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WHITE BALANCE
1. After selecting [WHITE BALANCE], press the 

button.
The WHITE BALANCE menu will be displayed.

2. Use the     buttons to select [COOL], [·], [STD],

[·], [WARM] or [USER].
COOL ... Color tone bluer than standard
   • .......... Color tone slightly bluer than standard
STD ...... Color tone standard setting
   • .......... Color tone slightly redder than standard
WARM .. Color tone redder than standard
USER

- Selecting [USER] will display the setting

values for [R-CONTRAST], [G-CONTRAST]
and [B-CONTRAST], in order to make fine
adjustments.

- Use the 

 / MODE button to select

[R-CONTRAST], [G-CONTRAST] and
[B-CONTRAST].

R-CONTRAST .....

  button for blue-green
  button for red

G-CONTRAST .....

  button for purple
  button for green

B-CONTRAST ......

  button for yellow
  button for blue

3. Press the MENU button.

Notes:
- On settings other than [STD] not all gradations

can be displayed. To display all gradations, set
to [STD].

- If [DISPLAY MODE] is set to [sRGB] or [VIVID], no

other setting than [STD] can be selected.

GAMMA
Adjust so that dark and bright images are easy to
see. If the screen is dark and hard to see, increase
the numerical value. If it is bright and hard to see,
lower the numerical value. (    buttons)
- If [DISPLAY MODE] is set to [sRGB] or [VIVID],

[GAMMA] can not be set.

When the LL-171G is used with a digital
connection, this menu adjustment is not
necessary.

AUTO
When [AUTO] is selected with the   button, the
[BLACK LEVEL] and [CONTRAST] settings are
automatically adjusted. After the automatic
adjustment, perform manual adjustment when
necessary.

BLACK LEVEL
Total screen brightness can be adjusted while

watching the color pattern. (    buttons)

CONTRAST
While watching the color pattern, adjustments can
be made so that all gradations appear.
(    buttons)

Notes:
AUTO (Auto Gain Control function)
- The Auto Gain Control adjusts contrast and

black level based on the brightest and darkest
colors of the image displayed.

- If you are not using the Adjustment Pattern it is

necessary to have black area and white area of
at least 5 mm x 5 mm on the screen. Adjustment
may not be possible without those areas.

- If the signal coming from the computer is

Composite Sync or Sync on Green, automatic
adjustment cannot be performed. Please perform
manual adjustment instead.

- If [OUT OF ADJUST] is displayed, perform

manual adjustment.

Color pattern

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Note:
- Depending on the resolution of the input signal,

even if menu options can be selected, the
display may not change.

OSD H-POSITION (OSD horizontal position)
The position of the OSD Menu can be moved to

the left and right. (    buttons)

OSD V-POSITION (OSD vertical position)
The position of the OSD Menu can be moved up
and down. (    buttons)

SCALING (Level of scaling)
The sharpness of the image can be adjusted.

 (    buttons)
Note:
- When the display mode is set to less than

1280 x 1024 pixels, the display is enlarged to
cover the whole screen (i.e. the side ratio of the
display may change).

400LINES (degree of resolution)
(When using an analog signal)
You can specify the horizontal resolution of a 400-

line screen when using US text, etc. (    buttons)

640: 640 x 400 dot mode
720: 720 x 400 dot mode (US text etc.)

Note:
- As the resolution input for other than 400 lines is

done automatically, there is no need to set it.

LANGUAGE
You can choose the language used in OSD Menu.
1. Press the   button.

The Language Selection Menu will be displayed
on the screen.

2. Use the 

 / MODE button to choose a language.

3. Press the MENU button.

INFORMATION
A model name (MODEL), a serial no. (S/N), and
usage time (USAGE TIME) of the monitor can be
checked.
1. After selecting [INFORMATION], press the 

button.
The product information will display.

2. Press the MENU button.

OFF TIMER
Power is automatically shut off when the set time
elapses.
1. After selecting [OFF TIMER], press the   button.
2. Set [ON]/[OFF] by pressing the     buttons.

If selecting [ON], press the 

 / MODE button and

set the shut-off time by pressing the     buttons.
(Between 1 and 23 hours may be set, by the
hour.)

3. Press the MENU button.
- When [ON] is selected, the remaining time is

displayed in the upper right of the screen during
the last 5 minutes before the shut-off. (The
remaining time is displayed for approx. 5
seconds, on each minute.)

- If the power button is pressed after the first

display of the remaining time but before the
power shuts off, the OFF TIMER will be set to
one hour.
To subsequently turn the power off, press the
power button again. (When next turning on
power, power is again automatically shut off
when the set time elapses.)

- If the monitor is turned on when the [OFF TIMER]

is set to [ON], the set time appears on the display
for several seconds. (If there is no input signal,
[NO SIGNAL] is displayed.)

INPUT-2 [LL-171G]
Set [1LINE] when connecting digital or analog
signal cables to a DVI-I input terminal (INPUT-2) on
the display.
Set [2LINES] when connecting a 2-input cable.
(    buttons)
- If the connections and settings are not correctly

set, the screen will not be correctly displayed.

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Always remove the plug from the AC outlet when
cleaning the monitor.

Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe away any grime
from the cabinet and control panel.
If they are very dirty, apply neutral detergent to a
dampened soft cloth, wring it out well and wipe
away grime.

Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe away dirt and
dust from the surface of the LCD panel. (A soft
cloth such as gauze or that used for lens cleaning
is suitable.)

- Never use thinner, benzine, alcohol, glass

cleaner, etc, as this could lead to color change
or change in shape.

- Never scratch the monitor with anything hard or

apply strong pressure as this could leave marks
or result in malfunction.

If the monitor will not be used for a long period of
time, be sure to remove the power plug from the
AC outlet.

- Do not leave the monitor in contact with rubber

or plastic items for long periods of time as this
could lead to color change or change in shape.

If you think the monitor may be faulty, please check
the following points before taking it to be repaired.
If afterwards it still does not work, please contact
the shop where you purchased the monitor or your
nearest Sharp authorized Service Center.

The monitor's fluorescent tubes have a limited
life span.
- If the screen darkens, persistently flickers or

does not light up, the fluorescent tube has
reached the end of its operational life span.
Please inquire at the shop where you
purchased the monitor or your nearest Sharp
authorized Service Center.

- In the initial period of use, due to the

characteristics of fluorescent tubes the screen
may flicker. (This is not a malfunction.) Should
this happen, check by first turning off the
power, then turning it on again.

No image appears on the screen (power LED is
not lit).
- Is the power cord connected properly? (p.15)

No image appears on the screen (power LED is lit).
- Is the computer connected properly?

(p.12,13,14)

- Is the computer turned on?
- If using the LL-171G, confirm that the signal's

input terminal is selected correctly. (p.16)

- If using the LL-171G, confirm that [INPUT-2] is

set correctly in the MODE SELECT-2 Menu.
(p.22)

- Does the computer's signal timing correspond to

monitor specifications? (p.26)

- Is the computer in power-saving mode?

Control buttons do not work.
- Is the adjustment lock on? (p.17)

The image appears distorted.
- Does the computer's signal timing correspond to

monitor specifications? (p.26)

- If you are using the analog signal, perform

automatic screen adjustment. (p.19)

- If you can change the refresh rate on the

computer you are using, change the value to a
lower frequency. (p.26)

No sound can be heard from the speakers.
- Is the audio cable connected correctly? (p.14)
- Perform the volume adjustment procedure. (p.18)
- Are the headphones connected?
- There is no sound from the speakers when the

monitor is in power-saving mode (the power
LED lights up orange).

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Model name

LL-171A-W (White)/LL-171A-B (Black)
LL-171G-W (White)/LL-171G-B (Black)

LCD display

43 cm measured diagonally TFT LCD module

Resolution (max.)

SXGA 1280 x 1024 pixels

Displayable colors (max.)

Approx.16.19 million colors (6 bit + FRC)

Brightness (max.)

250 cd/m

2

Dot pitch

0.264 (H) x 0.264 (V) mm

Contrast ratio

430:1

Angle of visibility

Left-right 170°; up-down 150°
(contrast ratio > 5)

Screen display size

Horizontal 337.9 mm x Vertical 270.3 mm

Video signal

[LL-171A] Analog RGB (0.7 Vp-p) [75

Ω]

[LL-171G] Analog: Analog RGB (0.7 Vp-p) [75

Ω]

Digital: DVI standard based on 1.0

Sync signal

Separate Sync (TTL level: +/-), Sync on
Green, Composite Sync (TTL level: +/-)

Expansion compensation

Digital scaling (Enlarges VGA/SVGA/XGA etc. to
full screen size.)

Plug & Play

VESA DDC2B compatible

Power management

[LL-171A] VESA: based on DPMS
[LL-171G] VESA: based on DPMS

DVI:

based on DMPM

Speaker output

1 W + 1 W

Input signal terminal

[LL-171A] Mini D-sub15 pin (3 row)
[LL-171G] Analog: Mini D-sub15 pin (3 row)

Digital/Analog: DVI-I29 pin

Audio input terminal

Mini stereo jack

Headphone terminal

Mini stereo jack

Height adjustment [LL-171G]

Adjustment range: approx. 70 mm

Screen tilt

Upward approx. 0 - 25°; downward approx. 0 - 5°

Screen swivel [LL-171G]

Approx. 45° from the center to the left and
approx. 45° from the center to the right.

Power supply

AC100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Temperature of operating environment

5 - 35°C

Power consumption

30 W (with no audio input)
(35 W maximum, 1 W when in power-saving
mode)

Dimensions

[LL-171A]
Approx. 374 (W) x 205 (D) x 374 (H) mm
[LL-171G]
Approx. 374 (W) x 236 (D) x 368 - 438 (H) mm

Weight

[LL-171A]
Approx. 6.0 kg (approx. 4.2 kg excluding stand)
(Excluding cables.)
[LL-171G]
Approx. 5.6 kg (approx. 4.2 kg excluding stand)
(Excluding cables.)

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