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NEC PlasmaSync 42PD2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. NEC is not quired to take adequate measures. liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unquali- fied persons attempt service or open the back cover.
  • Page 3 In case of accident, unplug the unit and ever possible. have it serviced by an authorized NEC Service Center. * Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, 5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes sharply defined borders between colors.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to Attacch Options to the Plasma Monitor ..................E-6 Introduction Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42PD2/50PD1 ................E-7 The features you’ll enjoy include ....................E-7 Contents of the Package ....................... E-7 OPTIONS ........................... E-7 Setup Procedure ............................E-8 Part Names and Functions Front View ..........................

  • Page 5: How To Attach Options To The Plasma Monitor

    Tabletop Stand or other op- tional mounting accessory. For proper instal- lation it is strongly recommended to use a trained, NEC authorized serviceman. Failure Drawing B to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the user or installer.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    * Plug and Play compatible 42PD2/50PD1 The RGB3 input is compatible with DDC2B only. This section introduces you to your new PlasmaSync 42PD2/ Ready to be used with Plug and Play which are supported 50PD1, provides a list of materials that comes with your by Windows 98 and Windows 95.

  • Page 7: Setup Procedure

    * To ensure safe use, see “Before Use” and “Observe For proper installation and mounting it is strongly recom- mended to use a trained, authorized NEC dealer. the Following,” then install properly. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could re- 2.
  • Page 8 Opening the Terminal Board Attaching the Remote Control Cover Holder Slide the knob and at the same time lift the cover. 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.

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front View 1 POWER/STANDBY 5 UP button The lamp color indicates the mode of power on/standby Functions as the ( ) button in the on-screen display or power management. (OSM) mode. 2 Remote control sensor 6 DOWN button Receives the signal from the remote control (when using Functions as the ( ) button in the on-screen display the wireless remote control).

  • Page 10: Side View Terminal Board L/R

    Side View..Terminal Board L/R Insert the prongs completely. * for PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, tee socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 10 DIP SW 15 VIDEO Sets the various modes of this unit. IN [BNC] connector (BNC): Inputs the video (com- posite video signal).

  • Page 11: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller 16 17 1 POWER ON/OFF button: Switches the power on/off. (If the POWER/STANDBY let is not glowing, then these controls will not work.) 2 Input selection buttons: POWER OFF POWER ON Select the input signal that will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Replacement

    11 SHARPNESS: Battery Installation and Replacement Adjusts the fine screen quality of the video screen. The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries. 12 VISUAL NORMAL button: 1. Press and open the cover. Returns the screen adjustments to the default factory visual settings.

  • Page 13: Operating Range / Using The Wired Remote Control Mode

    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.

  • Page 14: Making The Dip Switch Settings

    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.

  • Page 15: Power Management Function

    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.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Wiring Diagram Plasma monitor Document camera VCR, Video copy stand or Multimedia application Personal computer with a digital To VIDEO IN inputs RGB (TMDS) output To R,G,B,H/CS, V inputs (BNC) To RGB3 DVI 29pin Scan Converter (not supplied) RGBcable (Supplied) To mini D-SUB 15 Pin input RGBcable (Supplied) To mini D-SUB 15 Pin input...

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer

    Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Connecting Your VCR DVD or Computer Laser Disc Player Use a composite video cable with BNC connector and Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your RCA video cables (not provided) to connect your VCR, Plasma monitor will enable you to display your DVD or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync monitor.

  • Page 18: Daisy-Chaining Your Monitors

    Daisy-chaining Your monitors The REMOTE IN/OUT terminals allow you to control multiple monitors using one remote control. 1. Connect the REMOTE OUT of the monitor to the RE- MOTE IN of the next monitor using the optional re- mote cable. When using the VIDEO inputs: THROUGH OUT Connections 1.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Power Adjustment of the Display There are two methods of adjusting the screen/image using The main unit enters the standby mode when the AC cable the remote control. One way is direct adjustment by is plugged in. pressing the various buttons and displaying the desired This section describes how to select a computer or video adjustment screens.

  • Page 20: Adjustment Of The Display (Direct

    Returning the Screen Adjustment Adjustment of the Display (Direct) to the Factor y Default Settings Press the buttons of the remote control to make direct ad- (NORMAL) justments and settings. A press of the desired button will show the adjustment display. The adjustment condition is The display position (POSITION) will return to the fac- stored in memory even after the power is switched off.

  • Page 21: Adjustment Of The Image

    Adjustment of the Image Returning the Image Adjust- Press the button to show the adjustment display. The display ments to the Factory Default will go off about 3 seconds after your finger is released Settings (NORMAL) from the button. The contrast, brightness, color, tint, gamma, color temp and sharpness adjustments can be returned to the factory default settings.

  • Page 22: List Of Setting Details

    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.
  • Page 23 Icon On-screen menu Sub menu Adjustment details Previous page Display Mode Display mode display Source Info: Display source (VIDEO/RGB1,2,3) H-Freq.: Horizontal frequency (kHz) V-Freq.: Vertical frequency (Hz) H-Pol.: Polarity of horizontal sync Neg./Pos. (Negative polarity/Positive polarity) V-Pol.: Polarity of vertical sync Neg./Pos.

  • Page 24: Before Making Adjustments

    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. POWER OFF POWER ON RGB 2 EXIT button RGB 1 RGB 3 VIDEO Press in the main menu to turn off the display and exit.
  • Page 25 To Reset the Adjustment Value to the Factory Default Setting 1. Press the VISUAL NORMAL button or RASTER NORMAL button. The verification sub menu is displayed. RASTER VISUAL NORMAL NORMAL 2. A press of the PROCEED button will reset the adjustment.

  • Page 26: Adjustment Of The Image (Visual Controls

    Adjustment of the Image (Visual Controls) 3. While watching the screen, press the buttons These controls adjust the brightness, contrast, color, tint, and adjust and sharpness. Please use the table below as reference. 1. Align the cursor with icon (1). The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION BRIGHTNESS CONTROL...

  • Page 27: Adjustment Of Screen Position (Horizontal

    3. While watching the screen, press the buttons Adjustment of Screen Position (Horizontal) and adjust Horizontal (H) Adjustment Screen POSITION / CONTROL 1. Align the cursor with icon (2) The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION CONTROL / buttons.

  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Screen Position (Vertical

    Adjustment of Screen Position (Vertical) 3. While watching the screen, press the buttons Vertical (V) Adjustment Screen and adjust 1. Align the cursor with icon (3) POSITION / CONTROL The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION CONTROL / buttons.

  • Page 29: Color Temperature

    Color Temperature (COLOR TEMP) 3. Return to the main menu This adjusts the color temperature. EXIT 1. Align the cursor with icon (4) The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION CONTROL / buttons. * To reset the adjustment value, press the VISUAL NORMAL button before pressing the EXIT button.

  • Page 30: Adjustment Of The White Balance

    Adjustment of the White Balance 3. Align the cursor with Gain or Bias of the sub menu, This adjusts the white balance of bright images (Gain) and then make the adjustment with the buttons dark images (Bias). while watching the screen. POSITION / CONTROL 1.

  • Page 31: Adjustment Of The On-Screen Display Position

    Adjustment of the On-screen Display Position 3. Exiting the adjustment EXIT 1. Align the cursor with icon (5) The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION CONTROL / buttons. The display will change to the main menu. OSM adjustment screen Another press of the button will delete the main menu Icon (5) and exit the adjustment.

  • Page 32: Setting The On-Screen Display Off Time

    Setting the On-screen Display OFF Time 3. Return to the main menu While using the on-screen display (OSM), the OFF time EXIT setting functions to automatically turn off the on-screen display when there is no input. 1. Align the cursor with icon (5) * To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more.

  • Page 33: Adjustment Of The Clock Frequency/Clock Phase (Auto Picture

    Adjustment of the Clock Frequency/Clock Phase necessary when you connect your computer for the first (AUTO PICTURE) time and you have a blurred picture on the screen. When AUTO PICTURE is set to ON, normally the clock •If the displayed image is small with respect to the frequency adjustment and the clock phase adjustment are not original number of horizontal pixels (including cases necessary, but this adjustment should be made when the au-...
  • Page 34 * WIDE MODE: * RGB MODE: NORMAL/FULL/STADIUM/ZOOM (Initial value: NOR- RGB MODE is displayed at the time of RGB input, RGB MAL) MODE is not displayed at the time of video input. Note that only NORMAL/FULL area available in RGB Initial value : STILL mode.

  • Page 35: Normal Screen

    Normal Screen Next Page Screen Returns the user side image data of the mode currently being input to the standard condition. 1. Moving the cursor to the next page icon (8) at the right edge of the screen will move the display to the 1.

  • Page 36: Information Screen

    Information Screen 2. Return to the main menu This permits a check on-screen of the resolution and data EXIT 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. * Settings cannot be reset.

  • Page 37: Timer Screen

    3. Align the cursor with SET and press PROCEED Timer Screen This sets the date and time. PROCEED 1. Align the cursor with icon (11) of the second page. The cursor is moved left and right with the POSITION CONTROL / buttons.

  • Page 38: Auto Timer Screen

    Auto Timer Screen 4. Use the buttons to select a line item under Used to turn the power ON/OFF, change inputs or enter DATE. the invert mode. The sub menu is displayed. 1. Align the cursor with icon (11) of the second page of Auto Timer Screen the OSM.
  • Page 39 Note: 8. Use the bottons select the ON timer hour and set with the buttons. •INV provides an inverse image of the incoming sig- Next, use the bottons to select the ON time nal to reduce burn-in. The INV will work for the minute and set with the bottons.

  • Page 40: Multiple Screens

    Multiple Screens 3. Align the cursor with POSITION OF SETTING and Select the screen mode from among 1, or 4 screens. (Nor- set with the buttons. mally 1 is selected.) Nothing will be displayed when “1” is selected in the VIDEO WALL can be achieved from two or four screens SCREEN WALL MENU.

  • Page 41: Other Setting Screens (1

    Other Setting Screens (1) 3. Press the buttons and set This allows the following settings: WIDE MODE, COLOR * The buttons are used to switch the various items SYSTEM, RGB MODE, POWER ON MODE, POWER in toggle fashion as described below. MANAGER, EXTERNAL CONTROL, HDTV SELECT, * COLOR SYSTEM: and ALL RESET.

  • Page 42: Other Setting Screens (2

    3. Press the buttons and set Other Setting Screens (2) This allows the following settings: LONG LIFE MODE 1/ Select the various items with the left and right buttons 2/3 GRAY LEVEL, SET ID NO, and ALL RESET. Burning reduction function * LONG LIFE MODE 1: Switched ON/OFF with the 1.

  • Page 43: Set Selection Screen For Allotting Id Numbers To Multiple Screens/Each Set

    Set Selection Screen for Allotting ID Numbers to 3. Set to the desired value Multiple Screens/Each Set POSITION / CONTROL This sets the VIDEO WALL NO. and SET ID NO. ID Selection Screen 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.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications PlasmaSync 42PD2 (Model PX-42VP2G) 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 :...
  • Page 46 PlasmaSync 50PD1 (Model PX-50VP1G) 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.

  • Page 47: Appendix

    Appendix Signal Identification For Raster Preset Sync polarity Presence/absence of sync Resolution Factory User INPUT (horizontal frequency/vertical frequency) MODE * 7 settings settings MODE VIDEO NTSC*1 VIDEO PAL*1 VIDEO SECAM*1 640 X 240 (15.734kHz/59.94Hz) VU-6010 NTSC*2 4 x 3 768 X 288 (15.557kHz/50.39Hz) VU-6010 PAL*2 640 X 400 (31.469kHz/70.086Hz) IBM 400@70Hz*3...

  • Page 48: Pin Configuration And Signal Level Of Mini D-Sub 15-Pin (Analog) Input Connector

    Pin Configuration and Signal Level of mini D-Sub 15-Pin (Analog) Input Connector RGB 1 Signal (Analog) Pin No. Green or sync-on-green Blue Ground Ground Red ground Signal level Green ground VIDEO signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Blue ground Sync signal : TTL level No connection Sync signal ground Ground...

  • Page 49: Function And Pin Configuration Of The External Control Connector

    Function and Pin Configuration of the External Control Connector 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. External equipment e.g., Personal computer...

  • Page 50: Communication Format

    Communication Parameters Check Sum (CKS), Error Processing, and ACK 1) Checks for receive data incorporate both the following (1) Communication system Asynchronous checksum and RS-232C (odd) parity. (2) Interface RS-232C The checksum comprises the following aspects of one (3) Baud rate 9600 bps transmitted or received frame: Command 1, Unit 1 and (4) Data length...
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  • Page 60: Cabinet Dimensions

    Cabinet dimensions PlasmaSync 42PD2 (Model PX-42VP2G) 4.5'' (114) 4.4'' 39.3''(998) (112) Unit : inch(mm) E-61...
  • Page 61 Cabinet dimensions PlasmaSync 50PD1 (Model PX-50VP1G) 5.1'' (129) 5.0'' 47.8''(1214) (127) Unit : inch(mm) E-62...

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