NEC Technologies
PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor
User’s Manual
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Important Information
Warnings and Safety Precaution
The NEC PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 is designed and
manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No
maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a
soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents
such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.
The plasma display panel consists of fine picture 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.
8. Do not attempt to install or mount the unit yourself.
Please contact your NEC dealer for installation.
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC
PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 42/50inch 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 PER-
SONNEL.
DOC compliance Notice
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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
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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. 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, PlasmaSync 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 PlasmaSync monitor,
please adhere to the following guidelines and recommen-
dations 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 PlasmaSync monitor is in long term use or continu-
ous operation take the following measures to reduce the
likelihood of phosphor burn: (See page 42, 44, 45)
* Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as
possible without impairing image readability. (See page
24, 29)
* 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.
Set side
(Plasma Monitor side)
DVI cable (not supplied)
core (small)
core (small)
Connector
Power cable (supplied)
core (large)
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Mises en garde et précautions de
sécurité
Le moniteur multimédia NEC PlasmaSync 42/50PD1
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.
8. N’essayez pas d’installer ou d’assembler l’appareil
vous- mêmes. Veuillez contacter votre revendeur NEC
pour l’installation.
Précautions
Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre
PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42/50
pouces 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.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cet équipement a été testé et certifié conforme avec les limi-
tations des équipements numériques de Classe A,
conformément à l'article & (du règlement FCC. Ces limites sont
conçues pour assurer une protection raisonnable contre les
interférences nuisibles lorsque l'équipement est utilisé en mi-
lieu commercial. Cet équipement génère, utilise, et peut
produire de l'énergie de fréquence radio et, s'il n'est pas installé
et utilisé selon le manuel d'instruction, peut provoquer des
interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. L'utilisation
de cet équipement dans une zone résidentielle est suscepti-
ble de provoquer des interférences nuisibles, dans quel cas
l'utilisateur est tenu de remédier à ces interférences à ses frais.
ATTENTION
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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. 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 PlasmaSync moniteurs 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 (fourni).
Fermez doucement le couvercle jusqu’à ce que les
crans se clipsent.
Câble DVI (non fourni)
noyau (petit)
noyau (petit)
connecteur
câble d’alimentation électrique
(fourni)
côté de l’appareil
(côté du moniteur à plasma)
noyau (large)
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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 allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitations and exclusions
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
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Contents
How to Attacch Options to the Plasma Monitor ............................................................................................. 8
Introduction
Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 ...................................................................................... 9
The features you’ll enjoy include ..................................................................................................... 9
Contents of the Package .................................................................................................................. 9
OPTIONS...................................................................................................................................... 9
Setup Procedure .........................................................................................................................................10
Part Names and Functions
Front View .................................................................................................................................. 12
Side View Terminal Board L/R...................................................................................................... 13
Remote Controller ........................................................................................................................ 14
Battery Installation and Replacement .............................................................................................................
15
Operating Range / Using the wired remote control mode ................................................................................16
Making the DIP Switch Settings
DIP Switch Functions and Settings ................................................................................................. 17
Power Management Function ....................................................................................................... 18
Power Management Modes .......................................................................................................... 18
Installation
Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 19
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ................................................................................. 20
Connections with Equipment that has a Digital Interface ................................................................. 20
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player .................................................................................... 20
Connecting Your Document Camera ............................................................................................. 20
Daisy-chaining Your monitors....................................................................................................... 21
Operation
Power/General Controls/Adjustment of the Display ....................................................................... 22
Adjustment of the Display (Direct) ................................................................................................. 23
Returning the Screen Adjustment to the Factory Default Settings (NORMAL) ..................................... 23
Adjustment of the Image .............................................................................................................. 24
Returning the Image Adjustments to the Factory Default Settings (NORMAL)..................................... 24
Adjustment of the Display (Menu Control)
List of Setting Details .................................................................................................................... 25
Before Making Adjustments .......................................................................................................... 26
To Reset the Adjustment Value (to the Factory Default Setting) During the Setting............................... 27
Adjustment of the Image (Visual Controls) ...................................................................................... 29
Adjustment of Screen Position (Horizontal) .................................................................................... 30
Adjustment of Screen Position (Vertical) ......................................................................................... 31
Color Temperature ....................................................................................................................... 32
Adjustment of the White Balance .................................................................................................. 33
Adjustment of the On-screen Display Position ................................................................................ 34
Setting the On-screen Display OFF Time........................................................................................ 35
Adjustment of the Clock Frequency/Clock Phase (AUTO PICTURE) .................................................. 36
Normal Screen ............................................................................................................................ 37
Next Page Screen ........................................................................................................................ 38
Information Screen ...................................................................................................................... 39
Timer Screen ............................................................................................................................... 40
Auto Timer Screen ....................................................................................................................... 41
Multiple Screens .......................................................................................................................... 43
Other Setting Screens (1) ............................................................................................................. 44
Other Setting Screens (2) ............................................................................................................. 45
Set Selection Screen for Allotting ID Numbers to Multiple Screens/Each Set ..................................... 46
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................47
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................48
Appendix
Signal Identification For Raster Preset ............................................................................................ 50
Pin Configuration and Signal Level of mini D-Sub 15-Pin (Analog) Input Connector .......................... 51
Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector) ....................................... 51
Function and Pin Configuration of the External Control Connector ................................................... 52
Cabinet dimensions ................................................................................................... 63
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How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor
Drawing A
Drawing B
45mm (1.77")
50
mm (1.97")
50
mm (1.97")
31
mm
(1.22")
31
mm
(1.22")
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:
* In the upright position. (See Drawing A)
* Lay the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the
protective sheet, which was wrapped around the monitor
when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as
not to scratch the screen face.
• This device cannot be installed on its own.
Be sure to use a stand or optional 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.
Notice:
* Installation of only the main unit is not possible. Be sure
to use and install the main unit in conjunction with a
stand or special unit.
Note:
RETRACTABLE FEET ARE FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR PERMA-
NENT INSTALLATION.
MODEL # PX-42VPU1-ST STAND IS REQUIRED
FOR PERMANENT TABLETOP INSTALLATION.
REPLACE THE FEET WHEN YOU MOVE THE
MONITOR.
2
1
Pulling Out and Reinserting the
Retractable Stand
Retractable Stand are housed at 2 locations on the bottom
surface of the main unit.
1. Grasp the end and pull out.
2. The stand will open automatically when your hand is
removed.
To house the Retractable Stand, close them and then con-
tinue to push them inside the main unit.
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Introduction
Contents of the Package
The following lists all of the items included in your
MultiSync multimedia monitor package. Please save the
original box and packing materials for future
transportation or shipment of this monitor.
1. PlasmaSync 42/50PD1
2. Power cord
3. Wireless/Wired remote control unit and two AAA
batteries
4. Remote cable
5. RGB cable (15-Pin mini D-Sub To 15-pin mini D-Sub
Connector)
6. User' s manual
7. Core (large) and two cores (small)
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IBM PC/AT, PS/2, VGA, S-VGA, 8514/A and XGA are
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Corporation.
Introduction to the PlasmaSync
42/50PD1
This section introduces you to your new PlasmaSync 42/
50PD1, provides a list of materials that comes with your
monitor and describes the features and controls.
The features you’ll enjoy include:
* This unit can be used with IBM PC/AT compatible,
Macintosh, and compatibles.
(For details, see “Factory Setting Values Preset Table.”
* Easy-to-operate multifunction remote control and
external control connector
A single remote control can be used as a wireless or as a
wired remote control (with automatic switching by cable
connection) and the remote THROUGH OUT connector
permits simultaneous operation of multiple monitors.
(A maximum of 3 units can be connected.)
The external control connector with a THROUGH OUT
feature permits various control functions to be made
externally.
* ID No. settings can be made for up to 256 units.
* NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and M-NTSC composite video
signals can be accommodated
Video signals from video cameras, video decks, video
disc players, and other video equipment adhering to
NTSC as well as PAL, SECAM, and M-NTSC (with a
4.43 MHz chroma signal) standards can be selected on
screen.
* Varied set of input connectors
Video input signals: BNC video connector, S video
connector. Each type is equipped with its own
THROUGH OUT connector, single system.
Analog RGB input: mini D-Sub 15-pin connector, BNC
(R, G, B, H/CS, V connectors). BNC is equipped with its
own THROUGH OUT connector, single system.
* Can be used with Digital RGB input (DVI standard
compliant)
* Can be used with multiple screens
* Power management function
RGB3 input mode complies with DMPM (Digital
Monitor Power Management) of DVI.
A great reduction in power consumption when not being
used is achieved through the VESA-proposed DPMS
system.
The unit can also be used with the Energy Star standard
(in which case power consumption will be 15 W or less
when not being used).
* The personal computer and the operating system that are
to be connected must be compatible with VESA DPMS.
Personal computers that are to be connected to the RGB3
input must be compatible with DVI DMPM.
* OSM (On Screen Manager) function
The OSM function displays a variety of screen adjustment
and correction menus on the screen to allow fine settings
to be made.
* Plug and Play compatible
The RGB3 input is compatible with DDC2B only.
Ready to be used with Plug and Play which are supported
by Windows 98 and Windows 95.
(VESA DDC1 and DDC2 level B)
* Windows 98 or Windows 95 and a personal computer
with VESA DDC are required to use Plug and Play.
* Can be used with RS-232C
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1.Determine the installation location
* To ensure safe use, see “Before Use” and “Observe
the Following,” then install properly.
2.Connect the equipment
Set the termination switch (75Ω/high impedance).
Set the DIP switches to suit the application and system
structure. (See Page 17.)
(Loop-out connections are for one unit, maximum.)
3.Install the remote control batteries.
* To use the remote control in the wired arrangement,
connect the supplied remote control cable.
4.Connect the supplied power cable
* The maximum current rating 5.6(A) : 42PD1
* The maximum current rating 0.0(A) : 50PD1
5.Switch on the power of each of the
devices
* When connected with a computer, switch on the
power of the computer first.
6. Input an analog RGB signal or a video
signal to this unit
7.Select the input mode
* Select the appropriate RGB input or video input.
8.Adjust the screen
* Make adjustments when adjustment of the screen
display position or distortion is required.
9.Adjust the image
* Make adjustments when adjustment of the tint,
brightness, or contrast is required.
Setup Procedure
Warning
For proper installation and mounting it is strongly recom-
mended to use a trained, authorized NEC dealer.
Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could re-
sult in damage to the unit or injury to the installer.
Product warranty does not cover damage caused by im-
proper installation.
Notice:
This monitor requires the use of a tabletop stand or wall
mount unit for permanent installation and use.
This monitor cannot be used without one of these accesso-
ries.
Note:
RETRACTABLE FEET ARE FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR PERMA-
NENT INSTALLATION.
MODEL # PX-42VPU1-ST STAND IS REQUIRED
FOR PERMANENT TABLETOP INSTALLATION.
REPLACE THE FEET WHEN YOU MOVE THE
MONITOR.
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Opening the Terminal Board
Cover
Slide the knob and at the same time lift the cover.
Knob
Removing the Terminal Board
Cover
This unit’s terminal board cover can be removed.
First, open the cover and then:
1. Pull the top hook in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pull the entire terminal board cover downward.
To attach the terminal board cover, insert the bottom hook
into the hole, then pull the top hook and insert it into the
hole.
Hook
Attaching the Remote Control
Holder
Insert the top hook of the remote control holder into the
installation hole of the main unit and then insert the bot-
tom hook into its respective hole.
To remove the remote control holder, first release the bot-
tom hook, then release the top hook.
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2
Housing the Remote Control in
the Remote Control Holder
First insert the bottom part of the remote control and con-
tinue to push it in until the top part clicks into place.
To remove, lift the remote control up from the top part and
remove it from the holder.
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2
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Part Names and Functions
Front View
1 POWER/STANDBY
The lamp color indicates the mode of power on/standby
or power management.
2 Remote control sensor
Receives the signal from the remote control (when using
the wireless remote control).
3 VIDEO button
Switches to the signal connected with the VIDEO input
connector.
Functions as the (-) button in the on-screen display
(OSM) mode.
4 RGB button
Switches to the signal connected with the RGB input
connector. (Toggle switches between RGB1/RGB2/
RGB3.)
Functions as the (+) button in the on-screen display
(OSM) mode.
5 UP button
Functions as the (▲) button in the on-screen display
(OSM) mode.
6 DOWN button
Functions as the (▼) button in the on-screen display
(OSM) mode.
7 PROCEED button
Sets the on-screen display (OSM) mode and displays
the on-screen menu.
8 EXIT button
Exits the on-screen display (OSM) mode.
9 POWER button
Switches the main power on/off.
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Side View.... Terminal Board L/R
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11
12
13
AC-IN
OUT
IN
RGB1
HIGH 75Ω
RGB2
VIDEOG B H/CS
V
R S-VIDEO
10 DIP SW
Sets the various modes of this unit.
11 RGB3 (DVI 29pin)
IN connector: Inputs a digital RGB signal. (TMDS)
Note:
This connector does not support analog input.
12 REMOTE (Mini jack)
IN jack: This jack connects the wired remote control.
THROUGH OUT jack: Outputs as is the remote
control signal that is connected to the REMOTE IN
jack.
* This is used when operating multiple monitors (i.e., of
this unit) with a single remote control.
13 EXTERNAL CONTROL (mini D-Sub 15 pin)
Controlled by the computer’s RS-232C interface.
IN connector: Used when operating this unit with
EXTERNAL CONTROL from a personal computer.
THROUGH OUT connector: Outputs as is the signal
that is input to the EXTERNAL CONTROL IN
connector.
14 CONTROL LOCK
When “CONTROL LOCK” is set to “ON”, the buttons
on the set’s control panel do not function.
14
15
16
17
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15 VIDEO
IN [BNC] connector (BNC): Inputs the video
(composite video signal).
IN [S] connector (DIN 4 pin): Inputs the S video (Y/
C separate signal).
* When connections are made to both the BNC connector
and the S video connector, the signal of the S video
connector has priority.
THROUGH OUT [BNC] connector (BNC): Outputs
as is the signal that is input to the VIDEO IN [BNC]
connector.
THROUGH OUT [S] connector (DIN 4 pin): Outputs
as is the signal that is input to the VIDEO IN [S]
connector.
16 RGB2 [R, G, B, H/CS, V] (BNC)
IN connector: Inputs the analog RGB signal.
The H/V composite signal is connected to the H/CS
connector.
THROUGH OUT connector: Outputs as is the signal
input to the RGB2 IN connector.
75Ω/HIGH switch: This switch selects the impedance
of the connector. It is usually used in the “75Ω” position.
17 RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15 pin)
IN connector: Inputs the analog RGB signal of a
personal computer, etc.
18 AC IN connector
Connects with the supplied power cable.
Insert the prongs completely.
* for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, tee
socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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POWER
ON
POWER
OFF
RGB 1
RGB 2
POSITION / CONTROL
RGB 3
EXIT
PROCEED
VIDEO
CONTRAST
RGB/VIDEO
BRIGHT
COLOR
VIDEO
TINT
SHARPNESS
VISUAL
NORMAL
RASTER
NORMAL
ID SELECT CLEAR
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1 POWER ON/OFF button:
Switches the power on/off.
(This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY lamp
of the main unit is off.)
2 Input selection buttons:
Select the input signal that will be displayed on the
screen.
VIDEO: Switches to the signal that is connected to the
VIDEO IN connector.
RGB1: Switches to the signal that is connected to the
RGB1 IN (mini D-sub 15-pin) connector.
RGB2: Switches to the signal that is connected to the
RGB2 IN (BNC type: R, G, B, H/CS, V) connector.
RGB3: Switches to the signal that is connected to the
RGB3 IN connector.
RASTER CONTROL (Screen Adjustment)
3 POSITION/CONTROL buttons (▲▼
§
©
):
Used for screen position adjustment and on-screen
manager (OSM) mode adjustment settings.
4 POSITION/CONTROL buttons (
§
©
):
Enable item selection and adjustments/settings.
ON SCREEN (Screen and Image Adjustment via Menu
Control)
5 PROCEED button:
Displays the main menu of screen and image
adjustments.
Press this button during the display of the main menu
to go to the sub menu.
6 EXIT button:
Exits the on-screen adjustments.
Press this button during the display of the sub menu to
return to the main menu.
VISUAL CONTROL (Image Adjustment)
7 CONTRAST button:
Adjusts the contrast of the RGB signal and the video
signal.
8 BRIGHT button:
Adjusts the brightness of the RGB signal and the video
signal.
9 COLOR button:
Adjusts the density of the video signal colors.
10 TINT button:
Adjusts the tint of the video signal.
(Does not function in the PAL or SECAM settings.)
2
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
16 17
3
5
13
15
Remote Controller
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1. Press and open the cover.
2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-)
indications inside the case.
3. Replace the cover.
Battery Installation and Replacement
The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries.
11 SHARPNESS:
Adjusts the fine screen quality of the video screen.
12 VISUAL NORMAL button:
Returns the screen adjustments to the default factory
visual settings.
13 RASTER NORMAL button:
Returns the screen adjustments to the default factory
raster settings.
14 ID SELECT:
Selects the ID number used when operating one unit at
a time with the remote control when settings of the set
ID have been made to the VIDEO WALL and main
unit.
15 CLEAR:
Deletes the ID number that was set with ID SELECT.
16 Remote control transmitter:
Transmits the remote control signal. (Used with the
wireless remote control.)
17 Remote jack:
Connects the supplied remote control cable when used
as a wired remote control.
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Using the wired remote control mode
Connect the included remote control cable to the remote
control's remote jack and "REMOTE IN" jack on the
monitor.
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.
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.
Note:
Do not connect the wired remote control to the REMOTE
THROUGH OUT jack. If doing so, the remote control
does not work.
Remote Control Cable
To Remote Jack
POWER
ON
POWER
OFF
RGB 1
RGB 2
POSITION / CONTR OL
RGB 3
EXIT
PROCEED
VIDEO
CONTRAST
RGB/VIDEO
BRIGHT
COLOR
VIDEO
TINT
SHARPNESS
VISUAL
NORMAL
RASTER
NORMAL
ID SELECT CLEAR
Approx.
7m/23ft
30˚ 30˚
POWER
ON
POWER
OFF
RGB 1
RGB 2
POSITION / CONTR OL
RGB 3
EXIT
PROCEED
VIDEO
CONTRAST
RGB/VIDEO
BRIGHT
COLOR
VIDEO
TINT
SHARPNESS
VISUAL
NORMAL
RASTER
NORMAL
ID SELECT CLEAR
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Setting details
On-off switching of on-screen display (OSM)
On-off switching of wireless remote control
Setting when shipped
On
On
Switch position
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Sync control mode
Automatic selection
PIn No.
1
2
3
4
Automatic
Manual 1 (Composite)
Manual 2 (Sync-on-green)
No.4
OFF
ON
OFF
Sync control setting
No.3
OFF
OFF
ON
Switch position
Making the DIP Switch Settings
Before connections are made, the DIP switch should be set to suit the application and
the system structure.
* DIP switches are moved up or down with something fine and pointed such as a
miniature screwdriver or the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Note:
Be sure to switch off the main power before making settings.
1 2 3 4
ON
DIP Switch Functions and Settings
Factory Default Settings
No. 1: On/off switching of on-screen display (OSM)
* Set to “ON” when performing adjustments and viewing displays with the on-screen
display.
Set to “OFF” when displays are not desired.
No. 2: On/off switching of wireless remote control
* When using multiple units under wireless remote control operation, the remote
control signal also enters other monitors and may control them at the same time.
Monitors for which the reception of the wireless remote control signal is not desired
should be set to “OFF.”
* Be sure to switch the units on when the wireless remote control is to be used.
Note:
that use of the wired remote control is not related to this setting.
Pin Nos. 3 and 4 Sync Control Settings
* These are settings of the input sync signals.
* When this unit is set to automatic, it automatically detects the separate sync,
composite sync, and green sync (sync-on-green).
Separate sync should be recognized automatically.
Note:
When both pins No. 1 and No. 2 are set “ON” the synchronization may be
disturbed. Do not set both these pins “ON.”
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Power Management Function
The power management function is an energy saving function that automatically reduces the power consumption of the
display when the keyboard or the mouse have not been used for a fixed period. The power management function of the
display becomes operational when the monitor is used with a personal computer based on the VESA DPMS and DVI
DMPM system.
When preparing to display a personal computer screen, check that the personal computer is properly connected to this unit
and that the personal computer power is on.
When the personal computer power is off, the power management function will be activated and this unit will be set to the
off mode.
For information about the power management setting method, see the operating system (OS) manual of the personal
computer you are using. To see the video when the power management function is operating, setting the input selection to
video will switch the function off.
Power Management Modes
There are three modes in the power management function.
* Standby mode
The standby mode is set when the horizontal sync signal from the personal computer is not input.
The image will be displayed immediately upon the input of the horizontal sync signal.
* Suspend mode
The suspend mode is set when the vertical sync signal from the personal computer is not input.
The image will be displayed about 4 seconds after the input of the vertical sync signal.
* Off mode
This unit is set to the off mode when the horizontal/vertical sync signals from the personal computer are not input.
The image will be displayed about 4 seconds after the input of the horizontal/vertical sync signal.
This is the only power management mode during RGB3 input. When there is no TMDS link, the off mode is set. (This
power state is equivalent to the DPMS “off” state.) Displayed approximately 4 seconds after the TMDS link is restored.
The color in which the STANDBY/POWER lamp lights indicates the mode (listed below) in which the unit is set.
Mode
Power ON
Standby
Suspend
OFF
* Standby suspend, off in the table is the condition that exists when power management is ON.
This is not the standby condition set by the remote control.
STANDBY/POWER lamp display
Green
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Orange
Not lit
Notes
----
Immediate return to normal display
15 W or less, returns to normal display in about 4 seconds
Maximum 8 W or less, returns to normal display in about 4 seconds
Remote control in standby mode
Power cord not connected
Power OFF
*
*
*
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Installation
Wiring Diagram
AC-IN
OUT
IN
RGB1
HIGH 75Ω
RGB2
VIDEOG B H/CS
V
R S-VIDEO
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
PlasmaSync 42/50PD1
IBM XGA/SuperVGA/VGA or
Compatibles or Macintosh G3 series
Macintosh or
Compatibles
Document camera VCR, Video copy
stand or Multimedia application
RGBcable (Supplied)
To mini D-SUB 15 Pin input
To R,G,B,H/CS, V inputs
(BNC)
To VIDEO IN inputs
Pin adapter for Macintosh
(not supplied)
RGBcable (Supplied)
To mini D-SUB 15 Pin input
To EXTERNAL CONTROL
(mini D-SUB 15 Pin input)
To RGB3 DVI 29pin
(not supplied)
Personal computer
with a digital
RGB (TMDS) output
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Connecting Your PC or Macintosh
Computer
Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your
PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 will enable you to display your
computer's screen image. All of these following display
standards are supported:
To connect to a PC, Macintosh or computer equipped with
an XGA/SuperVGA/VGA adapter or compatible graphics
adapter, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your monitor and computer.
2. If your PC does not support XGA/SuperVGA/VGA
you will need to install an XGA/SuperVGA/VGA
graphics board. Consult your computer's owner's
manual for your XGA/SuperVGA/VGA configuration.
If you need to install a new board, see the manual that
comes with your new graphics board for installation in-
structions.
3. Use the signal cable that’s supplied to connect your PC
or Macintosh computer to the RGB1 input terminal.
4. Turn on the monitor and the computer.
Note:
Refer to your computer's owner's manual for
more information about your computer's video output
requirements and any special identification or
configuring your monitor's image and monitor may
require.
Connecting Your VCR DVD or
Laser Disc Player
Use a composite video cable with BNC connector and
RCA video cables (not provided) to connect your VCR,
DVD or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 42/50PD1.
To make these connections, simply:
1. Turn off the power to your monitor and VCR, DVD or
laser disc player.
2. Connect one end of your video cable to the video out-
put connector on the back of your VCR, DVD or laser
disc player, connect the other and to the VIDEO input
terminal (BNC type) of the monitor.
NOTE: You will need a BNC to RCA adapter (not in-
cluded) to connect a video cable with an RCA pin jack to
the BNC input terminal of the PlasmaSync 42/50PD1.
3. Turn on the monitor and the VCR, DVD 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.
Note:
S-VIDEO IN terminals will take preference
over VIDEO IN terminals when a component is
connected to each terminal and S-VIDEO selected.
Connecting Your Document
Camera
You can connect your PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 to a document
camera. To do so, simply:
1.Turn off the power to your monitor and document
camera.
2.Use a standard video cable to connect your document
camera to the VIDEO input terminal(BNC-type) of the
monitor.
3.Turn on the 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 .
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 connec-
tions to the RGB3 IN (DVI) connector of the main unit.
Notes:
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 qual-
ity prescribed by DVI standards that is within 5
meters in length.
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Daisy-chaining Your monitors
The REMOTE IN/OUT terminals allow you to control
multiple monitors using one remote control.
Note:
The connection of more than three PlasmaSync
42/50PD1 or more with THROUGH OUT (VIDEO)
terminals may degrade image quality.
To do so:
When using the VIDEO inputs:
THROUGH OUT (VIDEO) Connections
1. Connect THROUGH OUT BNC or S-VIDEO OUT to
external components to relay the signal input at
VIDEO IN(BNC-type), or S-VIDEO IN.
When using the RGB inputs:
THROUGH OUT Connections
1. (RGB2): Connect the R.G.B.H/CS and V THROUGH
OUT terminals to relay the signal input at the R.G.B.H/
CS and V IN terminals.
2. Connect the REMOTE IN of the monitor to the RE-
MOTE OUT of the next monitor using the optional re-
mote cable.
Note:
''Plug and Play'' is not available for the RGB
2 BNC terminals.
Note:
A maximum of 3 units can used which a
cascade connection. (VIDEO, RGB2)
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Power
The main unit enters the standby mode when the AC cable
is plugged in.
This section describes how to select a computer or video
source and how to adjust the picture.
General Controls
Before you turn on your PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 ensure
that the computer or video source is turned on.
1)To adjust:
1. Turn On The Monitor
The power button is on the front panel of the monitor. By
turning this switch on, the POWER/STANDBY
indicator will turn to green and the monitor will become
ready to use. OSM is also usable from the front panel.
After you press the POWER OFF button on the remote
control, the monitor will go into its standby mode and the
POWER/STANDBY indicator will glow orange.
NOTE:
The set is set to the standby mode when the
power cord is plugged in.
2. Select The Computer Or Video Source
Press the “VIDEO” or “RGB 1” “RGB 2” or “RGB
3”(computer) button on the remote control to display
the image. Or press the button on the front panel to
select your video source: “VIDEO”, “RGB 1”, “RGB
2” or “RGB 3”.
NOTE 1:
In the U.S.A. the standard video signal
format is NTSC, therefore make sure that the AUTO
or NTSC is selected on OSM system control menu.
See page 41.
NOTE 2:
Select the over scan mode for VIDEO
display.
When the RGB input is used, the mode of the power
management function can only be in the off state.
In the absence of TMDS signal input, the unit will be
in the off state.
(The DVI standard DMPM Active-off power state is
equivalent to this.)
The picture will be projected about 4 seconds after
the TMDS signal input returns.
3. Adjust The Raster or The Picture Control.
You can adjust the raster such as the horizontal size,
vertical size and the brightness and contrast of the
image with the remote control.
4. Turning Off The monitor.
Press the POWER OFF button on the remote control or
press the POWER button on the front panel.
Operation
Adjustment of the Display
There are two methods of adjusting the screen/image using
the remote control. One way is direct adjustment by
pressing the various buttons and displaying the desired
adjustment screens. The other way is to select the menu
and display the adjustment screen. This is the menu control
adjustment.
When Using the Power Management Function
This unit is designed for use with power management
function of the VESA DPMS and DVI DMPM system.
When connected with a personal computer or other
equipment incorporating the power management software,
power consumption is reduced while the monitor is not
being used. During power management operation, the
STANDBY/POWER lamp changes color to orange or
yellow.
* The fan may stop during power management operation.
This does not indicate a failure.
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POSITION / CONTROL
Adjustment of the Display (Direct)
Press the buttons of the remote control to make direct
adjustments and settings. A press of the desired button will
show the adjustment display. The adjustment condition is
stored in memory even after the power is switched off.
Preparation: Select the input screen (VIDEO, RGB1,
RGB2, RGB3) that is to be adjusted, then input the signal
of the connected equipment.
Adjustment of the Screen
The adjustment of screen size is made easier when a
geometric shape such as a square is displayed.
Press the button to show the adjustment display. The display
will go off about 3 seconds after your finger is released
from the button.
Adjustment of the screen display position
Adjustment display of the up/down position
Adjustment display of the left/right position
Move left
Move up
Move right
Move down
Returning the Screen Adjustment
to the Factory Default Settings
(NORMAL)
The display position (POSITION) will return to the factory
default setting. At this time the following settings of the
menu control will also simultaneously return to the factory
default settings: auto picture, picture adjust, fine picture,
H/V-POSITION 1, H/V-POSITION 2, H-WIDTH (Multiple
Screens only), V-HEIGHT (Multiple Screens only), and
OSM location.
2. A press of the PROCEED button will reset the
adjustment.
To cancel the reset, press the EXIT button.
* Use the RASTER NORMAL button. A press of the
VISUAL NORMAL button will not return the screen
adjustment to the factory default setting.
* A press of the NORMAL button during the on-screen
display will return only the display item to the factory
default setting.
* H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 are not avail-
able at the time of RGB input when AUTO PICTURE is
turned on.
To adjust H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 at the
time of RGB input, turn off AUTO PICTURE.
RASTER
NORMAL
PROCEED
ABOUT TO PRESET
RASTER
PRESS:
'PROCEED' TO RESET
'EXIT' TO CANCEL
WARNING
V-POSITION
H-POSITION
▼MOVE DOWN MOVE UP ▲
§
MOVE LEFT MOVE RIGHT
©
1. Press the RASTER NORMAL button
The verification sub menu is displayed.
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Adjustment of the Image
Press the button to show the adjustment display. The display
will go off about 3 seconds after your finger is released
from the button.
Items adjusted with the VIDEO and RGB signals
Contrast adjustment (CONTRAST)
CONTRAST
Brightness adjustment (BRIGHTNESS)
BRIGHT
Color density adjustment
COLOR
VIDEO
Tint adjustment
TINT
Sharpness adjustment (SHARPNESS)
SHARPNESS
Image becomes fainter
Image becomes denser
Screen becomes darker Screen becomes brighter
Items adjusted with only VIDEO signals
Color becomes lighter Color becomes deeper
Screen is tinted toward red Screen is tinted toward green
Softer quality Sharper quality
VISUAL
NORMAL
Returning the Image
Adjustments to the Factory
Default Settings (NORMAL)
The contrast, brightness, color, tint, gamma, color temp
and sharpness adjustments com be returns to the factory
default settings. At this time, White Balance of the menu
control will simultaneously return to the factory default
setting.
1. Press the VISUAL NORMAL button
The verification sub menu is displayed.
2. A press of the PROCEED button will reset the
adjustment.
To cancel the reset, press the EXIT button.
* Use the VISUAL NORMAL button. A press of the
RASTER NORMAL button will not return the screen
adjustment to the factory default setting.
* A press of the NORMAL button during the on-screen
display will return only the display item to the factory
default setting.
PROCEED
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
ABOUT TO PRESET
VISUAL
PRESS:
'PROCEED' TO RESET
'EXIT' TO CANCEL
WARNING
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Adjustment of the Display (Menu Control)
Use of the on-screen display (OSM) function allows the setting of various fine adjustments to be made. The adjustment
details will be stored even when the power is switched off.
The on-screen display (OSM) function puts an adjustment display onto the screen and adjustments are made while viewing
this display.
List of Setting Details
Icon On-screen menu Sub menu Adjustment details
Visual Control Image adjustment (The display will differ between video
input selection and RGB input selection.)
Brightness adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Adjustment of the density of the colors
Tint adjustment
Sharpness adjustment
Adjustment of the gamma characteristics
(Adjusts the brightness of dark portions)
Brightness adjustment
Contrast adjustment
Adjustment of the gamma characteristics
(Adjusts the brightness of dark portions)
At time of video input selection
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Gamma
At time of RGB input selection
Brightness
Contrast
Gamma
H-Position
H-Position 1
H-Position 2
H-Width
Horizontal position adjustment 1
Horizontal position adjustment 2
Adjust when the screen position is unsuitable even
after making the adjustment with H-POSITION 1.
(Adjustment is not required with a standard signal.)
Horizontal enlargement ratio adjustment (Only for
Multiple Screens)
V-Position V-Position 1
V-Position 2
V-Height
Vertical position adjustment 1
Vertical position adjustment 2
Adjust when the screen position is unsuitable even
after making the adjustment with V-POSITION 1.
(Adjustment is not required with a standard signal.)
Vertical enlargement ratio adjustment (Only for Multiple
Screens)
Color Temp Color temperature adjustment
High
Low
White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment of bright images (high
brightness)
White balance adjustment of dark images (dark colors)
High
Low
At time of USER selection
Gain
Bias
OSM Location On-screen adjustment
On-screen horizontal position adjustment
On-screen vertical position adjustment
On-screen angle setting (Horizontal and vertical
display)
On-screen display OFF time setting
OSM H-Position
OSM V-Position
OSM Angle
OSM Display Time
Auto Picture Auto Picture
Mode
Picture ADJ
Fine Picture
Used to automatically adjust the clock frequency and
clock phase in personal computer screen adjustment.
Signal discrimination
Clock frequency adjustment
Clock phase adjustment
Normal
All Visual Normal
All Raster Normal
All Normal
Visual setting reset
Raster setting reset
Visual/Raster setting reset
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Display Mode Display mode display
Display source (VIDEO/RGB1,2,3)
Horizontal frequency (kHz)
Vertical frequency (Hz)
Polarity of horizontal sync
Neg./Pos. (Negative polarity/Positive polarity)
Polarity of vertical sync
Neg./Pos. (Negative polarity/Positive polarity)
Source Info:
H-Freq.:
V-Freq.:
H-Pol.:
V-Pol.:
Icon On-screen menu Sub menu Adjustment details
Long Life Mode 1
Long Life Mode 2
Gray Level
Set ID No.
RGB 3 ADJ
All Reset
Present Time Present Time
Timer ON/OFF time and mode settingTimer
VIDEO WALL Menu Multiple screens settings
Screen division setting
Screen division position setting
Screen Divider Setting
Position of Divider
Wide Mode
Color System
RGB Mode
Power On Mode
Power Manage
External Control
All Reset
Wide mode setting
Color system setting
RGB mode setting
Power ON mode setting
Power management setting
External control setting
Settings reset
Long life mode 1 setting
Long life mode 2 setting
Gray level setting
Set ID number setting
Set when the image of RGB 3 is in disorder.
Settings reset
HANDY 1
HANDY 2
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BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
GAMMA:2
Before Making Adjustments...
Adjust using the remote control buttons.
PROCEED button
Press to display the main menu.
Press in the main menu to display the sub menu.
EXIT button
Press in the main menu to turn off the display and exit.
Press during the display of the sub menu to return to the
main menu.
POSITION/CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons
Moves the cursor up or down and selects the adjustment
item.
POSITION/CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons
Moves the cursor left or right and selects an icon. Press
during the display of the sub menu to increase or decrease
the adjustment value (and the bar will lengthen or shorten
in the positive (+) or negative (-) direction).
VISUAL NORMAL button or RASTER NORMAL
button
Resets the adjustment value of the selected item in the menu
display. (Values return to the factory default settings.) When
a menu is not being displayed, all of the screen adjustments
or all of the image adjustment items are reset. (There are
two types of NORMAL functions: one is “RASTER” for
screen adjustments and the other is “VISUAL” for image
adjustments.)
POWER
ON
POWER
OFF
RGB 1
RGB 2
POSITION / CONTROL
RGB 3
EXIT
PROCEED
VIDEO
CONTRAST
RGB/VIDEO
BRIGHT
COLOR
VIDEO
TINT
SHARPNESS
VISUAL
NORMAL
RASTER
NORMAL
ID SELECT CLEAR
Operation of the On-screen Display
Sub menu
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
GAMMA:2
SOURCE INFO.
RGB1
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.
H-POL.
V-POL.
31.5kHz
60.0Hz
NEG
POS
Main menu
The items of the main menu are displayed as icons.
See Page 25 for details.
Display the next page Display the previous page
Display the adjustment value
Cursor
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To Reset the Adjustment Value (to
the Factory Default Setting) During
the Setting
1. Press the VISUAL NORMAL button or RASTER
NORMAL button.
The verification sub menu is displayed.
VISUAL
NORMAL
PROCEED
Automatic Storage
After the adjustment, the setting values are stored
automatically. Note that automatic storage is not available
in the following instance.
2. A press of the PROCEED button will reset the
adjustment.
To cancel the reset, press the EXIT button.
ABOUT TO RESET
*****
PRESS:
'PROCEED' TO RESET
'EXIT' TO CANCEL
WARNING
RASTER
NORMAL
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Adjustment of the Image (Visual Controls)
These controls adjust the brightness, contrast, color, tint,
and sharpness.
1. Align the cursor with icon (1).
Visual control screen
Icon (1)
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
At time of VIDEO selection At time of RGB1/2/3 selection
3. While watching the screen, press the
§
/
©
buttons
and adjust
4. Return to the main menu
EXIT
* To reset the adjustment value, press the VISUAL
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
POSITION / CONTROL
Becomes weaker Becomes stronger
Please use the table below as reference.
POSITION / CONTROL
Move left
Move up
Move right
Move down
Display (Adjustment details) Pressing the
§
button Pressing the
©
button
Brightness (Brightness adjustment) Screen becomes darker Screen becomes brighter
Contrast (Contrast adjustment) Image becomes fainter Image becomes denser
Color (Color density adjustment) Color becomes lighter Color becomes deeper
Tint* (Tint) Screen is tinted toward red Screen is tinted toward green
Sharpness (Sharpness adjustment) Softer quality Sharper quality
Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark portions) Normal Darker
Note:
When dark portions appear rough, adjust Gamma to provide an easy-to-view image.
*Tint cannot be adjusted when the video system selection switch is set to PAL or SECAM.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
GAMMA:2
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
GAMMA:2
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
GAMMA : 2
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
GAMMA:2
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* To reset the adjustment value, press the RASTER
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
* H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 are not
available at the time of RGB input when AUTO PIC-
TURE is turned on.
To adjust H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 at
the time of RGB input, turn off AUTO PICTURE.
* Horizontal and Vertical Position Controls
Both the horizontal and vertical position controls in
the OSM include a POSITION 1 and a POSITION 2
adjustment when an RGB signal is selected for
display. These two position controls provide access
to the entire raster position (POSITION 1) and a fine
adjustment within the raster (POSITION 2). First
adjust the POSITION 1 control to set the raster
position. After the raster position is set properly,
then select POSITION 2 to move the image as
desired within the POSITION 1 setting.
Adjustment of Screen Position (Horizontal)
Horizontal (H) Adjustment Screen
1. Align the cursor with icon (2)
Horizontal (H) adjustment screen
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
H-WIDTH: Horizontal enlargement ratio adjustment
(Displayed only with Multiple Screens)
Adjustment is possible only in multi mode.
H-POSITION 2 cannot be adjusted at the time of
VIDEO input.
H-POSITION 1: Horizontal position 1
H-POSITION 2: Horizontal position 2
Adjust when the screen position is unsuitable even after
making the adjustment with H-POSITION 1.
(Adjustment is not required with a standard signal.)
H-WIDTH: Horizontal enlargement ratio adjustment
(Displayed only with Multiple Screens)
Adjustment is possible only in multi mode.
H-POSITION 2 cannot be adjusted at the time of
VIDEO input.
3. While watching the screen, press the
§
/
©
buttons
and adjust
POSITION / CONTROL
4. Return to the main menu
EXIT
H-POSITION 1
H-POSITION 2
H-WIDTH
Icon (2)
H-POSITION 1
H-POSITION 2
H-WIDTH
§
MOVE LEFT MOVE RIGHT
©
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* To reset the adjustment value, press the RASTER
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
* H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 are not
available at the time of RGB input when AUTO PIC-
TURE is turned on.
To adjust H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 at
the time of RGB input, turn off AUTO PICTURE.
* Horizontal and Vertical Position Controls
Both the horizontal and vertical position controls in
the OSM include a POSITION 1 and a POSITION 2
adjustment when an RGB signal is selected for
display. These two position controls provide access
to the entire raster position (POSITION 1) and a fine
adjustment within the raster (POSITION 2). First
adjust the POSITION 1 control to set the raster
position. After the raster position is set properly,
then select POSITION 2 to move the image as
desired within the POSITION 1 setting.
Adjustment of Screen Position (Vertical)
Vertical (V) Adjustment Screen
1. Align the cursor with icon (3)
Vertical (V) adjustment screen
Icon (3)
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
V-HEIGHT: Vertical enlargement ratio adjustment
(Displayed only with Multiple Screens)
Adjustment is possible only in multi mode.
V-POSITION 2 cannot be adjusted at the time of
VIDEO input.
V-POSITION 1: Vertical position
V-POSITION 2: Vertical position
Adjust when the screen position is unsuitable even after
making the adjustment with V-POSITION 1.
(Adjustment is not required with a standard signal.)
V-HEIGHT: Vertical enlargement ratio adjustment
(Displayed only with Multiple Screens)
Adjustment is possible only in multi mode.
V-POSITION 2 cannot be adjusted at the time of
VIDEO input.
3. While watching the screen, press the
§
/
©
buttons
and adjust
POSITION / CONTROL
4. Return to the main menu
EXIT
V-POSITION 1
V-POSITION 2
V-HEIGHT
V-POSITION 1
V-POSITION 2
V-HEIGHT
§
MOVE DOWN MOVE UP
©
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* To reset the adjustment value, press the VISUAL
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
Color Temperature (COLOR TEMP)
This adjusts the color temperature.
1. Align the cursor with icon (4)
Color temperature adjustment screen
Icon (4)
2. Align the cursor with COLOR TEMP and set with
the
§
/
©
buttons.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
3. Return to the main menu
EXIT
Color temperature adjustment
HIGH : High
LOW : Low
USER : User setting
POSITION / CONTROL
Move left
Move up
Move right
Move down
COLOR TEMP
COLOR TEMP
HIGH LOW USER
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* To reset the adjustment value, press the VISUAL
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
Adjustment of the White Balance
This adjusts the white balance of bright images (Gain) and
dark images (Bias).
1. Align the cursor with icon (4)
Icon (4)
2. After selecting COLOR TEMP, align the cursor with
USER and press the PROCEED button.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
4. Return to the main menu
EXIT
POSITION / CONTROL
Becomes weaker
Move up
Becomes stronger
Move down
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
3. Align the cursor with Gain or Bias of the sub menu,
then make the adjustment with the
§
/
©
buttons
while watching the screen.
PROCEED
Color temperature adjustment screen
R-GAIN (WHITE LEVEL)
G-GAIN (WHITE LEVEL)
B-GAIN (WHITE LEVEL)
R-BIAS (BLACK LEVEL)
G-BIAS (BLACK LEVEL)
B-BIAS (BLACK LEVEL)
COLOR TEMP
HIGH LOW USER
PRESS 'PROCEED' FOR
GAIN / BIAS
SETTING
COLOR TEMP
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OSM adjustment screen
* The change will be stored when the menu is deleted.
To reset the adjustment value, press the RASTER
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To adjust another item, press the EXIT button.
Adjustment of the On-screen Display Position
1. Align the cursor with icon (5)
3. Exiting the adjustment
EXIT
POSITION / CONTROL
DOWN/LEFT
Move up
UP/RIGHT
Move down
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
2. Align the cursor with the desired item from the sub
menu and adjust.
Icon (5)
The OSM screen can be rotated 90º counterclockwise
for easy viewing in portrait mode by changing the OSM
ANGLE on the menu.
The display will change to the main menu.
Another press of the button will delete the main menu
and exit the adjustment.
OSM H-POS
OSM V-POS
OSM ANGLE
OSM DISPLAY TIME
OSM H-POS
OSM V-POS
OSM ANGLE
OSM DISPLAY TIME
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
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Setting the On-screen Display OFF Time
While using the on-screen display (OSM), the OFF time
setting functions to automatically turn off the on-screen
display when there is no input.
1. Align the cursor with icon (5)
2. Align the cursor with OSM DISPLAY TIME of the
sub menu and select the desired time
EXIT
POSITION / CONTROL
Changes to a
shorter OFF time
Move up
Changes to a
longer OFF time
Move down
Align with the inverted characters.
The following can be selected: 5 seconds, 10 seconds,
30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 120 seconds.
3. Return to the main menu
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
OSM adjustment screen
Icon (5)
* The factory default setting is 30 seconds.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
OSM H-POS
OSM V-POS
OSM ANGLE
OSM DISPLAY TIME
OSM H-POS
OSM V-POS
OSM ANGLE
OSM DISPLAY TIME
SECONDS :
5 10 30 60 120
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Adjustment of the Clock Frequency/Clock Phase
(AUTO PICTURE)
When AUTO PICTURE is set to ON, normally the clock
frequency adjustment and the clock phase adjustment are not
necessary, but this adjustment should be made when the automatic
adjustment cannot be made correctly.
Make the adjustment when a new signal has been input, when
vertical lines appear blurry, or if the image appears unclear.
H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 are not available at
the time of RGB input when AUTO PICTURE is turned on.
To adjust H-POSITION 1,2 and V-POSITION 1,2 at the
time of RGB input, turn off AUTO PICTURE.
1. Align the cursor with icon (6)
2. Align the cursor with AUTO PICTURE and set to OFF.
AUTO PICTURE: Automatically adjusts the screen
position, clock frequency, and clock phase when ON.
* The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
3. Align the cursor with the desired item using the
POSITION CONTROL
§
/
© buttons
.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
AUTO PICTURE adjustment screen
Icon (6)
AUTO PICTURE: ON/OFF
Select with POSITION CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
There is a transition to the screen below only when OFF.
MODE: NORMAL/WIDE
Select with the POSITION CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Clock phase adjustment
AUTO PICTURE : ON
MODE
: NORMAL
AUTO PICTURE : ON
MODE
: NORMAL
AUTO PICTURE : OFF
MODE
PICTURE ADJ
FINE PICTURE
: NORMAL
Clock frequency adjustment
Note:
•The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture features are
available only when the Auto Picture is off. The Picture
ADJ and Fine Picture features are not available for
Video or S-Video source.
•When the Auto Picture is on, the Picture ADJ and Fine
Picture adjustments are made automatically.
•The Picture Adjustment control allows you to fine tune
the computer image or to remove vertical banding that
might appear. This function adjusts the clock
frequencies that eliminate banding in the image.
•The Fine Picture adjusts the clock phase or reduces
video noise, dot interference or cross talk. (This is
evident when parts of the image appear to be
shimmering.) The Fine Picture adjustment may be
necessary when you connect your computer for the first
time and you have a blurred picture on the screen.
•If the displayed image is small with respect to the
original number of horizontal pixels (including cases
when the display area/lit area is small) when AUTO
PICTURE is turned on, it may take up to 6 seconds for
the image to be displayed.
Selecting Native Resolutions for 848 x 480, 852 x 480
and 640 x 480 input signals
There are two controls in the PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 OSM
menus that allow you to set the monitor to display
resolutions with 848, 852 and 640 horizontal dots in their
true resolutions. These are located under icon #13 (tools)
and icon #6 (auto).
When inputting an 848 x 480 signal, align the cursor with
icon # 13 (tools) at the top of the OSM window. Move the
cursor down to WIDE MODE and use the POSITION
LEFT/RIGHT control to select NORMAL. The monitor
will display the signal at 848 x 480. If FULL is selected,
the monitor will automatically expand the input signal to
853 x 480.
To choose between 640 x 480 and 852 x 480 resolutions
align the cursor with icon 6 (auto) at the top of the OSM
window, move the cursor down to MODE and...
Use the POSITION LEFT/RIGHT control to select WIDE
to display 852 x 480 in true resolution or to expand
(stretch) 640 x 480 to fill the screen from left to right.
Select NORMAL to display 640 x 480 resolution in its
standard 4:3 aspect ratio with vertical letterbox bars to the
right and left of the image.
After selecting the desired setting, go to the Auto menu,
set auto picture to OFF and use the Picture Adjust and
Fine Picture controls to adjust clock phase and frequency
to sharpen the image, if necessary.
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Normal Screen
Returns the user side image data of the mode currently
being input to the standard condition.
1.Align the cursor with icon (7)
2. Align the cursor with the desired item and press the
PROCEED button.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Icon (7)
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL▲ / ▼ buttons.
ALL RASTER NORMAL
* Initialization items
H-POSI 1,2, V-POSI 1,2, AUTO PICTURE, OSM
POSITION.
* The following items are added in multi mode:
Screen switching position, horizontal/vertical
enlargement ratio (H/V WIDTH)
ALL VISUAL NORMAL
Color, tint, sharpness, contrast, brightness, color
temperature, gamma.
ALL VISUAL NORMAL
ALL RASTER NORMAL
ALL NORMAL
ALL VISUAL NORMAL
ALL RASTER NORMAL
ALL NORMAL
PROCEED TO RESET
* Clock phase adjustment (Fine Picture)
Adjust the phase of the clock and adjust the (+) and (-)
buttons so that screen noise, flicker, and color infidelity
are minimized. First adjust the clock frequency, then
perform the clock phase adjustment.
Note:
Neither the clock frequency adjustment nor
the clock phase adjustment function are available at
the time of VIDEO and S-VIDEO input.
5. Return to the main menu
* To reset the adjustment value, press the RASTER
NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
EXIT
4. Make the various adjustments with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
* Clock frequency adjustment (Picture ADJ)
Adjust the clock frequency and adjust the width of
the image with respect to the screen.
The adjustment is made with a dot unit signal. Adjust
to the position at which vertical flickering disappears.
Screen display range
Image range width
POSITION / CONTROL
Go to operation 2 when continuing the adjustment
When image width is wide (i.e.,
clock frequency is high), narrow
the width with the (-) button.
When image width is narrow
(i.e., clock frequency is low),
widen the width with the (+)
button.
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EXIT
3. Return to the main menu
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
Next Page Screen
1. Moving the cursor to the next page icon (8) at the
right edge of the screen will move the display to the
second page.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Icon (8)
ALL VISUAL NORMAL
ALL RASTER NORMAL
ALL NORMAL
PROCEED TO RESET
Previous Page Screen
Icon (9)
SOURCE INFO.
RGB1
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.
H-POL.
V-POL.
31.5kHz
60.0Hz
NEG
POS
Previous Page Screen
1. Align the cursor with icon (9) at the very top to move
to the first page menu screen.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
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Information Screen
This permits a check on-screen of the resolution and data
of the signal that is currently being input.
1. Align the cursor with icon (10) on the second page of
the main menu and display the display mode.
* When video input is selected
SOURCE: VIDEO
MODE: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Note:
NTSCis processed as 4.43 NTSC.
Icon (10)
Information screen
* When RGB input is selected
SOURCE: RGB1, RGB2, RGB3
“NO SIGNAL” is displayed when there is no signal.
H-FREQ: Horizontal frequency (kHz)
V-FREQ: Vertical frequency (Hz)
H-POL: Polarity of the horizontal sync signal
Neg./Pos. (Negative polarity/Positive polarity)
V-Pol.:Polarity of vertical sync
Neg./Pos. (Negative polarity/Positive polarity)
2. Return to the main menu
* Settings cannot be reset.
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
* The vertical frequency that is displayed in the display
mode can have a slight difference with respect to the
actual vertical frequency of the connected input signal.
Vertical signals of between 60 Hz and 70 Hz have an
error of plus/minus 3 Hz. Vertical signals of 70 Hz or
greater have an error of plus/minus 5 Hz. The
frequency display of the display mode via the OSM
system should always be regarded as a guideline.
EXIT
SOURCE INFO.
RGB1
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.
H-POL.
V-POL.
31.5kHz
60.0Hz
NEG
POS
SOURCE INFO.
VIDEO
MODE : NTSC
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3. Align the cursor with SET and press PROCEED
* When the timer has been set, the LED will flash orange
every 3 seconds during remote control standby.
Timer Screen
This sets the date and time.
1. Align the cursor with icon (11) of the second page.
Icon (11)
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
2. Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to move to each of the year,
month, day, hour, and minute positions, and the
§
/
©
buttons to set the numbers.
POSITION / CONTROL
Numbers go
DOWN
Cursor moves in
the reverse direction
Number go UP
Cursor moves in
ordered direction
Setting range of date and time settings
Year: 1999 to 2099, Month: JAN to DEC, Day: 01 to 31
Hours: 00 to 24, Minutes: 00 to 59
PROCEED
PRESENT TIME
DATE : 1999. DEC 10
TIME : 22 : 30
SET
TIMER : OFF
PRESENT TIME
DATE : 1999. DEC 10
TIME : 22 : 30
SET
TIMER : OFF
Note:
Data can be maintained for about one
month by the built-in lithium battery even when the
AC cable is disconnected.
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Auto Timer Screen
This is used for setting the time mode for switching the
power ON/OFF.
1. Align the cursor with icon (11) of the second page.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Icon (11)
2. Align the cursor with TIMER and switch it ON with
the
§
/
©
buttons, then press the PROCEED button.
* The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL ▲ / ▼ buttons.
4. Use the ▲ / ▼ buttons to align the cursor with the
DATE screen position.
Auto Timer Screen
The sub menu is displayed.
6. Select the DATE input method from among DIRECT,
DAILY, and WEEKLY, then press the EXIT button.
The DATE display is as follows:
It is input in the format of JAN~DEC
**
in DIRECT
selection.
In the DAILY selection,
*
is displayed for daily.
In the WEEKLY selection, the input of Monday through
Sunday (on a weekly basis) is abbreviated to 3 characters
as listed below, and the fourth character is
*
.
MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN
* The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
EXIT
The cursor is moved up and down with the POSITION
CONTROL▲ / ▼ buttons.
PRESENT TIME
DATE : 1999. DEC 10
TIME : 22 : 30
SET
TIMER : OFF
PRESENT TIME
DATE : 1999. DEC 10
TIME : 22 : 30
SET
TIMER : ON
PRESS 'PROCEED' FOR
PROGRAM MENU
PROGRAM MENU
DATE
OCT30
JAN01
MON*
WED*
THU*
*
*
ON
10:10
22:15
15:45
09:00
08:15
13:30
21:00
OFF
13:00
24:00
19:00
11:00
10:00
14:30
22:00
MODE
VIDEO
INV
VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
RGB1
1. DIRECT
2. DAILY
3. WEEKLY
3. Press PROCEED for PROGRAM MENU.
5. Press PROCEED from PROGRAM MENU.
7. Push EXIT to return to PROGRAM MENU.
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9. Align the cursor with the MODE and set with the
§
/
©
button.
POSITION / CONTROL
DOWN
Cursor movement
UP
Cursor movement
* The left and right buttons change the following input
modes: VIDEO, RGB1 through RGB3, INV
10. Return to the main menu
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
EXIT
* When the cursor is in the DATE position, a press of
the remote control CLEAR button will clear only that
program.
(The CLEAR button is valid only when the cursor is
in the DATE position.)
* The function can be used in up to 7 programs and the
program contents of a program will be deleted after
exiting the program.
* When the Timer function is set, the POWER/
STANDBY indicator is blinking orange at intervals
of 3 seconds.
8. Align the cursor with the ON/OFF time and set with
the
§
/
©
button.
Auto Timer Screen
PROGRAM MENU
DATE
OCT30
JAN01
MON*
WED*
THU*
*
*
ON
10:10
22:15
15:45
09:00
08:15
13:30
21:00
OFF
13:00
24:00
19:00
11:00
10:00
14:30
22:00
MODE
VIDEO
INV
VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
RGB1
* The ON/OFF time is moved one digit at a time with
the up and down cursors, and the left and right buttons
change the number UP and DOWN.
PROGRAM MENU
DATE
OCT30
JAN01
MON*
WED*
THU*
*
*
ON
10:10
22:15
15:45
09:00
08:15
13:30
21:00
OFF
13:00
24:00
19:00
11:00
10:00
14:30
22:00
MODE
VIDEO
INV
VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
RGB1
Note:
•In the INV selection, the input mode starts up in
the last memory.
INV provides an inverse video screen display for
reducing burn-in. The input mode at this time will
be the input mode of the last memory.
•Set AUTO PICTURE to “OFF” when using
“INV”.
If AUTO PICTURE is set to “ON” when using
“INV”, the picture display position moves and the
“INV” function may not have the proper effect.
“INV” cannot be set for RGB3.
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Multiple Screens
Select the screen mode from among 1, 2, or 4 screens.
(Normally 1 is selected.)
VIDEO WALL can be achieved from two or four screens
with the sole use of the main unit.
For information about compatible signals, see the Signal
Preset Table of factory setting values on Page 49.
1. Align the cursor with icon (12) on the second page
Multiple Screens
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Icon (12)
2. Align the cursor using ▲ / ▼ buttons with the
SCREEN DIVIDER SETTING and use the
§
/
©
buttons to select 1 screen, 2 screens, or 4 screens.
Use the left and right cursors to change the setting
between 1 → 2 → 4 → in toggle fashion. (The initial
value is 1.)
POSITION / CONTROL
Move up
Move down
3. Align the cursor with POSITION OF SETTING and
set with the
§
/
©
buttons.
Nothing will be displayed when “1” is selected in the
SCREEN WALL MENU.
When “2” is selected, the icon of the right screen is
displayed.
There is no selection for the initial value.
When “4” is selected, the icon of the right screen is
displayed.
Use the right cursor button to go clockwise and select
screen 1 from among the 4 screens. Set the number to
“1” at the upper left, and display “1 to 4” going
clockwise.
There is no selection for the initial value.
4. Return to the main menu
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
EXIT
VIDEO WALL MENU
1. SCREEN DIVIDER
SETTING : 1
2. POSITION OF
DRIVER :
VIDEO WALL MENU
1. SCREEN DIVIDER
SETTING : 2
2. POSITION OF
DRIVER : NO.5
VIDEO WALL MENU
1. SCREEN DIVIDER
SETTING : 4
2. POSITION OF
DRIVER : NO.1
Screen selection:
2 Screens
4 Screens
No.5
No.6
No.1
No.4
No.2
No.3
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Other Setting Screens (1)
This allows the following settings: WIDE MODE, COLOR
SYSTEM, RGB MODE, POWER ON MODE, POWER
MANAGER, EXTERNAL CONTROL, HDTV SELECT,
and ALL RESET.
1. Align the cursor with icon (13) of the second page.
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
Other Setting Screens (1)
Icon (13)
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
POSITION / CONTROL
Move up
Move down
3. Press the
§
/
©
buttons and set
* The
§
/
©
buttons are used to switch the various
items in toggle fashion as described below.
* WIDE MODE:
NORMAL/FULL/STADIUM/ZOOM (Initial value:
NORMAL)
Note that only NORMAL/FULL area available in RGB
mode.
Selecting Native Resolutions for 848 x 480, 852 x 480 and
640 x 480 input signals
There are two controls in the PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 OSM
menus that allow you to set the monitor to display
resolutions with 848, 852 and 640 horizontal dots in their
true resolutions. These are located under icon #13 (tools)
and icon #6 (auto).
4. Return to the main menu
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more.
EXIT
WIDE MODE
COLOR SYSTEM
RGB MODE
POWER ON MODE
POWER MANAGER
EXTERNAL CONTROL
ALL RESET
: ZOOM
: AUTO
: STILL
: OFF
: OFF
: LAST MEM
WIDE MODE
COLOR SYSTEM
RGB MODE
POWER ON MODE
POWER MANAGER
EXTERNAL CONTROL
ALL RESET
: ZOOM
: AUTO
: STILL
: OFF
: OFF
: LAST MEM
This is used in signal discrimination at the time of
RGB input.
Note:
When a moving picture is displayed in still
picture mode, the screen will appear blurry.
* POWER ON MODE:
LAST MEM/VIDEO/RGB1/RGB2/RGB3 (Initial
value: LAST MEM (Last Memory))
* POWER MANAGER:
This means Power management of RGB input
ON/OFF (Initial value is OFF)
* EXTERNAL CONTROL:
OFF/1/2 (Initial value is OFF)
RS-232C can be used when “1” selected.
Open/Short control can be used when “2” is selected.
At time of RGB input
[MOTION]: Set when a scan converter or other
moving picture has been connected
[STILL]: Set when displaying a personal com-
puter screen
[DTV]: Set when using digital broadcast or
other sources with an RGB input
* COLOR SYSTEM:
AUTO/3.58 NTSC/PAL/SECAM/4.43 NTSC (Initial value:
AUTO)
* RGB MODE:
RGB MODE is displayed at the time of RGB input, RGB
MODE is not displayed at the time of video input.
Initial value : STILL
When inputting an 848 x 480 signal, align the cursor with
icon # 13 (tools) at the top of the OSM window. Move the
cursor down to WIDE MODE and use the POSITION
LEFT/RIGHT control to select NORMAL. The monitor
will display the signal at 848 x 480. If FULL is selected,
the monitor will automatically expand the input signal to
853 x 480.
To choose between 640 x 480 and 852 x 480 resolutions
align the cursor with icon 6 (auto) at the top of the OSM
window, move the cursor down to MODE and...
Use the POSITION LEFT/RIGHT control to select WIDE
to display 852 x 480 in true resolution or to expand (stretch)
640 x 480 to fill the screen from left to right. Select
NORMAL to display 640 x 480 resolution in its standard
4:3 aspect ratio with vertical letterbox bars to the right and
left of the image.
After selecting the desired setting, go to the Auto menu, set
auto picture to OFF and use the Picture Adjust and Fine
Picture controls to adjust clock phase and frequency to
sharpen the image, if necessary.
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Other Setting Screens (2)
This allows the following settings: LONG LIFE MODE 1/
2, GRAY LEVEL, SET ID NO, and ALL RESET.
1. Align the cursor with icon (14) of the second page.
Icon (14)
The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION
CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons.
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
POSITION / CONTROL
Move up
Move down
Note:
Selecting ALL RESET and pressing the
PROCEED button will display a warning screen and
pressing “PROCEED” further will change all the
settings of this screen to the initial values.
3. Press the ▲ / ▼ buttons and set
Select the various items with the left and right buttons
Burning reduction function
* LONG LIFE MODE 1: Switched ON/OFF with the
left and right buttons. (Initial value is OFF) → Holds
down the brightness of the screen.
* LONG LIFE MODE 2: Switched ON/OFF with the
left and right buttons. (Initial value is OFF) → Moves
the screen up, down, left, and right at fixed times.
* GRAY LEVEL: Select 1 to 3 with the left and right
buttons. (Initial value is 1) → Adjusts the brightness
of the non-displayed portion of the screen.
* SET ID No.: Select 1 to 256 with the left and right
buttons. (Initial value is ALL) → Displays ALL with
the remote control or CLEAR button.
4. Return to the main menu
* To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once
more.
EXIT
LONG LIFE MODE 1
LONG LIFE MODE 2
GRAY LEVEL
SET ID NO
RGB3 ADJ
ALL RESET
: OFF
: OFF
: 1
: ALL
: 1
LONG LIFE MODE 1
LONG LIFE MODE 2
GRAY LEVEL
SET ID NO
RGB3 ADJ
ALL RESET
: OFF
: OFF
: 1
: ALL
: 1
Previous Page Screen
Icon (9)
* Align the cursor with icon (9) at the very top to move
to the first page menu screen.
SOURCE INFO.
RGB1
H-FREQ.
V-FREQ.
H-POL.
V-POL.
31.5kHz
60.0Hz
NEG
POS
Notice - About RGB3 ADJ
If the image is not stable when in the RGB3 input mode,
switch the “RGB3 ADJ” number to 2 or 3. (Select the
mode at which the display is stable.)
The display position will change when the number is
changed; therefore, when using the unit with “AUTO PIC-
TURE” ON, switch it OFF and then back ON again to re-
turn the display position to its original location.
When using the unit with “AUTO PICTURE” OFF,
please perform the display position adjustment again.
Note:
The long life mode is designed to extend
the service life of the plasma panel and reduce
ghost images. It is not meant to prevent ghost im-
ages.
LONG LIFE MODE 2 cannot be set with multiple
screens operation.
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Set Selection Screen for Allotting ID Numbers to
Multiple Screens/Each Set
This sets the VIDEO WALL NO. and SET ID NO.
ID Selection Screen
2. Align the cursor with the desired item
ID SELECT
POSITION / CONTROL
Move up
Move down
ID Selection Screen
4. Return to the main menu
The display will go off when the EXIT button is pressed
or when the DISPLAY TIME setting time has elapsed.
3. Set to the desired value
POSITION / CONTROL
VIDEO WALL No.
* The POSITION CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons are used to
switch the numbers from 1 through 6.
* A press of the remote control CLEAR button causes
a reset. (Initial value is ALL)
SET ID No.
* The POSITION CONTROL
§
/
©
buttons are used to
enter numbers from 1 through 256. Note that entry of
numbers higher than 256 is not possible.
* A press of the remote control CLEAR button causes
a reset. (Initial value is ALL)
Note:
When both ID numbers have been set, the
priority order will be as described below.
VIDEO WALL > SET ID
EXIT
ID SELECT MENU
VIDEO WALL NO
SET NO
: 1
: 256
Numbers go DOWN
Number go UP
1. Press the ID SELECT button of the remote control
This displays the ID selection screen.
* This function prevents multiple sets from being
controlled at the same time when ID numbers have
been set to multiple screens/multiple sets and the
remote control is being used.
* Only sets with ID numbers that have been set with
this menu can be controlled. Note that the ID SELECT
button is valid regardless of the ID.
* This function is also valid when this set is controlled
via the RS-232C connector.
Press the EXIT button twice.
Press the EXIT button once to return to the main menu.
To delete the main menu, press the button once more.
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• Is a connected component set directly in front
or at the side of the display?
• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into a
power outlet?
• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?
• Has an ID number been set for the main unit?
• Are the remote controller’s batteries worn out?
• Is the remote controller pointed at the monitor,
or is there an obstacle between the remote con-
troller and the monitor?
• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light shin-
ing on the monitor’s remote control sensor?
• You are not within the effective operating
range.(Wireless)
• Incorrect setting of DIP SW (Wireless)
When in the EXT.CONTROL mode, the
remote control unit will not operate the
monitor.
The remote cable is piugged into the
REMOTE IN terminal (Wireless).
• Is the EXTERNAL CONTROL setting 1 or
2?
• Has an ID number been set for the main unit?
• Are the remote controller's batteries worn out?
• The front panel buttons of the main unit do
not function
• Is the monitor's power cord plugged into a
power outlet?
• Power outlet inactive.
Power of external equipment is not ON.
External equipment has been incorrecty
connected.
Incorrect input selection.
• 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 appropriate?
• Is the computer's resolution setting
appropriate?
• Horizontal and/or vertical sync signal is not
present when the Intelligent Power Manager
control is on.
• POWER/STANDBY indicatoris flashing red
• The temperature inside the main unit has be-
come 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.
• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power
outlet.
• Press the power button on the monitor to turn
on the power.
• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT button,
or set the ID number to ALL.
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Point the remote controller at the monitor’s re-
mote control sensor when pressing buttons, or
remove the obstacle.
• Eliminate the light by closing curtains, pointing
the light in a different direction, etc.
• Use the remote control unit within 30º left and
right of center (at a diatance of 22ft).
• Set Pin No.2 to ON.
Unplung the remote cable from the monitor.
• Use the remote control to set the EXTERNAL
CONTROL to OFF.
• Set an ID number with the ID SELECT button,
or set the ID number to ALL.
• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• The front panel buttons do not function during
Control Lock
• Plug the monitor's power cord into a power
outlet.
• Be sure wall switch is on and outlet has power.
Switch to ON or connect to an active AC outlet.
Correct all connections.
Press correct RGB1, RGB2, RGB3, or VIDEO
button.
• Adjust picture controls as needed.
Try 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.
• Turn on the computer's power.
• Connect source to the monitor.
• Operate the computer (move the mouse. etc.)
• Adjust the “RGB3 ADJ.” properly.
• Make the adjustment with the wide screen
setting.
• Set to the proper resolution.
• Check the input signal.
• The unit is OFF in the timer operation; this is
not a malfunction.
• Promptly switch off the power of the main unit
and wait until the internal temperature drops.
Symptom Checks
Remedy
In the following case, power off the monitor immediately and contact your dealer or authorized NEC Service Center.
The monitor turns off in 5 seconds after powering on and then the POWER/STANDBY indicater blinks. It indicaters that the power supply circuit or, one
more fans have been damaged.
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.
Picture is disturbed.
Remote control unit operates erroneously.
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 Picture is produced.
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
cantered.
Image is too large or too small.
Picture is unstable.
POWER/STANDBY indicator is lighted
in orange or yellow.
POWER/STANDBY indicator is blinking
in green.
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Specifications
Plasma Screen 42 inch Visual size (Diagonal), AC Drive type
Aspect ratio : 16:9
Optical filter coating
Display color : 16,770,000 colors 256 levels
RGB Input Terminals RGB 1 : mini D-SUB 15pin
RGB 2 : BNC (R,G,B, H/CS and V)
RGB 3 : Digital RGB (DVI 24+5pin: Not compatible with analog input.
Complies with DVI
Video : Analog 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms (Positive)
: Sync. : Separate Sync. TTL level, 0.7 - 4.0Vp-p/75 Ohms..........BNC only
Horizontal Sync. (Positive/Negative)
Vertical Sync. (Positive/Negative)
: Composite Sync. TTL Level (Positive/Negative)
: Composite Sync. On Green Video 0.3Vp-p (Negative)
RGB Output Terminals BNC (R,G,B, H/CS and V)
THROUGH OUT RGB THROUGHOUT (RGB2 only)
Video Input Terminals 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced (BNC-Jack), Composite video signal, Sync-negative.
VIDEO Y : 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Sync-negative.
S-VIDEO C : 0.28Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Color burst level.
Video Output Terminals
THROUGH OUT 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced (BNC Jack), Composite video signal, Sync-negative.
THROUGH OUT (S-VIDEO) Y : 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Sync-negative.
C : 0.28Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Color burst level.
External Control mini D-SUB 15pin (IN/THROUGH OUT)
(IN/THROUGH OUT) Open/Short, RS-232C Control
Synchronization Range Horizontal : 15.5 to 63.98 KHz (automatic : step scan)
Vertical : 46.0 to 85.0 Hz (automatic : step scan)
Maximum Resolution RGB : 853( H) X 480(V) pixels
Power Supply 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Current Rating 5.6A (maximum)
Power consumption 430W (typical)
Dimensions 39.3(W) x 23.4(H) x 4.5(D) inches / 998(W) X 595(H) X114(D) mm
Weight 72.7lbs/33kg
Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature : 0 to 40
Humidity : 20 to 80%
Altitude : 0 to 6233 feet(1900m)
Storage Temperature : -10 to 50
Humidity : 10 to 90%
Altitude : 0 to 9842 feet(3000m)
Regulations : UL/C-ULApproved (UL 1950/CSA 950)
DOC Canada requirements
Meets FCC class A requirements
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
PlasmaSync 42PD1
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Plasma Screen 50 inch Visual size (Diagonal), AC Drive type
Aspect ratio : 16:9
Optical filter coating
Display color : 16,770,000 colors 256 levels
RGB Input Terminals RGB 1 : mini D-SUB 15pin
RGB 2 : BNC (R,G,B, H/CS and V)
RGB 3 : Digital RGB (DVI 24+5pin: Not compatible with analog input.
Complies with DVI
Video : Analog 0.7Vp-p/75 Ohms (Positive)
: Sync. : Separate Sync. TTL level, 0.7 - 4.0Vp-p/75 Ohms..........BNC only
Horizontal Sync. (Positive/Negative)
Vertical Sync. (Positive/Negative)
: Composite Sync. TTL Level (Positive/Negative)
: Composite Sync. On Green Video 0.3Vp-p (Negative)
RGB Output Terminals BNC (R,G,B, H/CS and V)
THROUGH OUT RGB THROUGHOUT (RGB2 only)
Video Input Terminals 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced (BNC-Jack), Composite video signal, Sync-negative.
VIDEO Y : 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Sync-negative.
S-VIDEO C : 0.28Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Color burst level.
Video Output Terminals
THROUGH OUT 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced (BNC Jack), Composite video signal, Sync-negative.
THROUGH OUT (S-VIDEO) Y : 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Sync-negative.
C : 0.28Vp-p, 75 Ohms unbalanced, Color burst level.
External Control mini D-SUB 15pin (IN/THROUGH OUT)
(IN/THROUGH OUT) Open/Short, RS-232C Control
Synchronization Range Horizontal : 15.5 to 63.98 KHz (automatic : step scan)
Vertical : 46.0 to 85.0 Hz (automatic : step scan)
Maximum Resolution RGB : 853( H) X 480(V) pixels
Power Supply 100-120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Current Rating 5.6A (maximum)
Power consumption 430W (typical)
Dimensions 47.8(W) x 28.6(H) x 5.1(D) inches / 1214(W) X 727(H) X129(D) mm
Weight 101.4lbs/46kg
Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature : 0 to 40
Humidity : 20 to 80%
Altitude : 0 to 6233 feet(1900m)
Storage Temperature : -10 to 50
Humidity : 10 to 90%
Altitude : 0 to 9842 feet(3000m)
Regulations : UL/C-ULApproved (UL 1950/CSA 950)
DOC Canada requirements
Meets FCC class A requirements
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
PlasmaSync 50PD1
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Appendix
Signal Identification For Raster Preset
VIDEO NTSC*1
VIDEO PAL*1 VIDEO SECAM*1
640 X 240 (15.734kHz/59.94Hz)
768 X 288 (15.557kHz/50.39Hz)
640 X 400 (31.469kHz/70.086Hz)
640 X 480 (31.469kHz/59.94Hz)
640 X 480 (35kHz/66.667Hz)
640 X 480 (37.861kHz/72.809Hz)
640 X 480 (37.5kHz/75Hz)
640 X 480 (43.269kHz/85.008Hz)
640 X 480 (39.375kHz/75Hz)
800 X 600 (35.156kHz/56.25Hz)
800 X 600 (37.879kHz/60.31Hz)
800 X 600 (48.077kHz/72.188Hz)
800 X 600 (46.875kHz/75Hz)
800 X 600 (53.674kHz/85.061Hz)
832 X 624 (49.725kHz/74.55Hz)
852 X 480 (31.722kHz/59.966Hz)
848 X 480 (31.02kHz/60Hz)
1024 X 768 (56.476kHz/70.069Hz)
1024 X 768 (60.023kHz/75.029Hz)
1024 X 768 (68.677kHz/84.997Hz)
1024 X 768 (60.24kHz/74.93Hz)
768 X 576 (31.389kHz/50Hz)
640 X 480 (31.47kHz/59.9Hz)
VU-6010 NTSC*2
VU-6010 PAL*2
IBM 400@70Hz*3
VESA 480@60Hz
MAC @13''*6
VESA 480@72Hz
VESA 480@75Hz
VESA 480@85Hz*4
XGA-2 480@75Hz
VESA 600@56Hz
VESA 600@60Hz
VESA 600@72Hz
VESA 600@75Hz
VESA 600@85Hz*4
MAC @16''*6
I/O data wide*5
VGA WIDE (NEC1)
VESA 768@70Hz
VESA 768@75Hz
VESA 768@85Hz*4
MAC @19''*6
IDC-3000G PAL625P
IDC-3000G NTSC 525P
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-
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STILL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
MOTION
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
Factory
settings
User
settings
RGB
MODE
-
-
NORMAL
-
-
NORMAL
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
WIDE
-
-
-
-
-
-
NORMAL
MODE*7
-
-
NEG
NEG
NEG
NEG
POS/NEG
NEG
NEG
POS
NEG
POS
POS
POS
POS
POS
POS/NEG
NEG
POS
NEG
POS
POS
POS/NEG
NEG
NEG
-
-
NEG
NEG
NEG
NEG
NEG
NEG
POS
NEG
POS
POS
POS
POS
POS
NEG
POS
NEG
POS
POS
NEG
NEG
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Sync polarity
Ver
Hor
Ver
Hor
*1 Convert to 640 dots x 480 lines and display.
*2 These signals cannot be displayed in the RGB3 input mode.
*3 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center.
*4 The picture will be shaky when the moving images of video games, etc., are input. (In this case set the refresh rate to 75 kHz or less.)
*5 Only when using an I/O DATA graphic accelerator board.
*6 Use a separately sold signal adapter (mini D-Sub 15-pin) when connecting to a Macintosh computer.
For some models, make the mini D-Sub 15-pin connection using the included RGB signal cable.
*7 Make the settings to display these signals. The signals will not be displayed properly unless the correct settings are made.
*The resolution deteriorates in comparison with the original image because the image of 640 dots x 480 lines is converted to 853 dots x 480 lines and displayed.
*At the time of video input, video signals derived from poor recording conditions may give rise to a disturbed screen image.
*The sync may be disturbed when non standard signals other than the aforementioned are input.
*Multiple screens (2 screens) can only display signals having an aspect ratio of 4:3. *3 Cannot be used with multiple screens.
*With digital inputs some signals are not accepted.
*852 dot by 480 line signals are displayed with this resolution.
*848 dot by 480 line signals are displayed at a resolution of 848 dots by 480 lines when “NORMAL” is selected, and converted to 853 dots by 480 lines when “FULL” is selected.
Resolution
(horizontal frequency/vertical frequency)
Presence/absence of sync
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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
Ground
Ground
Red ground
Green ground
Blue ground
No connection
Sync signal ground
Ground
Bi-directional DATA (SDA)
Horizontal or composite sync
Vertical sync
Data clock
1
2
34
5
11
12
13
1415
6
7
8
9
10
Signal level
VIDEO signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog)
Sync signal : TTL level
Pin Configuration and Signal Level of mini D-Sub 15-Pin (Analog) Input Connector
RGB 1
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
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
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)
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1
2
34
5
11
12
13
1415
6
7
8
9
10
EXTERNAL CONTROL
Pin No.
1 to 3
4
5 and 14
6 to 8
9 and 10
11
12
13
15
Function
Not used
Power ON/OFF
Open
ON
Established
OFF
Input switching
The input mode is switched by the combination of pin num-
bers 5 and 14.
Not used
Ground
TXD (RS-232C)
RTS
RXD (RS-232C)
CTS
Input Pin No. 5 Pin No. 14
VIDEO Open Open
RGB1 Ground Open
RGB2 Open Ground
RGB3 Ground Ground
Application
These specifications are applicable to NEC plasma monitors (including 42- and 50-inch types) and communications con-
trol from external equipment.
Connections
Connections should be made as described below.
1) Display-side connector: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector
*A maximum of 4 units can used with a cascade connection.
External equipment
e.g., Personal computer
2) External equipment side connector: Serial port (RS-232C) connector
See the specifications of the connected equipment for information about the type of connector and pin assignment.
Function and Pin Configuration of the External Control Connector
PDP1 Display PDP4 DisplayPDP3 DisplayPDP2 Display
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8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit 8bit
Command 1
UNIT ID 1
UNIT ID 2
Command 2
Data length
Data
Check Sum
Command 1
Together with Command 2, this is a number that distin-
guishes the various commands.
For ACK, when bit 2 and bit 3 are both “1”, reception of a
supported command or data is indicated. When bit 2 is
“0”, reception of an unsupported command or data is in-
dicated.
Bit 0 and bit 1 should be set as described below.
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
Unit ID 1 and Unit ID 2
1) Unit ID1: Sets a number corresponding to the various
sets ID (1 through 6) when multiple screens are se-
lected, and to 1 through 256 at the time of set ID selec-
tion. “00H” must be output when the ID is not set.
2) Unit ID2: Makes settings on the occasion of simulta-
neously operating all sets connected in cascade at the
time of multiple screen mode and at the time of set ID
selection.
Selection of all sets: FFH
At time of regular setting: 00H
bit0
0
0
1
1
bit1
0
1
0
1
Communication Format
When multiple screens are selected
Not used
At time of set ID selection
At time of regular use
Command 2
Together with Command 1, this is a number that distin-
guishes the various commands.
Check Sum (CKS), Error Processing, and ACK
1) Checks for receive data incorporate both the following
checksum and RS-232C (odd) parity.
The checksum comprises the following aspects of one
transmitted or received frame: Command 1, Unit 1 and
2, Command 2, data length, and the lower order 8 bits
of the total data.
2) Error Processing
(1)When the communications interval is 4 ms or
greater, the arrival of a subsequent Command 1
will be recognized. If meaningful data cannot be
discerned at this time, that data will not be recog-
nized.
(2) When the receive data error, checksum error, and
the receive data could not all be taken in, ACK is
not returned.
3) Returning an ACK
When command processing exceeds 0.5 seconds fol-
lowing command reception, an ACK1 for which bit 3
of Command 1 has been set to “0” (during command
processing) is returned every 0.5 seconds until com-
mand processing is completed. When command pro-
cessing is completed, an ACK2 for which bit 3 of
Command 1 has been set to “1” (at the end of com-
mand processing) is returned every 0.5 seconds until
command processing is completed. Bit 1 of Command
1 is set to 0 ; when the UA2 setting is FFH, it becomes
possible to simultaneously operate all sets connected
in cascade and as a result, ACK is not returned.
Communications Flow
When various commands are sent from a personal com-
puter (PC) or other external equipment, the display is al-
ways ready to receive them.
Note that resending of the command is recommended
when an ACK is not returned from the display within 1.5
seconds.
Plasma display
Various commands
ACK
Check Sum Example
9FH 40H 4FH 01H 01H 30H
Command 1 Unit ID Command 2 Data Length Data Check Sum
Total 130H
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Personal computer
PC or other external equipment
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57
58
59
60
61
62
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Cabinet dimensions
PlasmaSync 42PD1
39.3''(998)
23.4''(595)
17''(432)
1.4''(35.8)1.4''(35.8)
19.85''(504.08)
4.5''
(114)
4.4''
(112)
Unit : inch(mm)
PlasmaSync 50PD1
47.8''(1214)
28.6''(727)
20.8''(528)
1.4''(35.8)1.4''(35.8)
25.06''(636.45)
5.1''
(129)
5.0''
(127)
NEC Technologies, Inc.
1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500
Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248
Printed in Japan
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