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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 42MP1 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
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 42MP1 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
Part Names and Function Front View INPUT SELECT VOLUME VOLUME PROCEED DOWN 1 PROCEED Sets the on-screen display (OSM) mode and displays the main menu. 2 VOLUME Down and Up Adjust the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▲/▼) buttons in the On-screen display (OSM) mode. 3 LEFT/–... -
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
Remote Controller OFF POWER RGB/PC DVD/HD VIDEO POSITION /CONTROL PROCEED EXIT POINTER ZOOM VOLUME – – MUTE WIDE DISPLAY OFF TIMER REMOTE CONTROLLER RD-337 1 POWER ON/OFF Switches power on/off. (This does not operate when POWER/STAND BY indicator of the main unit is off. 2 RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. -
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
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
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 VIDEO 3 L(MONO) L(MONO) -
Page 16: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma moni- tor will enable you to display your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 44. To connect to a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 1. -
Page 17: External Speaker Connections
External Speaker Connections LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM LEFT RIGHT RIGHT EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK AC IN External speakers may be connected to the plasma monitor to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources. -
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
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 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. -
Page 20: 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 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: →... -
Page 22: 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" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE" button again. The screen size switches as follows: →... -
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 Main menu Sub menu PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP Main menu Sub menu SOUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE Main menu Sub menu SCREEN V-POSITION H-POSITION V-HEIGHT H-WIDTH AUTO PICTURE FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ. Main menu Sub menu FUNCTION OSM ADJ.
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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 ▲ and ▼ 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 ▲ and ▼ 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
Information Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automati- cally. OFF ... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical position of the image. -
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. Orange Activated. Standby 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 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, PAL, 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
External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. 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... -
Page 44: Communication Format
Communication Format 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data length Data Check sum Command 1 Command 1, along with command 2, is a number used to distinguish each command. -
Page 45: Command Reference List
Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01. Power ON 02. Power OFF 03. Input Switch Change 04. VOLUME Gain Data 05. SCREEN MODE Select 06. AUDIO Mute On 07. AUDIO Mute Off 08. OSM Select 09. Color Gain Data 10. TINT Gain Data 11. -
Page 46: Audio Mute On
06. AUDIO Mute On Function The external control equipment switches on AUDIO Mute of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 07. AUDIO Mute Off Function 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. -
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 FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01... -
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) DATA03:RED Gain 2 (Drive) DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag... -
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
21. Audio Select Set Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H DATA00 DATA00: AUDIO INPUT 01H: AUDIO 1 02H: AUDIO 2 03H: AUDIO 3 DATA01: VISUAL INPUT 01H: Video 1 02H:... -
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
60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your NEC dealer for service. *2 In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your dealer or authorized NEC Center. The monitor turns off 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicator blinks. It indicators that the power supply circuit or, one more fans have been damaged. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 42MP1 Plasma Monitor Product Code PX-42VM1A 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 78411092...