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Batteries are collected at points of sale. Return is free of charge. If the equipment has been used for BUSINESS PURPOSES, please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about take-back. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back. Small equipment (and small quantities) might be taken back by your local collection facility.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within a triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric...
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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) 19. Batteries — Incorrect use of batteries may cause the batteries to burst or ignite. A leaky battery may corrode the equipment, dirty your hands or spoil your clothing. In order to avoid these problems, make sure to observe the precautions below: •...
- Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects. - Unplug the power cord if it is not used for a long time. - Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no - Do not attempt to repair the power cord if it is broken responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or or malfunctioning.
Adhere to the following. Failing to adhere to the following [PN-R706/PN-R606] may cause malfunctions. Unit: inch [mm] - The PN-R706/PN-R606 can be tilted by up to 90 degrees 7-7/8 [200] upward and by up to 45 degrees downward. 5/16 [7] - The PN-R556/PN-R496/PN-R426 can be tilted by up to 90 degrees upward and downward.
Ceiling mounting bracket: 4 Ceiling mounting bracket fixing screw: 12 * SHARP Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without permission. * For environmental protection! Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Follow the disposal instructions for your area.
Part Names [PN-R706/PN-R606] nFront view nRear view [PN-R556/PN-R496/PN-R426] nFront view nRear view * How to pull out the power LED/remote control sensor Pull out Store Lever Power LED / Remote control sensor • Slide the lever on the rear of the monitor to pull out the power LED/remote control sensor.
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22. Audio input terminal (See page 12.) 23. Handle (PN-R706/PN-R606 only; two handles on the PN-R606) Caution • Consult your SHARP dealer for attachment/detachment of optional parts. nRemote control unit 1. Signal transmitter 2. Operation buttons (See pages 17 and 19.)
Connecting Peripheral Equipment • The audio input terminals used in each input mode are Caution factory-set as follows. • Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect Audio input terminal the plug from the power outlet before connecting/ Input mode (Factory setting) disconnecting cables.
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Connecting Peripheral Equipment 2. HDMI1 input terminal 3. HDMI2 input terminal • Use a commercially available HDMI cable (conforming to the HDMI standard). • Select the audio input terminal to be used in HDMI1 or HDMI2 of AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu. When HDMI is selected, connection to the audio input terminal is unnecessary.
Connecting the Power Cord Caution • Use only the power cord supplied with the monitor. 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC input terminal. 3. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power outlet. Main power switch AC input terminal Power cord (Supplied)
Ceiling mounting bracket installation position installation position Protrusion [PN-R556/PN-R496/PN-R426] Ceiling mounting bracket fixing screw Ceiling mounting bracket installation position Ceiling mounting bracket Protrusion Caution • When hanging the monitor from a ceiling, contact an authorized SHARP dealer. A special installation is required.
The remote control can be operated even when the remote control sensor is stored inside the monitor. Point the remote control toward the remote control sensor on the bottom of the monitor (or the right side of the monitor if using portrait orientation). [PN-R706/PN-R606] For the monitor in landscape orientation For the monitor in portrait orientation 10º...
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20º 10º 10º 10º10º Remote control sensor out Point the remote control toward the remote control sensor on the front of the monitor. [PN-R706/PN-R606] For the monitor in landscape orientation For the monitor in portrait orientation 16.4 feet Remote control...
MONITOR ON button/MONITOR OFF button on the remote button off and back on, always wait for at least 5 seconds. control unit. A short interval may result in a malfunction. [PN-R706/PN-R606] Turning on the main power Power LED Power button...
• If you already set the time but the date/time setting screen appears when the power is turned on, the internal battery may be exhausted. Please contact an authorized SHARP servicing dealer or service center for assistance with battery replacement.
01/01/2017 SUN 00:00:00 INPUT MODE D-SUB[RGB] SIZE WIDE COLOR MODE BRIGHT VOLUME ID No. REMOTE No. MODEL PN-R706 VERSION ×.×.××.× STATUS 0000-000000-00-0000 END:[RETURN] 1 9 2 0 x 1 0 8 0 V: 60 Hz H: 67.5 kHz INFORMATION2 01/01/2017 SUN 00:00:00...
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Basic Operation 12. OPTION Switch the input mode to OPTION. 13. DP (DisplayPort) Switch the input mode to DisplayPort. 14. SIZE (Screen size selection) The menu is displayed. Press to select the screen size. (See page 21.) 15. PIP/PbyP Each time you press the button, PIP MODES switches in the following order: OFF →...
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Basic Operation nSwitching the screen size Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal. WIDE Displays image so it fills the entire screen. ZOOM 1 The image is enlarged to fill the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio. The edges of the image may be cut off.
Menu Items Displaying the menu screen TIPS • The menu will differ depending on the input mode. Video and audio adjustment and settings of various functions • The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu performed for about 15 seconds.
Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. nSCREEN You can move the menu screen display position each time the INFORMATION button is pressed. AUTO (D-SUB[RGB]) The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are automatically adjusted. Pressing the ENTER button performs adjustment.
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Menu Items nPICTURE You can move the menu screen display position each time the INFORMATION button is pressed. BRIGHT Adjusts the backlight brightness. CONTRAST Adjusts the difference between the bright and dark portions of the image. BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals. TINT Adjusts the hue.
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Menu Items ADVANCED AUTO (D-SUB[RGB]) The ANALOG GAIN and ANALOG OFFSET are automatically adjusted. Pressing the ENTER button performs adjustment. ANALOG GAIN (D-SUB[RGB]) Adjusts the bright portions of the video input signal. ANALOG OFFSET (D-SUB[RGB]) Adjusts the dark portions of the video input signal. Reduce the image noise.
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Menu Items nSETUP DATE/TIME SETTING Set the date and time. Press to select the date and time, and press to change the numerical values. Set the date in “Day/Month/Year” order. Set the time on a 24-hour basis. (Factory default) DATE/TIME FORMAT Sets the date/time display format.
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Menu Items START INPUT MODE You can set the input mode that will be in effect when the power is turned on. When this is set to LAST INPUT MODE, the input mode when the power was last turned off will appear. COMMUNICATION SETTING RS-232C/LAN SELECT Selects the method with which to control the monitor from the computer.
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Menu Items nMONITOR PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE INSTALL LANDSCAPE ..Landscape orientation PORTRAIT ..Portrait orientation HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION OFF ....Portrait/landscape installation UPWARD ....The display screen faces up. DOWNWARD ..The display screen faces down. ROTATE 180° If video is upside down when the monitor is installed in portrait orientation, you can rotate the video 180 degrees. Interlaced signals may not be displayed properly.
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Menu Items nMULTI/PIP MULTI ENLARGE (See page 31.) Sets whether or not to use the enlarge function. ADVANCED (ENLARGE) ENLARGE H / ENLARGE V ..Sets the number of screen splits (number of monitors) in the horizontal/vertical direction used for the enlargement. ENLARGE-POS ..
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Menu Items nOTHERS SCREEN MOTION PATTERN Residual images are reduced by moving the screen. OFF ....SCREEN MOTION function is disabled. PATTERN1 ..The whole screen moves vertically and horizontally. PATTERN2 ..A black screen spreads from the bottom of the screen and then shrinks to the bottom of the screen. If the monitor is installed in the portrait orientation, a black screen spreads from the right end of the screen and then shrinks to the right end of the screen.
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Menu Items nDual screen display nEnlarge You can display two screens simultaneously. • You can align several monitors and integrate them into a Set this function with PIP MODES of PIP/PbyP in the MULTI/ single large screen to display. PIP menu. •...
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Menu Items nSCHEDULE (6) BRIGHT Sets the brightness when changing the screen brightness at You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off. a specified time. Set this function with SCHEDULE in the SETUP menu. (See page 26.) Caution D-SUB[RGB] SCHEDULE...
Menu Items nAbout remote control numbers Adjustments for computer screen display If there is the chance that you will operate the wrong set from nAutomatic adjustment the remote control, you can prevent this from happening by changing the remote control numbers to different values in When you use the D-SUB[RGB] to display a computer screen advance.
Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) You can reset the settings to the factory default settings or OSD DISPLAY restrict operations. Shows/hides the menu, modes and messages. The FUNCTION screen cannot be hidden. 1. Press the FUNCTION button, and then press the MENU ON 1 ....
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Communication conditions You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM port) on the PC. You can also connect multiple monitors via a daisy chain by Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match using a PC.
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nResponse code format nCommunication interval When a command has been executed correctly • After OK or ERR is returned, you must send the following commands. Return code To set a timeout for the command response, specify 10 , 0A seconds or longer.
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nCommands for ID control IDLK ..The parameter of this command sets the ID number of the monitor. The monitor is subject to all The command examples shown on this page assume the subsequent commands. following connection and ID number set up.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nRepeater control Setting of the GAMMA user data This system has a function to allow setting of multiple nTo transfer the GAMMA user data monitors connected in a daisy chain using a single command. This function is called repeater control.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 35.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 35), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”.
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) SCREEN menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents AUTO ASNC When the input mode is D-SUB[RGB]. CLOCK CLCK 0-1200 0-1200 When the input mode is D-SUB[RGB]. Varies depending on the signal. PHASE PHSE 0-63 0-63 When the input mode is D-SUB[RGB].
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) PICTURE menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents BRIGHT VLMP 0-31 0-31 CONTRAST CONT 0-60 0-60 BLACK LEVEL BLVL 0-60 0-60 TINT TINT 0-60 0-60 COLORS COLR 0-60 0-60 SHARPNESS SHRP 0-24 0-24 COLOR COLOR MODE...
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) AUDIO menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents TREBLE AUTR -5-5 -5-5 ○ BASS AUBS -5-5 -5-5 BALANCE AUBL -10-10 -10-10 RESET ARST SETUP menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents DATE/TIME SETTING DATE AABBCCDDEE...
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents ID SETTING ID No. SET IDST 0-255 Sets the monitor’s ID number. (“0” means “no ID number”.) 0-255 Returns the monitor’s ID number. ID NO. SETTING IDSL 1-255 Set a monitor’s ID number to send a command.
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) MULTI/PIP menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents ENLARGE ENLG 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON ENLARGE MODE EMAG 1-4 1: 2 x 2, 2: 3 x 3, 3: 4 x 4, 4: 5 x 5 EMHV 12(21)-55 12(21)-55 1 x 2 (2 x 1) to 5 x 5 (“m x n”...
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents PIP MODES MWIN 0-3 0: OFF, 1: PIP, 2: PbyP, 3: PbyP2 PIP SIZE MPSZ 1-64 1-64 PIP POS THE LONGEST MHPS 0-100 DIRECTION 0-100 THE SHORTEST MVPS 0-100 DIRECTION...
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Others Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents SCREEN SIZE WIDE 1-5 1: WIDE, 2: NORMAL, 3: Dot by Dot, 4: ZOOM1, 5: ZOOM2 ○ VOLUME VOLM 0-31 0-31 MUTE AUDIO MUTE 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON INFORMATION MODEL INF1...
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) Settings to connect to a LAN Your monitor can be connected to a LAN allowing you to control it from a computer on the LAN. You can also configure the monitor to send e-mail notification Set the monitor’s IP address and subnet mask to match the when it has a problem.
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nTo set from a computer 7. Temporarily change the IP address and subnet mask. To access the monitor as it is shipped from the factory, set When the monitor is connected to a computer, LAN settings as follows.
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) Controlling with a computer 6. Click on “LAN SETUP” under NETWORK. n Basic operation You use the web browser on a computer on the LAN to control the monitor. 1. Launch the web browser on the computer. 2.
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nINFORMATION nADJUSTMENT Information about this monitor appears. You can adjust these settings which are also available on the monitor’s menu. • SCREEN (See page 23.) • PICTURE (See page 24.) • PICTURE (ADVANCED) (See page 25.) •...
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nNETWORK (LAN SETUP) nNETWORK (SECURITY) This screen allows you to set the settings necessary when the This screen allows you to specify the security-related settings. monitor is connected to a LAN. USER NAME / PASSWORD DHCP CLIENT Sets up a user name and password to restrict access to this If your LAN has a DHCP server and you wish to obtain an...
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nNETWORK (GENERAL) nMAIL (ORIGINATOR) This screen allows you to specify the general LAN settings. This screen allows you to configure the e-mail sent periodically or when the monitor has an error. The settings depend on the configuration of your LAN. Ask your LAN administrator for details.
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nMAIL (RECIPIENT) nMAIL (PERIODICAL) This screen allows you to specify the recipients of the e-mail When PERIODICAL for CONDITION of MAIL (RECIPIENT) is sent periodically or when the monitor has an error. checked, set the date and time to send the mail. RECIPIENT E-MAIL ADDRESSES DAY OF THE WEEK Specify the e-mail addresses to send error notification e-mail...
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Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nSNMP Caution You can configure settings related to SNMP. • After you set SNMP, click [Switch the main power of monitor off and on now.] or turn off the monitor and then turn it on again with the main power switch. When the monitor restarts, wait about 30 seconds and then start the next operation.
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) nCrestron Connected 1. Display below information. • Display Name Display the Crestron Connected control menu. • Mac Address Control Menu • Resolution 2. Display below status. • Power Status • Input Help Sends or receives messages to the administrators who uses 1.
• Check the setting of BALANCE for AUDIO menu. (See • Hardware has a problem. Turn off the monitor and request page 25.) repair from your SHARP dealer. (When STATUS ALERT is set to OSD & LED. This varies There is a picture but no sound.
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Internal temperature rises quickly if the vents on the monitor are blocked. - 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.
POWER SAVE MODE is set to OFF: 0.8 W As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from...
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POWER SAVE MODE is set to OFF: 0.8 W As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from...
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When mounting the monitor, be sure to use a wall-mount bracket that complies with the VESA-compatible mounting method. SHARP recommends using M6 screws and tighten the screws. Note that screw hole depth of the monitor is 9/16 inch (14 mm). Loose mounting may cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
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When mounting the monitor, be sure to use a wall-mount bracket that complies with the VESA-compatible mounting method. SHARP recommends using M6 screws and tighten the screws. Note that screw hole depth of the monitor is 3/8 inch (10 mm). Loose mounting may cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
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2.5 W* 2.5 W* *1 In order from the top, the values are for the PN-R706, PN-R606, PN-R556, PN-R496, and PN-R426. *2 When SUPPLY USB POWER is set to POWER ON ONLY and no optional part is attached. nCompatible signal timing (PC)
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Specifications nDVI-D input terminal pins nRS-232C output terminal pins (DVI-D 24 pin) (D-sub 9 pin) Function Function Function Function TMDS data 2- 13 N.C. N.C. N.C. TMDS data 2+ 14 +5V Received data N.C. TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND Transmitted data N.C.
• When using the monitor laying flat on a surface (when the monitor is tilted 20 degrees or more upward or downward from the perpendicular in relation to a level surface), consult an authorized SHARP dealer because there are some specific mounting conditions. (See page 7.)