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- Page 1 PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User’s Manual NEC Technologies...
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Page 2: Important Information
Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock. 7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. NEC is not liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unquali- fied persons attempt service or open the back cover. - Page 3 4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the unit and have it serviced by an authorized NEC Service Center. 5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.
- Page 4 Précautions Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre PlasmaSync NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42 pouces PX-42M4A et con- server ce manuel à portée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure. ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTRO-...
- Page 5 • Coupez toujours l'alimentation lorsque vous avez terminé d'utiliser la moniteur. Si le PlasmaSync 4205W est en usage continu ou longue durée, prenez les mesures suivantes afin d'éviter l'occurence de combustion au phosphore : • Abaissez le niveau de l'image (contraste, luminosité) autant que possible, sans faire perdre la lisibilité...
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Page 6: Limited Warranty
FOR MORE INFORMATION, TELEPHONE 800-836- 0655 NEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 Note: All products returned to NECTECH for service MUST have prior approval. To get approval, call NEC Technologies at 800-836-0655. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ... 1 Introduction ... 2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch Plasma Monitor ... 2 The features you'll enjoy include: ... 2 Contents of the Package ... 2 Part Names and Function ... 3 Front View ... -
Page 8: How To Attach Options To The Plasma Monitor
* See page 2. • For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained,authorized NEC dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting proce- dures could result in damage to the equip- ment or injury to the installer. -
Page 9: Introduction
PCs to DVD players- into art. And weighing only 92.6 lbs/ 42kg, it actually can be hung almost anywhere. NEC has made sure that a host of multimedia resources can be easily con- nected and displayed as brilliantly as intended on the PlasmaSync™... -
Page 10: Part Names And Function
Part Names and Function Front View POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT 1 Power Turns the monitor's power on and off. 2 INPUT SELECT Switches the input, in the following order: VIDEO DVD/HD 3 POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on... Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... -
Page 11: Rear View/ Terminal Board
Rear View/ Terminal Board EXT SPEAKER R – A VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN Connect VCR's, DVD's or Laser Discs, etc. here. B DVD/HD IN/ AUDIO IN (Y/Y, C and C Connect DVD's, high definition Laser Discs, etc. here. C RGB IN/ AUDIO IN Connect Computer Source here. -
Page 12: Remote Controller
Remote Controller POWER RGB/PC VIDEO DVD/HD POSITION / CONTROL CURSOR VISUAL CONTROL CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS VOLUME WIDE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROLLER 1 POWER Turns the monitor's power on and off. 2 RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. -
Page 13: Battery Installation And Replacement
C VOLUME ( Adjust the volume. D MUTE Mutes the sound. E WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen mode is set. F DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. G OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. -
Page 14: Using The Wired Remote Control Mode
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the included remote control cable to the remote control unit's "REMOTE CONTROL" terminal. When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote control unit can be operated even if no batteries are loaded. -
Page 15: Installation
PlasmaSync 4205W Document Camera VCR or Laser Disc Player DVD Player Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the PlasmaSync 4205W IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh (supplied) -
Page 16: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer
5. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the computer. 6. If the PlasmaSync 4205W goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you've connected to the PlasmaSync 4205W. -
Page 17: External Speaker Connections
EXT SPEAKER R – External speakers may be connected to the PlasmaSync 4205W to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources. External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAK- ERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the audio outputs. - Page 18 AUDIO AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE) To connect the PlasmaSync 4205W to stereo system speak- ers: 1. Connect AUDIO OUT L to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT L. 2. Connect AUDIO OUT R to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT R. AC IN...
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Page 19: Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Rgb Signal Composition
Mini D-Sub 15 Pin RGB Signal Composition Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin No. 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 Signal to be connected GREEN or Sync. on Green BLUE No Connection RED (GND) GREEN (GND) BLUE (GND) No Connection... -
Page 20: Basic Operations
Basic Operations POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER button (on the remote controller) to turn on. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up(green) when the unit is on. 3. -
Page 21: Off Timer
OFF TIMER To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time. 3. -
Page 22: Wide Operations
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching videos or digital video discs 1. Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE"... -
Page 23: Watching Computer Images With A Wide Screen
Watching computer images with a wide screen Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the "WIDE / AUTO WIDE" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE"... -
Page 24: Osm Controls
(On Screen Menu) Menu Operations The OSM window is displayed with respect the to screen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen's mode, the OSM may be dis- played slightly differently. In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. M A I N M E N U P I C T U R E S O U N D... - Page 25 Main menu Sub menu PICTURE PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT COLOR TEMP Main menu Sub menu SOUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE Main menu Sub menu SCREEN WIDE ADJ. RGB ADJ. OSM ADJ. Main menu Sub menu FUNCTION POWER MGT RGB SELECT HD SELECT GRAY LEVEL...
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Page 26: Picture Settings Menu
Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the bright- ness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the “OK”... -
Page 28: Setting The Color Temperatuer
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting "1" Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the “OK”... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Color To The Desired Quality
Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pic- tures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. Example: Adjusting the "WHITE BALANCE" Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 30: Reducting Noise In The Picture
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor re- ception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “NR-3” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 31: Sound Settings Menu
Sound Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 32: Screen Settings Menu
Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the position and size of the wide screen The position and size of the wide screen can be fine-adjusted. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the zoom mode Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Position, Fine Picture, Picture Adj
Adjusting the Position, Fine Picture, Picture Adj and Auto Picture of a computer image When a computer image is displayed, the position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... - Page 34 Information Screen modes FULL* ... The image is displayed over the entire screen. Set this mode for wide images. (16 : 9) NORMAL* ... Set this mode for the same size as video pictures with a 4 : 3 aspect ratio.
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Page 35: Adjusting The Position Of The Menu Display
Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on screen. Example: Adjusting the vertical position of the menu display Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 36: Function Settings Menu
Function Settings Menu Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function auto- matically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 37: Power/Standby Indicator
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Green Not activated. Standby Yellow Activated. Suspend Activated. Activated. Description Horizontal and vertical synchronizing sig- nals are present from the computer. No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. No vertical synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. -
Page 38: Setting A Computer Image To The Correct Rgb Select Screen
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB se- lect screen On the computer image select the RGB mode, moving im- age (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadcast. Example: Setting the RGB SELECT mode to “VIDEO” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 39: Setting High Definition Image To The Suitable
Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. Example: Setting the "1080I" mode to "1035I" Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 40: Setting The On-Screen Display
Setting the on-screen display When using the monitor for presentations, etc., the moni- tor can be set so that the input source, screen mode, etc., do not appear. Example: Turning the on-screen display mode off Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 41: Resetting To The Default Values
Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments, audio settings, wide adjustments, RGB adjustments, OSM adjustments, etc., to the factory default values. Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 42: Information Menu
Information Menu Checking the frequencies and polarities of input signals Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being inputted from a computer, etc. Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 43: Setting The Language For The Menus
Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: Japanese, English, German, French, Swedish, Italian or Spanish. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 44: Setting The Video Signal Format
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format (PAL, SECAM, 4.43 NTSC or 3.58 NTSC). Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to dis- play the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 45: External Control
External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control of the PlasmaSync 4205W by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. PlasmaSync 4205W POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT 1) Connector on the PlasmaSync 4205W side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male... -
Page 46: Communication Format
Unit ID 1 and unit ID 2 are numbers used to identify the equipment that is to be connected. 60H is used for the PlasmaSync 4205W and 80H is used for external control equipment such as a personal computer. 1) Unit ID 1: Indicates the equipment sending the signal... - Page 47 When various commands are to be sent from external equipment such as a personal computer, the PlasmaSync 4205W is always receive enabled. Note that when an ACK has not been returned from the PlasmaSync 4205W in 1.5 seconds, a resending of the command is recommended.
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Page 48: Command Reference List
Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the PlasmaSync 4205W. Transmission Data The PlasmaSync 4205W returns the following ACK when the power is switched on. 02. Power OFF Function The external control equipment switches off the power of the PlasmaSync 4205W. - Page 49 04. VOLUME Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the PlasmaSync 4205W. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag DATA02: VOLUME Gain DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 05.
- Page 50 08. OSD Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display (OSD) of the PlasmaSync 4205W. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 01H : Screen display On 02H : Screen display Off DATA00 01H : Screen display On 02H : Screen display Off * Screen display On/Off is equivalent to the screen display On/Off function of the convenient function settings.
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Page 51: Table For Signals Supported
Table for Signals Supported Supported resolution • When 800 dot 600 line signals are input, they are converted to 640 dot 480 line or 853 dot 480 line signals. • When 1024 dot 768 line signals are input, they are converted to 614 dot 460 line or 853 dot 460 line signals. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control unit operates errone- ously. The remote controller does not work. Monitor’s power does not turn on when the remote controller’s power button is pressed. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 4205W Plasma Monitor Product Code PX-42M4A Screen Size 36.3"(H) 20.4"(V) inches 921(H) 518.4(V) mm diagonal 42" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 853(H) 480(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.04"(H) 0.04"(V) inches 1.08(H) 1.08(V) mm Color Reproduction 256 levels, analog RGB : 16,770,000 colors... - Page 54 NEC Technologies, Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 Printed in Japan 78409991...