Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; RISK OF ELECTRIC; CAUTION
3 E IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFI...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
4 E 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 pe...
Page 5 - Especially for child safety
5 E 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 specif...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6 E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s i...
Page 7 - TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
7 E - 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....
Page 8 - MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS
8 E 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. • Mounting the monitor on the wall requires special expertise and the w...
Page 9 - Supplied Components; Contents
9 E Supplied Components If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer. Liquid Crystal Display Monitor: 1 Remote control unit: 1 Cable clamp: 2 Power cord: 1 R-6 battery (“AA” size): 2 CD-ROM (Utility Disk for Windows): 1 Setup Manual: 1 Vertical sticker (Logo): 1 V...
Page 10 - Front view; Part Names; Rear view
10 E n Front view 2 1 3 4 5 7 22 9 10 8 11 12 13 14 15 6 1617 18 192021 Part Names n Rear view Caution • Consult your SHARP dealer for attachment/detachment of optional parts. 1. LCD panel 2. Remote control sensor (See page 16.) 3. Input switch (See page 19.) 4. Power button (See page 17.) 5. Power ...
Page 12 - Connecting Peripheral Equipment; Input mode
12 E 9 10 5 6 1 2 7 11 3 4 8 Connecting Peripheral Equipment 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 termin...
Page 14 - Connecting the Power Cord
14 E 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. Main power switch 1 AC input terminal Power cord (S...
Page 15 - Binding Cables
15 E 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. Cable clamp attachment Cable Cable clamp Setting the USB flash drive cov...
Page 16 - Preparing the Remote Control Unit; Installing the batteries; Remote control operation range
16 E Preparing the Remote Control Unit Installing 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 (R-6 (“AA” size) x 2) with their plus (+) and minus (-) sides oriented correctly. 3. Clos...
Page 17 - Turning on the main power
17 E Caution • Turn on the monitor first before turning on the PC or playback device. Turning on the main power When the main power is turned on, the power LED lights. Wait until the screen is displayed. Main power switch Caution • The main power must be turned on/off with the main power switch. Do ...
Page 19 - Basic Operation
19 E Basic Operation 1 2 34 8 9 10 7 6 5 1. INPUT (Input mode selection) The men u is displayed. Press or to select the input mode, and press ENTER to enter. * You can select the input terminal by pressing the input switch of the monitor. Input mode Video Audio DVI-D DVI-D input terminal Audio1 inpu...
Page 21 - Auto playback; Preparations; To stop auto play; Playing files; Supported formats; Playing the Files in a USB Flash Drive
21 E A USB flash drive can be inserted in the monitor to display images, videos, and music in the USB flash drive on the monitor. For information on USB flash drive, see page 12. Auto playback The image files or video files in a USB flash drive can be automatically played. Create a folder with the n...
Page 22 - Selecting files to be played; Playing files using the SCHEDULE
22 E n Selecting files to be played 1. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the monitor. (See page 12.) 2. Change an input mode to [USB]. (See page 19.)3. Press . 4. Select an icon with or and press ENTER . (4) (3) (2) (1) (1) Folder Folders and files in the USB flash drive are displayed. (...
Page 23 - Operations during play; Settings; Settings when the file list is displayed
23 E Playing the Files in a USB Flash Drive Operations during play n Image files Operation is possible using the buttons below. DISPLAY / ENTER : Play/Pause a slideshow. MODE : Rotate the display 90° clockwise. RETURN : End playback. n Video files Operation is possible using the buttons below. : Mov...
Page 24 - Settings during play
24 E n Settings during play Press MENU during playback. Configure the desired setting with , , , , and ENTER . Options “Settings when the file list is displayed” (See page 23.) or “Status” (only when playing video) appears. Picture and soundCOLOR MODE Changes the color mode on the screen. VOLUME Adj...
Page 25 - Menu Items; Displaying the menu screen; Example of operation; Menu screen display
25 E Menu Items Displaying the menu screen Video and audio adjustment and settings of various functions are enabled. This section describes how to use the menu items. See pages 26 to 31 for details of each menu item. Caution • Do not turn the main power switch off while the menu items are being disp...
Page 26 - Menu item details; SCREEN; PICTURE
26 E Menu item details The menu will differ depending on the input mode. n SCREEN AUTO (D-SUB[RGB]) The H/V-POS, etc. are automatically adjusted. H/V-POS Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the image. SIZE Changes the screen size. The screen size can also be changed using a remote control...
Page 27 - AUDIO; SETUP
27 E n AUDIO BASS Adjusts the volume of bass-level sound. TREBLE Adjusts the volume of treble-level sound. RESET Resets the values of the AUDIO menu items to the factory preset values. Select “ON” and then press ENTER . n SETUP DATE/TIME SETTING Set the date and time. Press or to select the date and...
Page 30 - SCHEDULE
30 E n SCHEDULE You can set the time to switch the motion on and off. A file in a USB flash drive can also be played at a specified time. Set “INPUT” in SCHEDULE to “USB”, and create a play list. Set this function with SCHEDULE in the SETUP menu. (See page 27.) SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2SCHEDULE 3 ON/OFF...
Page 31 - Screen display for adjustment
31 E Caution • Do not switch off the main power after setting the SCHEDULE. • Set the time for both power-on and power-off. The time for either only cannot be set. Schedule ON and then OFF only take place in power standby mode and signal standby mode. • Specify the correct date and time. (See page 2...
Page 32 - PC connection; Daisy chain connection...; Communication conditions; Command format
32 E 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 33), you can make input mode selection/adjustment or can...
Page 33 - Response code format; Communication interval; ID SETTING
33 E Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) n Response code format When a command has been executed correctly O K Return code (0D H , 0A H ) A response is returned after a command is executed. * If an ID number has been assigned O K SPC 0 0 1 ID number of responding monitor Space (20 H ) Return...
Page 34 - Commands for ID control
34 E Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) n Commands for ID control The command examples shown on this page assume the following connection and ID SETTING. 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 parame...
Page 36 - RS-232C command table; Power control/Input mode selection; SCREEN menu
36 E RS-232C command table How to read the command table Command: Command field (See page 32.) Direction: W When the “Parameter” is set in the parameter field (see page 32), the command functions as described under “Control/Response Contents”. R The returned value indicated under “Reply” can be obta...
Page 38 - Settings to connect to a LAN; ■ To set on the monitor; ■ Character input
38 E 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). LAN terminal LAN cable (commercially available, straight) Network (LAN) Hub TIPS • You must assign an IP ...
Page 39 - Command-based control; (3) Disconnect the connection with the monitor and
39 E Command-based control You can control the monitor using RS-232C commands (see page 36) via terminal software and other appropriate applications. 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...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting
40 E 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 14.)• Is the main power switch off? (See page 17.)• Is the monitor in st...
Page 42 - Specifications; Product Specifications
42 E Specifications n Product Specifications Model PN-Y325 LCD component 32" Class [31-9/16 inch (80.1cm) diagonal] TFT LCD Max. resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Max. colors Approx. 16.77 million colors Pixel pitch 0.364 mm (H) × 0.364 mm (V) Viewing angle 178° right/left/up/down (contrast ratio ...
Page 44 - Power management
44 E n Power 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. DPMS: Display Power Management Signaling DPMS Screen Power consumption Hsync Vsync ON STATE Display ...
Page 46 - RS-232C input terminal pins
46 E Specifications n DVI-D input terminal pins (DVI-D 24 pin) No. Function No. Function 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N.C. 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5V 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND 4 N.C. 16 Hot-plug detection 5 N.C. 17 TMDS data 0- 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0+ 7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 8 N.C. 20 N.C. 9 TMDS...
Page 47 - RS-232C output terminal pins
47 E Specifications n DVI-D output terminal pins (DVI-D 24 pin) No. Function No. Function 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N.C. 2 TMDS data 2+ 14 +5V 3 TMDS data 2/4 shield 15 GND 4 N.C. 16 Hot-plug detection 5 N.C. 17 TMDS data 0- 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS data 0+ 7 DDC data 19 TMDS data 0/5 shield 8 N.C. 20 N.C. 9 TMD...
Page 48 - Mounting Precautions
48 E • 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. • This m...
