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  • Page 1 PN-K321 LCD MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the Model No.: product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located in the rear of the product. Serial No.: U.S.A. ONLY...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    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...

  • Page 4: 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 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate counter measures. To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the following terminals: HDMI input terminal and DisplayPort input terminal.

  • Page 6: Tips And Safety Instructions

    LED backlight. This LED backlight is exclusive to this product and must be replaced by an authorized SHARP servicing dealer or service center. * Please contact your local SHARP servicing dealer or service center for assistance.

  • Page 7: Mounting Precautions

    2 [5] For the monitor in portrait orientation Unit: inch [cm] 7-7/8 [20] Vertical sticker (Operation buttons) 2 [5] * When you install this monitor on a wall, the monitor emits heat during operation, please be aware that this heat may discolor or alter the wall. • If it is difficult to provide sufficient space for any reason such as the installation of the monitor inside a housing, or if the ambient temperature may be outside of the range of 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C), install a fan or take other measures to keep the ambient temperature within the required range. • Do not block any ventilation openings. If the temperature inside the monitor rises, this could lead to a malfunction. Cover • Do not place the monitor on a device which generates heat. Sharp logo Vertical sticker (Logo)

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

     Vertical sticker (Blank): 1  Horizontal sticker (Operation buttons): 1  Cover Sharp logo: 1 Place this sticker onto the SHARP logo to cover the logo. * Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without permission.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Part Names nFront view 1. LCD panel 2. Power LED (See page 15.) nRear view 1. Speakers 13. Power button ( ) (See page 16.) 2. Vents 14. Brightness adjustment button ( ) (See page 16.) 3. Attachment plate (for stand) 15.

  • Page 10: Installing The Stand (Supplied)

    Installing the stand (supplied) 5. Fasten the stand to the monitor with the supplied Caution screws (M4 x 10 with washers) (x4). • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. Use the supplied hex wrench. • Firmly tighten the installation screws (supplied) with the hex wrench (supplied).
  • Page 11 Installing the stand (supplied) nHeight/angle adjustment • Adjusting the height Adjust to a height that is easy to view. Approx. 5-29/32inch (15cm) TIPS • The height cannot be adjusted in a vertical installation. • Adjusting the angle Adjust to an angle that is easy to view. Approx.25° Approx.5° Approx.45° Approx.45° Caution • When moving the monitor, be sure to grasp only the frame. Grasping and applying pressure to the LCD panel may damage it. • Take care not to pinch your fingers. • If you are installing the monitor in landscape orientation, take caution when adjusting the angle at a raised height, so that it does not topple.

  • Page 12: Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    Connecting Peripheral Equipment 4. DisplayPort input terminal Caution • Use the supplied DisplayPort cable. • Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect • Select the audio input terminal to be used in DisplayPort the plug from the power outlet before connecting/ of AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Caution • Use only the power cord and AC adapter supplied with the monitor. 1. Turn off the main power switch. 2. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the power cord (supplied). 3. Connect the AC adapter (supplied) to the AC input terminal. 4.

  • Page 14: Binding Cables

    Binding Cables nFastening the cables The cables connected to the terminals on the rear of the monitor can be fastened with the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamps to the attachment parts on the back of the monitor and the stand, and bind the cables. Cable Cable clamp attachment...

  • Page 15: Turning Power On/Off

    Turning Power On/Off Turning power on/off Caution • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or Press the power button ( ) to turn the power ON/OFF. playback device. Power button ( ) Turning on the main power Power LED Power lamp status Status of the monitor...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 6. [MENU/ENTER] button Displays and turns off the menu screen. (See page 18.) Settings can be entered when the menu screen is displayed. 7. [INPUT/RETURN] button The input selection menu is displayed. Press the [VOL+/ ]/[VOL-/ ] buttons to select the input mode, and press [INPUT/RETURN] button to enter.
  • Page 17 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 PC input Displays image so it fills the entire screen. AV input An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is stretched to fill the entire screen.

  • Page 18: Menu Items

    Menu Items Displaying the menu screen TIPS • The menu will differ depending on the input mode. Video adjustment and settings of various functions are • The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is enabled. This section describes how to use the menu items. performed for about 15 seconds. See pages 19 to 21 for details of each menu items. nMenu screen display Caution • Do not turn the main power switch off while the menu items...

  • Page 19: Menu Item Details

    Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. nPICTURE 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.
  • Page 20 Menu Items nSETUP LANGUAGE Sets the display language for the menu screen. INPUT SELECT HDMI1/HDMI2 Select the input modes to be used for the PC/AV HDMI1 and HDMI2 input terminals. HDMI DUAL To use HDMI DUAL, select ON. AUDIO SELECT Selects the terminal used to input audio signals in each input mode.
  • Page 21 Menu Items nOTHERS SCREEN MOTION PATTERN Residual images are reduced by moving the screen. OFF ....SCREEN MOTION function is disabled. PATTERN1 PATTERN2 PATTERN1 ..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 left end of the screen and then shrinks to the left end of the screen.

  • Page 22: Ndual Screen Display

    Menu Items nDual screen display Two screens can be displayed by selecting PbyP mode. Set this function with “PbyP MODE” in the PbyP menu. PbyP A main screen and a sub screen are displayed in a Main line. screen screen * The currently selected input signal is displayed on the main screen.

  • Page 23: Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (Function)

    Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) You can return the settings to their factory-preset values and TEMPERATURE ALERT restrict operations. Selects the notification method for an abnormal temperature. 1. Hold down the [MENU/ENTER] button and [INPUT/ OFF ....Do not notify about an abnormal RETURN] button at the same time until “F”...

  • Page 24: Controlling The Monitor With A Pc (Rs-232C)

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Communication procedure You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM port) on the PC. nCommand format PC connection When a command is sent from the PC to the monitor, the monitor operates according to the received command and Connect the COM port on the PC (RS-232C connector) to the sends a response message to the PC.
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Rs-232C Command Table

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 24.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (See page 24.), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”.

  • Page 27: Picture Menu

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) PICTURE menu Parameter Reply Function Command Direction 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...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) SETUP menu Parameter Reply Control/Response contents Function Command Direction LANGUAGE LANG 14 ENGLISH 1 DEUTSCH 2 FRANÇAIS ○ 3 ITALIANO 4 ESPAÑOL 5 РУССКИЙ INPUT HDMI1 HDSL 0-1 0: PC HDMI, 1: AV HDMI ○...
  • Page 29 Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Initialization/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents ALL RESET RSET ○ ADJUSTMENT LOCK ALCK 0-2 0: OFF, 1:ON 1, 2:ON 2 ○ OSD DISPLAY LOSD 0-2 0: ON 1, 1: OFF, 2: ON 2 ○...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • Is the video card MST (Multi Stream) compatible? If not, set - Internal temperature rises quickly if dust accumulates to SST (Single Stream). inside the monitor or around the vents. Remove dust if possible. Ask SHARP dealer about removing internal dust.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    *2 When using the monitor in DC19.5 V : 87 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...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Specifications nCompatible signal timing (PC) HDMI1 Screen resolution Vsync DisplayPort HDMI DUAL or HDMI2 VESA 640×480 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 800×600 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 848×480 60Hz 1024×768 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 1152×864 75Hz 1280×768 60Hz 75Hz 1280×800 60Hz 1280×960 60Hz 1280×1024 60Hz 75Hz 1360×768...
  • Page 34 Specifications nCompatible signal timing (AV) Screen resolution Frequency HDMI 1920 × 1080p 24Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1920 × 1080i 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 1280 × 720p 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 720 × 576p 50Hz 720 × 480p 59.94Hz 60Hz 640 × 480p(VGA) 59.94Hz 60Hz 720(1440) ×...
  • Page 35 Specifications DisplayPort input terminal pins PC/AV HDMI input terminal pins (DisplayPort 20 pin) (HDMI Connector) Function Function Function Function MainLane 3- TMDS data 2+ TMDS clock shield 12 MainLane 0+ TMDS data 2 shield 12 TMDS clock- MainLane 3+ 13 Gnd TMDS data 2- 13 CEC MainLane 2-...

  • Page 36: Mounting Precautions (For Sharp Dealers And Service Engineers)

    Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers) nToppling prevention • When installing, removing or moving the monitor, ensure that this is carried out by at least 2 people. Caution • Be sure to use a wall-mount bracket designed or •...
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