Nec 42VR5, 42XR3 Operation Manual

Operation Manual

For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to “Model Information”.

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Important Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITHAN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warnings and Safety Precaution

This plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning procedure” on the next page.

The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active cells. There may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.

For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read carefully and observe the following instructions.

To avoid shock and fire hazards:

1.Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heat build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install the unit in a closed cabinet or shelves.

If you install the unit in an enclosure, make sure there is adequate space at the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and escape. If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and 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 60 minutes to cool the monitor. If the problem persists, contact your dealer for service.

2.Do not use this unit’s polarized plug with extension cords or outlets unless the prongs can be completely inserted.

3.Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.

4.Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify the power cord.

5.Unplug the power cord during electrical storms or if the unit will not be used over a long period.

6.Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous high voltage components inside. If the unit is damaged in this way the warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock.

7.Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. The manufacturer is not liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons attempt service or open the back cover. Refer all service to authorized Service Centers.

To avoid damage and prolong operating life:

1.Use only with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued operation at line voltages greater than 100-240 Volts AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might even cause a fire hazard.

2.Handle the unit carefully when installing it and do not drop.

3.Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.

4.Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an authorized Service Center.

5.Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.

6.For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer.

7.As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.

8.To avoid sulfurization it is strongly recommended not to place the unit in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath.

9.Do not use in a moving vehicle, as the unit could drop or topple over and cause injuries.

10.Do not place the unit on its side, upside-down or with the screen facing up or down, to avoid combustion or electric shock.

Plasma monitor cleaning procedure:

1.Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces.

2.Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush nozzle attachment.

3.To ensure proper ventilation, cleaning of the ventilation areas must be carried out monthly. More frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on the environment in which the plasma monitor is installed.

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. To protect your investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image burn:

*Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function during use with a computer input source.

*Display a moving image whenever possible.

*Change the position of the menu display from time to time.

*Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.

If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous operation take the following measures to reduce the likelihood of phosphor burn:

*Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as possible without impairing image readability.

*Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e. photographic or photo-realistic images).

*Create image content with minimal contrast between light and dark areas, for example white characters on black backgrounds. Use complementary or pastel color whenever possible.

*Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply defined borders between colors.

* Note: Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

Contact your dealer for other recommended procedures that will best suit your particular application needs.

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Contents

Installation ....................................................	E-4
Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting .......	E-4
How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for
safety metal fittings .............................................	E-4
Cable Management ...............................................	E-5
How to use the remote control .................................	E-5
Battery Installation and Replacement .......................	E-5
Operating Range ......................................................	E-5
Handling the remote control .....................................	E-5

Part Names and Function ................................	E-6
Front View ...........................................................	E-6
Rear View/ Terminal Board ....................................	E-7
Remote Control .....................................................	E-8

Basic Operations .............................................	E-9
POWER ...............................................................	E-9
To turn the unit ON and OFF: ..................................	E-9
VOLUME .............................................................	E-9
To adjust the sound volume: .....................................	E-9
MUTE ..................................................................	E-9
To mute the audio: ...................................................	E-9
DISPLAY ...............................................................	E-9
To check the settings: ...............................................	E-9
DIGITAL ZOOM ....................................................	E-9
OFF TIMER ...........................................................	E-9
To set the off timer: ..................................................	E-9
To check the remaining time: ...................................	E-9
To cancel the off timer: ............................................	E-9

WIDE Operations ...........................................	E-10
Wide Screen Operation (manual) ..........................	E-10
When viewing videos or digital video discs ...........	E-10
Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals .......	E-11

OSM (On Screen Menu) Controls .....................	E-12
Menu Operations .................................................	E-12
Menu Tree ...........................................................	E-13
Picture Settings Menu ............................................	E-15
Storing picture settings ...........................................	E-15
Adjusting the picture ..............................................	E-15
Reducing noise in the picture .................................	E-15
Setting the color temperature .................................	E-16
Adjusting the color to the desired level ..................	E-16
Changing the Gamma Curve ..................................	E-16
Making the Low Tone adjustments ........................	E-16
Adjusting the pedestal level (black level) ...............	E-17
Adjusting the colors ...............................................	E-17
Setting the picture to suit the movie .......................	E-17
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness
of the room ..........................................................	E-17
Audio Settings Menu ............................................	E-18
Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and
audio input select .................................................	E-18
Setting the allocation of the audio connectors ........	E-18
Image Adjust Settings Menu ..................................	E-18
Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture,
Picture Adj ..........................................................	E-18
SET UP Settings Menu ...........................................	E-19
Setting the language for the menus .........................	E-19
Setting the BNC connectors ...................................	E-19
Setting the RGB1 connector ...................................	E-19
Setting high definition images to the suitable
screen size ...........................................................	E-19
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select
screen ..................................................................	E-19
Setting the signal and black level for DVI signal ....	E-20
Setting the video signal format ...............................	E-20
Setting the background color when no signal is
being input ..........................................................	E-20
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen .....	E-21
Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input ..........	E-21
Turning on/off the menu display ............................	E-21
Setting the position of the menu .............................	E-21
Resetting to the default values ................................	E-21

Function Settings Menu .........................................	E-22
Setting the power management for computer images ....	E-22
POWER/STANDBY indicator ...............................	E-22
Setting the Input Skip .............................................	E-22
Reducing burn-in of the screen ..............................	E-22
Signal Information Menu .......................................	E-24
Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals,
and resolution ......................................................	E-24

External Control ...........................................	E-25
Application .........................................................	E-25
Connections ........................................................	E-25
Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male ....................	E-25
Communication Parameters ...................................	E-25
External Control Codes (Reference) ........................	E-25

Pin Assignments ...........................................	E-25
mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (Analog) ...................	E-25
DVI-D 24-pin connector (Digital) ............................	E-25
Troubleshooting ............................................	E-26

Contents of the Package

Plasma monitor

Power cord

Remote control with two AAA Batteries

Manuals (Model Information and Operation)

Safety metal fittings*

Ferrite cores, bands

Cable clamps

HDMI-DVI cable

*These are fittings for fastening the unit to a wall to prevent tipping due to external shock when using the stand (optional). Fasten the safety fittings to the holes in the back of the monitor using the safety fitting mount screws (see page E-4).

Options

•Wall mount unit

•Ceiling mount unit

•Tilt mount unit

•Stand

•Attachable speakers

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Installation

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.

*Do not touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit.

• This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. (Wall mount unit, Stand, etc.)

* See page E-3.

• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer.

Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.

Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation.

Drawing A

Drawing B

Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting

To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding objects as shown on the diagram below when installing.

	Wall
50mm (2")	50mm (2")	(2")

			mm					Wall
50

50mm (2") (2")mm 50

How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for safety metal fittings

These are fittings for fastening the unit to a wall to prevent tipping due to external shock when using the stand (optional). Fasten the safety fittings to the holes in the back of the monitor using the safety fitting mount screws.

Screw hole

Screw or Hook etc. (Not supplied)

Safty metal fittings

Screw for Safty metal fittings

Metal chain (Not supplied)

Wall

Table Top

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Cable Management

Using the cable-clamps provided with the plasma display, bundle at the back of the unit the signal and audio cables connected to the display.

Back of the unit

mounting hooks

To attach

1.	2.
	clamp
mounting hook	cables

To detach

How to use the remote control

Battery Installation and Replacement

Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity.

1. Press and open the cover.

2.Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication inside the case.

3.Replace the cover.

Operating Range

*Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately 30°.

*The remote control operation may not function if the monitor’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.

Approx.

7m/23ft

Handling the remote control

•Do not drop or mishandle the remote control.

•Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

•Avoid heat and humidity.

•When not using the remote control for a long period, remove the batteries.

•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types together.

•Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them into a fire.

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Part Names and Function

Front View

	VOLUME		LEFT/-	RIGHT/+	INPUTSELECT
MENU/ENTER DOWN		UP			/EXIT

7

6

5

4

1

3

2

qPower

Turns the monitor’s power on and off.

wRemote sensor window

Receives the signals from the remote control.

ePOWER/STANDBY indicator

When the power is on ............................. Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.

rINPUT SELECT / EXIT

Switches the input.

The available inputs depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”, “D-SUB INPUT”, “RGB SELECT” and “DVI SET UP”.

Functions as the EXIT buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.

tLEFT/– and RIGHT/+

Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the CURSOR ( / ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.

yVOLUME DOWN and UP

Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▲/ ▼) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.

uMENU/ENTER

Sets the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode and displays the main menu.

WARNING

The Power on/off switch does not disconnect the plasma display completely from the supply mains.

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. To obtain the special cable as well as for further information, please contact your dealer.

Please refer to page E-19 for selection of the correct mode in the on-screen manager.

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Rear View/ Terminal Board

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

A B

AAC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

BEXT SPEAKER L and R

Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct polarity. Connect the (positive) speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal and the (negative) speaker wire to the EXT SPEAKER terminal on both LEFT and RIGHT channels.

Please refer to your speaker’s owner’s manual.

CVIDEO1, 2, 3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video)

Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc. here.

DAUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3

These are audio input terminals.

The input is selectable. Set which video image to allot them from the audio menu screen.

EDVD1 / HD1

Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc. here.

FDVD2/ HD2, RGB2

DVD2/ HD2: You can connect DVDs, High Definition sources, Laser Discs, etc. here.

This input can be set for use with an

RGB or component source. (see page E-19)

RGB2: You can connect an analog RGB signal and the syncronization signal.

GRGB1 (D-Sub)

Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc. here.

HDVD3/HD3, RGB3 (DVI)

Connect a digital signal (TMDS) from a source with a DVI output.

This input can be set for use with an RGB3 or DVD3/ HD3 source. (see page E-20)

IEXTERNAL CONTROL (D-Sub)

This terminal is used when operating and controlling the monitor externally (by RS-232C).

Information

•For Y/CB/Cr, connect to the DVD1 or DVD2 terminals.

•For SCART, this unit provides three ways to connect:

·SCART1: Connect R/G/B to the DVD2 terminals and composite sync. to the HD terminal.

·SCART2: Connect R/G/B to the DVD2 terminals and composite sync. to the VIDEO1 terminal.

·SCART3: Connect R/G/B + composite sync. to the RGB1 terminal.

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Remote Control

qPOWER ON/STANDBY

Switches the power on/standby.

(This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.)

wOFF TIMER

Activates the off timer for the unit.

eDISPLAY

Displays the source settings on the screen.

r WIDE

iMUTE

Mutes the audio.

oVOLUME (+ /–)

Adjusts the audio volume.

!0ZOOM (+ /–)

Enlarges or reduces the image.

!1CONTRAST

Press this button to adjust contrast directly.

!2BRIGHTNESS

Press this button to adjust brightness directly.

!3PICTURE MODE

Press this button to adjust picture mode directly.

!4COLOR TEMP

Press this button to adjust color tone directly.

!5VIDEO1, 2, 3

Press this button to select VIDEO as the source. VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.

!6DVD/HD1, 2, 3

Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.

!7PC/RGB

Press this button to select PC/RGB as the source. PC/RGB can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor.

!8PICTURE MEMORY

Switches sequentially between picture memory settings 1 to 6.

!9Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits the remote control signals.

Automatically detects the signal and sets the aspect ratio.

Wide button is not active for all signals.

tMENU/ENTER

Press this button to access the OSM controls.

Press this button during the display of the main menu to go to the sub menu.

yCURSOR (▲ / ▼ / / )

Use these buttons to select items or settings and to adjust settings or switch the display patterns.

uEXIT

Press this button to exit the OSM controls in the main

menu. Press this button during the display of the sub
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