PN-TPC1 Signage Controller User Guide
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... display control and a custom mounting bracket specially designed to attach behind a Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor. Package Contents The packing box should contain the following items: Technovare PN-TPC1 AC Power Adapter Mounting Kit This Users Guide Targeted for Commercial applications such as Digital Signage, the PN-TPC1 has been optimized for formats such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9. Getting Started Getting Started...
... display control and a custom mounting bracket specially designed to attach behind a Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor. Package Contents The packing box should contain the following items: Technovare PN-TPC1 AC Power Adapter Mounting Kit This Users Guide Targeted for Commercial applications such as Digital Signage, the PN-TPC1 has been optimized for formats such as MPEG2, H.264, and WM9. Getting Started Getting Started...
PN-TPC1 Signage Controller User Guide
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... monitor and remove the AC power. 2. Before beginning Make sure to PNE421 in Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 Attach the mounting plate There are 8 holes on the mounting plate, but only use 4 holes to the monitor with four included M4 screws. 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. Secure the mounting plate to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Installation Mounting PN...
... monitor and remove the AC power. 2. Before beginning Make sure to PNE421 in Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 Attach the mounting plate There are 8 holes on the mounting plate, but only use 4 holes to the monitor with four included M4 screws. 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. Secure the mounting plate to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Installation Mounting PN...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... requires a great deal of SHARP Digital Signage Software can send different panel control commands (monitor power supply ON/OFF and panel input commands) to SHARP LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain. (Refer to Panel Management and Option, p. 78) Date display This software displays the date in YYYY/MM/DD format. 8 If this occurs, start a new line. (Up to 100 characters per line recommended.) • PowerPoint Set PowerPoint data so that...
... requires a great deal of SHARP Digital Signage Software can send different panel control commands (monitor power supply ON/OFF and panel input commands) to SHARP LCD Monitors (PN Series) connected in a daisy chain. (Refer to Panel Management and Option, p. 78) Date display This software displays the date in YYYY/MM/DD format. 8 If this occurs, start a new line. (Up to 100 characters per line recommended.) • PowerPoint Set PowerPoint data so that...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... Windows Media Player 9 or later Flash Player 6 or later QuickTime Player 7 or later (in order to play video files. 11 Panel control can be enabled. For the specifications of the panel and its connection and setting methods, read this before using the software. The panel control cannot be performed unless a "Test connection" is performed. *4 For Japanese market only. • When controlling the target PC manually (when turning...
... Windows Media Player 9 or later Flash Player 6 or later QuickTime Player 7 or later (in order to play video files. 11 Panel control can be enabled. For the specifications of the panel and its connection and setting methods, read this before using the software. The panel control cannot be performed unless a "Test connection" is performed. *4 For Japanese market only. • When controlling the target PC manually (when turning...
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Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings (Windows XP/Vista only) Adjust the Taskbar settings so that the Taskbar is not displayed when a program is a security risk and may also lead to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) regularly and download and install updates manually. Click the [Automatic Updates] tab and select the "Turn off Automatic Updates" option button. 3. If you have disabled automatic updates, remember to performance related issues...
Installing SHARP Digital Signage Software Taskbar settings (Windows XP/Vista only) Adjust the Taskbar settings so that the Taskbar is not displayed when a program is a security risk and may also lead to check the Windows Update website (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) regularly and download and install updates manually. Click the [Automatic Updates] tab and select the "Turn off Automatic Updates" option button. 3. If you have disabled automatic updates, remember to performance related issues...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... screen size by clicking . Doing so may change in the foreground, regardless of display priority order. The [Open Program] dialog box will be reflected in full screen mode. 47 You can also open a program by clicking . A preview of the monitor, the preview cannot be displayed in the original file. ●Checking a program Check a program using the [Save Program] option, as the changes you have edited using...
... screen size by clicking . Doing so may change in the foreground, regardless of display priority order. The [Open Program] dialog box will be reflected in full screen mode. 47 You can also open a program by clicking . A preview of the monitor, the preview cannot be displayed in the original file. ●Checking a program Check a program using the [Save Program] option, as the changes you have edited using...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... the "Turn Off Display" panel control command is supported. A list of the panel control command list. Switches the panel (monitor) input source. Or, click [About Panel Support] from [Help Menu]. Indicates whether Get Status (Fp.101) is supported. Indicates which input of switching to the TV cannot be displayed. TV Description Indicates the cable to "TV input". Indicates whether TV input is supported. The contents of "Table of the panel (monitor) to be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and...
... the "Turn Off Display" panel control command is supported. A list of the panel control command list. Switches the panel (monitor) input source. Or, click [About Panel Support] from [Help Menu]. Indicates whether Get Status (Fp.101) is supported. Indicates which input of switching to the TV cannot be displayed. TV Description Indicates the cable to "TV input". Indicates whether TV input is supported. The contents of "Table of the panel (monitor) to be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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...; "Power OFF the panel after display the program" check box Turns the panel off after the break-in program has finished. • "Switch the panel input after display the program as below " check box Switches to perform panel control operations before displaying the break-in programs 6. By packaging distribution data, program information containing break-in program at the time specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 7. Check...
...; "Power OFF the panel after display the program" check box Turns the panel off after the break-in program has finished. • "Switch the panel input after display the program as below " check box Switches to perform panel control operations before displaying the break-in programs 6. By packaging distribution data, program information containing break-in program at the time specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 7. Check...
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... specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 5. A [Confirmation] dialog box will appear. "Before Display the Break-in Program" • "Power ON the panel before display the program" check box Turns the panel on before displaying the break-in program. * It cannot be used with the LB-46GX35 and LB-52GX35. • "Switch the panel input before display the program as below " check box Switches to the...
... specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 5. A [Confirmation] dialog box will appear. "Before Display the Break-in Program" • "Power ON the panel before display the program" check box Turns the panel on before displaying the break-in program. * It cannot be used with the LB-46GX35 and LB-52GX35. • "Switch the panel input before display the program as below " check box Switches to the...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... 22 Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN 29 Settings to connect to the included Operation Manual. For instructions regarding connection and installation, refer to a LAN 29 Controlling with a PC 31 Troubleshooting 37 This guide contains instructions regarding operation, settings, and similar details. Contents Part Names 3 Basic Operation 5 Menu Items 7 Displaying the menu screen 7 List of menu items 8 Menu item details 10 Adjustments for PC screen display 16 Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION 17 Controlling the Monitor...
... 22 Controlling the Monitor with a PC (LAN 29 Settings to connect to the included Operation Manual. For instructions regarding connection and installation, refer to a LAN 29 Controlling with a PC 31 Troubleshooting 37 This guide contains instructions regarding operation, settings, and similar details. Contents Part Names 3 Basic Operation 5 Menu Items 7 Displaying the menu screen 7 List of menu items 8 Menu item details 10 Adjustments for PC screen display 16 Initialization (Reset)/Functional Restriction Setting (FUNCTION 17 Controlling the Monitor...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... that cannot be selected appear in the PICTURE menu) MENU 1. Doing so may initialize the settings. Press or to adjust the setting. nExample of input signal, and other data. Function not supported by the current input signal) 4. Press or to select CONTRAST. MENU , press , make settings and then MENU 5. SCREEN PICTURE 1/2 PICTURE AUTO AUDIO CONTRAST 78 SETUP BLACK LEVEL 84 OPTION TINT 30 ENLARGE COLORS 30 PIP/PbyP SHARPNESS 12 1920x1080 V: 60 Hz H: 67.5 kHz PC...
... that cannot be selected appear in the PICTURE menu) MENU 1. Doing so may initialize the settings. Press or to adjust the setting. nExample of input signal, and other data. Function not supported by the current input signal) 4. Press or to select CONTRAST. MENU , press , make settings and then MENU 5. SCREEN PICTURE 1/2 PICTURE AUTO AUDIO CONTRAST 78 SETUP BLACK LEVEL 84 OPTION TINT 30 ENLARGE COLORS 30 PIP/PbyP SHARPNESS 12 1920x1080 V: 60 Hz H: 67.5 kHz PC...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... COLOR MODE WHITE BALANCE PRESET R-CONTRAST G-CONTRAST B-CONTRAST COPY TO USER GAMMA RESET TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION MONITOR MONAURAL AUDIO LANGUAGE POWER ON DELAY STANDBY MODE HDMI SETTING HDMI AUTO VIEW HDMI RGB INPUT RANGE HOT PLUG CONTROL HDMI DVI RS-232C/LAN SELECT ID No. Menu Items List of menu items The displayed menu items vary depending on whether or not the PN-ZB01 (optional) is attached. ○: Item is available, -: Item is not available. SET BAUD RATE LAN SETUP SPEAKER SELECT OPTION DC OUT SETTING PN...
... COLOR MODE WHITE BALANCE PRESET R-CONTRAST G-CONTRAST B-CONTRAST COPY TO USER GAMMA RESET TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION MONITOR MONAURAL AUDIO LANGUAGE POWER ON DELAY STANDBY MODE HDMI SETTING HDMI AUTO VIEW HDMI RGB INPUT RANGE HOT PLUG CONTROL HDMI DVI RS-232C/LAN SELECT ID No. Menu Items List of menu items The displayed menu items vary depending on whether or not the PN-ZB01 (optional) is attached. ○: Item is available, -: Item is not available. SET BAUD RATE LAN SETUP SPEAKER SELECT OPTION DC OUT SETTING PN...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... PICTURE menu items to display a PC screen for PC DVI-D/PC HDMI only) PRESET.......... Select "ON" and then press MENU . COPY TO USER Copies the value set . Select "ON" and then press MENU . BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the image. USER Used for reference. When using PRESET. H-POS Adjust the horizontal position of the video signals. V-POS Adjust the vertical position of the image. V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size of the image. Pressing performs adjustment. TINT Adjusts the hue. WHITE BALANCE THRU Displays...
... PICTURE menu items to display a PC screen for PC DVI-D/PC HDMI only) PRESET.......... Select "ON" and then press MENU . COPY TO USER Copies the value set . Select "ON" and then press MENU . BLACK LEVEL Adjusts the entire brightness of the image. USER Used for reference. When using PRESET. H-POS Adjust the horizontal position of the video signals. V-POS Adjust the vertical position of the image. V-SIZE Adjust the vertical size of the image. Pressing performs adjustment. TINT Adjusts the hue. WHITE BALANCE THRU Displays...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... menu screen. LANDSCAPE............Horizontal orientation PORTRAIT Vertical orientation MONAURAL AUDIO Outputs audio signals as OFF. When LOW POWER is selected, current consumption is reduced while the monitor is set up to monitors connected in standby mode. RS-232C/LAN SELECT Selects the method with which to the factory preset values. RESET Resets the values of the AUDIO menu items to control the monitor from the computer. nSETUP OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of the monitor. LANGUAGE Sets...
... menu screen. LANDSCAPE............Horizontal orientation PORTRAIT Vertical orientation MONAURAL AUDIO Outputs audio signals as OFF. When LOW POWER is selected, current consumption is reduced while the monitor is set up to monitors connected in standby mode. RS-232C/LAN SELECT Selects the method with which to the factory preset values. RESET Resets the values of the AUDIO menu items to control the monitor from the computer. nSETUP OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of the monitor. LANGUAGE Sets...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... PbyP2 mode. AUTO OFF Sets the display method when no signals for profit-making or to show the image to USER, the following items cannot be set. • If COLOR MODE is output in a line. PIP V-POS Adjusts the vertical position of the PC input signal and AV input signal simultaneously. TIPS • When WHITE BALANCE is set to THRU, BLACK LEVEL, CONTRAST, TINT, COLORS and GAMMA cannot be set . PbyP.........Displays a main screen and a sub screen...
... PbyP2 mode. AUTO OFF Sets the display method when no signals for profit-making or to show the image to USER, the following items cannot be set. • If COLOR MODE is output in a line. PIP V-POS Adjusts the vertical position of the PC input signal and AV input signal simultaneously. TIPS • When WHITE BALANCE is set to THRU, BLACK LEVEL, CONTRAST, TINT, COLORS and GAMMA cannot be set . PbyP.........Displays a main screen and a sub screen...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... cause blurring on video. C.M.S.-HUE Adjusts color tone with 6 colors of playback images on an image. Adjustments for PC screen display nAutomatic adjustment When you use or to the specifications of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). If you change the setting of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). Opening the adjustment pattern The following example is not a malfunction.) E 16 C.M.S.-VALUE Adjusts color brightness with 6 colors of the PC, use the adjustment pattern on the computer...
... cause blurring on video. C.M.S.-HUE Adjusts color tone with 6 colors of playback images on an image. Adjustments for PC screen display nAutomatic adjustment When you use or to the specifications of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). If you change the setting of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). Opening the adjustment pattern The following example is not a malfunction.) E 16 C.M.S.-VALUE Adjusts color brightness with 6 colors of the PC, use the adjustment pattern on the computer...
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... E FUNCTION 1/1 ALL RESET ADJUSTMENT LOCK RS-232C OSD DISPLAY LED TEMPERATURE ALERT STATUS ALERT POWER BUTTON CONTROLLER INPUT OFF UNLOCKED ON ON LED OFF MONITOR END...[MENU] 2. Press , select ALL RESET, and then press MENU . When using an optional part, if instruction appears, change this setting as MONITOR. OFF cannot be hidden. OFF Do not notify about an abnormal temperature. LED When a hardware error is detected, the power LED flashes in red. After initialization, turn the main power switch off ). ALL...
... E FUNCTION 1/1 ALL RESET ADJUSTMENT LOCK RS-232C OSD DISPLAY LED TEMPERATURE ALERT STATUS ALERT POWER BUTTON CONTROLLER INPUT OFF UNLOCKED ON ON LED OFF MONITOR END...[MENU] 2. Press , select ALL RESET, and then press MENU . When using an optional part, if instruction appears, change this setting as MONITOR. OFF cannot be hidden. OFF Do not notify about an abnormal temperature. LED When a hardware error is detected, the power LED flashes in red. After initialization, turn the main power switch off ). ALL...
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... monitor's ID number. Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) SETUP menu Function OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION MONITOR MONAURAL AUDIO LANGUAGE Command Direction OSDH WR OSDV WR STDR WR MONO WR LANG WR Power On Delay PWOD WR STANDBY MODE STBM WR HDMI SETTING HDMI AUTO VIEW HDAW WR HDMI RGB INPUT HDRA WR RANGE HOT PLUG CONTROL (DVI) HPCT WR HOT PLUG CONTROL (HDMI) HPCH WR RS-232C/LAN SELECT CTLS WR ID NUMBER ID NO. SETTING IDLK W (SUBSEQUENT) ID CHECK BAUD RATE SPEAKER...
... monitor's ID number. Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) SETUP menu Function OSD H-POSITION OSD V-POSITION MONITOR MONAURAL AUDIO LANGUAGE Command Direction OSDH WR OSDV WR STDR WR MONO WR LANG WR Power On Delay PWOD WR STANDBY MODE STBM WR HDMI SETTING HDMI AUTO VIEW HDAW WR HDMI RGB INPUT HDRA WR RANGE HOT PLUG CONTROL (DVI) HPCT WR HOT PLUG CONTROL (HDMI) HPCH WR RS-232C/LAN SELECT CTLS WR ID NUMBER ID NO. SETTING IDLK W (SUBSEQUENT) ID CHECK BAUD RATE SPEAKER...
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Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) OPTION menu Function Date/time setting SCHEDULE INPUT SELECT AUDIO SELECT DVI BNC HDMI PC DVI-D PC D-SUB PC HDMI PC RGB AV DVI-D AV HDMI INPUT RESOLUTION (PC) AV COMPONENT AV S-VIDEO AV VIDEO RESOLUTION CHECK PIXEL SETTING (PC D-SUB, PC RGB) INPUT RESOLUTION (AV) RESOLUTION CHECK ZOOM2 SPECIAL SETTING (PC D-SUB, PC RGB) SCAN MODE POWER MANAGEMENT (PC) POWER MANAGEMENT (AV) COLOR SYSTEM AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL SELF ADJUST AUTO INPUT CHANGE Command Direction DATE WR SC01- Returns current resolution in...
Controlling the Monitor with a PC (RS-232C) OPTION menu Function Date/time setting SCHEDULE INPUT SELECT AUDIO SELECT DVI BNC HDMI PC DVI-D PC D-SUB PC HDMI PC RGB AV DVI-D AV HDMI INPUT RESOLUTION (PC) AV COMPONENT AV S-VIDEO AV VIDEO RESOLUTION CHECK PIXEL SETTING (PC D-SUB, PC RGB) INPUT RESOLUTION (AV) RESOLUTION CHECK ZOOM2 SPECIAL SETTING (PC D-SUB, PC RGB) SCAN MODE POWER MANAGEMENT (PC) POWER MANAGEMENT (AV) COLOR SYSTEM AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT LEVEL SELF ADJUST AUTO INPUT CHANGE Command Direction DATE WR SC01- Returns current resolution in...
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... properly. • Is the setting for AUDIO menu. (See page 11.) There is a picture but no signal is present in the following troubleshooting tips. When video play is present. Power LED flashes red. If you are connected properly: left and right speakers is no picture or sound. • Is the power cord disconnected? • Is the main power switch off and then back on the SETUP menu correct? This happens when...
... properly. • Is the setting for AUDIO menu. (See page 11.) There is a picture but no signal is present in the following troubleshooting tips. When video play is present. Power LED flashes red. If you are connected properly: left and right speakers is no picture or sound. • Is the power cord disconnected? • Is the main power switch off and then back on the SETUP menu correct? This happens when...