PN-U553 PN-U473 PN-U423 LCD MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL
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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. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
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: • Use the specified batteries only. • Install the batteries with due attention to the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of the batteries according to the instructions in the compartment. • Do not mix old and new batteries.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS • This product is for use indoors. • A mounting bracket compliant with VESA specifications is required. • Since the monitor is heavy, consult your dealer before installing, removing or moving the monitor. • Do not hold the monitor by the speakers. • 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.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION.............................................3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER...............................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................4 TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................6 MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS.............................................7 Supplied Components......................................................8 Part Names........................................................................
Part Names nFront view nRear view 7 6 1 22 23 8 * 24 9 8 5 10 4 5 4 11 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 Guideline 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LCD panel Power LED (See page 16.) Remote control sensor (See page 15.) Input switch (See page 18.) Power switch (See page 16.) * The Input switch and Power switch are located on the back of the monitor. Use the position of the slot on the front as a guideline for operation of the switches. (The switch with the protrusion is the Power switch.) 6.
Part Names nRemote control unit 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 10 5 6 E 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Signal transmitter POWER button (See page 16.) MUTE button (See page 18.) VOL +/- buttons (See page 18.) BRIGHT +/- buttons (See page 18.) Cursor control ( / / / ) buttons DISPLAY button (See page 18.) MODE button (See page 18.) INPUT button (See page 18.) MENU button (See page 18.) ENTER button (See page 18.) RETURN button (See page 18.) SIZE button (See page 18.
Connecting Peripheral Equipment 10 8 11 12 13 1 2 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. • Be careful not to confuse the input terminal with the output terminal when connecting cables. Accidentally reversing cables connected to the input and output terminals may cause malfunctions and the other problems.
Connecting Peripheral Equipment 7. Audio1 input terminal • Use an audio cable without resistance. • Set the audio input terminal to be used in each input mode in AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu. 8. Audio2 input terminals • Set the audio input terminal to be used in each input mode in AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu. 9. DVI-D output terminal • When the input mode is set to DVI-D, the video of the DVI-D input can be output to an external device.
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.
Binding Cables The cables connected to the terminals on the rear of the monitor can be fastened with the cable clamp. Attach the cable clamp into the cable clamp attachment on the rear of the monitor and fasten the cables.
Preparing the Remote Control Unit Installing the batteries Remote control operation range 1. Press the cover gently and slide it in the direction of the arrow. The operation range of the remote control unit is approx. 16.4 feet (5 m) at an angle of approx 10° from the center to the top/ bottom/right/left of the remote control sensor. 2. See the instructions in the compartment and put in the supplied batteries (R-6 (“AA” size) x 2) with their plus (+) and minus (-) sides oriented correctly. 3.
Turning Power On/Off Caution • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or playback device. Turning power on/off Press the POWER button or POWER switch to turn the power ON/OFF. Turning on the main power Power switch Main power switch Power LED Status Caution • The main power must be turned on/off with the main power switch. Do not connect/disconnect the power cord or turn the breaker on/off while the main power switch is on.
Turning Power On/Off nOperation mode When the monitor is turned on for the first time after being shipped from the factory, the operation mode setting screen will be displayed. Set it to MODE1 or MODE2. MODE1.....OFF IF NO OPERATION is set to ON, and STANDBY MODE is set to LOW POWER. (These settings can not be changed.) If there is no operation for 4 hours or more, the monitor automatically enters standby mode. Power consumption in standby mode is also minimized. MODE2.....Will perform standard operation.
Basic Operation 4. VOL +/- (Volume adjustment) Pressing or displays the VOLUME menu when the menu screen is not displayed. 1 VOLUME 2 3 Press or to adjust the volume of the sound. * If you do not press any buttons for about 5 seconds, the VOLUME menu automatically disappears. 4 5 6 5. BRIGHT +/- (Brightness adjustment) Pressing or displays the BRIGHT menu when the menu screen is not displayed. 7 BRIGHT 8 9 1. INPUT (Input mode selection) or to select the input The menu is displayed.
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. NORMAL Displays image so it fills the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the input signals. Dot by Dot Displays the dots of the input signals as the corresponding dots on the screen. CUSTOM Displays the image at the size set with CUSTOM ZOOM in the SCREEN menu.
Menu Items Displaying the menu screen TIPS Video and audio adjustment and settings of various functions are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu items. See pages 21 to 27 for details of each menu items. • The menu will differ depending on the input mode. • The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 45 seconds. nMenu screen display Caution 1 • Do not turn the main power switch off while the menu items are being displayed.
Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. nSCREEN AUTO (D-SUB) The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are automatically adjusted. ENTER Pressing performs adjustment. Use this automatic adjustment when you use the D-SUB to display a PC screen for the first time or when you change the setting of the PC. (See page 28.) SELF ADJUST (D-SUB) On a D-SUB screen, specify whether to perform screen adjustment automatically or not.
Menu Items nPICTURE BRIGHT Adjusts the backlight brightness. (In PIP mode, the main side setting is reflected in the image.) CONTRAST Adjusts the difference between the bright and dark portions of the image. BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the video signals. TINT (HDMI/COMPONENT/VIDEO) Adjusts the hue. Selecting + changes the color towards green, and selecting - changes it towards magenta. COLORS (HDMI/COMPONENT/VIDEO) Adjusts the color intensity. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Menu Items nAUDIO TREBLE Adjusts the volume of treble-level sound. BASS Adjusts the volume of bass-level sound. BALANCE Adjusts the balance of the audio sound between right and left. RESET Resets the values of the AUDIO menu items to the factory preset values. ENTER . Select “ON” and then press nSETUP DATE/TIME SETTING to select the date and time, and press or Set the date and time. Press Set the date in “Year/Month/Day” order. Set the time on a 24-hour basis. SCHEDULE (See page 27.
Menu Items nMONITOR MONITOR Select the installation direction of the monitor. LANDSCAPE.............Landscape orientation PORTRAIT................Portrait orientation OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of menu screen. OSD V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical display position of menu screen. OPERATION MODE MODE1.......OFF IF NO OPERATION is set to ON, and STANDBY MODE is set to LOW POWER. (These settings can not be changed.) MODE2.......Will perform standard operation.
Menu Items nOTHERS SCREEN MOTION Residual images can be reduced by moving the entire screen vertically and horizontally. Set the time (operating interval) until the screen moves. POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT determines whether or not to switch modes from no signal to the input signal standby mode. When the input mode is DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, or D-SUB, or when the input mode is COMPONENT or VIDEO, the settings of each can be configured. LOGO SCREEN Sets whether or not to display the logo screen.
Menu Items nDual screen display nEnlarge You can display two screens simultaneously. Set this function with PIP MODES of PIP/PbyP in the MULTI/ PIP menu. PIP A sub screen is displayed inside a main screen. Main screen Sub screen PbyP Main screen Sub screen PbyP2 Main screen Sub screen A main screen and a sub screen are displayed in a line. Displays a main screen which measures 1440 pixels in the longest direction and a sub screen in a line.
Menu Items nSCHEDULE Caution You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off. Set this function with SCHEDULE in the SETUP menu. (See page 23.) D-SUB SCHEDULE (1) XXXX / XX / XX (2) ON –:– (5) 1920x1080 XX XX : XX : XX (3) OFF (4) INPUT –:– – TIPS EVERY DAY MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN EVERY WEEK V: 60 Hz H: 67.5 kHz • Do not switch off the main power after setting the SCHEDULE. • Specify the correct date and time. (See page 23.
Menu Items Adjustments for PC screen display nAutomatic adjustment When you use the D-SUB to display a PC screen for the first time, or when you change the setting of the PC, use the automatic screen adjustment. 1. Switch the input to D-SUB and display the adjustment pattern. (See the description below.) MENU 2. Press and use or to display the SCREEN menu. 3. Press ENTER and select “AUTO”. ENTER . 4. Press The automatic adjustment is complete in several seconds. 5. Press MENU to close the menu screen.
Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) You can return the settings to their factory-preset values and restrict operations. SIZE down until “F” appears in the upper left 1. Hold corner of the screen. , , , in that 2. While “F” appears, press order. ▲ OFF ON ON ▲▲▲ ALL RESET ADJUSTMENT LOCK OSD DISPLAY LED ▲▲▲ FUNCTION OK…[ENTER] END…[RETURN] 3. Select and set the items. ALL RESET Resets the settings to the factory default settings.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) 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 31), you can make input mode selection/adjustment or can check the status of a specific monitor. TIPS • To control the monitor via RS-232C, set RS-232C/LAN SELECT to RS-232C. • You cannot use RS-232C and LAN control simultaneously.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nResponse code format When a command has been executed correctly O K Return code (0DH, 0AH) A response is returned after a command is executed.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nCommands for ID control The command examples shown on this page assume the following connection and ID number set up. 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. IDLK.........The parameter of this command sets the ID number of the monitor.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) nRepeater 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. You can use Repeater control function without assigning ID numbers. [Example] Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 * If monitors are connected as shown above, you can execute a command like “Set all monitors’ input settings to D-SUB”.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 30.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 30), 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 30). Parameter: Parameter field (See page 30.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) PICTURE menu Command Direction BRIGHT Function VLMP WR 0-31 0-31 CONTRAST CONT WR 0-100 0-100 BLACK LEVEL BLVL WR 0-100 0-100 TINT TINT WR 0-100 0-100 COLORS (HDMI, COMPONENT, VIDEO) COLR WR 0-100 0-100 SHARPNESS (HDMI, COMPONENT, VIDEO) SHRP WR 0-100 0-100 COLOR ADJUSTMENT BMOD WR 0 0 STD 3 3 sRGB (When the input mode is DVI-D, DisplayPort, D-SUB) 4 4 HIGH ILLUMINANCE COLOR MODE WHITE BALANCE THRU CTMP Parameter WR
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) SETUP menu Command Direction Date/time setting Function DATE WR AABBCCDDEE Parameter AABBCCDDEE Reply AA: Year, BB: Month, CC: Day, DD: Hour, EE: Minute SCHEDULE SH01SH07 WR ABBCCDDEEF GHIJKLMNO ABBCCDDEEF GHIJKLMNO Schedule of a specified number A : Schedule 0= Not effective, 1 = Effective B : Power-on hour 00-23, 99 = Not effective C : Power-on minute 00-59, 99 = Not effective D : Power-off hour 00-23, 99 = Not effective E : Power-off minute 00-5
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) MULTI/PIP menu Command Direction ENLARGE Function ENLG WR Parameter 0-1 Reply Control/Response contents ENLARGE MODE EMHV WR 11-55 11-55 1 x 1 (OFF) to 5 x 5 (“m x n” is expressed as “mn”, where m and n are the numbers of monitors specified for the longest direction and the shortest direction respectively.) IMAGE POSITION (M x N) EPHV WR 11-55 11-55 Specifies values in the order of IMAGE POSITION IN LONGEST/ SHORTEST DIRECTION.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) Others Function VOLUME MUTE INFORMATION Command Direction VOLM WR Parameter 0-31 Reply 0-1 Control/Response contents 0-31 MUTE WR MODEL INF1 R Value SERIAL NO SRNO R Value DSTA R TEMPERATURE SENSOR 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON * ○ - 0 Internal temperature normal 1 Internal temperature abnormal has occurred and the monitor is in standby mode 2 Internal temperature abnormal occurred (To delete the information of temperature abnormal, turn off the main
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) Your monitor can be connected to a LAN allowing you to control it from a PC on the LAN. The connection requires a commercially available LAN cable (UTP cable, Category 5, straight through). Network (LAN) Settings to connect to a LAN Set the monitor’s IP address and subnet mask to match the settings of your LAN. These settings can be made on either the monitor or a PC connected to the monitor. The settings depend on the configuration of your LAN.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) ■ To set from a PC When the monitor is connected to a PC, LAN settings can be configured via PC. Set up process (1) Connect your monitor to a PC (2) Specify the PC’s IP address (3) Configure the monitor’s LAN settings 7. Temporarily change the IP address and subnet mask. To access the monitor as it is shipped from the factory, set as follows. • IP Address: 192.168.150.1 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) 6. Click “SETUP”. Controlling with a PC ■ Basic operation You use Internet Explorer on a PC on the LAN to control the monitor. 1. Launch Internet Explorer on the PC. 2. In the “Address” box, type “http://” followed by your monitor’s IP address followed by “/”, then press the Enter key. 3. Enter in “Username” and in “Password”, and click [Login]. 7. Click “ ” next to “LAN SETUP”. Enter the user name and password set in “SECURITY”.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) ■ PC operation 1 1. Display a setting screen. 2. Click [+][-] to adjust. If there is a text box, you can also directly enter a number. 3. Click [ ] and adjust in the screen that appears. 4. Click and select an item from the menu that appears. 5. Click to turn the power on/off. 2 3 4 5 For details on each item, see below.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) ■ LAN SETUP / SECURITY / GENERAL This screen allows you to set the settings necessary when the monitor is connected to a LAN. DHCP CLIENT If your LAN has a DHCP server and you wish to obtain an address automatically, change this setting to ON. To set the address manually, set this to OFF. IP ADDRESS If the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF, specify an IP address. SUBNET MASK If the DHCP CLIENT is set to OFF, specify the subnet mask.
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN) “Advanced operation” Command-based control You can control the monitor using RS-232C commands (see page 34) via terminal software and other appropriate applications. In order to use this function, enable a connection to the monitor through Internet Explorer. Read the manual for the terminal software for detailed instructions. (1) Connect the PC to the monitor. 1. Specify the IP address and data port number and connect the PC to the monitor.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing any problem with your display, before calling for service, please review the following troubleshooting tips. There is no picture or sound. • Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 13.) • Is the main power switch off? (See page 16.) • Is the monitor in standby mode (the power LED illuminating in orange)? (See page 16.) • Make sure correct input mode is selected. (See page 18.
Troubleshooting The Power LED is flashing in red and green alternately. • 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, 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 nProduct Specifications Model LCD component PN-U553 PN-U473 PN-U423 42" Class [42 inch 55" Class [54-5/8 inch 47" Class [46-15/16 (106.7cm) diagonal] inch (119.3cm) (138.7cm) diagonal] TFT LCD diagonal] TFT LCD TFT LCD Max. resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Max. colors Approx. 1.06 billion colors Pixel pitch 0.63 mm (H) × 0.5415 mm (H) × 0.4845 mm (H) × 0.63 mm (V) 0.5415 mm (V) 0.
Specifications nDimensional Drawings Note that the values shown are approximate values.
Specifications nPower management This monitor conforms to VESA DPMS and DVI DMPM. Both your video card and computer must support the same standard in order for the monitor’s power management function to work.
Specifications nCompatible signal timing (PC) Screen resolution VESA 640 × 480 800 × 600 848 × 480 1024 × 768 1152 × 864 1280 × 768 1280 × 800 1280 × 960 1280 × 1024 Wide US TEXT Sun 1360 × 768 1400 × 1050 1440 × 900 1600 × 1200* 1680 × 1050 1920 × 1200* 1280 × 720 1920 × 1080 720 × 400 1024 × 768 1152 × 900 1280 × 1024 1600 × 1000 Hsync Vsync Dot frequency 31.5kHz 37.9kHz 37.5kHz 35.1kHz 37.9kHz 48.1kHz 46.9kHz 31.0kHz 48.4kHz 56.5kHz 60.0kHz 67.5kHz 47.8kHz 60.3kHz 49.7kHz 60.0kHz 64.0kHz 80.
Specifications nDVI-D input (DVI-D 24 pin) No. terminal pins Function nHDMI input terminal (HDMITM Connector) No. Function No. Function pins No. Function 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N.C. 1 TMDS data 2+ 11 TMDS clock shield 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5V 2 TMDS data 2 shield 12 TMDS clock- 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND 3 TMDS data 2- 13 CEC 4 N.C. 16 Hot-plug detection 4 TMDS data 1+ 14 N.C. 5 N.C.
Specifications nDVI-D output (DVI-D 24 pin) No. E 52 nRS-232C output (D-sub 9 pin) terminal pins Function No. Function No. Function terminal pins No. Function 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N.C. 1 N.C. 6 N.C. 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5V 2 Received data 7 N.C. 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND 3 Transmitted data 8 N.C. 4 N.C. 16 Hot-plug detection 4 N.C. 9 N.C. 5 N.C. 17 TMDS data 0- 5 GND 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0+ 7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 8 N.C. 20 N.C.
Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers) • When installing, removing or moving the monitor, ensure that this is carried out by at least 2 people. • Be sure to use a wall-mount bracket designed or designated for mounting the monitor. • This monitor is designed to be installed on a concrete wall or pillar. Reinforced work might be necessary for some materials such as plaster / thin plastic board / wood before starting installation.
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