Sharp PN-E421 User manual

PN-TPC1
Users Guide©
Version –1.e

Getting Started
Getting Started
Introduction to PN-TPC1
The PN-TPC1 is a full-featured High Definition PC based upon
NVIDIA® ION™architecture.
Targeted for Commercial applications such as Digital Signage, the
PN-TPC1 has been optimized for reliable 1080P video playback.
The PN-TPC1 includes a trial version of the Sharp®SDSS™digital
signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. It also has the
flexibility to run most third party software and custom applications.
The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with hardware assisted
support for formats such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9.
The PN-TPC1 was designed with display integration in mind and
features a full complement of video outputs including HDMI®, DVI,
and VGA. The unit also includes an RS232 port for display control and
a custom mounting bracket specially designed to attach behind a
Sharp PN-E™series professional monitor.
The PN-TPC1’s all metal chassis and small form factor make it ideal
for commercial applications requiring a powerful yet compact PC.
Package Contents
The packing box should contain the following
items:
Technovare PN-TPC1
AC Power Adapter
Mounting Kit
This Users Guide

Getting Started
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER
- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.

Specifications
Specifications
Chipset
oNVIDIA®MCP7A-ION™Series
Size
oMini-ITX form factor
oCase: 7.5” x 7.4” x 1.75”
Microprocessor support
oIntel®ATOM™N330 1.6 GHz CPU (onboard)
oSupport for 533 MT/s (533MHz FSB)
Operating systems:
oSupports Windows®XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista®32bit/64bit
oSupports Linux®
oWindows XP Pro SP3 installed
Software Installed:
oSharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) –60 day evaluation
oMicrosoft Internet Explorer
oMicrosoft PowerPoint Viewer
oWindows Media Player
oQuickTime Player
oAdobe Flash Player Plug-in
System Memory support
oSupports DDRII667/800.
oSupports up to 4GBs (2GB installed –both slots occupied and need
to remove the current memory modules to upgrade.)
USB 2.0 Ports
oSupports hot plug and play
oSix USB 2.0 ports (rear panel ports)
oFour from onboard USB headers
oSupports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
Hard Disk Drive
o2.5” 160GB
Onboard Serial ATA II
oIndependent DMA operation on four ports
oonboard SATA header
orear panel e-SATA
oData transfer rates of 3Gb/s.
On board RTL8211 CL Gigabit LAN
oSupports 10/100/1000M bps operation
Onboard Audio
oAzalia High-Definition audio
oSupports 6-channel
oSupports Jack-Sensing function (under Windows)

Specifications
Specifications (con’t)
Green Function
oSupports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
oRTC timer to power-on the system
oAC power failure recovery
Onboard Graphics support
oIntegrated 300MHz DAC for analog displays with resolutions up to
1920x1440 at 75Hz.
oIntegrated GeForce®9400m GPU, Supports DX10
oVGA / DVI / HDMI®output support (Dual Header capable)
Integrated HDMI Interface with HDCP
oSupports DVI or HDMI 1.3 interfaces
oSecure digital audio merged from integrated HDA codec with no
external audio signals required
oSupport for HDCP 1.3 using soft or hard HDCP keys
oHDCP encryption support when configured as DVI or HDMI link
without the need for external HDCP key crypto ROM
Dual Head Display Controller
oFull NVIDIA nView™ multi-display technology capability with
independent display controllers
oEach controller can drive same or different display contents to
different resolutions and refresh rates
Expansion Slots
oOne Mini PCI Express slot. (Optional WiFi module must occupy this
slot if ordered)
Environmental
oOperating Temperature: 0° to 40° C
oOperating Humidity: 80% maximum relative humidity, non-
condensing
Power
oInput Voltage: 19V 4.7A
oPower Dissipation: 30 Watts

Installation
Mounting PN-TPC1 on Sharp PN-series Displays
1. Before beginning
Make sure to turn off the monitor and remove the AC power.
2. Items needed
Sharp PN series Professional Monitor
PN-TPC1
Mounting Plate
AC Power Adapter
4 x M4 (0.7x10mm) screws
2 x M3 (0.5x5 mm)
Philips Screw Driver
3. Attach the mounting plate
There are 8 holes on the mounting
plate, but only use 4 holes to match
the monitor’s mounting holes
depending on the monitor model.
The mounting plate is attached to PN-
E421 in Figure 2.
Secure the mounting plate to the
monitor with four included M4 screws.
Figure 1
Figure 2

Installation
4. Put the AC power adapter
Place the AC power adapter into the
holder on top of the mounting plate as
in Figure 3.
AC power cord faces inside and the
DC power cord to the PN-TPC1 faces
outside.
5. Install the PN-TPC1
If you look at the top side of the PN-
TPC1 before sliding it into the
mounting plate as in Figure 4, there
are two small slits near the edges on
the PN-TPC1 and two small fingers
on either side of AC power adapter
holder on the mounting plate.
As you slide the PN-TPC1 into the
mounting plate, insert the two fingers
into these slits as in Figure 5.
There are two fingers on the bottom of
the mounting plate to catch the PN-
TPC1 in place as shown in Figure 6,
and they need to be tightened with
two include M3 screws.
6. Finish
Plug in the DC power cord into the
PN-TPC1’s power connector as in
Figure 7.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 7
Figure 5
Figure 6

Installation
Rear Connector Layout
1. PS/2 keyboard connector
2. USB Connectors
3. HDMI®Port
4. S/PDIF Out (Coaxial / Optical)
5. DVI Connector
6. eSATA Connector
7. Audio Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channe
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
8. LAN Connector (with LED status indicator)
Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity
Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity
Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/link/Activity
9. VGA Port

Installation
Rear Connector Layout (con’t)
10. Power Connection (refer to the figure in the previous page)
Use only the AC power adapter supplied with the system.
Input: 100~240V AC 1.5A
Output: 19V DC 4.74A
Plug the 19V AC/DC adapter (as in the figure 1 above) to the PN-TPC1’s
power input jack (as in the figure 2).
11. Power Button
This button will stay lit if the PN-TPC1 is powered on. If the PN-TPC1
doesn’t power up after the AC is connected, then press this button to
power up. If normal Windows shutdown is not shutting down the PN-
TPC1, then press this button for more than 4 seconds will turn off the PN-
TPC1. In this case, run Disk Cleanup in the Windows next time the PN-
TPC1 is powered up.
12. WiFi antenna connector (optional; refer to the figure in the previous page)
Install the enclosed antenna to the WiFi connector and turn clockwise.
Orient the antenna mast to achieve optimum reception and tighten the
antenna base to the WiFi Connector.

Installation
PCB Version

Support
How to Recover to Factory Installed Condition
1. Before beginning
Make sure that all the data including contents and programs you installed
are backed up.
If you are trying to recover from a bad HDD, please have a qualified
technician runs diagnostics and replaces defective components.
If the unit is in warranty, please contact Sharp Customer Service.
2. Items needed
Recovery DVD (comes with the unit)
USB DVD Drive
3. Windows OS installation from Recovery DVD
Attach USB DVD Drive to one of the 6 available USB ports on the back of
the unit.
Insert the recovery DVD and reboot the PC.
Follow instructions and install Windows OS.
Remove the recovery DVD and reboot.
4. Install System Drivers from Recovery DVD
Insert the recovery DVD.
Install Chipset, HD audio, HDMI audio, and WiFi drivers.
5. Install 3rd Party Software from Recovery DVD
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media Player 11
Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer 2007
Adobe Flash Player 10
Apple Quicktime 7
Media Player Codec Pack v.3.9.5
6. Install SDSS & Optimize Windows
Follow instructions from the included SDSS operating manual.

Support
Support & RMA
Warranty service is available from a Sharp®Authorized Service Center
located in the United States.
To receive repair handling instructions and to find the location of the
nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, please call Sharp toll free at
1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
If it is necessary to ship the Product for servicing, please be sure it is
insured and packaged securely. Sharp shall not be responsible for lost,
stolen or misdirected mail or for damage to the product incurred
during shipping. Please have proof of purchase available when
requesting warranty service.
TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION OR ACCESSORIES,
CALL 1-888-GO-SHARP OR VISIT www.SharpUSA.com
Trademarks
Sharp, SDSS, PN-E and related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated entities.
NVIDIA, ION, GeForce and nView are trademarks or registered trademarks of NVIDIA
Corporation.
Intel and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries.
Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Product specifications and design are subject to change without notice

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