Sharp TL-M4600 manual

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    MODEL TL-M5200 TL-M4600 LCD MONIT OR RS-232C Specifications and Commands .......... 2 Setting up the Monitor Network En vir onment .... 10 1. Connecting the Monitor to a Computer ............ 1 1 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer .......... 12 3. Setting up a Network Connection for the Monitor .... 14 Controlling the Monitor via LAN .......[...]

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    -2 Computer contr ol A computer can be used to control the monitor by connecting an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commerciall y available) to the monitor . (See page 20 of the monitor’ s operation manual f or connection.) Communication conditions Set the serial port settings of the computer to match that of the table. Signal format: C[...]

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    -3 Commands Example: When turning on the monitor , make the follo wing setting. → ← PO W R _ 1 __ OK Monitor Computer Normal(Computer) Full Dot By Dot(Computer) / Normal(Video) S.Stretch(Video) Cinema16:9(Video) Cinema14:9(Video) Zoom14:9(Video) CONTROL CONTENTS Power ON Standby mode (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMMAND PARAMETER RETURN Power Monitor Condi[...]

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    -4 RS-232C Specifications and Commands Normal (Computer) Full Dot By Dot(Computer) / Normal(Video) S.Stretch(Video) Cinema16:9(Video) Cinema14:9(Video) Zoom14:9(Video) Normal(Computer) Full Dot By Dot(Computer) / Normal(Video) S.Stretch(Video) Cinema16:9(Video) Cinema14:9(Video) Zoom14:9(Video) Normal(Computer) Full Dot By Dot(Computer) / Normal(Vi[...]

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    -5 RS-232C Specifications and Commands Standard Presentation Movie Game sRGB Off On On(Display) -16 – +16 0 – +40 -30 – +30 -30 – +30 -30 – +30 -10 – +10 -30 – +30 -30 – +30 -30 – +30 -2 – +2 Off Level 1 Level 2 Off On Off On Off On Auto RGB Component Standard Presentation Movie Game sRGB Off On On(Display) -16 – +16 0 – +40[...]

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    -6 RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Power ON Standby mode (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMMAND PARAMETER RETURN HDMI INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT AV Mode OPC Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Red Green Blue Color Temp DNR Film Mode Black Monochrome Adjustment Reset Signal Type Dynamic Range Color Space AV Mode OPC Backlight Contrast Bri[...]

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    -7 RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Power ON Standby mode (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMMAND PARAMETER RETURN VIDEO INPUT Position Fine Sync RGB Frequency Check HDMI Setup Audio Audio Out Standby Mode Auto Restart Power Management No Operation Off Ecology Closed Caption AV Mode OPC Backlight Contrast Bright Color Tint Sharpness Red Green [...]

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    -8 RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Power ON Standby mode (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMMAND PARAMETER RETURN Video System Background Selection LED Power On Delay Picture Flip Keylock Set Inputs Input Label Language Master& Slave P&P (Split-screen) AUTO PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 NTSC3.58 PAL_60 Blue None Off On Delay Time 0 – 100 Sec. [...]

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    -9 RS-232C Specifications and Commands CONTROL CONTENTS Power ON Standby mode (Mode 1, Mode 2) COMMAND PARAMETER RETURN P&P Main Select ALL Reset Sleep Timer Multi Screen *3 Left *2 Right *2 Sleep Timer Status Screen Position H-Bezel V-Bezel H-Position V-Position ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ERR ER[...]

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    -10 Pag e 1 1 1. Connecting the monitor to a computer Setting up the Monitor Network Environment This section describes the basic procedure for using the monitor via the network. If the network is alread y constructed, the monitor’ s network settings may need to be c hang ed. Please con- sult your network administrator for assistance with these s[...]

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    -11 Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 1. Connecting the Moni- tor to a Computer Establishing a one-to-one connection from the monitor to a computer . Using a LAN cable (Cat- egory 5, cross-over type) you can configure the monitor via the computer . 1 Disconnect the computer’ s LAN cable fr om the existing netw ork. 2 Connect a LAN cable [...]

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    -12 1 2 1 XXXXXXXXX 1 2 Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 2. Setting an IP Address for the Computer The following describes how to make settings in Windo ws Vista ® . 1 Log on the network using the administrator’ s account for the computer . 2 Click “s tart”, and click “Control Panel”. 3 Click “View netw ork status and tasks?[...]

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    -13 Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 1 2 5 Click “Internet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4)”, and click the “Properties” button. 6 Confirm or change an IP address f or the setup computer . 1 Confirm and note the current IP ad- dress, Subnet mask and Default gatewa y . Make sure to note the current IP ad- dress, Subnet mask and Defau[...]

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    -14 Setting up the Monitor Network Environment 3. Setting up a Network Connection for the Monitor Settings for suc h items as the monitor’ s IP ad- dress and subnet mask are compatible with the existing network. Set each item on the monitor as follows. (See page 38 of the monitor’ s operation manual for setting.) DHCP Client : OFF IP Address : [...]

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    -15 4 The TCP/IP setting screen ap- pears, ready for network settings f or the monitor . Note • Confirm the existing network’ s segment (IP address group) to avoid setting an IP ad- dress that duplicates the IP addresses of other network equipment or computers. If “192.168.150.2” is not used in the network having an IP address of “192.168[...]

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    -16 Controlling the Monitor via LAN Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (Version 5.0 o r later) Complete connections to external equipment before starting the operation. (See pages 16- 20 of the monitor’ s operation manual.) Complete the A C cord connection. (See pag e 21 of the monitor’ s operation manual.) 1 Start Internet Explore[...]

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    -17 Confirming the Monitor Status (Status) On this screen, you can confirm the monitor status. Y ou can confirm the follo wing items : • • • • • MA C Address • • • • • Power • • • • • Condition • • • • • Input • • • • • Signal Info • • • • • S erial Number Note • If you clic k the “Ref[...]

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    -18 Controlling the Monitor via LAN Setting and Adjusting the Monitor (Settings & Adjustments ) Example: “Picture” screen display for COMPUTER On these screens, you can make monitor set- tings or adjust ments. Y ou can set or adjust the following items : Note • If you click the “Refresh” button before the screen is displa yed complete[...]

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    -19 Controlling the Monitor via LAN Making General Settings for the Network (Network - General) On this screen, you can make general settings relating to the network. After clic king the “Apply” button, the set val- ues appear . Confirm that the v alues are set properl y , and then c lick the “Confirm” but- ton. Note • After setting items[...]

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    -20 Controlling the Monitor via LAN Set ting Error Items and Destination Addresses to which E - m ail is to be Sent when an Error Occurs (Mail – Recipient Settings) On this screen, you can input e-mail destina- tions to which err or notification (error items) e-mails are sent. Note • E-mail Address can be up to 64 characters. • Y ou can input[...]

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    -21 Setting up the Monitor Using RS-232C or T elnet When Connecting Using RS-232C 1 Launch general purpose terminal emulator . 2 Input settings for the RS-232C port of the terminal em ulator as follows. Baud Rate : 9600 bps* Data Length : 8 bit Parity Bit : None Stop Bit : 1 bit Flow Control : None * This is the f actor y default setting. If the va[...]

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    -22 When Connecting Using Telnet 1 Click “Star t” from the Windows ® desk- top and select “Run”. 2 Enter “telnet 192.168.150.2” in the text box that opens up. (If the IP address of the monitor i s 192.168.150.2.) 3 Click the “OK” button. 4 “User Name:” is displayed. Input the user name and press the “Enter” key . • If a u[...]

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    -23 SETUP MENU (Main Menu) [1] IP Address IP address settings. (P age 26 ) [2] Subnet Mask Subnet mask settings. (P age 26 ) [3] Default Gateway Def ault gatewa y settings. (Page 26 ) [4] User Name (Factory default setting : Not Re- quired) Setting of user name f or secur ity protection. (Page 26 ) [5] P ass wor d (Factory default setting : Not Req[...]

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    -24 View Setting Detail List ([V]View All Setting) 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “v” and press the “Enter” key . Display all setting values(*). Enter number or symbol of item to be selected on the SETUP MENU . When setting, input the details to be set. Setting is carried out one item at a time, and saved at the end. ▼ SETUP MENU -----------------------[...]

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    -25 Save Settings and Quit ([S]Save & Quit) Save set values and quit menu. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “s” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2 2 Enter “y” and press the “Enter” key . ▼ SETUP MENU ---------------------------------SETUP MENU-------------------------------- [1]IP Address [2]Subnet Mask [3]Default Gate way [4]User Name [5]Pas[...]

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    -26 IP Address Setting ([1]IP Address) Setting of IP address. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “1” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2 2 Enter numerical value to be set and press the “Enter” key . Display IP address after change (*). Subnet Mask Setting ([2]Subnet Mask) Setting subnet mask. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “2” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2[...]

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    -27 Password Setting ([5]Password) Carrying out security protection using password. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “5” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2 2 Enter passw ord and press the “Enter” key . Displa y set password (*). Note • Password can be up to 8 characters. • Y ou can input the characters below : a-z, A-Z, 0-9, -, _ • In the de f au[...]

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    -28 Disconnecting All Connec- tions ([D]Disconnect All) It is possible to disconnect all the TCP/IP connec- tions currently recognized b y the monitor . Even if the COM Redirect port is fixed in the Busy status due to a problem, it is possible to force the Ready status back by carrying out this disconnection. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “d” and press the ?[...]

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    -29 Carrying out Network Ping Test (ADVANCED[5]Network Ping Test) It is possible to confirm that a network connection between the monitor and a computer etc. is working normally . 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “5” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2 2 Enter IP address of device to be tested and press the “Enter” key . Display entered IP address (*1).[...]

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    -30 Setting of Search Port (ADVANCED[0]Search Port) Sets the port number used when searching for the monitor from the network. 1 1 1 1 1 Enter “0” and press the “Enter” key . 2 2 2 2 2 Enter numerical v alue and press the “Enter” key . Display set numerical value (*). Note • Set according to need. N o r mally , use with the f ac- tory[...]

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    -31 Multi Screen Projection Info • Bef ore setting up the multi screen projection, install Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or later). • Image quality may deteriorate when picture signals are input through multiple monitors with an RGB cable in connection. The monitor comes with the Multi-Screen function. Y ou can display one lar ge image using u[...]

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    -32 Multi Screen Projection Setting up the Multi Screen Projection Input Signal Following is an e xample of how to use 4 monitors. Video equipment Monitor 1 Computer RGB cable MONIT OR OUT terminal MONIT OR OUT terminal COMPUTER IN 1 terminal Monitor 2 RGB cable MONIT OR OUT terminal RGB cable RGB cable Monitor 3 Monitor 4 Composite video cable Dis[...]

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    -33 Multi Screen Projection 1 Access one of the four monitors via Internet Explorer . (See “Controlling the Moniotor Using Internet Explorer (V ersion 5.0 or later)” (page 16 ) f or the details.) 2 Click “Multi Screen” on the menu. • “Multi Screen” display will appear . 3 Select “2 X 2” on “Status”. 4 Click the assigning butto[...]

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    -34 Multi Screen Projection Notes on the Wide Multi Screen Projection Selecting “2 X 1”, “3 X 1”or “4 X 1” on “Status” (see page 33 ) allows you to create the wide m ulti screen. To create the wide multi screen with three monitor s lining up in single file from left to right (as shown abo ve), select “3 X 1” on “Status”, sel[...]

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    -35 Multi Screen Projection LAN terminal LAN cable (str aight-through type) Hub LAN terminal LAN terminal LAN terminal Computer LAN cable Setting up the Multi Screen Projection Controlling When y ou want to control the monitors collectively f or the multi screen pr ojection, connect LAN cab les to the LAN terminals and set both “TCP/IP” and “[...]

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    -36 Multi Screen Projection Monitor 1 : Master Monitor 3 : Slave Monitor 2 : Slave Monitor 4 : Slave Computer LAN cable Hub LAN terminal LAN terminal LAN terminal LAN terminal LAN cable (straight-through type) 1 Change the TCP/IP settings for the computer as shown belo w . (See “Setting an IP Address for the Computer” on page 12 f or the detail[...]

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    -37 Multi Screen Projection 4 T urn on all of the monitors. 5 Access the monitor 1 from the com- puter via Internet Explorer . (See “Controlling the Monitor Using Internet Explorer (V ersion 5.0 or later)” on page 16 fo r the details.) 6 Click “Master & Slave” on the menu. 7 Select “Master” on “ Master & Slave Setting”. • [...]

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    -38 Multi Screen Projection Master Set Inputs ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 DV I HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO Slave Set Inputs COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 DV I HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO Monitor 1 Monitor 2-4 13 Repeat the same procedure fr om the step 10 to 12 for the monitor 3 and 4. 14 Select inputs as specified in the table on the ri[...]

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    -39 Comm unication cannot be established with the monitor When connecting the monitor using serial-connection Check that the RS-232C terminal of the monitor and a computer or the commercially available controller are connected correctly . Check that the RS-232C cab le is a cross-over cab le. Check that the RS-232C port setting for the monitor[...]

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    -40 Tr oubleshooting Ta ke the follo wing steps for chec king the network settings for the computer . 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows ® 2000: click “start” ➔ “Programs” ➔ “Accessories” ➔ “Command Prompt” in order . • In the case of Windows ® XP , Windows Vista ® : clic k “star t” ➔ “All Prog[...]

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    -41 Check if the “TCP/IP” protocol is operating correctly using the “PING” command. Also , check if an IP address is set. 1. Open a command prompt. • In the case of Windows ® 2000: click “start” ➔ “Programs” ➔ “Accessories” ➔ “Command Prompt” in order . • In the case of Windows ® XP , Windows Vista ® : clic k [...]