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. The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with display integration in mind and features a full complement of the Sharp® SDSS™ digital signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. The PN-TPC1 was designed with hardware assisted support for formats such as Digital Signage, the PN-TPC1 has been optimized...
... display control and a custom mounting bracket specially designed to attach behind a Sharp PN-E™ series professional monitor. The PN-TPC1 supports true 1080P video with display integration in mind and features a full complement of the Sharp® SDSS™ digital signage software pre-loaded on the hard disk. The PN-TPC1 was designed with hardware assisted support for formats such as Digital Signage, the PN-TPC1 has been optimized...
PN-TPC1 Signage Controller User Guide
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... only use 4 holes to PNE421 in Figure 2. The mounting plate is attached to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Figure 1 Figure 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. Before beginning Make sure to the monitor with four included M4 screws. Secure the mounting plate to turn off the monitor and remove the AC power. 2. Installation Mounting PN-TPC1 on the monitor model.
... only use 4 holes to PNE421 in Figure 2. The mounting plate is attached to match the monitor's mounting holes depending on Sharp PN-series Displays 1. Figure 1 Figure 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. Before beginning Make sure to the monitor with four included M4 screws. Secure the mounting plate to turn off the monitor and remove the AC power. 2. Installation Mounting PN-TPC1 on the monitor model.
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... this occurs, start a new line. (Up to Panel Management and Option, p. 78) Date display This software displays the date in ppt format. PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007 is not capable 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 100 characters per line recommended.) • PowerPoint Set PowerPoint data so...
... this occurs, start a new line. (Up to Panel Management and Option, p. 78) Date display This software displays the date in ppt format. PowerPoint Viewer 2003/2007 is not capable 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 100 characters per line recommended.) • PowerPoint Set PowerPoint data so...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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Be sure to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. For the specifications of the panel and its connection and setting methods, read this before using , you must also be connected to play QuickTime content) If there are using the software. If you are any environmental requirements for saving data) Full color display with an RS-232C cable or the panel must be met. If the OS...
Be sure to start and close down SHARP Digital Signage Software. For the specifications of the panel and its connection and setting methods, read this before using , you must also be connected to play QuickTime content) If there are using the software. If you are any environmental requirements for saving data) Full color display with an RS-232C cable or the panel must be met. If the OS...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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.... •If using Windows XP 1. Click [OK]. 20 Windows Update settings Set Windows Update so that appears, click [Properties]. 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 being displayed in Program Viewer. 1. The [Taskbar and Start Menu Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Click the [Automatic Updates] tab and select the "Turn off Automatic Updates" option button. 3. Click...
.... •If using Windows XP 1. Click [OK]. 20 Windows Update settings Set Windows Update so that appears, click [Properties]. 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 being displayed in Program Viewer. 1. The [Taskbar and Start Menu Properties] dialog box will appear. 2. Click the [Automatic Updates] tab and select the "Turn off Automatic Updates" option button. 3. Click...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... screen size is larger than the display resolution of the monitor, the preview cannot be displayed in an existing file and saving the file under a new name is an effective way to create programs. 1. Two previews with the same data will be loaded into Program Editor and you to set specific dates and times, specific panel displays and other program conditions and display...
... screen size is larger than the display resolution of the monitor, the preview cannot be displayed in an existing file and saving the file under a new name is an effective way to create programs. 1. Two previews with the same data will be loaded into Program Editor and you to set specific dates and times, specific panel displays and other program conditions and display...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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...-52GX35. *2 It cannot be used for the connection (straight cable or cross cable). Indicates whether the "Turn Off Display" panel control command is supported. Indicates whether Get Status (Fp.101) is supported. Indicates whether TV input is supported. A list of the panel (monitor) to be displayed. Or, click [About Panel Support] from [Help Menu]. Click the [Panel Control] tab. Switch the input source of panel control commands will be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and the LB-1085. •...
...-52GX35. *2 It cannot be used for the connection (straight cable or cross cable). Indicates whether the "Turn Off Display" panel control command is supported. Indicates whether Get Status (Fp.101) is supported. Indicates whether TV input is supported. A list of the panel (monitor) to be displayed. Or, click [About Panel Support] from [Help Menu]. Click the [Panel Control] tab. Switch the input source of panel control commands will be used with the SHARP LCD monitor (PN series) and the LB-1085. •...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... want to the specified input before and after the program display" check box, and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Then enter a "File name", and click [Save]. Set the "Display Time of Panel Control Command] dialog box will be saved as the distribution wizard exits. • "Start the break-in program at the time specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 7. A [Confirmation] dialog...
... want to the specified input before and after the program display" check box, and click [Next]. Click [Next]. Then enter a "File name", and click [Save]. Set the "Display Time of Panel Control Command] dialog box will be saved as the distribution wizard exits. • "Start the break-in program at the time specified" option button Starts program display at the set time. 7. A [Confirmation] dialog...
Sharp Digital Signage Software (SDSS) Operation Manual
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... 4. Set the [Panel Control Command]. "After Display the Break-in Program" • "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 the specified input after displaying the break-in programs and other contents can be saved as below " check box Switches to the specified input...
... 4. Set the [Panel Control Command]. "After Display the Break-in Program" • "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 the specified input after displaying the break-in programs and other contents can be saved as below " check box Switches to the specified input...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... represent the actual product or display. - This manual assumes use in this manual is English by way of the GAMMA user data 21 RS-232C command table 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.
... represent the actual product or display. - This manual assumes use in this manual is English by way of the GAMMA user data 21 RS-232C command table 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.
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... , make settings and then MENU 5. Press or to 13 for about 4 minutes.) nMenu screen display 1 3 2 4 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 D-SUB OK···[MENU] 1 Name of the menu 2 Input mode 3 An item being displayed. Menu Items Displaying the menu screen Video and audio adjustment and settings of operation (Adjusting CONTRAST in the PICTURE menu) MENU 1. SCREEN PICTURE 1/2 PICTURE AUTO AUDIO CONTRAST 78 SETUP...
... , make settings and then MENU 5. Press or to 13 for about 4 minutes.) nMenu screen display 1 3 2 4 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 D-SUB OK···[MENU] 1 Name of the menu 2 Input mode 3 An item being displayed. Menu Items Displaying the menu screen Video and audio adjustment and settings of operation (Adjusting CONTRAST in the PICTURE menu) MENU 1. SCREEN PICTURE 1/2 PICTURE AUTO AUDIO CONTRAST 78 SETUP...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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...is not available. Menu SCREEN PICTURE AUDIO SETUP Item AUTO CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS H-SIZE V-SIZE H-RESOLUTION V-RESOLUTION RESET AUTO CONTRAST BLACK LEVEL TINT COLORS SHARPNESS ADVANCED FLESH TONE 3D-NR MPEG-NR 3D-Y/C C.M.S.-HUE C.M.S.-SATURATION C.M.S.-VALUE 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...
...is not available. Menu SCREEN PICTURE AUDIO SETUP Item AUTO CLOCK PHASE H-POS V-POS H-SIZE V-SIZE H-RESOLUTION V-RESOLUTION RESET AUTO CONTRAST BLACK LEVEL TINT COLORS SHARPNESS ADVANCED FLESH TONE 3D-NR MPEG-NR 3D-Y/C C.M.S.-HUE C.M.S.-SATURATION C.M.S.-VALUE 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...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... be changed using PRESET. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the screen varies over time. WHITE BALANCE THRU Displays the input signal level as is not recognized properly. (Adjustment may be impossible with some signals.) RESET Resets the values of input signals is . (for PC DVI-D/PC HDMI only) PRESET.......... The color temperature of the image. This function is set to the factory preset values. G-CONTRAST Adjusts green component when the WHITE BALANCE is not intended to USER. B-CONTRAST Adjusts blue...
... be changed using PRESET. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness of the screen varies over time. WHITE BALANCE THRU Displays the input signal level as is not recognized properly. (Adjustment may be impossible with some signals.) RESET Resets the values of input signals is . (for PC DVI-D/PC HDMI only) PRESET.......... The color temperature of the image. This function is set to the factory preset values. G-CONTRAST Adjusts green component when the WHITE BALANCE is not intended to USER. B-CONTRAST Adjusts blue...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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...used . When using the AV HDMI input mode. OSD V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical display position of treble-level sound. MONITOR Select the installation direction of the AUDIO menu items to use hot plug control for the menu screen. HOT PLUG CONTROL Sets whether to the factory preset values. LANGUAGE Sets the display language for the PC/AV HDMI and PC/AV DVI-D input terminals. ID No. RESET Resets the values of the monitor. nSETUP OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of HDMI signals when using an optional part, if instruction appears, change the setting...
...used . When using the AV HDMI input mode. OSD V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical display position of treble-level sound. MONITOR Select the installation direction of the AUDIO menu items to use hot plug control for the menu screen. HOT PLUG CONTROL Sets whether to the factory preset values. LANGUAGE Sets the display language for the PC/AV HDMI and PC/AV DVI-D input terminals. ID No. RESET Resets the values of the monitor. nSETUP OSD H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal display position of HDMI signals when using an optional part, if instruction appears, change the setting...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... Adjusts the horizontal position of the sub screen in PIP mode. PIP BLEND In PIP mode, use this function with the combination of PC DVI-D and AV HDMI or of AV DVI-D and PC HDMI. PIP SOURCE Selects the input signal of the computer screen and television/VCR simultaneously for profit-making or to show the image to display the sub screen transparently. OFF..........Displays one screen. Menu Items nPIP/PbyP PIP MODES Sets...
... Adjusts the horizontal position of the sub screen in PIP mode. PIP BLEND In PIP mode, use this function with the combination of PC DVI-D and AV HDMI or of AV DVI-D and PC HDMI. PIP SOURCE Selects the input signal of the computer screen and television/VCR simultaneously for profit-making or to show the image to display the sub screen transparently. OFF..........Displays one screen. Menu Items nPIP/PbyP PIP MODES Sets...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... SCREEN menu or PICTURE menu, display an image to LOW or HIGH, C.M.S.-HUE/ -SATURATION/-VALUE cannot be adjusted properly with 6 colors of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). When adjustment is complete in fast-motion scenes, selecting "OFF" may cause blurring on video. TIPS • If the screen cannot be set to brighten the entire screen. Setting a higher level reduces more noise. C.M.S.-VALUE Adjusts color brightness with 6 colors of the input signal...
... SCREEN menu or PICTURE menu, display an image to LOW or HIGH, C.M.S.-HUE/ -SATURATION/-VALUE cannot be adjusted properly with 6 colors of R (red), Y (yellow), G (green), C (cyan), B (blue), and M (magenta). When adjustment is complete in fast-motion scenes, selecting "OFF" may cause blurring on video. TIPS • If the screen cannot be set to brighten the entire screen. Setting a higher level reduces more noise. C.M.S.-VALUE Adjusts color brightness with 6 colors of the input signal...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... ALERT POWER BUTTON CONTROLLER INPUT OFF UNLOCKED ON ON LED OFF MONITOR END...[MENU] 2. ALL RESET1.....Resets all operations other than turning power on . RS-232C (RS-232C/LAN when the PN-ZB01 (optional) is detected, the power LED flashes in red. The FUNCTION screen cannot be selected when STANDBY MODE is detected, the power LED flashes in red and green alternately. LED Specifies whether to the factory default settings. OFF Do not notify about the error. OSD & LED... When...
... ALERT POWER BUTTON CONTROLLER INPUT OFF UNLOCKED ON ON LED OFF MONITOR END...[MENU] 2. ALL RESET1.....Resets all operations other than turning power on . RS-232C (RS-232C/LAN when the PN-ZB01 (optional) is detected, the power LED flashes in red. The FUNCTION screen cannot be selected when STANDBY MODE is detected, the power LED flashes in red and green alternately. LED Specifies whether to the factory default settings. OFF Do not notify about the error. OSD & LED... When...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... ID number on the screen. 0: 9600bps, 1: 19200bps, 2: 38400bps 0: Internal speaker, 1: External speaker 0: OFF, 1: MODE1, 2: MODE2 ○○○ E 24 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...
... ID number on the screen. 0: 9600bps, 1: 19200bps, 2: 38400bps 0: Internal speaker, 1: External speaker 0: OFF, 1: MODE1, 2: MODE2 ○○○ E 24 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...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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..., 1: ON ○ 25 E 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...
..., 1: ON ○ 25 E 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...
PN-E521 | PN-E601 Operation Manual
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... set to OSD & LED. Power LED flashes red. Ask Sharp dealer about removing internal dust. 37 E When a computer is in temperature is set to OSD & LED. There is no sound. • Is the sound muted? • Make sure the volume is not set to a mode where a video signal is present in temperature. Remove dust if possible. Unstable video. • The signal may change in a selected input mode, the AUTO INPUT CHANGE automatically changes the selected mode to minimum. • Are audio cables connected properly...
... set to OSD & LED. Power LED flashes red. Ask Sharp dealer about removing internal dust. 37 E When a computer is in temperature is set to OSD & LED. There is no sound. • Is the sound muted? • Make sure the volume is not set to a mode where a video signal is present in temperature. Remove dust if possible. Unstable video. • The signal may change in a selected input mode, the AUTO INPUT CHANGE automatically changes the selected mode to minimum. • Are audio cables connected properly...