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This feature is handy when you want to mute the
sound such as when the phone rings or someone
comes to the door.
Perform this operation using the remote control.

1. Press the 

 button.

The sound will be muted and “MUTE” will be
displayed.
“MUTE” will disappear after several seconds.

1. Press the 

 button again, or press any other

buttons.

You can change the screen size to match the video
on videotapes and DVDs.
Perform this operation using the remote control.

1. Press the VIEW MODE button.

The mode switches in the following order each
time you press the button:

[PC mode]
NORMAL 

→ WIDE → NORMAL...

NORMAL: Expands the image to or near its aspect ratio.

Expands the image so that it fills the screen.

[TV/AV mode]
NORMAL 

→ WIDE → ZOOM1 → ZOOM2 → NORMAL...

NORMAL: Displays the screen at 4:3.

Displays the screen at 16:9.

Enlarges and displays the entire
screen, but with a smaller screen size
than “ZOOM2”. Please use this mode
when captions or telops at the top or
bottom of the screen are cut off.

Enlarges and displays the entire screen at 4:3.

Notes:
- When you select “ZOOM1” or “ZOOM2” in TV/AV

mode, the top and bottom of the screen will be
cut off slightly.

- You can set this item individually for PC mode

and TV/AV mode in the MODE SELECT menu.
(See pages E25 and E46.)

You can check the current display mode, channel
being received, audio reception mode, and time
remaining on the SLEEP timer.
Perform this operation using the remote control.

1. Press the DISPLAY button.

Various information about the current state will
be displayed.
The information will disappear after several
seconds.

Notes:
- The information displayed will vary depending

on the current display mode and other settings.

- If the broadcast changes in TV mode while the

information is displaying, the broadcast and the
audio reception mode may not match.

You can lower energy consumption by decreasing
screen brightness.

1. Press the OK/BRIGHT MODE button (monitor) or

the BRIGHT MODE button (remote control).
The mode switches in the following order each
time you press the button:

[PC mode]
DARK (power save) 

→ BRIGHT →

DARK (power save)...

[TV/AV mode]
NORMAL (power save 1) 

→ DARK (power save 2) →

BRIGHT 

→ NORMAL (power save 1)...

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Disabling the control buttons other than the
following buttons (monitor and remote control)
prevents adjusted values from being changed.
The changing of adjusted values for not only PC
mode, but for TV/AV mode as well will be
prevented.

[Monitor]
- MAIN POWER button
-

   buttons

- INPUT button
-

   buttons

[Remote control]
- POWER button
-

 + – buttons

-

 button

- Input buttons (PC, TV, AV1, and AV2)
-

   buttons

- Channel buttons (0-9)
- OK button
- TEXT button
- SUBTITLE button
- FREEZE/HOLD button
-

 button

Perform this procedure on the monitor.
1. Turn off the monitor power using the MAIN

POWER button.

2. While pressing the MENU button, press the

MAIN POWER button (i.e. turn the power on).
Continue to press the buttons until
“ADJUSTMENT LOCKED” appears on the
screen. The lock is set when the message is
displayed.

Perform this procedure on the monitor.
1. Turn off the monitor power using the MAIN

POWER button.

2. While pressing the MENU button, press the

MAIN POWER button (i.e. turn the power on).
Continue to press the buttons until
“ADJUSTMENT UNLOCKED” appears on the
screen. The lock is released when the message
is displayed.

- When the adjustment lock is set, all buttons on

the monitor and remote control other than the
above buttons are disabled. To use buttons other
than the above buttons, release the adjustment
lock.

All adjustment values will be reset. This includes
not only PC mode, but also TV/AV mode (including
channel settings, etc.). Concerning the ALL
RESET procedure, refer to the end of this manual.

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An arm or stand based on the VESA standard
(commercially available) can be attached to the
monitor.
Procurement of the arm or stand is at the
customer’s discretion.

Attachments must satisfy the following.
- Compatible with the VESA standard.
- Have a gap of 100 mm x 100 mm between the

screw holes on the section to be attached.

- Not be likely to fall off or break off after being

attached to the monitor.

- Be careful not to over bend the cable or add

extension cords as this could lead to
malfunction.

- While following these instructions, please also

refer to the installation instructions in the
operation manual included with the arm or
stand.

- Be careful not to get your fingers pinched

between the display and stand nor to let the
stand drop. These could lead to injury.

1. Remove the cables.
2. Spread out a soft cloth on a suitable horizontal

surface. Being careful not to damage the
monitor, gently lay the monitor on it display-side
down.

3. Remove the four screws and then remove the

stand from the monitor.

Notes:
- The stand is specially made for use with this

monitor. Once having removed the stand, never
attempt to attach it to another equipment.

- Once having removed the screws, store them

together with the stand and if the stand is ever
re-attached be sure to use the original screws.
Using different screws could lead to a
malfunction.

4. Attach the arm to the monitor with the four

screws.

Note:
- The screws used to attach the arm should be M4

screws with a length of 10-12 mm protruding
from the surface to be attached. Using different
screws could cause the monitor to fall off or to be
internally damaged.

Screw used to attach arm

Arm

Part of monitor to which arm is
attached

10-12 mm

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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 Centre.

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 Centre.

- 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.

There is no picture.
(Power LED does not light.)

There is no picture.
(Power LED is lit orange.)

The image appears distorted.

The remote control does not work.

There is no TV picture.

A particular channel will not tune in.

There are stripes or dots on
TV picture.
The picture wavers.

The TV picture is doubled.

There are colour bands.

The TV picture is distorted.

There is no video picture.
There is no game picture.

- Are the AC adapter and power cord properly connected? (Page E14)
- Is power turned on? (Page E18)

- Is the monitor properly connected to the computer? (Page E10)
- Is the computer turned on?
- Does the computer’s signal timing correspond to monitor

specifications? (Page E53)

- Is the computer in power-saving mode?
  Try pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

- Does the computer’s signal timing correspond to monitor

specifications? (Page E53)

- Perform automatic adjustment. (Page E17)
- Change the Vsync frequency (refresh rate) on the computer you

are using to a low value if possible. (Page E53)

- Have the batteries of the remote control run out? (Page E9)
- Are the batteries placed in the right direction in the remote

control? (Page E9)

- Is the adjustment lock on? (Page E48)

- Is the monitor connected to an antenna? Check the connection.

(Page E11)

- Is the monitor switched to TV mode? (Page E18)
- Have you set TV channels properly? (Pages E30 to E33)

- Have you set TV channels properly? (Pages E30 to E33)

- Is there interference from automobiles, trains, neon signs,

computers, or other sources?

- Place the antenna as far as possible away from potential

sources of interference.

- Place the antenna line as far as possible from the computer.

- Is the antenna is facing the right direction?
- There may be reflected electric waves from nearby mountains or

buildings. Try changing the antenna’s height and direction.

- Is there interference from a nearby TV?

Changing the antenna’s height and direction may help.

- Try switching power off, waiting several seconds, and then

turning power back on.

- Are the cables properly connected? (Pages E12 and E13)
- Have you switched to AV mode? (Page E18)
- Have you turned on the connected equipment?
- Change the signal type and/or colour system. (Page E45)

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