Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PlasmaSync 50MP2 NEC
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PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User ’ s Manual NEC T echnologies.
Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.
NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor , attach the supplied 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 supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied).
Précautions V euillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d ’ utiliser votre moniteur PlasmaSync NEC et conserver ce manuel à port é e de la main pour une consultation ult é rieure.
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.
NEC T echnologies, 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.
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2 Plasma Monitor ........................................................ 2 The features you’ll enjoy include: .
1 Y ou can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B).
2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2 Plasma Monitor NEC’ s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 50-inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync 50MP2 certainly makes a big impression.
3 Front View Par t Names and Function INPUT SELECT VOLUME POWER/STANDBY PROCEED POWER/ST ANDBY DOWN LEFT/— RIGHT/+ UP V OLUME /EXIT INPUT SELECT t POWER/ST ANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode .
4 Rear View/ T erminal Board A EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity . B VIDEO1, 2, 3 Connect VCR ’ s, DVD ’ s or Laser Discs, etc. here. C DVD1 / HD1 Connect DVD ’ s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc. here.
5 Remote Control q POWER ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF . (This does not operate when POWER/ST ANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor .
6 !3 DISPLA Y Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 MUL TI Press this button to select a screen mode from among single mode, side by side, and picture in picture. !6 SELECT Press this button to select the active picture in a multi screen mode.
7 POWER/STANDBY L UME UP INPUT SELECT /EXIT LEFT/ — RIGHT/+ Approx. 7m/ 23ft Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote control ’ s remote jack and the “ REMOTE CONTROL ” terminal on the monitor . When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control.
8 Installation EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK ON / OFF RGB 3 ( Digital RG B ) RGB 1 R/C R/P R L ( MONO ) VIDEO 1 L ( MONO ) G/Y B/C B/P B HD VD R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( .
9 Connecting Y our PC or Macintosh Computer 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 55.
10 External Speaker Connections External speakers (option) 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 SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the audio outputs.
11 Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 RGB 3 1 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 2.
12 POWER T o 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) to turn on the unit. The monitor ’ s POWER/ST ANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on.
13 OFF TIMER T o set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power of f 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.
14 W atching with a wide screen (manual) W ith 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 control.
15 FULL size screen The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction. When wide signals are input. TRUE The image is true resolution. FULL Information Supported resolution See page 55 for details on the display output of the various VESA signal standards supported by the monitor .
16 Showing a couple of pictures on the screen at the same time * An RGB-input picture may not be displayed in these modes, depending on the input signal specifications. 1. Press the MUL TI button to select a screen mode from among single mode, side by side, and picture in picture.
17 Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode T o move the position of the sub screen, press the cursor or button. VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B T o change the size of the sub screen, press the ZOOM / button.
18 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 displayed differently .
19 Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset PICTURE CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. Center Y es BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness. Center Y es SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness. Center/1 Y es COLOR Adjusts the color . Center Y es TINT Adjusts the tint.
20 Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
21 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 . Example: Setting the “ THEA TER ” mode Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
22 Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display . Example: Setting “ 1 ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “ PICTURE ” , then press the PROCEED button.
23 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 . Example: Adjusting the “ WHITE BALANCE ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
24 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 . Example: Setting “ NR-3 ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
25 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 Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
26 3. Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. V–POSITION * If neither the 䊴 or 䊳 button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. T o continue making other computer image adjustments ... Repeat from step 2.
27 Information 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 . 䡵 Adjusting the position of the image V -POSITION .
28 Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
29 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.
30 POWER/ST ANDBY indicator Power management mode On Standby Suspend Off POWER/ST ANDBY indicator Green Orange Red Red Description Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer . No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer .
31 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 “GRA Y LEVEL” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
32 Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among “ 1 ” , “ 2 ” , and “ 3 ” . Example: Setting “ 2 ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
33 Information 䡵 PLE AUTO .............. The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality . LOCK .............. The brightness level is set to minimum. 䡵 ORBITER OFF ................. Orbiter mode does not function.
34 The 2nd line of the “ WORKING TIME ” : → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← The 1st line of the “ W AITING TIME ” : → 0H ↔ 1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H ↔ ... ↔ 12H ← The 2nd line of the “ W AITING TIME ” : → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ .
35 Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments, audio settings, to the factory default values. Refer to page 19 for items to be reset. Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
36 Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting “ AUDIO 1 ” to “ VIDEO 2 ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
37 Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen W ith the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadcast. Example: Setting the “ RGB SELECT ” mode to “ MOTION ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
38 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 ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
39 Information Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer , etc. Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then.
40 Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. Example: Setting the video signal format to “ 3.58 NTSC ” Pr ess the PROCEED button on the r emote contr ol to display the MAIN MENU on the scr een, then... 1.
41 External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below . plasma monitor External equipment e.g., P ersonal computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector .
42 Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01. Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H 02. Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H 03. Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H 04. VOLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 05. AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H 06. AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H 07. CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 08.
43 04. VOLUME Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA T A01 DA T A02 CK S DA T A00: US.
44 10. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA T A01 DA T A02 CKS DA T A00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DA T A01: COLOR Gain Flag 04H DA T A02: COLOR Gain E0H: -32 * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only during video.
45 15. GREEN Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the GREEN Gain Data of the plasma monitor . Note that this command can be accepted only when PRO is selected from COLOR TEMP .
46 20. BALANCE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA T A01 DA T A02 CKS DA T A00: U.
47 26. AUT O PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DA T A00 DA T A01 DA T A02 CKS DA.
48 30. OSM ADJ. Gain Data Function The external control equipment sets the position of the OSM menu of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DA T A00 DA T A01 CKS DA T A00: OSM ADJ. Gain Flag 02H DA T A01: 01H: 1 09H: 9 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA T A00: OSM ADJ.
49 36. INVERSE Set Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H C7H 03H DA T A00 DA T A01.
50 40. BNC SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8CH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA T A00 : BNC SELECT 01H: RGB 02H: Component .
51 45. COLOR SYSTEM Select Function The external control equipment sets the COLOR SYSTEM of the plasma monitor . T ransmission Data DFH 80H 60H 5CH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA T A00: 01H: 3.58NTSC 02H: 4.43NTSC 03H: P AL 04H: SECAM 0AH: AUTO1 0BH: P AL60 0CH: AUTO2 0DH: P AL- M 0EH: P AL- N ACK 7FH 60H 80H 5CH 01H DA T A00 CKS DA T A00: 01H: 3.
52 RESOLUTION DA T A07: Dots (Low-order byte) 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) FFH: 256 DA T A08: Dots (High-order byte) 00H: 257 (No signal: 00H) FFH DA T A09: Lines (Low-order byte) 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) FFH: 256 DA T A10: Lines (High-order byte) 00H: 257 (No signal: 00H) FFH 48.
53 49. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment ’ s request. T ransmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H .
54 50. Audio Select Request Function The external control equipment inquires the current combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor .
55 T able of Signals Suppor ted Screen mode Suppor ted resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots ⳯ 768 lines signal. (Except for * 2, 3, 4 ) • When the screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in the original resolution.
56 *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 ⳯ 480. *2 This signal is converted to a 1024 dots ⳯ 640 lines signal. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dots ⳯ 768 lines signal.
57 Symptom Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy . Remote control operates erroneously . The remote control does not work. Monitor ’ s power does not turn on when the remote control ’ s power button is pressed. Monitor does not operate when the remote control ’ s buttons are pressed.
58 Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 50MP2 Plasma Monitor Product Code PX- 50XM 2A Screen Size 43.5"(H) ⳯ 24.5"(V) inches 1 106(H) ⳯ 622(V) mm diagonal 50" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) ⳯ 768(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.
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