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NEC GV-4240NAS User Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY

USER'S MANUAL
P X T - 4 2 S 1 1 S
Before using the product, be advised
that you read this owner's manual well
and try to operate it.

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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    PLASMA DISPLAY USER’S MANUAL P X T - 4 2 S 1 1 S Before using the product, be advised that you read this owner’s manual well and try to operate it.

  • Page 2: Enhancer Engine

    F e a t u r e s F e a t u r e s • 42” VGA wide Plasma Panel • Built in Analog Tuner PDP has the analog tuner inside for watching terrestrial broadcasting without the need to purchase a separate broadcasting receiver.
  • Page 3 Warning Notice • Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in: Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Power Always obey all During a lightning storm, or when it is left When unplugging your TV, always grip unattended and unused for a long period plug firmly and pull straight out from the safety messages. of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. socket.

  • Page 5: During Use

    During Use Do not open the cover (or back) Never push any kind of objects into because high voltage is present this product through openings at the within the TV enclosure. back of TV. It may cause electric shock. It may cause fire or electric shock. The apparatus shall not be exposed to Do not allow children to play or hang Do not place a candle or lighted...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Power Always obey all When moving your TV, remove the power Do not touch the power plug with wet plug, antenna, and cables, and be sure to hands when plugging or unplugging it safety messages. move it by using two people.. into the wall socket.
  • Page 7 During Use Do not wipe the TV using a cloth Do not place heavy objects or heat damped with chemicals (benzene, sources on the power cord. thinners, etc.). The TV appearance may be marred. It may damage the power cord, causing fire (Unplug the power plug and wipe with soft or electric shock.

  • Page 8: Checking Accessories

    Checking Accessories Note Check to be sure that the following items are packed with your Plasma panel. Supplied Accessories Remote Control 1 UNIT Ferrite Core 2UNITS Place the small ferrite cores in the speaker cables close to the speaker terminals of Component Cable 1UNIT the PDP unit.

  • Page 9: Optional Accessories

    Note The following items are optional accessories. Refer purchasing optional accessories from NEC Optional Accessories or the retailer from where you purchased the unit. Speakers PXT-42SPKR - Speaker Main Unit Dimension : 100(W) x 628(H) x 83(D) mm 39.37(W) x 24.72(H) x 3.27(D) inch - Dimension Including Speaker Stand : 170(W) x 729(H) x 194(D) mm 6.69(W) x 28.7(H) x 7.64(D) inch...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREPARATION 4 • Safety Precautions 8 • Checking Accessories 12 • Panel Controls 13 • Remote control CONNECTION 14 • Antenna Connection 16 • To Watch TV 18 • Install Program 24 • Watching Digital Broadcasts 26 • Watching Cable Broadcasts 28 •...

  • Page 12: Panel Controls

    Panel Controls Front Panel, Back Panel, Remote Control Items having same names on Plasma display and the remote control would function in exactly the same way. Front ON/OFF STAND BY/OPERATE • Power control sensor Select when adjusting volume or • Power Standby: Red - Standby select/adjust “MENU.”...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control Note • Use two “AAA” batteries. • Be sure to use replacement batteries of the same type as the original ones. The number in ( ) indicates the page in which • The life of a battery depends on how much the function of each button is explained in detail.

  • Page 14: Antenna Connection

    CTV Antenna Connection TV Antenna installation may be found in most places. When a coaxial cable is used Plug the coaxial cable to the antenna socket, and fix it firmly. It is recommended to use the provided coaxial cable. ANT/CABLE 1 Provided coaxial cable When a feeder cable is used ANT/CABLE 1...
  • Page 15 Outdoor Antenna Connection Outdoor Antenna connection-such as VHF or/and UHF-may be necessary for installation at private houses Single Antenna Connection. VHF Antenna UHF Antenna ANT/CABLE 1 Separate Antenna Connection. ANT/CABLE 1...

  • Page 16: To Watch Tv

    To Watch TV To Watch TV - The buttons on the keypad in the PDP unit, which have the same name as those on the remote controller, perform the same function as the remote controller. Press the “ON/OFF” button of the PDP unit.
  • Page 17 Press the “ON/OFF” button. • Press the “ON/OFF” button of the PDP unit. ON/OFF • The LED of the PDP unit turns on red colour. • Press the “ PR ” , power button of the remote control, or any button on the keypad of the PDP unit.

  • Page 18: Install Program

    Install Program Auto Setup - This is the function for the TV to memorise the broadcasting channels. If the Auto Setup is done, you can simply find out programs with “ PR ” buttons and so no need to select programs by pressing each program number. - Up to 100 TV stations can be stored in this set by programme numbers (0 to 99).
  • Page 19 Select the “Auto Setup”. • Select the “Auto Setup” with the “ PR ” button. Auto Setup • Then press the “ VOL ” Edit Picture button. Manual Setup MENU Sound Screen Features Install Select Exit Move MENU Select the “Search”. •...
  • Page 20 Edit Deleting the program. • Place the selection bar in the program that you want to delete using the “ PR ” buttons. • Press the Delete(Yellow) button. • The deleted program goes to PR number 99 for recover. MENU Edit SLEEP Name...

  • Page 21: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup Press the Number buttons(0~9) or the “ VOL ” button to select a program number you want. Manual Setup Program Picture Channel _ _ _ _ _ Sound MENU Name Fine Tune Screen Search Memory Features Install Move Adjust Exit MENU...

  • Page 22: Fine Tune

    Manual Setup Fine Tune. • If you are unable to get a good picture or sound because of a poor signal reception, it is possible to adjust it with "Fine Tune", which is refered in the next page. MENU Manual Setup Program Picture Channel...
  • Page 23 Fine Tune - If you are unable to get a good picture or sound because of a poor signal reception, it is possible to adjust it with the Fine Tune feature.. Move the selection bar to Fine Tune and press the “...

  • Page 24: Watching Digital Broadcasts

    Watching Digital Broadcasts - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Watching Digital Connect a Digital Broadcasting Receiver to the PDP Broadcasts • Prepare supplied A/V cables. •...

  • Page 25: Input Select

    Input Select • Select [Component 1 or Component 2] by MULTIMEDIA pressing the “Multimedia” button of the Remote Control or using the “INPUT SELECT” button of the PDP unit. • Each time you press the “Multimedia” button, different input modes appear. The sequence is as follows: Component2 Component1...

  • Page 26: Watching Cable Broadcasts

    Watching Cable Broadcasts - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Connect a Cable Broadcasting Receiver to the PDP. Watching Cable • Prepare the A/V cable. Broadcasts •...
  • Page 27 Input Select • Select [Video 1(S-Video 1) or Video 2(S-Video 2)] by pressing the ] button of the Remote Control or the "INPUT SELECT" Key in KeyPad of the PDP unit. • Each time you press the [ button, different input modes appear. The sequence is as follows: VIDEO1 VIDEO2...

  • Page 28: Watching Satellite Broadcasts

    Watching Satellite Broadcasts - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Connect a Satellite Broadcasting Receiver to the PDP. Watching Satellite • Prepare the A/V cable. Broadcasts •...
  • Page 29 Input Select • Select [Video 1(S-Video 1) or Video 2(S- Video 2)] by pressing the [ ] button of the Remote Control or the "INPUT SELECT" Key in KeyPad of the PDP unit. • Each time you press the [ ] button, different input modes appear.

  • Page 30: Watching A Dvd Image

    Watching a DVD Image - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Connect a DVD Player to the PDP. Watching a DVD • Prepare the AV cable. Image •...
  • Page 31 Input Select • Select [Component 1 or Component 2, Video MULTIMEDIA 1(S-Video 1) or Video 2(S-Video 2)] by pressing the “MULTIMEDIA” or “ ” button of the Remote Control or the "INPUT SELECT" Key in KeyPad of the PDP unit. •...

  • Page 32: Watching A Vcr Image

    Watching a VCR Image - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Connect a VCR to the PDP. Watching a • Prepare the AV cable. VCR Image •...
  • Page 33 Input Select • Select [Video 1(S-Video 1), Video 2(S- Video 2)] by pressing the [ ] button of the Remote Control or the "INPUT SELECT" Key in KeyPad of the PDP unit. • Each time you press the [ ] button, different input modes appear.

  • Page 34: Watching A Camcorder/Game Console Image

    Watching a Camcorder/Game Console Image - When making connection to other equipment, please ensure you turn the main switch OFF to prevent any damage to the equipment. Connect a Camcorder/Game Console to the PDP. Watching a Camcorder/Game • Prepare the AV cable. Console Image •...
  • Page 35 Input Select • Select [Video 1(S-Video 1), Video 2(S- Video 2)] by pressing the [ ] button of the Remote Control or the "INPUT SELECT" Key in KeyPad of the PDP unit. • Each time you press the [ ] button, different input modes appear.

  • Page 36: Connecting Pc(15Pin D-Sub

    Connecting PC(15pin D-sub) Before connecting to the PDP, set the resolution of the PC. Connecting PC • Go to SETUP-CONTROL PANEL-DISPLAY PROPERTIES in Window Screen of the PC. • Choose the SETTINGS tab in the DISPLAY Menu. • This product •...
  • Page 37 Press the Power Buttons. • Turn on the PDP and the PC. Input Select • Select [PC] by pressing the “MULTIMEDIA” MULTIMEDIA button of the Remote Control or PDP unit. • Each time you press the “MULTIMEDIA” button, a different input mode appears. The sequence is as follows: Component1 Component2...

  • Page 38: Connecting Pc(Dvi-D

    Connecting PC(DVI-D) Before connecting to the PDP, set the resolution of the PC. Connecting PC • Go to SETUP-CONTROL PANEL-DISPLAY PROPERTIES in Window Screen of the PC. • Choose the SETTINGS tab in the DISPLAY Menu. • This product supports •...
  • Page 39 Press the Power Buttons. • Turn on the PDP and the PC. Input Select • Select [DVI] by pressing the MULTIMEDIA “MULTIMEDIA” button of the Remote Control or the Input button on the PDP unit. • Each time you press the “MULTIMEDIA” button, a different input mode appears.
  • Page 40 PC and DVI-D Input Resolution Available in PDP • Depending on graphic card, problems like no signal detected or line noises can happen. If these problems happen, contact the graphic card company for help. Resolution H Freq. (KHz) V Freq. (Hz) Remark 37.861 VESA...

  • Page 41: Selecting Picture Mode

    Selecting Picture Mode Selecting Picture Mode Selecting Picture • Press the [PICTURE MODE] on the Mode PICT Remote Control. MODE • While pressing the [PICTURE MODE] for • Select the Picture mode the first time, the current PICTURE MODE that is appropriately set will be displayed.

  • Page 42: Customizing Picture

    Customizing Picture Press the MENU Button. Customising • The MENU shown below will display on the screen. Picture Mode Normal • You can adjust the Brightness Picture MENU colour tone and Contrast brightness to your Sound Colour preference. Sharpness Screen Colour Temp.

  • Page 43: Picture Condition Adjustments

    Select User Mode Adjustments • While you are in [Picture Mode – User], press the buttons to select a specific adjustment item. “ ” MENU Mode User Brightness Picture Contrast Sound Colour Sharpness Screen Colour Temp. Normal Features Install Move Adjust Exit MENU...

  • Page 44: Adjusting Screen Size (Component, Av, Tv)

    Adjusting Screen Size (Component, AV, TV) Press the SCREEN SIZE Button. Adjusting with Screen Size button • Each time you press the SCREEN SIZE button on the Remote Control, a different SCREEN SIZE appears. • You can adjust The sequence used is as follows: screen size or •...

  • Page 45: Menu Screen

    Press the MENU Button. Adjusting from • Press the [MENU] button on the Remote Control. MENU Screen Mode Normal Brightness Picture • Available Screen Mode MENU Contrast Sound Colour Input Available Mode Sharpness DVI-D H, V Size Screen Colour Temp. Normal H, V Size and Features...

  • Page 46: Adjusting Screen

    Adjusting Screen Size (PC, DVI-D) Press the MENU Button. Adjusting Screen • The MENU screen as shown below will appear. Position and Size Mode Normal • You can adjust the Brightness Picture MENU screen position and Contrast size as desired. Sound Colour Sharpness...
  • Page 47 Press the Volume “ VOL ” Buttons. • Press the Volume “ VOL ” buttons to enter the sub menu “Screen”. • While you are in ‘Screen’ mode, press the “ ” or “ ” button to select a desired MENU item, and then, adjust the value by pressing the “...

  • Page 48: Enlarging Screen Size

    Enlarging Screen Size Press the “ZOOM+” Button. Enlarging • Press the “ZOOM+” button to show currently selected Screen Size screen size. • Each time you press the “ZOOM+” button, the screen size • You can view will increase stepwise in 0 ~ 20 scale. enlarged size of the •...
  • Page 49 Move the Screen Position. • While you are in the ‘Zoom’ mode, press the “ ” “ VOL ” buttons to move screen stepwise up/down and left/right, respectively. MENU Zoom NOTES: 1) When the screen is enlarged, the pixel of the screen can become thick and dim.

  • Page 50: Watching A Still Image

    Watching a STILL Image Press the “STILL” Button. Watching a • If you wish to freeze a picture, press the “STILL” button. Still Image STILL You can still hear the sound. • Press “STILL” button again to cancel the “STILL” function. •...

  • Page 51: Adjusting Auto Sound Mode

    Adjusting Auto Sound Mode Select “SOUND MODE”. Adjusting Auto • Press the “SOUND MODE” on the Sound Mode SOUND Remote Control. MODE • While pressing the “SOUND MODE” • Enjoy various sound for the first time, the current Sound modes by selecting Mode will be displayed.

  • Page 52: Customising Sound Mode

    Customising Sound Mode Press the MENU Button. Customising • The MENU Screen as below will be displayed. Sound Mode Mode Normal • This feature allows Brightness Picture MENU the user to adjust for Contrast his preference. Sound Colour Sharpness Screen Colour Temp.

  • Page 53: Language Selection

    Select the Effect Mode. Language selection for dual language • Select [Effect] by pressing the buttons, then “ ” broadcast select ON/OFF by pressing the “VOL ” button. • [Effect]: Used to emphasize stereo effect. If a programme is received in two MENU languages (dual Balance...

  • Page 54: Selecting Input Signal

    Selecting INPUT SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL • Used to select INPUT signal of external device connected to the PDP. Press the “MULTIMEDIA” or “ ” Button. • Press the “MULTIMEDIA” or “ ” button on the Remote Control or the PDP Display to select desired input signal.
  • Page 55 • “ ” button VIDEO1 VIDEO2 • “ MULTIMEDIA” button Component1 Component2 Component 1 NOTES: 1) If an external device is not connected or INPUT signal is not applied, Warning Message (“No Signal”) would be displayed. 2) In this case, check if external device is connected and/or terminal connection is properly done.

  • Page 56: Checking The Current Input Signal

    Checking the Current Input Signal Press the RECALL Button. Checking the Current Input Signal • Press the [RECALL] button on the Remote Control. RECALL • Used to check the INPUT signal mode, Component 1 resolution, 1920 x 1080 frequency(video only), etc. of the current screen.
  • Page 57 MENU Background, Language and Child Lock Setting Press the MENU Button. Selecting • The MENU screen will be displayed as below. Languages Mode Normal • Used to select Brightness Picture transparent of Contrast MENU MENU background Sound Colour Sharpness and language used Screen Colour Temp.

  • Page 58: Menu Background, Language And Child Lock Setting

    MENU Background, Language and Child Lock Setting “ PR ” Select LANGUAGE by using the Button. • Select LANGUAGE by using the button. “ ” • Every press of the “VOL ” button while you are in the [LANGUAGE] mode would cycle through the different languages.

  • Page 59: Enhancer Engine

    Enhancer Engine Enhancer Engine of NEC provides more clear, splendid, and delicate images. Press the MENU Button. Enhancer • The MENU screen will be displayed as below. Demo Mode Normal • When [Enhancer] is Brightness Picture set to Demo mode, MENU Contrast Half of screen is...

  • Page 60: Auto Power Setting

    Auto Power Setting Auto Power Setting POWER/STANDBY button • Select the [Auto Power] by pressing the “ ” Indicator from [Features]. • You can select [Auto Power] ON and OFF mode by using Front panel LED lights the “VOL ” button. •...

  • Page 61: Time Setting

    Time Setting Press the MENU Button. • The MENU screen will be displayed as below. Mode Normal Brightness Picture MENU Contrast Sound Colour Sharpness Screen Colour Temp. Normal Features Install Move Select Exit MENU Select Features RECALL STILL • Select [Features] by the “...
  • Page 62 Time Setting Off-Time and Wake time setting Time Setting • Select Functions by pressing the button. “ ” First, set the clock with the current time. If you want to turn the PDP panel OFF at a certain time then: •...

  • Page 63: Image Sticking Minimization(Ism)

    Image Sticking Minimization(ISM) Press the MENU Button. • The MENU screen will be displayed as below. Mode Normal Brightness Picture Contrast MENU • Image burn Sound Colour minimisation. Sharpness • Displaying a still Screen Colour Temp. Normal image like PC input Features for a long time causes part image...
  • Page 64 Image Sticking Minimisation(ISM) Select Functions. • Every press of the “VOL ” button after select function by the button would switch between “ ” ON/OFF. MENU Pixel Shift Picture Low Bright Sound Screen Features Install Move Adjust Exit MENU RECALL STILL MULTIMEDIA NOTES:...

  • Page 65: Initialise Setting

    Initialise Setting Press the MENU Button. Back to Initialisation • The MENU screen will be displayed as below. Mode Normal • You can restore the Brightness Picture values of the MENU Contrast adjustment setting Sound Colour made in the MENU Sharpness Screen to factory settings.
  • Page 66 Initialise Setting INITIALISATION • Enter the sub Menu by using the “VOL ” button. • Select the [Initialise] by pressing the “ ” button, then press the “VOL ” button. • A confirmation message will be displayed. MENU • To perform initialisation, press the “VOL ”...

  • Page 67: Setting Sleep Timer

    Setting Sleep Timer Press the “SLEEP” Button. Setting • Press the “SLEEP” button on the Remote Control. Sleep Timer • Pressing the “SLEEP” button first time will display the current setting for SLEEP TIMER. • SLEEP TIMER turns • To cancel the SLEEP TIMER, press the “SLEEP” button SLEEP the PDP off after a to select ‘OFF’.

  • Page 68: Teletext

    Teletext Switching Teletext ON/OFF • Press the Text button ( ) The index page or the page viewed last will appear. Press the Text button again to return to the TV mode. Colour buttons in TOP/FLOF Teletext • A red, green, yellow and cyan field is shown at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 69 Calling Up Subpage Directly • Pressing the Subpage( ) button. The subpage number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To change the subpage press the Red(-) / Green(+) buttons. Enter the subpage number that you want to call up with the Page selector button 0~9, for example, the 2nd page, sequence 0002.

  • Page 70: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Before requesting for service, check the following points once again. • Remote control does not • The Display makes a snapping • There are empty spots at the top function properly. sound. and the bottom area of the screen. •...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY UNIT Diagonal Size 106cm (42 ) Screen Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 System PAL-SECAM-B/G, D/K, I, H, NTSC 3.58/4.43(AV) Display Resolution 853(H) x 480(V) dots Pixel Pitch 1.08(H) x 1.08(V) mm Dimension PLASMA 1044(W) x 631(H) x 89(D) mm PLASMA + STAND 1044(W) x 705.9(H) x 310(D) mm Weight 30.2kg (66.58Lbs)
  • Page 72 NEC Australia Pty. Ltd. ABN 86 001 217 527 Home Electronics Group NEC Service centres NEW South Wales Sydney 184 Milperra Rd, Revesby 2212 131-632 Newcastle 120 Parry Street, Newcastle 2302 131-632 Victoria Melbourne Unit 1/6 Garden Road, Clayton 3168 131-632 Queensland Brisbane...

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