PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User’s Manual NEC Technologies
Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC PlasmaSync - 42inch Plasma Monitor PX-42M3A and keep the manual handy for future reference. The NEC Multimedia monitor PlasmaSync 4200W is designed and manufactured to provide long, troublefree service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.
Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité Précautions Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre PlasmaSync NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42 pouces PX-42M3A 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’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS DEPOSER LE COUVERCLE, IL N’Y A AUCUNE PIECE UTILISABLE A L’INTERIEUR DE CET APPAREIL. NE CONFIER LES TRAVAUX D’ENTRETIEN QU’A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereafter NECTECH) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1. To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer from whom you purchased the product. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY? Parts and labor are warranted for (1) One Year from the date of the first customer purchase. 2.
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 ........................................................
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your option to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: Drawing A * As it is made upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing 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. • This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit.
Introduction Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch Plasma Monitor 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™ certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 3.6 inches/ 91mm thin, the monitor's sleek techno-art lines blend in well with most interiors. PlasmaSync's crisp, vivid image quality will transform data from any graphic medium from PCs to DVD players- into art. And weighing only 92.
Part Names and Function Front View POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT VOLUME POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT 1 2 VOLUME 3 4 5 1 Power Turns the monitor's power on and off. 4 Remote sensor window Receives the signals from the remote control unit. 2 INPUT SELECT Switches the input, in the following order: 5 VOLUME and Adjust the volume. → VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB 3 POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................ Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.
Rear View/ Terminal Board AC IN EXT SPEAKER R + EXT SPEAKER L G – AUDIO – + VIDEO H A B C D E L MONO R L R L R DVD/HD Y/Y CB/PB MONO A S-VIDEO IN DVD/HD IN R L VIDEO IN VIDEO IN RGB IN B CR/PR RGB AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE) REMOTE CONTROL RGB IN C EXTERNAL CONTROL F F EXTERNAL CONTROL Connect this to the PDP control terminal on the AVP selector (optional PX-SL1A). This also serves as your control terminal for a personal computer.
Remote Controller I 1 POWER Turns the monitor's power on and off. J 2 RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. 1 3 2 4 RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. The input switches as follows each time the button is pressed: POWER RGB/PC VIDEO DVD/HD → VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB/PC POSITION / CONTROL MENU H 3 VIDEO Press this button to select VIDEO as the source. 5 VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.
C VOLUME (▲ / ▼) Adjust the volume. Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 "AA" batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. D MUTE Mutes the sound. 1.Press and pull. E WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. F DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. G OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. 2.Load the batteries in the direction indicated by the "+" and "–" marks in the case.
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the included remote control cable to the remote control unit's "REMOTE CONTROL" terminal. Operating Range * Use the remote controller within a distance of about 7 m / 23ft. from the front of the monitor's remote control sensor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°.
Installation AC IN To video, S-video inputs on the PlasmaSync 4200W AUDIO VIDEO Document Camera VIDEO IN L (MONO) VIDEO IN R S-VIDEO IN DVD/HD IN L VCR or Laser Disc Player DVD/HD Y/Y R RGB IN L MONO CB/PB DVD Player CR/PR R Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the PlasmaSync 4200W AUDIO OUT L R (VARIABLE) RGB RGB IN IBM VGA or Compatibles REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh (supplied) External Co
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer Connecting Your Document Camera You can connect your PlasmaSync 4200W to a document camera. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4200W and document camera. Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your PlasmaSync 4200W will enable you to display your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The PlasmaSync 4200W supports the signals described on page 12.
External Speaker Connections EXT SPEAKER R + EXT SPEAKER L – – AUDIO – + L MONO R L L R L R VIDEO IN VIDEO IN – + S-VIDEO IN DVD/HD Y/Y DVD/HD IN R + VIDEO CB/PB MONO RGB IN CR/PR RGB AUDIO OUT RGB IN (VARIABLE) EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL External speakers may be connected to the PlasmaSync 4200W to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources. To connect external speakers directly to the PlasmaSync 4200W: 1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires. 2.
AUDIO AC IN AUDIO OUT L R (VARIABLE) LINE OR AUX INPUT L LINE OR AUX INPUT R STEREO AMP To connect the PlasmaSync 4200W to stereo system speakers: 1. Connect AUDIO OUT L to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT L. 2. Connect AUDIO OUT R to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT R.
PC signal compatibility Model *IBM PC/AT compatible computers *Apple Macintosh Vertical Horizontal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) Dots 2 lines 6402400 70.1 31.5 6402480 59.9 31.5 72.8 37.9 75.0 37.5 75.0 39.4 8482480* 60.0 31.0 8002600 56.3 35.2 2 60.3 37.9 * 1 72.2 48.1 * 1 75.0 46.9 66.7 35.0 6402480 *1 Signals with these frequencies are only displayed in the normal mode (4:3). *2 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 8482480.
Basic Operations POWER VISUAL CONTROL To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. TO adjust the picture's contrast: 1, Press and hold the CONTRAST ▲ button for higher contrast. 2. Press the POWER button (on the remote controller) to turn on. 2, Press and hold the CONTRAST ▼ button for lower contrast. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up(green) when the unit is on.
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. The timer starts when the menu turns off. → 30 → 60 → 90 → 120 → 0 OFF TIMER30 To check the remaining time: 1. Once the off timer has been set, press the OFF TIMER button once. 2. The remaining time is displayed, then turns off after a few seconds. 3.
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching videos or high definition laser discs 1. Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button again. The screen size switches as follows: → ZOOM → NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM ZOOM size screen FULL size screen The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction, maintaining the original proportions.
Watching computer images with a wide screen Switch to a wide screen for a more powerful picture. 1. Press the "WIDE / AUTO WIDE" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button again. The screen size switches as follows: → NORMAL → FULL NORMAL size screen (4:3) The picture has the same size as the normal computer image. FULL size screen The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls Menu Operations 5. The change is stored until you adjust it again. Actually the OSM is displayed with respect the to screen as shown on the diagram. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 to adjust an additional item, or press the MENU button on the remote controller to exit the menu display. * Depending on the screen's mode, the OSM may be displayed slightly differently. In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. MAIN MENU PICTURE/SOUND SCREEN FUNCTION INFORMATION SEL.
Main menu PICTURE/SOUND Main menu SCREEN Main menu FUNCTION Main menu INFORMATION Sub menu PICTURE Functions Adjusts the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and PICTURE MODE tint. Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and image software. NR SOUND Reduces noise visible in image. Sets the bass, treble and left/right balance. Sub menu WIDE ADJ. RGB ADJ. Functions Adjusts the wide screen's vertical position and size.
Picture/Sound Settings Menu 5. Press the “OK” button. The brightness adjustment is completed. Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. PICTURE CONTRAST : BRIGHTNESS: SHARPNESS : : COLOR : TINT RETURN Example: Adjusting the brightness Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE/ SOUND”, then press the “OK” button. The “PICTURE/SOUND” screen appears.
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. 4. Press the “OK” button. The picture mode is set to “THEATER”. PICTURE/SOUND PICTURE PICTURE MODE : N R : SOUND RETURN Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture is noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. 4. Press the “OK” button. The noise reduction mode is set to “NR-2”. PICTURE/SOUND PICTURE PICTURE MODE : N R : SOUND RETURN Example: Setting “NR-2” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... MEMORY N R – 2 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE/ SOUND”, then press the “OK” button.
Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. To continue adjusting the sound ... Repeat from step 3. 5. Press the “OK” button. The bass has now been adjusted. Example: Adjusting the bass SOUND Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... BASS TREBLE BALANCE RETURN 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE/ SOUND”, then press the “OK” button.
Screen Settings Menu * If neither the § or © button is pressed within 5 sec- 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 display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... V–POSITION 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SCREEN”, then press the “OK” button. The “SCREEN” screen appears.
Adjusting the Position, Fine Picture and Picture Adj 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. 4. To adjust the vertical position ... Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “V-POSITION”. RGB ADJ. : MODE V–POSITION : H–POSITION : FINE PICTURE : PICTURE ADJ.
Information m Screen modes FULL* ................. The image is displayed over the entire screen. Set this mode for wide images. (16 : 9) An 8002600 input signal is converted to an 8002480 signal. NORMAL* .......... Set this mode for the same size as normal VIDEO pictures (4:3). An 8002600 input signal is converted to a 6402480 signal. * For compatibility set Table for Signals Supported on page 36. Adjusting the position of the computer image V-POSITION ....... Adjusts the vertical position of the image.
4. Adjust using the § and © buttons. Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on screen. OSM ADJ. V–POSITION H–POSITION RETURN Example: Adjusting the vertical position of the menu display Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... : : SEL. ADJ. MENU EXIT 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SCREEN”, then press the “OK” button. The “SCREEN” menu appears. 2.
Function Settings Menu Information m Power management function * The power management function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if the computer’s keyboard or mouse is not operated for a certain amount of time. This function can be used when using the monitor with a computer conforming to the VESA DPMS format. * If the computer’s power is not turned on or if the computer and selector tuner are not properly connected, the system is set to the off state.
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management mode POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management operating status Description On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are being present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Yellow Activated. No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. Operate the keyboard or mouse. The picture reappears immediately. Suspend Red Activated. No vertical synchronizing signals are sent from the computer.
Watching moving computer images Select whether to use the RGB mode or the moving picture (video) mode for computer images. Information m RGB SELECT modes RGB ......... Use this mode for normal computer images. VIDEO ...... Set this mode when watching moving computer images. Example: Setting the RGB select mode to “VIDEO” Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then press the “OK” button.
Setting the appropriate screen size for the computer image (with wide VGA signals) Information m WIDE RGB settings AUTO ............ Use this setting when watching normal computer images. Normally set this mode. ON ................. When an 852 dot2480 line signal with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz and a horizontal frequency of 31.72 kHz is input, the image may be compressed horizontally. To prevent this, set WIDE RGB to ON.
Setting the on-screen display When using the monitor for presentations, etc., the monitor can be set so that the input source, screen mode, etc., do not appear. 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. Example: Turning the on-screen display mode off Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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 display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “INFORMATION”, then press the “OK” button. The “INFORMATION” screen appears. 2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FREQUENCY”, then press the “OK” button.
Setting the appropriate main menu display for the system Set the main menu display according to the connected equipment (monitor only, selector). 4. To set to “ SELECTOR “ ... Use the § and © buttons to select “SELECTOR”. The mode switches as follows when the § and © buttons are pressed: → AUTO ↔ TUNER ↔ SELECTOR ↔ NO INPUT ← Example: When a selector is connected (setting “SELECTOR”) COMMUNICATION Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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. 5. Press the “OK” button. The display language is switched to Deutsch. 6. Once the setting is completed ... Press the “MENU” button. The menu disappears. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Information Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... m Language settings ENGLISH .............
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format (PAL, SECAM, 4.43 NTSC or 3.58 NTSC). 4. To select “3.58 NTSC” ... Use the § and © buttons to select “3.58 NTSC”. The mode switches as follows when the § and © buttons are pressed: → AUTO ↔ PAL ↔ SECAM ← → 3.58NTSC ↔ 4.43NTSC ←−− Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” COLOR SYSTEM Press the MENU button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... COLOR SYSTEM : 3.
Table for Signals Supported Supported resolution • When 800 dot 2 600 line signals are input, they are converted to 640 dot 2 480 line or 800 dot 2 480 line signals. Computer input signals supported on this system Model *IBM PC/AT compatible computers *Apple Macintosh Dots 2 lines Screen mode Vertical Horizontal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) NORMAL FULL 6402400 70.1 31.5 YES YES 6402480 59.9 31.5 YES YES 72.8 37.9 YES YES 75.0 37.5 YES YES 75.0 39.4 YES YES 8482480*2 60.0 31.
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Sound can be heard from inside the display. • Is there a wall or other object near the display which is reflecting the sound? • Move the display away from the wall or other object reflecting the sound. The display is equipped with built-in ventilation fans for preventing overheating.
Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 4200W Plasma Monitor Product Code Screen Size PX-42M3 A 36.3"(H)220.4"(V) inches 2.1" (54) 41.3" (1048) 1.5" (37) 921(H)2518.4(V) mm Resolution 853(H)2480(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.04"(H)20.04"(V) inches 1.08(H)21.08(V) mm Color Reproduction 256 levels, analog RGB : 16,770,000 colors Signals Input Signals RGB, NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HD, DVD 36.3" (921) 3.
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