Sharp PN-M501 PN-B401 PN-B501 PN-M401 PN-M501 Operation Manual
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- Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 1
PN-M501 PN-M401 PN-B501 PN-B401 LCD MONITOR OPERATION MANUAL - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 2
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 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 3
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. WARNING: FCC Regulations and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 4
SHARP LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble 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 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 5
spoil your clothing. In order to avoid these problems, make sure to observe the precautions below: • minus (-) sides of the batteries according to the instructions in the compartment. • Do not mix old reaction control in nuclear facility, medical life support system, and missile launch control in a - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 6
INSTRUCTIONS with hard objects. - Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during Continuous operating time and warranty. (PN-B501/PN-B401 only) This product is designed for malfunctioning. Refer the servicing to the service representative. Manual Scope - M - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 7
, removing or moving the monitor. • 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. Our company will bear no responsibility for accidents or injuries caused by - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 8
Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 45 Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service Manual: 1 Cable clamp: 2 Logo sticker: 1 USB flash drive / SD card cover: 1 USB flash drive / SD card cover fixing screw: 1 * SHARP the disposal instructions for your area. TIPS • SHARP Content - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 9
future compatible hardware attachments will be released. 21. RS-232C output terminal (See page 12.) 22. Speakers 23. Optional attachment section (PN-M501/PN-B501 only) This section is used to connect optional hardware for function expansion. Offering this attachment location is not a guarantee that - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 10
Part Names nRemote control unit 1 2 1. Signal transmitter 2. Operation buttons (See page 19.) E 10 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 11
before connecting/ disconnecting cables. Also, read the manual of the equipment to be connected. • Be terminals may cause malfunctions and the other problems. • Do not use any cable Outputting HDCP-encrypted video requires an external device which supports HDCP. • This terminal can be used to make - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 12
computer. 10. SD card slot • This is used in APPLICATION mode. For details, see the Software Guide. 11. USB port • This is used in APPLICATION mode. For details, see the Software Guide. 12. LAN terminal • You can control the monitor from a computer on a network by connecting a commercially available - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 13
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 power outlet. Main power switch 1 AC input terminal 2 Power cord ( - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 14
Attaching the logo sticker You can attach the supplied logo sticker on the monitor. Refer to the following example to attach the sticker as necessary. Example for landscape orientation Example for portrait orientation Attaching the USB flash drive / SD card cover 1. Attach the USB flash drive / - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 15
Remote Control Unit Installing the batteries 1. Place your finger on the part marked with the ▲, and then pull the cover off. 2. See the instructions in the compartment and put in the supplied batteries (R03 ("AAA" size) x 2) with their plus (+) and minus (-) sides oriented correctly. 3. Close the - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 16
Preparing the Remote Control Unit Remote control sensor out Point the remote control unit toward the remote control sensor on the front of the monitor. For the monitor in landscape orientation For the monitor in portrait orientation 16.4 feet (5m) 10º 10º 16.4 feet Remote control (5m) sensor - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 17
Turning Power On/Off Caution • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the computer or playback device. • When switching the main power switch or the POWER button off and back on, always wait for at least 5 seconds. A short interval may result in a malfunction. Turning power on/off Press the - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 18
a home app" screen appears, select "Launcher:SHARP Open Architecture Platform", and select "Always". • SHARP servicing dealer or service center for assistance with internal battery replacement. • Estimated service See page 33.) 2. Select "Launcher:SHARP Open Architecture Platform" in "Home". - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 19
: LAN : OFF : 192.168.150. 2 : 255.255.255. 0 : 0. 0. 0. 0 : PN-B501 : 10008 : XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX 1. HDMI Switch the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2. APPLICATION mode This is used in APPLICATION mode. For details, see the Software Guide. When the input mode is set to a mode other than APPLICATION mode, - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 20
press the ENTER button to enter. In APPLICATION mode, you can use Android applications. For details of APPLICATION mode, see the Software Guide. * You can change the input mode by pressing the INPUT button of the monitor. Input mode APPLICATION*1 Video APPLICATION Audio APPLICATION DisplayPort - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 21
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. ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 The image is enlarged to fill the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio. The - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 22
time setting, network settings, and other settings in the Software Guide. nExample of operation (Adjusting CONTRAST in the PICTURE menu) 30 BLACK LEVEL 30 TINT 30 COLORS 30 SHARPNESS 12 COLOR ADJUSTMENT ADVANCED RESET D-SUB[RGB] not supported by the current input signal) E 22 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 23
Menu Items Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. nSCREEN AUTO (D-SUB[RGB]) The CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS, and V-POS are automatically adjusted. Pressing the ENTER button performs adjustment. Use this automatic adjustment when you use the D-SUB[RGB] to display a computer - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 24
TINT Adjusts the hue. Selecting + changes the color towards green, and selecting - changes it towards magenta. COLORS Adjusts the color intensity. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the image. COLOR ADJUSTMENT COLOR MODE Changes the color mode on the screen. The color mode on the screen can also be - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 25
Menu Items ADVANCED AUTO (D-SUB[RGB]) The ANALOG GAIN and ANALOG OFFSET are automatically adjusted. When a video signal is input, press the ENTER button to perform adjustment. ANALOG GAIN (D-SUB[RGB]) Adjusts the bright portions of the video input signal. ANALOG OFFSET (D-SUB[RGB]) Adjusts the dark - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 26
Menu Items nSETUP DATE/TIME SETTING Display the date and time. When select SET, input mode change to APPLICATION, and you can set the date and time. When APPLICATION SETTING is set to OFF, SET does not appear. Set in the displayed screen. DATE/TIME FORMAT Sets the date/time display format. SCHEDULE - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 27
function in START TIMING. For images with black edges, etc., depending on the signal, adjustment may not be possible. In this case select OFF. (Perform manual adjustment of the screen.) 27 E - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 28
Menu Items nMULTI/PIP MULTI ENLARGE (See page 30.) Sets whether or not to use the enlarge function. ADVANCED (ENLARGE) ENLARGE H / ENLARGE V Sets the number of screen splits (number of monitors) in the horizontal/vertical direction used for the enlargement. ENLARGE-POS Specify the split screen to - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 29
this function is connected to the expansion slot, you can set the order in OPTION. (If the option does not support this function, "OPTION" will not appear.) Input does not change automatically for terminals without a priority setting. LOGO SCREEN Sets whether or not to display the - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 30
Menu Items nDual-screen display You can display two screens simultaneously. Set this function with PIP MODES of PIP/PbyP in the MULTI/ PIP menu. Or, press the PIP/PbyP button, and select the mode. PIP Main screen A sub screen is displayed inside a main screen. Sub screen nEnlarge • You can - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 31
Menu Items nSCHEDULE You can set the time to switch the monitor on and off. Set this function with SCHEDULE in the SETUP menu. (See page 26.) SCHEDULE (2) (3) No. (1) POWER DAY OF THE WEEK 4) TIME ● RBT 2 - - - - - 03 : 00 AM D-SUB[RGB] (5) (6) INPUT BRIGHT - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 32
CD- ROM drive. 2. Open [CD Drive] in [Computer]. 3. Double-click [Adj_uty.exe]. The adjustment pattern will appear. Adjust the screen automatically or manually. TIPS • If the remote control numbers on the monitor and remote control unit are different, they will both be displayed on INFORMATION1. On - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 33
Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION) You can reset the settings to the factory default settings or restrict operations. To initialize the APPLICATION mode settings, select "System Setting" - "Backup & reset" - "Factory data reset" on the CONTENT MENU screen of - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 34
to change this setting. When using an optional part, if instruction appears, change the setting accordingly. APPLICATION REBOOT The Android system mode restarts. UPDATE MAIN SOFTWARE Not normally used. Used by service technicians when performing repairs or otherwise. OPTION Set whether or not - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 35
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) You can control this monitor from a computer via RS-232C (COM port) on the computer. You can also connect multiple monitors via a daisy chain by using a computer. By assigning ID numbers to each monitor (see page 36), you can make input mode - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 36
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (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. * If an ID number has been assigned Space (20H) Return code (0DH, 0AH) O K SPC 0 0 1 ID number of - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 37
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (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 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 38
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (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. [ - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 39
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Direction: Parameter: Reply: * : Command field (See page 35.) W When the "Parameter" is set in the parameter field (see page 35), the command functions as described under "Control/ - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 40
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) PICTURE menu Function Command Direction Parameter Reply Control/Response contents * BRIGHT VLMP WR 0-31 0-31 COLOR ADJUSTMENT COLOR MODE BMOD WR 0 0 STD 2 2 VIVID 3 3 sRGB (sRGB cannot be used when input mode is D-SUB[COMPONENT].) - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 41
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) MULTI/PIP menu ENLARGE Enlarge mode Function Image position (M x N) BEZEL ADJUST BEZEL WIDTH TOP BOTTOM RIGHT LEFT ENLARGE/IMAGE POSITION SETTING PIP MODES PIP SIZE PIP POS THE LONGEST DIRECTION THE SHORTEST DIRECTION PIP POS LD+SD BATCH - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 42
Controlling the Monitor with a computer (RS-232C) Others Function SIZE (Screen size selection) VOLUME MUTE AUDIO INFORMATION Model Serial no. Temperature sensor Temperature acquisition Cause of last standby mode LAN SETUP DHCP CLIENT IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK DEFAULT GATEWAY FTP ON/OFF - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 43
and other appropriate applications. Read the manual for the terminal software for detailed instructions. Hub LAN terminal LAN cable Set "Telnet Server" to "ON" on "Setup" in APPLICATION mode. (See Software Guide.) • You cannot use RS-232C and LAN control simultaneously. (1) Connect the computer to - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 44
If you are experiencing any problem with your display, before calling for service, please review the following troubleshooting tips. There is no in the corner of the screen. • Hardware has a problem. Turn off the monitor and request repair from your SHARP dealer. (When STATUS ALERT is set to OSD & - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 45
Dimensions inch (mm) (excluding protrusions) Weight lbs. (kg) PN-M501 PN-B501 PN-M401 PN-B401 50" Class [49-1/2 inch (125.73 cm) diagonal] 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 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 46
Note that the values shown are approximate values. [PN-M501/PN-B501] 2-3/4 [70] 44-3/16 [1123] 1/2 bracket that complies with the VESA-compatible mounting method. SHARP recommends using M6 screws and tighten the screws. nDDC (plug and play) The monitor supports the VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 47
VESA DPMS. Both your video card and computer must support the same standard in order for the monitor's power 9 W Hsync Yes No Yes No Vsync Yes Yes No No * Upper value: PN-M501/PN-B501, Lower value: PN-M401/B401. nCompatible signal timing (PC) Screen resolution VESA 640 × 480 800 × 600 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 48
Specifications nCompatible signal timing (AV) Screen resolution 1920 × 1080p 1920 × 1080i 1280 × 720p 720 × 576p 720 × 480p 640 × 480p(VGA) 720(1440) × 576i 720(1440) × 480i Frequency 24Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz 60Hz HDMI - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 49
nRS-232C output terminal pins (D-sub 9 pin) No. Function 1 N.C. 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 N.C. 5 GND No. 6 N.C. 7 N.C. 8 N.C. 9 N.C. Function Specifications nDisplayPort output terminal pins (DisplayPort 20 pin) No. Function 1 MainLane 0+ 2 Gnd 3 MainLane 0- 4 MainLane 1+ - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 50
Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers) • When installing, removing or moving the monitor, ensure that this is carried out from the perpendicular in relation to a level surface), consult an authorized SHARP dealer because there are some specific mounting conditions. E 50 - Sharp PN-M501 | PN-B401 | PN-B501 | PN-M401 | PN-M501 Operation Manual - Page 51
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