Sharp Pn E471 Operation Manual

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FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL РУССКИЙ
PN-E471
PN-E421
LCD MONITOR
MONITEUR LCD
MONITOR LCD
LCD FARBMONITOR
ЖК МОНИТОР
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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arket
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enne
Representante autorizado responsable del mercado comunitario de la Unió\
n Europea
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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 followi\
ng 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 

 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 	 qualified 	 electrician.
“WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.”

 
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior 
energy
	
efficiency. 
 
Les produits labellisés ENERGY STAR
® sont conçus pour protéger l’environnement par un rendement 
énergétique supérieur. 
 
Los Productos que han conseguido el ENERGY STAR
® están diseñados para proteger el medio ambiente a 
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de
	
una
	
mejor
	
eficiencia
	
en
	
el
	
consumo
	
de
	
energía.  
 
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des 
Design aus und schützen die Umwelt.  
 
Изделия,
	
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®,	 разработаны 	 с 	 учетом 	 мер 	 по 	 охране 	 окружающей 	
среды
	
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PN-E471
PN-E421
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	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.
CAUTION: The AC outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acce\
ssible. 
CAUTION: Use the supplied power cord as it is.
This	product	utilizes	fluorescent	tubes	containing	a	small	amount	of	mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental consid\
erations. For disposal or recycling 
information, please contact your local authorities.
 
						

							2E
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
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.
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for C\
lass A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference when the equipment 
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy a\
nd, if 
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may ca\
use harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause har\
mful interference in which case the user will be required 
to correct the interference at his own expense.
This	product	utilizes	tin-lead	solder,	and	fluorescent	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 authori\
ties, 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)
This	product	contains	a	CR	Coin	Lithium	Battery	which	contains	Perchlorate	Material	–	special	handling	may	
apply, California residents, See  www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
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 t\
he 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 equi\
pment. 
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 accumul\
ators, 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 du\
e 
to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authoriti\
es 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 a\
mounts) might be taken back by your local collection 
facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your loca\
l 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 author\
ities and ask for the correct method of disposal.Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical an\
d electronic products 
should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
 
						

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The battery supplied with this product contains traces of Lead.
For EU:The crossed-out wheeled bin implies that used batteries should not be pu\
t to the general household 
waste! There is a separate collection system for used batteries, to allow prope\
r treatment and recycling in 
accordance with legislation. Please contact your local authority for det\
ails 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 th\
e used battery.
“BATTERY 	DISPOSAL”
THIS	PRODUCT 	CONTAINS	A	LITHIUM	PRIMARY 	(MANGANESS	DIOXIDE)	MEMORY 	BACK-UP	BATTERY 	THAT 	
MUST 	BE	DISPOSED	OF	PROPERLY.	PLEASE	CONTACT 	YOUR	LOCAL 	SHARP	DEALER	OR	 AUTHORIZED	SERVICE	
REPRESENTATIVE	FOR	 ASSISTANCE	IN	DISPOSING	OF	 THIS	BATTERY.
U.S.A. AND CANADA ONLY
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 ca\
use personal injuries and property damage if improperly 
handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest prior\
ity 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, p\
lease 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 clo\
sely.
  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 prod\
uct. Do 
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  6.    Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufactu\
rer. 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	insufficient	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	fire	or	electric	shock.
	12.	 	 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 sho\
rt 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	qualified	service	person	to	perform	servicing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
 
						

							
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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 	 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 adjustment 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.
15.
    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 	 performance 	 as 	 the 	 original 	 parts. 	 Use 	 of 	
unauthorized 	 parts 	 can 	 result 	 in 	 fire, 	 electric 	 shock 	 and/or 	 other 	 danger.
 
16.     Safety checks — Upon completion of service or repair work, request th\
e 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 radiat\
ors, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating 
products
	 (including 	 amplifiers).
	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 problem\
s, make sure to observe the precautions below:
	 	 •
	 Use 	 the 	 specified 	 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 	 specifications 	 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 	 fluid 	 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 	 fluid 	 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 t\
hat, 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 conne\
ct to the following terminals: PC/AV DVI-D output 
terminal, 	 PC/AV 	 DVI-D 	 input 	 terminal, 	 PC/AV 	 HDMI 	 input 	 terminal, 	 PC 	 D-SUB 	 input 	 terminal, 	 PC 	 RGB 	 input 	 terminals, 	 and 	
RS-232C input/output terminals.

If	 a 	 monitor 	 is 	 not 	 positioned 	 in 	 a 	 sufficiently 	 stable 	 location, 	 it 	 can 	 be 	 potentially 	 hazardous 	 due 	 to 	 falling. 	 Many 	 injuries, 	
particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions su\
ch as:
•
	 Using 	 fixing 	 devices 	 like 	 wall 	 mount 	 brackets 	 recommended 	 by 	 the 	 manufacturer.
•
	 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. 	

Especially for child safety
- Don’t allow children to climb on or play with the monitor.
- Don’t place the monitor on furniture that can easily be used as ste\
ps, such as a chest of drawers.
-  Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, espe\
cially on a “larger than life” monitor. Care 
should be taken to place or install the monitor where it cannot be pushe\
d, pulled over, or knocked down.
- 
 Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the moni\
tor so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by 
curious children.
 
						

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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	fire.
-   Ensure that the monitor does not come into contact with 
water	or	other	fluids.	Ensure	that	no	objects	such	as	paper	
clips	or	pins	enter	the	monitor	as	this	could	lead	to	fire	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	fire.
-   Images cannot be rotated on this monitor. 
When	using	in	vertical	orientation,	you	will	need	to	prepare	
appropriately orientated content in advance. 
(PN-E471 cannot be used in vertical orientation.)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	fire	or	electric	shock.
- Use only the power cord supplied with the monitor.
-   Do not use the power cord with a power tap. 
Adding	an	extension	cord	may	lead	to	fire	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,	Windows	and	Internet	Explorer	are	registered	
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
-   HDMI, the HDMI Logo	and	High-Definition	
Multimedia	
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC.
-    Adobe, Acrobat, and Reader are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United 
States and/or other countries.
-		 This	product	comes	with	RICOH	Bitmap	Fonts	produced	and	
sold by RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
-    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	specifically	noted.
Fluorescent Tubes
●	 The	fluorescent	tubes	in	this	product	have	a	limited	lifetime.
	 *		 If	the	screen	gets	dark,	flashes	or	does	not	turn	on,	it	may	
be	necessary	to	replace	the	fluorescent	tubes.	 These	
fluorescent	tubes	are	exclusive	to	this	product	and	must	
be replaced by an authorized Sharp servicing dealer or 
service center.
  *  Please contact your local Sharp servicing dealer or 
service center for assistance.
●	 Because	of	the	property	of	fluorescent	tubes,	the	screen	 may	flash	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	confirm	operation.
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 
						

							
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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.
•	 A
	 mounting 	 bracket 	 compliant 	 with 	 VESA 	 specifications 	
is required. Do not use any screw holes other than VESA 
holes for installation.
•	 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 upward or downward.
•	 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.

For the monitor in horizontal orientation
7-7/8 [20] Unit: inch [cm]
2 [5]
2
[5] 2
[5]
For the monitor in vertical orientation 
(for PN-E421 only)
Unit: inch [cm]
2 [5]
2
[5] 2
[5]
7-7/8 [20] *
*

*
  This monitor can be installed close to a wall. However, 
as the monitor emits heat during operation, please be 
aware that this heat may discolor or alter the wall. •	 If
	 it 	 is 	 difficult 	 to 	 provide 	 sufficient 	 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 or take oth\
er 
measures to keep the ambient temperature within the 
required range.
•	 Temperature 	 condition 	 may 	 change 	 when 	 using 	 the 	 display 	
together with the optional equipments recommended by 
SHARP. In such cases, please check the temperature 
condition specified by the optional equipments.
•	 PN-E471 	 cannot 	 be 	 used 	 in 	 vertical 	 orientation.
•	 Adhere 	 to 	 the 	 following 	 when 	 installing 	 the 	 monitor 	 in 	 its 	
vertical orientation. Failing to adhere to the following may 
cause malfunctions. (for PN-E421 only)
- 
 Install the monitor such that the power LED is located on 
the downside.
- Set the MONITOR on the SETUP 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, 	 please 	 carefully 	 ensure 	 the 	 monitor 	 is 	
secure, and not able to come loose from the wall or mount.
•	 Do 	 not 	 place 	 the 	 monitor 	 on 	 a 	 device 	 which 	 generates 	 heat.
•	 Use 	 the 	 supplied 	 vertical 	 sticker 	 when 	 you 	 install 	 the 	
monitor in vertical orientation. (for PN-E421 only)

Operation panel
Logo

	 Do
	 not 	 remove 	 the 	 factory-affixed 	 sticker 	 but 	 affix 	 the 	 logo 	
sticker 	 over 	 it. 	 Be 	 careful 	 not 	 to 	 cover 	 the 	 remote 	 control 	
sensor or buttons.
•	 Be
	 sure 	 to 	 use 	 a 	 wall-mount 	 bracket 	 designed 	 or 	
designated for mounting the monitor.
•	 This
	 monitor 	 is 	 designed 	 to 	 be 	 installed 	 on 	 a 	 concrete 	 wall 	
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.
•	 When
	 attaching 	 an 	 optional 	 part, 	 follow 	 the 	 steps 	 described 	
in the manual for the optional part.
•	 For
	 use 	 only 	 with 	 UL 	 Listed 	 Wall 	 Mount 	 Brackets 	 with 	
minimum weight/load: PN-E471: 102 kg. (224.9 lbs.),   
PN-E421: 88 kg. (194.0 lbs.). 
 
						

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Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................1
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER  ..............................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  ..................................................3
TIPS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ............................... 5
MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS  ............................................6
Supplied Components  .....................................................7
Connecting Peripheral Equipment  ................................. 8
Connection with a PC or AV equipment  ....................... 8
Connection	when	the	PN-ZB01	(optional)	  
is attached  ....................................................................9
Connecting the Power Cord  .........................................10
Binding Cables  ...............................................................10 Removing the Handles 
..................................................10
Affixing the Stand Hole Protection Covers  ................. 11
Preparing the Remote Control Unit  .............................. 11
Installing the batteries  ................................................ 11
Remote control operation range  ................................. 11
Turning Power On/Off  ....................................................12
Turning on the main power.........................................12
Turning power on/off  ..................................................12
Disabling power on/off operations  ..............................12
This manual contains instructions regarding connection and installation.\
For other instructions, refer to the instruction manuals in the “manu\
al” folder on the included CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader is required in order to view the instruction manuals.
Supplied Components
If any component should be missing, please contact your dealer.
 Liquid Crystal Display Monitor: 1
  Remote control unit: 1
  Cable clamp: 2
  Power cord
  R-03 battery (“AAA” size): 2
  CD-ROM	(Utility	Disk	for	Windows):	1
  Operation manual: 1
  Stand hole protection cover: 2
  Vertical sticker (Operation panel): 1 (for PN-E421 only)
  Vertical sticker (Logo): 1 (for PN-E421 only)
   
Blank	sticker:	1 
Place a blank sticker onto the SHARP logo to cover the logo.
*  Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without pe\
rmission.
*  For environmental protection!
  Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Follow the disposal inst\
ructions for your area.
 
						

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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	confuse	the	input	terminal	with	the	output	 terminal when connecting cables. Accidentally reversing 
cables connected to the input and output terminals may 
cause malfunctions and the other problems.
TIPS
•	 Images	may	not	be	displayed	 properly	depending	on	the	
computer (video card) to be connected.
•	 A 	screen	with	1920	x	1080	resolution	may	not	be	displayed	
correctly	on	PC	RGB.	In	this	case,	check	the	settings	of	
your computer (video card) to verify that input signals 
conform	to	specifications	of	this	monitor.	(See	Operation	
guide.)
•	 If	 there	is	a	check	box	to	disable	EDID	in	display	control	
panel,	check	it	when	using	PC	RGB.
•	 Use	the	automatic	screen	adjustment	when	a	PC	screen	 is	displayed	for	the	first	time	using	PC	D-SUB	or	PC	RGB,	
or when the setting of the PC is changed. The screen is 
adjusted automatically when SELF ADJUST in the OPTION 
menu is set to ON.
•	 If	 the	audio	output	from	the	playback	device	is	connected	
directly to speakers or other devices, the video on the 
monitor may appear delayed from the audio portion.  
Audio should be played through this monitor by connecting 
the playback device to the monitor’s audio input, and 
connecting the monitor’s audio output to the speakers or 
other devices.
•	 The	audio	input	terminals	used 	in	each	input	mode	are	
factory-set as follows.
Input mode Audio input terminal 
(Factory setting)
PC	D-SUB,	PC	DVI-D,	 
PC	RGB Audio input terminal
AV DVI-D Audio1 input terminal
AV COMPONENT ,  
AV S-VIDEO, AV VIDEO Audio2 input terminal
PC HDMI, AV HDMI PC/AV HDMI input terminal
Connection with a PC or AV equipment
 1.  PC/AV HDMI input terminal
•	 Use	a	commercially	available	 HDMI	cable	(conforming	to	
the HDMI standard) for PC/AV HDMI input terminal.
•	 Set	HDMI	of	INPUT 	SELECT	on	the	OPTION	menu	
according to the device to be connected.
•	 Select	the	audio	input	terminal	to	be	used	in	PC	HDMI	 or AV HDMI of AUDIO SELECT on the OPTION menu. 
When	HDMI	is	selected,	connection	to	the	audio	input	
terminal is unnecessary.
  2.  PC D-sub input terminal
•	 When 	the 	PN-ZB01 	(optional) 	is 	attached, 	select 	the 	audio	
input	terminal	to	be	used	in	PC	D-SUB	of	 AUDIO	SELECT	
on the OPTION menu.
  3.  Audio input terminal
•	 Use	an	audio 	cable	without	resistance.
•	 When	the	PN-ZB01	(optional) 	is	attached,	set	the	audio	
input terminal used for each input mode in AUDIO 
SELECT on the OPTION menu.
  4.  Audio output terminals
•	 The	output	sound	varies	depending	on	the	input	mode.
•	 The	volume	of	the	output	sound	can	be	fixed	by	setting	 AUDIO OUTPUT on the OPTION menu.
•	 It	is	not	possible	to	control	the	sound	output	from	the	 audio output terminals with the AUDIO menu.
  5.    RS-232C input terminal  
RS-232C output terminal
•	 You	can	control	the	monitor	from	a	PC	by	connecting	a	 commercially available RS-232 straight cable between 
these terminals and the PC.
When the PN-ZB01 (optional)  
is attached
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