ENGLISH PN-525U LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI FRANÇAIS ENGLISH ...... E1 FRANÇAIS .... F1 PN-525U ENGLISH 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. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: The AC outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 1 E 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. U.S.A. ONLY This product utilizes fluorescent tubes containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org E 2 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. ENGLISH 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. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product. 1. Read instructions -- All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated. 2. Keep this manual in a safe place -- These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference. 3. Observe warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely. 4. Follow instructions -- All operating instructions must be followed. 5. Cleaning -- Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 6. Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents. 7. Water and moisture -- Do not use the product near water. 8. Ventilation -- The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. Do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed. 9. Power cord protection -- The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them. 10. The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks. 11. Overloading -- Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock. 12. Entering of objects and liquids -- Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product. 13. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing. 14. Repair -- If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs. a. When the power cord or plug is damaged. b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product. c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions. Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician. e. When the product has been dropped or damaged. f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing. 3 E 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. Safety checks -- Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition. 17. Wall mounting -- When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer. 18. Heat sources -- Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers). 19. Usage of the monitor must not be accompanied by fatal risks or dangers that, could lead directly to death, personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss, including nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility, medical life support system, and missile launch control in a weapon system. 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. E 4 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. - Do not display a still picture for a long period, as this could cause a residual image. - Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects. - Please understand that Sharp Corporation bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this product arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law. - This monitor and its accessories may be upgraded without advance notice. - Do not use the monitor where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is high, or where the monitor may come into contact with oil or steam, as this could lead to fire. - Ensure that the monitor does not come into contact with water or other fluids. Ensure that no objects such as paper clips or pins enter the monitor as this could lead to fire or electric shock. - Do not place the monitor on top of unstable objects or in unsafe places. Do not allow the monitor to receive strong shocks or to strongly vibrate. Causing the monitor to fall or topple over may damage it. - Do not use the monitor near heating equipment or in places where there is likelihood of high temperature, as this may lead to generation of excessive heat and outbreak of fire. The Power Cord - Do not damage the power cord nor place heavy objects on it, stretch it or over bend it. Also, do not add extension cords. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. - Use only the power cord supplied with the monitor. - Insert the power plug directly into the AC outlet. Adding an extension cord may lead to fire as a result of overheating. - Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. - Unplug the power cord if it is not used for a long time. - Do not attempt to repair the power cord if it is broken or malfunctioning. Refer the servicing to the service representative. ENGLISH Manual Scope - Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. - This product comes with RICOH Bitmap Fonts produced and sold by RICOH COMPANY, LTD. - All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. - Language of OSD menu used in this manual is English by way of example. - Illustrations in this manual may not exactly represent the actual product or display. - This manual assumes use in horizontal orientation, except where specifically noted. Fluorescent Tubes The fluorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime. * If the screen gets dark, flashes, or does not turn on, change the fluorescent tubes with new exclusive ones. * For more information, please contact your product dealer. Because of the property of fluorescent tubes, the screen may flash during the initial period of use. If this happens, please turn off the main power switch of the monitor and turn on again to confirm operation. 5 E Contents Introduction IMPORTANT INFORMATION............................................1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER..............................................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................3 TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................5 Supplied Accessories......................................................7 Part Names .......................................................................7 Front view.....................................................................7 Rear view .....................................................................8 Remote control unit ......................................................8 Basic Operation Connection and Installation Turning Power On/Off ....................................................14 Turning on the main power ........................................14 Turning power on/off ..................................................14 Disabling power on/off operations ..............................14 Basic Operation .............................................................15 Menu Items .....................................................................17 Displaying the menu screen .......................................17 Menu item details .......................................................18 Adjustments for PC screen display ............................22 Initialization (Reset)/ Functional Restriction Setting ..................................23 How to Install the Monitor ...............................................9 Mounting precautions ...................................................9 Connecting Peripheral Equipment ...............................10 Connection with a PC.................................................10 Connection with AV equipment ..................................10 Other terminals......................... ...