Sharp PN-425 User manual

PN-425
LCD MONITOR
LCD FARBMONITOR
MONITEUR LCD
MONITOR LCD
OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ENGLISH ...... E1
DEUTSCH .... D1
FRANÇAIS .... F1
ESPAÑOL .... S1
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ENGLISH DEUTSCH ESPAÑOLFRANÇAIS

Authorised representative responsible for the European Union Community Market
Autorisierter Repräsentant in der Europäischen Union
Représentant autorisé pour le marché de la communauté européenne
Representante autorizado responsable del mercado comunitario de la Unión Europea
SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH
Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg
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
FOR CUSTOMERS IN U.K.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: Earth
BLUE: Neutral
BROWN: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
•ThewirewhichiscolouredGREEN-AND-YELLOWmustbeconnectedtotheterminalintheplugwhichismarkedbythe
letter Eor by the safety earth or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
•ThewirewhichiscolouredBLUEmustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhichismarkedwiththeletterNor coloured black.
•ThewirewhichiscolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhichismarkedwiththeletterLor coloured red.
Ensurethatyourequipmentisconnectedcorrectly.Ifyouareinanydoubtconsultaqualiedelectrician.
“WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.”

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PN-425
LCD MONITOR
ENGLISH
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 QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Thelightningash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sufcient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.
CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord as it is.
Thisproductutilizesuorescent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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
WARNING:
FCCRegulationsstatethatanyunauthorizedchangesormodicationstothisequipmentnotexpresslyapprovedbythe
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Thisproductutilizestin-leadsolder,anduorescentlamp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, the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org,thelamprecyclingorganization:www.lamprecycle.orgorSharpat1-800-BE-SHARP
(For U.S.A. Only)
U.S.A. ONLY
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dustbin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper
treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and
electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take
back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand
according to local requirements.
Bydisposingofthisproductcorrectlyyouwillhelpensurethatthewasteundergoesthenecessarytreatment,recoveryand
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due
to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t
purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the
costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection
facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

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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. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can
resultinelectricshockand/orre.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.Donotinstalltheproductinaplacewherewatermaysplashonto
it.Becarefulofequipmentwhichdrainswatersuchasanair-conditioner.
8. Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation.
  Donotcoverorblocktheseventsandopeningssinceinsufcient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reorelectricshock.
12. Enteringofobjectsandliquids—Neverinsertanobjectintotheproductthroughventsoropenings.Highvoltageows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qualiedservicepersontoperformservicing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
For EU:
The crossed-out wheeled bin implies that used batteries should not be put to the general household
waste! There is a separate collection system for used batteries, to allow proper treatment and recycling in
accordance with legislation. Please contact your local authority for details on the collection and recycling
schemes.
For Switzerland:
The used battery is to be returned to the selling point.
For other non-EU countries:
Please contact your local authority for correct method of disposal of the used battery.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
14. Repair—Ifanyofthefollowingconditionsoccurs,unplugthepowercordfromtheACoutlet,andrequestaqualied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qualied
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.
15. Replacementparts—Incasetheproductneedsreplacementparts,makesurethattheservicepersonusesreplacement
partsspeciedbythemanufacturer,orthosewiththesamecharacteristicsandperformanceastheoriginalparts.Useof
unauthorizedpartscanresultinre,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ampliers).
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speciedbatteriesonly.
  •Installthebatterieswithdueattentiontotheplus(+)andminus(-)sidesofthebatteriesaccordingtotheinstructionsinthe
compartment.
  •Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.
  •Donotmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes.Voltagespecicationsofbatteriesofthesameshapemayvary.
  •Replaceanexhaustedbatterywithanewonepromptly.
  •Ifyouwillnotusetheremotecontrolforalongtime,removethebatteries.
  •Ifleakedbatteryuidgetsonyourskinorclothing,rinseimmediatelyandthoroughly.Ifitgetsintoyoureye,batheyour
eyewellratherthanrubbingandseekmedicaltreatmentimmediately.Leakedbatteryuidthatgetsintoyoureyeoryour
clothingmaycauseaskinirritationordamageyoureye.
20. 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.
21. Do not stay in contact with the parts of the product that become hot for long periods of time. Doing so may result in
low-temperatureburns.
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.
TomaintaincompliancewithEMCregulations,useshieldedcablestoconnecttothefollowingterminals:PCanalogRGB
inputterminals(BNC),PCanalogRGBinputterminal,PCdigitalRGBinputterminal,PCanalogRGBoutputterminal,and
RS-232Cinputterminal.
Ifamonitorisnotpositionedinasufcientlystablelocation,itcanbepotentiallyhazardousduetofalling.Manyinjuries,
particularlytochildren,canbeavoidedbytakingsimpleprecautionssuchas:
•Usingwallmountbracketsorstandsrecommendedbythemanufacturerofthemonitor.
•Onlyusingfurniturethatcansafelysupportthemonitor.
•Ensuringthemonitorisnotoverhangingtheedgeofthesupportingfurniture.
•Notplacingthemonitorontallfurniture(forexample,cupboardsorbookcases)withoutanchoringboththefurnitureandthe
monitor to a suitable support.
•Notstandingthemonitorsonclothorothermaterialsplacedbetweenthemonitorandsupportingfurniture.
•Educatingchildrenaboutthedangersofclimbingonfurnituretoreachthemonitororitscontrols.

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- 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re.
- Ensure that the monitor does not come into contact with
waterorotheruids.Ensurethatnoobjectssuchaspaper
clipsorpinsenterthemonitorasthiscouldleadtore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re.
- Images cannot be rotated on this monitor.
Whenusinginverticalorientation,youwillneedtoprepare
appropriately orientated content in advance.
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re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re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.
Manual Scope
-MicrosoftandWindowsareregisteredtrademarksof
Microsoft Corporation.
- Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
- 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specicallynoted.
Fluorescent Tubes
● Theuorescenttubesinthisproducthavealimitedlifetime.
 *Ifthescreengetsdark,ashes,ordoesnotturnon,
changetheuorescenttubeswithnewexclusiveones.
* For more information, please contact your product dealer.
● Becauseofthepropertyofuorescenttubes,thescreen
mayashduringtheinitialperiodofuse.Ifthishappens,
please turn off the main power switch of the monitor and
turnonagainafteratleast5secondstoconrmoperation.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION............................................1
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER..............................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................3
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................5
Supplied Accessories......................................................7
Part Names .......................................................................7
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...........................................................11
Connecting external speakers....................................11
Connecting multiple monitors.....................................11
Connecting the Power Cord .........................................12
Preparing the Remote Control Unit..............................12
Installing the batteries ................................................12
Remote control operation range.................................12
Binding Cables...............................................................13
Turning Power On/Off....................................................14
Turning on the main power.........................................14
Turning power on/off ..................................................14
Disabling power on/off operations..............................14
Troubleshooting.............................................................15
Specications ................................................................16
This manual contains instructions regarding connection and installation.
For instructions regarding operation, settings, and similar details, refer to the Operation guide (PN425_guide_English.pdf) in
the “manual” folder on the included CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader is required in order to view the Operation guide.

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Supplied Accessories
If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer.
Liquid
C
rystal Display: 1
Power cord
R-03 battery (“AAA” size): 2
CD-ROM (Utility Disk for Windows): 1
Operation manual: 1
Blank sticker: 1
Place a blank sticker onto the SHARP logo to cover the logo.
Remote control
unit: 1
Vertical logo
sticker: 2
Cable clamp: 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.
Part Names
nFront view
INPUT
1
2 3 4 5
1. LCD panel
2. Remote control sensor (See page 12.)
3. Input switch (See Operation guide.)
4. Power switch (See page 14.)
5. Power LED (See page 14.)
TIPS
• Useapointedobjectsuchasapentiptopressthe
switches at the front of the monitor.

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Part Names
nRear view
16
17
1
48
91011
56
12 13 14 15
723
1. Main power switch (See page 14.)
2. AC input terminal (See page 12.)
3. External speaker terminals (See page 11.)
4. Audio output terminals (See page 11.)
5. Audio input terminals (See page 10.)
6. Video output terminal (See page 11.)
7. Component video input terminals (See page 10.)
8. PC analog RGB input terminals (BNC) (See page 10.)
9. PC audio input terminal (See page 10.)
10. Composite video input terminals (See page 10.)
11. S-video input terminal (See page 10.)
12. RS-232C input terminal (See page 11.)
13. PC digital RGB input terminal (See page 10.)
14. PC analog RGB output terminal (See page 11.)
15. PC analog RGB input terminal (See page 10.)
16. Vents
17. Handles
nRemote control unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
8
7
1. Signal transmitter
2. POWER button (See page 14.)
3. DISPLAY button (See Operation guide.)
4. MUTE button (See Operation guide.)
5. VOL +/- buttons (See Operation guide.)
BRIGHT +/- buttons (See Operation guide.)
Cursor control ( / / / ) buttons
6. INPUT button (See Operation guide.)
7. MODE button (See Operation guide.)
8. SIZE button (See Operation guide.)
9. MENU button (See Operation guide.)

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How to Install the Monitor
Mounting precautions
• Sincethemonitorisheavy,consultyourdealerbefore
installing, removing or moving the monitor.
• Wheninstalling,removingormovingthemonitor,ensure
that this is carried out by at least 2 people.
• Whenmovingthemonitor,besuretoholditwiththe
handles both on the rear and the unit bottom. Do not hold
the LCD panel. This may cause product damage, failure, or
injury.
• Installthemonitorwiththesurfaceperpendiculartoalevel
surface. If necessary, the monitor may be tilted up to 20
degrees.
• 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 improper mounting or
mishandling.
• Thismonitorshouldbeusedatanambienttemperature
between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). Provide enough
space around the monitor to prevent heat from accumulating
inside.
7-7/8 [20]
2 [5]
2
[5]
2
[5]
2-3/4 [7]
2-3/4 [7]
7-7/8 [20]
2 [5]
2
[5]
2
[5]
Unit: inch [cm]
Unit: inch [cm]
F
or t
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i
tor
i
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or
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or
i
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For the monitor in vertical orientation
• Ifitisdifficulttoprovidethismuchspaceforanyreason
such as the installation of the monitor inside a housing, or
if the ambient temperature may be outside of the range
of 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C), install a fan in the housing
or take other measures to keep the ambient temperature
within the required range.
• Adheretothefollowingwheninstallingthemonitorinthe
vertical orientation. Failing to adhere to the following may
cause malfunctions.
- Install the monitor such that the power LED is located on
the downside.
- Set MONITOR on the MODE SELECT 2 menu to
PORTRAIT. (See Operation guide.)
• Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Ifthetemperature
inside the monitor rises, this could lead to a malfunction.
• Aftermounting,itisrecommendedtotakesomemeasures
to prevent the monitor from falling down.
• Donotplacethemonitoronadevicewhichgeneratesheat.
• Usethesuppliedverticallogostickerwhenyouinstallthe
monitor in vertical orientation.
*
* Donotremovethefactory-afxedstickerbutafxthe
logostickeroverit.Becarefulnottocovertheremote
control sensor or buttons.
• Besuretouseastandorawall-mount/ceiling-mount
bracket designed or designated for mounting the monitor.
• Thismonitorisdesignedtobeinstalledonaconcretewall,
ceiling, or pillar. Reinforced work might be necessary for
some materials such as plaster / thin plastic board / wood
before starting installation.
This monitor and bracket must be installed on a wall which
can endure at least 4 times or more the weight of the
monitor. Install by the most suitable method for the material
and the structure.
• ForuseonlywithULListedWallMountBracketwith
minimum weight/load: 88 kg.

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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mixuptheinputterminalwiththeoutput
terminal when connecting cables. Mixing up the input and
output terminals may cause malfunctions and the other
problems.
Connection with a PC
Video input
PC digital RGB input
terminal
DVD-D
IN
PC analog RGB input
terminal
RGB (ANALOG1)
IN
PC analog RGB input terminals (BNC)
RGB (ANALOG2) IN
R G B H V
Audio input
PC audio input terminal
PC
AUDIO
IN
• Useacommerciallyavailablesignalcable(DVI-D24pin)
forthePCdigitalRGBinputterminal.
• Useacommerciallyavailablesignalcable(MiniD-sub
15pin)forthePCanalogRGBinputterminal.
• Useacommerciallyavailablesignalcable(BNC)forthePC
analogRGBinputterminals(BNC).
• Useacommerciallyavailableaudiocable(ministereojack)
for the PC audio input terminal. Use an audio cable without
resistance.
TIPS
• Imagesmaynotbedisplayedproperlydependingonthe
computer (graphics board) to be connected.
• UsetheautomaticscreenadjustmentwhenaPCscreenis
displayedforthersttimeusingANALOG1orANALOG2,
or when the setting of the PC is changed. (See Operation
guide.)
Connection with AV equipment
Video input
Component video input
terminals
COMPONENT IN
Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
S-video input terminal
S-VIDEO
IN
Composite video input
terminals
or
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
Audio input
Audio input terminals
(COMPONENT)
L
R
AUDIO
IN
COMPONENT
Audio input terminals
(VIDEO)
L
R
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
• Useacommerciallyavailablecomponentcable(BNC)for
the component video input terminals.
• UseacommerciallyavailableS-videocablefortheS-video
input terminal.
• Useacommerciallyavailablevideocable(BNCorRCA)for
the composite video input terminal.
• Useacommerciallyavailableaudiocable(RCA)forthe
audio input terminals.
• Thecomponentvideoinputterminalsarecompatiblewith
the video signals below:
1080i @50/60Hz, 720p @50/60Hz, 576p @50Hz,
576i @50Hz, 480p @60Hz, 480i @60Hz
TIPS
• TheS-videoinputterminal,compositevideoinputterminal
(BNC),andcompositevideoinputterminal(RCA)cannot
be used simultaneously. Connect the cable to one
terminal only. (Do not connect any cables to the remaining
terminals.)

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Connecting Peripheral Equipment
Other terminals
Audio output terminals
• Audiofromtheequipmentconnectedtotheaudioinput
terminals (COMPONENT/VIDEO) or PC audio input
terminal is output. Connect to the audio input terminals of
the connected equipment using a commercially available
audio cable (RCA).
• Theaudiooutputvariesdependingontheinputmode
selection.
PC analog RGB output terminal
VideosignalsfromthePCanalogRGBinputterminalor
thePCanalogRGBinputterminals(BNC)canbeoutput
to external device. Use this terminal when you connect
multiple monitors in a daisy chain via PC analog signal cables
(commercially available). (See the description on the right.)
Video output terminal
Video signals from the composite video input terminals can be
output to external device. Connect to the equipment using a
commerciallyavailablevideocable(BNC).
RS-232C input terminal
You can control the monitor from a PC by connecting a
commercially available RS-232 straight cable between this
terminal and the PC. (See Operation guide.)
Connecting external speakers
Besuretouseexternalspeakerswithanimpedanceof6to
8Ωandaratedinputofatleast7W.
(1) (2)
1.Whilepushingthetab,insertthetipofthecable.
2. Release the tab.
TIPS
• Besuretoconnectthe+and-terminalsandtheleftand
right speakers properly.
• Avoidshortcircuitingthe+and-terminals.
Connecting multiple monitors
You can connect multiple monitors (up to 4 monitors) in a
daisychainbyusingthePCanalogRGBinputterminalor
thePCanalogRGBinputterminals(BNC)andthePCanalog
RGBoutputterminal.
Connection example
First monitor Second monitor
PC analog
RGB output
terminal
PC analog signal cables
(commercially available)
PC analog
RGB input
terminal
PC analog
RGB input
terminal
To PC analog RGB output terminal
shows the signal flow
TIPS
• Audio signals cannot be transmitted when multiple monitors
are connected in a daisy chain. Connect the audio output
terminalstoanexternalaudioamplier(commercially
available).
• Thelengthofthesignalcablesorsurroundingenvironment
may affect the image quality.

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Connecting the Power Cord
Caution
• Donotuseapowercordotherthantheone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.
For power
outlet
3
AC input terminal
1
Main power
switch
Power cord (Supplied)
2
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-03(“AAA”size)x2)withtheirplus(+)
and minus (-) sides oriented correctly.
3. Close the cover.
TIPS
• Whenthebatteriesbecomeexhaustedreplacethem
with new (commercially available) batteries earlier than
specied.
• Thesuppliedbatteries(R-03(“AAA”size)x2)maybecome
exhausted quickly depending on how they are stored.
• Ifyouwillnotusetheremotecontrolforalongtime,
remove the batteries.
• Usemanganeseoralkalinebatteriesonly.
Remote control operation range
The operation range of the remote control unit is approx. 16.4
feet (5 m) at an angle of approx 10° from the center to the
top/bottom/right/left of the remote control sensor.
Remote control senso
r
10°
16.4 feet (5 m)
16.4 feet (5 m)
16.4 feet (5 m)
10°
TIPS
• Donotexposetheremotecontrolunittoshockbydropping
or stepping on it. This could lead to a malfunction.
• Donotexposetheremotecontrolunittoliquids,anddonot
place it in an area with high humidity.
• Theremotecontrolunitmaynotworkproperlyiftheremote
control sensor is under direct sunlight or strong lighting.
• Objectsbetweentheremotecontrolunitandtheremote
control sensor may prevent proper operation.
• Replacethebatterieswhentheyrunlowasthismay
shorten the remote control’s operation range.
• Ifauorescentlightisilluminatedneartheremotecontrol
unit, it may interfere with proper operation.
• Donotuseitwiththeremotecontrolofotherequipment
such as air conditioner, stereo components, etc.

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Binding Cables
The cables connected to the terminals on the back of the monitor can be neatly bundled using the supplied cable clamp.
Cable clamp

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Turning Power On/Off
Caution
• TurnonthemonitorfirstbeforeturningonthePCor
playback device.
Turning on the main power
Main power switch
Whenthemainpowerswitchisoff,themonitorcannotbe
turnedonusingthePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolunit.
Turning power on/off
PressthePOWERbuttontoturnthepowerON/OFF.
INPUT
Power LED
Status of a power LED Status of the monitor
Green lighting Power “On”
Orange lighting Power “Off” (Standby mode)
Greenashing Input signal standby mode
(input using a PC)
Caution
• 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.
TIPS
• Ifthemonitorisintheinputsignalstandbymodeandyou
pressthePOWERbuttonontheremotecontrolunit,the
monitor enters standby mode.
• Youcanturnon/offthemonitorbypressingthepower
switch of the monitor.
Disabling power on/off operations
Power on/power off operations can be disabled in order to
protect the monitor from an accidental power off. Set
ADJUSTMENT LOCK in the FUNCTION 1 menu to “2”. (See
Operation guide.)

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Troubleshooting
Beforecallingforrepairservices,makesurefollowingchecks
for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms.
There is no picture or sound.
• Isthepowercorddisconnected?(Seepage12.)
• Isthemainpowerswitchsetto“OFF”?(Seepage14.)
• Isthemonitorinstandbymode(thepowerLEDilluminating
inorange)?(Seepage14.)
• Makesurecorrectinputmodeisselected.
• Ifanyexternalequipmentisconnected,makesurethe
equipment is operating (playing back).
Remote control does not work.
• Arethebatteriesinsertedwithpolarity(+,-)aligned?(See
page 12.)
• Arethebatteriesexhausted?(Seepage12.)
• Pointtheremotecontrolunittowardthemonitor’sremote
control sensor. (See page 12.)
• Isthemenudisplayhiddenorisoperationdisabled?(See
Operation guide.)
Sound from left and right speakers is reversed.
Sound is heard from only one side.
• Areaudiocablesconnectedproperly?(Seepages10and
11.)
• Makesureaudiocablesforexternalspeakersare
connected properly: left and right cables may be reversed
or one of the two cables may not be connected. (See page
11.)
• CheckthesettingofBALANCEunderAUDIOintheMODE
SELECT 1 menu. (See Operation guide.)
There is a picture but no sound.
• Isthesoundmuted?
• Makesurethevolumeisnotsettominimum.
• IsthePCaudiocable(commerciallyavailable)connected?
• Areaudiocablesconnectedproperly?
• Istheaudiosignalinputproperlytotheaudioinputterminal
correspondingtotheselectedvideoinputterminal?
Unstable video.
• Thesignalmaybeincompatible.
• TrytheautomaticscreenadjustmentwhenthePCanalog
RGBinputterminalorthePCanalogRGBinputterminals
(BNC)isused.
Control buttons do not work.
There is no picture.
• Somekindofloadnoisesfromoutsidemightinterferewith
normal operation. Turn off the power and turn it on after
waiting at least 5 seconds, and then check the operation.
The monitor sometimes makes a cracking sound.
• Youmayhearcrackingsoundfromthemonitor.This
happens when the cabinet slightly expands and contracts
according to change in temperature. This does not affect
the monitor’s performance.
Power LED ashes red.
• Fanerror.Turnoffthemonitorandrequestrepairfromyour
SHARP dealer.
The power LED is ashing in red and green alternately.
When “TEMPERATURE” is displayed in the corner of the
screen.
• Whentheinternaltemperatureofthemonitorrises
excessively, the fan starts operating, and the brightness
of the backlight automatically decreases in order to
preventafurthertemperaturerise.Whenthisoccurs,
“TEMPERATURE” is displayed on the screen and the
powerLEDashesredandgreenalternately.(WhenTEMP
ALERT under FUNCTION 1 is set to OSD&LED. This
varies depending on the setting.)
(In this case, brightness settings cannot be adjusted.)
• Iftheinternaltemperaturerisesfurther,themonitor
automatically enters standby mode. (The power LED
continuesashingredandgreenalternately.)
• Removethecauseoftheexcessivetemperaturerise.
- If the monitor enters standby mode due to a rise in
temperature, to return to normal display, turn the power off
and then back on again. The monitor, however, will enter
standby mode again if the cause of the temperature rise
is not eliminated. (See page 9.)
- Check whether the monitor is placed at a location where
a quick rise in temperature is likely. Internal temperature
rises quickly if the vents on the monitor are blocked.
- 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.

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E
DPMS: Display Power Management Signaling
DPMS Screen
Power
consumption
Hsync Vsync
ON STATE Display 190W Yes Yes
STANDBY No
display 2.5W
No Yes
SUSPEND Yes No
OFF STATE No No
Specications
nProduct Specications
Model PN-425
LCD element 42" wide (106.7 cm diagonal) TFT LCD
Max. resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768
Max. colors 16.77 M colors (8 bits/color)
Pixel pitch 0.681 mm (H) x 0.681 mm (V)
Viewing angle 178° right/left/up/down (contrast ratio ≥ 10)
Screen active area inch (mm) 36-5/8 x 20-9/16 (930.3 x 523.0)
Computer input signal Digital (DVI 1.0 standard-compliant), Analog RGB (0.7 Vp-p) [75 Ω]
Sync signal Horizontal/vertical separate (TTL: positive/negative), Sync-on-green,
Composite sync (TTL: positive/negative)
Video color system PAL, PAL-60, SECAM, NTSC (3.58 MHz), NTSC (4.43 MHz)
Plug and play VESA DDC2B
Power management VESA DPMS, DVI DMPM
Input terminals PC Digital DVI-D 24 pin x 1
Analog Mini D-sub 15 pin, 3 rows x 1
BNC*1 x 1
PC Audio 3.5 mm mini stereo jack x 1
Serial (RS-232C) D-sub 9 pin x 1
Composite video BNC x 1, RCA x 1*2
S-video x 1*2
Component BNC (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) x 1
Audio RCA pin (L/R) x 2
Output terminals PC Analog*3 Mini D-sub 15 pin, 3 rows x 1
Composite video BNC x 1
Audio RCA pin (L/R) x 1
Speaker 7 W + 7 W [6 Ω]
Power requirement AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Power consumption 190 W (Input signal waiting mode: 2.5 W, Standby mode: 1.5 W)
Dimensions inch (mm) Approx. 40-1/4 x 5-1/4 x 24-3/16 (1023 x 133 x 614) (excluding protrusions)
Weight lbs. (kg) Approx. 48.5 (22) (excluding cable clamp and cables)
*1 Does not support plug and play.
*2 TheS-videoinputterminal,compositevideoinputterminal(BNC),andcompositevideoinputterminal(RCA)cannotbeusedsimultaneously.
*3 Through output of analog computer input signal. Does not support plug and play.
Asapartofourpolicyofcontinuousimprovement,SHARPreservestherighttomakedesignandspecicationchangesforproductimprovement
withoutpriornotice.Theperformancespecicationguresindicatedarenominalvaluesofproductionunits.Theremaybesomedeviationsfrom
these values in individual units.
nPower 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.
DMPM: Digital Monitor Power Management
DMPM Screen Power
consumption
Monitor ON Display 190W
Active OFF No display 2.5W

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17 E
nCompatible signal timing (PC)
VESA
Wide
US TEXT
Sun
Screen resolution Hsync Vsync Dot frequency
640 × 480
800 × 600
848 × 480
1024 × 768
1280 × 768
1360 × 768
1280 × 720
720 × 400
1024 × 768
31.5kHz
37.9kHz
37.5kHz
35.1kHz
37.9kHz
48.1kHz
46.9kHz
31.0kHz
48.4kHz
56.5kHz
60.0kHz
47.8kHz
60.3kHz
47.7kHz
44.7kHz
31.5kHz
48.3kHz
53.6kHz
56.6kHz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
56Hz
60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
70Hz
75Hz
60Hz
75Hz
60Hz
60Hz
70Hz
60Hz
66Hz
70Hz
25.175MHz
31.5MHz
31.5MHz
36.0MHz
40.0MHz
50.0MHz
49.5MHz
33.75MHz
65.0MHz
75.0MHz
78.75MHz
79.5MHz
102.25MHz
85.5MHz
74.4MHz
28.3MHz
64.13MHz
70.4MHz
74.25MHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Analog Digital
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
-
* All are compliant only with non-interlaced.
* Depending on the connected PC, images may not be displayed properly even if the compatible signal described above is input.
* The frequency values for the Sun are reference values.
Specications
nDimensional Drawings
Note that the values shown are approximate values.
Unit: inch [mm]
Screw holes for mounting brackets
(M6 x 12 holes)
Opening width (36-13/16 [934.8])
Opening height
(20-3/4 [527.2])
40-1/4 [1023]
5-1/4 [133]
24-3/16 [614]
7-7/8 [200]
3-15/16 [100]3-15/16 [100]
7-7/8 [200]
3-15/16
[100]
3-15/16
[100]
 Whenmountingthemonitor,besuretouseawall-mount/ceiling-mountbrackettheycomplywiththeVESA-compatible
mounting method. SHARP recommends using M6 screws and tighten the screws.
Loose holding may cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. The
screw and hole should come together with 3/8 inch (10 mm) length of thread. Use the bracket which applied UL1678
standard, and which can endure at least 4 times or more the weight of the monitor.

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E
Specications
nDDC (plug and play)
The monitor supports the VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) standard.
DDC is a signal standard for plug and play between monitors and computers. Information about resolution and other parameters
isexchangedbetweenthetwo.ThisfunctioncanbeusedifthecomputersupportsDDCandithasbeenconguredtodetect
plug-and-play monitors.
ThereareseveraltypesofDDC,dependingonthecommunicationmethodused.ThismonitorsupportsDDC2B.
nPC digital RGB input terminal pins
(DVI-D24 pin)
No. Function No. Function
1 TMDS data 2- 13 N.C.
2TMDS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 data 1- 21 N.C.
10 TMDSdata1+ 22 TMDS clock shield
11 TMDS data 1/3 shield 23 TMDSclock+
12 N.C. 24 TMDS clock-
nPC analog RGB input terminal pins
(Mini D-sub 15 pin)
No. Function No. Function
1 Red video signal input 9 +5V
2 Green video signal input 10 GND
3Bluevideosignalinput 11 N.C.
4 N.C. 12 DDC data
5 GND 13 Hsync signal input
6 GND for red video signal 14 Vsync signal input
7GND for green video signal 15 DDC clock
8 GND for blue video signal
nRS-232C input terminal pins
(D-sub 9 pin)
No. Function No. Function
1 N.C. 6
Data set ready transmission
2 Transmitted data 7 Transmit request reception
3 Received data 8 Transmission possible
transmission
4Data terminal ready reception 9 N.C.
5 GND
nPC analog RGB output terminal pins
(Mini D-sub 15 pin)
No. Function No. Function
1 Red video signal output 9 +5V
2 Green video signal output 10 GND
3Bluevideosignaloutput 11 N.C.
4 N.C. 12 N.C.
5 GND 13 Hsync signal output
6 GND for red video signal 14 Vsync signal output
7GND for green video signal 15 N.C.
8 GND for blue video signal