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Remote Control Unit

Generally the monitor is operated using the remote control unit.

INPUT (Input selection)

Each time you press this button, the mode changes in the following order:
• INPUT1 (DIGITAL) 

 INPUT2 (ANALOG) 

 INPUT3 (COMPONENT) 

INPUT4 (VIDEO) 

 INPUT1 (DIGITAL)...

* If the remote control is not available, you can change the mode by

pressing the input button beside the remote control sensor with a sharp
object.

MUTE

Turns off the volume temporarily.
Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound back to the previous level.

MENU

Displays and turns off the menu screen (see page 30).

VOL (Volume adjustment)

Displays the VOLUME menu when the menu screen is not displayed.

V O L U M E

15

Press 

 to increase the volume, and 

 to decrease the volume.

* If you do not press any buttons for about 4 seconds, the VOLUME menu

automatically disappears.
Sound is muted when volume is set to “0”.

BRIGHT (Backlight adjustment)

Displays the BRIGHT menu when the menu screen is not displayed.

* 4 1 / 0 6

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Press 

 to increase the brightness of the screen, and 

 to decrease

the brightness of the screen.
* If you do not press any buttons for about 4 seconds, the BRIGHT menu

automatically disappears.

SIZE (Screen size selection)

Each time you press this button, the screen size changes in the following
order (see page 35):
• WIDE 

 ZOOM1 

 ZOOM2 

 NORMAL 

 Dot by Dot 

 WIDE...

MODE (Screen mode selection)

Each time you press this button, the screen mode changes in the following
order:
• STD 

 OFFICE (Power saving mode) 

 VIVID 

 STD...

DISPLAY

Displays monitor status such as INPUT, SIZE, etc.
Press the DISPLAY button again to exit.

Summary of Contents for PN-455

Page 1: ...ION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electr...

Page 2: ...tallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Relocate or adjust the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu...

Page 3: ...er openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and or shorten the life of the product Do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface since they can block ventilation openings Do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilat...

Page 4: ...ounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer 19 Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves and other heat generating products including amplifiers 20 Power source This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label If you are not s...

Page 5: ...gly vibrate Causing the monitor to fall or topple over may damage it Do not use in places where the monitor will be subject to direct sunlight near heating equip ment or anywhere else where there is likelihood of high temperature as this may lead to genera tion of excessive heat and outbreak of fire The Power Cord Do not damage the power cord nor place heavy objects on it stretch it or over bend i...

Page 6: ...ttaching the Carrying Handles 23 Basic Operation Turning on Power 24 Main power switch 24 Turning power on off using remote control 24 Remote Control Unit 25 Menu Items 26 Menu option selection 26 Menu screen explanation 28 Initialization Reset Functional Restriction Setting 29 Settings and Adjustments 30 Screen display for adjustments INPUT2 36 Set up information INPUT1 INPUT2 37 PC Operation PC ...

Page 7: ...eo input terminal See pages 10 and 16 S video input terminal See pages 10 and 16 RS 232C input terminal See pages 10 and 21 ENLARGEMENT FUNCTION Allows output of enlarged images for 4 or 9 screen 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 setups without using special purpose external equipment See page 33 CHAIN CONNECTION OF MULTIPLE MONITORS Enables chain connection of monitors using PC analog RGB output terminal See page 2...

Page 8: ...ounting screw 2 Cable clamp 2 AA size battery 2 Remote control unit 1 Carrying handle 2 Carrying handle mounting screw 4 Spacer 4 AC cord clamp 1 Operation manual 1 Video connection cable 1 0PE1S8022411 Liquid Crystal Display 1 Component connection cable 1 0PEQCNW 1165M You are advised to retain the carton in case the monitor needs to be transported Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the...

Page 9: ... LED See page 24 Liquid Crystal Display panel Remote control sensor See page 12 When using the remote control point it towards here Input button See page 25 Press with a sharp object such as a pen Power button See page 24 Press with a sharp object such as a pen ...

Page 10: ...r terminals right See page 18 External speaker terminals left See page 18 PC analog RGB input terminal INPUT2 See page 14 PC analog RGB output terminal See pages 17 and 20 PC digital RGB input terminal INPUT1 See page 13 S video input terminal INPUT4 See page 16 Audio input terminals See pages 15 16 and 17 PC audio input terminal See pages 13 and 14 VESA holes M6 15mm in depth x 6 holes Audio outp...

Page 11: ...ttons See page 25 BRIGHT buttons See page 25 INPUT button See page 25 Signal transmitter MENU button See page 26 SIZE button See page 25 Cursor control buttons See page 26 You can use this button when the menu is not displayed You can use this button when the menu is not displayed You can use this button when the menu is displayed Remote control unit ...

Page 12: ...g the right way then replace them Do not use rechargeable Nickel metal hydride batteries Remote control operation range Operation range of the remote control unit is approx 7 m 23 ft and an angle of approx 10 from the center to the top bottom right left of the remote control sensor If the remote control unit does not work well Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor m...

Page 13: ...hat have an output terminal DVI D 24 pin or DVI I 29 pin conforming to DVI is possible However images may not display properly depending on the computer Connect with an audio output jack on your computer using a PC audio cable commercially avail able Digital signal cable PC audio cable Audio Digital RGB Output terminals on connected equipment INPUT1 DVI PC audio input terminal PC digital RGB input...

Page 14: ...nected equipment PC AUDIO IN INPUT2 RGB PC audio input terminal PC analog RGB input terminal Rear view 1 Auto detects sync signal type 2 Sync signal presence is detected in the order Composite Sync Separate Sync and Sync on green If for some reason Composite Sync and Separate Sync are not input the system will operate assuming that the signal is a Sync on green i e that the sync signal is containe...

Page 15: ...cable Component connection cable 1 Red White Red White Y Pr Cr Pb Cb Y Pr Cr Pb Cb Audio cable Output terminals on connected equipment Component video Audio Right Audio Left AUDIO IN R L Component input terminal Audio input terminals Pb Cb INPUT3 Y Pr Cr 1 When you connect the monitor with equipment that has a component output terminal you can use the supplied component connection cable as shown i...

Page 16: ...Connect with an audio output terminal using an audio RCA cable commercially available Red White Red White Audio cable S video Audio Right Audio Left S video cable Output terminals on connected equipment AUDIO IN R L INPUT4 S VIDEO Audio input terminals S video input terminal Compatible S video signal NTSC 3 58 MHz Rear view S video input will have priority over composite video when connected Conne...

Page 17: ...OG RGB OUTPUT TERMINAL Video signal from INPUT2 PC analog is output Use when connecting multiple monitors in a daisy chain via RGB cables commercially available See page 20 for a detailed connection example AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINAL Audio from the equipment connected to the audio input terminal or PC audio input terminal is output Connect to the audio input terminal of the connected equipment using an...

Page 18: ... W Connecting the speaker cables 1 While pushing the tab insert the tip of the cable 2 Release the tab Rear view Make sure to connect the speaker jack and cable polarity properly The speaker jacks have plus and minus polarity Plus is red and minus is black The speaker cables are also divided into plus and minus When connecting the left right speakers be sure to connect the plus minus jacks with th...

Page 19: ... Main power switch Connecting the AC Cord Turn off the main power switch on the top of the monitor Be sure to turn the main power switch off when connecting the cord Rear view Connecting the AC cord 1 Plug the AC cord into the AC input terminal of the monitor 2 Plug the AC cord into the AC power outlet ...

Page 20: ... analog RGB output terminal Multiple monitors can be connected in a daisy chain using the input output terminals for video signals Connection example Second monitor First monitor 1 Multiple monitors cannot be connected in a daisy chain for audio Connect the external audio amplifier to the audio output terminals 2 The length of RGB cable or surrounding environment may affect the image quality ...

Page 21: ...y will bear no respon sibility for accidents or injuries caused by improper mounting or handling Moving or installing the monitor must be done by two or more people Keep the monitor surface perpendicular to a level surface or tilt up to a maximum of 20 degrees down ward This monitor is equipped with two temporary stands when shipped from the factory Please note that these stands are for temporary ...

Page 22: ...s shown in the illustration below This will prevent stray or disorganized cables at the back of the monitor Please note that the temporary stands are for temporary use only until the monitor is properly mounted Attach each temporary stand to the bottom of the monitor as shown below Rear view Rear view Fastening the AC cord 1 Attach the supplied AC cord clamp to the AC cord making sure the AC cord ...

Page 23: ...hing the Carrying Handles Screw Spacer When carrying the monitor attach the two carrying handles to the top of the monitor as shown below Rear view After mounting the monitor remove the carrying handles from the monitor ...

Page 24: ...he monitor is turned off Waiting mode In waiting mode the power LED blinks green In waiting mode if you press the POWER button on the remote control unit the monitor will be turned off If the remote control is not available you can turn on off by pressing the POWER button beside the power LED with a sharp object Turning power on off using remote control Main power switch Turn on the main power swi...

Page 25: ... 15 Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume If you do not press any buttons for about 4 seconds the VOLUME menu automatically disappears Sound is muted when volume is set to 0 BRIGHT Backlight adjustment Displays the BRIGHT menu when the menu screen is not displayed 41 06 Press to increase the brightness of the screen and to decrease the brightness of the screen If you do not press...

Page 26: ...es where each topic is explained Menu option selection Cursor control UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT Selects a desired item on the screen Adjusts the selected item Pressing increases a value Pressing decreases a value Example of menu operation Adjusting CONTRAST video in the GAIN CON TROL menu 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen MENU button Displays and turns off the menu screen Switches menu screens ...

Page 27: ...ding on the type of input signal 2 Press MENU to display the GAIN CONTROL menu 3 Press to select CONTRAST 4 Press or to adjust the setting 5 Press MENU more than once to close the menu screen The menu screen will close automatically if no operation is performed for about 15 seconds ...

Page 28: ...ary slightly from what is actually displayed Menu screen duration The menu screen will revert to the normal screen if there is no operation for about 15 seconds while the menu screen is displayed Settings Setting names and their status Item Select using the MENU button Input signal Displays the type of signal currently being input Highlight The currently selected item will be highlighted Screen re...

Page 29: ...to their factory preset values After initialization reset turn the main power switch off and then back on ADJUSTMENT LOCK Function Specifies whether to lock settings such as ADJUSTMENT and WHITE BALANCE While locked the remote control unit cannot perform operations other than turning power on off POWER button and displaying the FUNCTION 1 screen Default UNLOCKED LOCKED Locks the setting UNLOCKED U...

Page 30: ...rtical stripes When using the adjustment pattern see page 36 make adjustments so that no vertical stripe noise appears in it Adjustable range 0 255 Default 127 direction Clock frequency increases direction Clock frequency decreases MANUAL PHASE Function Adjusts sampling clock phase for applicable video Useful when small characters appear with low contrast and or there are flickers at corners When ...

Page 31: ... signal level as it is This item is only selectable for INPUT1 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 Allows you to individually adjust R CONTRAST G CONTRAST and B CONTRAST COPY to USER INPUT1 INPUT2 Adjustable range OFF SET SET Copies the values s...

Page 32: ...skin tone closer to green COLORS INPUT3 INPUT4 Adjustable range 0 31 Default 15 direction For more color intensity direction For less color intensity Monochrome at 0 SHARPNESS INPUT3 INPUT4 Adjustable range 0 31 Default 15 direction For more sharpness direction For less sharpness WHITE BALANCE INPUT3 INPUT4 Adjustable range COOL STD WARM Default STD COOL Color tone bluer than standard Color tone s...

Page 33: ...n Sets the part of the original image to be enlarged Adjustable range 2 x 2 0 3 Adjustable range 3 x 3 0 8 Default 0 MULTI ZOOM INPUT1 INPUT2 Function Adjusts the enlarged screen IMAGE ZOOM Adjusts the scale of enlargement H POS Adjusts the horizontal position V POS Adjusts the vertical position Enlarge You can set up 4 or 9 monitors and integrate them into a single screen to display video Each mo...

Page 34: ...ches the OSD language Available languages ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Default ENGLISH ID NO SET Function Assigns ID numbers to monitors connected in a daisy chain see page 39 using RS 232C cables Adjustable range 0 255 Default 0 Note The numbers 1 to 255 are available for ID numbers If 0 is set the system regards this as the state where no ID number is set Although numbers up to 255 ...

Page 35: ...l and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen See page 56 Switching the screen size INPUT3 INPUT4 The desired screen size can be selected to suit the input signal WIDE ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 Dot by Dot NORMAL For 4 3 Standard pictures A side bar appears on each side In this mode the image is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen Use this size if ZOOM1 cuts off the su...

Page 36: ...r public viewing in establishments like cafes or hotels may infringe on the rights of the creators as protected by Copyright Law so please be careful When set to Enlarge i e with a 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 setting the screen size is fixed in WIDE mode When using the screen size selection function of this monitor the appearance of the original video may change if you select a screen size with a different asp...

Page 37: ...t the monitor s name appears on the screen and click Finish If The Digital Signature Not Found appears click Yes 12 Click Close to close Display Properties 13 Click OK to close the window 14 Eject the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive For Windows XP This explanation is for installing and setting monitor set up information on a Windows XP computer and it assumes your CD ROM drive is the D drive 1 Connec...

Page 38: ...PUT To RS 232C input terminal To COM port RS 232C input terminal PC connection 1 One to one connection with a PC Basic operation Connect with RS 232C straight cable between the PC COM port RS 232C connector and the RS 232C input terminal on the back of monitor PC ...

Page 39: ...third and subsequent monitors The number of connectable monitors varies 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 RS 232C straight cable RS 232C input terminal RS 232C input terminal RS 232C INPUT RS 232C OUTPUT RS 232C OUTPUT RS 232C INPUT To COM ...

Page 40: ...ed in the current state of the monitor i e video auto adjustment with video display If there is a bad connection between the PC and monitor or if communication has not been established nothing is returned not even ERR If execution of the command is taking some time If a command takes some time to execute WAIT may be returned as the return value Wait for a moment and OK or ERR will be returned New ...

Page 41: ... connected as shown above you can execute commands like Set the volume of the monitor with ID 4 to 20 When controlling monitors linked in a daisy chain by designating ID numbers you should basically avoid any duplication of ID numbers If the same ID number is assigned to multiple monitors only the monitor closest to the PC can be con trolled with that ID number If monitors are connected as shown b...

Page 42: ...ically assign ID numbers by using the IDST command with the Repeater control see Repeater control on page 49 Example If you connect monitors as shown above and use the command IDST001 ID numbers will be set automatically as shown below Example IDST001 ID setting command with repeater control WAIT OK 001 ID OK response from ID number 1 OK 002 ID OK response from ID number 2 OK 003 ID OK response fr...

Page 43: ...th ID number 2 VOLM0030 Sets volume of monitor with ID number 2 to 30 WAIT Processing OK_002 VOLM0020 Sets volume of monitor with ID number 2 to 20 WAIT OK_002 IDLK0000 Canceling ID number setting WAIT Canceling IDLK OK_002 Cancelation complete VOLM0010 OK_001 The volume of the monitor with ID number 1 the one directly connected to the PC is set to 10 IDCK Provides screen display of the ID number ...

Page 44: ...hat a value has been returned by a specific set assign ID numbers to each monitor in advance If no response is returned this may be because the monitor has not received or is still processing the command so it is possible that new commands may not be executed even if they are sent If power is turned OFF using Repeater control only the monitor closest to the PC returns a re sponse Example When 4 mo...

Page 45: ... the command cannot be used in the current state of the monitor i e video auto adjustment with video display If communication has not been established for reasons like a bad connection with the monitor nothing is returned not even ERR If no monitor has been assigned the designated ID number e g if the command IDSL0002 is used but no monitor with ID 002 is found no response is returned O K Carriage...

Page 46: ... waiting for a command when the monitor waiting for the command is assigned an ID number 001 in the following example If the current parameter is read out using for the parameter for numerical values etc Response when no ID number has been set Example VOLM 10 Response when an ID number has been set In the example below ID 001 Example VOLM 10_001 Communication interval If the next command is sent i...

Page 47: ...in the parameter field see page 40 Parameter Parameter field See page 40 Reply Response Returned value A circle indicates commands which can be used in power standby mode 0 1 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 Yes Yes W R W R POWR INPS Power Setting Input Selection Control item Command Direction Parameter Reply Control Response contents Switches to standby Returns from standby Standby mode Normal mode Waitin...

Page 48: ...TD WARM USER R CONTRAST G CONTRAST B CONTRAST Returns current resolution in the form of xxx xxx ENLARGE OFF 2 x 2 3 x 3 SETTING 2 x 2 UPPER LEFT SETTING 2 x 2 UPPER RIGHT SETTING 2 x 2 LOWER LEFT SETTING 2 x 2 LOWER RIGHT SETTING 3 x 3 UPPER LEFT SETTING 3 x 3 UPPER MIDDLE SETTING 3 x 3 UPPER RIGHT SETTING 3 x 3 MIDDLE LEFT SETTING 3 x 3 CENTER SETTING 3 x 3 UPPER RIGHT SETTING 3 x 3 LOWER LEFT SE...

Page 49: ... SETTING 3 x 3 LOWER LEFT SETTING 3 x 3 UPPER MIDDLE SETTING 3 x 3 LOWER RIGHT WIDE NORMAL Dot by Dot ZOOM1 ZOOM2 1 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 1 0 max value 0 max value 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 0 max value 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 max value 0 max valu...

Page 50: ... max value 0 max value 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR WR CONT BLVL COLR TINT SHRP CTMP WIDE WHITE BALANCE WIDE MODE CONTRAST BLACK LEVEL COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COOL STD WARM WIDE ZOOM1 ZOOM2 NORMAL Dot by Dot Yes Yes Control item Command Direction Parameter Reply Control Response contents can be used in standby mode PC Operation Continued ...

Page 51: ...tialization No detectable error has occurred Standby by remote control Standby by power switch Standby by RS 232C Waiting by No Signal Out of Timing Incl VESA DPMS DMPM Standby by FAN error Standby by abnormal temperature Temperature No error FAN error 0 1 23 0 255 1 255 0 1 255 0 0 0 1 2 0 max value 0 max value 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 23 0 255 Value Value 0 1 2 0 max value 0 max value 0 1 0 1 0 1...

Page 52: ...ying back The signal may be incompatible Is the monitor in waiting mode Are the batteries inserted with polarity aligned Are the batteries worn out Point the remote control unit toward the monitor s remote control sensor Is the menu display locked Are audio cables connected properly Make sure audio cables for external speakers are connected properly left and right cables may be reversed or one of ...

Page 53: ...at a location where a quick rise in temperature is likely Internal temperature rises quickly if the vents on the back are blocked Internal temperature rises quickly if dust accumulates inside the monitor or around the vents Remove dust if possible Ask your dealer about removing internal dust If the power LED blinks red there might be a problem with the fan Cracking sound The monitor sometimes make...

Page 54: ...o BNC 1 S video 1 line 1 Component BNC Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Audio RCA pin L R Output terminals Computer signal Analog 2 Mini D sub 15 pin 3 rows Serial RS 232C Audio RCA pin L R Speaker 10 W 10 W 6Ω Power requirement AC120 V 60 Hz Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Power consumption 312 W 18 W in waiting mode 2 9 W in standby mode Dimensions inch mm Approx 42 7 ...

Page 55: ...gnal standard for plug and play between monitors and computers Information about resolu tion and other parameters is exchanged between the two This function can be used if the computer supports DDC and it has been configured to detect plug and play monitors There are several types of DDC depending on the communication method used This monitor supports DDC2B Screen DPMS Hsync Vsync Power consumptio...

Page 56: ...60 0 kHz 63 3 kHz 31 1 kHz 31 7 kHz 44 7 kHz 47 986 kHz 60 15 kHz 47 7 kHz 48 3 kHz 67 5 kHz 31 5 kHz 60 0 Hz 72 0 Hz 75 0 Hz 56 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 72 0 Hz 75 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 70 0 Hz 75 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 75 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 60 0 Hz 70 0 Hz 25 175 MHz 31 5 MHz 31 5 MHz 36 0 MHz 40 0 MHz 50 0 MHz 49 5 MHz 65 0 MHz 75 0 MHz 78 75 MHz 108 2 MHz 33 3 MHz 35 0 MHz 74 4 MHz 81 0 MHz...

Page 57: ...9 20 21 22 23 24 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 Function Hot plug detection TMDS data 0 TMDS data 0 TMDS data 0 5 shield N C N C TMDS clock shield TMDS clock TMDS clock N C N C N C N C GND No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Red video signal input Green video signal input Blue video signal input N C GND GND for red video signal GND for green video signal GND for blue video signal No 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Function 5 V GND N...

Page 58: ...58 E Unit inch mm Dimensional Drawings Opening height 21 7 8 557 Opening width 39 991 15 3 4 400 7 8 7 200 4 5 8 119 3 3 4 96 1 4 7 42 7 8 1089 30 3 4 780 24 1 8 614 25 3 8 645 ...

Page 59: ...IMER OSD H POSITION OSD V POSITION LANGUAGE ID NO SET 0 to 23 0 to 255 INPUT2 MODE SELECT1 ADJUSTMENT 480 LINES 768 LINES ENLARGE ENLARGE POS MULTI ZOOM 852 848 640 1366 1360 1280 1024 OFF 2 x 2 3 x 3 2 x 2 0 to 3 3 x 3 0 to 8 CLOCK PHASE H POS V POS 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 0 to 255 BLACK LEVEL CONTRAST MANUAL AUTO GAIN CONTROL MANUAL AUTO 0 to 31 0 to 31 WHITE BALANCE COOL STD WARM USER R CONT...

Page 60: ...BALANCE 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 0 to 31 COOL STD WARM MODE SELECT 2 OFF TIMER OSD H POSITION OSD V POSITION LANGUAGE ID NO SET 0 to 23 0 to 255 Menu Option Reference Chart Continued MODE SELECT 2 OFF TIMER OSD H POSITION OSD V POSITION LANGUAGE ID NO SET 0 to 23 0 to 255 ...

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