into

contact with water or other ﬂ uids. Ensure that no objects such as paper clips or pins enter the monitor as this could lead to ﬁ 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 ﬁ re.

- The monitor cannot rotate display images for

portrait display. Content must be formatted to be longer vertically from the display source.

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 ﬁ 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 ﬁ 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.

Fluorescent Tubes

● The ﬂ uorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime.

● Because of the property of ﬂ uorescent tubes, the screen may ﬂ ash during the initial period of use. If this happens, please turn off the main power switch of the monitor and turn on again to conﬁ rm operation.

Contents

Introduction

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

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

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

TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................5

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

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

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

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

Connection and Installation

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

Mounting precautions ...........................................................................................10

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

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

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

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

Connecting External Speakers .............................................................................13

Connecting the Power Cord ...................................................................................14

Connecting Multiple Monitors ...............................................................................15

Removing the Temporary Stand ............................................................................16

Removing the 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 ...................................................................................19

Turning power on/off .............................................................................................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 .................................................................................................26

Adjustments for PC screen display ......................................................................31

Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting ............................................32

PC Operation

Controlling the Monitor with a PC .........................................................................33

PC connection ......................................................................................................33

Communication conditions ...................................................................................34

Communication procedure ...................................................................................35

RS-232C command table .....................................................................................42

Troubleshooting and Speciﬁ cations

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................47

Speciﬁ cations ..........................................................................................................49

Dimensional Drawings ...........................................................................................52

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Supplied Accessories

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INPUT

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DIS

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SIZE

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R R

M C

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0 0

4 M

P P Z

BRIGH

BRIGHT

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer.

Liquid Crystal Display (1)

Stand hole

Power cord (1) “AA” size battery (2)

Remote control unit (1)

protection cover (2)

(Approx. 13.1 feet (4 m)) (QACCU1034MPPZ)

● Operation manual (1)

● CD-ROM (1) (Utility Disk for Windows)

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

• For environmental protection! Do not dispose of batteries in household garbage. Follow the disposal instructions for your area.

Main power switch (See page 19.)

AC input terminal (See page 14.)

Vents

Hooks

This terminal is not available.

External speaker terminals

(See page 13.)

Composite video input terminal (See page 12.)

Audio output terminals (See page 13.)

Audio input terminals (See page 12.)

PC audio input terminal (See page 11.)

RS-232C output terminal (See page 34.)

Component video input terminals

(See page 12.)

RS-232C input terminal (See pages 33 and 34.)

PC analog RGB input terminal (See page 11.)

PC digital RGB (DVI-D) input terminal

(See page 11.)

PC digital RGB (DVI-D) output terminal (See page 15.)

Part Names

Front view

Remote control sensor

(See page 18.)

Power LED

(see page 19.)

Power switch

(see page 19.)

Input switch

(see page 20.)

INPUT

LCD panel

Handles

(See page 17.)

Temporary stand

(See page 16.)

TIPS

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

• The shape of the stand may change without prior notice.

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.)

Part Names

How to install the monitor

1-15/16 [5] 1-15/16 [5]

The Power LED must be on the lower side.

Unit: inch[cm]

1-15/16 [5]

1-3/4 [4.5]

11-13/16 [30]

Mounting precautions

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

• Installing or moving the monitor must be done by three 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 32°F(0°C) and 104°F(40°C). Provide

enough space around the monitor to prevent heat from accumulating inside.

If it is difﬁ 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 32°F(0°C) and 104°F(40°C) such as installing a fan in the housing.

• This monitor must be installed in a vertical orientation only. It cannot be installed in a horizontal

orientation.

• 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.

Secure the monitor by fastening the hooks at the top of the monitor to a wall or a pillar with strong cord

and brackets (not included).

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

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

• This monitor is designed to be installed on a concrete wall 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.

• This monitor is ﬁ xed to the temporary stand when shipped from the factory. Please note that this stand

is for temporary use only until the monitor is properly mounted.

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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

PC digital RGB input terminal

PC audio input terminal

Connect using a DVI cable (commercially available).

PC analog RGB input terminal

Connect using a PC audio cable (commercially available).

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

Use a cable without resistance for the PC audio cable.

TIPS

• For compatible signal timing (see page 50).

• The PC digital RGB input terminal 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.)

• Use the automatic screen adjustment when a PC screen is displayed for the ﬁ rst time with the analog RGB connection, or when the setting of the PC is changed (see page 31).

• When the analog RGB connection is used, the type of sync signal is automatically determined (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.

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Connection with AV equipment

Component video input terminals

Cb/Pb

Audio input terminals

Cr/Pr

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

Composite video input terminal

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

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

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Other terminals

Audio output terminals

• Audio sounds which are input through the audio input terminal or PC audio input terminal are 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 (see page 20).

• The volume level can be adjusted using the volume adjustment (see page 20).

PC digital RGB (DVI-D) output terminal

The video from the PC digital RGB (DVI-D) input terminal can be output to external equipment. Use this terminal

to connect multiple units in a daisy chain using digital signal (DVI) cables (commercially available). Refer to page 15 for a connection example.

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 33 and 34.)

Connecting External Speakers

Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms and a rated input of at least 10 W.

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

2. Release the tab.

1. 2.

Caution

• Be sure to connect the + and - terminals and the left and right speakers properly.

• Avoid short circuiting the + and - terminals.

Connecting the Power Cord

Power outlet

Power cord (Supplied)AC input terminal

Main power switch

Caution

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

Be sure to use a power outlet of AC 120 V (60 Hz).

Using power supply other than the one specified may cause fire.

1. Turn off the main power switch.

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

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

Disconnecting the power cord

1. Turn off the main power switch.

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

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Connecting Multiple Monitors

Digital signal (DVI) cable (commercially available)

To PC digital RGB output terminal

Shows the signal flow

PC digital RGB output terminal

PC digital RGB input terminal

▼ First monitor ▼ Second monitor

You can connect multiple monitors (up to 4 monitors) in a daisy chain by using the PC digital RGB input/ output terminals of this monitor.

Connection example

TIPS

• Multiple monitors cannot be connected in a daisy chain for audio. Connect the external audio ampliﬁ er (commercially available) to the audio output terminals.

• The length of the signal cables or surrounding environment may affect the image quality.

Removing the Temporary Stand

Prepare wall-hanging brackets or a stand to mount the monitor unit. Read the manual for the brackets or stand for the proper mounting procedure. (The screw holes for mounting brackets (M10 x 4 holes) are provided on the rear of the monitor.)

Caution

• The monitor is heavy. It must be handled by three or more people.

• This monitor is ﬁ xed to the temporary stand when shipped from the factory. Please note that this stand is for temporary use only until the monitor is properly mounted.

1. Hold the monitor with the handles to prevent it from falling down, and remove the stand ﬁ xing screws (4).

ScrewsScrews

2. Lift the monitor by holding it with the handles and the underside of the unit.

3. When the installation is complete, attach the included stand hole protection covers, using the supplied screws. (1) Remove the screws from the monitor

unit.

(2) Secure the stand hole protection covers

with the screws removed in step (1).

• The temporary stand is speciﬁ cally designed for this monitor. Do not use for other devices.

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Removing the Handles

The handles are detachable.

After you removed the handles, be sure to replace the removed screws in the original holes.

10°

16.4 feet (5 m)

10°

Preparing the Remote Control Unit

Setting the batteries

1. Press the cover gently and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

2. See the instructions in the compartment and put in the supplied batteries (2 “AA” size batteries) with their plus (+) and minus (-) sides oriented correctly.

3. Close the cover.

TIPS

• The supplied batteries (2 “AA” size batteries) may become exhausted faster depending on the storage condition. It

is recommended that you replace them with new batteries (commercially available) earlier than speciﬁ ed.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

• If the remote control does not work, even with new batteries, take the batteries out, check whether they are facing

the right way, then replace them.

• Use manganese or alkaline batteries only.

Remote control operation range

The operation range of the remote control unit is approx. 16.4 feet (5 m) at an angle of approx 10° from the center to the top/bottom/right/left of the remote control sensor.

Remote control sensor

Caution

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock by dropping or stepping on it. This could lead to a

malfunction.

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

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor is under direct sunlight or

strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

• Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation.

• Replace the batteries when they run low as this may shorten the remote control’s operation range.

• If a ﬂ uorescent light is illuminated near the remote control unit, it may interfere with proper operation.

• Do not use it with the remote control of other equipment such as air conditioner, stereo components,

etc.

Turning Power On/Off

Caution

• Turn on the monitor ﬁ rst before turning on the PC or playback device.

Turning on the main power

Main power switch

When the main power switch is off, the monitor cannot be turned on using the POWER button on the remote control unit.

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Turning power on/off

Press the POWER button to turn the power ON/OFF.

Power “On”: Power LED lights up green. Power “Off”: Power LED lights up orange. (Standby mode)

Power LED

INPUT

Caution

• When switching the main power switch or the POWER button off and back on, always wait for at least 5 seconds.

Rapid switching may result in a malfunction.

TIPS

• When the input mode (see page 20) is set to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” and there is no video signal input, the

backlight of the monitor is turned off and the monitor enters input signal waiting mode. (The power LED ﬂ ashes green.) If the monitor is in this mode and you press the POWER button on the remote control unit, the monitor enters standby mode.

• If the remote control unit is not available, you can turn on/off the monitor by pressing the (power) switch on the

monitor with a pointed object.

Basic Operation

VOLUME 15

BRIGHT 15

Generally the monitor is operated using the remote control unit.

INPUT (Input mode selection)

The input mode selection menu is displayed. Press or to select the input terminal, and press to change

the terminal. * If the remote control unit is not available, you can select the input

terminal by pressing the input switch on the monitor with a pointed object. (See page 8)

DIGITAL ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO

MUTE

Turns off the volume temporarily. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound back to the previous level.

Displays and turns off the menu screen (see page 23).

PC digital RGB input terminal PC analog RGB input terminal Component video input terminal Composite video input terminal

Video

Audio

PC audio input terminal

Audio input terminals

VOL +/- (Volume adjustment)

Pressing or displays the VOLUME menu when the menu screen is not displayed.

Press to increase the volume, and to decrease the volume. * If you do not press any buttons for about 4 seconds, the VOLUME menu

automatically disappears.

BRIGHT +/- (Backlight adjustment) Pressing or displays the BRIGHT menu when the menu screen is

not displayed.

Press to increase the brightness of the screen, and to decrease the brightness of the screen.

* If you do not press any buttons for about 4 seconds, the BRIGHT menu

automatically disappears.

SIZE (Screen size selection)

Each time you press this button, the screen size changes in the following order (see pages 21 and 22):

• WIDE → ZOOM 1 → ZOOM 2 → NORMAL → DotbyDot → WIDE...

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Basic Operation

MODE (Screen mode selection)

Each time you press this button, the screen mode changes in the following order:

STD (Standard) → OFFICE *1 → VIVID

•

→ sRGB *2 →

STD... *1 Display brightness is lowered. (This mode saves power.) *2 When the input mode is DIGITAL/ANALOG.

sRGB is international standard of color representation speciﬁ ed by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Color conversion is made in taking account of liquid crytal’s characteristics and represents color tone close to its original image.

DISPLAY

Displays monitor information. The display disappears when this button is pressed again or disappears automatically after approximately 15 seconds.

INFORMATION ANALOG

INPUT MODE SIZE MODE BRIGHT VOLUME OFF TIMER ID No. MODEL S/N

: : : : : : : : :

ANALOG WIDE OFFICE 23 15 10:38 18 PN-655RU XXXXXXXXX

1920x1080

V: 60 Hz H: 66.3 kHz

Switching the screen size

Switching the screen size (When the input mode is DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal.

WIDE ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2

Displays image so it fills the entire screen.

NORMAL

An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is enlarged to fill the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio. The edges of the image may be cut off.

DotbyDot

Use this size if ZOOM 1 cuts off the subtitles.

Displays image so it fills the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the input signals.

Displays the dots of the signals input from the connected PC as the corresponding dots on the screen. *

* With a monitor with a screen

resolution of 1600 x 1200, selecting DotbyDot displays the NORMAL screen.

WIDE ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2

DotbyDot

NORMAL

Displays the entire image of the aspect ratio of 4:3 without changing the aspect ratio.

An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is stretched to fill the entire screen.

Use this size if ZOOM 1 cuts off the subtitles.

An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is enlarged to fill the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio. The edges of the image may be cut off.

Displays the dots of the input signals as the corresponding dots on the screen.*

Basic Operation

Switching the screen size (When the input mode is COMPONENT/VIDEO)

Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal.

* If “DotbyDot” is selected in the conditions below, the image quality cannot be changed by

adjusting the value of “SHARPNESS” from the VIDEO ADJUSTMENT menu.

· When the input mode is VIDEO

· When the input mode is COMPONENT and images of 480i or 480p are displayed

TIPS

• Using this monitor’s screen-size switching or dual-screen display functions to compress or expand the screen for commercial or public viewing in establishments like cafes or hotels may infringe on the rights of the creators, as protected by Copyright Law, so please be careful.

• When “Enlarge” is set, the screen size is ﬁ xed to “WIDE” mode.

• When dual-screen display is selected, the screen size cannot be changed.

• When using the screen-size switching function of this monitor, the appearance of the original video may change if you select a screen size with a different aspect ratio than the original image (e.g. TV broadcast or video input from external equipment). Please consider this point when selecting the screen size.

• When an ordinary non-wide image (4:3) is viewed with the whole screen using the screen-size switching function of this monitor, the edge of the image may be lost or appear distorted. If you wish to respect the creator’s intentions, set the screen size to “NORMAL”.

• When playing commercial software, parts of the image (like subtitles) may be cropped. In this case select the optimal screen size using the screen-size switching function of this monitor. With some software, there may be noise or distortion at the edges of the screen. This is due to the characteristics of the software, and is not a malfunction.

• Depending on the original image size (e.g. CinemaScope size), black bands may remain at the edges of the screen.

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Menu Items

MANUAL

CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS

AUTO

RESET

127

77 134 113

1920x1080

ANALOGADJUSTMENT

V: 60 Hz H: 66.3 kHz

MANUAL

BLACK LEVEL

CONTRAST

AUTO

1920x1080

GAIN CONTROL ANALOG

V: 60 Hz H: 66.3 kHz

Menus can be displayed on the screen to enable video and audio adjustment and the setting of various functions using the remote control unit. For more information, refer to the pages where each topic is explained.

Displaying the menu screen

MENU button

• Displays and turns off the menu screen.

• Switches menu screens.

Cursor control (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)

• / : Selects a desired item on the screen.

• / : Adjusts the selected item.

Example of menu operation: Adjusting CONTRAST in the GAIN CONTROL menu.

Press

Press to select CONTRAST.

to display the menu screen.

to display the GAIN CONTROL menu.

Menu Items

MANUAL

BLACK LEVEL

CONTRAST

AUTO

1920x1080

GAIN CONTROL ANALOG

V: 60 Hz H: 66.3 kHz

MANUAL

BLACK LEVEL

CONTRAST

AUTO

1920x1080

GAIN CONTROL ANALOG

V: 60 Hz H: 66.3 kHz

Press (or ) to adjust the setting.

Press

to close the menu screen.

The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 seconds.

TIPS

• The displayed menu screen will differ depending on the input mode selection.

Menu screen display

Name of the menu

Displays the input mode currently being selected.

Names of setting items and their status

The currently selected item will be highlighted.

Displays the screen resolution, vertical frequency, horizontal frequency, or type of signal of the current input signal.

Yellow: Current setting Blue: Selectable items Gray: Item that cannot be selected (e.g. Function not supported by the current input signal)

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Menu Option Reference Chart

Menu Items

Menu Item

ADJUSTMENT (See page 26.)

GAIN CONTROL

(See page 26.)

COLOR CONTROL

(See page 26.)

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

(See page 27.)

MODE SELECT 1

(See page 27.)

MODE SELECT 2

(See page 27.)

MODE SELECT 3

(See page 28.)

Input Mode

DIGITAL

MANUAL ― Yes ― ― AUTO ― Yes ― ― CLOCK ― Yes ― ― PHASE ― Yes ― ― H-POS ― Yes ― ― V-POS ― Yes ― ― RESET ― Yes ― ― MANUAL ― Yes ― ― AUTO ― Yes ― ― BLACK LEVEL Yes Yes ― ― CONTRAST Yes Yes ― ― WHITE BALANCE Yes Yes ― ― THRU Yes ― ― ― PRESET Yes Yes ― ―

R-CONTRAST Yes Yes ― ―

USER

COPY TO USER Yes Yes ― ― GAMMA Yes Yes ― ― CONTRAST ― ― Yes Yes BLACK LEVEL ― ― Yes Yes TINT ― ― Yes Yes COLORS ― ― Yes Yes SHARPNESS ― ― Yes Yes WHITE BALANCE ― ― Yes Yes GAMMA ― ― Yes Yes 480 LINES ― Yes ― ― 768 LINES ― Yes ― ― BEZEL Yes Yes ― ― ENLARGE Yes Yes ― ― ENLARGE-POS Yes Yes ― ―

MULTI ZOOM

AUDIO

OFF TIMER Yes Yes Yes Yes OSD H-POSITION Yes Yes Yes Yes OSD V-POSITION Yes Yes Yes Yes LANGUAGE Yes Yes Yes Yes SCREEN MOTION Yes Yes Yes Yes MOTION TIME1 Yes Yes Yes Yes MOTION TIME2 Yes Yes Yes Yes POWER ON DELAY Yes Yes Yes Yes ID No. SET Yes Yes Yes Yes COLOR SYSTEM Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP MODES Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP SIZE Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP H-POS Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP V-POS Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP BLEND Yes Yes Yes Yes PIP SOURCE Yes Yes Yes Yes SOUND CHANGE Yes Yes Yes Yes MAIN POS Yes Yes Yes Yes PbyP2 POS Yes Yes Yes Yes AUTO OFF Yes Yes Yes Yes

G-CONTRAST Yes Yes ― ― B-CONTRAST Yes Yes ― ―

IMAGE ZOOM Yes Yes ― ― H-POS Yes Yes ― ― V-POS Yes Yes ― ― TREBLE Yes Yes Yes Yes BASS Yes Yes Yes Yes BALANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes

ANALOG

COMPONENT

VIDEO

Menu Items

Menu item details

The menu will differ depending on the input mode.

ADJUSTMENT (ANALOG)

[MANUAL / AUTO]

Adjusts CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS (horizontal positioning), and V-POS (vertical positioning). When Windows OS is used, the adjustment patterns in the supplied CD-ROM can be used. (See page 31.) MANUAL ·············The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS

are manually adjusted.

AUTO ··················The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS

are automatically adjusted.Use this automatic adjustment when you use the PC analog RGB input terminal to display a PC screen for the ﬁ rst time or when you change the setting of the PC. (See page

31.)

[CLOCK]

Adjusts frequency for sampling clock for applicable video. Adjust when there is ﬂ ickering in the form of horizontal stripes.When using the adjustment pattern (see page 31), make adjustments so that no horizontal stripe noise appears in it.

[PHASE]

Adjusts sampling clock phase for applicable video. Useful when small characters appear with low contrast and/or there are ﬂ ickers at corners. When using the adjustment pattern (see page 31), make adjustments so that no vertical stripe noise appears in it. Adjustments to PHASE should be made only after CLOCK has been correctly set.

[H-POS]

Adjust the horizontal position of the image.

[V-POS]

Adjust the vertical position of the image.

[RESET]

When the ADJUSTMENT menu items are reset to the factory-settings.

button is pressed, all values for the

GAIN CONTROL (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

[MANUAL / AUTO] (ANALOG)

Adjusts BLACK LEVEL and CONTRAST. MANUAL ·············The BLACK LEVEL and CONTRAST can

be adjusted manually by checking the adjustment pattern. (See page 31.)

AUTO ··················The BLACK LEVEL and CONTRAST are

automatically adjusted.

[BLACK LEVEL]

Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals.

[CONTRAST]

Adjusts the brightness of the image.

COLOR CONTROL (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

[WHITE BALANCE (color temperature)]

THRU ··················Displays the input signal level as is. (through) (for DIGITAL only) PRESET ············· Allows selection from the preadjusted

settings. (For a guide to the color temperatures of the adjustment values, see page 29.)

USER··················Allows adjustment of

R-CONTRAST (red contrast), G-CONTRAST (green contrast), and B-CONTRAST (blue contrast).

[R-CONTRAST]

Adjusts red component.

[G-CONTRAST]

Adjusts green component.

[B-CONTRAST]

Adjusts blue component.

[COPY TO USER]

SET ·····················Copies the value set for PRESET to the

USER setting.

[GAMMA]

Select a gamma value.

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Menu Items

VIDEO ADJUSTMENT

(COMPONENT/VIDEO)

[CONTRAST]

Adjusts bright parts of the image.

[BLACK LEVEL]

Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals.

[TINT]

Adjusts the hue. Selecting + changes the color towards green, and selecting - changes it towards magenta.

[COLORS]

Adjusts the color intensity.

[SHARPNESS]

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

[WHITE BALANCE]

Allows selection from the preadjusted settings. (For a guide to the color temperatures of the adjustment values, see page

29.)

[GAMMA]

Select a gamma value.

MODE SELECT 1

[480 LINES] (ANALOG)

Manually selects input resolution.

[768 LINES] (ANALOG)

Manually selects input resolution.

[BEZEL] (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Sets the frame width of the display when the enlargement function is used.

[ENLARGE] (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Sets the number of screen splits used for the enlargement. (See page 30.)

[ENLARGE-POS] (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Specify the split screen to be displayed when the enlargement function is used. (See page 30.)

[MULTI ZOOM] (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

Adjusts the enlarged screen. Pressing

IMAGE ZOOM ···· Adjusts the scale of enlargement. H-POS ················ Adjusts the horizontal position. V-POS ················Adjusts the vertical position.

[AUDIO]

Adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker. Pressing

TREBLE ·············Adjusts the volume of treble-level sound. BASS ··················Adjusts the volume of bass-level sound. BALANCE ···········Adjusts the balance of the audio sound

displays the next menu.

between right and left.

MODE SELECT 2

[OFF TIMER]

Set the time until the monitor turns off (enters standby mode) between 0 and 23 in units of one hour. This function is disabled when 0 is speciﬁ ed.

[OSD H-POSITION]

Adjusts the horizontal display position of menu screen.

[OSD V-POSITION]

Adjusts the vertical display position of menu screen.

[LANGUAGE]

Sets the display language for the menu screen. Pressing

[SCREEN MOTION] [MOTION TIME 1] [MOTION TIME 2]

When SCREEN MOTION is switched on, the screen image moves vertically and horizontally to reduce the rate of residual image formation. When the time speciﬁ ed in MOTION TIME 1 elapses, the screen image is moved vertically and horizontally for a certain period of time at the interval speciﬁ ed in MOTION TIME 2. After the movement stops and the time speciﬁ ed in MOTION TIME 1 elapses again, SCREEN MOTION activates again.While the screen image is moving, the edges of the screen may be hidden.

[POWER ON DELAY]

You can delay the screen display after the monitor is turned on. The period can be set up to 60 seconds in units of one second. When this function is activated, the power LED ﬂ ashes in orange. This function is disabled when 0 is speciﬁ ed.

[ID No. SET]

Assigns ID numbers to monitors connected in a daisy chain (see page 36), using RS-232C cables. The numbers 1 to 255 are available for ID numbers. If “0” is set, the system regards this as the state where no ID number is set.

[COLOR SYSTEM]

Select the color system of the AV equipment which is connected to the composite video input terminal. (AUTO / PAL / PAL-60 / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43) When AUTO is selected, the color system is automatically set according to the input signal.

displays the next menu.

Menu Items

MODE SELECT 3

[PIP MODES] (See page 29)

Sets the display method. OFF ····················Displays one screen.

PIP ······················Displays a sub screen inside a main

screen.

PbyP ···················Displays a main screen and a sub screen

in a line.

PbyP2 ·················Displays a main screen which measures

1280 pixels in the longest direction and a sub screen in a line.

[PIP SIZE]

Sets the size of the sub screen in PIP mode.

[PIP H-POS]

Adjusts the horizontal position of the sub screen in PIP mode.

[PIP V-POS]

Adjusts the vertical position of the sub screen in PIP mode.

[PIP BLEND]

In PIP mode, use this menu item to display the sub screen transparently.

[PIP SOURCE]

Selects the signal input of the sub screen in PIP, PbyP, or PbyP2 mode.

[SOUND CHANGE]

Sets the sound which is output in PIP, PbyP, or PbyP2 mode. If the main screen is displayed as a full screen by the AUTO OFF function, the sound for the main screen is output even when the sound for the sub screen is speciﬁ ed.

[MAIN POS]

Sets the position of the main screen in PbyP or PbyP2 mode.

[PbyP2 POS]

Sets the position of the sub screen in PbyP2 mode.

[AUTO OFF]

Sets the display method when no signals for the sub screen are input in PIP, PbyP, or PbyP2 mode. AUTO ··················Displays the main screen as a full screen.

MANUAL ·············Displays a main screen and a black sub

screen.

TIPS

• When WHITE BALANCE is set to THRU, BLACK LEVEL, CONTRAST and GAMMA cannot be set.

• When MODE is set to sRGB or VIVID, COLOR CONTROL cannot be set. (DIGITAL/ANALOG)

• When MODE is VIVID, WHITE BALANCE and GAMMA cannot be set. (COMPONENT/VIDEO)

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