NEC Technologies
PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor
User’s Manual
Important Information
Warnings and Safety Precaution
The NEC plasma monitor is designed and manufac-
tured to provide long, trouble-free service. No main-
tenance 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 ele-
ments (cells). Although NEC produces the plasma dis-
play panels with more than 99.99 percent active cells,
there may be some cells that do not produce light or
remain lit.
For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit,
read carefully and observe the following instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:
1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid inter-
nal heat build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install in a
closed cabinet or shelves.
The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install
the unit in an enclosure, be sure there is adequate space
at the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and escape.
If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector
will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If
this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and un-
plug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is
installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler
location, and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 min-
utes. If the problem persists, contact your NEC dealer
for service.
2. Do not use the power cord polarized plug with exten-
sion cords or outlets unless the prongs can be completely
inserted.
3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.
4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to
modify the power cord.
5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not
be used over a long period.
6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially danger-
ous high voltage components inside. If the unit is dam-
aged in this way the warranty will be void. 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.
Refer all service to authorized NEC Service Centers.
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC
plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future
reference.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated
voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. There-
fore, it is dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any part inside of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in
order to avoid any problems.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE
THIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE
PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM
OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE
COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Con-
tinued operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts
AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might even
cause a fire hazard.
2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it and do not
drop.
3. Locate set away from heat, excessive dust, and direct
sunlight.
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.
6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly rec-
ommended to use a trained,authorized NEC dealer.
7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a
CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually
decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.
Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in
Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas
plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to
phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain
operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a
static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in
phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken. To pro-
tect your investment in this NEC plasma monitor, please
adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations
for minimizing the occurrence of image burn:
*Always enable and use your computer's screen saver
function during use with a computer input source.
* Display a moving image whenever possible.
*Always power down the monitor when you are finished
using it.
If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous
operation take the following measures to reduce the
likelihood of phosphor burn:
* Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as
possible without impairing image readability.
* Display an image with many colors and color gradations
(ie. photographic or photo-realistic images).
* Create image content with minimal contrast between light
and dark areas, for example white characters on black
backgrounds. Use complementary or pastel color when-
ever possible.
*Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct,
sharply defined borders between colors.
Contact NEC Technologies at 1-800-836-0655 for other
recommended procedures that will best suit your particu-
lar application needs.
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 (sup-
plied).
Close the lid tightly until the clamps click.
Use the band to secure the ferrite core (supplied).
Set side
(Plasma Monitor side)
DVI cable (not supplied)
core (small)
core (small)
Connector
Power cable (supplied)
core (large)
band
band
band
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 dehors du nettoyage. Utiliser un
chiffon doux et sec pour nettoyer la surface de l'écran.
Ne jamais utiliser de solvant comme l'alcool ou le
diluant. Le panneau à affichage plasma est constitué
de fines particules d'images ou pixels (cellules). Bien
que NEC produise des panneaux à affichage plasma
avec plus de 99,99 % de cellules actives, il peut y
avoir des cellules qui ne produisent pas de lumière
ou qui restent allumées.
Pour des raisons de sécurité et pour éviter
d'endommager l'appareil, lire attentivement les in-
structions suivantes.
Pour éviter les risques d'éléctrocution et d'incendie:
1. Laisser suffisament d'espace autour de l'appareil pour
la ventilation et éviter toute augmentation excessive de
la température interne. Ne pas couvrir les évents ou
l'installer dans un endroit trop exigu.
L'appareil est équipé de ventilateurs de refroidissement.
Si vous installez l'appareil dans un espace clos, assurez-
vous qu'il y ait suffisamment d'espace au dessus pour
permettre à l'air chaud de s'élever et de s'évacuer.
Si la température du moniteur devient excessive, la pro-
tection contre les surchauffes entrera en action et
coupera l'alimentation. Dans ce cas, éteindre l'appareil
et débrancher le câble d'alimentation. Si la température
de la pièce dans laquelle le moniteur est installé est
particulièrement excessive, déplacer l'appareil dans un
endroit plus frais et le laisser refroidir 60 minutes. Si le
problème persiste, prendre contact avec le revendeur
NEC pour le service après-vente.
2. Ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisée du cordon
d’alimentation avec des prolongateurs ou des prises de
courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond.
3. Ne pas exposer à L'eau ou à l’humidité.
4. Eviter d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation, et ne
pas modifier le cordon d’alimentation.
5. Débrancher l’appareil pendant les tempêtes ou si
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue période.
6. Ne pas ouvrir le coffret. Des composants de haute ten-
sion se trouvent à l’intérieur. Si l’appareil est
endommagé de cette manière, la garantie devient
caduque. De plus, il y a risque d’électrocution.
7. Ne pas essayer de réparer ou entretenir l’appareil soi-
même. NEC ne saura être tenu pour responsable pour
toute blessure ou dommage causé par des personnes
non qualifiées qui essayent de réparer ou d’ouvrir le
couvercle arrière. Confier toute réparation à un centre
de service agréé NEC.
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.
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
A AUCUNE PIECE UTILISABLE A L’INTERIEUR DE
CET APPAREIL. NE CONFIER LES TRAVAUX
D’ENTRETIEN QU’A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
Ce symbole a pour but de prévenir l’utilisateur de la
présence d’une tension dangereuse, non isolée se trouvant
à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Elle est d’une intensité suffisante
pour constituer un risque d’électrocution. Eviter le con-
tact avec les pièces à l’intérieur de cet appareil.
Ce symbole a pour but de prévenir l’utilisateur de la
présence d’importantes instructions concernant l’entretien
et le fonctionnement de cet appareil. Par conséquent, elles
doivent être lues attentivement afin d’éviter des problèmes.
AVERTISSEMENT
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE. AUSSI, NE PAS UTILISER LA FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR OU UNE AUTRE PRISE
DE COURANT SAUF SI CES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES
A FOND. NE PAS OUVRIR LE COFFRET, DES COMPOSANTS
HAUTE TENSION SE TROUVENT A L’INTERIEUR. LAISSER A
UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE LE SOIN DE REPARER CET
APPAREIL.
DOC avis de conformation
Cet appareil numérigue de la classe A respecte toutes les exi-
gences du Réglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
ATTENTION
Pour éviter des dommages et prolonger la durée de
service de l’appareil:
1. N’utiliser qu’une source d’alimentation de 120 V 50/
60 Hz CA. Le fait d’utiliser l’appareil en continu à des
tensions de ligne supérieures à 120 Volts CA réduit sa
durée de vie et risque de provoquer un incendie.
2. Manipuler l’appareil avec soin pendant son
déplacement et ne pas le faire tomber.
3. Eloigner l’appareil des endroits chauds, très poussiéreux
et exposés en plein soleil.
4. Eviter que des liquides et des petits objets métalliques
pénètrent à l’intérieur de l’appareil. En cas d’accident,
débrancher l’appareil et le confier à un centre de serv-
ice agréé NEC.
5. Ne pas frapper ou rayer la surface de la écran plasma,
car des défauts risquent de se produire sur la surface de
la écran plasma.
6. Pour effectuer une installation et un montage corrects,
il est recommandé de faire appel au concessionnaire
NEC autorisé et spécialisé.
7. Comme c'est le cas pour tout affichage à base de
phosphore (comme un moniteur CRT, par exemple), la
puissance de lumière baisse graduellement au cours de
la vie du Panneau d'Affichage à Plasma.
Pour éviter le risque de combustion au phosphore, les
mesures suivantes sont recommandées :
Comme tous les appareils d'affichage à base de phosphore
et tous les autres affichages à gaz plasma, les moniteurs
Plasmasync peuvent être sujets à la combustion au
phosphore dans certaines circonsatnces. Certaines condi-
tions d'utilisation, telles que l'affichage continu d'une im-
age statique pour une durée prolongée, peuvent causer des
brûlures au phophore si aucune précaution n'est prise. 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 :
• Assurez-vous de mettre en marche et d'utliser
l'économisateur d'écran chaque fois que c'est possible
lorsque vous l'utilisez avec une source d'entrée
d'ordinateur.
•Affichez une image en mouvement aussi souvent que
possible.
• Coupez toujours l'alimentation lorsque vous avez terminé
d'utiliser la moniteur.
Si le moniteur est en usage continu ou longue durée, prenez
les mesures suivantes afin d'éviter l'occurence de
combustion au phosphore :
• Abaissez le niveau de l'image (contraste, luminosité)
autant que possible, sans faire perdre la lisibilité de
l'image.
•Affichez une image avec de nombreuses couleurs et
graduations de couleur (par ex. des images
photographiques ou photo-réalistes).
• Créez un contenu d'image avec un contraste minimal
entre les zones sombres et les zones claires, par exemple,
des caractères blancs sur un fond noir. Utilisez des
couleurs complémentaires ou pastels le plus souvent
possible.
• Évitez d'afficher des images avec peu de couleurs et des
limites nettes et clairement définies entre les couleurs.
Contactez NEC Technologies au 1-800-836-0655 pour
d'autres procédures recommandées qui conviendront le
mieux au besoin de votre appareil.
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.
Utiliser les colliers pour fixer la tore en ferrite (fourni)
Câble DVI (non fourni)
Connecteur
noyau (petit)
noyau (petit)
noyau (large)
Câble d'alimentation
électrique (fourni)
Côté de l'appareil
(côté du moniteur à plasma)
Collier
Collier Collier
NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter NECTECH) warrants
this product to be free from defects in material and work-
manship under the following terms and, subject to the con-
ditions 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.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY?
Parts and labor are warranted for (1) One Year from the
date of the first customer purchase.
WHO IS PROTECTED?
This warranty may be enforced only by the first purchaser.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects
in material or workmanship in this product. The following
are not covered by the warranty:
1. Any product which is not distributed in the U.S.A. or
Canada and Mexico by NECTECH or which is not
purchased in the U.S.A. or Canada or Mexico from an
authorized NECTECH dealer.
2. Any product on which the serial number has been de-
faced, modified or removed.
3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
a. Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, light-
ning or other acts of nature, unauthorized product
modification, or failure to follow instructions sup-
plied with the product.
b.Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized
by NECTECH.
c. Any shipment of the product (claims must be pre-
sented to the carrier).
d.Removal or installation of the product.
e. Any other cause which does not relate to a product
defect.
f. Burns or residual images upon the phosphor of the
panel.
4. Cartons, carrying cases, batteries, external cabinets,
magnetic tapes, or any accessories used in connection
with the product.
5. Service outside of the U.S.A. and Canada.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL
NOT PAY FOR
We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items,
but we will not pay for the following:
1. Removal or installation charges.
2. Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), includ-
ing adjustment of user controls. These costs are the re-
sponsibility of the NECTECH dealer from whom the
product was purchased.
3. Payment of shipping charges.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
1. To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer
from whom you purchased the product.
2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original
dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of
warranty coverage. Please also include in any mailing
your name, address and a description of the problem(s).
3. For the name of the nearest NECTECH authorized serv-
ice center, call NECTECH at 800-836-0655.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Except for the obligations specifically set forth in this war-
ranty statement, we will not be liable for any direct, indi-
rect, special, incidental, consequential, or other types of
damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other le-
gal theory, whether or not we have been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warran-
ties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
NECTECH' s liability for any defective product is limited
to the repair or replacement of the product at our option.
NECTECH shall not be liable for:
1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in this
product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of
use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss; or
2. Any other damages whether incidental, consequential
or otherwise. Some states do not allow limitation on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not al-
low the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitations and exclu-
sions may not apply to you.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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.
Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors
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 .............................................................. 3
Rear View / Terminal Board ..................................... 4
Remote Controller .................................................... 5
Battery Installation and Replacement ......................... 6
Using the wired remote control mode ........................ 7
Operating Range .................................................... 7
Handling the remote controller ................................. 7
Installation...................................................... 8
Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer ............ 9
Connections with Equipment that has a Digital Interface
..... 9
Connecting Your Document Camera.......................... 9
Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player ................ 9
Connecting Your DVD Player .................................... 9
External Speaker Connections ................................ 10
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels
for 15 pin RGB (Analog) ..................................... 11
Pin Configuration and Signal
of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector) ......... 11
Basic Operations ............................................ 12
POWER ................................................................ 12
To turn the unit ON and OFF: ................................... 12
VOLUME .............................................................. 12
To adjust the volume: ................................................ 12
MUTE ................................................................... 12
To cancel the sound:.................................................. 12
DISPLAY................................................................ 12
To check the settings: ................................................ 12
DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................... 12
OFF TIMER............................................................ 13
To set the off timer: ................................................... 13
To check the remaining time: .................................... 13
Canceling the off timer ............................................. 13
WIDE Operations ............................................ 14
Watching with a wide screen (manual).................... 14
When watching videos or high definition
laser discs .................................................................. 14
Watching computer images with a wide screen........ 15
OSM Controls ................................................. 16
Menu Operations .................................................. 16
Picture Settings Menu ............................................. 18
Adjusting the picture ................................................. 18
Setting the picture mode according to the
brightness of the room .............................................. 19
Setting the color temperature .................................... 20
Adjusting the color to the desired quality ................. 21
Reducting noise in the picture .................................. 22
Sound settings menu .............................................. 23
Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance ....... 23
Screen Settings Menu............................................. 24
Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture,
Picture Adj ................................................................ 24
Function Settings Menu .......................................... 25
Setting the on-screen display .................................... 25
Adjusting the position of the menu display .............. 26
Setting the power management for computer images
....... 27
POWER/STANDBY indicator .................................. 28
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen ....... 29
Setting the brightness level to the minimum ............. 29
Setting the picture to suit the movie ......................... 30
Resetting to the default values .................................. 30
Option setting menu .............................................. 31
Setting the allocation of the audio connectors .......... 31
Setting the BNC connectors ...................................... 31
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB
select screen .............................................................. 32
Setting high definition image to the suitable
screen size ............................................................... 33
Adjusting the display position
in the RGB3 input mode ......................................... 33
Information Menu .................................................. 34
Checking the frequencies and polarities
of input signals .......................................................... 34
Setting the language for the menus ........................... 34
Setting the video signal format ................................. 35
External Control ............................................ 36
Table for Signals Supported ............................ 44
Supported resolutions ............................................ 44
Troubleshooting ............................................. 45
Specifications ................................................. 46
1
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor
Drawing A
Drawing B
31
mm
(1.22")
1110
mm
(43.7")
748
mm
(29.5")
31
mm
(1.22")
50
mm
(2") 50
mm
(2")
Wall
Wall
Ventilation Requirements for
enclosure mounting
To allow heat to disperse, leave space between
surrounding objects as shown on the diagram be-
low when installing.
You 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 Draw-
ing 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. (Wall mount unit, Stand, etc)
* 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.
Product warranty does not cover damage
caused by improper installation.
2
Introduction
Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42MP1
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 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. PlasmaSync's crisp, vivid im-
age quality will transform data from any graphic medium
from PCs to DVD players- into art. And weighing only
70.6 lbs/ 32 kg, it actually can be hung almost anywhere.
NEC has made sure that a host of multimedia resources
can be easily connected and displayed as brilliantly as in-
tended on the PlasmaSync™ monitor.
The features you'll enjoy include:
• 42-inch screen
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• Capsulated Color Filter (CCF) and black matrix
• 3.5 inch / 89 mm thin
• 70.6 lbs/ 32 kg light
• High-resolution screen: 853480 pixels
• 160-degrees of off-axis viewing, horizontally and verti-
cally.
• Flicker - and warp - free display provides excellent im-
age geometry even in screen corners
• Not affected by magnetic fields, no color drift or edge
distortion.
•VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA(60Hz), computer signal
compatibility
• NTSC, PAL, SECAM, composite and S-Video signal
compatibility
• 480P, 1080I, 720P and HDTV signal compatibility
• PCs, VCRs, Laser Disc and DVD player source compat-
ibility
• AccuBlend™ scan conversion automatically converts
VGA, SVGA and SXGA signals to the panel's native
resolution
• RGB input (3*), Video input (3), DVD/HD input (2*),
Audio input (3), External Control input (1)
• AccuColor control system provides user selectable on-
screen color temperature settings
•New Drive Technology
• Component video input terminal for DVD, 15.75kHz (Y,
CB, CR)
• NEC's OSM™ menu-driven on screen control system
that makes image adjustments a snap
•Seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Span-
ish, Swedish, and Japanese)
*You can select RGB source or Component source for
the 5BNC terminal. When selecting an RGB input, the
source is switched to the RGB input (3); when selecting
a component input, the source is switched to the DVD/
HD input (2).
Contents of the Package
PlasmaSync™ 42MP1 plasma monitor
Power cord
RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15-
pin connector)
Adapter for Macintosh
Remote control unit with two AAA Batteries
User's manual
Wired Remote cable
Safety metal fitting*
Screw for safety metal fitting*
Ferrite core (small2, large1)
* These are fittings for fastening the unit to a wall to
prevent tipping due to external shock when using the
stand (option). Fasten the safety fittings to the holes
in the back of the monitor using the safety fitting
mount screws.
Options
• Wall mount unit
• Ceiling mount unit
• Tilt mount unit
• Tabletop stand
• Speakers
• Others
3
Part Names and Function
Front View
INPUT SELECT VOLUME
POWER/STANDBY
PROCEED
POWER/STANDBY
DOWN LEFT/– RIGHT/+UP
VOLUME
/EXIT
INPUT SELECT
1
2
47
6
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/– and RIGHT/+
Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the
CURSOR ( / ) buttons in the On-screen display
(OSM) mode.
4 INPUT SELECT / EXIT
Switches the input, in the following order:
VIDEO1
→→
VIDEO2
RGB3
←
RGB2
←
RGB1
→
VIDEO3 DVD/HD
→
←
Functions as the EXIT buttons in the On-screen display
(OSM) mode.
5 POWER/STANDBY indicator
When the power is on............................. Lights green.
When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.
6 Power
Turns the monitor's power on and off.
7 Remote sensor window
Receives the signals from the remote control unit.
5
3
4
Rear View/ Terminal Board
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM
LEFT
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
CONTROL
LOCK
ON/ OFF
AC IN
RIGHT
RGB 3
(Digital RGB)
RGB 1
R/CR/PR
G/Y
B/CB/PB
HD
VD
L(MONO)
R
L(MONO)
Y
CB/CR
PB/PR
R
L(MONO)
AUDIO 3 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM
LEFT
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
CONTROL
LOCK
ON/ OFF
AC IN
RIGHT
RGB 3
(Digital RGB)
RGB 1
R/C
R
/P
R
G/Y
B/C
B
/P
B
HD
VD
L(MONO)
R
L(MONO)
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
R
L(MONO)
AUDIO 3 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
F
A EXT SPEAKER L and R
Connect speakers here.
B EXTERNAL CONTROL
This terminal is used when power ON/OFF, input se-
lection and AUDIO MUTE and other controls are oper-
ated externally (by external control). See also page 36
for external control.
C REMOTE CONTROL
Connect the supplied remote cable here.
D CONTROL LOCK
When “CONTROL LOCK” is set “ON”, the buttons on
the set's control panel do not function.
E AC IN
Connect the included power cord here.
G
H
I
J
K
A
B
C
D
E
F RGB3 (DVI 29pin)
Inputs a digital RGB signal (TMDS).
G RGB1
Inputs the analog RGB signal of personal computer, etc.
H RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal.
DVD2/ HD2: Connect DVD's, high definition Laser
Discs, etc. here.
I VIDEO1, 2, 3
Connect VCR's, DVD's or LaserDiscs, etc. here.
J DVD1 / HD1
Connect DVD's high definition LaserDiscs, etc. here.
K AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3
These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image to allot
them to on the menu screen.
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Remote Controller
1 POWER ON/OFF
Switches power on/off.
(This does not operate when POWER/STAND BY
indicator of the main unit is off.
1
OFF
POWER
RGB/PC DVD/HD
VIDEO
EXIT
POINTER
ZOOM
+
–
VOLUME
MUTE
WIDE
DISPLAY
OFF TIMER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RD-337
PROCEED
ON
POSITION
/CONTROL
+
–
2
3
7
0
A
B
D
C
9
6
5
4
E
F
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:
VIDEO1
→→
VIDEO2
RGB3
←
RGB2
←
RGB1
→
VIDEO3 DVD/HD
→
←
3 VIDEO
Press this button to select VIDEO as the source.
→ VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3
VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT
button on the monitor. The input switches as follows
each time the button is pressed:
VIDEO1
→→
VIDEO2
RGB3
←
RGB2
←
RGB1
→
VIDEO3 DVD/HD
→
←
4 DVD / HD
Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source.
DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SE-
LECT button on the monitor. The input switches as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed:
VIDEO1
→→
VIDEO2
RGB3
←
RGB2
←
RGB1
→
VIDEO3 DVD/HD
→
←
5 PROCEED
Press this button to access the OSM controls.
Press this button during the display of the main menu to
go to the sub menu.
6 EXIT
Press this button to exit the OSM controls in the main
menu. Press this button during the display of the sub
menu to return to the main menu.
7 CURSOR (▲ / ▼ /
/
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings and to ad-
just settings.
8 POINTER
Press this button to display the pointer.
9 VOLUME (+ /–)
Adjust the volume.
0 ZOOM (+ /–)
Enlarges or reduces the image
A MUTE
Mutes the sound.
B WIDE
The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the
recommended wide screen mode is set.
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6
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.
Battery Installation and Replacement
Insert the 2 "AAA" batteries, making sure to set them in
with the proper polarity.
1.Press and open the cover.
2.Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication
inside the case.
3.Replace the cover.
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SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM
LEFT
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
CONTROL
LOCK
ON/ OFF
AC IN
RIGHT
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
LOCK
ON/ OFF
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.
Remote Control Cable
To Remote Jack
POWER/STANDBY
VOLUME
DOWN UP
INPUT SELECT
/EXITLEFT/– RIGHT/+
30˚ 30˚
Approx.
7m/ 23ft
Operating Range
* Use the remote controller within a distance of about 7 m
/ 23ft. from the front of the monitor's remote control sen-
sor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°.
*The remote control operation may not function if the
monitor's remote control sensor is exposed to direct sun-
light or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle
between the sensor and the remote control unit.
Handling the remote controller
• Do not drop or mishandle the remote control unit.
• Do not get the remote control unit wet. If the remote
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•Avoid heat and humidity.
• When not using the remote control unit for a long pe-
riod, remove the batteries.
• Do not use new and old batteries together, or use differ-
ent types together.
• Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them
into a fire.
• When using the remote control unit in the wireless con-
dition, be sure to unplug the remote cable from the RE-
MOTE CONTROL terminal on the monitor.
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RGB 3
(Digital RGB)
RGB 1
R/C
R
/P
R
G/Y
B/C
B
/P
B
HD
VD
L(MONO)
R
L(MONO)
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R
R
L(MONO)
AUDIO 3 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
DVD1/HD1
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
Installation
Document Camera
VCR or Laser Disc Player
DVD Player
Signal cable (supplied)
To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor
Monitor adapter for
Macintosh (supplied)
IBM VGA or Compatibles
Macintosh or Compatibles
(Desk top type)
To video, S-video inputs on
the plasma monitor
Personal computer with a
digital RGB output
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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. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and computer.
2. If your PC does not support XGA/SVGA/VGA you will need
to install an XGA/SVGA/VGA graphics board. Consult your
computer's owner's manual for your XGA/SVGA/VGA con-
figuration. If you need to install a new board, see the manual
that comes with your new graphics board for installation in-
structions.
3. The plasma monitor provides signal compatibility up to VESA
12801024@60Hz (SXGA). However, it is not recom-
mended to use this resolution due to image readability on the
monitors 853480 native pixel resolution panel.
4. Use the signal cable that's supplied to connect your PC or
Macintosh computer to the plasma monitor. For Macintosh,
use the supplied monitor adapter to connect to your computer's
video port.
5. Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer.
6. If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, it
may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer
you've connected to the plasma monitor.
When using a Macintosh with the plasma monitor, the following
four display standards are supported using the included Macintosh
adapter :
13" fixed mode
16" fixed mode
19" fixed mode
21" fixed mode
The 13" fixed mode is recommended for the plasma monitor.
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.
* Use a DVI 29-pin signal cable (available separately) and the
ferrite cores (supplied) when making connections to the RGB3
IN (DVI) connector of the main unit.
Note that the RGB3 IN(DVI) terminal does not support analog
RGB input source.
Note:
1. Input TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards.
The TMDS input corresponds to 1 link.
2. To maintain display quality, use a cable with a quality
prescribed by DVI standards that is within 5 meters in length.
Connecting Your Document Camera
You can connect your plasma monitor to a document camera. To
do so, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and document
camera.
2. Use a standard video cable to connect your document camera
to the Video input on your plasma monitor.
3. Turn on the plasma monitor and the document camera.
Note:
Refer to your document camera's owner's manual for
more information about your camera's video output
requirements.
Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc
Player
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR
or laser disc player to your plasma monitor. To make these
connections, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and VCR or laser
disc player.
2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output
connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player,
connect the other end to the Video input on your plasma
monitor. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to connect the
audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma
monitor (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability).
Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections
correct for stereo sound.
3. Turn on the plasma monitor and the VCR or laser disc player.
Note:
Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's manual
for more information about your equipment's video output
requirements.
Connecting Your DVD Player
You can connect your plasma monitor to a DVD player. To do so,
simply:
1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and DVD player.
2. Use a standard video cable to connect your DVD player to
the Y, Cb, and Cr inputs on your plasma monitor.
Or use the DVD-player's S-Video output. Use a standard S-
Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on the plasma
monitor.
3. Turn on the plasma monitor and the DVD player.
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External Speaker Connections
External speakers 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 SPEAK-
ERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system
amplifier to the audio outputs.
CAUTION:
Unplug the plasma monitor and all con-
nected components before connecting external speak-
ers. Use only speakers with 6-ohm impedance and a
power output rating of 7 watts or more.
To connect external speakers directly to the plasma monitor:
1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires.
2. Press down the tabs below the SPEAKERS terminals,
insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the
speaker wire connection:
[a] Connect the right speaker (located at right side
of the monitor when viewed from the front)
positive (+) wire to RIGHT +.
[b] Connect the right speaker negative (–) wire to
RIGHT -.
[c] Connect the left speaker negative (–) wire to
LEFT–.
[d] Connect the left speaker positive wire (+) to
LEFT+.
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM
LEFT
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
REMOTE
CONTROL
CONTROL
LOCK
ON/ OFF
AC IN
RIGHT
RGB 3
(Digital RGB)
RGB 1
R/CR/PR
G/Y
B/CB/PB
HD
VD
L(MONO)
R
L(MONO)
Y
CB/CR
PB/PR
R
L(MONO)
AUDIO 3 AUDIO 2 AUDIO 1 RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
R
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
RIGHT
LEFT
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Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog)
5 4 3 2 1
15 14 13 12 11
10 9 8 7 6
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Signal (Analog)
Red
Green or sync-on-green
Blue
No connection
Ground
Red ground
Green ground
Blue ground
No connection
Sync signal ground
No connection
Bi-directional DATA (SDA)
Horizontal sync
Vertical sync
SCL
Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Signal (Digital)
T.M.D.S Data 2 -
T.M.D.S Data 2 +
T.M.D.S Data 2 Shield
No connection
No connection
DDC Clock
DDC Data
No connection
T.M.D.S Data 1 -
T.M.D.S Data 1 +
T.M.D.S Data 1 Shield
No connection
No connection
+5V Power
Ground
Hot Plug Detect
T.M.D.S Data 0 -
T.M.D.S Data 0 +
T.M.D.S Data 0 Shield
No connection
No connection
T.M.D.S Clock Shield
T.M.D.S Clock +
T.M.D.S Clock -
No connection
No connection
No connection
No connection
No connection
RGB 3
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)
1
9
17
2
10
18
3
11
19
4
12
20
5
13
21
6
14
22
7
15
23
8 25 26
27 28
16
24
29
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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.
3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control-
ler or the unit) to turn off.
The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red
and the standby mode is set (only when turning off the
unit with the remote control).
VOLUME
To adjust the volume:
1. Press and hold the VOLUME ▲ button (on the remote
controller or the unit) to increase to the desired level.
2. Press and hold the VOLUME ▼ button (on the remote
controller or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.
MUTE
To cancel the sound:
Press the MUTE button on the remote controller to cancel
sound; press again to restore.
DISPLAY
To check the settings:
1. The screen changes each time the DISPLAY button is
pressed.
2. If the button is not pressed for approximately three sec-
onds, the menu turns off.
DIGITAL ZOOM
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.
The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying
glass. ( )
A press of the ZOOM- button will reduce the picture
and return it to its original size.
To change the picture position:
Select the position with the ▲▼ buttons.
2. Press the pointer button to delete the pointer.
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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
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. When five minutes remain the remaining time appears
until it reaches zero.
OFF TIMER30
OFF TIMER28
OFF TIMER0
Canceling the off timer
1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row.
2. The off timer is canceled.
Note:
After the power is turned off with the off timer ...
A slight current is still supplied to the monitor. When
you are leaving the room or do not plan to use the sys-
tem for a long period of time, turn off the power of the
monitor.
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Watching with a wide 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:
→ ZOOM → NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM
ZOOM size screen
WIDE Operations
The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical di-
rection, maintaining the original proportions.
* Use this for theater size (wide) movies, etc.
NORMAL size screen (4:3)
The normal size screen is displayed.
* The picture has the same size as video pictures with a
4 : 3 aspect ratio.
FULL size screen
The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.
* Images compressed in the horizontal direction ("squeezed
images") are expanded in the horizontal direction and
displayed on the entire screen. (Normal images are ex-
panded in the horizontal direction.)
STADIUM size screen
The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical di-
rections at different ratios.
* Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with
a wide screen.
When watching high definition video source
1. Press the "WIDE" button on the remote controller.
FULL size screen (16 : 9)
The full size screen is displayed.
* The picture has the same size as video pictures (16 : 9).
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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:
→ NORMAL → FULL
NORMAL size screen (4:3 or SXGA 5:4)
The picture has the same size as the normal computer im-
age.
FULL size screen
The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.
When using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of
displaying 848480.
FULL size screen
Information
Supported resolution
• See page 44 for details on the display output of the
various VESA signal standards supported by the
monitor.
• When 852 dot480 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 848480 signal
automatically displays the image in correct size, it is
not necessary to change the RGB SELECT setting.
* "IBM PC/AT" and "VGA" are registered trademarks
of IBM, Inc. of the United States.
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The following describes how to use the menus and the se-
lected items.
1. Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to
display the MAIN MENU.
2. Press the cursor buttons ▲ ▼ on the remote controller
to highlight the menu you wish to enter.
3. Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to
select a submenu or item.
4. Adjust the level or change the setting of the selected
item by using the cursor buttons on the remote
controller.
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls
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.
MAIN MENU
PICTURE
SOUND
SCREEN
FUNCTION
OPTION
INFORMATION
SEL. OK EXIT
EXITPROCEED
5. The change is stored until you adjust it again.
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.
MAIN MENU
PICTURE
SOUND
SCREEN
FUNCTION
OPTION
INFORMATION
SEL. OK EXIT
EXITPROCEED
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Note:
The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT
button.
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Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
Main menu Sub menu Functions Default Reset
PICTURE CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast.
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness.
SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness.
COLOR Adjusts the color.
TINT Adjusts the tint.
PICTURE MODE Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and im-
age software.
COLOR TEMP Adjusts the color temperature and white balance.
NR Reduces noise visible in image.
SOUND BASS Sets the bass.
TREBLE Sets the treble.
BALANCE Sets the left/right balance.
SCREEN V-POSITION Adjusts the vertical position
H-POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position
V-HEIGHT Adjusts the vertical size
H-WIDTH Adjusts the horizontal size
AUTO PICTURE Turn this on to have the monitor automatically adjust “FINE PICTURE”
and “PICTURE ADJ”
FINE PICTURE Adjusts for flickering on the computer image
PICTURE ADJ. Adjusts for striped patterns on the computer image
FUNCTION OSM Turns the on-screen display (screen mode, etc.) off (when set to "OFF").
When set to "ON", the on-screen display is displayed.
OSM ADJ. Adjusts the vertical and horizontal positions of the menu display.
POWER MGT Sets the monitor for use as an energy-saving display when used with a
computer.
GRAY LEVEL In case of 4 : 3, sets the luminance of both sides.
PLE+INVERSE
Set the brightness level to the minimum in conjunction with the inverse function.
CINEMA MODE Setting the picture to suit the movie.
RESET Resets all the settings (PICTURE, SOUND, SCREEN, FUNCTION,
etc.) to the factory default values.
OPTION AUDIO INPUT Setting the allocation of the audio connectors.
BNC SELECT Setting the BNC connectors.
RGB SELECT Sets the appropriate mode for the computer image.
RGB (VGA signals), VIDEO (Moving picture), WIDE (WIDE VGA) DTV.
HD SELECT Sets the digital broadcasting (1080A,1080B) or the High Vision (1035I).
RGB3 ADJ Adjusts the display position in the RGB3 input.
INFORMATION FREQUENCY Used to check the frequency and synchronizing polarities of the signal
currently being inputted.
LANGUAGE Sets the language of the menus (Japanese, English, German, French,
Swedish, Italian or Spanish).
COLOR SYSTEM Sets the VIDEO format (AUTO1, AUTO2, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60,
SECAM, 4.43 NTSC or 3.58 NTSC).
Max
Center
Center
Center
Center
MEMORY
2
NR-1
Center
Center
Center
Center
Center
Min
Min
OFF*
1
Min*
1
Center*
1
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
–
–
*
2
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
–
–
English
AUTO1
*1 RGB/PC only.
*2 AUDIO1: RGB1 AUDIO2: VIDEO1 AUDIO3: HD/DVD1
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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” button.
The “PICTURE” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “CONTRAST”.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The contrast adjustment is completed.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
3. Use the and buttons to adjust the picture.
CONTRAST
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current setting is set and the previous screen
reappears.
5. Once the adjustment is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
Note:
If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears ...
When trying to enter the PICTURE submenu, make sure
PICTURE MODE is set to MEMORY.
Information
Picture adjustment screen
CONTRAST ....... Changes the picture’s contrast.
BRIGHTNESS .... Changes the picture’s brightness.
SHARPNESS ..... Changes the picture’s sharpness.
Adjusts picture detail of VIDEO
display.
COLOR .............. Changes the color density.
TINT ................... Changes the picture’s tint. Adjust
for natural colored skin, back-
ground, etc.
Adjusting the computer image
Only the contrast and brightness can be adjusted when
a computer signal is connected.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the “PICTURE MODE” settings.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “PICTURE” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE MODE”.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The picture mode is set to “THEATER”.
5. Once the adjustment is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
Information
Types of picture modes
MEMORY ...... The last picture adjustments are stored
here.
THEATER ...... Set this mode when watching video in
a dark room.
This mode provides darker, finer pic-
tures, like the screen in movie theaters.
CONTRAST = 80% for RESET mode
BRIGHTNESS = 95% for RESET mode
NORMAL ....... Set this mode when watching video in
a bright room.
This mode provides dynamic pictures
with distinct differences between light
and dark sections.
CONTRAST = 96% for RESET mode
RESET ..........Use this to reset the picture to the fac-
tory default settings.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
THEATER
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
PICTURE MODE
THEATER:
3. To set to “THEATER” ...
Use the and buttons to select “THEATER”.
The mode switches as follows when the and but-
tons are pressed:
→ MEMORY ↔ THEATER ↔ NORMAL ↔ RESET ←
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current selection is set and the previous
screen reappears.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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” button.
The “PICTURE” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “COLOR TEMP.”.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
3. Use the and buttons to select "1".
The mode switches as follows when the and
buttons are pressed:
→ 1 ↔ 2 ↔ 3 ↔ PRO ←
* See page 21 to set "PRO".
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
1
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Information
Setting the color temperature
1 ......................... High (bluer)
2 ......................... Middle (Standard)
3 ......................... Low (redder)
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
COLOR TEMP.
1
:
If neither the or button is pressed within 5 seconds,
the current selection is set and the previous screen reppears.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The “COLOR TEMP.” is set to “1”.
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.
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “PICTURE” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “COLOR TEMP.”.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
3. Use the and buttons to select "PRO".
The mode switches as follows when the and
buttons are pressed:
→ 1 ↔ 2 ↔ 3 ↔ PRO ←
If neither the or button is pressed within 5 seconds,
the current selection is set and the previous screen reppears.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The "WHITE BALANCE" screen appears.
5. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select "RED-GAIN".
WHITE BALANCE
GAIN
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BIAS
RED
GREEN
BLUE
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
R-GAIN
6. Adjusts the white balance using the and buttons.
WHITE BALANCE
GAIN
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BIAS
RED
GREEN
BLUE
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Information
Adjusting the white balance
RGB-GAIN .... White balance adjustment for signal
level
RGB-BIAS ..... White balance adjustment for black
level
Restoring the factory default settings
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
PRO:COLOR TEMP.
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current setting is set and the previous screen
reappears.
7. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The white balance has now been adjusted.
8. Once the adjustment is completed...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “PICTURE” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “NR “.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The noise reduction mode is set to “NR-3”.
NR
NR-3
:
3. Use the and buttons to select “NR-3”.
The mode switches as follows when the and but-
tons are pressed:
→ OFF ↔ NR–1 ↔ NR–2 ↔ NR–3 ←
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current selection is set and the previous
screen reappears.
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.
Information
NR
* “NR” stands for Noise Reduction.
* This function reduces noise in the picture.
Types of noise reduction
There are three types of noise reduction. Each has a dif-
ferent level of noise reduction.
The effect becomes stronger as the number increases
(in the order NR-1 → NR-2 → NR-3).
OFF .......... Turns the noise reduction function off.
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-3
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
NR
MEMORY
2
NR-2
:
:
:
RG
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SOUND”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “SOUND” screen appears.
2. To adjust the bass ...
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “BASS”.
To continue adjusting the sound ...
Repeat from step 2.
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The bass has now been adjusted.
5. Once the adjustment is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
NOTE:
If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears...
Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the OPTION menu correctly.
Information
Sound settings menu
BASS ................. Changes the level of low frequency
sound.
TREBLE ............. Changes the level of high frequency
sound.
BALANCE .......... Changes the balance of the left and
right channels.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
3. Adjust the bass using the and buttons.
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current selection is set and the previous
screen reappears.
SOUND
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
LR
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
SOUND
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
LR
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Sound Settings Menu
SOUND
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
LR
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “SCREEN”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “SCREEN” menu appears.
3. To adjust the vertical position ...
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “V-POSITION”.
SCREEN
MODE
V–POSITION
H–POSITION
V–HEIGHT
H–WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
NORMAL:
ON:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
* The mode can also be switched by pressing the
“WIDE” button on the remote controller.
* If neither the or button is pressed within 5 sec-
onds, the current adjustment is set and the previous
screen reappears.
To continue making other computer image adjustments
...
Repeat from step 3.
5. Press the "PROCEED" button.
The vertical position of the computer's image has now
been adjusted.
4. Adjust using the and buttons.
2. To adjust the normal mode ...
Use the and buttons to select “NORMAL”.
The mode switches as follows when the and but-
tons are pressed:
→ NORMAL ↔ FULL ←
V–POSITION
SCREEN
MODE
V–POSITION
H–POSITION
V–HEIGHT
H–WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
NORMAL:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
ON:
Information
When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF”
SCREEN
MODE
V–POSITION
H–POSITION
V–HEIGHT
H–WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
FINE PICTURE
PICTURE ADJ.
FULL:
OFF:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Screen Settings Menu
6. Once all adjustments are completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
When Auto Picture is off, the Fine Picture and the
Picture ADJ items are displayed so that you can adjust
them.
SCREEN
MODE
V–POSITION
H–POSITION
V–HEIGHT
H–WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
FULL:
ON:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
SCREEN
MODE
V–POSITION
H–POSITION
V–HEIGHT
H–WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
NORMAL:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
ON:
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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.
H-POSITION ...... Adjusts the horizontal position of
the image.
V-HEIGHT .......... Adjusts the vertical size of the im-
age. (Except for STADIUM mode)
H-WIDTH............ Adjusts the horizontal size of the
image. (Except for STADIUM
mode)
FINE PICTURE
* ... Adjusts for flickering.
PICTURE ADJ
* .... Adjusts for striped patterns on the
image.
* The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture features are avail-
able only when the “Auto Picture” is off,.
* The AUTO PICTURE, FINE PICTURE and PIC-
TURE ADJ. are not available for VIDEO and HD/
DVD source.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults also
restores other settings to the factory defaults except that
the Auto Picture is not reset.
Setting the on-screen display
When using the monitor for presentations, etc., the moni-
tor can be set so that the input source, screen mode, etc.,
do not appear.
Example: Turning the on-screen display mode off
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.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OSM”.
3. To turn the on-screen display mode off ...
Use the and buttons to select “OFF”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
ON ↔ OFF
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.
Information
OSM modes
ON ................. The on-screen display appears.
OFF ............... The on-screen display does not appear.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
OFF
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Function Settings Menu
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FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “FUNCTION” menu appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OSM ADJ.”
3. To adjust the position...
Adjust using the and buttons.
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
FUNCTION
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
2
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
4. Once all adjustments are completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
Information
Adjusting the position of the menu display
The position can be set be-
tween 1 and 9.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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Information
Power management function
* The power management function automatically re-
duces 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 com-
puter and selector tuner are not properly connected,
the system is set to the off state.
*For instructions on using the computer’s power man-
agement function, refer to the computer’s operating
instructions.
Power management settings
ON ............In this mode the power management func-
tion is turned on.
OFF .......... In this mode the power management func-
tion is turned off.
Power management function and POWER/
STANDBY indicator
The POWER/STANDBY indicator indicates the status
of the power management function. See page 28 for in-
dicator status and description.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
3. To turn the power management function on ...
Use the and buttons to select “ON”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
ON ↔ OFF
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
ON
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “POWER MGT”.
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POWER/STANDBY indicator
Power management
mode
Power management
operating status
POWER/STANDBY
indicator
Description
Tur ning the picture back on
Picture already on.
Operate the keyboard or mouse. The pic-
ture reappears immediately.
Operate the keyboard or mouse. The pic-
ture reappears, but more time is required
than from the standby mode.
Operate the keyboard or mouse. The pic-
ture reappears, but more time is required
than from the standby mode or suspend
mode.
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.
No horizontal or vertical synchronizing
signals are sent from the computer.
On
Standby
Suspend
Green
Orange
Red
Not activated.
Activated.
Activated.
Off Red Activated.
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “GRAY LEVEL”.
3. To adjust the "GRAY LEVEL"...
Use the and buttons to adjust the GRAY LEVEL.
5. Once the setting is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
The delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button
once more.
Information
GRAY LEVEL
This adjusts the brightness of the black (the gray level)
for the sides of the screen.
The standard is 0 (black). The level can be adjusted from
0 to 15. The factory setting is 3 (dark gray).
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
9
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
Setting the brightness level to the minimum
Locking this mode allows you to dim the picture.
Example: Setting the “PLE+INVERSE” to “LOCK”
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.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PLE+INVERSE”.
3. To set the PLE+INVERSE to "LOCK" ...
Use the and buttons to select “LOCK”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
AUTO ↔ LOCK ↔ LOCK+ON ↔ AUTO+ON
4. Once the setting is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
The delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button
once more.
Information
PLE+INVERSE
AUTO ............ Normally set to AUTO.
LOCK ............ Sets the brightness level to the mini-
mum.
AUTO+ON ..... Turns on the inverse function.
LOCK+ON ..... Turns on the inverse function as well
as the lock function.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
LOCK
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FUNCTION”, then
press the “OK” button.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “CINEMA MODE”.
3. To set the CINEMA MODE to "ON" ...
Use the and buttons to select “ON”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
→ AUTO ↔ ON ↔ OFF ←
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.
Information
CINEMA MODE
AUTO ............ Automatic discrimination of the image
and projection in cinema mode.
ON ................. All images are projected in cinema
mode.
OFF ............... Cinema mode does not function.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
ON
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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.
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.
The “FUNCTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RESET”, then press
the “PROCEED” button.
The “RESET” screen appears.
3. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RESET”, then press
the “PROCEED” button.
RESET
RESET
RETURN
OK RETURN
EXITPROCEED
When the "SETTING NOW" screen disappears, the
screen will be restored to the previous "RESET" mode,
then all the settings are restored to the default values.
4. Once the setting is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
RESET
SETTING NOW
FUNCTION
OSM
OSM ADJ.
POWER MGT
GRAY LEVEL
PLE+INVERSE
CINEMA MODE
RESET
ON
1
OFF
3
AUTO
AUTO
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. RETURN
EXIT
OK
PROCEED
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Setting the BNC connectors
Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to
RGB or component.
Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.”
Press the “PROCEED” button on the remote controller to
display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OPTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “OPTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “BNC SELECT”.
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
3. To set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP”...
Use the and buttons to select “COMP”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
RGB ↔ COMP.
4. Once setting is completed...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
Information
BNC SELECT
RGB .............. Uses the 5BNC terminal for RGB in-
put.
COMP. ........... Use the 3BNC terminal for component
input.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
COMP.
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OPTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “OPTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “AUDIO 1”.
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
3. To set the AUDIO1 to “RGB2”...
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “AUDIO1”.
Use the and buttons to select “RGB2”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
→ VIDEO1 ↔ VIDEO2 ↔ VIDEO3 ↔ HD/DVD1 ↔ RGB1 ↔ RGB2 ↔ RGB3 ←
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB2
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
4. Once setting is completed...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
Information
AUDIO INPUT
A single audio input cannot be selected as the audio
channel for more than one input terminal.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
Option Setting Menu
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OPTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “OPTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RGB SELECT”.
Information
RGB SELECT modes
One of these 4 modes must be selected in order to dis-
play the following signals correctly.
RGB .........VESA 640480@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 ........When an 852 dot 480 line signal with a
horizontal frequency of 31.72 KHz is in-
put, the image may be compressed hori-
zontally. To prevent this, set RGB SELECT
to WIDE.
DTV .......... Set this model when watching digital broad
casting (480P).
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
3. To set the RGB select mode to “VIDEO” ...
Use the and buttons to select “VIDEO”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
→ RGB ↔ VIDEO ↔ WIDE ↔ DTV ←
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.
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
VIDEO
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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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...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OPTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “OPTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “HD SELECT”.
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.
Information
HD SELECT modes
These 3 mode are not displayed in correct image auto-
matically.
1080A ....... Special Digital broadcasts (for example :
DTC100)
1080B ....... Standard digital broadcasts
1035I......... Japanese "High Vision" signal format
3. To set the HD SELECT mode to “1035I” ...
Use the and buttons to select “1035I”.
The mode switches as follows each time the or
button is pressed:
1080A ↔ 1080B ↔ 1035I
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1035I
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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”
Press the PROCEED button on the remote controller to
display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “OPTION”, then
press the “PROCEED” button.
The “OPTION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RGB3 ADJ.”.
3. To set RGB3 ADJ. mode to “2”...
Use the and buttons to select “2”.
The mode switches as follows when the or but-
tons are pressed:
→ 1 ↔ 2 ↔ 3 ←
Information
RGB3 ADJ.
The display position will change when the number is
changed; when using the unit with “AUTO PICTURE”
ON, switch it OFF and then back ON again to return the
display position to its original location.
When using the unit with “AUTO PICTURE” OFF,
please perform the display position adjustment again.
Restoring the factory default settings
Select “RESET” under the function menu. Note that this
also restores other settings to the factory defaults.
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
OPTION
AUDIO INPUT
AUDIO1
AUDIO2
AUDIO3
BNC SELECT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
RGB3 ADJ.
RGB1
VIDEO1
HD/DVD1
RGB
RGB
1080B
2
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
SEL. ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
4. Once the adjustment is completed ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
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Setting the language for the menus
The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: Japa-
nese, English, German, French, Swedish, Italian or Spanish.
Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH”
Press the PROCEED 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 “PROCEED” button.
The “INFORMATION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “LANGUAGE”,
then press the “PROCEED” button.
INFORMATION
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
COLOR SYSTEM
SEL.
RETURN
EXIT
OK
PROCEED
The “LANGUAGE” screen appears.
3. To select “ DEUTSCH “ ...
Use the and buttons to select “ DEUTSCH “.
The mode switches as follows when the and but-
tons are pressed:
→ ENGLISH ↔ DEUTSCH ↔ FRANÇAIS ←
→ ↔ SVENSKA ↔ ITALIANO ↔ ESPAÑOL ←
Information
Language settings
ENGLISH ............. English
DEUTSCH ........... German
FRANÇAIS .......... French
ESPAÑOL ............ Spanish
ITALIANO ........... Italian
SVENSKA ........... Swedish
.................. Japanese
4. Press the “PROCEED” button.
The display language is switched to Deutsch.
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.
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
DEUTSCH:
ADJ.
RETURN
EXIT
OK
PROCEED
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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “INFORMATION”,
then press the “PROCEED” button.
The “INFORMATION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “FREQUENCY”,
then press the “PROCEED” button.
INFORMATION
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
COLOR SYSTEM
SEL.
RETURN
EXIT
OK
PROCEED
3. The frequency is displayed.
FREQUENCY
H. FREQ
V. FREQ
H. POL
V. POL
37.5KHz
75.0Hz
NEG.
NEG.
:
:
:
:
RETURN
EXIT
* Press the “EXIT” button to return to the previous
screen.
4. Once you have checked the frequency ...
Press the “EXIT” button to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the “EXIT” button once
more.
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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. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “INFORMATION”,
then press the “PROCEED” button.
The “INFORMATION” screen appears.
2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “COLOR SYSTEM”,
then press the “PROCEED” button.
3. To select “3.58 NTSC” ...
Use the and buttons to select “3.58 NTSC”.
The mode switches as follows when the and but-
tons are pressed:
AUTO1
↔→
AUTO2
PAL
↔
↔
→
4.43NTSC
SECAM
↔
PAL60
↔ 3.58NTSC
PAL-M
↔
PAL-N
↔
←
←
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.
The color system is set to “3.58 NTSC”.
Information
Video signal formats
Different countries use different formats for video sig-
nals. Set to the format used in your current country.
AUTO1/2 ....... The video signals are automatically de-
tected and the format is set accordingly.
AUTO1: 3.58NTSC, 4.43NTSC, PAL, SECAM,
PAL60
AUTO2: PAL-M, PAL-N, 3.58NTSC
PAL(B.G) ....... This is the standard format used mainly
in the United Kingdom and Germany.
SECAM ......... This is the standard format used mainly
in France and Russia.
4.43 NTSC,
PAL60 ............ This format is used for videos in coun-
tries using PAL and SECAM video sig-
nals.
3.58 NTSC .... This is the standard format used mainly
in Japan and the United States.
PAL-M ............ This is the standard format used mainly
in Brazil.
PAL-N ............ This is the standard format used mainly
in Argentina.
INFORMATION
FREQUENCY
LANGUAGE
COLOR SYSTEM
SEL.
RETURN
EXIT
OK
PROCEED
The “COLOR SYSTEM” screen appears.
COLOR SYSTEM
COLOR SYSTEM
AUTO1:
ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
COLOR SYSTEM
COLOR SYSTEM
3.58NTSC:
ADJ. RETURN
EXIT
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External Control
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. Pin Name
1 No Connection
2 RXD (Receive data)
3 TXD (Transmit data)
4 DTR (DTE side ready)
5 GND
6 DSR (DCE side ready)
7RTS (Ready to send)
8 CTS (Clear to send)
9 No Connection
Application
These specifications cover the communications control of
the plasma monitor by external equipment.
Connections
Connections are made as described below.
2) Connector on the external equipment side: Serial port
(RS-232C) connector
See the specifications of the equipment that is to be
connected for the type of connector and the pin
assignment.
3) Wiring
Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Wire the cable so that each pair of data lines cross
between the two devices. These data line pairs are RXD
(Receive data) and TXD (Transmit data), DTR (DTE
side ready) and DSR (DCE side ready), and RTS (Ready
to send) and CTS (Clear to send).
Communication Parameters
(1) Communication system Asynchronous
(2) Interface RS-232C
(3) Baud rate 9600 bps
(4) Data length 8 bits
(5) Parity Odd
(6) Stop bit 1 bit
(7) Communication code Hex
1
5
9
6
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Communication Format
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.
In the case of ACK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as
in 3FH and 7FH), this indicates that the commands and
data of the supported equipment have been received. When
the lower order 4 bits is BH (as in 3BH and 7BH), this
indicates that unsupported commands and data have been
received.
Unit ID 1 and Unit ID 2
Unit ID 1 and unit ID 2 are numbers used to identify the
equipment that is to be connected.
60H is used for the plasma monitor and 80H is used for
external control equipment such as a personal computer.
1) Unit ID 1: Indicates the equipment sending the signal
2) Unit ID 2: Indicates the equipment receiving the signal
Command 2
Command 2, along with command 1, is a number used to
distinguish each command.
Check Sum (CKS), Error Processing, and ACK
1) The check sum described below and RS-232C odd
parity are used together for a check of the received data.
The check sum is the lower order 8 bits of one frame of
sent or received data comprising the sum total of
Command 1, Unit ID 1 and 2, Command 2, Data
Length, and Data.
Check Sum Example
DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 01H 08H
Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data Length Data Check Sum
Total 208H
2) Error Processing
• 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).
• An ACK will not be returned unless the receive data
error, the check sum error, and the receive data are
all taken in.
○○
8 bit
8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit
▲
Plasma monitor
External equipment
e.g., Personal computer
Running Sense
Running Sense
Running Sense
Communications Flow
The plasma monitor regularly transmits a Running Sense
command at an interval of approximately 1 second.
(Running Sense command: 1FH 60H E0H 88H 00H E7H)
This command is used to recognize optional equipment.
The return of an ACK is not required when external equip-
ment such as a personal computer has been connected.
Note that destruction of this data is recommended when it
is taken in.
When various commands are to be sent from external equip-
ment such as a personal computer, the plasma monitor is
always receive enabled.
Note that when an ACK has not been returned from the
plasma monitor in 1.5 seconds, a resending of the com-
mand is recommended.
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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. SCREEN MODE Select DFH 51H 01H
06. AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H
07. AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H
08. OSM Select DFH 58H 01H
09. Color Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H
10. TINT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H
11. SHARPNESS Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H
12. CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H
13. BRIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H
14. Input MODE Request 1FH 41H 00H
15. RESET 1FH 54H 00H
16. COLOR TEMP SELECT DFH 00H 01H
17. RED Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H
18. GREEN Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H
19. BLUE Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H
20. VIDEO ADJ Request 1FH 45H 00H
21. Audio Select Set DFH 70H 02H
22. Audio Select Request 1FH 6FH 00H
23. PLE_INVERSE Set DFH 6AH 02H
24. Failure Mode Request 1FH 3FH 00H
01. Power ON
Function
The external control equipment switches on the power of the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CKS
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched
on.
3FH 60H 80H 4EH 00H CKS
02. Power OFF
Function
The external control equipment switches off the power of the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
9FH 80H 60H 4FH 00H CKS
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the power is switched
off.
3FH 60H 80H 4FH 00H CKS
03. Input Switch Change
Function
The external control equipment switches the input of the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00 : Input Select 01H: Video1
02H: Video2
03H: Video3
05H: HD (HD1 or DTV or DTV1)
06H: HD2 (DTV2)
07H: RGB1/PC1
08H: RGB2/PC2
0CH: RGB3/PC3
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the input is switched.
3FH 60H 80H 47H 00H CKS
04. VOLUME Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the VOLUME gain data of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H
DATA00 DATA01 DATA02
CKS
DATA00 USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H
DATA01 VOLUME Gain Flag 01H
DATA02 VOLUME Gain 00H: Step 0
0AH: Step 10 (Default)
2AH: Step 42
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00 USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H
DATA01 VOLUME Gain Flag 01H
05. SCREEN MODE Select
Function
The external control equipment switches the screen mode of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00 02H : STADIUM
03H : ZOOM
04H : NORMAL
05H : FULL
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 51H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00 02H : STADIUM
03H : ZOOM
04H : NORMAL
05H : FULL
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Display of items and adjustments on the menu
On-Screen Display (OSD)
Operation
Remote control operation Yes Yes Yes No
Personal computer control operation No No Yes No
When screen display is ON
Volume display, input display, and screen size display
When screen display is OFF When screen display is ON When screen display is OFF
06. AUDIO Mute On
Function
The external control equipment switches on AUDIO Mute of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H CKS
ACK
3FH 60H 80H 3EH 00H CKS
07. AUDIO Mute Off
Function
The external control equipment switches off AUDIO Mute of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
9FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H CKS
ACK
3FH 60H 80H 3FH 00H CKS
08. OSM Select
Function
The external control equipment switches on or off the on-screen display
(OSM) of the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 58H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00 01H : Screen display On
02H : Screen display Off
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 58H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00 01H : Screen display On
02H : Screen display Off
Screen display On/Off is equivalent to the screen display On/Off
function of the convenient function settings.
*Operation is as described in the table below.
09. COLOR Gain Data
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
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag 04H
DATA02: COLOR Gain EAH: -22
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
16H: +22
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag 04H
10. TINT Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the TINT gain data of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H
DATA00 DATA01 DATA02
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: TINT Gain Flag 05H
DATA02: TINT Gain EAH: -22
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
16H: +22
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: TINT Gain Flag 05H
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11. SHARPNESS Gain Data
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 01H
DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag 06H
DATA02: SHARPNESS Gain F0H: -16
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
10H:+16
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag 06H
12. CONTRAST Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the CONTRAST gain data of the
plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H
DATA00 DATA01 DATA02
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: CONTRAST Gain Flag 07H
DATA02: CONTRAST Gain 00H : 0
34H: +52
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: CONTRAST Gain Flag 07H
13. BRIGHT Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the BRIGHT gain data of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H
DATA00 DATA01 DATA02
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 08H
DATA02: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
20H: +32
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 08H
14. Input MODE Request
Function
The display returns the current input information by the external control
equipment’ s request.
Transmission Data
1FH 80H 60H 41H 00H CKS
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 41H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00: Input Select
01H: Video1 02H: Video2
03H: Video3 04H: HD (HD1 or DTV or DTV1)
05H: RGB1/PC1 06H: RGB2/PC2
0AH:DVD (DVD1) 0CH:HD2 (DTV2)
0DH:DVD2 0EH:RGB3/PC3
15. RESET
Function
The external control equipment resets the user adjustment of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
1FH 80H 60H 54H 00H CKS
ACK
3FH 60H 80H 54H 00H CKS
16. COLOR TEMP SELECT
Function
The external control equipment changes the COLOR TEMP of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 00H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00
00H: 1
01H: 2
02H: 3
03H: PRO
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 00H 01H DATA00 CKS
DATA00:
00H: 1
01H: 2
02H: 3
03H: PRO
NOTE: Set so that at the selection of 1, 2, or 3 of COLOR TEMP
change of the following R/G/B GAIN data cannot be accepted.
(This must be operated in the same way as OSD menu.)
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17. RED 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
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: RED Gain Flag 01H
DATA02: RED Gain 1 (Bias) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA03:RED Gain 2 (Drive) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: RED Gain Flag 01H
18. GREEN Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the GREEN Gain Data of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DATA00 to DATA03 CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: GREEN Gain Flag 02H
DATA02: GREEN Gain 1 (Bias) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA03: GREEN Gain2 (Drive) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: GREEN Gain Flag 02H
19. BLUE Gain Data
Function
The external control equipment changes the BLUE Gain Data of the plasma
monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DATA00 to DATA03 CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: BLUE Gain Flag 03H
DATA02: BLUE Gain1(Bias) D8H:-40
FFH:-1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA03: BLUE Gain2(Drive) D8H: -40
FFH:-1
00H: 0
28H:+40
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H
DATA00 DATA01
CKS
DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H
DATA01: BLUE Gain Flag 03H
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20. VIDEO ADJ Request
Function
The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control
equipment’s request.
Transmission Data
1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS
ACK
7FH 60H 80H 45H 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
DATA02: BLUE Gain(Bias) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA03: COLOR Gain EAH: -22
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
16H: +22
DATA04: TINT Gain EAH: -22
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
16H: +22
DATA05: SHARPNESS Gain F0H: -16
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
10H: +16
DATA06: CONTRAST Gain 00H: 0
34H: +52
DATA07: BRIGHT Gain E0H: -32
FFH: -01
00H: 0
01H: +01
20H: +32
DATA08: RED Gain(Drive) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA09: GREEN Gain(Drive) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA0A: BLUE Gain(Drive) D8H: -40
FFH: -1
00H: 0
28H: +40
DATA0B: COLOR TEMP 00H: 1
01H: 2
02H: 3
03H: PRO
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21. Audio Select 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
DATA00: AUDIO INPUT
01H: AUDIO 1
02H: AUDIO 2
03H: AUDIO 3
DATA01: VISUAL INPUT
01H: Video 1
02H: Video 2
03H: Video 3
05H: HD (HD1 or DTV or DTV1)
06H: HD2 (DTV2)
07H: RGB 1/ PC 1
08H: RGB 2/ PC 2
0CH: RGB 3/ PC 3
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when the input is switched.
3FH 60H 80H 70H 00H CKS
* The plasma monitor returns “Not Available” when selecting the video
input same as the one set at one of the AUDIO 01 to 3.
Example:
The plasma monitor returns “Not Available” when selecting the VIDEO1
for AUDIO2 or VIDEO3 after VIDEO1 has been set to AUDIO1.
22. Audio Select Request
Function
The external control equipment inquires the current combinations of audio
and video inputs for the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
1FH 80H 60H 6FH 00H CKS
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK:
7FH 60H 80H 6FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS
DATA00: AUDIO 1
DATA01: AUDIO 2
DATA02: AUDIO 3
VISUAL INPUT DATA
01H: Video 1
02H: Video 2
03H: Video 3
05H: HD (HD1 or DTV or DTV 1)
06H: HD2 (DTV2)
07H: RGB 1 /PC 1
08H: RGB 2 /PC 2
0CH: RGB 3 /PC 3
23. PLE_INVERSE Set
Function
The external control equipment sets the PLE and INVERSE (inverse of image
brightness) of the plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
DFH 80H 60H 6AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS
DATA00 : PLE
01H: AUTO
02H: LOCK
DATA01 : INVERSE
01H: ON
02H: OFF
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when setting the PLE and
INVERSE (inverse of image brightness):
3FH 60H 80H 6AH 00H CKS
24. Failure Mode Request
Function
The external control equipment inquires the detection of failures of the
plasma monitor.
Transmission Data
1FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H CKS
ACK
The plasma monitor returns the following ACK:
7FH 60H 80H 3FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS
DATA00:FILURE MODE 1
Bit 0 : PDP MODULE
0: Abnormal
1: Normal
Bit 1 : fixed (backup)
Bit 2 : TEMPERATURE
0: Abnormal
1: Normal
Bit 3 : FAN
0: Abnormal
1: Normal
Bit 4 : fixed (backup)
Bit 5 : fixed (backup)
Bit 6 : fixed (backup)
Bit 7 : fixed (backup)
DATA00:FILURE MODE 2
Bit 0–7 : fixed (backup)
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Table for Signals Supported
Supported resolution
• When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots480 lines signal. (Except for *3)
• When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots480 lines signal. (Except for *2)
Computer input signals supported on this system
Screen mode
Horizontal
frequency (kHz)
31.5
31.5
37.9
37.5
43.3
51.1
61.3
31.0
35.2
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
63.0
75.7
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
80.5
64.0
35.0
49.7
60.2
68.7
Vertical
frequency (Hz)
Dots lines
640400
640480
848480*
2
800600
1024768
12801024
640480
832624
1024768
1152870
Model
NORMAL FULL
*IBM PC/AT compatible
computers
*Apple Macintosh
*1 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center.
*2 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 848480.
*3 Aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 600 dots480 lines signal.
NOTE:
• With digital inputs some signals are not accepted.
• The sync may be disturbed when non standard signals other than the aforementioned are input.
• When connecting a composite sync signal, use the HD terminal.
* “IBM PC/AT” and “VGA” are a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. of the United
States.
*“Apple Macintosh” is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the United States.
YES*
1
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
– –
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES*
3
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES*
1
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
70.1
59.9
72.8
75.0
85.0
100.0
120.0
60.0
56.3
60.3
72.2
75.0
85.0
100.0
120.0
60.0
70.0
75.0
85.0
100.0
60.0
66.6
74.6
74.9
75.1
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Picture is disturbed.
Sound is noisy.
Remote control unit operates errone-
ously.
The remote controller does not work.
Monitor’s power does not turn on when
the remote controller’s power button is
pressed.
Monitor does not operate when the re-
mote controller’s buttons are pressed.
No sound or picture is produced.
Picture appears but no sound is pro-
duced.
Poor picture with VIDEO signal input.
Poor picture with RGB signal input.
Tint is poor or colors are weak.
Nothing appears on screen.
Part of picture is cut off or picture is not
centered.
Image is too large or too small.
Picture is unstable.
POWER/STANDBY indicator is lighted
in orange or red.
POWER/STANDBY indicator is blinking
in red.
POWER/STANDBY indicator is blinking
in green.
• Is a connected component set directly in
front or at the side of the display?
• Are the remote controller’s batteries worn
out?
• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into
a power outlet?
• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?
• Are the remote controller’s batteries worn
out?
• Is the remote controller pointed at the
monitor, or is there an obstacle between
the remote controller and the monitor?
• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light
shining on the monitor’s remote control
sensor?
• Are the remote controller’s batteries worn
out?
• The remote cable is plugged into the
REMOTE IN terminal (Wired)
• The front panel buttons of the main unit
do not function.
• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into
a power outlet?
• Is the volume set at the minimum?
• Is the mute mode set?
• Are the speakers properly connected?
• Is AUDIO INPUT set correctly?
• Improper control setting.
Local interference.
Cable interconnections.
Input impedance is not correct level.
• Improper control setting.
Incorrect 15 PIN connector pin
connections.
• Are the tint and colors properly adjusted?
• Is the computer’s power turned on?
• Is a source connected?
• Is the power manager function in the
standby or off mode?
• Is the position adjustment appropriate?
• Is the screen size adjustment appropri-
ate?
• Is the computer’s resolution setting
appropriate?
• Horizontal and / or vertical sync signal is
not present when the Intelligent Power
Manager control is on.
• The temperature inside the main unit has
become too high and has activated the
protector.
Troubleshooting
If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service.
• Leave some space between the display and
the connected components.
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power
outlet.
• Press the power button on the monitor to
turn on the power.
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
•Point the remote controller at the monitor’s
remote control sensor when pressing but-
tons, or remove the obstacle.
• Eliminate the light by closing curtains, point-
ing the light in a different direction, etc.
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Unplung the remote cable from the monitor.
• The front panel buttons do not function
during Control Lock.
• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power
outlet.
• Increase the volume.
• Press the remote controller’s mute button.
• Connect the speakers properly.
• Set AUDIO INPUT on the OPTION menu
correctly.
• Adjust picture control as needed.
Tr y another location for the monitor.
Be sure all connections are secure.
• Adjust picture controls as needed.
Check pin assignments and connections.
• Adjust the tint and color (under “PICTURE”).
•Turn on the computer’s power.
• Connect source to the monitor.
•
Operate the computer (move the mouse, etc.).
• Adjust the “SCREEN” properly.
• Press the “WIDE” button on the remote
controller and adjust properly.
• Set to the proper resolution.
• Check the input signal.
• Promptly switch off the power of the main
unit and wait until the internal temperature
drops. See*1.
• Prompty switch off the power of the main
unit. See *2.
Symptom Checks Remedy
*1 Overheat protector
If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens., turn off the power to the
monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move monitor to a cooler location and wait for the
monitor to cool for 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.
Specifications
The features and specifications may be subject to change without
notice.
Units are in inch
(mm)
Product Name
Product Code
Screen Size
Aspect Ratio
Resolution
Pixel Pitch
Color Reproduction
Signals
Synchronization Range
Input Signals
Input Terminals
RGB
Visual 1 (Analog)
Visual 2 (Analog)
Visual 3 (Digital)
Video
Visual 1
Visual 2
Visual 3
DVD/HD/DTV
Visual
Audio
External Control
Sound output
Power Supply
Current Rating
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Environmental Considerations
Operating Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Front Panel User Controls
Remote Control Functions
OSM Functions
PlasmaSync™ 42MP1 Plasma Monitor
PX-42VM1A
36.3"(H)⳯20.4"(V) inches
921(H)⳯518.4(V) mm
diagonal 42"
16 : 9
853(H)⳯480(V) pixels
0.04"(H)⳯0.04"(V) inches
1.08(H)⳯1.08(V) mm
256 levels, 16,770,000 colors
Horizontal : 15.5 to 80.5 kHz
(automatic : step scan)
Vertical : 50.0 to 120 Hz
(automatic : step scan)
RGB, NTSC (3.58/4.43), PAL (B,G,M,N),
PAL60, SECAM, HD*
1
, DVD*
1
, DTV*
1
mini D-sub 15-pin⳯1
BNC (R, G, B, H/CS, V)⳯1
DVI-I 29-pin⳯1*
2
(Not compatible with analog input)
RCA-pin⳯1
BNC⳯1
S-Video: DIN 4-pin⳯1
RCA-pin (Y, PB[CB], PR[CR])
Stereo RCA⳯3
D-sub 9-pin⳯1(RS-232C)
7W+7W at 6 ohm
AC120V 50/60Hz
4.2A (maximum)
395W (typical)
41.3 (W)⳯25.5 (H)⳯3.5 (D) inch
1048 (W)⳯648 (H)⳯89 (D) mm
70.6 lbs / 32 kg
0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
20 to 80%
0 to 1900m / 0 to 6230ft
-10°C to 50°C / 14°F to 122°F
10 to 90%
0 to 3000m / 0 to 9840ft
Power on/off, Input source select,
Volume up/down/ OSM control
Power on/off, Input source selct, OSM control,
Volume up/down, Cursor (UP, DOWN, LEFT,
RIGHT), Pointer, Zoom up/down, Off timer,
Wireless/ Wired remote control
Picture (Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness /
Color / Tint / Picture mode/ Color tempera-
ture / Noise reductions), Sound (Bass / Tre-
ble / Balance),Screen (V-Position / H-Position
/ V-Height/ H-Width/ Auto Picture/ Fine
picture/ Picture adjustment), Function (OSM/
OSM adjustment/ Power management/ Gray
level/ PLE+INVERSE/ Cinema mode/
Reset)/ Option (Audio input/ BNC select/
RGB select/ HD select/ RGB3 Adjustment),
Information (Frequency / Language / Color
system)
3.5"
(89)
1.18"
(30)
2.32"
(59)
41.3" (1048)
37.1" (942)
25.5" (648)
21.4" (542)
*
1
HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this
system
480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz)
525P (60 Hz) 525I (60 Hz)
625P (50 Hz) 625I (50 Hz)
720P (60 Hz) 1035I (60 Hz)
1080I (60 Hz)
*
2
It doesn't cope with copy protection.
Other Features
Accessories
Regulations
Power management, plug and play (DDC1,
DDC2b, RGB3: DDC2b only), Control lock
Remote controller with two AAA batteries,
Wired Remote cable, Adapter for Macintosh,
RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub
15-pin connector), Power cord, User's Manual,
Safty metal fitting, Screw for safty metal fitting,
Ferrite core
UL Approved (UL 1950/ CSA 950)
DOC Canada requirements
Meets FCC class A requirements
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NEC Technologies, Inc.
1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500
Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248
Printed in Japan
78411092
Printed on recycled paper
