Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 42PD3 NEC
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NEC T echnologies PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User’ s Man ual.
2 † P LASMA M ONITOR Important Information Warnings and Safety Precaution The NEC plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to pro- vide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than clean- ing is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 3 NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, attach the sup- plied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores. Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not sup- plied), and the power cable (supplied).
4 † P LASMA M ONITOR Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité Le moniteur PlasmaSync NEC a été conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisation fiable et durable. Il ne nécessite aucun entretien en de- hors du nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon doux et sec pour nettoyer la surface de l'écran.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 5 REMARQUE: Lorsque vous branchez un micro-ordinateur sur ce moniteur, fixez les noyaux en ferrites fournis. Si vous ne le fa î tes, le moniteur ne sera pas en conformit é avec les exigences des standards FCC. Fixation des noyaux en ferrite.
6 † P LASMA M ONITOR NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter NECTECH) warrants this prod- uct 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.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 7 Contents Important Information .......................................................................................................... ............ 2 Limited W arranty Plasma Monitors .............................
8 † P LASMA M ONITOR How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma moni- tor in one of the following two ways: In the upright position.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 9 OSM and IPM are trademarks of NEC Technologies, Inc. IBM PC/AT, PS/2, VGA, S-VGA, 8514/A and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Com- puter, Inc.
10 † P LASMA M ONITOR POWER/STANDBY RGB VIDEO EXIT DOWN UP PROCEED 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Part Names and Functions Control Panel q POWER button ( ) Switches the main power on/off. See also page 21. w EXIT button Exits the on-screen menu (OSM) mode.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 11 Part Names and Functions AUDIO OUT LR AUDIO IN 2 L ( MONO ) R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO I N 1 EXTERNAL CONTROL RGB 1 L ( MONO ) R IN I N OUT IN OUT IN RGB 2 / D.
12 † P LASMA M ONITOR Part Names and Functions POWER OFF RGB 1 POWER ON RGB 3 RGB 2 / DVD / HD V I DEO EX I T PROCEED P O SITIO N / CONTROL RP - 102 9 2 8 4 3 5 1 7 6 NOTE: * The wired/wireless remote control PX-RC2U is available as an option.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 13 1 1 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Setup Procedure Determine the installation location Installation of only the plasma monitor is not possible. Be sure to use and install the plasma monitor in conjunction with a stand or special unit.
14 † P LASMA M ONITOR Connections Before making connections: * First turn off the power of all the attached equipment and make connections.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 15 Connecting Your PC or IBM compatible Connecting your PC to your Plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer's screen image. Some video cards may not display an image correctly. If you wish to input wide signals, make the “ RGB MODE ” and “ INPUT MODE ” settings.
16 † P LASMA M ONITOR Connecting Your Macintosh Computer Connecting your Macintosh computer to your Plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer's screen image. Some video cards or drivers may not display images correctly.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 17 Connections Connections with Equipment that has a Digital Interface Connections can be made with equipment that is equipped with a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard. If you wish to input wide signals, perform the “ RGB MODE ” and “ INPUT MODE ” settings.
18 † P LASMA M ONITOR AUDIO OUT LR AUDIO IN 2 L ( MONO ) R VIDEO OUT S-VI DE O VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 EXTERNAL CONTROL RGB 1 L ( MONO ) R IN IN OU T IN OUT IN RGB 2 / DVD / HD G / Y B / C B / .
P LASMA M ONITOR † 19 Connections Connecting Your DVD Player Connecting your DVD player to your Plasma monitor will enable you to display your DVD' s video.
20 † P LASMA M ONITOR AUDIO OUT LR AUDIO IN 2 L ( MONO ) R VIDEO OUT S-VI DE O VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 EXTERNAL CONTROL RGB 1 L ( MONO ) R IN IN OUT IN OUT IN RGB 2 / DVD / HD G / Y B / C B / P.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 21 Basic Operation Before operating the remote control, be sure to turn on the main power to the plasma monitor. POWER OFF RGB 1 POWER ON RGB 3 RGB 2 / DVD / HD V I DE.
22 † P LASMA M ONITOR Basic Operation To view a video source: Use the input selection menu to set [VIDEO] to [BNC] or [S-VIDEO]. Press the VIDEO button. Displays the image from the equipment connected to the VIDEO IN connector. • See page 21 for connection.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 23 Icon Configuration menu Sub menu Adjustment settings Page (None) Sets whether or not the main menu is displayed. Sets whether or not the second screen of the main menu is displayed. Sets whether or not wireless transmission of the remote control is enabled.
24 † P LASMA M ONITOR Icon Main menu Sub menu Adjustment settings Page (To Page 1) Setting [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu displays the first page of the main menu. DISPLAY MODE (Information screen) SOURCE INFO. Allows verification of the currently input signal (data).
P LASMA M ONITOR † 25 Menu Operations Buttons Used in Menu Operations ● PROCEED button Displays the main menu. Determine the selection or set details in the main menu and proceed to the next step. ● EXIT button Turns off the main menu.
26 † P LASMA M ONITOR Configuration Menu (CONFIG MENU) This menu sets the main menu, display of adjustment details, remote control, sync, and the brightness of the multiple system. 1 Align the cursor with the desired item 2 3 Move the cursor up and down with the POSITION/CONTROL ▲▼ buttons.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 27 4 Audio Settings (SOUND) This menu sets the volume, balance, mute, and selection of input. Note that only sound of the currently displayed signal is output. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu.
28 † P LASMA M ONITOR Picture Adjustments (VISUAL CONTROL) This menu adjusts the brightness, contrast, sharpness, color, and tint. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu. 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 3 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 29 Auto Picture/Wide Screen Settings (AUTO PICTURE) There is normally no need to adjust the clock frequency or clock phase when [AUTO PICTURE] is set to [ON]; however, when automatic adjustment cannot adjust the picture properly, a manual adjustment should be made.
30 † P LASMA M ONITOR 4 1 2 3 Important Auto Picture/Wide Screen Settings (AUTO PICTURE) This sets the wide screen display (to NORMAL, FULL, ZOOM, or STADIUM). Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu. Align the cursor with Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 31 Horizontal/Vertical Position Adjustments (H-POSITION and V-POSITION) Horizontal and vertical position adjustments are available in 2 ways. “ Direct adjustment ” makes adjustments simply by pressing the buttons of the remote control and “ Menu control adjustments ” are made via menu display.
32 † P LASMA M ONITOR 3 Horizontal/Vertical Position Adjustments (H-POSITION and V-POSITION) Menu Adjustments Adjusts the horizontal position and width of the screen. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu. 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 33 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 3 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons. INPUT SELECT RGB2 SCART VIDEO : RGB : OFF : BNC INPUT SELECT.
34 † P LASMA M ONITOR Standard Settings (NORMAL) This returns the audio settings (SOUND), image adjustment (VISUAL CONTROL), horizontal/vertical position (H-POSITION and V-POSI TION), au.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 35 Information Screen (DISPLAY MODE) This permits a check of the signal (data) that is currently being input. Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then perform the following operations. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu.
36 † P LASMA M ONITOR Timer Settings (PRESENT TIME) This sets the date and time. Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then per- form the following operations.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 37 Timer Settings (PRESENT TIME) 8 5 Select the input method with the POSITION/CONTROL ▲▼ buttons, then press the EXIT button 6 7 [DIRECT] : Sets the desired date. [DAILY] : Sets daily. [WEEKLY] : Sets weekly. ● DAILY An asterisk " ∗ " is displayed after the date.
38 † P LASMA M ONITOR 5 Set the position of the screens with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons 4-Screen/9-Screen Multiple Screen Settings (VIDEO WALL MENU) Only this monitor offers a system of 4 or 9 screens. This menu sets the screen mode (from among 1, 4, or 9 screens) as well as the position.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 39 4 4 Menu Display Position Adjustment (OSM LOCATION) This sets the display position of the menu and the display format (landscape or portrait) as well as the display time. Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then perform the following operations.
40 † P LASMA M ONITOR 4 2 Other Functions (OTHER SETTINGS) This function sets the color system (to AUTO, 3.58 NTSC, PAL, SECAM, or 4.43 NTSC). Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then per- form the following operations. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 41 Other Functions (OTHER SETTINGS) 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 3 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons.
42 † P LASMA M ONITOR Other Functions (OTHER SETTINGS) Note: ■ Power Management Function • The power management function is an energy-saving function that au- tomatically reduces the power consumption of the monitor when the keyboard or mouse have not been operated for a fixed period.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 43 Other Functions (OTHER SETTINGS) Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then per- form the following operations. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu. 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 3 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons.
44 † P LASMA M ONITOR Other Functions (OTHER SETTINGS) 4 2 This function sets the cinema pulldown in conjunction with the video information that is recorded on the DVD software. This is valid only for NTSC, PAL, and 480I (60 Hz) signals.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 45 Move the cursor up and down with the POSITION/CONTROL ▲▼ buttons. [LUM. LIMIT]: Suppresses the brightness of the screen. [ORBITING]: Moves the screen at a fixed pe- riod. * Cannot be set at the time of the 4-screen/9-screen multiple system setting.
46 † P LASMA M ONITOR Long Life Settings (LONG LIFE MODE) Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu. 4 1 Align the cursor with 2 3 Move the cursor left and right with the POSITION/CONTROL buttons. LUM. LIMIT ORBITTING INV / WT PROG.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 47 Color Temperature Adjustment (COLOR TEMP) This adjusts the tone of white. Set [OSD MODE] to [PRO] on the configuration menu, then per- form the following operations. Preparation Press the PROCEED button to display the main menu.
48 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix Opening the Terminal Cover When connecting signal or other cables, the terminal cover of the monitor terminal section is opened to allow the connection to be made. After making the connection, close the terminal cover to permit cables to be arranged.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 49 Appendix Placing the Remote Control into the Remote Control Holder The remote control can be stored away in the remote control holder when not in use. 1 2 Insert the bottom portion of the remote control into the bottom portion of the remote control holder.
50 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix Attaching the Ferrite Cores Attach the ferrite cores to the power cable and the DVI signal cable. Use of the cables without mounting the ferrite cores will result in the occurrence of noise.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 51 Pin No. Signal (Analog) 1R e d 2 Green or sync-on-green 3 Blue 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red ground 7 Green ground 8 Blue ground 9 No connection 10 Sync signal ground 11 .
52 † P LASMA M ONITOR 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit Command 1 UNIT ID 1 UNIT ID 2 Command 2 Data length Data Check Sum Command 1 Together with Command 2, this is a number that distinguishes the various commands. For ACK, when bit 2 and bit 3 are both “ 1 ” , reception of a sup- ported command or data is indicated.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 53 Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01. Connect Request 4FH 39H 01H 02. Running Sense 4FH 88H 00H 03. Power ON 8FH 4EH 00H 04. Power OFF 8FH 4FH 00H 05. Input Switch Change CFH 50H 01H 06. COLOR TEMP Select CFH 00H 01H 07.
54 † P LASMA M ONITOR 05. Input Switch Change Function The external control equipment switches the input of the display. Transmission Data CFH UA1 UA2 50H 01H DATA CKS DATA : Input Select 01H : Video 07H : RGB1 08H : RGB2 0CH : RGB3 05H : HD/DVD 0FH : SCART ACK There is no ACK for which input was selected.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 55 11. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the display. Transmission Data CFH UA1 UA2 14H 03H DATA00 – DATA02 CKS .
56 † P LASMA M ONITOR 23. H-WIDTH Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the H- WIDTH (vertical expansion ratio) of the display.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 57 25. AUTO PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches the AUTO PICTURE of the display on and off.
58 † P LASMA M ONITOR 32. COLOR SYSTEM Request Function The display returns the current status for color system information requests of the external control equipment. Transmission Data 0FH UA1 UA2 4CH 00H CKS ACK 6FH UA1 UA2 4CH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00 01H : NTSC3.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 59 34. SET CONDITION Inform Function The display informs the external control equip- ment of the set ’ s condition information for re- quests of the set ’ s condition information by the external control equipment.
60 † P LASMA M ONITOR 36. SETTING MODE Select Function The external control equipment changes the settings of the various items of the display.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 61 Appendix 41. MULTI MODE Request Function The master monitor requests the status of MULTI MODE of the slave for master.
62 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix 47. CONFIG MENU Select Function The master monitor selects the CONFIG set- tings of the slave. Transmission data CFH UA1 UA2 06H 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00 Bit0.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 63 51. PRESENT TIME Setting Function The master monitor sets a present time of the slave monitor. Transmission data CFH UA1 UA2 09H 0AH DATA00 – DATA09 CKS DATA00 Fi.
64 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix Pin No. Signal (Digital) 1 T.M.D.S Data 2 - 2 T.M.D.S Data 2 + 3 T.M.D.S Data 2 Shield 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 No connection 9 T.M.D.S Data 1 - 10 T.M.D.S Data 1 + 11 T.M.D.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 65 VIDEO NTSC*1 VIDEO PAL*1 VIDEO SECAM*1 640 X 240 (15.734kHz/59.94Hz) 768 X 288 (15.557kHz/50.39Hz) 640 X 480 (31.469kHz/59.94Hz) 640 X 480 (35kHz/66.667Hz) 640 X 480 (37.861kHz/72.809Hz) 640 X 480 (37.5kHz/75Hz) 640 X 480 (43.
66 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix Plasma Screen 42 inch Visual size (Diagonal), AC Drive type Aspect ratio : 16:9 Optical filter coating Display color : 16,770,000 colors 256 levels RGB Input Terminals RGB 1 : mini D-SUB 15pin RGB 2 : BNC (R,G,B, H/CS, V) * Sync-on-Green compatible.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 67 Appendix If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service.
68 † P LASMA M ONITOR Appendix *1 In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your dealer or authorized NEC Service Center. The monitor turns off in 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicater blinks.
P LASMA M ONITOR † 69 Cabinet dimensions Appendix 39.3''(998) 23.4''(595) 17''(432) 1.4''(35.8) 1.
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