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.

Do not use any cable that has a damaged or deformed terminal. Using such a cable may cause malfunctions.

Images may not be displayed properly depending on the computer (video cards), cables, or peripheral devices to be connected.

TIPS

The audio input terminals used in each input mode are factory-set as follows.

Input mode

Audio input terminal

(Factory setting)

 

DisplayPort

DisplayPort input terminal

HDMI1 [PC], HDMI1 [AV]

PC/AV HDMI input terminal

HDMI2 [PC], HDMI2 [AV]

 

Connection with a PC or AV equipment

1. RS-232C input terminal

The monitor can be connected to a PC using the RS- 232C conversion cable (supplied) and a commercially available RS-232 straight cable to control the monitor from the PC.

2.PC/AV HDMI1 input terminal

3.PC/AV HDMI2 input terminal

Use a commercially available HDMI cable (High Speed cable compliant).

Set HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI DUAL in INPUT SELECT on the SETUP menu according to the device to be connected.

Select the audio input terminal to be used in HDMI1 [AV], HDMI1 [PC], HDMI2 [AV], or HDMI2 [PC] of AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu.

When HDMI1 or HDMI2 is selected, connection to the audio input terminal is unnecessary.

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4. DisplayPort input terminal

Use the supplied DisplayPort cable.

Select the audio input terminal to be used in DisplayPort of AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu.

When DisplayPort is selected, connection to the audio input terminal is unnecessary.

* Use the supplied cable.

*If you need to extend the cable, consult your dealer.

5. Audio input terminal

Use a commercially available audio cable (mini stereo jack) without resistance.

Set the audio input terminal used for each input mode in AUDIO SELECT on the SETUP menu.

6. Headphone terminal

Use commercially available headphones (mini stereo jack).

The output sound varies depending on the input mode.

The volume can be adjusted using the volume adjustment.

TIPS

The length of the signal cables or surrounding environment may affect the image quality.

Video output is disabled in the following cases: When the power is turned off

When the monitor is in input signal waiting mode

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Sharp PN-K321 operation manual Connecting Peripheral Equipment