Sharp TL-M5200 Owner's Manual

LCD MONITOR

MODEL

Introduction Preparation

TL-M5200

OPERATION MANUAL

Operation

Appendix

IMPORTANT

• For your assistance in reporting the loss or theft of your monitor, please record the Model and Serial Number located on the rear of the monitor and retain this information.

• Before recycling the packaging, please ensure that you have checked the contents of the carton thoroughly against the list of “Supplied accessories” on page 9.

The supplied CD-ROM contains operation instructions in English, French and Spanish. Carefully read through the operation instructions before operating the monitor.

Le CD-ROM contient les instructions de fonctionnement en anglais, français et espagnol. Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant de faire fonctionner le moniteur.

El CD-ROM contiene instrucciones de operación en inglés, francés y español. Lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones de operación antes de utilizar el monitor.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of a SHARP LCD Monitor. To ensure safety and many years of troublefree operation of your product, please read “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” and “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning ﬂ ash with arrowhead

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁ cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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WARNING:

CAUTION:

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment

not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This product satisﬁ es FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to

connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as video equipments, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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 receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:

SHARP LCD MONITOR, MODEL TL-M5200 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and ﬂ uorescent lamp 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, the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org, the lamp recycling organization: www.lamprecycle.org or Sharp at 1-800-BESHARP

Trademarks

• Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”

• All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or ﬁ re. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD Monitor, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁ ed technician to

restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁ re, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall mounting — When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

22) 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Do not allow the monitor to receive strong shocks or to strongly vibrate. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• 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 bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; 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.

• The Liquid Crystal 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 panel breaks.

• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fine picture details.

Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

Precautions when transporting the monitor

• Be sure to always carry the monitor by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the monitor.

• Do not hold onto the attached optional speakers when transporting the monitor.

• Lightning — For added protection for this monitor equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the

monitor.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the power cord under the monitor or

other heavy items.

• Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before handling.

• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.

(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)

• If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.

• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the panel surface.

• To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

• Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects.

• Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this product arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law.

• This monitor and its accessories may be upgraded without advance notice.

• Do not use the monitor where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is high, or where the monitor may come into contact with oil or steam, as this could lead to ﬁ re.

• Ensure that no objects such as paper clips or pins enter the monitor as this could lead to ﬁ re or electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fluorescent Tubes

• The ﬂ uorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime. * If the screen gets dark, ﬂ ashes, or does not turn on, change the ﬂ uorescent tubes with new exclusive

ones.

* For more information, please contact your product dealer.

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

Contents

Introduction

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ........................... 1

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

Trademarks .................................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......3

How to Access the PDF Operation

Manuals .......................................................... 8

SETUP MANUAL ....................................... 8

Accessories ................................................... 9

Part Names ................................................... 10

Preparation

How to Install the Monitor .......................... 13

Mounting precautions .............................. 13

Attaching the temporary stand ................ 13

Mounting the monitor on the wall ............. 14

Connecting Peripheral Equipment ............ 16

Connecting external speakers ................. 19

Connecting multiple monitors ..................19

Controlling the monitor by a computer..... 20

Connecting the Power Cord ....................... 21

Binding Cables ............................................21

Preparing the Remote Control ................... 22

Installing the batteries .............................. 22

Remote control operation range .............. 22

Operation

Turning the Monitor On/Off ........................ 23

Turning on the power ............................... 23

Turning off the power ............................... 23

Operating with the Remote Control ..........24

Switching the input mode ........................ 24

Adjusting the volume ............................... 24

Displaying the black screen and turning off

the sound temporarily ..............................24

Resize mode ............................................ 25

Auto Sync adjustment (Auto Sync) .......... 27

Freezing a moving image ......................... 27

Selecting AV mode ..................................27

Displaying an enlarged portion of

an image ..................................................27

Split-screen viewing ................................. 28

Using the remote control as the wireless

computer mouse ...................................... 29

Menu Operations ......................................... 30

Basic menu operations ............................30

List of menu items .................................... 31

Picture menu ............................................ 32

Audio menu .............................................. 34

Power Control menu ................................34

Setup menu .............................................. 35

Option menu ............................................39

Appendix

Troubleshooting .......................................... 45

For SHARP Assistance ...............................46

Speciﬁ cations .............................................. 47

Index ............................................................. 52

Warranty ....................................................... 53

Français

CHER CLIENT SHARP................................. 55

INFORMATION IMPORTANTE .................... 55

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

IMPORTANTES ............................................57

Comment accéder aux modes

d’emploi au format PDF ..............................61

Garanti e ........................................................ 62

Español

ESTIMADO CLIENTE DE SHARP ............... 63

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE .................... 63

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

IMPORTANTES ............................................65

Cómo acceder a los manuales de

manejo en formato PDF .............................. 69

Introduction

How to Access the PDF Operation Manuals

PDF operation manuals in several languages are included in the CD-ROM. To utilize these manuals, you need to install Adobe

Please download Adobe

Accessing the PDF manuals

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For Windows®: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click the “My Computer” icon. 3 Double click the “CD-ROM” drive. 4 When you want to view the operation manual

1) Double click the “MANUALS” and the “M5200”

folder.

2) Double click the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

3) Double click the PDF ﬁ le to access the

operation manual.

When you want to view the SETUP MANUAL

1) Double click the “SETUP” and the “M5200”

folder.

2) Double click the language (name of the folder)

that you want to view.

3) Double click the PDF ﬁ le to access the SETUP

MANUAL.

Reader® on your computer (Windows® or Macintosh®).

Reader® from the Internet (http://www.adobe.com).

For Macintosh®: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double click the “CD-ROM” icon. 3 When you want to view the operation manual

1) Double click the “MANUALS” and the “M5200” folder.

2) Double click the language (name of the folder) that you want to view.

3) Double click the PDF ﬁ le to access the operation manual.

When you want to view the SETUP MANUAL

1) Double click the “SETUP” and the “M5200” folder.

2) Double click the language (name of the folder) that you want to view.

3) Double click the PDF ﬁ le to access the SETUP MANUAL.

Note

• If the desired PDF ﬁ le cannot be opened by double clicking the mouse, start Adobe® Reader® ﬁ rst, then specify the desired ﬁ le using the “File”, “Open” menu.

SETUP MANUAL

Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL” contained on the supplied CD-ROM for details.

RS-232C Speciﬁ cations and Commands ....................... 2

Setting up the Monitor Network Environment ............... 10

Controlling the Monitor via LAN .................................... 16

Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or Telnet ......... 21

Multi Screen Projection ................................................. 31

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 39

Accessories

Supplied accessories

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

Liquid Crystal Display: 1

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Power cord (Approx. 6 feet [1.8 m]): 1

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R-6 battery (“AA” size, UM/SUM-3, HP-7 or similar): 2

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CD-ROM: 1

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Operation manual: 1

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Remote control: 1

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

Temporary stand unit: 1  Cable clamp: 1

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Power cord clamp: 1

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Note

• Codes in “< >” are Replacement parts codes.

Optional accessories

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The listed optional accessories are available for the LCD Monitor. Please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Dealer.

Speaker unit : AN-52SP2

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Wall-mount bracket : AN-52AG4

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USB remote receiver : AN-MR2

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Note

• Some of the optional accessories may not be available depending on the region. Please check with your nearest Sharp Authorized Dealer or Service Center.

• Additional optional accessories may be available in the near future. When purchasing, please read the newest catalog for compatibility and check the availability.

Front view

LCD panel

Rear view

Part Names

POWER indicator (See page 23.) TIMER indicator (See page 43.) OPC indicator (See page 33.) OPC sensor (See page 33.) Remote control sensor (See page 22.)

LAN terminal (See page 20.)

RS-232C terminal (See page 20.)

DVI IN terminals

(See pages

16, 17 and 18.)

HDMI terminal (See page 17.)

COMPUTER IN 1 terminals

(

See pages 16, 17 and 18.

)

Handles

COMPUTER IN 2 terminals

(

See pages 16, 17 and 18.

)

MONITOR OUT terminals

(See page 18.)

AC input terminal (See page 21.)

SPEAKER OUT terminals

(See page 19.)

Note

• The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

Part Names

Side view

POWER button

For turning the main power on. (See page 23.)

MENU button

For displaying adjustment and setting screens. (See page 30.)

ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. (See page 30.)

INPUT buttons (

For selecting the input mode. (See page 24.)

VOL (Volume) buttons (+/–)

For adjusting the speaker sound level. (See page 24.)

Adjustment buttons (▲/▼/◄/►)

For selecting and adjusting menu items. (See page 30.)

/ )

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S-VIDEO IN terminal (See pages 17 and 18.)

VIDEO IN terminal (See pages 17 and 18.)

AUDIO terminals

(See page 18.)

Part Names

Remote control

STANDBY button

For putting the monitor into the standby mode. (See page 23.)

FREEZE button For freezing images. (See page 27.)

MAGNIFY buttons For enlarging/reducing part of the image. (See page 27.)

PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons Functions the same as the [Page Up] and [Page Down] keys on a computer keyboard using the optional USB remote receiver when the monitor is connected to a computer. (See page 29.)

Adjustment/MOUSE buttons (▲/▼/◄/►)

• For selecting and adjusting menu items. (See page 30.)

• The computer cursor may be moved using the optional USB remote receiver when the monitor is connected to a computer. (See page 29.)

L-CLICK button The Left button can be clicked using the optional USB remote receiver when the monitor is connected to a computer. (See page 29.)

ON button For turning the power on. (See page 23.)

COMPUTER 1, COMPUTER 2, DVI, HDMI, S-VIDEO, VIDEO buttons

For switching to the respective input modes. (See page 24.)

AV MUTE button For temporarily displaying a black screen and turning off the sound. (See page 24.)

VOL (Volume) buttons (+/–) For adjusting the speaker sound level. (See page 24.)

MENU button

For displaying adjustment and setting screens. (See page 30.)

ENTER button For setting items selected or adjusted on the menu. (See page 30.)

RETURN/R-CLICK button

• For returning to the previous menu screen during menu operations. (See page 30.)

• The Right button can be clicked using the optional USB remote receiver when the monitor is connected to a computer. (See page 29.)

RESIZE button For switching the picture size. (See page 25.)

P&P button For setting the split-screen picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view. (See page 28.)

AUTO SYNC button For automatically adjusting images when connected to a computer. (See page 27.)

AV MODE button For selecting appropriate settings for picture and audio. (See page 27.)

SELECT button For selecting either screen to be active in split-screen mode. (See page 28.)

How to Install the Monitor

Mounting precautions

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

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

• This monitor can not be installed in a vertical orientation.

• 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 2 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.

• This monitor should be used at an ambient temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). Provide enough space around the monitor to prevent heat from accumulating inside.

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

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

Attaching the temporary stand

Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the monitor on. This will prevent it from being damaged.

Preparation

Caution

• Please note that the temporary stand is for temporary use only until the monitor is properly mounted.

• Attach the stand in the correct direction.

• Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the monitor falling over.

Conﬁ rm that there are 10 screws and 6 caps supplied with the stand unit.

Assemble the stand using the 6 screws.

Put the caps on the screws that have been screwed into the stand.

Remove the protective covers from the underside of the monitor.

How to Install the Monitor

0°/5°/10°/15°/20°

Insert the stand into the openings on the underside of the monitor.

Note

• To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.

• Store the protective covers. You will need them after detaching the stand.

Insert and tighten the screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the monitor.

Mounting the monitor on the wall

Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted monitor

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• You can mount the monitor on the wall using the optional AN-52AG4 bracket.

• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional AN-52AG4 bracket.

Caution

• This monitor should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall-mount bracket. The use of other wall-mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.

• Installing the monitor requires special skill that should only be performed by qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.

Using a SHARP recommended bracket to mount the monitor

• You can ask a qualiﬁ ed service professional about using a SHARP recommended AN-52AG4 bracket to mount the monitor to the wall.

• Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work.

Hanging on the wall

AN-52AG4 wall-mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.)

About setting the monitor angle

Vertical mounting Angular mounting

• The center of the display: 5¼ inch (136 mm) under

the “A” position.

• Refer to the operation manual of AN-52AG4 for details.

AN-52AG4

How to Install the Monitor

Mounting the monitor on the wall

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Attach the monitor to the wall-mount brackets according to the procedure below.

Use the protective cover to prevent dust from Unfasten the 4 screws used to secure the stand in place.

entering the underside of monitor where the stand

has been detached.

Preparation

Detach the 4 caps at the 4 locations on the rear of the monitor.

Connect and bind the power cord and terminal cables.

Attach the wall-mount brackets (L/R).

Set the monitor on the wall.

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Caution

• Be sure to turn off the power 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 other problems.

• After making all connections, turn on the monitor and then the other pieces of equipment. When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last equipment to be turned on after all the connections are made.

• You may need other cables or connectors not listed below.

DVI IN

S-VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

HDMI

COMPUTER IN 1 COMPUTER IN 2

Equipment

Computer RGB output

Note

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

• See page 49 “Computer compatibility chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the monitor. Use with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the functions to not work.

• A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers. Contact your nearest Macintosh Dealer.

• Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be displayed unless the computer’s external output port is switched on (e.g. Press “Fn” and “F5” keys simultaneously when using a SHARP notebook computer). Refer to the speciﬁ c instructions in your computer’s operation manual to enable your computer’s external output port.

Terminal on connected

equipment

terminal

RGB output terminal

DVI digital output terminal

RGB cable COMPUTER IN 1

5 BNC to 15-pin D-sub cable COMPUTER IN 2

DVI Digital cable DVI IN

Cable (commercially available)

MONITOR OUT

Terminal on the

monitor

DVI-D

(HDCP)

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Equipment

Video equipment

Terminal on connected

equipment

DVI digital output

DVI Digital cable DVI IN

terminal

Component video

3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable COMPUTER IN 1

output terminal

S-video output

S-video cable S-VIDEO IN

terminal

Video output

Video cable VIDEO IN

terminal

HDMI output

HDMI cable HDMI

terminal

RGB output terminal

5 RCA RGB cable BNC to RCA adaptors

Cable (commercially available)

Terminal on the

monitor

DVI-D

(HDCP)

Preparation

COMPUTER IN 2

Component video output

BNC to RCA adaptors Component video cable

terminal

Note

• Depending on speciﬁ cations of video equipment or HDMI to DVI digital cable, the signal transmission may not work properly. (The HDMI speciﬁ cation does not support all connections to video equipment that has HDMI digital output terminal using HDMI to DVI digital cable.)

• For details on compatibility for connection, see support information on DVI connection provided by the video equipment manufacturer.

• When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart) to the monitor, use a commercially available cable that ﬁ ts in the monitor terminal you want to connect.

• The monitor does not support RGBC signals via the Euro-scart.

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Equipment

Camera/Video game

Audio equipment ø3.5 mm audio

Terminal on connected

equipment

Component video output terminal

S-video output terminal

Video output terminal

output terminal

RCA audio output terminal

Cable (commercially available)

Cables for a camera or a video game/ 3 RCA to mini D-sub 15 pin cable

RCA adaptor plug

Cables for a camera or a video game S-VIDEO IN

Cables for a camera or a video game VIDEO IN

ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable AUDIO (for DVI IN)

RCA audio cable AUDIO

Terminal on the

monitor

COMPUTER IN 1

AUDIO

AUDIO (for COMPUTER IN 1) (for COMPUTER IN 2)

(for S-VIDEO IN) (for VIDEO IN)

Audio output terminal

Monitor RGB input

terminal

Ampliﬁ er ø3.5 mm audio

input terminal RCA audio input

terminal

Note

• When using the ø3.5 mm mono audio cable, the volume level will be half of when using the ø3.5 mm stereo audio cable.

MONITOR OUT terminals

• Audio and images from equipment connected to the COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 terminals can be output from the MONITOR OUT terminals.

Cables for a camera or a video game

RGB cable MONITOR OUT

ø3.5 mm stereo or mono audio cable AUDIO

(for MONITOR OUT)

ø3.5 mm stereo minijack to RCA audio cable

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Connecting external speakers

Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω and a rated input of at least 15 W.

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

Release the tab.

Note

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

• Avoid short circuiting the + and - terminals.

• It is recommended that you use the optional Sharp speaker unit (AN-52SP2) for external speakers.

Connecting multiple monitors

You can connect multiple monitors by using the RGB/COMPONENT input terminals (COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2) and the RGB/COMPONENT output terminals (MONITOR OUT).

Note

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

• When connecting multiple monitors, the screen may not display properly. In this case, turn off the power to all the monitors connected and then turn the power on again.

• For details, refer to the “SETUP MANUAL”.

Preparation

Connecting Peripheral Equipment

Controlling the monitor by a computer

When the RS-232C terminal on the monitor is connected to the RS-232C serial terminal on the computer, or when the LAN terminal on the monitor is connected to the LAN terminal on the computer, the computer can be used to control the monitor. Refer to the “SETUP MANUAL” contained on the supplied CD-ROM for details.

When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable

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Computer Rear view

To RS-232C terminal

RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available)

Note

• The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not correctly set up. Refer to the operation manual of the computer for details.

• Refer to “SETUP MANUAL” contained on the supplied CD-ROM for the RS-232C speciﬁ cations and commands.

• Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a terminal other than the RS-232C terminal on the computer. This may damage your computer or monitor.

• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C serial control cable to or from the computer while it is on. This may damage your computer.

When connecting to the LAN terminal using a LAN cable

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Hub or computer

Note

• When connecting to a hub, use

• When connecting to a computer, use

straight-through

LAN cable (Category 5 type, commercially available)

cross-over

Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable (commercially available).

Rear view

To LAN terminalTo LAN terminal

* To ensure safety, do not

connect the LAN terminal with any cables such as a telephone line that may cause excessive voltage.

Connecting the Power Cord

Caution

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

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

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

• Place the monitor close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.

• This product must only be connected to an AC 120 V, 60 Hz, grounded (3-prong) outlet. Connecting it to any other kind of outlet will damage the product and invalidate the warranty.

Binding Cables

Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC input

terminal.

Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power

outlet.

Preparation

12 3

Hole for the power cord clamp

Fastened part

Band

Power cord clamp

Attaching the cable clamp

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The cables connected to the terminals on the back of the monitor can be neatly bundled using the supplied cable clamp as shown in the illustration.

Note

• A cable clamp cannot be easily removed once it is attached.

Fastening the power cord

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The power cord can be fastened using the supplied power cord clamp. This will prevent the power cord from being disconnected accidentally.

Attach the supplied power cord clamp to the

power cord, making sure the power cord clamp is circular hole-side down.

Insert the tip of the band into the hole for the

power cord clamp.

While holding the tail of the band, slide the

fastened part toward the AC input terminal.

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