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Sharp PN-L401C Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 PN-L401C 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) 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: •...

  • Page 6: Tips And Safety Instructions

    - Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects. - Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet hands. - Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no Doing so could result in electric shock. responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or - Unplug the power cord if it is not used for a long time.

  • Page 7: Mounting Precautions

    • Mounting the monitor on the wall requires special expertise MONITOR menu to PORTRAIT. (See page 28.) and the work must be performed by an authorized SHARP - Be sure to clamp the power cord (supplied) by using the dealer. You should never attempt to perform any of this supplied cable clamp (affixing type).

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting .............39 Specifications ...............41 Information on the software license for this product ...46 Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers) ....47 For information on the Pen Software, Information Display Downloader or SHARP Display Connect, see the manual for each.

  • Page 9: Supplied Components

     Setup Manual: 1  Touch pen: 1 * 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.

  • Page 10: Part Names

    (Offering this attachment 11 12 13 14 location is not a guarantee that future compatible hardware attachments will be released.) * Terminal for firmware updating Caution Normally not used. • Consult your SHARP dealer for attachment/detachment of optional parts.
  • Page 11 Part Names n R emote control unit 1. Signal transmitter 2. Operation buttons (See pages 18 and 19.)

  • Page 12: Connecting Peripheral Equipment

    Connecting Peripheral Equipment 3. DisplayPort input terminal Caution • Use a commercially available DisplayPort cable • Be sure to turn off the main power switch and disconnect (conforming to the DisplayPort standard). the plug from the power outlet before connecting/ •...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting Peripheral Equipment 9. USB port (for touch panel) Caution • To use the touch panel, connect to your computer with the Precautions when a USB storage device (USB flash drive, provided USB cable. USB hard disk, etc.) is used •...

  • Page 14: Binding Cables

    Binding Cables The cables connected to the terminals on the rear of the monitor can be fastened with the supplied cable clamp. Cable clamp Cable Affixing point Attaching the logo sticker You can attach the supplied logo sticker on the monitor. Landscape orientation Portrait orientation TIPS...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Remote Control Unit

    Preparing the Remote Control Unit Installing the batteries Remote control operation range 1. Place your finger on the part marked with the ▲, and The operation range of the remote control unit is approx. 16.4 then pull the cover off. feet (5 m) at an angle of approx 10°...

  • Page 16: Mounting A Web Camera

    Mounting a web camera It is possible to mount a commercially available web camera in the following positions: Web camera (commercially available) Insert tab into hole to secure (1) Attach the web camera (commercially available) to the Landscape orientation camera mount with the supplied camera screw (inch thread) (x1).

  • Page 17: Turning Power On/Off

    Turning Power On/Off Turning power on/off Caution • When all connections are complete, turn on the power. Press the POWER button to turn the power ON/OFF. • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the computer or You can also turn the power ON/OFF by pressing the playback device.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    Displays monitor information. INFORMATION INPUT MODE D-SUB B uttons on the monitor SIZE WIDE COLOR MODE STD (PC) BRIGHT VOLUME MODEL PN-L401C MAIN VER X.X.X.X LAN VER X.XX TPC VER XX.XX PANEL ID XX (XX) XXXXXXXX TOUCH STATUS 0000-000000-00-0000...
  • Page 19 Basic Operation 7. FUNCTION 20. RETURN This is not used with this monitor. Returns to the previous screen. 8. ENTER 21. HDMI1 Confirms the setting. Switch the input mode to HDMI1. 9. FREEZE 22. HDMI2 Freezes the video shown on the monitor. To cancel, press any Switch the input mode to HDMI2.
  • Page 20 Basic Operation nSwitching the screen size Even when the screen size is changed, the display may remain the same depending on the input signal. INPUT SIGNAL WIDE Dot by Dot NORMAL 16:9 video 1920×1080, Displays image so it fills the Displays the dots of Displays image so it fills entire screen.

  • Page 21: Touch Action

    Touch action Touch action modes Touch action You can prohibit finger operation or pen operation. Touch actions that can be used with this monitor differ according to operating system and application. The functions Finger/pen mode of touch actions are also different. For details, check Windows You can use both your finger and a pen.
  • Page 22 Touch action Double-tap Drag-and-drop Same action as double-clicking a mouse. Same action as drag-and-drop with a mouse. Quickly touch twice with your finger/touch pen. Touch the screen with your finger/touch pen and move without lifting. When you have finished the movement, lift your finger/ touch pen.

  • Page 23: Other Functions

    Touch action nFinger actions Rotate Use this action in a screen that is capable of image rotation. Zoom Touch the center point of the rotation with one finger. While Use in a screen that is capable of enlargement/reduction. holding that finger still, move another finger in the desired Touch the screen with two fingers and move your fingers direction of rotation.

  • Page 24: Cautionary Points

    Touch action Cautionary points • Note the following when touching by finger: - Do not touch with a wet finger. - Touch with the ball of your finger. - Touch with your bare finger. The screen will not respond if you are wearing a glove. •...

  • Page 25: Menu Items

    Menu Items Displaying the menu screen 4. Press the button to adjust the setting. PICTURE Video and audio adjustment and settings of various functions BRIGHT are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu CONTRAST items. See pages 26 to 29 for details of each menu items. SHARPNESS COLOR MODE STD (PC)

  • Page 26: Menu Item Details

    Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. ■ SCREEN ( ) AUTO (D-SUB) The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are automatically adjusted. CLOCK (D-SUB) Adjusts frequency for sampling clock for applicable video. Adjust when there is flickering in the form of vertical stripes. When using the adjustment pattern (see page 30), make adjustments so that no vertical stripe noise appears in it.
  • Page 27 Menu Items ■ AUDIO ( ) VOLUME Adjusts the volume. Volume can also be adjusted using a remote control unit. (See page 18.) AUDIO OUTPUT Sets the volume of sound output from the audio output terminal. VARIABLE1 ..You can adjust the volume from the speakers of this monitor and the audio output terminal simultaneously by using VOLUME.
  • Page 28 Menu Items nMONITOR ( ) PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE INSTALL LANDSCAPE ..Landscape orientation PORTRAIT ..Portrait orientation HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION OFF ....Portrait/landscape installation UPWARD ...The display screen faces up. OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of menu screen. OSD V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical display position of menu screen. POWER SAVE MODE When OFF is selected, startup time from standby mode is reduced.
  • Page 29 Menu Items ■ OTHERS ( ) POWER MANAGEMENT POWER MANAGEMENT determines whether or not to switch modes from no signal to the input signal waiting mode. NO SIGNAL AUTO INPUT SEL. Specify whether to change inputs automatically. When ON is selected and no signal is present in the selected input mode, the monitor automatically changes the selected mode to another mode where a video signal is present.

  • Page 30: Adjustments For Computer Screen Display

    Menu Items nDual screen display Adjustments for computer screen You can display two screens simultaneously. display Set this function with PIP MODES in the PIP menu. nAutomatic adjustment A sub screen is displayed inside a main screen. Main screen When you use D-SUB to display a computer screen for the first time, or when you change the setting of the computer, use screen the automatic screen adjustment.

  • Page 31: Controlling The Monitor With A Computer (Rs-232C)

    Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) Communication conditions You can control this monitor from a computer via RS-232C (COM port) on the computer. Set the RS-232C communication settings on the computer to match the monitor’s communication settings as follows: TIPS •...
  • Page 32 Controlling the Monitor with a computer (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. A response is returned after a command is executed. • Provide an interval of 100 ms or more between the command response and the transmission of the next When a command has not been executed command.

  • Page 33: Rs-232C Command Table

    Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 31.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 31), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”.

  • Page 34: Audio Menu

    Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) AUDIO menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents VOLUME VOLM 0-31 0-31 SETUP menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents 0-1 0: RS-232C 1: LAN RS-232C/LAN SELECT CTLS LAN SETUP DHCP CLIENT DHCP 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON * Apply the settings to this monitor by NTUP.
  • Page 35 Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) Others Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents RESOLUTION CHECK PXCK - Returns current resolution in the form of hhh, vvv. MUTE MUTE 0-1 0: OFF, 1: ON INFORMATION MODEL INF1 Value SERIAL NO SRNO Value TEMPERATURE SENSOR...

  • Page 36: Controlling The Monitor With A Computer (Lan)

    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. The connection requires a commercially available LAN cable Set the monitor’s IP address and subnet mask to match the (UTP cable, Category 5, straight through).

  • Page 37: Crestron Connected

    Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) Crestron Connected Tools You use the web browser on a computer on the LAN to control the monitor. Access the monitor using the web browser. 1. Launch the web browser on the computer. 2.

  • Page 38: Command-Based Control

    Controlling the Monitor with a computer (LAN) Command-based control You can control the monitor using RS-232C commands (see page 31) via terminal software and other appropriate applications. Read the manual for the terminal software for detailed instructions. (1) Connect the computer to the monitor. 1.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing any problem with your display, before Control buttons do not work. calling for service, please review the following troubleshooting There is no picture. tips. • Load noises from outside may be interfering with normal operation. Turn off the main power and turn it on after There is no picture or sound.
  • Page 40 - 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 inner side of the glass is cloudy. • When the humidity is high, the inner side of the glass may cloud after the power is turned on.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    When POWER SAVE MODE is set to ON: 0.5 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 42 * 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 43 Specifications nPower management This monitor conforms to VESA DPMS. Both your video card and computer must support the same standard in order for the monitor’s power management function to work. DPMS: Display Power Management Signaling Power DPMS Screen Hsync Vsync consumption ON STATE Display...
  • Page 44 Specifications nCompatible signal timing (AV) Screen resolution Frequency HDMI 1920 × 1080p 50Hz 60Hz 1920 × 1080i 50Hz 60Hz 1280 × 720p 50Hz 60Hz 720 × 576p 50Hz 720 × 480p 60Hz 720(1440) × 576i 50Hz 720(1440) × 480i 60Hz...
  • Page 45 Specifications D-sub input terminal pins HDMI input terminal pins (Mini D-sub 15 pin) (HDMI Connector) Function Function Function Function Red video signal input TMDS data 2+ TMDS clock shield Green video signal input 10 GND TMDS data 2 shield 12 TMDS clock- Blue video signal input N.C.

  • Page 46: Information On The Software License For This Product

    The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.

  • Page 47: Mounting Precautions (For Sharp Dealers And Service Engineers)

    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.

  • Page 48: Stand Rod

    Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers) nAttach the stand to the monitor 4. Attach the stand to the monitor. Secure from the back with 4 stand mounting screws (M6). Caution • The stand is for use in landscape orientation. It cannot be used for portrait orientation. 1. Attach the stand rods (x2) to the VESA angle. Put the VESA angle with the screw holes face up as below. Attach the stand rods to the VESA angle, and secure it with 4 stand mounting screws (M3). VESA angle...
  • Page 49 PN-L401C M EN16M(1)

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