Tips and safety precautions

- The TFT color LCD panel used in this monitor is Location

made with the application of high precision - Do not use the monitor where ventilation is poor,
technology. However, there may be minute where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is
points on the screen where pixels never light or high, or where the monitor may come into
are permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed contact with oil or steam, as this could lead to
from an acute angle there may be uneven colors fire.
or brightness. Please note that these are not - Ensure that the monitor does not come into
malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs contact with water or other fluids. Ensure that no
and will not affect the performance of the objects such as paper clips or pins enter the
monitor. monitor as this could lead to fire or electric
- Do not display a still picture for a long time, as shock.
this could cause an afterimage to remain. - Do not place the monitor on top of unstable
- If the brightness is adjusted to the minimum objects or in unsafe places. Do not allow the
setting it may be difficult to see the screen. monitor to come into contact with strong shocks
- The quality of the computer signal may influence or vibrations. Causing the monitor to fall or
the quality of the display. We recommend using topple over may damage it.
a computer able to emit high quality video - Do not use in places where the monitor will be
signals. subject to direct sunlight, near heating
- Never rub or tap the monitor with hard objects. equipment or anywhere else where there is
- Please understand that Sharp Corporation bears likelihood of high temperature, as this may lead
no responsibility for errors made during use by to generation of excessive heat and outbreak of
the customer or a third party, nor for any other fire.
malfunctions or damage to this product arising
during use, except where indemnity liability is The Power Cord
recognized under law. - Do not damage the power cord nor place heavy
- This monitor and its accessories may be objects on it, stretch it or over bend it. Also, do
upgraded without advance notice. not add extension cords. Damage to the cord
may result in fire or electric shock.
- Use only the power cord supplied with the monitor.
- Insert the power plug directly into the AC outlet.
Adding an extension cord may lead to fire as a
result of overheating.
- Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet
hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

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 Tips and safety precautions

Monitor and accessory checklist Manual Scope

- Please check that the following items are - This manual is written for use with the LL-171A

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included in the package. and the LL-171G. When describing a different
- LCD monitor (1) specification between the models, the model
- Analog signal cable (1) name is also given. (If the model name isn't
(model name: 0NW1738GAB01A) given, the description is true for both models. For
- [LL-171G] Digital signal cable (1) product appearance, illustrations of the LL-171A
(model name: 0NW1748LAB007) are used in this manual.)

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- Audio cable (1) - In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP will be
(model name: 0NW0173056023) referred to as "Windows XP", Microsoft Windows
- [LL-171G] Cable clamp (2) Millennium as "Windows Me", Microsoft
- CD-ROM (1) Windows 2000 as "Windows 2000", Microsoft
- Operation manual (1) Windows 98 as "Windows 98", Microsoft
Windows 95 as "Windows 95", and Microsoft
Notes: Windows Version 3.1 as "Windows 3.1". When

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- [LL-171A] Use only the cables supplied with the there is no need to distinguish between
monitor. programs, the term "Windows" will be used.
- Be sure to use cables that are less than 3 m in - Microsoft and Windows are registered
length. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
- [LL-171G] The analog signal cable (DVI-I29 pin - Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
– mini D-sub15 pin) is to be purchased Computer, Inc.
separately. - All other brand and product names are

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(model name: NL-C02E) trademarks or registered trademarks of their
- [LL-171G] The 2-input cable (DVI-I29 pin – respective holders.
DVI-D24 pin/mini D-sub15 pin) is to be
purchased separately.
(model name: NL-C03J)
- You are advised to retain the carton in case the

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monitor needs to be transported.
- Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the
Utility Disk program. Do not reproduce it without
permission.
- The shape of the supplied accessories may not
be exactly same as shown in this manual.

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 Product description
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1. AUTO button [LL-171A] ........... This button is used to perform automatic adjustment of the screen
(CLOCK, PHASE, H-POS and V-POS). (p.19)
INPUT button [LL-171G] ......... To switch between the signal's input terminals.
2. MENU button ........................... This button is used to pop-up, select and close the OSD (On Screen
Display) Menu.
3. / MODE button ..................... When the OSD Menu is displayed:
This button is used to select menu options.
When the OSD Menu is not displayed:
This button is used to set DISPLAY MODE.
4. buttons ............................. When the OSD Menu is displayed:
These buttons are used to select an option or adjust the value of the
selected option.
When the OSD Menu is not displayed:
These buttons are used to adjust backlight brightness and speaker
volume.
5. Speakers .................................. Audio entering via the external device connected to the monitor can
be heard.
6. Headphone terminal ............... Headphones (commercially available) can be connected here.
7. Power button ............................ Pressing this button turns the power on.
Press the button again to turn the power off.
8. Power LED ............................... This LED is lit green when in use and orange when in power-saving mode.
9. Main power switch
10. Power terminal
11. Audio input terminal ................ A computer's audio output terminal can be connected here. The audio
cable included should be used.
12. DVI-I input terminal [LL-171G] ..... The computer's digital RGB output terminal or analog RGB output
(INPUT-2) terminal can be connected here.
For a digital signal input: It can be connected to a computer with a
DVI-compatible output terminal (DVI-D24 pin or DVI-I29 pin) and
which has SXGA output ability. Depending on the computer to be
connected, correct display may or may not be possible.
13. Analog RGB input terminal ..... The analog signal cable is connected here. The analog signal cable
(INPUT-1) included should be used.
14. Security lock anchor ................ By connecting a security lock (commercially available) to the security
lock anchor, the monitor is fixed so that it cannot be transported.
The security slot works in conjunction with Kensington Micro Saver
Security Systems.
15. Ventilation openings ................ Never block the ventilation openings as this may lead to overheating
inside the monitor and result in malfunction.

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 Angle adjustment, height adjustment
CAUTION! Height adjustment [LL-171G]
1. Release the lock.

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- Be sure to hold both sides of the monitor when
2. Adjust the height of the stand.
adjusting the viewing angle. The LCD panel
3. Set the lock.
used in this monitor is made of glass. Pressure
from hands on the LCD panel could cause
approx. 70 mm
damage.
- Be careful not to allow your fingers to be
pinched.

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2

Angle adjustment

[LL-171A] approx. 25°

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approx. 5°

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CAUTION!

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- Be sure to release the lock before adjusting the
height of the stand. Extending/contracting the
stand when it's locked may result in damage to
the product.
- Ensure that the stand is properly locked except

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while adjusting the height.

[LL-171G] approx. 25°

approx. 5°

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approx. 45°

approx. 45°

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 Connecting the monitor and turning the monitor on and off
CAUTION!
Connecting the monitor to a computer
- When connecting, ensure that both the monitor
and computer are switched off. Analog connection [LL-171A]
- Be careful not to over bend the cable or add Connect the accessory analog signal cable to the
extension cords as this could lead to a analog RGB output terminal of the computer.
malfunction.

Securing the cables [LL-171G]

Use the supplied cable clamps to secure the Analog RGB terminal
cables connected to the terminals. (Mini D-sub 15 pin, 3 row)
The upper and lower cable clamps have different
shapes. Check the shapes of the clamps before
attaching them to the stand.

CAUTION!
- When adjusting the viewing angle, cables may
be pulled. Therefore, ensure that the cables
have sufficient slack.
Analog signal cable
- Paying attention to connector direction, firmly
insert the signal cable vertically into the
connector, and then tighten the screws at both
sides.

Orient the side of the clamp

with the protrusion to the
stand and attach the clamp.

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 Connecting the monitor and turning the monitor on and off

Analog connection [LL-171G] Digital connection [LL-171G]

Connect the accessory analog signal cable, or Connect the accessory digital signal cable to the

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separately-sold analog signal cable (model name: digital RGB output terminal of the computer.
NL-C02E) to the analog RGB output terminal of - The monitor has an input for connecting to a
the computer. computer with a DVI-compatible output
- Connect the accessory analog signal cable to connector (DVI-D24 pin or DVI-I29 pin) and
the analog RGB input terminal (INPUT-1). SXGA output capability. (Depending on the type
- Connect the separately-sold analog signal cable of computer to be connected, the display may

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(model name: NL-C02E) to the DVI-I input not work correctly.)
terminal (INPUT-2).

DVI-I input terminal

DVI-I input terminal (INPUT-2)
(INPUT-2)

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Analog RGB
input terminal
(INPUT-1)

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Digital signal cable Digital RGB output terminal
Analog signal cable Analog RGB output
terminal - Paying attention to connector direction, firmly
insert the signal cable vertically into the
- Paying attention to connector direction, firmly connector, and then tighten the screws at both

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insert the signal cable vertically into the sides.
connector, and then tighten the screws at both
sides.
Set the monitor as follows when establishing a
digital connection with a Power Mac using an ADC-
If connecting to a D-sub15 pin 2 row Apple Power DVI adapter made by Belkin. (Operation has been
Macintosh, attach a Macintosh conversion adapter checked with the Power Mac G4 M7627J/A.)

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(commercially available) to the analog signal - Perform settings with the Power Mac power
cable. supply off.
1. After connecting the power cord, turn on the
monitor's main power.
2. Press the button and button simultaneously,
and while doing this press the power button (i.e.
turn the power on).
Macintosh conversion adapter MAC DIGITAL

INPUT-2 OFF ON
OK [MENU]
Note:
- If connecting to the Sun Ultra series, a 3. Set to [ON] with the buttons.
conversion adapter (commercially available) - Do not set to [ON] if you are not using a Belkin
may be required. ADC-DVI adapter, as this may result in
incorrect display.
4. Press the MENU button.
This completes setting.

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