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PN-525E
CONNECTION, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION, AND FUNCTION
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1-5. CONTROLLING THE MONITOR WITH A PC
You can control this monitor from a PC via RS-232C (COM port) on the
PC. You can also connect multiple monitors via a daisy chain by using a
PC. By assigning ID numbers to each monitor, you can make input
mode selection/adjustment or can check the status of a specific monitor.
mode selection/adjustment or can check the status of a specific monitor.
■ PC connection
One-to-one connection with a PC
Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM port
(RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on the rear of the
monitor.
monitor.
Daisy chain connection from a single PC (Advanced operation)
Connect with RS-232C straight cable between the PC’s COM port
(RS-232C connector) and the RS-232C input terminal on the rear of the
first monitor.
first monitor.
Next, connect RS-232C straight cable to the first monitor’s RS-232C
output terminal and to the second monitor’s RS-232C input terminal.
Connect in the same way to the third and subsequent monitors.
Connect in the same way to the third and subsequent monitors.
Up to 25 monitors can be connected. (Depending on the length of the
cable used and the surrounding environment.)
■ Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the
monitor’s communication settings as follows:
monitor’s communication settings as follows:
1-6. HOW TO INSTALL THE MONITOR
■ Mounting precautions
• Since the monitor is heavy, consult your dealer before installation.
• When installing or moving the monitor, ensure that this is carried out
by at least 2 people.
• A stand and mounting bracket compliant with VESA specifications is
required. Do not use any screw holes other than VESA holes for
installation.
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, limit the tilt between 0 and 20 degrees 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.
mounting or mishandling.
• This monitor should be used at an ambient temperature between 0°C
and 40°C. Provide enough space around the monitor to prevent heat
from accumulating inside.
*The monitor can be installed close to a wall, etc.
However, the monitor emits heat during operation. Be aware that
heat emitted from the monitor may discolour or alter the wall.
If it is difficult to provide such space because the monitor is
installed inside a housing or for other reasons, take other measures
to keep the ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C such as
to keep the ambient temperature between 0°C and 40°C such as
installing a fan in the housing.
• Adhere to the following when installing the monitor in the vertical
orientation. Failing to adhere to the following may cause malfunc-
tions.
- Install the monitor such that the power LED is located on the
downside.
- Set the MONITOR on the SETUP menu to PORTRAIT.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. If the temperature inside the
monitor rises, this could lead to a malfunction.
• After mounting, it is recommended to take some measures to pre-
vent the monitor from falling down.
• Do not place the monitor on a device which generates heat.
• Be sure to use a stand or a wall-mount/ceiling-mount bracket
designed or designated for mounting the monitor.
Baud rate
9,600bps
Data length
8bits
Parity bit
None
Stop bit
1bit
Flow control
None
RS-232C input terminal
RS-232C straight cable
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
To COM port
PC
RS-232C
input
terminal
input
terminal
RS-232C
output
terminal
output
terminal
PC
To COM port
RS-232C straight cables
(commercially available)
(commercially available)
First monitor
Second monitor
For the monitor in
horizontal orientation
horizontal orientation
Unit: cm
For the monitor in
vertical orientation
vertical orientation
20
20
5
5
5
5
5
5
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*
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