Sharp PN-TPC1 User Manual

PN-TPC1

Users Guide©

Version – 1.e

Getting Started

Getting Started

Introduction to PN-TPC1

The PN-TPC1 is a full-featured High Definition PC based upon
NVIDIA® ION™ architecture.
Targeted for Commercial applications such as Digital Signage, the
PN-TPC1 has been optimized for reliable 1080P video playback.
The PN-TPC1 includes a trial version of the Sharp® SDSS™ digital
signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. It also has the
flexibility to run most third party software and custom applications.
The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with hardware assisted
support for formats such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9.
The PN-TPC1 was designed with display integration in mind and
features a full complement of video outputs including HDMI®, DVI,
and VGA. The unit also includes an RS232 port for display control and
a custom mounting bracket specially designed to attach behind a
Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor.
The PN-TPC1’s all metal chassis and small form factor make it ideal
for commercial applications requiring a powerful yet compact PC.

Package Contents

The packing box should contain the following
items:

 Technovare PN-TPC1
 AC Power Adapter
 Mounting Kit
 This Users Guide

Getting Started

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA

- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER

- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN

NOTE:

Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.

Specifications

Specifications

 Chipset

o NVIDIA® MCP7A-ION™ Series

 Size

o Mini-ITX form factor
o Case: 7.5” x 7.4” x 1.75”

 Microprocessor support

o Intel® ATOM™ N330 1.6 GHz CPU (onboard)
o Support for 533 MT/s (533MHz FSB)

 Operating systems:

o Supports Windows® XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista® 32bit/64bit
o Supports Linux®
o Windows XP Pro SP3 installed

 Software Installed:

o Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) – 60 day evaluation
o Microsoft Internet Explorer
o Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer
o Windows Media Player
o QuickTime Player
o Adobe Flash Player Plug-in

 System Memory support

o Supports DDRII667/800.
o Supports up to 4GBs (2GB installed – both slots occupied and need

to remove the current memory modules to upgrade.)

 USB 2.0 Ports

o Supports hot plug and play
o Six USB 2.0 ports (rear panel ports)
o Four from onboard USB headers
o Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

 Hard Disk Drive

o 2.5” 160GB

 Onboard Serial ATA II

o Independent DMA operation on four ports
o onboard SATA header
o rear panel e-SATA
o Data transfer rates of 3Gb/s.

 On board RTL8211 CL Gigabit LAN

o Supports 10/100/1000M bps operation

 Onboard Audio

o Azalia High-Definition audio
o Supports 6-channel
o Supports Jack-Sensing function (under Windows)