
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
Visual Systems
42XM2/S (Residential Model) Installation Guide
42” Plasma Displays v1.1
Contents
Product Description and Notes Page 1
Ventilation Requirements
Display Dimensions
Front, Top & Bottom
Rear & Sides
Display Dimensions w/Optional Speakers and Stand
Dimensions w/Optional Flat Wall Mount
Dimensions w/Optional Tilt Wall Mount
Dimensions w/Optional Ceiling Mount
Connections
Control Codes
Product Description
Type: Plasma Display Screen Surface: Anti-Reflective
Resolution: 1024x768 (XGA) Color Correction: NEC CCF (Capsulated Color Filter, in panel)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 and AccuCrimson (in front filter)
FCC: Class B Dimensions: 40”(W) x 24”(H) x 3.5”(D)
DVI Input: HDCP capable Weight: 65.0 lbs
Notes
This document is intended to be used as a reference guide to supply useful information for a design or installation. It is not
intended to be a step-by step procedure for installation.
Any ceilings or walls must be strong enough to support the display and the installation must be in accordance with any local
building codes. All mounts should make secure contact to wood studs.
4:3 sources can be displayed on the 16:9 screen in either normal aspect ratio with bars on the left or right, or stretched
horizontally to fill the screen using the menus (see “Aspect Modes” in menus and user manual).
Distances are in inches, for millimeters multiply by 25.4.
Distances may vary ±5%.
Maximum Tilt Angles
Below is the maximum angle that the display can be tilted
Landscape 30°
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Max Tilt
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Ventilation Requirements (all models)
Dimensions below are minimum required for proper ventilation.
2"
NOTE: The ventilation space should not be covered or closed off at the front of the opening. If for some reason the
opening needs to be covered, other means of ventilation will need to be incorporated into the design. Contact NEC for
design review and recommendations.
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WALL
WALL
2"
2"
WALL
2"
2"

Display dimensions
0.98
2.52
0.63 1.69
3.11
Ventilation Openings
3.95
0.38
0.79
Ventilation Openings
23.27
34.55
40.08
36.76
Ventilation Openings
33.25
33.03
2.70
0.81
16.81
0.38 1.69 0.6334.690.381.690.63
1.42
0.59
Ventilation Openings
2.72
3.50
5.53
1.30
0.63
1.14
1.38
0.35
1.38
0.98
1.14
0.98
24.02
2.171.34
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Display dimensions (cont.)
4.13
6.06 12.83 5.12
9.61 20.87 9.61
1.67
1.77
4.02
Ventilation Openings
8.78 1.65 19.21 1.65 8.78
Ventilation Openings
For PC Option
AC IN
Ventilation Openings
0.40
0.06
0.39
23.11
0.39
0.40
0.06
17.52
M4*10 MAX
Ventilation Openings
+- +-
1.67
1.77
4.02
Ventilation Openings
3.50
1.97
°
0.37
5
.
1
VIDEO 3
1.57
VIDEO
(IN/OUT)
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUDIO 1
R
L
YCb/PbCr/Pr
DVD 1/HD 1
AUDIO 2
L
R
R/
Cr/Pr
G/
Y Cb/Pb HD VD
RGB 2/DVD 2/HD 2 RGB 1
B/
(IN/OUT)
AUDIO 3
R
L
DVI
RGB 3
External Control
REMOTE
OUTIN
8-M4*14MAX
For Mount
4.25 4.96 5.12 4.96 4.72
0.640.68
22.06
0.51
0.63
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Dimensions with optional speakers and stand
3.54
0.02
4.41
0.75
0.53
13.58
11.42
1.30
47.20
Optional Speakers
13.58
11.42
4.37
4.41
0.02
1.97
3.54
26.59
14.59
2.58
15.75
7.28 4.96
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Dimensions with optional Flat Wall Mount Kit (FWMK)
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6
2
Note: The mount holes are higher on the 42XM2/S than on prior models
due to a higher center of gravity. (mount pattern is the same)
42XM2/S mount holes are 0.24” higher than 42PD3(PX-42VP3)
42XM2/Smount holes are 0.83” higher than 42MP3(PX-42V3)/42MP4(PX-42XM1)
0
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2
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3
5
5
1
1
8
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2
1
0
4
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0
1
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6
0
8
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9
9
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5
4
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8
4
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0
8
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1
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2
1
1
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Dimensions with optional Tilt Wall Mount Kit (TWMK)
Tilt Range
Note: The mount holes are higher on the 42XM2 than on prior models
due to a higher center of gravity. (mount pattern is the same)
42XM2/S mount holes are 0.24” higher than 42PD3(PX-42VP3)
42XM2/S mount holes are 0.83” higher than 42MP3(PX-42V3)/42MP4(PX-42XM1)
5
5
.
8
4
0
.
5
°
0
.
5
1
12.1
Depth at 15° Tilt
1
5
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3
0
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6
1
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8
1
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2
1
0
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4
1
7
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9
9
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5
4
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8
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4
0
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8
0
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2
1
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Dimensions with optional Ceiling Mount Kit (CMK)
Note: The mount holes are higher on the 42XM2/S than on prior models
due to a higher center of gravity. (mount pattern is the same)
42XM2/S mount holes are 0.24” higher than 42PD3(PX-42VP3)
42XM2/S mount holes are 0.83” higher than 42MP3(PX-42V3)/42MP4(PX-42XM1)
1.5
2.5
0.5
12.2
16.0 12.0
-+
+
-
LEFTRIGHT { SPEAKERS MUST
AC IN
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM}
8.717.5
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Connections
DVI Input is HDCP capable
VIDEO 3
(MONO)
L
(MONO)
L
(MONO)
L
(IN/OUT)
VIDEO 1
YCb/PbCr/Pr
Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD
R/ G/ B/
(IN/OUT)
DVI
(Digital RGB)
VIDEO
VIDEO 2
AUDIO 1
R
DVD 1/HD 1
AUDIO 2
R
RGB 2/DVD 2/HD 2
RGB 1
AUDIO 3
R
RGB 3
External Control
REMOTE
OUTIN
LOCATED AT
BOTTOM OF DISPLAY
POWER
EXT. SPEAKERS
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Control Codes
Function Code Data
POWER ON 9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 4FH 00H CEH
INPUT SWITCH VIDEO1 (BNC) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 01H 08H
VIDEO2 (RCA) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 02H 09H
VIDEO3 (S-Video) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 03H 0AH
DVD1/HD1 (RCA/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 05H 0CH
DVD2/HD2 (5BNC/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 06H 0DH
RGB1 (15pin HD) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 07H 0EH
RGB2 (5BNC/RGB) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 08H 0FH
RGB3 (DVI) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 0CH 13H
AUDIO MUTE ON 9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H BDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H BEH
PICTURE MODE NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 01H CBH
THEAT.1 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 02H CCH
THEAT.2 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 03H CDH
DEFAULT DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 04H CEH
SCREEN MODE: STADIUM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 02H 13H
ZOOM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 03H 14H
NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 04H 15H
FULL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 05H 16H
AUTO PICTURE ON DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 00H 4DH
OFF DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 01H 4EH
CINEMA MODE ON DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 01H 82H
OFF DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 02H 83H
NOTE: Contact your NEC rep for codes not listed.
NOTE: Use a cross/reverse/null modem cable.
Cable Connection
Communication Protocol:
Interface: RS-232C Parity: Odd
Communication: Asynchronous Stop Bit: 1 bit
Baud Rate: 9600 bps Communication Code: Hex
Data Length: 8 bits
PC Control Connector (D-Sub 9P)
To TxD of PC
To RxD of PC
To GND of PC
12
34
5
67 8
9
To RTS of PC
To CTS of PC
NOTE: Jumper “Request to send” and “Clear to Send” together on both ends of the cable to simplify cable connection.
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