PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User’s Manual NEC Technologies
Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. The NEC plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-free 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. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells).
NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not comform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores. Set the ferrite cores on the both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and the one end of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click. Use the band to secure the ferrite core (supplied).
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’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.
REMARQUE: Lorsque vous branchez un micro-ordinateur sur ce moniteur, fixez les noyaux en ferrites fournis. Si vous ne le faîtes, le moniteur ne sera pas en conformité avec les exigences des standards FCC. Fixation des noyaux en ferrite. Installez les noyaux en ferrite sur chaque bout du câble DVI (non fourni), ainsi que sur un côté du câble d'alimentation électrique (founi). Fermez doucement le couvercle jusqu'à ce que les crans se clipsent.
Limited Warranty NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter NECTECH) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at NECTECH's sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective. Replacement parts or products may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the original parts or product.
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 ..........................................................
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: Drawing A * While it is 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 42MP2 Plasma Monitor Contents of the Package 䡺 PlasmaSync™ 42MP2 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 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.
Part Names and Function Front View POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT PROCEED 1 VOLUME VOLUME DOWN UP LEFT/– 2 INPUT SELECT /EXIT RIGHT/+ 4 3 POWER/STANDBY 5 6 7 1 PROCEED Sets the on-screen display (OSM) mode and displays the main menu. 5 POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. 2 VOLUME Down and Up Adjust the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▲/▼) buttons in the On-screen display (OSM) mode.
Rear View/ Terminal Board RGB 3 (Digital RGB) F RGB 3 (Digital RGB) RGB 1 RGB 1 SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 R/CR/PR LEFT RIGHT R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 AUDIO 2 VIDEO 2 CONTROL LOCK ON/ OFF L(MONO) R CB/CR AC IN PB/PR G/Y B/CB/PB H HD L(MONO) R AUDIO 1 VD EXTERNAL CONTROL L(MONO) R VIDEO 1 REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO 2 CONTROL LOCK ON/ OFF VIDEO 3 K AUDIO 2 C D L(MONO) Y RIGHT B R/CR/PR HD REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO 3 A B/CB/PB RGB2/ DVD2
Remote Controller F E 2 RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. → RGB1 → RGB2 → RGB3 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: 1 OFF POWER ON 2 3 RGB/PC → VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3 → DVD/HD RGB3 ← RGB2 ← RGB1 ← DVD/HD 4 3 VIDEO Press this button to select VIDEO as the source.
C DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 "AAA" batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. D OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. 1.Press and open the cover. 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. 2.
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 Personal computer with a digital RGB output Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor IBM VGA or Compatibles RGB 3 (Digital RGB) RGB 1 Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 R/CR/PR G/Y B/CB/PB HD AUDIO 1 VD L(MONO) To video, S-video inputs on the plasma monitor Monitor adapter for Macintosh (supplied) R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VCR or Laser Disc Player AUDIO 3 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 2 VIDEO 3 L(MONO) R Y CB/PB CR/PR L(MONO) R Document Came
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer Connecting Your Document Camera Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor 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. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and computer. 2.
External Speaker Connections RGB 3 (Digital RGB) RGB 1 LEFT R/CR/PR RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM LEFT RIGHT G/Y B/CB/PB HD VD AUDIO 1 RIGHT EXTERNAL CONTROL L(MONO) R VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CONTROL LOCK ON/ OFF VIDEO 3 AUDIO 2 REMOTE CONTROL L(MONO) R Y CB/CR AC IN AUDIO 3 PB/PR External speakers may be connected to the plasma monitor to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources.
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No.
Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Press the pointer button to display the pointer. ( ) To change the size of the picture: Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote controller) to turn on. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up(green) when the unit is on.
Canceling the off timer 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. 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. 2. The off timer is canceled. OFF TIMER0 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 Note: After the power is turned off with the off timer ...
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen STADIUM size screen (manual) 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: The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical directions at different ratios. * Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with a wide screen.
Watching computer images with a wide screen Information 䡵 Supported resolution • See page 44 for details on the display output of the various VESA signal standards supported by the monitor. • When 852 dot⳯480 line wide VGA (*) signals with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz and horizontal frequency of 31.72 kHz are input, select "WIDE" for the "RGB SELECT" setting. Since selecting an 848⳯480 signal automatically displays the image in correct size, it is not necessary to change the RGB SELECT setting.
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls Menu Operations 5. The change is stored until you adjust it again. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button on the remote controller to return to the main menu. * Depending on the screen's mode, the OSM may be displayed slightly differently. In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. Note: The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT button.
Main menu PICTURE Sub menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP NR Functions Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the sharpness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the tint. Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and image software. Adjusts the color temperature and white balance. Reduces noise visible in image. Main menu SOUND Sub menu BASS TREBLE BALANCE Functions Sets the bass. Sets the treble. Sets the left/right balance.
Picture Settings Menu 4. Press the “PROCEED” button. The contrast adjustment is completed. Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP. NR 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” button.
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 “PROCEED” button. The picture mode is set to “THEATER”. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT R PICTURE MODE : THEATER COLOR TEMP. : 2 NR : NR-2 Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. 5. Once the setting is completed... Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once more. Example: Setting "1" Information Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 䡵 Setting the color temperature 1 ......................... High (bluer) 2 ......................... Middle (Standard) 3 ........
Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. 4. Press the “PROCEED” button. The "WHITE BALANCE" screen appears. 5. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select "RED-GAIN". Example: Adjusting the "WHITE BALANCE" WHITE BALANCE GAIN RED GREEN BLUE BIAS RED GREEN BLUE Press the PROCEED 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 has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. 4. Press the “PROCEED” button. The noise reduction mode is set to “NR-3”. PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP. NR Example: Setting “NR-3” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Sound Settings Menu To continue adjusting the sound ... Repeat from step 2. Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. 4. Press the “PROCEED” button. The bass has now been adjusted. SOUND Example: Adjusting the bass BASS TREBLE BALANCE Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SOUND”, then press the “PROCEED” button.
Screen Settings Menu 4. Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. 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... V–POSITION 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SCREEN”, then press the “PROCEED” button. The “SCREEN” menu appears.
Information Function Settings Menu 䡵 Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ...................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF .................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. 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. 䡵 Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION .......
Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on screen. 3. To adjust the position... Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. FUNCTION : : : : : : OSM OSM ADJ. POWER MGT GRAY LEVEL PLE+INVERSE CINEMA MODE RESET 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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then press the “PROCEED” button.
Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Information 䡵 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.
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management mode POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management operating status Description On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Orange 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.
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. Setting the brightness level to the minimum Locking this mode allows you to dim the picture. Example: Adjusting the "GRAY LEVEL" Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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] Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments, audio settings, to the factory default values. Refer to page 17 for items to be reset. Example: Setting the “CINEMA MODE” to “ON” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Option Setting Menu Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB or component. Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.” Example: Set AUDIO 1 to RGB 2. Press the “PROCEED” button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Press the “PROCEED” button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then.
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen On the computer image select the RGB mode, moving image (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadcast. Information 䡵 RGB SELECT modes One of these 4 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. Example: Setting the RGB SELECT mode to “VIDEO” RGB ......... VESA 640⳯480@60Hz (Use this mode for normal computer images.) VIDEO ...... To display the video signal that is converted to the RGB signal, set this mode. WIDE .....
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. Adjusting the display position in the RGB3 input mode If the image is not stable when in the RGB3 input mode, switch the “RGB3 ADJ.” number to 2 or 3. Example: Setting the “1” mode to “2” Example: Setting the "1080B" mode to "1035I" Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Information Menu 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. 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. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once more. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” The color system is set to “3.58 NTSC”. Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
External Control Application Communication Parameters These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Connections Connections are made as described below. plasma monitor External equipment e.g., Personal computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male No.
Communication Format 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit Check Sum Example ○ ○ DFH 80H 60H Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 8 bit 8 bit 47H 01H Command 2 Data Length 01H Data 08H Check Sum ▲ Command 1 Total Unit ID 1 208H Unit ID 2 Command 2 2) Error Processing Data length • When the communication interval is vacant for more than 4 ms, thereafter a received Command 1 will be recognized. If, at this time, meaningful data cannot be recognized, that data will not be recognized (as valid data).
Command Reference List 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
06. AUDIO Mute On 09. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment switches on AUDIO Mute of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H CKS Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS ACK 3FH DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag DATA02: COLOR Gain 60H 80H 3EH 00H CKS 01H 04H EAH: -22 07.
11. SHARPNESS Gain Data ACK 7FH Function The external control equipment changes the SHARPNESS gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag DATA02: SHARPNESS Gain 80H 7FH 02H 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS 01H 08H Function The display returns the current input information by the external control equipment’ s request.
17. RED Gain Data 19. BLUE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the RED Gain Data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DATA00 to DATA03 CKS Function The external control equipment changes the BLUE Gain Data of the plasma monitor.
20. VIDEO ADJ Request DATA05: SHARPNESS Gain Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request.
21. Audio Select Set 23. PLE_INVERSE Set Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 70H 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS Function The external control equipment sets the PLE and INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) of the plasma monitor.
Table for Signals Supported Supported resolution • When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots⳯480 lines signal. (Except for *3) • When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots⳯480 lines signal. (Except for *2) Computer input signals supported on this system Model Dots ⳯ lines 640⳯400 640⳯480 *IBM PC/AT compatible computers 848⳯480* 2 800⳯600 1024⳯768 *Apple Macintosh Screen mode Vertical Horizontal frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) NORMAL FULL YES*1 YES*1 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 Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control unit operates erroneously. The remote controller does not work. • Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the display? • Leave some space between the display and the connected components.
Specifications 1.18" (30) 41.3" (1048) 2.32" (59) 37.1" (942) Color Reproduction Signals Synchronization Range Horizontal : 15.5 to 80.5 kHz (automatic : step scan) Vertical : 50.0 to 120 Hz (automatic : step scan) Input Signals RGB, NTSC (3.58/4.
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