Sharp Lc M3700 Operation Manual

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INPUTRETURN
MENU
STANDBY/ONENLARGE
WIDE
LCD MONITORENTERVOL
LC-M3700
LC-M3710OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE MANEJO WIDE LCD MONITOR
BREITBILD-LCD-MONITORMONITEUR GRAND ÉCRAN À
CRISTAUX LIQUIDESMONITOR LCD PANORÁMICO
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OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOIBEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DE MANEJOLC-M3700/LC-M3710
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LC-M3700
LC-M3710
WIDE LCD MONITOR
ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 flash 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
sufficient 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.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.:
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INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Relocate or adjust the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
CAUTION:Use the supplied AC cord as it is.
Do not remove the core part from the AC cord, and do not change the way of
winding cables around the core part.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
U.S.A. ONLY
U.S.A. ONLY
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Introduction
Connection
and InstallationBasic OperationPC OperationSettings and
AdjustmentsTroubleshooting and
SpecificationsAppendix
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 fire. 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 oper-
ated.
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 damp 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 attach-
ments can result in accidents.
7. Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and
laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.
8. Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an
unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to
the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.
9. When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care.
Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall
from the cart.
10. Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation.
Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause
overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed,
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.
11. Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on
them or objects from resting on them.
12. 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.
13. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric
shock.
14. Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High
voltage flows 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.
15. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high
voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.
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16. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request
a qualified 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 adjust-
ment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive
adjustment work by a qualified 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.
17. Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and per-
formance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other
danger.
18. 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.
19. Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product
according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
20. Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat-generating products (including amplifiers).
21. Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
For units designed to operate on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions.
The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
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 measures.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
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Introduction
Page
Dear SHARP Customer ........................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
Features .................................................................................................6
Part Names – Display ............................................................................8
Removing the terminal cover .................................................................9
Part Names – Remote Control Unit .....................................................10
Removing the battery cover .................................................................11
Supplied Accessories ...........................................................................12
Connection and Installation ................................................................. 13
Connecting Peripheral Equipment .......................................................13
Connecting external speakers .............................................................18
Connecting the AC cord .......................................................................19
Connecting multiple monitors ...............................................................20
Mounting options ..................................................................................23
Bundling cables ....................................................................................29
Basic Operation .................................................................................... 30
Turning on Power .................................................................................30
Main POWER switch ............................................................................30
STANDBY/ON ......................................................................................30
Remote Control Unit .............................................................................31
Menu Items ..........................................................................................32
Menu option selection ..........................................................................32
Menu screen explanation .....................................................................33
PC (analog) input mode menu items ...................................................34
AV input mode menu items ..................................................................35
Language setting ..................................................................................36
PC Operation ......................................................................................... 37
PC connection ......................................................................................37
Communication conditions ...................................................................37
Communication procedure ...................................................................38
RS-232C command table .....................................................................46
Settings and Adjustments .................................................................... 51
Picture ..................................................................................................51
Audio ....................................................................................................53
Power control .......................................................................................53
Setup ....................................................................................................54
Option ...................................................................................................57
Detailed explanation .............................................................................58
Troubleshooting and Specifications ................................................... 65
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................65
Specifications .......................................................................................67
Optional Accessories ...........................................................................67
Appendix ................................................................................................ 68
Appendix 1: PC Compatibility Chart ..........................................................68
Appendix 2: Dimensional Drawings ...........................................................69
Appendix 3: Menu Option Reference Chart ...............................................70
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Features
HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) PANEL
•A large, flat LCD display panel with 3.15 million pixels lets you enjoy a detailed, high-
definition picture from a digital TV or a PC.
ASV* LOW-REFLECTION BLACK TFT LCD PANEL
•SHARP’s unique ASV* low-reflection BLACK TFT LCD panel provides higher luminance,
higher contrast, and a wider viewing angle. This reduces reflection in the monitor when it
is placed near a window, and ensures brighter, more vivid image reproduction. With a
wide viewing angle of 170 degrees, both horizontally and vertically, the image is
beautiful, even when viewed off axis.
* ASV … Advanced Super View
CABINET DESIGN ENABLES VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
INSTALLATION
•When mounted vertically, this monitor requires images coded for a vertical screen. It
does not have image rotation capability.
EQUIPPED WITH A VARIETY OF TERMINALS


•INPUT1yTerminals are provided for two types of video input signal.
 Input Select
Video Input (BNC-terminal)NTSC (3.58/4.43)/PAL/SECAM 
(*1)
S-video Input (S-terminal)NTSC (3.58/4.43)/PAL/SECAM (*1)
•INPUT2yThis terminal can be set for input or output.

INPUT2 Select
Video Input (RCA-terminal)NTSC (3.58/4.43)/PAL/SECAM 
(*1)
•INPUT3yThis terminal enables selection of the video signal type.  

Input Select
COMPONENT/RGB Input (BNC-terminal)
COMPONENT480i/480p/576i/576p/1080i/720p 
(*2)
RGBConforms to PC analog input.

Appendix 1 (*2, *3)
•PC
Analog Input (D-Sub terminal)
VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA and others

Appendix 1 (*2, *3)
Digital Input (DVI terminal)VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA and others

Appendix 1
*1: There is a setting for auto-detection of the color system. (This is set to “Auto” at factory shipment.)
*2: Frequency is auto-detected.
*3: The INPUT3 (RGB) and PC (analog) inputs are compatible with Sync On Green input. PC (analog) input is
compatible with Csync input.
COMPATIBLE WITH VARIOUS COLOR SYSTEMS

•Compatible with NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (50/60) and SECAM.
Numbers within  refer to the main page(s) where the topic is explained.
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Introduction
ENLARGEMENT FUNCTION


•Allows output of enlarged images for 4- or 9-screen (“2 ×2” or “3 ×3”) setups, without using
a special-purpose external device.
CHAIN CONNECTION OF MULTIPLE MONITORS
•Enables chain connection of monitors using video signal output (composi\
te-video/D-Sub)
terminals. 

•Enables individual control via PC of multiple sets connected in a daisy chain using RS-
232C cables. 



EXTERNAL CONTROL AND STATUS MONITORING FROM
A PC
•The monitor can be controlled in various ways from a PC. 

•Multiple monitors can be individually controlled by connecting them in a daisy chain.

EXTERNAL SPEAKERS CAN BE CONNECTED

•Compatible speakers: L/R, 8 ohm, 10W or larger
EQUIPPED WITH BUILT-IN MONITOR SPEAKER (MONO)
•When activated from the menu screen, you can check the audio input status using the
built-in monitor speaker (mono).
CONTROL LOCK FUNCTIONS


•The monitor is equipped with various operation lock functions to prevent unintended
operation or mischief. (The PIN can be set by the user.)
Numbers within  refer to the main page(s) where the topic is explained.
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Features (Continued)
Fluorescent Tubes

The fluorescent tubes in this product have a limited lifetime.
»If the screen gets dark, flashes, or does not turn on, change the fluorescent tubes with new
exclusive ones.
Expected lifetime: ............... 60,000 hours for LC-M3700 (horizontal mount)*
40,000 hours for LC-M3710 (vertical mount)*
*When “Brightness” is set to a center value.
» For more information, please contact your product dealer.

 Because of the property of fluorescent tubes, the screen may flash durin\
g the initial period of use. If
this happens, please turn off the main power switch on the back of the monitor and turn on again to
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Part Names – Display
MENU
ENTER
UP
RIGHTLEFT
DOWN
INPUTVOL
Numbers within          refer to the main page(s) where the topic is explained.
Liquid Crystal Display panel
Side control panel
(See below.)
Front view
Side control panel
Remote
control sensor
*When using the 
remote control, point 
it towards here.
STANDBY/ON
button
STANDBY/ON
indicator
Panel side
3011
30
MENU
ENTER
VOL +/–
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
DOWN
INPUT
32
31
31
Menu operation
buttons
Cursor
control
LC-3700 LC-3710
About LC-M3710:
»
The SHARP logo for the LC-M3710 model is 
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Introduction
Removing the terminal cover
1. Hold down the two claws at the top of the terminal
cover, and pull the cover toward you so it opens a
little.
2. Slowly lift the cover so the three claws at the bottom
come loose from the claw holes in the console.
213
Rear view
Built-in monitor
speaker
57
SPEAKER (R)
External speaker terminal
(right)
18
POWER····················
Main power on/off
switch
30SPEAKER (L)
External speaker terminal
(left)
18
AC Input
terminal···············
19
INPUT2 (INPUT/
OUTPUT)
14
VIDEO OUTPUT
17
RS-232C INPUT··············
17
RS-232C OUTPUT········
17
15 INPUT1
13
17
PC (DIGITAL) INPUT
16INPUT3/PC (ANALOG)
OUTPUT············
INPUT3PC (ANALOG)
INPUT··················
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Removing the terminal cover
Lower claw
Upper claw
Part Names – Display (Continued)