ENGLISH LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI ENGLISH ...... E1 FRANÇAIS ....
ENGLISH PN-455RU LCD MONITOR ENGLISH IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the product’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located in the rear of the product. Model No.: Serial No.: U.S.A. ONLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. U.S.A. ONLY CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord as it is. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ENGLISH 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. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) 15. 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. 16.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH - The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor is made with the application of high precision technology. However, there may be minute points on the screen where pixels never light or are permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed from an acute angle there may be uneven colors or brightness. Please note that these are not malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs and will not affect the performance of the monitor.
Contents Introduction IMPORTANT INFORMATION . ...................................................................................1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER . .....................................................................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . .........................................................................................3 Tips and safety INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................5 Supplied Accessories.....................................
Supplied Accessories ENGLISH Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer. Liquid Crystal Display (1) Power cord (1) CD-ROM (1) Logo sticker Cable clamp (2) INPUT (Approx. 13.
Part Names Front view LCD panel INPUT Remote control sensor (See page 18.) INPUT Input switch (See page 20.) Power switch (see page 19) 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. Main power switch Rear view AC input terminal (See page 15.) SPEAKER +R- -L+ 6Ω 7W 6Ω 7W This terminal is not available. Audio input terminal (See page 12.) External speaker terminals (left) (See page 14.) S-video input terminal (See page 12.
ENGLISH Signal transmitter POWER button (See page 19.) MUTE button (See page 20.) VOL +/- buttons (See page 20.) INPUT button (See page 20.) MENU button (See page 23.) Cursor control ( / / / ) buttons (See page 23.) BRIGHT +/- buttons (See page 20.) DISPLAY button (See page 21.) SIZE button (See page 20.) MODE button (See page 21.
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.
Connecting Peripheral Equipment ENGLISH 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 PC audio input terminal DVI-D IN PC AUDIO IN Connect using a DVI cable (commercially available). Connect using a PC audio cable (commercially available).
Connecting Peripheral Equipment (Continued) Connection with AV equipment Connection with AV equipment with component video output Component video input terminals Cr/Pr Audio input terminals Cb/Pb AUDIO IN R L Y COMPONENT IN Connect using component (BNC) cables (commercially available). Connect using audio (RCA pin) cables (commercially available).
ENGLISH Other terminals Audio output terminals (See page 8.) • 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). • The audio output varies depending on the input mode selection: When the input mode is “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG”, the audio from the PC audio input terminal is output.
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 Red Red SPEAKER +R- -L+ 6Ω 7W 6Ω 7W External speaker terminals (left) External speaker terminals (right) Connecting the speaker cables 1.While pushing the tab, insert the tip of the cable. 2.Release the tab. 1. 2. Caution Make sure to connect the speaker terminal and cable polarity ( , ) properly. The speaker terminals have plus and minus polarity.
Connecting the Power Cord ENGLISH 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. Plug the power cord (supplied) into the AC power outlet. Main power switch Turn off the main power switch. 1 ▼ Rear view Power outlet 3 2 AC input terminal Power cord Disconnecting the power cord 1. Confirm that the main power switch is set to “OFF”. 2.
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 PC analog RGB input terminal ▼ Second monitor PC analog RGB input terminal PC analog signal (RGB) cable (commercially available) Shows the signal flow To PC analog RGB output terminal TIPS • Multiple monitors cannot be connected in a daisy chain for audio.
Binding Cables ENGLISH 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. Cable clamp positions Handle attachment 1 2 Band Fastened part 3 Hole for the Power cord clamp Cable clamp Power card clamp Fastening the power cord 1.
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. 3. Close the cover. TIPS • The supplied batteries (2 “AA” size batteries) may become exhausted faster depending on the storage condition.
Turning Power On/Off ENGLISH 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. Turning on the main power switch When the main power switch is off, the monitor cannot be turned on using the POWER button on the remote control unit. Main power switch Set the main power switch to the “on” position.
Basic Operation Generally the monitor is operated using the remote control unit. INPUT (Input mode selection) The input mode selection menu is displayed. Press or to select the input terminal, and press to change 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. (See page 8.
ENGLISH MODE (Screen mode selection) Each time you press this button, the screen mode changes in the following order: • STD (Standard) → OFFICE *1 → VIVID → sRGB *2 → STD... *1 Display brightness is lowerde. (This mode saves power.) *2 When the input mode is DIGITAL/ANALOG. sRGB is international standard of color representation specified by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).
Basic Operation (Continued) 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 ZOOM 1 An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is stretched to fill the entire screen. An image with a 4:3 aspect ratio is enlarged to fill the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.The upper and lower portion of the image may be cut off.
Menu Items ENGLISH 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 MENU button • Displays and turns off the menu screen. • Switches menu screens. Cursor control (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) • / : Selects a desired item on the screen. • / : Adjusts the selected item.
Menu Items (Continued) 4. Press (or ) to adjust the setting. GAIN CONTROL ANALOG MANUAL BLACK LEVEL 15 CONTRAST 25 1024x768 5. Press AUTO MENU V: 60 Hz H: 48.4 kHz to close the menu screen. The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 seconds. TIPS • The menu displayed when you press MENU will differ depending on the input mode selection. (See pages 25 to 27.
ENGLISH Menu Option Reference Chart DIGITAL GAIN CONTROL (See page 28.) COLOR CONTROL (See page 28.) MODE SELECT 1 (See page 29.) BLACK LEVEL CONTRAST WHITE BALANCE COPY TO USER GAMMA BEZEL ENLARGE ENLARGE-POS MULTI ZOOM AUDIO 0 to 31 0 to 31 1.8, 2.2, 2.
Menu Items (Continued) ANALOG ADJUSTMENT (See page 28.) GAIN CONTROL (See page 28.) COLOR CONTROL (See page 28.) MODE SELECT1 (See page 29.) MANUAL AUTO RESET CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 MANUAL AUTO BLACK LEVEL CONTRAST 0 to 31 0 to 31 WHITE BALANCE COPY TO USER GAMMA PRESET USER 1.8, 2.2, 2.
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT (See page 29.) MODE SELECT 1 (See page 29.) MODE SELECT 2 (See page 29.) MODE SELECT 3 (See page 30.) CONTRAST BLACK LEVEL TINT COLORS SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE GAMMA ENGLISH COMPONENT/VIDEO 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 1 to 15 1.8, 2.2, 2.4 TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUDIO OFF TIMER OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION LANGUAGE SCREEN MOTION MOTION TIME 1 MOTION TIME 2 POWER ON DELAY OSD ROTATION ID No.
Menu Items (Continued) Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. ADJUSTMENT (ANALOG) GAIN CONTROL (DIGITAL/ANALOG) [MANUAL / AUTO] [MANUAL / AUTO] (ANALOG) Function Function MANUAL MANUAL AUTO Adjusts CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS (horizontal positioning), and V-POS (vertical positioning). The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are manually adjusted. You can use the adjustment pattern on the supplied CDROM to adjust each parameter.
[CONTRAST] + direction - direction For more contrast For less contrast [MULTI ZOOM] (DIGITAL/ANALOG) Function IMAGE ZOOM H-POS [BLACK LEVEL] + direction - direction Brightens entire video signal. Darkens entire video signal. [TINT] + direction - direction Adjust the hue in the required direction so that the color takes on a green tinge. Adjust the hue in the required direction so that the color takes on a magenta tinge.
Menu Items (Continued) [OSD ROTATION] [PbyP2 POS] Function Function Rotates the menu screen 90 degrees for when the monitor is used in vertical orientation. [ID No. SET] Function Note MODE SELECT 3 [PIP MODES] (See page 31) Function OFF PIP PbyP PbyP2 Sets the display method. Displays one screen. Displays a sub screen inside a main screen. Displays a main screen and a sub screen side by side. Displays a main screen which measures 1280 in width and a sub screen side by side.
ENGLISH 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 “13” (approx. 9,000K). Adjustment Color Adjustment Color Adjustment Color value temperature (K) value temperature (K) value temperature (K) 15 app. 10,000 10 app. 7,500 5 app. 5,000 14 app. 9,500 9 app. 7,000 4 app. 4,500 13 app. 9,000 8 app. 6,500 3 app. 4,000 12 app. 8,500 7 app.
Menu Items (Continued) Enlarge You can set up 4, 9, 16, or 25 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 • AV input signals (COMPONENT/VIDEO) cannot be used for the Enlarge function. • To integrate 9 or more monitors using ANALOG signals, a splitter for the video signal (commercially available) is required.
ENGLISH 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. After the movement stops and the time specified in MOTION TIME 1 elapses again, SCREEN MOTION activates again.
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. 1. After pressing SIZE for about 5 seconds, press The FUNCTION 1 screen will appear. , , , and in that order. FUNCTION 1 ALL RESET ADJUSTMENT LOCK ALL RESET LOCKED UNLOCKED OSD DISPLAY OFF ON LED OFF ON LOCKED UNLOCKED RS-232C 2.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC ENGLISH 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 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. PC connection One-to-one connection with a PC......
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) 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. Connect in the same way to the third and subsequent monitors.
ENGLISH Communication procedure Basic operation 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. Return code C1 C2 C3 C4 Command field (4 prescribed alphanumerical characters) P1 P2 P3 P4 Parameter field (4 character string comprised of: 0-9, +, -, space, ?) Example: VOLM0030 VOLM 30 (“ ” indicates a space.) * Be sure to input 4 characters for the parameter.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) Advanced operation This section explains commands for daisy chain connection. The basic communication procedure is the same as in the “Basic operation” section. 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. Up to 25 monitors can be connected, depending on the length of RS-232C cables and installation environment.
ENGLISH The command examples shown on this page assume the following connection and ID number set up. PC ID number: 1 ID number: 2 ID number: 3 ID number: 4 IDST......A monitor receiving this command sets its own ID number in the parameter field. Example: IDST0001 OK 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” on page 41).
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) 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 ← Searching for monitor with ID number: 2 OK 002 ← Found monitor with ID number: 2 VOLM0030 ← Sets volume of monitor with ID number: 2 to 30. WAIT ← Processing OK 002 ← OK response from monitor with ID number: 2 The IDSL command is VOLM0020 ← Sets volume to 20.
ENGLISH 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. You can use Repeater control function without assigning ID numbers.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) When a command has been executed correctly • Response when no ID number has been set O Return code (0DH, 0AH) K A response is returned when execution of the pertinent command is finished.
W A I When the following commands are used, “WAIT” is returned. In this case, a value will be returned if you wait a while. Do not send any command during this period. Return code (0DH, 0AH) T ENGLISH If execution of the command is taking some time No ID number is attached to WAIT response.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) RS-232C command table Command: Direction: Command field (See page 37.) W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 37), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”. R The returned value indicated under “Reply” can be obtained by setting “????”, “ ?” or “???+” (repeater control) in the parameter field (see page 37). Parameter: Parameter field (See page 37.
Control item WHITE BALANCE THRU Command CTMP Direction WR PRESET USER Parameter Control/Response contents Reply 0 0 1 - 15 1 - 15 99 99 R-CONTRAST CRTR WR 0 - 255 0 - 255 G-CONTRAST CRTG WR 0 - 255 0 - 255 B-CONTRAST CRTB WR 0 - 255 0 - 255 GAMM WR 0-2 0-2 BLACK LEVEL BLVL WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 CONTRAST CONT WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 ENGLISH Picture Adjustment (DIGITAL) Can be used in standby mode Yes GAMMA GAIN CONTROL 0:1.8, 1:2.2, 2:2.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) Picture Adjustment (ANALOG) Control item ADJUSTMENT Command Direction Parameter Control/Response contents Reply Can be used in standby mode Returns ERR (error) in case of DIGITAL, COMPONENT or VIDEO input mode.
Control item VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Command Direction Parameter Control/Response contents Reply CONTRAST CONT WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 BLACK LEVEL BLVL WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 COLOR COLR WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 TINT TINT WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 SHARPNESS SHRP WR 0 - 31 0 - 31 WHITE BALANCE CTMP WR 1 - 15 1 - 15 GAMM WR 0-2 0-2 0:1.8, 1:2.2, 2:2.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (Continued) Control item Command Direction ADJUSTMENT LOCK ALCK WR LED OFLD WR SCREEN MOTION SCSV WR MOTION TIME 1 MOTION TIME 2 Power On Delay MTIM MINT PWOD WR WR WR OSD ROTATION OROT WR LANGUAGE LANG WR TEMPERATURE SENSOR DSTA Parameter Reply 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 - 20 10 - 990 0 1 - 60 0 1 14 1 2 3 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 - 20 10 - 990 0 1 - 60 0 1 14 1 2 3 4 0 1 R 2 3 4 E 48 TEMPERATURE ERRT R FAN SENSOR ERRF R CAUSE OF LAST STANBY MODE STCA W R
Troubleshooting Problem Check item Page • Is the power cord disconnected? • Is the main power switch set to “OFF (O)”? • Is the monitor in standby mode (the power LED illuminating in orange)? • Make sure correct input mode is selected. • If any external equipment is connected, make sure the equipment is operating (playing back). 15 19 19 • Are the batteries inserted with polarity ( , ) aligned? • Are the batteries worn out? • Point the remote control unit toward the monitor’s remote control sensor.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Warning when temperature rises • When the internal temperature of the monitor rises excessively, the brightness of the backlight decreases automatically in order to prevent high-temperature-related problems. When this occurs, “TEMPERATURE” is displayed on the screen and the Power LED flashes red and green alternately. • If the internal temperature rises further, the monitor automatically enters standby mode. (The Power LED continues flashing red and green alternately.
Specifications ENGLISH Product Specifications Model LCD element Max. resolution (pixels) Max. colors Pixel pitch Viewing angle Screen active area inch (mm) Computer input signal Sync signal PN-455RU 45" wide (113.1 cm diagonal) ASV low-reflection black TFT LCD 1920 x 1080 16.77 M colors (8 bits/color) 0.5135mm (H) x 0.5135mm (V) 170° right/left/up/down (contrast ratio ≥10) 38-7/8 x 21-7/8 (985.9 X 554.6) Digital DVI 1.0 standard-compliant, analog RGB (0.
Specifications (Continued) 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. There are several types of DDC, depending on the communication method used. This monitor supports DDC2B.
PC analog RGB input terminal pins (DVI-D 24 pin) (Mini D-sub 15 pin) No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Function TMDS data 2TMDS data 2+ TMDS data 2/4 shield N.C. N.C. DDC clock DDC data N.C. TMDS data 1TMDS data 1+ TMDS data 1/3 shield N.C. No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Function N.C. +5 V GND Hot-plug detection TMDS data 0TMDS data 0+ TMDS data 0/5 shield N.C. N.C. TMDS clock shield TMDS clock+ TMDS clock- No.
Dimensional Drawings Note that the values shown are approximate values. Unit: inch [mm] 42-7/8[1089] 3-3/4[96] 1/4[7] 30-3/4[780] 25-3/8[645] 24-1/8[614] Opening height(21-7/8[557]) Opening width(39[991]) VESA holes (M6, 15mm in depth x 6 holes) 7-7/8[200] 4-5/8[119] 15-3/4[400] When mounting the monitor, be sure to use a wall-mount / ceiling-mount bracket they comply with the VESA-compatible mounting method. SHARP recommends using M6 screws and tighten the screws.
