SHARP PN-G655RE User Manual

PN-G655RE

LCD MONITOR

LCD FARBMONITOR

MONITEUR LCD

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS

ЖК МОНИТОР

液晶显示器

OPERATION MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ

使用说明书

РУССКИЙ

汉语

ENGLISH ...... E1

DEUTSCH ..... D1

FRANÇAIS .... F1

РУССКИЙ ..... Р1

汉语 ............... C1

Authorised representative responsible for the European Union Community Market
Autorisierter Repräsentant in der Europäischen Union
Représentant autorisé pour le marché de la communauté européenne

SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH

Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg

PN-G655RE

LCD MONITOR

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

FOR CUSTOMERS IN U.K.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : Earth
BLUE : Neutral
BROWN : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter

Ensure that your equipment is connected correctly. If you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.

“WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.”

N or coloured black.

L or coloured red.

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION:

The AC outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

The lightning flash 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 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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

CAUTION:

This product utilises fluorescent 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.

Use the supplied power cord as it is.

Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dustbin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and
electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take
back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand
according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due
to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t
purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the
costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection
facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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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 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 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.

8. Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation.

Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life

of the product. Do not place the product on a 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 fire or electric shock.

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

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 specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of
unauthorised parts can result in fire, 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 amplifiers).

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 counter measures.

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.

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TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- The TFT colour 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 colours 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.

- 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
recognised under law.

- This monitor and its accessories may be upgraded without

advance notice.

- Do not use the monitor 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 fire.

- Ensure that the monitor does not come into contact with

water or other fluids. Ensure that no objects such as paper
clips or pins enter the monitor as this could lead to fire 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 the monitor near heating equipment or in places

where there is likelihood of high temperature, as this may
lead to generation of excessive heat and outbreak of fire.

- 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 fire 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 fire 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

- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

- This product comes with RICOH Bitmap Fonts produced and
sold by RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

- 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 fluorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime.

● Because of the property of fluorescent tubes, the screen
may flash during the initial period of use. If this happens,
please turn off the main power switch of the monitor and
turn on again to confirm operation.

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Contents

Introduction

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

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................

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

Supplied Accessories ......................................................

Part Names .......................................................................7

Front view .....................................................................7

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

Remote control unit ......................................................8

Connection and Installation

How to Install the Monitor ...............................................9

Mounting precautions ...................................................9

Connecting Peripheral Equipment ...............................10

Connection with a PC .................................................10

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

Other terminals ...........................................................11

Connecting external speakers ....................................11

Connecting multiple monitors .....................................11

Connecting the Power Cord .........................................12

Preparing the Remote Control Unit ..............................12

Installing the batteries ................................................12

Remote control operation range .................................12

Removing the Temporary Stand and the Handles ......

Basic Operation

Turning Power On/Off ....................................................14

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3
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7

Turning on the main power ........................................

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

Disabling power on/off operations ..............................14

Basic Operation .............................................................15

Menu Items .....................................................................17

Displaying the menu screen .......................................17

Menu item details .......................................................18

Adjustments for PC screen display ............................22

Initialisation (Reset)/

Functional Restriction Setting ..................................23

PC Operation

Controlling the Monitor with a PC ................................24

PC connection ............................................................24

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Communication conditions .........................................24

Communication procedure .........................................24

RS-232C command table ...........................................28

Troubleshooting and Specifications

Troubleshooting .............................................................32

Specifications ................................................................

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Supplied Accessories

� Liquid Crystal Display: 1

� Remote control unit: 1

� Power cord: 1
� R-6 battery: 2
� CD-ROM (Utility Disk for Windows): 1
� Operation manual: 1

� Stand hole protection cover: 2

INPUT

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1

2
3

4
5

7

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

* Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk programme. Do not reproduce it without permission.
* For environmental protection!
Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Follow the disposal instructions for your area.

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Front view

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Part Names

1. LCD panel

2. Remote control sensor (See page 12.)

3. Power LED (See page 14.)

4. Power switch (See page 14.)

5. Input switch (See page 15.)

6. Handles (See page 13.)

7. Temporary Stand

TIPS

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

(See page 13.)

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Part Names

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7

5

3

1

8

11

14

16

15

13

10

6

4

2

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Rear view

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1. RS-232C output terminal (D-sub 9 pin) (See page 24.)

2. RS-232C input terminal (D-sub 9 pin) (See page 24.)

3. AV3 input terminal (BNC) (See page 10.)

4. AV2 input terminals (BNC) (See page 10.)

5. PC3 input terminals (BNC) (See page 10.)

6. PC audio input terminal (See page 10.)

7. PC2 input terminal (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (See page 10.)

8. AV audio input terminals (See page 10.)

9. PC/AV audio output terminals (See page 11.)

10

. PC1 input terminal (DVI-D) (See page 10.)

AV1 input terminal

11. PC/AV output terminal (DVI-D) (See page 11.)

12.

External speaker terminals (See page 11.)

13. Main power switch

14. AC input terminal (See page 12.)

15. Vents

16. Hooks

(DVI-D) (See page 10.)

(See page 14.)

Remote control unit

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1. Signal transmitter

2. POWER button (See page 14.)

3. MUTE button (See page 15.)

4. VOL +/- buttons (See page 15.)

BRIGHT +/- buttons (See page 15.)
Cursor control ( / / / ) buttons

5. DISPLAY button (See page 15.)

6. MODE button (See page 15.)

7. INPUT button (See page 15.)

8. MENU button (See page 17.)

9. SIZE button (See page 15.)

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How to Install the Monitor

Unit: cm

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4.5

30

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Mounting precautions

• Since the monitor is heavy, consult your dealer before
installing, removing or moving the monitor.

• When installing, removing or moving the monitor, ensure
that this is carried out by at least 3 people.

• When moving the monitor, be sure to hold it with the
handles both on the rear and the unit bottom. Do not hold
the LCD panel. 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 authorised 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.

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If it is difficult 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.

• 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.

• This monitor is fixed 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.

• 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.

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment

PC1 input terminal

PC audio input terminal

PC2 input terminal

PC3 input terminals

HV

R G

B

AV1 input terminal

AV audio input terminals

AV2 input terminals

AV3 input terminal

Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb

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.

• Be careful not to mix up the input terminal with the output
terminal when connecting cables. Mixing up the input and
output terminals may cause malfunctions and the other
problems.

Connection with a PC

• Use a commercially available signal cable (DVI-D 24
pin) for the PC1 input terminal. Set DVI SELECT on the
OPTION menu to PC (DIGITAL) when using the PC1 input
terminal. (See page 19.)

• Use a commercially available signal cable (Mini D-sub
15 pin) for the PC2 input terminal.

• Use a commercially available signal cable (BNC) for the
PC3 input terminals. Set BNC SELECT on the OPTION
menu to PC (ANALOG) when using the PC3 input
terminals. (See page 19.)

• Use a commercially available audio cable (mini stereo jack)
for the PC audio input terminal. Use an audio cable without
resistance.

TIPS

• Images may not be displayed properly depending on the
computer (graphics board) to be connected.

• A screen with 1920 x 1080 resolution may not be displayed
correctly on PC3 (BNC). In this case, check the settings of
your computer (graphics board) to verify that input signals
conform to specifications of this monitor (Hsync: 66.3 kHz,
Vsync: 60 Hz, and Dot frequency: 148.5 MHz). (See page

34.)

• If there is a check box to disable EDID in display control
panel, check it when using PC3 (BNC).

• Use the automatic screen adjustment when a PC screen is
displayed for the first time using PC2 or PC3, or when the
setting of the PC is changed. (See page 22.)

• The screen is adjusted automatically when SELF ADJUST
in the OPTION menu is set to “ON”. (See page 19.)

Connection with AV equipment

• Use a commercially available signal cable (DVI-D 24 pin)
for the AV1 input terminal. Set DVI SELECT on the OPTION
menu to AV (DIGITAL) when using the AV1 input terminal.
(See page 19.)

• Use a commercially available component cable (BNC) for
the AV2 input terminals. Set BNC SELECT on the OPTION
menu to AV (COMPONENT) when using the AV2 input
terminals. (See page 19.)

• Use a commercially available video cable (BNC) for the
AV3 input terminal.

• Use a commercially available audio cable (RCA) for the AV
audio input terminals.

• The AV1 input terminal is compatible with the video signals
below:

1920 x 1080 p @ 50/59.94/60 Hz
1920 x 1080 i @ 50/59.94/60 Hz
1280 x 720 p @ 50/59.94/60 Hz
720 x 576 p @ 50 Hz
720 x 480 p @ 59.94/60 Hz
640 x 480 p @ 59.94/60 Hz

• The AV2 input terminals are compatible with the video
signals below:

1080i (1125i)/50, 1080i (1125i)/60, 720p (750p)/50,
720p (750p)/60, 576p (625p), 576i (625i), 480p (525p),
480i (525i)

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment

(1) (2)

Digital signal
(DVI) cables
(commercially
available)

To

PC
digital RGB
output terminal

shows the signal flow

PC/AV output terminal

PC1/AV1 input terminal

PC1/AV1 input terminal

First monitor

Second monitor

Other terminals

PC/AV audio output terminals

• Audio from the equipment connected to the AV audio input
terminals or PC audio input terminal is output. Connect to
the audio input terminals of the connected equipment using
a commercially available audio cable (RCA).

• The audio output varies depending on the input mode
selection. (See page 15.)

• The volume level can be adjusted using the volume
adjustment. (See page 15.)

• Selecting FIXED of “AUDIO OUTPUT” from the OPTION
menu fixes the volume of sound output from the audio
output terminals. (See page 19.)

• Audio signals output from the PC/AV audio output terminals
cannot be adjusted using the AUDIO menu.

PC/AV output terminals

Video signals from PC1 and AV1 can be output to
HDCP-compatible external device. Use this terminal when
you connect multiple monitors in a daisy chain via DVI cable
(commercially available). (See the description on the right.)
Images cannot be output to device that is not
HDCP-compatible.

RS-232C input/output terminals

You can control the monitor from a PC by connecting a
commercially available RS-232 straight cable between this
terminal and the PC. (See page 24.)

Connecting multiple monitors

You can connect multiple monitors (up to 5 monitors) in a
daisy chain by using the PC1/AV1 input terminals and PC/AV
output terminals of this monitor.

Connection example

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Connecting external speakers

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

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

2. Release the tab.

TIPS

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

• Avoid short circuiting the + and - terminals.

TIPS

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

• The screen may not display properly when using terminals
other than PC1/AV1 for the input mode. In this case, turn
off the power to all the monitors connected in a daisy chain
and then turn the power on again.

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10°

5

m

5 m

5 m

Remote control
sensor

10°

Connecting the Power Cord

2

Power cord (Supplied)

For power
outlet

3

1

Main power switch

AC input terminal

Caution

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

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.

Preparing the Remote Control Unit

Installing 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 R-6 batteries) with their plus (+) and
minus (-) sides oriented correctly.

3. Close the cover.

TIPS

• The supplied batteries (2 R-6 batteries) may become
exhausted faster depending on the storage condition. It is
recommended that you replace them with new batteries
(commercially available) earlier than specified.

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

• Use manganese or alkaline batteries only.

Remote control operation range

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

TIPS

• 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.

• 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 fluorescent 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.

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Removing the Temporary Stand and the Handles

Removing the Temporary Stand

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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. Make sure to handle the monitor with
at least 3 people.

• This monitor is fixed 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 fixing screws (4).

ScrewsScrews

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

Removing the Handles

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The handles are detachable.

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

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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 specifically designed for this

monitor. Do not use for other devices.

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Turning Power On/Off

Main power switch

IN

PU

T

Power LED

DATE/TIME SETTING

SET

CANCEL

07

/ /

OK···[MENU]

20

01/01/00 00

:

: :

MENU

Caution

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

Turning on the main power

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

Turning power on/off

TIPS

• If the monitor is in the input signal standby mode and you
press the POWER button on the remote control unit, the
monitor enters standby mode.

• You can turn on/off the monitor by pressing the power
switch of the monitor.

• Setting the SCHEDULE flashes the power LED alternately
in red and orange in standby mode.

Date/time setting

• If the time has yet to be set when the monitor is first turned
on, the date/time setting screen appears. Set the date and
time.

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

Status of a power LED Status of the monitor

Green lighting Power “On”
Orange lighting Power “Off” (Standby mode)

Green flashing

Caution

Input signal standby mode
(input using a PC)

• When switching the main power switch or the POWER
button off and back on, always wait for at least 5 seconds.
A short interval may result in a malfunction.

1. Press , , or to select the date and
time, and press or to change the numerical
values.

2. Select SET and then press

.

• Be sure to set the date and time.

• The date/time setting screen will close automatically if no
operation is performed for about 15 seconds. The date
and time can be set using DATE/TIME SETTING from
the OPTION menu when the date/time setting screen
disappears.

TIPS

• Set the date in “Year/Month/Day” order.

• Set the time on a 24-hour basis.

• The clock stops after the power-off status continues for
approximately 1 week.* The date/time setting screen
appears at power-on. Be sure to set the date and time.
(* This is a guide. The power-off status that stops the clock

depends on the status of the monitor.)

Disabling power on/off operations

Power on/power off operations can be disabled in order to
protect the monitor from an accidental power off. Set the
ADJUSTMENT LOCK in FUNCTION menu to “2”. (See page

23.)

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Basic Operation

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

V O L U M E 15

B R I G H T 15

INPUT MODE

SIZE

COLOR MOD

E

BRIGHT

VOLUM

E

ID No.

MODE

L

S/N

PC2 ANALOG

WIDE

ST

D

15

15

0

PN-G655RE

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

INFORMATION XXXX/XX/XX XXX XX:XX:X

X

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kH

z

1. INPUT (Input mode selection)

The menu is displayed. Press or to select the input
mode, and press to enter.

* You can select the input terminal by pressing the input

switch of the monitor.

Input mode Video Audio

PC1 DIGITAL
PC2 ANALOG
PC3 ANALOG
AV1 DIGITAL
AV2 COMPONENT
AV3 VIDEO AV3 input terminal

*1

*2

*1

PC1 input terminal
PC2 input terminal
PC3 input terminals
AV1 input terminal

*2

AV2 input terminals

PC audio input
terminal

AV audio input
terminals

5. BRIGHT +/- (Backlight adjustment)

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

Press or to adjust the brightness.

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

BRIGHT menu automatically disappears.

6. SIZE (Screen size selection)

The menu is displayed.
Press or to select the screen size. (See page 16.)

7. DISPLAY

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

8. MODE (Colour mode selection)

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

STD (Standard) → VIVID → sRGB → STD...

ENGLISH

*1 Select the terminal for DVI SELECT. (See page 19.)
*2 Select the terminal for BNC SELECT. (See page 19.)

2. MUTE

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

3. MENU

Displays and turns off the menu screen (see page 17).

4. VOL +/- (Volume adjustment)

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

Press or to adjust the volume of the sound.

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

VOLUME menu automatically disappears.

• sRGB applies to PC input only.

sRGB is international standard of colour representation

specified by IEC (International Electrotechnical
Commission). Colour conversion is made in taking account
of liquid crystal’s characteristics and represents colour tone
close to its original image.

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Basic Operation

Switching the screen size



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

WIDE PC input Displays image so it fills the entire screen.

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

ZOOM 1 PC input 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.

AV input

ZOOM 2 PC input Use this size if ZOOM 1 cuts off the subtitles.

AV input

NORMAL PC input Displays image so it fills the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the

input signals.

AV input

DotbyDot PC input Displays the dots of the signals input from the connected PC as the

AV input

*: With a monitor with a screen resolution of 1600 x 1200, selecting DotbyDot displays the NORMAL screen.

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 fixed to “WIDE” mode.

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

• 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).

• 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, black bands may remain at the edges of the screen.

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

corresponding dots on the screen. *

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

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Menu Items

MENU

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz

AUTO

CLOC

K

PHASE

H-POS

V-POS

RESE

T

SCREEN

PICTURE

AUDIO

SETUP

OPTION

ENLARGE

PIP/PbyP

127

31

31

150

SCREEN PC2 ANALOG1/1

END···[MENU]

AUTO

CONTRAST

BLACK LEVEL

SHARPNESS

30

96

12

PC2 ANALOG1/2

PICTURE

SCREEN

PICTURE

AUDIO

SETUP

OPTION

ENLARGE

PIP/PbyP

OK···[MENU]

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz

AUTO

CONTRAST

BLACK LEVEL

SHARPNESS

40

96

12

PC2 ANALOG1/2

PICTURE

SCREEN

PICTURE

AUDIO

SETUP

OPTION

ENLARGE

PIP/PbyP

OK···[MENU]

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz

MENU

MENU

AUTO

CONTRAST

BLACK LEVEL

SHARPNESS

30

96

12

PC2 ANALOG1/2

PICTURE

SCREEN

PICTURE

AUDIO

SETUP

OPTION

ENLARGE

PIP/PbyP

OK···[MENU]

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz

4

1 3 2

Displaying the menu screen

Video and audio adjustment and settings of various functions
are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu
items. See pages 18 to 20 for details of each menu items.

Example of operation



(Adjusting CONTRAST in the PICTURE menu)

1. Press

2. Press or to select PICTURE, and press .

PICTURE menu is displayed.

3. Press

to display the menu screen.

to select CONTRAST.

or

Menu screen display



1 Name of the menu
2 Input mode
3 An item being selected (highlighted)
4 Screen resolution of input signal, and other data.

TIPS

• Items that cannot be selected appear in grey.
(e.g. Function not supported by the current input signal)

ENGLISH

4. Press or to adjust the setting.

For items that have , press , make settings and then
press

5. Press

TIPS

• The menu will differ depending on the input mode.

• The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is
performed for about 15 seconds. (DATE/TIME SETTING
and SCHEDULE screens will close in about 4 minutes.)

.

twice to close the menu screen.

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MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

Menu Items

Menu item details

The menu will differ depending on the input mode.

SCREEN (PC2/PC3)



AUTO

The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are automatically
adjusted.

Pressing
Use this automatic adjustment when you use the PC2 input
terminal or PC3 input terminals to display a PC screen for
the first time or when you change the setting of the PC. (See
page 22.)

CLOCK

Adjusts frequency for sampling clock for applicable video.
Adjust when there is flickering in the form of horizontal
stripes.
When using the adjustment pattern (see page 22), 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 flickers at corners.
When using the adjustment pattern (see page 22), make
adjustments so that no vertical stripe noise appears in it.

* Adjustments to PHASE should be made only after CLOCK

H-POS

Adjust the horizontal position of the image.

V-POS

Adjust the vertical position of the image.

RESET

Resets the values of the SCREEN menu items to the factory
preset values.

Select “ON” and then press

performs adjustment.

has been correctly set.

.

COLOR MODE

Changes the colour mode on the screen. The colour mode
on the screen can also be changed using a remote control
unit. (See page 15.)
* sRGB is PC input only. See page 15 for details.

WHITE BALANCE

THRU .............. Displays the input signal level as is.

(for PC1 only)

PRESET ......... Selects the colour temperature using

PRESET.

USER .............. Used for adjusting R-CONTRAST,

G-CONTRAST, and B-CONTRAST
respectively.

PRESET

Selects the colour temperature when the WHITE BALANCE
is set to PRESET.

R-CONTRAST

Adjusts red component when the WHITE BALANCE is set to
USER.

G-CONTRAST

Adjusts green component when the WHITE BALANCE is set
to USER.

B-CONTRAST

Adjusts blue component when the WHITE BALANCE is set
to USER.

COPY TO USER

Copies the value set for PRESET to the USER setting.
Select “ON” and then press

GAMMA

Select a gamma value.

RESET

Resets the values of the PICTURE menu items to the factory
preset values.

Select “ON” and then press

.

.

PICTURE



AUTO (PC2/PC3)

The CONTRAST and BLACK LEVEL are automatically
adjusted.

Pressing

CONTRAST

Adjusts the brightness of the image.

BLACK LEVEL

Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals.

TINT (AV input)

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

COLORS (AV input)

Adjusts the colour intensity.

SHARPNESS

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

ADVANCED (AV input)

You can adjust more specifically. (See page 22.)

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performs adjustment.

AUDIO



TREBLE

Adjusts the volume of treble-level sound.

BASS

Adjusts the volume of bass-level sound.

BALANCE

Adjusts the balance of the audio sound between right and left.

RESET

Resets the values of the AUDIO menu items to the factory preset values.
Select “ON” and then press

.

STANDARD MIRROR ROTATEUPSIDE DOWN

ABC

ABC

ABC

ABC

Menu Items

SETUP



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.

ID No. SET

Assigns ID numbers to monitors connected in a daisy chain
(see page 25), using RS-232 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.

PICTURE FLIP

A picture flips to appear.

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
flashes (at approx. 1 second interval) in orange. This function
is disabled when 0 is specified.

OPTION



DATE/TIME SETTING

Set the date and time. Press or to select the date
and time, and press or to change the numerical
values.
Set the date in “Year/Month/Day” order.
Set the time on a 24-hour basis.

SCHEDULE (See page 21.)

You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off.

DVI SELECT

Selects equipment that is to be connected to the PC1/AV1
input terminal.

BNC SELECT

Selects equipment that is to be connected to the PC3/AV2
input terminals.

QUICK SHOOT

Reduces the visual lag inherent in fast-motion scenes.

COLOR SYSTEM

Select the colour system of the AV equipment which is
connected to AV3 input terminal. (AUTO / PAL / PAL-60 /
SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43)
When AUTO is selected, the colour system is automatically
set according to the input signal.

AUDIO OUTPUT

Sets the volume of sound output from the PC/AV audio
output terminals.

VARIABLE .......... You can adjust the volume using VOLUME.

FIXED ................. Fixes the sounds.

480LINES (PC2/PC3)

If a computer connected to the PC2/PC3 input terminal has
a resolution of 640 x 480 or 848 x 480, make a selection
according to the resolution.

768LINES (PC2/PC3)

If a computer connected to the PC2/PC3 input terminal has a
resolution of 1024 x 768, 1280 x 768 or 1360 x 768, make a
selection according to the resolution.

SELF ADJUST

On a PC2/PC3 screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 or
higher, specify whether to perform screen adjustment
automatically or not. When ON is selected, the screen is
automatically adjusted when the timing of input signals
varies. “ADJUSTING” appears on the screen during the
adjustment.

POWER MANAGEMENT

POWER MANAGEMENT determines whether or not to
switch modes from no signal to the input signal standby
mode when the PC screen is displayed.

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Menu Items

Main screen

Sub

screen

Main

screen

Sub

screen

Main screen

Sub

screen

ENLARGE (PC input)



ENLARGE MODE

Sets the number of screen splits used for the enlargement.
(See page 21.)

ENLARGE POS

Specify the split screen to be displayed when the
enlargement function is used. (See page 21.)

BEZEL H / BEZEL V

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

H-POS

Adjust the horizontal position of the enlarged screen.

V-POS

Adjust the vertical position of the enlarged screen.

PIP/PbyP



PIP MODES

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 input signal 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 specified.

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.

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

screen.

AUTO ............

Displays the main screen as a full screen.

TIPS

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

• If COLOR MODE is set to sRGB or VIVID, the following
items cannot be set.
WHITE BALANCE, PRESET, R-/G-/B-CONTRAST, COPY
TO USER, and GAMMA

Dual screen display



You can display the screens of the PC input signal and AV
input signal simultaneously.
Set this function with “PIP MODES” in the PIP/PbyP menu.

PIP

PbyP

PbyP2

* The currently selected input signal is displayed on the main

screen.

* You cannot simultaneously display the screens of signals

of the same type, such as two types of PC input signals or
two types of AV input signals.

TIPS

• You might infringe on a copyright of the author which is
protected by copyright law when you display the images of
the computer screen and television/VCR simultaneously for
profit-making or to show the image to the public.

• The screen size for dual-screen display is the same as the
screen size for single-screen display. The DotbyDot screen
is displayed in NORMAL size except when it is set as the
PIP main screen.

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

• When dual-screen display is selected, the following
adjustments of ADVANCED are invalid and adjusting is
disabled.
3D-NR, MPEG-NR and 3D-Y/C

A sub screen is displayed
inside a main screen.

A main screen and a sub
screen are displayed in a line.

Displays a main screen which
measures 1280 pixels in the
longest direction and a sub
screen in a line.

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Menu Items

1

3

0

2

0

1

2

4

5

6

8

9

10

3

7

11

12

13

14

15

0

1

2

5

6

7

10

11

12

3

8

13

15

16

17

18

20

21

22

23

4

914

19

24

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Original

image

4 monitors 9 monitors

25 monitors16 monitors

SCHEDULE

No. POWER DAY OF THE WEEK TIME INPUT

XXXX/XX/XX XXX XX:XX:XX

PC2 ANALOG

(2)

OK

…

[MENU]

1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8

V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz

(1)

(3) (4) (5)

MENU

Enlarge



You can align 4, 9, 16, or 25 monitors and integrate them into
a single large screen to display.
Enlarged views of separated images are displayed in each
monitor.

SCHEDULE



You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off.
Set this function with “SCHEDULE” in the OPTION menu. (See
page 19.)

1. Press or to select the SCHEDULE number, and
press .

2. Set the SCHEDULE. (See the description below.)

Press or to select items, and press or to
change the setting.

3. Press

.

SCHEDULE becomes effective.

ENGLISH

TIPS

• AV input signals cannot be used for the Enlarge function.

• To integrate 9 or more monitors using PC1 signals, a
splitter for the video signal (commercially available) is
required.

• When connected in PC2/PC3, a splitter for the video signal
(commercially available) is required.

(1)

●: SCHEDULE effective

-

: SCHEDULE not effective

(2) POWER

ON : Switches the monitor on at the specified time.
OFF : Switches the monitor off at the specified time and puts

the monitor in standby mode.

(3) DAY OF THE WEEK

Specifies the day of the week to execute the SCHEDULE.
ONLY ONCE:

Executes the SCHEDULE once on the specified day.
Specify the day of the week to execute the SCHEDULE.

EVERY WEEK:

Executes the SCHEDULE on the specified day of the week
every week. Specify the day of the week to execute the
SCHEDULE.
Periodic setting such as “Monday through Friday” is also
possible.

EVERY DAY:

Executes the SCHEDULE every day regardless of the day
of the week.

(4) TIME

Specifies the time to execute the SCHEDULE.
Set the time on a 24-hour basis.

(5) INPUT

Specifies the input mode at power-on. When not specifying,
the screen at the previous power-off appears.
Input modes displayed on “PC1/AV1” depend on DVI
SELECT settings.
Input modes displayed on “PC3/AV2” depend on BNC
SELECT settings.

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MENU

MENU

Menu Items

Caution

• Do not switch off the main power after setting the
SCHEDULE.

• Specify the correct date and time. (See pages 14 and 19.)
SCHEDULE does not function unless the date and time are
specified.

• Check regularly that the set date and time are correct.

TIPS

• Up to 8 SCHEDULE items can be registered.

• Setting the SCHEDULE flashes the power LED alternately
in red and orange in standby mode.

• A SCHEDULE that has a large number has precedence
over that of a small number when schedules overlap.

ADVANCED items (AV input) (See page 18.)



FLESH TONE

Adjust the hue control.

3D-NR

Reduce the noise of playback images on video.
Setting a higher level reduces more noise. However, it may
cause blurring on an image.

MPEG-NR

Reduce block noise caused by digital compression.

3D-Y/C (AV3)

Specify whether to perform 3-dimension Y/C separation.
If dot interference or cross-colour is occurring in fast-motion
scenes, selecting “OFF” may improve the image quality.

Adjustments for PC screen display

Automatic adjustment



When you use the PC2 input terminal or PC3 input terminals
to display a PC screen for the first time, or when you change
the setting of the PC, use the automatic screen adjustment.

1. Switch the input to PC2 or to PC3 and display the
adjustment pattern. (See the description below.)

2. Press
menu.

3. Press

4. Press

The automatic adjustment is complete in several seconds.

5. Press

TIPS

• If the screen cannot be adjusted properly with one
automatic adjustment, repeat the automatic adjustment two
or three times. Try manual adjustment if necessary.

Screen display for adjustment



Before making adjustments in the SCREEN menu or
PICTURE menu, display an image to brighten the entire
screen. If you are using a Windows PC, use the adjustment
pattern on the supplied CD-ROM.

Opening the adjustment pattern

1. Load the supplied CD-ROM into the computer’s CD­ROM drive.

2. Open the CD-ROM in [My Computer].

3. Double-click [Adj_uty.exe].

The adjustment pattern will appear.
Adjust the screen automatically or manually.

and use or to display the SCREEN

and select “AUTO”.
.

twice to close the menu screen.

4. When adjustment is finished, press the [Esc] on
the computer’s keyboard to quit the adjustment
programme.

5. Eject the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

TIPS

• If the display mode on the computer you are using is
65,000 colours, the colour levels in the colour pattern may
appear differently or greyscale may appear to be coloured.
(This is due to the specifications of the input signal and is
not a malfunction.)

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Initialisation (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting

SIZE

OFF

ON

ON

UNLOCKE

D

FUNCTION

1/1

ALL RESET

ADJUSTMENT LOCK

OSD DISPLA

Y

LED

RS-232

C

END···[MENU]

MENU

MENU

You can return the settings to their factory-preset values and
restrict operations.

1. After pressing

for about 5 seconds, press ,

, , and in that order.

2. Select and set the items.
ALL RESET

Resets the settings to the factory default settings.
Press , select “ON” and then press

.

After initialisation, turn the main power switch off and
then back on.

ADJUSTMENT LOCK

You can disable operations on the monitor and the
remote control unit that use buttons.
OFF ...Enables operation.

1 ........Disables all operations other than turning power

on/off and FUNCTION.

2 ........Only the FUNCTION operation is enabled.

Disables all operations other than FUNCTION (not
even power on/off).

OSD DISPLAY

Hides/shows menus.
The FUNCTION screen cannot be hidden.

ON ...........Displays the menus.

OFF .........Hides the menus.

LED

Specifies whether to light power LEDs.

ON ...........Lights power LEDs.

OFF .........Does not light power LEDs.

RS-232C

Specifies whether to allow control via RS-232C (see
page 24).

LOCKED .............Disables control via RS-232C.

UNLOCKED........Enables control via RS-232C.

3. Press

to return to the normal screen.

ENGLISH

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Controlling the Monitor with a PC

RS-232 straight cable
(commercially available)

To COM port

PC

RS-232C
input terminal

To COM port

RS-232 straight cable
(commercially available)

First
monitor

Second
monitor

RS-232 straight cables
(commercially available)

RS-232C
output terminal

RS-232C
input terminal

RS-232C
input terminal

RS-232C
output terminal

PC

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Return code

Command field

(4 prescribed

alphanumerical characters)

Parameter field

(4 character string comprised of:

0-9, +, -, space, ?)

You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM
port) on the PC.
You can also connect multiple monitors via a daisy chain by
using a PC. By assigning ID numbers to each monitor (see
page 25), you can make input mode selection/adjustment or
can check the status of a specific monitor.

PC connection

One-to-one connection with a PC



Connect with RS-232 straight cable between the PC’s COM
port (RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on
the monitor.

Daisy chain connection…



Connect with RS-232 straight cable between the PC’s COM
port (RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on
the first monitor.
Next, connect RS-232 straight cable to the first monitor
RS-232C output terminal and to the second monitor’s
RS-232C input terminal. Connect in the same way to the third
and subsequent monitors.
Up to 25 monitors can be connected. (Depending on the
length of the cable used and the surrounding environment.)

Advanced operation

’s

Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match
the monitor’s communication settings as follows:

Baud rate 9600 bps
Data length 8 bits Flow control None
Parity bit None

Stop bit

1 bit

Communication procedure

Command format



When a command is sent from the PC to the monitor, the
monitor operates according to the received command and
sends a response message to the PC.

Example: VOLM0030
VOLM

* Be sure to input 4 characters for the parameter. Pad with

spaces (“ ”) if necessary.
(“ ” is a return code (0DH, 0AH or 0DH))
Wrong : VOLM30
Right : VOLM 30

When inputting a negative value, specify a numerical value in
three digits.

Example: AUTR-009

30

Do not use spaces for MPOS, DATE, and SC01 through
SC08. Specify parameters using a specified number of
characters.

Example: MPOS010097

If a command has “R” listed for “DIRECTION” in the
“RS-232C command table” on page 28, the current value can
be returned by using “?” as the parameter.

Example:

VOLM ? ? ? ? ←

30 ←

* If an ID number (see page 25) has been assigned

(For example, ID number = 1).

VOLM ? ←
30 001 ←

From PC to monitor (How much
is current volume setting?).

From monitor to PC (Current
volume setting: 30).

From PC to monitor.
From monitor to PC.

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O K

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

O K SPC 0 0 1

ID number of responding monitor

Space (20H)

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

R RE

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

R RE SPC 0 0 1

ID number

Space (20H)

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

IW TA

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

EC DKOL

Return code
(0DH, 0AH)

VOLM0020
OK

INPS0001
WAIT
OK

Interval of 100 ms or more

[Example]

ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3 ID number: 4

[Example]

ID number: 3 ID number: 2 ID number: 4 ID number: 1

Response code format



When a command has been executed correctly

A response is returned after a command is executed.

* If an ID number has been assigned

When a command has not been executed

* If an ID number has been assigned

TIPS

• “ERR” is returned when there is no relevant command or
when the command cannot be used in the current state of
the monitor.

• If communication has not been established for reasons
such as a bad connection between the PC and monitor,
nothing is returned (not even ERR).

• If no monitor has been assigned the designated ID number
(e.g. if the command IDSL0002 is used, but no monitor
with ID number: 2 is found), no response is returned.

If execution of the command is taking some time

Communication interval



• After OK or ERR is returned, you must send the following
commands.

To set a timeout for the command response, specify 10

seconds or longer.

• Provide an interval of 100 ms or more between the
command response and the transmission of the next
command.

Advanced operation

This section explains commands for daisy chain connection.
The basic communication procedure is the same as in the
“One-to-one connection with a PC” section.

ID numbers



You can assign a unique ID number to each monitor (see
page 19). This allows you to control a particular monitor in a
daisy chain of monitors.
You can assign ID numbers either from the menu screen (using
the remote control) or from the PC using RS-232 cable.

If monitors are connected as shown above, you can
execute commands like “Set the volume of the monitor with
ID 4 to 20”.

ENGLISH

When the following commands are used, “WAIT” is returned.
In this case, a value will be returned if you wait a while. Do not
send any command during this period.
No ID number is attached to WAIT response.

• Commands which return WAIT:

1. When repeater control is used

2. When an IDSL or IDLK command is used

3. When one of the following commands is used: RSET,
INPS, ASNC, WIDE, EMAG, EPOS, PXSL, POWR,
AGIN, MWIN, MWIP, MWPP, ESTG

When control via RS-232C is locked (to prevent use) using
the operation lock function (see page 23)

When controlling monitors linked in a daisy chain by
designating ID numbers, you should basically avoid any
duplication of ID numbers.
ID numbers do not have to be assigned in ascending order
starting from the PC. They can also be connected as shown
below.

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ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3 ID number: 4

[Example]

ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3 ID number: 4

Commands for ID control



The command examples shown on this page assume the
following connection and ID number set up.

IDST ......... A monitor receiving this command sets its own ID

number in the parameter field.

Example:

IDST0001
OK 001 ←

TIPS

The ID number of this monitor is set to 1.

You can automatically assign ID numbers by using the IDST
command with the Repeater control (see “Repeater control”
on page 27).
For example, using the command “IDST001+” automatically
sets the ID numbers, as shown below.

IDLK ........

The parameter of this command sets the ID
number of the monitor. The monitor is subject to all
subsequent commands.

Example:

IDLK0002 ←

WAIT ←
OK 002 ←

VOLM0030 ←

WAIT ←

Following commands are for the monitor
with ID number: 2.

Searching for monitor with ID number: 2.
Found monitor with ID number: 2.

Sets volume of monitor with ID number:
2 to 30.*

Processing.

OK 002

VOLM0020 ←

Sets volume of monitor with ID number:
2 to 20.*

WAIT
OK 002
IDLK0000 ←
WAIT ←
OK 002 ←

Canceling fixed ID number setting.
Canceling IDLK.
Cancelation complete.

VOLM0010

The volume of the monitor with ID number: 1

OK 001 ←

(the one directly connected to the PC) is set
to 10. (IDLK is canceled.)

* The IDLK command remains effective until it is

canceled, or power is shut off.

IDST001 + ←

ID setting command with repeater control

WAIT
OK 001 ←
OK 002 ←
OK 003 ←
OK 004 ←

“OK” response from ID number: 1
“OK” response from ID number: 2
“OK” response from ID number: 3
“OK” response from ID number: 4 (End)

IDSL ........The parameter of this command sets the ID number

of the monitor. The monitor is subject to the next
command.

Example:

IDSL0002 ←

WAIT ←
OK 002 ←

VOLM0030 ←

WAIT ←

OK 002 ←

VOLM0020 ←

OK 001 ←

The next command is for the monitor with
ID number: 2.

Searching for monitor with ID number: 2.
Found monitor with ID number: 2.

Sets volume of monitor with ID number:
2 to 30.

Processing.
OK response from monitor with ID

number: 2.
Sets volume to 20.
The volume of the monitor with ID

number: 1 (the one directly connected
to the PC) is set to 20.*

* The IDSL command is effective only once, for the

immediately succeeding command.

IDCK ........Provides screen display of the ID number currently

assigned to a monitor, and the ID number currently
set for IDLK (if any).

Example:

(After executing IDLK0002)

IDCK0000

ID : 001 IDLK : 002

IDCK000 +
WAIT
ID : 001 IDLK : 000
ID : 002 IDLK : 000
ID : 003 IDLK : 000
ID : 004 IDLK : 000

(Parameter has no meaning.)

←

Returned response. The ID
number is also displayed on the

←

monitor screen.
Repeater control (If a command

←

is used with repeater control, ID
designation using IDSL or IDLK is
canceled.).

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[Example]

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4

Repeater control



This system has a function to allow setting of multiple
monitors connected in a daisy chain using a single command.
This function is called repeater control. You can use Repeater
control function without assigning ID numbers.

* If monitors are connected as shown above, you can

execute a command like “Set all monitors’ input settings to
PC1 DIGITAL”.

Repeater control command



Repeater control is achieved by setting the FOURTH
CHARACTER of the parameter to “+”.

Example:

VOLM030 + ←

In repeater control, responses are returned by all the
connected monitors.
If you want to determine that a value has been returned by a
specific set, assign ID numbers to each monitor in advance.
When some monitors do not return their responses, the
probable cause is that the monitors could not receive the
command or command processing is not complete. Do not
send a new command.

Sets volume of all monitors to 30.

ENGLISH

Example: (When 4 monitors are connected, and

assigned ID numbers: 1 through 4.)

VOLM030 +
WAIT
OK 001
OK 002
OK 003
OK 004 ← If 4 monitors are connected in

a chain, reliable operation can
be ensured by sending a new
command only after a reply
has been returned by 4th (last)
monitor.

Repeater control can also be used for reading settings.

Example:

VOLM ? ? ? +
WAIT
10 001
20 002
30 003
30 004

Volume settings for all monitors
are returned.

TIPS

• If repeater control is used during ID designation (IDSL,
IDLK), the ID designation is canceled.

• Commands that use parameters consisting of more than
four characters can not be controlled by repeater control.

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RS-232C command table

How to read the command table

Command: Command field (See page 24.)
Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 24), the command functions as described

under “Control/Response Contents”.

R The returned value indicated under “Reply” can be obtained by setting “????”, “

(repeater control) in the parameter field (see page 24).
Parameter: Parameter field (See page 24.)
Reply: Response (Returned value)
*: “Yes” indicates commands which can be used in power standby mode.

Power control/Input mode selection

Function

POWER CONTROL POWR W 0

INPUT MODE SELECTION

Command Direction

R 0 Standby mode

INPS W 0 Toggle change for input mode

R 1 PC1 DIGITAL

Parameter Reply Control/Response contents *

Switches to standby mode.

1 Returns from standby mode.

1 PC1 DIGITAL

2 PC2 ANALOG
3 AV2 COMPONENT

4 AV3 VIDEO
6 PC3 ANALOG

7 AV1 DIGITAL

1 Normal mode
2 Input signal waiting mode

Terminals not selected in DVI SELECT/BNC SELECT cannot be
selected.

“ERR” when AV (DIGITAL) is selected for DVI SELECT.

“ERR” when PC (ANALOG) is selected for BNC SELECT.

“ERR” when AV (COMPONENT) is selected for BNC SELECT.

“ERR” when PC (DIGITAL) is selected for DVI SELECT.

2 PC2 ANALOG
3 AV2 COMPONENT
4 AV3 VIDEO
6 PC3 ANALOG
7 AV1 DIGITAL

?” or “???+”

Yes

Yes

SCREEN menu (PC2/PC3)

Function

AUTO
CLOCK CLCK WR 0-255 0-255
PHASE PHSE WR 0-63 0-63
POSITIONING POSITION OF

RESET ARST W 1 No

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POSITION OF
THE SHORTEST
DIRECTION

Command Direction

ASNC W 1 No

HPOS WR 0-500 0-500 A maximum value depends on a resolution.

VPOS WR 0-100 0-100

Parameter Reply Control/Response contents *

No