Controlling The Monitor By A Computer - Sharp LCD Monitor User Manual

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
Computer
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
Hub or computer
To LAN terminal
Note
• When connecting to a hub, use straight-through Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable.
• When connecting to a computer, use cross-over Category 5 (CAT.5) type cable.
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To RS-232C terminal
To RS-232C terminal
RS-232C serial control cable
(cross type, commercially available)
LAN cable
(Category 5 type)
Rear view
Rear view
* To ensure safety, do not
connect the LAN terminal
with any cables such as
a telephone line that may
cause excessive voltage.
To LAN terminal