Sharp MultiSync ME652 User manual

User’s Manual
Large Format Display
MultiSync® ME652
MultiSync® ME552
MultiSync® ME502
MultiSync® ME432
MODEL:
PN-ME652
PN-ME552
PN-ME502
PN-ME432
Please nd your model name on the label on the rear side of the monitor.

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Table of Contents
DEAR CUSTOMER..............................................................2
Important Information ........................................................3
Safety Precautions and Maintenance ............................ 5
Recommended Use & Maintenance ............................ 11
Trademark and Software License ................................12
Part Names........................................................................13
Connecting Peripheral Equipment..................................15
Connecting the Supplied Power Cord............................17
Mounting (for Customer) .................................................17
Preparing the Remote Control ........................................ 18
Turning Power On/Off ......................................................19
Power ON and OFF .....................................................19
Using Power Management ..........................................20
Basic Operation................................................................21
Menu Screen .....................................................................24
About the home screen................................................24
Application - File Explorer...............................................26
Application - Web Browser..............................................28
Application - Updater .......................................................29
Application - MediaPlayer................................................ 30
Advanced Operation ........................................................35
Creating a Power and Reboot Schedule .....................35
Setting Security and Locking the Monitor Controls ......36
Setting the Remote Control ID Function ...................... 40
Connecting Multiple Monitors ......................................41
External Control................................................................42
Controlling the Monitor via RS-232C ...........................42
Controlling the Monitor via LAN ...................................43
Commands ..................................................................46
Troubleshooting ...............................................................47
Screen Image and Video Signal Issues .......................47
Hardware Issues ..........................................................48
Specications ...................................................................50
Compatible signal list ...................................................50
Product Specications .................................................51
Appendix-A External Resources.....................................52
Appendix-B Common Settings Menu List......................53
Picture..........................................................................53
Audio............................................................................55
Appendix-C Administrator Settings Menu List..............56
Input & Output..............................................................56
Schedule ......................................................................58
Network........................................................................58
Protect .........................................................................60
Setup ...........................................................................61
Application ...................................................................62
System .........................................................................63
About ...........................................................................64
Mounting Precautions
(For SHARP dealers and service engineers) ................. 65
Mounting (for Trained Installers) ..................................65
Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information ......69
Energy Saving .............................................................69
Addition explanation to EcoDesign Regulation ............69
DEAR CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of a product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your
product, please read the “Important Information” carefully before using this product.
Mounting the monitor requires expertise and the work must be carefully performed by a trained service person in
accordance with the section “Mounting Precautions (For SHARP dealers and service engineers)”.
NOTE: 
For box contents, please refer to the Setup Manual provided in the box.
Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation. Failure to follow these recommendations
could result in voiding the warranty.

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Important Information
To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the following terminals: USB port, USB
Type C port and Audio output terminal. Use shielded cables with ferrite core to connect to the following terminals: HDMI input
terminal, RS-232C input terminal.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
SHARP LCD MONITOR, PN-ME652/PN-ME552/PN-ME502/PN-ME432
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
100 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645
TEL: [phone] www.sharpnecdisplays.us
U.S.A. ONLY
WARNING:
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAIN socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
(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 E or by the safety
earth symbol 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 N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or 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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Information on the Disposal of this Equipment and its Batteries
IF YOU WISH TO DISPOSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR ITS BATTERIES, DO NOT USE THE ORDINARY WASTE BIN, AND
DO NOT PUT THEM INTO A FIREPLACE!
Used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should always be collected and treated SEPARATELY in accordance
with local law.
Separate collection promotes an environment-friendly treatment, recycling of materials, and minimizing nal disposal of
waste. IMPROPER DISPOSAL can be harmful to human health and the environment due to certain substances! Take USED
EQUIPMENT to a local, usually municipal, collection facility, where available.
Remove USED BATTERIES from equipment, and take them to a battery collection facility; usually a place where new
batteries are sold.
If in doubt about disposal, contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
ONLY FOR USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND SOME OTHER COUNTRIES; FOR INSTANCE NORWAY AND
SWITZERLAND: Your participation in separate collection is requested by law.
The symbol shown above appears on electrical and electronic equipment and batteries (or the packaging) to remind users
of this. If ‘Hg’ or ‘Pb’ appears below the symbol, this means that the battery contains traces of mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb),
respectively.
Users from PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS are requested to use existing return facilities for used equipment and batteries.
Batteries are collected at points of sale. Return is free of charge.
If the equipment has been used for BUSINESS PURPOSES, please contact your dealer who will inform you about take-back.
You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back. Small equipment (and small quantities) might be taken back by
your local collection facility. For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back
of your used products.
Securing personal information: Personally identiable information, such as IP addresses, may be saved on the monitor.
Before transferring or disposing of the monitor, clear this data by performing the FACTORY RESET function.
NOTE: (1) The contents of this manual may not be reprinted in part or whole without permission.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) Great care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; however, should you notice any questionable points, errors or omissions,
please contact us.
(4) The image shown in this manual is indicative only. If there is inconsistency between the image and the actual product, the actual product
shall govern.
(5) Notwithstanding articles (3) and (4), we will not be responsible for any claims on loss of prot or other matters deemed to result from using
this device.
(6) This manual is commonly provided to all regions so they may contain descriptions that are pertinent for other countries.

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Safety Precautions and Maintenance
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE
THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND
USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR:
About the Symbols
To ensure safe and proper use of the product, this manual uses a number of symbols to prevent injury to you and
others as well as damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are described below. Be sure to understand
them thoroughly before reading this manual.
WARNING Failing to heed this symbol and handling the product incorrectly could result in
accidents leading to major injury or death.
CAUTION Failing to heed this symbol and handling the product incorrectly could result in
personal injury or damage to surrounding property.
Examples of symbols
This symbol indicates a warning or caution.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
WARNING
UNPLUG THE
POWER CORD
Unplug the power cord if the product malfunctions.
Should the product emit smoke or strange odors or sounds, or if the product has been dropped or
the cabinet broken, turn off the product’s power, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Contact your dealer for repairs.
Never try to repair the product on your own. Doing so is dangerous.
DO NOT
MODIFY
Do not open or remove the product’s cabinet.
Do not disassemble the product.
There are high voltage areas in the product. Opening or removing product covers and modifying the
product may expose you to electric shock, re, or other risks.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
PROHIBITED
Do not use the product if it has structural damage.
If you notice any structural damage such as cracks or unnatural wobbling, please refer servicing
to qualied service personnel. If the product is used in this condition, the product may fall or cause
personal injury.

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WARNING
Handling the power cord.
PROHIBITED
Do not scratch or modify the cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on the cord.
• Do not let the weight of the product rest on the cord.
• Do not cover the cord with a rug, etc.
• Do not bend, twist or pull the cord with excessive force.
• Do not apply heat to the cord.
Handle the power cord with care. Damaging the cord could lead to re or electric shock. If the cord
gets damaged (exposed core wires, broken wires, etc.), turn off the product’s power, then unplug the
power cord from the power outlet. Ask your dealer to replace it.
DO NOT
TOUCH
Do not touch the power plug if you hear thunder.
Doing so could result in electric shock.
DO NOT
TOUCH
WITH WET
HANDS
Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands.
It may cause an electric shock.
REQUIRED
Please use the power cord provided with this product in accordance with the power cord table. Do
not exceed the product’s specied power supply voltage where it is installed. Doing so could result
in a re or electric shock. Please refer to the power supply voltage information in the specication.
If a power cord is not supplied with this product, please contact us. For all other cases, please
use the power cord with the plug style that matches the power socket where the product is located.
The compatible power cord corresponds to the AC voltage of the power outlet and has been
approved by, and complies with, the safety standards in the country of purchase.
MUST BE
EARTHED
This equipment is designed to be used in the condition of the power cord connected to the earth.
If the power cord is not connected to the earth, it may cause electric shock. Please make sure the
power cord is connected to the wall outlet directly and earthed properly. Do not use a 2-pin plug
converter adapter.
REQUIRED
For proper installation it is strongly recommended to use a trained service person.
Failure to follow the standard installation procedures could result in damage to the product or injury
to the user or installer.
REQUIRED
Please install the product in accordance with the following information.
This product cannot be used or installed without the table top stand or other mounting accessory for
support.
When transporting, moving, or installing the product, please use as many people as necessary
(at least two) to be able to lift the product by the two handles without causing personal injury or
damage to the product.
• ME652: DO NOT use this product on the oor with the table top stand. Please use this product
on a table or with a mounting accessory for support.
Please refer to the instructions included with the optional mounting equipment for detailed
information about attaching or removing.
Do not cover the vent on the product. Improper installation of the product may result in damage to
the product, an electric shock or re.

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WARNING
REQUIRED
Do not install the product in the locations below:
• Poorly ventilated spaces.
• Near a radiator, other heat sources, or in direct sunshine.
• Continual vibration areas.
• Humid, dusty, steamy, or oily areas.
• An environment where there are corrosive gases (sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulde, nitrogen
dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, ozone, etc.).
• Outdoors.
• High-temperature environment where humidity changes rapidly and condensation is likely to
occur.
• A ceiling or wall that is not strong enough to support the product and mounting accessories.
Do not mount the product upside down.
REQUIRED
Prevent tipping and falling for earthquakes or other shocks.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the product caused by tipping over due to earthquakes or
other shocks, make sure to install the product in a stable location and take measures to prevent
falling.
The measures to prevent falling and tipping are intended for reducing the risk of injury, but may not
guarantee the effectiveness against all earthquakes.
The product may tip causing personal injury.
• When using the product with the optional table top
stand, fasten the product to a wall using a cord or
chain that can support the weight of the product in
order to prevent the product from falling.
• Depending on the table top stand, the stand has
the structure for preventing tipping.
• Please refer to the table top stand manual.
• Be sure to remove the cord or chain from the wall
before moving the product to prevent personal
injury or damage to the product.
The product may fall causing personal injury.
• Do not attempt to hang the product using an
installation safety wire.
Cord or chain Clamp
Screw (M4)
Screw Holes
ME652
• Please install the product in an area on the wall or ceiling strong enough to support the weight of
the product.
• Prepare the product using mounting accessories, such as hook, eyebolt, or mounting parts, and
then secure the product with a safety wire. The safety wire must not be tight.
• Please make sure the mounting accessories are strong enough to support the product weight
and size before installing it.

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WARNING
REQUIRED
Stability Hazard.
The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To prevent injury, this product must
be securely attached to the oor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
• ALWAYS use stands or installation methods recommended by the manufacturer of the product
set.
• ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the product.
• ALWAYS ensure the product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the product or its
controls.
• ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot be tripped over,
pulled or grabbed.
• NEVER place a product in an unstable location.
• NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without
anchoring both the furniture and the product to a suitable support.
• NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be located between the product
and supporting furniture.
• NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the
top of the product or furniture on which the product is placed.
If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated, the same considerations as above
should be applied.
PROHIBITED
Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart, stand or table. Doing so could lead to falling
or tipping and cause personal injury.
PROHIBITED
Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots. It may cause electric shock, re, or product
failure. Keep objects away from children and babies.
If objects get into the cabinet slot, turn off the product’s power, then unplug the power cord from the
power outlet. Contact your dealer for repairs.
DO NOT WET
Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your product near water.
Immediately turn off the power and unplug your product from the wall outlet, then refer servicing to
qualied service personnel. It may cause an electric shock or start a re.
Do not install the product under equipment that discharges water, such as air conditioners.
PROHIBITED
Do not use ammable gas sprays to remove dust when cleaning the product. Doing so could lead
to a re.
PROHIBITED
Usage of the product 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.

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CAUTION
Handling the power cord.
REQUIRED
The monitor should be installed close to an easily accessible power outlet.
REQUIRED
When connecting the power cord to the product’s AC input terminal, make sure the connector is fully
and rmly inserted.
An incomplete connection of the power cord may cause overheating of the plug; it allows dust to get
on the plug connection, which can lead to a re. Touching the pins of a partially inserted plug may
lead to an electric shock. If a clamp and a screw are provided with the product, fasten the power
cord to the product by attaching them to prevent a loose connection.
REQUIRED
Handling the power cord by following below to avoid re or electric shock.
• When connecting or disconnecting the power cord, pull the power cord out by holding onto its
plug.
• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the product or when not planning to
use the product for an extended time.
• When the power cord or plug is heat or damaged, unplug the power cord from the power outlet,
and contact a qualied service person.
REQUIRED
Regularly dust off the power cord by using a soft dry cloth.
REQUIRED
Before moving the product, make sure the product power is off, then unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and check that all cables connecting the product to other devices are disconnected.
PROHIBITED
Do not use the power cord with a power tap.
Adding an extension cord may lead to re as a result of overheating.
PROHIBITED
Do not bind the power cord and the USB cable.
It may trap heat and cause a re.
PROHIBITED
Do not connect to a LAN with excessive voltage.
When using a LAN cable, do not connect to a peripheral device with wiring that might have
excessive voltage. Excessive voltage on the LAN port may cause an electric shock.
PROHIBITED
Do not climb on the table where the product is installed. Do not install the product on a wheeled
table if the wheels on the table have not been properly locked. The product may fall, causing
damage to the product or personal injury.
REQUIRED
Installation, removal, and height adjustment of the optional table top stand.
• When installing the table top stand, handle the unit with care to avoid pinching your ngers.
• Installing the product at the wrong height can cause tipping.
Please install your product at proper height to prevent personal injury or damage to the product.
PROHIBITED
Do not push or climb on the product. Do not grab or hang onto the product. Do not rub or tap the
product with hard objects. The product may fall, causing damage to the product or personal injury.
PROHIBITED
Do not hit or strike the screen.
Do not push against the screen with a pointed object.
It can cause serious damage to the product or personal injury.

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CAUTION
REQUIRED
Incorrect usage of batteries can result in leaks or bursting.
• Use the specied batteries only.
• Insert batteries matching the (+) and (–) signs on each battery to the (+) and (–) signs of the
battery compartment.
• Do not mix battery brands.
• Do not combine new and old batteries. This can shorten battery life or cause liquid leakage of
batteries.
• Remove dead batteries immediately to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery
compartment.
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.
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, or a battery
subject to extremely low air pressure, that can result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable
liquid or gas.
• Properly dispose of depleted batteries. Disposal of a battery into water, re, or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing, cutting, or modifying a battery can result in an explosion.
• Do not short-circuit the batteries.
• Do not charge the batteries. The batteries provided are not rechargeable.
• Contact your dealer or local authorities when disposing of batteries.
PROHIBITED
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.
REQUIRED
Suitable for entertainment purposes at controlled luminous environments, to avoid disturbing
reections from the screen.
REQUIRED
We recommend wiping clean the ventilation holes a minimum of once a month. Failure to do so
could lead to re or electric shock or damage to the product.
REQUIRED
To ensure the product’s reliability, please clean the ventilation holes at the rear side of the cabinet
at least once a year to remove dirt and dust. Failure to do so could lead to re or electric shock or
damage to the product.
REQUIRED
Avoid locations with extreme temperatures and humidity. Failure to do so could lead to re or
electric shock or damage to the product. The usage environment for this product is as follows:
• The operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C/32 °F to 104 °F/
humidity: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
• The storage temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C/-4 °F to 140 °F/
humidity: 10 to 90% (without condensation)
NOTE:  • This product can only be serviced in the country where it was purchased.
• Continuous operating time and warranty.
This product is designed for a maximum daily use of 18 hours. Continual use in excess of 18 hours per day is not
covered by the warranty.
• When you use a network, your communication data is exposed to the risks of being stolen or illegally accessed.
To avoid these risks, you need to use this monitor in a secure network environment.