Sharp PN-455RU Operation Manual
Sharp PN-455RU Operation Manual

Sharp PN-455RU Operation Manual

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PN-455RU
LCD MONITOR
MONITEUR LCD
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
ENGLISH ...... E1
FRANÇAIS .... F1

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  • Page 1 PN-455RU LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI ENGLISH ... E1 FRANÇAIS ... F1...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    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. PN-455RU ENGLISH Model No.: Serial No.: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this WARNING: equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Use the supplied power cord as it is. CAUTION: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 5 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5: Dear Sharp Customer

    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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) 5. 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 unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
  • Page 7: Tips And Safety Instructions

    - 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...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...3 TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...5 Supplied Accessories ...7 Part Names ...8 Front view ...8 Rear view ...8 Connection and Installation How to install the monitor ...10 Mounting prcautions ...0 Connecting Peripheral Equipment ...11...
  • Page 9: Supplied Accessories

    (Approx. . feet ( m)) (QACCU09MPPZ) “AA” size battery () ● Operation manual (1) • Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without permission. Liquid Crystal Display (1) CD-ROM () Logo sticker INPUT...
  • Page 10: Part Names

    Part Names Front view Remote control sensor (See page 18.) Input switch (See page 20.) Power switch Power LED (see page 19) TIPS Use a pointed object such as a pen tip to press the switches at the front of the monitor. Rear view External speaker terminals (right) (See page 14.)
  • Page 11 POWER button (See page 19.) MUTE button (See page 20.) VOL +/- buttons (See page 20.) BRIGHT +/- buttons (See page 20.) DISPLAY button (See page 21.) MODE button (See page 21.) Signal transmitter INPUT button (See page 20.) MENU button (See page 23.) Cursor control SIZE button...
  • Page 12: How To Install The Monitor

    How to install the monitor Mounting precautions • Since the monitor is heavy, consult your dealer before installation. • Installing or moving the monitor must be done by two or more people. • Do not hold the LCD panel when moving the monitor. 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 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 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. For the monitor in horizontal orientation Front view 7-7/8[20] 2[5] 2[5] • 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. • When using the monitor in vertical orientation, be sure to orient the power LED to the bottom of the monitor. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.
  • Page 13: Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    Connecting Peripheral Equipment 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. Connection with a PC Connection with a PC with digital RGB output PC digital RGB input terminal DVI-D Connect using a DVI cable (commercially...
  • Page 14: Connection With Av Equipment

    Connecting Peripheral Equipment Connection with AV equipment Connection with AV equipment with component video output Component video input terminals Cr/Pr COMPONENT IN Connect using component (BNC) cables (commercially available). Connection with AV equipment with S-video output S-video input terminal S-VIDEO Connect using an S-video cable (commercially available).
  • Page 15: Other Terminals

    Other terminals Audio output terminals • Audio from the equipment connected to the audio input terminals or PC audio input terminal is output. Connect to the audio input terminals of the connected equipment using an audio (RCA) cable (commercially available) or a PC audio cable (commercially available). •...
  • Page 16: Connecting External Speakers

    Connecting External Speakers Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 6 to 8 ohms and a rated input of at least 7 W. Black SPEAKER + R - - L + 6 7W 6 7W Connecting the speaker cables .
  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Caution Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the monitor. 1. Confirm that the main power switch is set to “OFF”. 2. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC input terminal. 3.
  • Page 18: Connecting Multiple Monitors

    Connecting Multiple Monitors You can connect multiple monitors (up to 4 monitors) in a daisy chain by using the PC analog RGB input/ output terminals of this monitor. Connection example ▼ First monitor PC analog RGB output terminal TIPS • Multiple monitors cannot be connected in a daisy chain for audio. Connect the external audio amplifier (commercially available) to the audio output terminals.
  • Page 19: Binding Cables

    Binding Cables The power cord can be fastened using the supplied power cord clamp. This will prevent the power cord from being disconnected accidentally. Also, the cables connected to the terminals on the back of the monitor can be neatly bundled using the supplied cable clamps as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 20: Preparing The Remote Control Unit

    Preparing the Remote Control Unit Setting 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 “AA” size batteries) with their plus (+) and minus (-) sides oriented correctly.
  • Page 21: Turning Power On/Off

    Turning Power On/Off Before turning on power, make sure that peripherals, external speakers, and the power cord are connected properly. Caution • If the monitor is connected to a PC or a playback device, turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or playback device.
  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Generally the monitor is operated using the remote control unit. INPUT (Input mode selection) The input mode selection menu is displayed. Press to select the input terminal, and press the terminal. * If the remote control unit is not available, you can select the input terminal by pressing the input switch beside the remote control sensor with a pointed object.
  • Page 23: Switching The Screen Size

    OFFICE BRIGHT VOLUME OFF TIMER 10:38 ID No. MODEL PN-455RU XXXXXXXX 1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8 V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz ZOOM 1 An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is Use this size if ZOOM 1 enlarged to fill the entire screen cuts off the subtitles.
  • Page 24 Basic Operation Switching the screen size (When the input mode is COMPONENT/VIDEO) Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal. WIDE An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is stretched to fill the entire screen.
  • Page 25: Menu Items

    Menu Items Menus can be displayed on the screen to enable video and audio adjustment and the setting of various functions using the remote control unit. For more information, refer to the pages where each topic is explained. Displaying the menu screen Example of menu operation: Adjusting CONTRAST in the GAIN CONTROL menu.
  • Page 26 Menu Items Press ) to adjust the setting. GAIN CONTROL MANUAL BLACK LEVEL CONTRAST 1 0 2 4 x 7 6 8 MENU Press to close the menu screen. The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 seconds. TIPS •...
  • Page 27: Menu Option Reference Chart

    Menu Option Reference Chart DIGITAL GAIN CONTROL BLACK LEVEL (See page 28.) CONTRAST COLOR CONTROL WHITE BALANCE (See page 28.) COPY TO USER GAMMA MODE SELECT 1 BEZEL (See page 29.) ENLARGE ENLARGE-POS MULTI ZOOM AUDIO MODE SELECT 2 (See page 29.) OFF TIMER OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION...
  • Page 28 Menu Items ANALOG ADJUSTMENT (See page 28.) GAIN CONTROL (See page 28.) COLOR CONTROL (See page 28.) MODE SELECT1 (See page 29.) MODE SELECT 2 (See page 29.) MODE SELECT 3 (See page 30.) (Continued) MANUAL CLOCK AUTO PHASE RESET H-POS V-POS MANUAL...
  • Page 29 COMPONENT/VIDEO VIDEO ADJUSTMENT CONTRAST (See page 29.) BLACK LEVEL TINT COLORS SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE GAMMA MODE SELECT 1 (See page 29.) AUDIO MODE SELECT 2 OFF TIMER (See page 29.) OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION LANGUAGE SCREEN MOTION MOTION TIME 1 MOTION TIME 2 POWER ON DELAY OSD ROTATION...
  • Page 30: Menu Item Details

    Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. ADJUSTMENT (ANALOG) [MANUAL / AUTO] Function Adjusts CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS (horizontal positioning), and V-POS (vertical positioning). MANUAL The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are manually adjusted. You can use the adjustment pattern on the supplied CD- ROM to adjust each parameter.
  • Page 31 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT (COMPONENT/VIDEO) [CONTRAST] + direction For more contrast - direction For less contrast [BLACK LEVEL] + direction Brightens entire video signal. - direction Darkens entire video signal. [TINT] Adjust the hue in the required direction so + direction that the color takes on a green tinge. Adjust the hue in the required direction so - direction that the color takes on a magenta tinge.
  • Page 32 Menu Items [OSD ROTATION] Function Rotates the menu screen 90 degrees for when the monitor is used in vertical orientation. [ID No. SET] Function Assigns ID numbers to monitors connected in a daisy chain (see page 8), using RS- C cables. Note The numbers  to 55 are available for ID numbers.
  • Page 33: Dual Screen Display

    Guide to the color temperatures of the adjustment values The following is a guide to the color temperatures of the respective adjustment values for WHITE BALANCE. Factory-adjusted value is “” (approx. 9,000K). Adjustment Color Adjustment value temperature (K) value app. 0,000 app.
  • Page 34 Menu Items Enlarge You can set up , 9, , or 5 monitors and integrate them into a single large screen to display video. Each monitor displays an enlargement of 1/4, 1/9, 1/16, or 1/25 of the original image. TIPS •...
  • Page 35 SCREEN MOTION function • When SCREEN MOTION is set to ON, the screen image is moved vertically and horizontally to reduce the residual image on the screen. When the time specified in MOTION TIME 1 elapses, the screen image is moved vertically and horizontally for a certain period of time at the interval specified in MOTION TIME 2.
  • Page 36: Adjustments For Pc Screen Display (Analog)

    Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting You can return contrast, image quality, and other settings to their factory-preset values, specify whether power LEDs lights, and enable control via RS-232C (see page 35) among other functions. SIZE After pressing for about 5 seconds, press The FUNCTION 1 screen will appear.
  • Page 37: Controlling The Monitor With A Pc

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-C (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 38), you can make input mode selection/adjustment or can check the status of a specific monitor.
  • Page 38: Communication Conditions

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC Daisy chain connection from a single PC... Advanced operation Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM port (RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on the rear of the first monitor. Next, connect RS-232C straight cable to the first monitor’s RS-232C output terminal and to the second monitor’s RS-232C input terminal.
  • Page 39: Communication Procedure

    Communication procedure Basic operation <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. Parameter field Command field (4 character string (4 prescribed comprised of: alphanumerical...
  • Page 40: Advanced Operation

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC Advanced operation This section explains commands for daisy chain connection. The basic communication procedure is the same as in the “Basic operation” section. <ID numbers> You can assign a unique ID number to each monitor (see page 30). This allows you to control a particular monitor in a daisy chain of monitors.
  • Page 41: Commands For Id Control

    <Commands for ID control> The command examples shown on this page assume the following connection and ID number set up. ID number: 1 IDST...A monitor receiving this command sets its own ID number in the parameter field. Example: IDST000 001 ← The ID number of this monitor is set to 1. Note After linking monitors, you can automatically assign ID numbers by using the IDST command with the Repeater control (see “Repeater control”...
  • Page 42 Controlling the Monitor with a PC IDSL ... The parameter of this command sets the ID number of the monitor. The monitor is subject to the next command. Example: IDSL0002 ← The next command is for the monitor with ID number: 2. WAIT ←...
  • Page 43: Repeater Control

    <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. The number of connectable monitors varies depending on the length of the cable used and the surrounding environment.
  • Page 44 Controlling the Monitor with a PC <Response format in Advanced operation > When a command has been executed correctly • Response when no ID number has been set Return code • Response when an ID number has been set Space (20 SPC 0 ID number of responding monitor When a command has not been executed correctly*...
  • Page 45 If execution of the command is taking some time Return code No ID number is attached to WAIT response. • Commands which return WAIT: - When repeater control is used - When an IDSL or IDLK command is used - When one of the following commands is used: RSET, INPS, ASNC, WIDE, EMAG, EPOS, PXSL, POWR, AGIN, MWIN, MWIP, MWPP.
  • Page 46: Power Control/Input Mode Selection

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC RS-232C command table <How to read the command table> Command: Command field (See page 37.) Direction: Parameter: Parameter field (See page 37.) Reply: Response (Returned value) * “Yes” indicates commands which can be used in power standby mode. TIPS •...
  • Page 47 Picture Adjustment (DIGITAL) Control item Command WHITE BALANCE CTMP THRU PRESET USER R-CONTRAST CRTR G-CONTRAST CRTG B-CONTRAST CRTB GAMMA GAMM GAIN CONTROL BLACK LEVEL BLVL CONTRAST CONT INPUT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CHECK PXCK ENLARGE ENLARGE SETTING EMAG BEZEL WIDTH BEZH BEZEL HEIGHT BEZV IMAGE POSITION EPOS...
  • Page 48 Controlling the Monitor with a PC Picture Adjustment (ANALOG) Control item ADJUSTMENT AUTO CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS RESET GAIN CONTROL AUTO BLACK LEVEL CONTRAST WHITE BALANCE PRESET USER R-CONTRAST G-CONTRAST B-CONTRAST GAMMA RESOLUTION CHECK PIXEL SETTING ENLARGE ENLARGE SETTING BEZEL WIDTH BEZEL HEIGHT IMAGE POSITION ( x )
  • Page 49 Picture Adjustment (COMPONENT/VIDEO) Control item Command VIDEO ADJUSTMENT CONTRAST CONT BLACK LEVEL BLVL COLOR COLR TINT TINT SHARPNESS SHRP WHITE BALANCE CTMP GAMMA GAMM SCREEN SIZE WIDE RESOLUTION CHECK RESO Common control to all input modes (INPUT) Control item Command PIP MODES MWIN PbyP...
  • Page 50 Controlling the Monitor with a PC Control item ADJUSTMENT LOCK SCREEN MOTION MOTION TIME  MOTION TIME  Power On Delay OSD ROTATION LANGUAGE TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEMPERATURE FAN SENSOR CAUSE OF LAST STANBY MODE Command Direction Parameter Reply ALCK ADJUSTMENT UNLOCKED ADJUSTMENT LOCKED OFLD LED ON...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    RGB input terminal is used. • Fan has a problem. Turn off the monitor and request repair from your SHARP dealer. • When the internal temperature of the monitor rises excessively, the brightness of the backlight decreases in order to prevent high-temperature-related problems.
  • Page 52 • Internal temperature rises quickly if dust accumulates inside the monitor or around the vents. Remove dust if possible. Ask Sharp dealer about removing internal dust. The monitor sometimes makes a cracking sound.
  • Page 53: Specifications

    * Through output for the analog computer input signal. Does not support plug and play. As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product imporovement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 54 Specifications DDC (plug and play) The monitor supports the VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) standard. DDC is a signal standard for plug and play between monitors and computers. Information about resolution and other parameters is exchanged between the two. This function can be used if the computer supports DDC and it has been configured to detect plug-and-play monitors.
  • Page 55 PC digital RGB input terminal pins (DVI-D  pin) Function TMDS data 2- N.C. TMDS data 2+ +5 V TMDS data 2/4 shield N.C. Hot-plug detection N.C. TMDS data 0- DDC clock TMDS data 0+ DDC data TMDS data 0/5 shield N.C.
  • Page 56: Dimensional Drawings

    Note that screw hole depth of the monitor is 15mm. Loose holding may cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. The screw and hole should come together with over 5mm length of thread. SHARP recommends using mounting interface that comply with UL1678 standard.

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