Sharp PN-Q901E User Manual

1. Part Names

1-1. Monitor (For PN-Q601/701/801 models) 1-2. Monitor (For PN-Q901 model) 1-3. Remote Control Unit

2. Introduction

2-1. Displaying an External Equipment Image 2-2. Initial Installation

3. Direct Button Operation

3-1. Changing Volume 3-2. MUTE 3-3. APPS 3-4. AUDIO/Sleep Timer

4. On-Screen Display Menu

4-1. Introduction 4-3. On-Screen Display Menu Operation 4-4. Menu Operation Buttons 4-5. Initial Setup 4-8. Information 4-11. Picture Settings 4-15. Audio Settings 4-16. Network Settings 4-18. System Options

5. Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback

5-1. Preparation 5-2. Selecting the Folders to Play Back 5-4. Playing Back Files on a USB Memory Device/Home Network Server

6. Using LINK Operation

6-1. Controlling HDMI Equipment Using LINK Operation 6-3. Link Operation Menu 6-5. Using a Smartphone with the Monitor

7. Using a PC

7-1. Adjusting the PC Image 7-2. Setting Audio Input 7-3. Control of the Monitor 7-9. PC Compatibility Chart/AV Compatibility Chart

8. Using the Internet

8-1. Connecting to the Internet 8-2. Entering Text (Software Keyboard) 8-4. Using the Browser 8-8. Using Keyboard and Mouse

9. Appendix

9-1. Removing the Stand 9-2. Setting the Monitor on the Wall 9-6. Troubleshooting

10. Specifications

10-1. Monitor (For PN-Q901 model) 10-2. Monitor (For PN-Q801/701/601 models)

11. Trademarks

12. Dimensional Drawings

13. Software License

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(Rear)

*1 See the Setup Guide. *2

*3 *4 *5

Part Names

Monitor (For PN-Q601/701/801 models)

(Front)

*1 See page 4-12. *2 See page 4-22.

(Side)

* See pages 2-1 and 4-4 for button operations.

And see page 6-1 for external equipment connection. See page 7-2. for details on the Audio Select function. See page 6-2. for details on the Audio Return Channel. See page 6-5. for details on the MHL function. See page 4-6. for details on the Input Select function.

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes

and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

The examples used throughout this manual are based on the PN-Q601 model.

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(Rear)

*1 See the Setup Guide. *2

*3 *4 *5

Part Names

(Front)

*1 See page 4-12. *2 See page 4-22.

(Side)

* See pages 2-1 and 4-4 for button operations.

Monitor (For PN-Q901 model)

And see page 6-1 for external equipment connection. See page 7-2 for details on the Audio Select function. See page 6-2 for details on the Audio Return Channel. See page 6-5 for details on the MHL function. See page 4-6 for details on the Input Select function.

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes

and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

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1 2 3

(See page 3-4.)

4 0 5 •

(See pages 6-5,

6 OPTION:

Link Operation is used.

(See page 6-3 to 6-4.)

(See page 3-1.)

(See page 3-4.)

(See page 3-2.)

10 11 12

(See page 5-4 to 5-8.)

(See page 4-10.)

(See page 3-3.)

(See page 2-1.)

(See page 8-1 to 8-8.)

(See page 4-1.)

Part Names

Remote Control Unit

POWER: Switch the monitor power on or enter standby. DISPLAY: Display the information. SLEEP: Set the sleep timer

–9: Input number.

(DOT): Used for MHL and Web browser.

8-1 to 8-8.)

Display the Link Operation Menu screen. This button will function only when HDMI CEC

VOL+/-: Set the volume.

AUDIO: Select the audio mode during multichannel audio.

MUTE: Mute the sound.

/ / / , (ENTER): Select a desired item on the screen. EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. A/B/C/D: Playback control.

MANUAL: Display the operation manual.

APPS: Display the application window.

INPUT: Select a monitor input source.

CH: Scroll up and down in the Web browser.

MENU: Display the menu screen.

RETURN: Return to previous menu screen.

NOTE

When using the remote control unit,

point it at the Monitor.

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Introduction

Displaying an External Equipment Image

To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Monitor.

Example

1 Press INPUT.

The INPUT list screen displays.

2 Press / to select the input source.

An image from the selected source

automatically displays.

You can also select the input source by pressing INPUT. Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles.

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Introduction

Initial Installation

Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit.

1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit.

2. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet.

Language (Language setting)

Select from among 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Russian.

1 Press / to select the desired language listed on the

screen, and then press ENTER.

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Introduction

Initial Installation (Continue)

Power Saving

Select "Yes" or "No" to configure default Display settings.

2 Press / to select "Yes" or "No".

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Yes: AV MODE is set to "STANDARD" and Automatic Light

Sensor is set to "On".

No: AV MODE is set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" and Automatic

Light Sensor is set to "Off". Picture Reset can be set.

Picture Reset: AV MODE will be set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" regardless of whether Picture Reset is "On" or "Off".

If you select "On" and there is no operation for 30 minutes:

- AV MODE will be reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)".

When "Off" is selected:

- Even after 30 minutes elapses, AV MODE is not reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)".

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Introduction

Initial Installation (Continue)

Completed

3 The settings confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the

information displayed on the screen, and then press

ENTER.

Examples of the settings confirmation screen

NOTE

For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform

"Easy Setup" on the Initial Setup menu on

page 4-5.

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Direct Button Operation

Changing Volume

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

To increase the volume, press VOL +. To decrease the volume, press VOL -.

Audio status

Output device

Speaker Variable sound Mute

When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on

the screen changes as shown below.

NOTE

See page 4-6 for details on the Output Select function.

Output Select

Fixed Variable

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Direct Button Operation

MUTE

Mutes the current sound output. Press (MUTE).

" " will be displayed on the screen, and the sound is

silenced.

NOTE

Mute can be cancelled by pressing VOL+/- or MUTE.

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Direct Button Operation

APPS

Allows you to directly activate various types of applications.

1 Press APPS to display the application window.

Press APPS again to switch back to the currently select

input.

2 Press / to select the desired application, and then

press ENTER.

If " " is displayed, check the USB connection. If " " is displayed, check your Monitor's network

settings and connection.

NOTE

See page 5-2, 8-4 for details of viewable applications.

When this function is not available, "Can not operate this

function now" will display.

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Direct Button Operation

AUDIO

Press AUDIO to toggle between multi channel audio.

Sleep Timer

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

The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has

been set.

Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining time switches

as shown below.

When set, the time automatically starts counting down. If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you can press SLEEP

twice then change the time setting.

When it is 5 minutes before the time expires, the remaining

time will start to keep appearing every minute.

NOTE

Select "Off" by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. The Monitor will enter standby when the remaining time

reaches 0.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Introduction

Guide display

This indicates the buttons that can be operated on the

displayed screen. The guide display varies depending on the menu setting screen.

The operations for some selected items may be displayed

in the operational guide bar at the bottom of the screen.

Item displayed in blue

This indicates the item currently selected. Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item.

Item in brackets

This indicates the current setting for the item.

LCFONT embedded

Item displayed in white

This indicates that the item can be selected.

Item displayed in gray

This indicates that the item cannot be selected.

There are various reasons why the items cannot be

selected, but the main reasons are as follows: — Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal. — The function is not compatible with the current input signal. — When this conflicts with other functions, you must change

the settings for the other functions.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Introduction (Continue)

About Menu Items

Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the

selected input source.

NOTE

The screens in the operation manual are for explanation

purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens.

The order of explanations for each menu item in the

following pages is not necessarily in accordance with the alignment of the items on the screen.

LCFONT:

This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which

was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easy-to-read characters on LCD screens.

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On-Screen Display Menu

On-Screen Display Menu Operation

Example

1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press / to select the desired menu.

Press / to select a specific adjustment item, and then

press ENTER.

Additional related adjustment items may be displayed.

Press / to select the desired item.

Adjust the item while referring to the guide display. Operations vary depending on the function or item. Refer

to the guide display corresponding to the menu setting screen for button operations.

3 Press MENU to exit.

NOTE

Menu options differ in the selected input modes, but the

operating procedures are the same.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Menu Operation Buttons

Using the remote control

Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.

MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen.

/ / / : Press to select a desired item on the screen or

adjust a selected item.

ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the setting. RETURN: Press to return to the previous step.

Using the control panel of the Monitor

You can also operate the menu with the control panel of the Monitor. Button operations on the control panel correspond to the ones on the remote control as shown below.

MENU: MENU on the remote control. INPUT: ENTER on the remote control. CH / : Cursor / on the remote control. VOL+/-: Cursor / on the remote control.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Initial Setup

NOTE

For operating the on-screen display menu,

see page 4-3.

Easy Setup

You can change the settings of the Initial Installation.

Language: Select from among 6 languages (English,

French,Spanish, German, Italian and Russian).

Power Saving: Select "Yes" or "No" to configure default

Display settings.

Yes: AV MODE is set to "STANDARD" and Automatic Light Sensor is set to "On".

No: AV MODE is set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" and Automatic Light Sensor is set to "Off". Picture Reset can be set.

Picture Reset: AV MODE will be set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" regardless of whether Picture Reset is "On" or "Off". If you select "On", AV MODE will be reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" if there is no operation for 30 minutes. When "Off" is selected, even after 30 minutes elapses, AV MODE is not reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)".

Completed: The settings confirmation screen is displayed.

Confirm the information displayed on the screen.

NOTE

See Initial Installation on

pages 2-2 to 2-4 for setting each item.

Language

You can also select a language from the Initial Setup menu. Select from among 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Russian.

NOTE

To change the language of the manual, select "MENU" >

"Initial Setup" > "Language" to change the language. Then, press MANUAL again.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Initial Setup (Continue)

Input Settings

HDMI auto view

When you view images sent from external equipment in an HDMI connection, this function allows the image size on the Monitor to automatically switch to an appropriate one.

NOTE

Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the

signal type.

Digital Audio Output

You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the Monitor. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected.

PCM: For connecting to equipment that does not support

Dolby Digital and DTS. The same audio (main, sub, or main/sub) as the audio of the program being viewed is output.

2-channel audio with a sampling rate of 48 kHz or less is

output as linear PCM audio.

Bitstream: For connecting to an audio system that supports

Dolby Digital and DTS. Audio is output through both the main and sub channels.

NOTE

Video input audio are output in PCM mode even when

"Bitstream" is selected.

PCM digital input signals are output in PCM mode even

when "Bitstream" is selected.

Audio Select

This function sets the terminal to output the computer audio. The adjustment items vary depending on the input source. Select the input source corresponding to the terminal connected to the PC and then adjust the desired item. To perform the operation, refer to "Initial Setup" > "Input Settings" > "Audio Select".

(See page 7-2.)

Output Select

Allows you to select what controls the audio output.

Fixed: Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL+/- on the

remote control unit or on the Monitor.

Sound via the AUDIO OUT terminal is not adjustable and

outputs at a consistent level.

Variable: Sound via the AUDIO OUT terminal is adjusted

with VOL+/- on the remote control unit or on the Monitor.

Sound via speaker is muted.

Input Select

For image input applied to the COMPONENT IN or VIDEO IN terminal, switch to “COMPONENT” or “Video”, respectively.

COMPONENT: Select component video. Video: Select composite video.

NOTE

If no (color) image display, try changing to another signal

type.

Check the operation manual of the external equipment for

the signal type.

Input Skip

This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC IN Input ("PC IN, COMPONENT, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3 and VIDEO") on the Input Selection operation.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Initial Setup (Continue)

Input Settings

Color System

Select the video signal system compatible with your equipment from the list below:

AUTO/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N

NOTE

"Color System" can only be set for the VIDEO IN.

HDMI CEC Link

Make the settings to use LINK Operation. Set the settings with "Initial Setup" > "Input Settings" > "HDMI CEC Link".

(See page 6-2.)

Fine Sync.

You can adjust the position on the image input from a PC the settings with "Initial Setup" > "Input Settings" > "Fine Sync.".

(See page 7-1.)

Reset

If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Information

NOTE

For operating the on-screen display menu,

see page 4-3.

Identification

The current version of the Monitor software is displayed.

Software Update

This is used to upgrade the system software to enhance the Monitor functions.

1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press

/ to select "Information".

2 Press / to select "Software Update", and then press

ENTER.

3 Press / to select "Manual Update" or "Auto Update

Setting", and then press ENTER.

The operations thereafter vary depending on the setting.

Auto Update Setting

When the Monitor is on, or when an Internet application is being accessed, this function enables the Monitor to connect to the network and check for updates automatically. When an update is available, a message is displayed. Press / to select "Yes", and then press ENTER to display the download screen.

(See page 4-10.)

NOTE

This function does not work when a broadband connection

or Internet Setup is not available.

A message may also be displayed when an application is

running.The message varies depending on the application.

Manual Update

Select the method for manually updating the software.

USB Update: Updates the software using a USB memory

device containing the update file. (See "Updating the Software with a USB Memory Device".)

Network Update: Downloads the update file via the network

and then updates the software.

(See page 4-10.)

NOTE

A broadband connection and Internet Setup are required to

update the software using the network.

(See page 8-1.)

It may take time to access and download the update

depending on the Internet connection and other factors.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Information (Continue)

Software Update

Manual Update

CAUTION

Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the

AC cord while the software is being updated.

Be sure to properly follow the whole procedure

described below, step by step. Otherwise, for example, the Monitor cannot read the data in the USB memory device and software updating will fail.

1 Insert the USB memory device with the update file into the

USB terminal on the Monitor.

2 Press / on the Manual Update screen to select "USB

Update", and then press ENTER.

3 Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB

memory device.

4 During the data checking, "Checking" blinks.

The current version of the Monitor software and the

version of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed.

If the USB memory device is not properly installed or the

correct update file cannot be found on the USB memory device, an error message is displayed. Check the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Information (Continue)

Software Update

Manual Update

CAUTION

Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the

AC cord while the software is being updated.

5 When the software is successfully updated, a screen is

displayed indicating that the update process is completed.

After this screen is displayed, the Monitor automatically

turns off and then turns on again.

If the update has failed, check the file in the USB

memory device and try Software Update again.

6 Remove the USB memory device.

Updating the Software via the Network

1 Press / on the Manual Update screen to select "Network

Update", and then press ENTER.

The Monitor connects to the network and checks for

updates.

To cancel, press ENTER.

2 The current version of the Monitor and the latest version of

software are displayed. To update the Monitor software, select "Yes", and then press ENTER.

When a server connection cannot be established or an

update is not available, a message is displayed. If a server connection cannot be established, check the broadband connection and Internet Setup.

3 After the update file is downloaded, the software update

process begins.

CAUTION

Do not unplug the AC cord while the software is being

updated.

4 When the software is successfully updated, a screen is

displayed indicating that the update process is completed. A screen indicating that the update is completed is displayed. 4 seconds later, the Monitor restarts automatically.

If the software was not updated successfully, check the

broadband connection and Internet Setup, and then try updating the software again.

Manual

Displays the built-in operation manual on the screen. You can read information about how to use this device.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Picture Settings

Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings.

NOTE

For operating the on-screen display menu,

see page 4-3.

Selected item button button

Backlight The screen dims The screen

Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more

Color For less color

intensity

Tint Skin tones become

reddish

Sharpness For less sharpness For more

For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory

preset values, press / to select "Reset", press ENTER, press / to select "Yes", and then press ENTER.

brightens

brightness For more color

intensity Skin tones

become greenish

sharpness

AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality)

The audio and video settings can be changed to suit the program or input content being watched. You can use USER Mode to create customized settings for each Monitor input. These settings will be automatically saved on each input for convenience.

STANDARD: For a highly defined image in a normal

lighting.

MOVIE: For a movie. PC: For PC. USER: Allows the user to customize settings as desired.

You can set the mode for each input source.

DYNAMIC: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast,

useful for sports viewing.

DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings

to the factory preset values. No adjustments are allowed.

NOTE

You can select a different AV MODE item for each input

mode. (For example, select STANDARD for Monitor input and DYNAMIC for COMPONENT.)

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Picture Settings (Continue)

Automatic Light Sensor (Light Sensor)

Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.

Off: The brightness is fixed at the value set in "Backlight". On: Automatically adjusts. On:Display: Displays the Light Sensor effect on the screen

while adjusting the brightness of the screen.

NOTE

When set to "On", the Light Sensor senses the surrounding

light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make sure nothing obstructs the Light Sensor, which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light.

When set to "On:Display", Light Sensor effect displays on

the screen while the Light Sensor adjusts the screen brightness.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Picture Settings (Continue)

Advanced

Motion Enhancement

Use Motion Enhancement to view fast-action video more clearly.

Selected item Description

AquoMotion240 Turn the LED backlight on or off

for 120Hz drive display.

120Hz For obtaining a clearer image. Off Original image.

NOTE

"Motion Enhancement" may cause image noise. If this

occurs, turn the function "Off".

Digital Noise Reduction

Produces a clearer video image.

AUTO: Automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction. High/Middle/Low: You can select a desired level for viewing

a clearer video image.

Off: No adjustment.

C.M.S. (Color Management System)

Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting.

C.M.S.-Hue: This is a standard to adjust the color either

more reddish or more bluish in tone.

C.M.S.-Saturation: Increases or decreases the saturation of

a selected color. C.M.S.-Value: A higher value makes the image brighter. A lower value makes the image darker.

NOTE

For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset

values, press / to select "Reset", and then press

ENTER.

Color Temp. (Color Temperature)

For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. High: White with bluish tone

Middle:

Low: White with reddish tone

Fine tuning the color temperature

White balance can be adjusted between a maximum of +30 and a minimum of –30 for each color temperature.

NOTE

For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset

values, press / to select "Reset", and then press ENTER.

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On-Screen Display Menu

Example

Picture Settings (Continue)

Advanced

Active Contrast

Automatically adjusts the image contrast according to the scene.

On: Produces high contrast image. Off: No adjustment.

Film Mode (3:2 pull-down)

This function provides high-quality playback of images originally encoded at 24 frames/second, such as films.

Advanced: Adjusts effects to reduce judder film contents.

You can select a desired level of judder reduction from 0 to +10.

Standard: Plays back image with equal display time for

each frame, reproducing movie theater experience.

Off: Normal viewing mode.

NOTE

"Film Mode" does not function depending on input signal

type.

"Standard" does not function depending on input signal

type.

Monochrome

For viewing a video in monochrome.

Reset

Returns Picture Settings to their factory preset values. To reset, select "YES" and then press ENTER.

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Sharp PN-Q901E User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Part Names

Monitor (For PN-Q601/701/801 models)

Monitor (For PN-Q901 model)

Remote Control Unit

Introduction

Displaying an External Equipment Image

Initial Installation

Direct Button Operation

Changing Volume

MUTE

APPS

On-Screen Display Menu

Introduction

On-Screen Display Menu Operation

Menu Operation Buttons

Initial Setup

Information

Picture Settings