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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 moniteur PlasmaSync NEC et conserver 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- CUTION, NE PAS DEPOSER LE COUVERCLE, IL N’Y...
- Page 5 Pour protéger votre investissement dans ce moniteur PlasmaSync NEC, veuillez suivre les directives et les recommandations suivantes pour minimiser l'occurence de brûlure d'image : Connecteur •...
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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 42MP2 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
* As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Draw- ing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face. -
Page 9: Introduction
NEC's PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42-inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync 42MP2 certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 3.5 inches/ 89mm thin, the monitor's sleek techno-art lines blend in well with your environment. -
Page 10: Part Names And Function
When the power is on ... Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. 6 Power Turns the monitor's power on and off. 7 Remote sensor window Receives the signals from the remote control unit. -
Page 11: Rear View/ Terminal Board
Rear View/ Terminal Board SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM SPEAKERS MUST LEFT HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING RIGHT IMPEDANCE 6 OHM EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE LEFT CONTROL CONTROL LOCK RIGHT AC IN EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK AC IN... -
Page 12: Remote Controller
4 DVD / HD Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SE- LECT button on the monitor. The input switches as fol- lows each time the button is pressed: VIDEO1... -
Page 13: Battery Installation And Replacement
C DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. D OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. E Remote Jack Insert the plug of the supplied remote cable when using the supplied remote control unit in the wired condition. F Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control signals. -
Page 14: Using The Wired Remote Control Mode
Operating Range * Use the remote controller within a distance of about 7 m / 23ft. from the front of the monitor's remote control sen- sor and at a horizontal angle of within 30 . * The remote control operation may not function if the... -
Page 15: Installation
Installation Personal computer with a digital RGB output Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor RGB 3 (Digital RGB) RGB 1 To video, S-video inputs on L(MONO) the plasma monitor VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2... -
Page 16: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer
5. Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer. 6. If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer you've connected to the plasma monitor. -
Page 17: External Speaker Connections
CONTROL CONTROL LOCK AC IN External speakers may be connected to the plasma monitor 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: Pin Assignments And Signal Levels For 15 Pin Rgb (Analog)
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for both analog and digital. (Functionally, this cannot be used for analog input.) (TMDS can be used for one link only) RGB 3... -
Page 19: Basic Operations
1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control- ler) to turn on. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up(green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control- ler or the unit) to turn off. -
Page 20: Off Timer
Note: After the power is turned off with the off timer ... A slight current is still supplied to the monitor. When you are leaving the room or do not plan to use the sys- tem for a long period of time, turn off the power of the... -
Page 21: 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" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE" button again. The screen size switches as follows: ZOOM NORMAL... -
Page 22: Watching Computer Images With A Wide Screen
• See page 44 for details on the display output of the various VESA signal standards supported by the monitor. • When 852 dot 480 line wide VGA (*) signals with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz and horizontal frequency of 31.72 kHz are input, select "WIDE"... -
Page 23: Osm Controls
(On Screen Menu) Menu Operations The OSM window is displayed with respect to the 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 PICTURE SOUND... - Page 24 When set to "ON", the on-screen display is displayed. Adjusts the vertical and horizontal positions of the menu display. Sets the monitor for use as an energy-saving display when used with a computer. In case of 4 : 3, sets the luminance of both sides.
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Page 25: Picture Settings Menu
Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the “PROCEED”... -
Page 26: Setting The Picture Mode According To The Brightness Of The Room
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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 27: Setting The Color Temperature
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting "1" Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the “PROCEED”... -
Page 28: 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 29: 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 30: 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 31: Screen Settings Menu
Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 32: Function Settings Menu
Auto Picture is not reset. Function Settings Menu 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 33: 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 position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 34: Setting The Power Management For Computer Images
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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 35: Power/Standby Indicator
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Green Not activated. Standby Orange Activated. Activated. Suspend 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 36: Setting The Gray Level For The Sides Of The Screen
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the "GRAY LEVEL" Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 37: Setting The Picture To Suit The Movie
Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture. [NTSC, PAL60, 480I(60Hz) only] Example: Setting the “CINEMA MODE” to “ON” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 38: Option Setting Menu
Option Setting Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Set AUDIO 1 to RGB 2. Press the “PROCEED” button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 39: 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 40: 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 "1080B" mode to "1035I" Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... -
Page 41: 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 PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 42: Setting The Video Signal Format
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. -
Page 43: External Control
Connections Connections are made as described below. External equipment plasma monitor e.g., Personal computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male Pin Name No Connection RXD (Receive data) -
Page 44: 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 plasma monitor and 80H is used for external control equipment such as a personal computer. 1) Unit ID 1: Indicates the equipment sending the signal... -
Page 45: Command Reference List
23. PLE_INVERSE Set 24. Failure Mode Request 01. Power ON Function The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched 02. Power OFF Function The external control equipment switches off the power of the plasma monitor. -
Page 46: Audio Mute On
The external control equipment switches off AUDIO Mute of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 08. OSM Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display (OSM) of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA00 01H : Screen display On 02H : Screen display Off... -
Page 47: Sharpness Gain Data
11. SHARPNESS Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the SHARPNESS gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag DATA02: SHARPNESS Gain F0H: -16... -
Page 48: Red Gain Data
17. RED Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the RED Gain Data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 to DATA03 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: RED Gain Flag DATA02: RED Gain 1 (Bias) -
Page 49: Video Adj Request
20. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request. Transmission Data 0CH DATA00 to DATA0B CKS DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 28H: +40 DATA01: GREEN Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 28H: +40... -
Page 50: Audio Select Set
0CH: RGB 3/ PC 3 The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the input is switched. The plasma monitor returns “Not Available” when selecting the video input same as the one set at one of the AUDIO 01 to 3. -
Page 51: Table For Signals Supported
Table for Signals Supported Supported resolution • When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for *3) • When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for *2) Computer input signals supported on this system Model *IBM PC/AT compatible... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
*1 Overheat protector If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens., turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move monitor to a cooler location and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 minutes. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 42MP2 Plasma Monitor Product Code PX-42VM2A 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, 16,770,000 colors... - Page 54 NEC Technologies, Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 7S800031...