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CONFIDENTIAL USER'S MANUAL PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor Model Information For the operation of your plasma monitor, refer to “Operation Manual”. NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
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CONFIDENTIAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (61XM2A/S) Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with 2. Keep these instructions. recommended international global safety standards for 3. Heed all warnings. tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design. 4.
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CONFIDENTIAL PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ (61XM2A/S) A lire avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil 1. Lire ces instructions. 17. Tous les téléviseurs doivent être conformes aux normes 2. Garder ces instructions. inter-nationales de sécurité préconisées pour les 3. Respecter tous les avertissements. propriétés de sta-bilité...
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CONFIDENTIAL Important Information Warning NOTE: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. Equipment ANSI/NFPA 75.
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CONFIDENTIAL Recommandations importantes Avertissement Attention Ne pas utiliser dans une salle d’ordinateurs telle que définie Le 61XM2A/S est fait pour être utilisé avec les accessoires dans la Norme pour la protection des ordinateurs optionnels suivants. Toute utilisation avec d’autres électroniques/appareils de traitement des données ANSI/ accessoires optionnels peut entraîner une instabilité...
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• 720 480I @ 59.94/60Hz Power Consumption 540W (typical) Note: In some cases a signal on the plasma monitor may not be displayed Dimensions 57.9 (W) 34.7 (H) 4.7 (D) inches properly. The proglem may be an inconsistency with standards from 1470 (W) 880 (H) 119(D) mm the source equipment (DVD, Set-top box, etc...).
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CONFIDENTIAL Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for * 2, 3, 4 • When the screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in the original resolution. •...
CONFIDENTIAL *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 This signal is converted to a 1024 dots 640 lines signal. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dots 768 lines signal. *5 Normally the RGB select mode suite for the input signals is set automatically.
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CONFIDENTIAL PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor Operation Manual For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to “Model Information”. NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
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CONFIDENTIAL Introduction Introduction to the PlasmaSync Contents of the Package Plasma Monitor Plasma monitor NEC’s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge Power cord visual technology and sophisticated design. At each inch, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync™ certainly makes a big Remote control with two AAA Batteries impression.
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No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active...
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7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually operation take the following measures to reduce the decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.
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CONFIDENTIAL Recommandations importantes Précautions Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité Veuillez lire avec attention ce manuel avant d’utiliser le moniteur à plasma et le conserver accessible pour s’y référer Ce moniteur à plasma a été conçu et fabriqué pour ultérieurement.
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CONFIDENTIAL Pour éviter des dommages et prolonger la durée de Méthode de nettoyage du moniteur à plasma: service de l’appareil: 1. Nettoyer le panneau avant et le cadre en procédant à l’aide 1. N’utiliser qu’une source d’alimentation de 120 V 50/ d’un chiffon doux et sec.
CONFIDENTIAL Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ..1 Image Adjust Settings Menu ........22 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting ..1 Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj ..22 Option1 Settings Menu ........... 23 How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for safety metal fittings ..........
CONFIDENTIAL How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See 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.
CONFIDENTIAL Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY MENU/ENTER DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY LEFT/ - RIGHT/ + MENU/ENTER DOWN /EXIT q Power t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Turns the monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image.
CONFIDENTIAL Rear View/ Terminal Board A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin) Connect the included power cord here. Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc. here. This input can be used for Input or Output. (see B EXT SPEAKER L and R page 10) Connect speakers (optional) here.
CONFIDENTIAL w RGB/PC Remote Control Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 RGB: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC3 COMP. : POWER STANDBY RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.
CONFIDENTIAL !5 MULTI Battery Installation and Replacement Not functional for the models covered in this manual. Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. !6 SELECT Not functional for the models covered in this manual. 1.Press and open the cover.
CONFIDENTIAL Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor When the cable is connected, the mode automatically and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately switches to wired remote control.
To video inputs on the plasma monitor Document Camera DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor Personal computer with a digital signal output 3-22...
5. Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer. connect the other end to the Video input on your plasma 6. If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, monitor. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to...
CONFIDENTIAL Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 (TMDS can be used for one link only.)
CONFIDENTIAL Creating a video wall With buit-in matrix display capability, you can create a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. • Connect signal cables and remote cables as shown below. Video signal RGB/DVD/HD signal BNC connector BNC connector VIDEO Signal RGB signal/ RCA phono plug DVD/HD signal VIDEO Signal...
CONFIDENTIAL Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2.
CONFIDENTIAL OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 2. The off timer is canceled. 90 or 120 minutes.
CONFIDENTIAL WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation ZOOM size screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Wide Screen Operation with FULL size screen Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Controls (On Screen Menu) Menu Operations 5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the The change is stored until you change it again. screen as shown on the diagram. 6.
CONFIDENTIAL Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. ←→ button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the :Menu items in a ruled box are available when the ADVANCED OSM is set to ON. Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3...
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CONFIDENTIAL Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESET REFERENCE OPTION2 PWR. MGT. OFF←→ON CINEMA MODE OFF←→ON LONG LIFE AUTO/LOCK 1/LOCK 2/LOCK 3 ORBITER AUTO 1 AUTO 2 MANUAL H-DOT/V-LINE/TIME INVERSE WORKING TIME/WAITING TIME WHITE SCREEN WIPER WORKING TIME/WAITING TIME/SPEED...
CONFIDENTIAL Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room Adjusting the picture There are four picture modes that can be used effectively The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be according to the environment in which you are viewing adjusted as desired.
CONFIDENTIAL Reducing noise in the picture Setting the color temperature Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture display.
CONFIDENTIAL Making the Low Tone adjustments 6. Adjust the white balance using the buttons. This feature allows more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the MAIN MENU (1/2), then perform the following operations.
CONFIDENTIAL Adjusting the colors Audio Settings Menu Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. balance and audio input select You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to the sky, etc.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Image Adjust Settings Menu Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj input. The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1”...
CONFIDENTIAL Option1 Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen menu When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF” This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. IMAGE ADJUST Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSM off ASPECT MODE FULL V-POSITION H-POSITION 1.
CONFIDENTIAL Checking the signal being transmitted to “V” OPTION1 RGB1 terminal BNC INPUT D-SUB INPUT Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB SELECT AUTO HD SELECT RGB1 terminal. 1080B INPUT SKIP ALL RESET It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. 1024 768 SEL.
CONFIDENTIAL Information Information RGB SELECT modes HD SELECT modes One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to These 3 modes are not displayed in correct image display the following signals correctly. automatically. AUTO ....Select the suitable mode for the 1080B ....
CONFIDENTIAL Resetting to the default values Option2 Settings Menu Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, Setting the power management for computer AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to the images factory default values. This energy-saving (power management) function Refer to page 16 for items to be reset.
CONFIDENTIAL POWER/STANDBY indicator Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, Power POWER/ Power Description Turning the picture management STANDBY management back on positive/negative mode and screen wiper are adjusted to mode indicator operating status reduce burn-in of the screen.
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CONFIDENTIAL LOCK1, 2, 3 ..Sets maximum brightness. • H-DOT The brightness level decreases in the →1 DOT ↔ 2 DOT ↔ ..↔ 19 DOT ↔ 20 DOT← order of LOCK 1, 2, 3. LOCK 3 provides minimum brightness. •...
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CONFIDENTIAL Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE SCREEN WIPER Set a time duration. When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts at a constant speed.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Information Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the Setting the time screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. WORKING TIME ..
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the signal and black level for DVI Information signal S1/S2 settings Choose the signal for the DVI connector (PC or STB/ DVD) and set the black level. AUTO ..Adjusts the screen size automatically This setting is possible only in the HDCP compatible according to the S1/S2 video signal.
CONFIDENTIAL Option3 Settings Menu • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON ↔ OFF Using the timer • Day This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF →SUNDAY ↔ MONDAY ↔ ..↔ FRIDAY ↔ SATURDAY← automatically at a set time. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ •...
CONFIDENTIAL FUNCTION ..... Set the LONG LIFE function. PROGRAM TIMER This sets the day and time at which the power will be To reset the program switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. Align the cursor with the DATE field that you wish to Example: Setting so that the power will be switched reset, then press the CLEAR button.
CONFIDENTIAL Enabling/disabling remote control wireless Information transmission PWR. ON MODE settings This function enables/disables remote control wireless transmission. LAST ....Last mode (the mode that was last selected at the time the power was Example: Setting “OFF” switched off). Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ VIDEO1, 2, 3 ..
CONFIDENTIAL Loop Out setting button is pressed: When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be →ALL ↔ 1 ↔ 2 ↔ ..↔ 255 ↔ 256← looped out. Example: Setting “ON” OPTION3 3 / 3 PREVIOUS PAGE Set “ADVANCED OSM”...
CONFIDENTIAL Video Wall setting Information Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. DIVIDER settings Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ OFF, 1 ..1 Screen (Matrix display function does not 2), then perform the following operations. work) 1.
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CONFIDENTIAL DISP. MODE Information Select the screen mode from between two options AUTO ID settings (Splitting, Blanking). ON ..Enables Auto ID function. In the case shown Example: Setting “BLANK” below, display 1 will be set as ID 1, display 2 Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then...
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CONFIDENTIAL P. ON DELAY (Power on delay) PLE LINK Use this function to activate power-on delay. Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. display. Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) Example: Setting “ON”...
CONFIDENTIAL Advanced OSM Settings Menu REPEAT TIMER Setting the menu mode Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the This allows you to access full menu items. DIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME functions. When P. ON DELAY or PLE LINK is ON, this won’t be Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) turned OFF.
CONFIDENTIAL Language Settings Menu Information Setting the language for the menus Video signal formats The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: Different countries use different formats for video English, German, French, Swedish, Italian, Spanish or signals. Set to the color system used in your current Chinese.
CONFIDENTIAL Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Mechanical sound is heard. • Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating. The unit emits a crackling sound.
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Overheat protector If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 minutes.
CONFIDENTIAL Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE NEC Solutions, Inc. (hereinafter NEC Solutions) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and 1. To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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CONFIDENTIAL NEC Solutions (America), Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Printed on recycled paper Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 Printed in Japan 7S800991 3-60...
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CONFIDENTIAL PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor PlasmaSync 61XM2 PX-61XM2G / 61XM2G/S Model Information Modell-Informationen Informations modèle Información del modelo Informazioni sul modello Modellinformation 3-61...
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CONFIDENTIAL Specifications For the operation of your plasma monitor, refer to “Operation Manual”. Screen Size 1351(H) 760(V) mm 53.2"(H) 29.9"(V) inches diagonal 61" (1.8") 1470 (57.9") (2.9") Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) 768(V) pixels 1351 (53.2") Pixel Pitch 0.99(H) 0.99(V) mm...
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CONFIDENTIAL Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for * 2, 3, 4 • When the screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in the original resolution. •...
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 640 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. *4 Aspect ratio is 5:4.
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CONFIDENTIAL Operation Manual For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to “Model Information”. ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO SVENSKA 3-66...
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No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active...
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7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually operation take the following measures to reduce the decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.
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CONFIDENTIAL Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .. E-1 Audio Settings Menu ..........E-22 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting ..E-1 Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for and audio input select ...........
CONFIDENTIAL How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See 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.
Introduction to the PlasmaSync Contents of the Package Plasma Monitor Plasma monitor This plasma monitor is a seamless blend of cutting-edge Power cord visual technology and sophisticated design. At each inch, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync certainly makes Remote control with two AAA Batteries a big impression.
CONFIDENTIAL Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY MENU/ENTER DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY LEFT/ - RIGHT/ + MENU/ENTER DOWN /EXIT q Power t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Turns the monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image.
CONFIDENTIAL Rear View/ Terminal Board A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin) Connect the included power cord here. Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc. here. This input can be used for Input or Output. (see B EXT SPEAKER L and R page E-11) Connect speakers (optional) here.
CONFIDENTIAL w RGB/PC Remote Control Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the settings of “BNC INPUT” and “D-SUB INPUT”. See page E-3. RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. e DVD / HD POWER Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source.
CONFIDENTIAL !7 AUTO ADJUST Battery Installation and Replacement Press this button to adjust Fine Picture, Picture ADJ, Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in Position, and Contrast automatically, or to switch the with the proper polarity. screen size to ZOOM mode automatically with the superimposed caption displayed fully only when the 1.Press and open the cover.
CONFIDENTIAL Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor When the cable is connected, the mode automatically and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately switches to wired remote control.
Personal computer with a digital signal output Note: This plasma monitor has the capasity to display images when connected to European DVD players with a SCART output signal, which is RGB with composite sync. Your dealer can supply a special SCART cable, which will enable you to use the RGB with composite sync signal.
5. Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer. connect the other end to the Video input on your plasma 6. If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, monitor. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to...
CONFIDENTIAL Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 (TMDS can be used for one link only.)
CONFIDENTIAL Creating a video wall With buit-in matrix display capability, you can create a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. • Connect signal cables and remote cables as shown below. Video signal RGB/DVD/HD signal BNC connector BNC connector VIDEO Signal RGB signal/ RCA phono plug DVD/HD signal VIDEO Signal...
CONFIDENTIAL Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2.
CONFIDENTIAL OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 2. The off timer is canceled. 90 or 120 minutes.
CONFIDENTIAL WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation ZOOM size screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Wide Screen Operation with FULL size screen Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Controls (On Screen Menu) Menu Operations 5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the The change is stored until you change it again. screen as shown on the diagram. 6.
CONFIDENTIAL Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. ←→ button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the :Menu items in a ruled box are available when the ADVANCED OSM is set to ON. Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3...
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CONFIDENTIAL Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESET REFERENCE OPTION2 PWR. MGT. OFF←→ON E-28 CINEMA MODE OFF←→ON E-28 LONG LIFE AUTO/LOCK 1/LOCK 2/LOCK 3 E-29 ORBITER AUTO 1 E-29 AUTO 2 E-29 MANUAL H-DOT/V-LINE/TIME E-29 E-29...
CONFIDENTIAL Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room Adjusting the picture There are four picture modes that can be used effectively The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be according to the environment in which you are viewing adjusted as desired.
CONFIDENTIAL Reducing noise in the picture Setting the color temperature Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture display.
CONFIDENTIAL Making the Low Tone adjustments 6. Adjust the white balance using the buttons. This feature allows more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the MAIN MENU (1/2), then perform the following operations.
CONFIDENTIAL Adjusting the colors Audio Settings Menu Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. balance and audio input select Such adjustments will not affect the other colors. The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of suit your tastes.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Image Adjust Settings Menu Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj input. The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1”...
CONFIDENTIAL Option1 Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen menu When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF” This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. IMAGE ADJUST Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSM off ASPECT MODE FULL V-POSITION H-POSITION 1.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the RGB1 connector “V” OPTION1 Select one of the signals being transmitted to the RGB1 BNC INPUT D-SUB INPUT terminal. RGB SELECT AUTO HD SELECT 1080B Example: Set the D-SUB INPUT mode to “SCART3” INPUT SKIP ALL RESET 1024 768 SEL.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting high definition images to the suitable Information screen size RGB SELECT modes Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the Input Skip Resetting to the default values When this is ON, signals which are not present will be Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to the transmitted will be displayed.
CONFIDENTIAL Option2 Settings Menu POWER/STANDBY indicator Setting the power management for computer Power POWER/ Power Description Turning the picture management STANDBY management back on images mode indicator operating status This energy-saving (power management) function Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical Picture already on.
CONFIDENTIAL Reducing burn-in of the screen Information The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, PLE settings positive/negative mode and screen wiper are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. AUTO ....The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the Set “ADVANCED OSM”...
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CONFIDENTIAL Adjust the ORBITER function manually Information Set the amount of shift and the time between movement. INVERSE Settings Example: Setting so that the picture moves 2 dots ON ..The picture is displayed alternately between horizontally and 3 lines vertically every 3 minutes. positive image and negative image.
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CONFIDENTIAL Setting the time for SCREEN WIPER To select “ON” for the “WORKING TIME”... Set a time duration and the speed. Set the hours of the working time to 0H and the minutes Example: Setting to that the SCREEN WIPER mode to 0M.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen SOFT FOCUS Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the Reduces edges and softens the image. screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is Example: Setting “SOFT FOCUS”...
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input Setting the picture size for RGB input signals If the S-video signal contains screen size information, the Use this procedure to switch the setting to “ON” or “OFF”. image will be automatically adjusted to fit the screen when * Cannot be set in some models.
CONFIDENTIAL Option3 Settings Menu • SUMMER TIME ON ↔ OFF Using the timer • Day This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF →SUNDAY ↔ MONDAY ↔ ..↔ FRIDAY ↔ SATURDAY← automatically at a set time. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ •...
CONFIDENTIAL • An asterisk “*” in the DATE field 5. Adjust using the buttons and ZOOM button. An asterisk “*” means “every”. For example, “*FRI” means every Friday and “*” means everyday. PROGRAM TIMER DATE INPUT FUNCTION • A hyphen “-” in the ON field or OFF field INVERSE 08 : 30 10 : 30...
CONFIDENTIAL Enabling/disabling the front panel controls Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission This function enables/disables the front panel controls. This function enables/disables remote control wireless Example: Setting “ON” transmission. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ Example: Setting “OFF” 2), then perform the following operations.
CONFIDENTIAL Loop Out setting 3. To set the ID NUMBER to “2”... When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be Use the buttons to select “2”. looped out. The mode switches as follows each time the button is pressed: Example: Setting “ON”...
CONFIDENTIAL Video Wall setting Information Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. DIVIDER settings Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ OFF, 1 ..1 Screen (Matrix display function does not 2), then perform the following operations. work) 1.
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CONFIDENTIAL DISP. MODE Information Select the screen mode from between two options AUTO ID settings (Splitting, Blanking). ON ..Enables Auto ID function. In the case shown Example: Setting “BLANK” below, display 1 will be set as ID 1, display 2 Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then...
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CONFIDENTIAL P. ON DELAY (Power on delay) PLE LINK Use this function to activate power-on delay. Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. display. Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) Example: Setting “ON”...
CONFIDENTIAL Advanced OSM Settings Menu REPEAT TIMER Setting the menu mode Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the This allows you to access full menu items. DIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME. When P. ON DELAY or PLE LINK is ON, this won’t be Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) turned OFF.
CONFIDENTIAL → ENGLISH ↔ DEUTSCH ↔ FRANÇAIS ← Information → ↔ SVENSKA ↔ ITALIANO ↔ ESPAÑOL ← Video signal formats LANGUAGE Different countries use different formats for video LANGUAGE signals. Set to the color system used in your current DEUTSCH country.
Cinema Mode ON DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 01H 82H DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 02H 83H Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Note: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
CONFIDENTIAL Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Mechanical sound is heard. • Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating. The unit emits a crackling sound.
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Overheat protector If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 minutes.
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CONFIDENTIAL PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor PlasmaSync 61XM2 PX-61XM2GU / 61XM2GU/S Model Information Modell-Informationen Informations modèle Información del modelo Informazioni sul modello Modellinformation 3-115...
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CONFIDENTIAL Specifications For the operation of your plasma monitor, refer to “Operation Manual”. Screen Size 1351(H) 760(V) mm 53.2"(H) 29.9"(V) inches diagonal 61" (1.8") 1470 (57.9") (2.9") Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) 768(V) pixels 1351 (53.2") Pixel Pitch 0.99(H) 0.99(V) mm...
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CONFIDENTIAL Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots 768 lines signal. (Except for * 2, 3, 4 • When the screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in the original resolution. •...
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 640 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. *4 Aspect ratio is 5:4.
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CONFIDENTIAL Operation Manual For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to “Model Information”. ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO SVENSKA 3-120...
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No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active...
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7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually operation take the following measures to reduce the decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.
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CONFIDENTIAL Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .. E-1 Audio Settings Menu ..........E-22 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting ..E-1 Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for and audio input select ...........
CONFIDENTIAL How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See 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.
Introduction to the PlasmaSync Contents of the Package Plasma Monitor Plasma monitor This plasma monitor is a seamless blend of cutting-edge Power cord visual technology and sophisticated design. At each inch, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync certainly makes Remote control with two AAA Batteries a big impression.
CONFIDENTIAL Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY MENU/ENTER DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY LEFT/ - RIGHT/ + MENU/ENTER DOWN /EXIT q Power t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Turns the monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image.
CONFIDENTIAL Rear View/ Terminal Board A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin) Connect the included power cord here. Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc. here. This input can be used for Input or Output. (see B EXT SPEAKER L and R page E-11) Connect speakers (optional) here.
CONFIDENTIAL w RGB/PC Remote Control Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the settings of “BNC INPUT” and “D-SUB INPUT”. See page E-3. RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. e DVD / HD POWER Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source.
CONFIDENTIAL !7 AUTO ADJUST Battery Installation and Replacement Press this button to adjust Fine Picture, Picture ADJ, Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in Position, and Contrast automatically, or to switch the with the proper polarity. screen size to ZOOM mode automatically with the superimposed caption displayed fully only when the 1.Press and open the cover.
CONFIDENTIAL Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor When the cable is connected, the mode automatically and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately switches to wired remote control.
Personal computer with a digital signal output Note: This plasma monitor has the capasity to display images when connected to European DVD players with a SCART output signal, which is RGB with composite sync. Your dealer can supply a special SCART cable, which will enable you to use the RGB with composite sync signal.
5. Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer. connect the other end to the Video input on your plasma 6. If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, monitor. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to...
CONFIDENTIAL Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 (TMDS can be used for one link only.)
CONFIDENTIAL Creating a video wall With buit-in matrix display capability, you can create a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. • Connect signal cables and remote cables as shown below. Video signal RGB/DVD/HD signal BNC connector BNC connector VIDEO Signal RGB signal/ RCA phono plug DVD/HD signal VIDEO Signal...
CONFIDENTIAL Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2.
CONFIDENTIAL OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 2. The off timer is canceled. 90 or 120 minutes.
CONFIDENTIAL WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation ZOOM size screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Wide Screen Operation with FULL size screen Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Controls (On Screen Menu) Menu Operations 5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the The change is stored until you change it again. screen as shown on the diagram. 6.
CONFIDENTIAL Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. ←→ button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the :Menu items in a ruled box are available when the ADVANCED OSM is set to ON. Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3...
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CONFIDENTIAL Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESET REFERENCE OPTION2 PWR. MGT. OFF←→ON E-28 CINEMA MODE OFF←→ON E-28 LONG LIFE AUTO/LOCK 1/LOCK 2/LOCK 3 E-29 ORBITER AUTO 1 E-29 AUTO 2 E-29 MANUAL H-DOT/V-LINE/TIME E-29 E-29...
CONFIDENTIAL Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room Adjusting the picture There are four picture modes that can be used effectively The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be according to the environment in which you are viewing adjusted as desired.
CONFIDENTIAL Reducing noise in the picture Setting the color temperature Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture display.
CONFIDENTIAL Making the Low Tone adjustments 6. Adjust the white balance using the buttons. This feature allows more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the MAIN MENU (1/2), then perform the following operations.
CONFIDENTIAL Adjusting the colors Audio Settings Menu Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. balance and audio input select Such adjustments will not affect the other colors. The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of suit your tastes.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Image Adjust Settings Menu Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj input. The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1”...
CONFIDENTIAL Option1 Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen menu When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF” This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. IMAGE ADJUST Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSM off ASPECT MODE FULL V-POSITION H-POSITION 1.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the RGB1 connector “V” OPTION1 Select one of the signals being transmitted to the RGB1 BNC INPUT D-SUB INPUT terminal. RGB SELECT AUTO HD SELECT 1080B Example: Set the D-SUB INPUT mode to “SCART3” INPUT SKIP ALL RESET 1024 768 SEL.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting high definition images to the suitable Information screen size RGB SELECT modes Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the Input Skip Resetting to the default values When this is ON, signals which are not present will be Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to the transmitted will be displayed.
CONFIDENTIAL Option2 Settings Menu POWER/STANDBY indicator Setting the power management for computer Power POWER/ Power Description Turning the picture management STANDBY management back on images mode indicator operating status This energy-saving (power management) function Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical Picture already on.
CONFIDENTIAL Reducing burn-in of the screen Information The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, PLE settings positive/negative mode and screen wiper are adjusted to reduce burn-in of the screen. AUTO ....The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the Set “ADVANCED OSM”...
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CONFIDENTIAL Adjust the ORBITER function manually Information Set the amount of shift and the time between movement. INVERSE Settings Example: Setting so that the picture moves 2 dots ON ..The picture is displayed alternately between horizontally and 3 lines vertically every 3 minutes. positive image and negative image.
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CONFIDENTIAL Setting the time for SCREEN WIPER To select “ON” for the “WORKING TIME”... Set a time duration and the speed. Set the hours of the working time to 0H and the minutes Example: Setting to that the SCREEN WIPER mode to 0M.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen SOFT FOCUS Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the Reduces edges and softens the image. screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is Example: Setting “SOFT FOCUS”...
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input Setting the picture size for RGB input signals If the S-video signal contains screen size information, the Use this procedure to switch the setting to “ON” or “OFF”. image will be automatically adjusted to fit the screen when * Cannot be set in some models.
CONFIDENTIAL Option3 Settings Menu • SUMMER TIME ON ↔ OFF Using the timer • Day This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF →SUNDAY ↔ MONDAY ↔ ..↔ FRIDAY ↔ SATURDAY← automatically at a set time. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ •...
CONFIDENTIAL • An asterisk “*” in the DATE field 5. Adjust using the buttons and ZOOM button. An asterisk “*” means “every”. For example, “*FRI” means every Friday and “*” means everyday. PROGRAM TIMER DATE INPUT FUNCTION • A hyphen “-” in the ON field or OFF field INVERSE 08 : 30 10 : 30...
CONFIDENTIAL Enabling/disabling the front panel controls Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission This function enables/disables the front panel controls. This function enables/disables remote control wireless Example: Setting “ON” transmission. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ Example: Setting “OFF” 2), then perform the following operations.
CONFIDENTIAL Loop Out setting 3. To set the ID NUMBER to “2”... When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be Use the buttons to select “2”. looped out. The mode switches as follows each time the button is pressed: Example: Setting “ON”...
CONFIDENTIAL Video Wall setting Information Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. DIVIDER settings Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ OFF, 1 ..1 Screen (Matrix display function does not 2), then perform the following operations. work) 1.
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CONFIDENTIAL DISP. MODE Information Select the screen mode from between two options AUTO ID settings (Splitting, Blanking). ON ..Enables Auto ID function. In the case shown Example: Setting “BLANK” below, display 1 will be set as ID 1, display 2 Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then...
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CONFIDENTIAL P. ON DELAY (Power on delay) PLE LINK Use this function to activate power-on delay. Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. display. Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) Example: Setting “ON”...
CONFIDENTIAL Advanced OSM Settings Menu REPEAT TIMER Setting the menu mode Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the This allows you to access full menu items. DIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME. When P. ON DELAY or PLE LINK is ON, this won’t be Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) turned OFF.
CONFIDENTIAL → ENGLISH ↔ DEUTSCH ↔ FRANÇAIS ← Information → ↔ SVENSKA ↔ ITALIANO ↔ ESPAÑOL ← Video signal formats LANGUAGE Different countries use different formats for video LANGUAGE signals. Set to the color system used in your current DEUTSCH country.
Cinema Mode ON DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 01H 82H DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 02H 83H Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Note: Contact your local dealer for a full list of the Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
CONFIDENTIAL Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Mechanical sound is heard. • Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating. The unit emits a crackling sound.
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Overheat protector If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 minutes.
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