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Contents:
Product Description and Notes Page 1
Ventilation Requirements
Page 2
Display Dimensions
Front, Top & Bottom
Page 3
Rear
Page 4
Left & Right Side
Page 5
Display Dimensions w/Optional Speakers and Stand
Page 6
Dimensions w/Optional Wall Mount
Page 7
Dimensions w/Optional Ceiling Mount
Page 8
Connections Page 9
Control Codes
Page 10
Product Description
Type: Plasma Display Screen Surface: Anti-Reflective/Anti-Glare
Resolution: 853x480 Dimensions: 40”(W) x 24”(H) x 3.9”(D)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Weight: 59.5 lbs
Color Correction: AccuCrimson Color Filter FCC: Class B
Notes
This document is intended to be used as a reference guide to supply useful information for a design or installation. It is not intended to
be a step-by step procedure for installation.
Any ceilings or walls must be strong enough to support the display and the installation must be in accordance with any local
building codes. All mounts should make secure contact to wood studs.
4:3 sources can be displayed on the 16:9 screen in either normal aspect ratio with bars on the left or right, or stretched horizontally to
fill the screen using the menus (see “Aspect Modes” in menus and user manual).
Distances are in inches, for millimeters multiply by 25.4.
Distances may vary ±5%.
Maximum Tilt Angles
Below are the maximum angles that the display can be tilted in landscape mode
Landscape 30°
Max Tilt
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Ventilation Requirements (all models)
Dimensions below are minimum required for proper ventilation.
NOTE: The ventilation space should not be covered or closed off at the front of the opening. If for some reason the
opening needs to be covered, other means of ventilation will need to be incorporated into the design. Contact NEC for
design review and recommendations.
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Display dimensions
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Ventilation Openings
Control Buttons
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
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AC Inlet
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Display dimensions (cont.)
AC IN
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8.78 1.65 19.21 1.65 8.78
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Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
1.67 17.52 1.67
PC mounting point
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Display dimensions (cont.)
VIDEO
(IN/OUT)
V1
V3
V2
AUDIO1
L(MONO)
R
Y
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
DVD1/HD1
AUDIO2
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO3
L(MONO)
R
R/Cr/Pr G/Y B/Cb/Pb HD VD
RGB2/DVD2/HD2
RGB1
(IN/OUT)
RGB3
DVI(Digital RGB) OUTIN
REMOTEExternal Control
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1.97
Ventilation Openings
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Dimensions with optional speakers and stand
TOP VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
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Dimensions with optional Ceiling Mount Kit (4250CMK)
20.87
4.57
8.03
Note: Optional Accessories
not included with 4250CMK
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Connections
VIDEO
(IN/OUT)
V1
V3
V2
AUDIO1
L(MONO)
R
YCb/Pb
Cr/Pr
DVD1/HD1
AUDIO2
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO3
L(MONO)
R
R/Cr/Pr G/Y B/Cb/Pb HD VD
RGB2/DVD2/HD2
RGB1
(IN/OUT)
RGB3
DVI(Digital RGB)
OUTIN
REMOTEExternal Control
Control Buttons
AC Inlet
Ext. Speaker Connections
Power Switch
Located at right side of display
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Control Codes
Function Code Data
POWER ON 9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 4FH 00H CEH
INPUT SWITCH VIDEO1 (BNC) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 01H 08H
VIDEO2 (RCA) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 02H 09H
VIDEO2 (S-Video) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 03H 0AH
DVD1/HD1(RCA/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 05H 0CH
DVD2/HD2 (5BNC/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 06H 0DH
RGB1 (15pin HD) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 07H 0EH
RGB2 (5BNC/RGB) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 08H 1FH
RGB3 (DVI) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 0CH 13H
AUDIO MUTE ON 9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H BDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H BEH
PICTURE MODE NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 01H CBH
THEAT.1 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 02H CCH
THEAT.2 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 03H CDH
DEFAULT DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 04H CEH
BRIGHT DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 05H CFH
SCREEN MODE: STADIUM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 02H 13H
ZOOM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 03H 14H
NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 04H 15H
FULL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 05H 16H
2.35:1 DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 0AH 1BH
AUTO PICTURE ON DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 00H 4DH
OFF DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 01H 4EH
CINEMA MODE ON DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 01H 82H
OFF DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 02H 83H
NOTE: Contact your NEC rep for codes not listed.
NOTE: Use a cross/reverse/null modem cable.
Cable Connection
Communication Protocol:
Interface: RS-232C Parity: Odd
Communication: Asynchronous Stop Bit: 1 bit
Baud Rate: 9600 bps Communication Code: Hex
Data Length: 8 bits
PC Control Connector (D-Sub 9P)
NOTE: If so desired, jumper “Request to send” and “Clear to Send” together on both ends of the cable to simplify cable connection. These
connections are not required. The only connections required are pins 2 (RxD), 3 (TxD) and 5 (GND).
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