Nec PLASMASYNC PX-50MP2, PLASMASYNC PX-50XM2A user Manual

PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor

User’s Manual

NEC Technologies

Important Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC 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.

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Warnings and Safety Precaution

The NEC plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.

The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). Although NEC produces the plasma display panels 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.

The unit is equipped with cooling fans. 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 the monitor to cool for 60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your NEC dealer for service.

2.Do not use the power cord 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 unit 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. NEC 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 NEC Service Centers.

NOTE:

When you connect a computer to this monitor, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores:

Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click.

Use the band to fasten the ferrite core (supplied) to the DVI cable.

DVI cable (not supplied)
			band	band			Connector
	core (small)			core		(small)

Power cable (supplied)

core (large)

core (large)

To avoid damage and prolong operating life:

1.Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued operation at line voltages greater than 120 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 unit and have it serviced by an authorized NEC 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 NEC 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.

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 NEC 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.

Contact NEC Technologies at 1-800-836-0655 for other recommended procedures that will best suit your particular application needs.

Précautions

Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d’utiliser votre moniteur PlasmaSync NEC et conserver ce manuel à portée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure.

ATTENTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS DEPOSER LE COUVERCLE, IL N’Y A AUCUNE PIECE UTILISABLE A L’INTERIEUR DE CET APPAREIL. NE CONFIER LES TRAVAUX D’ENTRETIEN QU’A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

Ce symbole a pour but de prévenir l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension dangereuse, non isolée se trouvant à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Elle est d’une intensité suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution. Eviter le contact avec les pièces à l’intérieur de cet appareil.

Ce symbole a pour but de prévenir l’utilisateur de la présence d’importantes instructions concernant l’entretien et le fonctionnement de cet appareil. Par conséquent, elles doivent être lues attentivement afin d’éviter des problèmes.

AVERTISSEMENT

AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CETAPPAREIL A LA PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE. AUSSI, NE PAS UTILISER LA FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR OU UNE AUTRE PRISE DE COURANT SAUF SI CES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND. NE PAS OUVRIR LE COFFRET, DES COMPOSANTS HAUTE TENSION SE TROUVENT A L’INTERIEUR. LAISSER A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE LE SOIN DE REPARER CET APPAREIL.

DOC avis de conformation

Cet appareil numérigue de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.

Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité

Le moniteur PlasmaSync NEC a été conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisation fiable et durable. Il ne nécessite aucun entretien en dehors du nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon doux et sec pour nettoyer la surface de l’écran. Ne jamais utiliser de solvant comme l’alcool ou le diluant. Le panneau à affichage plasma est constitué de fines particules d’images ou pixels (cellules). Bien que NEC produise des panneaux à affichage plasma avec plus de 99,99 % de cellules actives, il peut y avoir des cellules qui ne produisent pas de lumière ou qui restent allumées.

Pour des raisons de sécurité et pour éviter d’endommager l’appareil, lire attentivement les instructions suivantes.

Pour éviter les risques d’éléctrocution et d’incendie:

1.Laisser suffisament d’espace autour de l’appareil pour la ventilation et éviter toute augmentation excessive de la température interne. Ne pas couvrir les évents ou l’installer dans un endroit trop exigu.

L’appareil est équipé de ventilateurs de refroidissement. Si vous installez l’appareil dans un espace clos, assurezvous qu’il y ait suffisamment d’espace au dessus pour permettre à l’air chaud de s’élever et de s’évacuer. Si la température du moniteur devient excessive, la protection contre les surchauffes entrera en action et coupera l’alimentation. Dans ce cas, éteindre l’appareil et débrancher le câble d’alimentation. Si la température de la pièce dans laquelle le moniteur est installé est particulièrement excessive, déplacer l’appareil dans un endroit plus frais et le laisser refroidir 60 minutes. Si le problème persiste, prendre contact avec le revendeur NEC pour le service après-vente.

2.Ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisée du cordon d’alimentation avec des prolongateurs ou des prises de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond.

3.Ne pas exposer à L’eau ou à l’humidité.

4.Eviter d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation, et ne pas modifier le cordon d’alimentation.

5.Débrancher l’appareil pendant les tempêtes ou si l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant une longue période.

6.Ne pas ouvrir le coffret. Des composants de haute tension se trouvent à l’intérieur. Si l’appareil est endommagé de cette manière, la garantie devient caduque. De plus, il y a risque d’électrocution.

7.Ne pas essayer de réparer ou entretenir l’appareil soimême. NEC ne saura être tenu pour responsable pour toute blessure ou dommage causé par des personnes non qualifiées qui essayent de réparer ou d’ouvrir le couvercle arrière. Confier toute réparation à un centre de service agréé NEC.

REMARQUE:

Lorsque vous branchez un micro-ordinateur sur ce moniteur, fixez les noyaux en ferrites fournis. Si vous ne le faîtes, le moniteur ne sera pas en conformité avec les exigences des standards FCC.

Fixation des noyaux en ferrite.

Monter les tores en ferrite aux deux extrêmités du câble DVI (non fourni) et aux deux extrêmités du câble d’alimentation électrique (fourni).

Fermez doucement le couvercle jusqu’à ce que les crans se clipsent.

Fixer le tore en ferrite (fourni) au câble DVI à l’aide d’un collier.

Câble DVI (non fourni)									Connecteur
		Collier					Collier
	noyau (petit)						noyau (petit)
Câble d'alimentation							noyau (large)
électrique (fourni)
	noyau					(large)

Pour éviter des dommages et prolonger la durée de service de l’appareil:

1.N’utiliser qu’une source d’alimentation de 120 V 50/ 60 Hz CA. Le fait d’utiliser l’appareil en continu à des tensions de ligne supérieures à 120 Volts CA réduit sa durée de vie et risque de provoquer un incendie.

2.Manipuler l’appareil avec soin pendant son déplacement et ne pas le faire tomber.

3.Eloigner l’appareil des endroits chauds, très poussiéreux et exposés en plein soleil.

4.Eviter que des liquides et des petits objets métalliques pénètrent à l’intérieur de l’appareil. En cas d’accident, débrancher l’appareil et le confier à un centre de service agréé NEC.

5.Ne pas frapper ou rayer la surface de la écran plasma, car des défauts risquent de se produire sur la surface de la écran plasma.

6.Pour effectuer une installation et un montage corrects, il est recommandé de faire appel au concessionnaire NEC autorisé et spécialisé.

7.Comme c’est le cas pour tout affichage à base de phosphore (comme un moniteur CRT, par exemple), la puissance de lumière baisse graduellement au cours de la vie du Panneau d’Affichage à Plasma.

Pour éviter le risque de combustion au phosphore, les mesures suivantes sont recommandées :

Comme tous les appareils d’affichage à base de phosphore et tous les autres affichages à gaz plasma, les moniteurs Plasmasync peuvent être sujets à la combustion au phosphore dans certaines circonsatnces. Certaines conditions d’utilisation, telles que l’affichage continu d’une image statique pour une durée prolongée, peuvent causer des brûlures au phophore si aucune précaution n’est prise. Pour protéger votre investissement dans ce moniteur PlasmaSync NEC, veuillez suivre les directives et les recommandations suivantes pour minimiser l’occurence de brûlure d’image :

•Assurez-vous de mettre en marche et d’utliser l’économisateur d’écran chaque fois que c’est possible lorsque vous l’utilisez avec une source d’entrée d’ordinateur.

•Affichez une image en mouvement aussi souvent que possible.

•Changer la position de l’affichage de menu de temps à autre.

•Coupez toujours l’alimentation lorsque vous avez terminé d’utiliser la moniteur.

Si le moniteur est en usage continu ou longue durée, prenez les mesures suivantes afin d’éviter l’occurence de combustion au phosphore :

•Abaissez le niveau de l’image (contraste, luminosité) autant que possible, sans faire perdre la lisibilité de l’image.

•Affichez une image avec de nombreuses couleurs et graduations de couleur (par ex. des images photographiques ou photo-réalistes).

•Créez un contenu d’image avec un contraste minimal entre les zones sombres et les zones claires, par exemple, des caractères blancs sur un fond noir. Utilisez des couleurs complémentaires ou pastels le plus souvent possible.

•Évitez d’afficher des images avec peu de couleurs et des limites nettes et clairement définies entre les couleurs.

Contactez NEC Technologies au 1-800-836-0655 pour d’autres procédures recommandées qui conviendront le mieux au besoin de votre appareil.

Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors

NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter NECTECH) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at NECTECH’s sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective. Replacement parts or products may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the original parts or products.

HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY?

Parts and labor are warranted for (1) one year from the date of the first customer purchase.

WHO IS PROTECTED?

This warranty may be enforced only by the first purchaser.

WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

1.Any product which is not distributed in the U.S.A., Canada or Mexico by NECTECH or which is not purchased in the U.S.A., Canada or Mexico from an authorized NECTECH dealer.

2.Any product of which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.

3.Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a.Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

b.Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by NECTECH.

c.Any shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier).

d.Removal or installation of the product.

e.Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

f.Burns or residual images upon the phosphor of the panel.

4.Cartons, carrying cases, batteries, external cabinets, magnetic tapes, or any accessories used in connection with the product.

5.Service outside of the U.S.A. and Canada.

WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items, but we will not pay for the following:

1.Removal or installation charges.

2.Costs of initial technical adjustments (set-up), including adjustment of user controls. These costs are the responsibility of the NECTECH dealer from whom the product was purchased.

3.Shipping charges.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE

1.To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

2.Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage. Please also include in any mailing your name, address and a description of the problem(s).

3.For the name of the nearest NECTECH authorized service center, call NECTECH at 800-836-0655.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

Except for the obligations specifically set forth in this warranty statement, we will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other types of damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

NECTECH’ s liability for any defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. NECTECH shall not be liable for:

1.Damage to other property caused by any defects in this product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, commercial loss; or

2.Any other damages whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THE WARRANTY

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

TELEPHONE [phone]

NEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248

Note: All products returned to NECTECH for service MUST have prior approval. To get approval, call NEC Technologies at 800-836-0655.

Contents

How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ....	1
Introduction .....................................................	2
Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2
Plasma Monitor ........................................................	2
The features you’ll enjoy include: ...............................	2
Contents of the Package ...........................................	2
Options ..................................................................	2
Part Names and Function ..................................	3
Front View ...............................................................	3
Rear View / Terminal Board ......................................	4
Remote Control ........................................................	5
Battery Installation and Replacement ...........................	6
Using the wired remote control mode ..........................	7
Operating Range ..........................................................	7
Handling the remote control .........................................	7
Installation ......................................................	8
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ...............	9
Connections with Equipment that has a Digital Interface ...	9
Connecting Your Document Camera ...........................	9
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player ..................	9
Connecting Your DVD Player .....................................	9
External Speaker Connections..................................	10
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels
for 15 pin RGB (Analog) .........................................	11
Pin Configuration and Signal
of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector) ..............	11
Basic Operations .............................................	12
POWER ................................................................	12
To turn the unit ON and OFF: ....................................	12
VOLUME ..............................................................	12
To adjust the volume: ................................................	12
MUTE ...................................................................	12
To cancel the sound: ..................................................	12
DISPLAY ................................................................	12
To check the settings: .................................................	12
DIGITAL ZOOM .....................................................	12
AUTO ADJUST ......................................................	12
To adjust the size or quality of the picture
automatically: ............................................................	12
OFF TIMER ...........................................................	13
To set the off timer: ...................................................	13
To check the remaining time: .....................................	13
To cancel the off timer ...............................................	13
WIDE Operations .............................................	14
Watching with a wide screen (manual) ....................	14
When watching videos or digital video discs .............	14
When watching high definition video source .............	14
Watching computer images with a wide screen .........	15
When “PICTURE SIZE” is set to “OFF” ...................	15
MULTI SCREEN Operations ...............................	16
Showing a couple of pictures on the screen
at the same time ...................................................	16
Operations in the Side-by-side mode ..........................	16
Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode ..................	17
Selecting the input signals to be displayed .................	17
Adjusting the OSM controls ......................................	17

OSM Controls .................................................	18
Menu Operations ...................................................	18
Picture Settings Menu .............................................	20
Adjusting the picture .................................................	20
Setting the picture mode according to the
brightness of the room ...............................................	21
Setting the color temperature ....................................	22
Adjusting the color to the desired quality ...................	23
Reducing noise in the picture .....................................	24
Sound Settings Menu ..............................................	25
Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance ........	25
Screen Settings Menu .............................................	26
Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture,
Picture Adj ................................................................	26
Function Settings Menu ..........................................	27
Setting the on-screen menu .......................................	27
Adjusting the position of the menu display ................	28
Setting the power management for computer images .....	29
POWER/STANDBY indicator ...................................	30
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen .........	31
Setting the picture to suit the movie ...........................	31
Setting RGB3 ADJ. ....................................................	32
Reducing burn-in of the screen ..................................	32
Setting the time for “INVERSE” ................................	33
Setting the time for “SCREEN WIPER” ....................	34
Resetting to the default values ....................................	35
Options Settings Menu ............................................	36
Setting the allocation of the audio connectors ...........	36
Setting the BNC connectors ......................................	36
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB
select screen .............................................................	37
Setting high definition images to the suitable
screen size ...............................................................	38
Setting the picture size for RGB input signals ............	38
Information Menu .................................................	39
Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals,
and resolution ...........................................................	39
Setting the language for the menus .............................	39
Setting the video signal format ..................................	40
External Control .............................................	41
Table of Signals Supported ..............................	55
Supported resolution ..............................................	55
Troubleshooting .............................................	57
Specifications .................................................	58

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.

•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 2.

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

*Use only Listed Cart or Stand, or mounting kit or stand provided by manufacturer.

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")
	1340mm (52.8")
			50mm
			866mm (34.2")
			50mm (2")

Wall

50mm (2")

1

Introduction

Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2 Plasma Monitor

NEC’s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 50-inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync 50MP2 certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 4.2 inches/ 107 mm thin, the monitor’s sleek techno-art lines blend in well with your environment. PlasmaSync’s crisp, vivid image quality will transform data from any graphic medium from PCs to DVD playersinto art. And weighing only 98 lbs/ 44.5 kg, it actually can be hung almost anywhere. NEC has made sure that a host of multimedia resources can be easily connected and displayed as brilliantly as intended on the PlasmaSync™ monitor.

The features you’ll enjoy include:

•50-inch screen

•16:9 aspect ratio

•Capsulated Color Filter (CCF) and black matrix

•The enhanced display in red uses a two-stage filtering system where Accucrimson™ is combined with our special CCF.

•4.2 inch / 107 mm thin

•98 lbs/ 44.5 kg light

•High-resolution screen: 1365 768 pixels

•160-degrees of off-axis viewing, horizontally and vertically.

•Flicker - and warp - free display provides excellent image geometry even in screen corners

•Not affected by magnetic fields, no color drift or edge distortion.

•VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA computer signal compatibility

•NTSC, PAL, SECAM, composite and S-Video signal compatibility

•480P, 1080I, 720P and HDTV signal compatibility

•PCs, VCRs, Laser Disc and DVD player source compatibility

•AccuBlend™ scan conversion automatically converts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA signals to the panel’s native resolution

•Advanced Mass Area Sampling Progressive Scan method is employed.

•RGB input (3*), Video input (3), DVD/HD input (2*), Audio input (3), External Control input (1)

•AccuColor control system provides user selectable onscreen color temperature settings

•New Drive Technology

•Component video input terminal for DVD, 15.75kHz (Y, CB, CR )

•Digital broadcasting source compatibitly

•NEC’s OSM™ menu-driven on screen control system that makes image adjustments a snap

•Seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Japanese)

*You can select RGB source or Component source for the 5BNC terminal. When selecting an RGB input, the source is switched to the RGB input (3); when selecting a component input, the source is switched to the DVD/ HD input (2).

Contents of the Package

PlasmaSync™ 50MP2 plasma monitor

Power cord

RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15pin connector)

Remote control with two AAA Batteries

User’s manual

Remote cable

Safety metal fittings*

Screws for safety metal fitting*

Ferrite core (small 2, large 2), band

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

Options

•Wall mount unit

•Ceiling mount unit

•Tilt mount unit

•Tabletop stand

•Speakers

•Others

2

Part Names and Function

Front View

POWER/STANDBY

INPUT SELECT

VOLUME

POWER/STANDBY

		VOLUME							INPUT SELECT
PROCEED DOWN			UP		LEFT/— RIGHT/+				/EXIT

qPROCEED

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

wVOLUME DOWN and UP

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

eLEFT/– and RIGHT/+

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

rINPUT SELECT / EXIT

Switches the input, in the following order.

→VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3→ DVD/HD RGB/PC3 ← RGB/PC2 ← RGB/PC1←

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

t POWER/STANDBY indicator
When the power is on .............................	Lights green.
When the power is in the standby mode	... Lights red.
y Power
Turns the monitor’s power on and off.

uRemote sensor window

Receives the signals from the remote control.

3

Rear View/ Terminal Board

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

	1	L ( MONO )
	AUDIO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2		R

VIDEO 3

1	L ( MONO )	DVD1/HD1	Y
DVD1/HD12AUDIO AUDIO	R		CR / PR
	R
	Y
	CB / PB		CB / PB
	CR / PR
	L ( MONO )
	RGB 1	2	L ( MONO )
RGB2/DVD2/HD2	HD	AUDIO
	R / CR / PR		R
	G / Y
	B / CB / PB

VD

3	L ( MONO )	RGB 1
AUDIO	R

RGB 3

			R / CR / PR
	CONTROL
	LOCK
	ON / OFF	RGB2/DVD2/HD2
SPEAKERS MUST			G / Y
HAVE MORE THAN	REMOTE
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM	CONTROL
RIGHT LEFT	EXTERNAL
	CONTROL		B / CB / PB
AC-IN
			HD
			VD

K	J	AUDIO3	R	( MONO )
			L
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM
RIGHT LEFT			RGB 3
			( Digital RGB )
			CONTROL
			LOCK
			ON	/ OFF
			REMOTE
			CONTROL
A			EXTERNAL
			CONTROL

B

C

D

E

F

G H

I

A EXT SPEAKER L and R	G CONTROL LOCK
Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity.	When “CONTROL LOCK” is set “ON”, the buttons
B VIDEO1, 2, 3	on the set’s control panel do not function.

Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Laser Discs, etc. here.

CDVD1 / HD1

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

DRGB1

Inputs the analog RGB signal of personal computer, etc.

ERGB2/ DVD2/ HD2

RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal. DVD2/ HD2: Connect DVD’s, High Definition or

Laser Discs, etc. here.

FRGB3 (DVI 29pin)

Inputs a digital RGB signal (TMDS).

HREMOTE CONTROL

Connect the supplied remote cable here.

IEXTERNAL CONTROL

This terminal is used when power ON/OFF, input selection and AUDIO MUTE and other controls are operated externally (by external control). See also page 41 for external control.

JAUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3

These are audio input terminals.

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

KAC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

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Remote Control

qPOWER ON/OFF

Switches Power ON/OFF.

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

wRGB/PC

Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source.

→ RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3

RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. The input switches as follows each time the button is pressed:

→VIDEO1 → VIDEO2→ VIDEO3→ DVD/HD RGB/PC3 ← RGB/PC2 ← RGB/PC1 ←

eDVD / HD

Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. The input switches as follows each time the button is pressed:

→VIDEO1 → VIDEO2→ VIDEO3→ DVD/HD RGB/PC3 ← RGB/PC2 ← RGB/PC1 ←

rVIDEO

Press this button to select VIDEO as the source.

→ VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3

VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. The input switches as follows each time the button is pressed:

→VIDEO1 → VIDEO2→ VIDEO3→ DVD/HD RGB/PC3 ← RGB/PC2 ← RGB/PC1 ←

tPROCEED

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 menu to return to the main menu.

iPOINTER

Press this button to display the pointer.

oZOOM (+ /–)

Enlarges or reduces the image.

!0VOLUME (+ /–)

Adjusts the volume.

!1MUTE

Mutes the sound.

!2WIDE

The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set.

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!3DISPLAY

Displays the source settings on the screen.

!4OFF TIMER

Activates the off timer for the unit.

!5MULTI

Press this button to select a screen mode from among single mode, side by side, and picture in picture.

!6SELECT

Press this button to select the active picture in a multi screen mode.

!7AUTO ADJUST

Press this button to adjust Fine Picture, Picture ADJ, Position, and Contrast automatically, or to switch the screen size to ZOOM mode automatically with the superimposed caption displayed fully only when the picture contains dark areas above and below the picture.

!8Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits the remote control signals.

!9Remote Jack

Insert the plug of the supplied remote cable here when using the supplied remote control in the wired condition.

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.

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Using the wired remote control mode

Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote control’s remote jack and the “REMOTE CONTROL” terminal on the monitor.

When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote control can be operated even if no batteries are loaded.

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.

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

	1	L ( MONO )
	AUDIO
		R

DVD1/HD1	Y
	CR / PR
	CB / PB

2	L ( MONO )
AUDIO	R

RGB 1

RGB2/DVD2/HD2	R / CR / PR
	HD
	G / Y
	B / CB / PB
	VD

	3	L ( MONO )
	AUDIO
		R
		RGB 3
		( Digital RGB )
		CONTROL
		LOCK
		ON	/ OFF
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN		REMOTE
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM		CONTROL
RIGHT	LEFT	EXTERNAL
		CONTROL

CONTROL

LOCK

ON / OFF

REMOTE

CONTROL

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

LUME		INPUT SELECT
UP	LEFT/— RIGHT/+	/EXIT

Remote Control

Cable

POWER/STANDBY

Approx.

7m/ 23ft

To Remote Jack

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.

•When using the remote control in the wireless condition, be sure to unplug the remote cable from the REMOTE CONTROL terminal on the monitor.

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Installation

AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1

AUDIO 3 RGB2/DVD2/HD2

VCR or Laser Disc Player

To video inputs on the plasma monitor

VIDEO	1
VIDEO	2

VIDEO 3

Document Camera

L ( MONO )

R

Y

CB / PB

IBM VGA or Compatibles

CR / PR

L ( MONO )

R

RGB 1

Macintosh or Compatibles

(Desk top type)

R / CR / PR

G / Y

B / CB / PB

HD

VD

Monitor adapter for

L ( MONO )

Macintosh

R

Signal cable (supplied)

RGB 3

To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor

( Digital RGB )

CONTROL

LOCK

ON

/ OFF

REMOTE

An image may not be displayed

CONTROL

correctly if a video source like a

DVD Player

EXTERNAL

VCR is connected to the DVD terminals.

CONTROL

Personal computer with a digital RGB output

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Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer

Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor supports the signals described on page 55.

To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and computer.

2.If your PC does not support SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA you will need to install an SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA graphics board. Consult your computer’s owner’s manual for your SXGA/XGA/SVGA/VGA configuration. If you need to install a new board, see the manual that comes with your new graphics board for installation instructions.

3.The plasma monitor provides signal compatibility up to VESA 1600 1200 (UXGA). However, it is not recommended to use this resolution due to image readability on the monitors 1365 768 native pixel resolution panel.

4.Use the signal cable that’s supplied to connect your PC or Macintosh computer to the plasma monitor. For Macintosh, use the monitor adapter to connect to your computer’s video port.

5.Turn on the plasma monitor and the computer.

6.If the plasma monitor goes blank after a period of inactivity, it may be caused by a screen saver installed on the computer

you’ve connected to the plasma monitor.

When using a Macintosh with the plasma monitor, the following four display standards are supported using the Macintosh adapter :

13" fixed mode 16" fixed mode 19" fixed mode 21" fixed mode

The 19" fixed mode is recommended for the plasma monitor.

Connections with Equipment that has a Digital Interface

Connections can be made with equipment that is equipped with a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard.

*Use a DVI 29-pin signal cable and the ferrite cores (supplied) when making connections to the RGB3 IN (DVI) connector of the main unit.

Note that the RGB3 IN(DVI) terminal does not support analog RGB input source.

Note:

1.Input TMDS signals conforming to DVI standards. The TMDS input corresponds to 1 link.

2.To maintain display quality, use a cable with a quality prescribedbyDVIstandardsthatiswithin5metersinlength.

Connecting Your Document Camera

You can connect your plasma monitor to a document camera. To do so, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and document camera.

2.Use a standard video cable to connect your document camera to the Video input on your plasma monitor.

3.Turn on the plasma monitor and the document camera.

Note: Refer to your document camera owner’s manual for more information about your camera’s video output requirements.

Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player

Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor. To make these connections, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and VCR or laser disc player.

2.Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the Video input on your plasma monitor. Use standard RCA audio patch cords to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc player to your plasma monitor (if your VCR or laser disc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.

3.Turn on the plasma monitor and the VCR or laser disc player.

Note: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner’s manual for more information about your equipment’s video output requirements.

Connecting Your DVD Player

You can connect your plasma monitor to a DVD player. To do so, simply:

1.Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and DVD player.

2.Use a standard video cable to connect your DVD player to the Y, Cb, and Cr inputs on your plasma monitor. Or use the DVD-player’s S-Video output. Use a standard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on the plasma monitor.

3.Turn on the plasma monitor and the DVD player.

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External Speaker Connections

				VIDEO 1
				VIDEO 2
				VIDEO 3
			1	L ( MONO )
			AUDIO
				R
			DVD1/HD1	Y
				CR / PR
				CB / PB
	RIGHT	LEFT	2	L ( MONO )
			AUDIO
				R
				RGB 1
			RGB2/DVD2/HD2	R / CR / PR
				HD
				G / Y
				B / CB / PB

		VD
	3	L ( MONO )
	AUDIO
		R
		RGB 3

( Digital RGB )

	CONTROL
	LOCK
	ON / OFF
SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN	REMOTE
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM	CONTROL
RIGHT LEFT	EXTERNAL
	CONTROL

AC-IN

External speakers (option) may be connected to the plasma monitor to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources.

External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the audio outputs.

CAUTION: Unplug the plasma monitor and all connected components before connecting external speakers. Use only speakers with 6-ohm impedance and a power input rating of 7 watts or more.

To connect external speakers directly to the plasma monitor:

1.Strip the ends of the speaker wires.

2.Press down the tabs below the SPEAKERS terminals, insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the speaker wire connection:

[a]Connect the right speaker (located at right side of the monitor when viewed from the front) positive (+) wire to RIGHT +.

[b]Connect the right speaker negative (–) wire to RIGHT –.

[c]Connect the left speaker negative (–) wire to LEFT–.

[d]Connect the left speaker positive (+) wire to LEFT+.

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Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog)

						Pin No.	Signal (Analog)
5		4	3	2	1	1	Red
10		9	8	7	6	2	Green or sync-on-green
15	14		13	12	11	3	Blue
						4	No connection
						5	Ground
						6	Red ground
						7	Green ground
						8	Blue ground
						9	No connection
						10	Sync signal ground
						11	No connection
						12	Bi-directional DATA (SDA)
						13	Horizontal sync or Composite sync
						14	Vertical sync
						15	Data clock

Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 IN Connector (DVI Connector)

The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for both analog and digital.

(Functionally, this cannot be used for an analog input.)

(TMDS can be used for one link only.)

RGB 3

1		2		3		4		5	6		7		8			25			26
9		10		11		12		13	14		15		16
17		18		19		20		21	22		23		24			27			28
																		29

Pin No.	Signal (Digital)
1	T.M.D.S Data 2 -
2	T.M.D.S Data 2 +
3	T.M.D.S Data 2 Shield
4	No connection
5	No connection
6	DDC Clock
7	DDC Data
8	No connection
9	T.M.D.S Data 1 -
10	T.M.D.S Data 1 +
11	T.M.D.S Data 1 Shield
12	No connection
13	No connection
14	+5V Power
15	Ground
16	Hot Plug Detect
17	T.M.D.S Data 0 -
18	T.M.D.S Data 0 +
19	T.M.D.S Data 0 Shield
20	No connection
21	No connection
22	T.M.D.S Clock Shield
23	T.M.D.S Clock +
24	T.M.D.S Clock -
25	No connection
26	No connection
27	No connection
28	No connection
29	No connection

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Basic Operations

POWER

To turn the unit ON and OFF:

1.Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.

2.Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to turn on the unit.

The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on.

3.Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control or the unit) to turn off the unit.

The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and the standby mode is set (only when turning off the unit with the remote control).

VOLUME

To adjust the volume:

1.Press and hold the VOLUMEbutton (on the remote control or the unit) to increase to the desired level.

2.Press and hold the VOLUMEbutton (on the remote control or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.

MUTE

To cancel the sound:

Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel the sound; press again to restore.

DISPLAY

To check the settings:

1.The screen changes each time the DISPLAY button is pressed.

2.If the button is not pressed for approximately three seconds, the menu turns off.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture.

1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( )

To change the size of the picture:

Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying glass. ()

A press of the ZOOMbutton will reduce the picture and return it to its original size.

To change the picture position:

Select the position with the ▲▼ buttons.

2. Press the POINTER button to delete the pointer.

AUTO ADJUST

To adjust the size or quality of the picture automatically:

Press the AUTO ADJUST button.

Information

AUTO ADJUST ON setting

When RGB (still picture) input

is selected ...... Fine Picture, Picture ADJ, Position, and Contrast will be adjusted automatically.

When RGB (motion picture),

VIDEO, or Y/Pb/Pr (component) input

is selected ...... The screen size switches to ZOOM mode automatically with the superimposed caption displayed fully only when the picture contains dark areas above and below the picture.

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OFF TIMER

To set the off timer:

The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

1.Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes.

2.Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time.

3.The timer starts when the menu turns off.

→ 30 → 60 → 90 → 120 → 0

OFF TIMER 30

To check the remaining time:

1.Once the off timer has been set, press the OFF TIMER button once.

2.The remaining time is displayed, then turns off after a few seconds.

3.When five minutes remain the remaining time appears until it reaches zero.

OFF TIMER 28

To cancel the off timer:

1.Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row.

2.The off timer is canceled.

OFF TIMER 0

Note:

After the power is turned off with the off timer ...

A slight current is still supplied to the monitor. When you are leaving the room or do not plan to use the system for a long period of time, turn off the power of the monitor.

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WIDE Operations

Watching with a wide screen (manual)

With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes.

When watching videos or digital video discs

1.Press the WIDE button on the remote control.

2.Within 3 seconds ...

Press the WIDE button again.

The screen size switches as follows:

→ ZOOM → NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM

ZOOM size screen

The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction, maintaining the original proportions.

* Use this for theater size (wide) movies, etc.

NORMAL size screen (4:3)

The normal size screen is displayed.

*The picture has the same size as video pictures with a 4 : 3 aspect ratio.

FULL size screen

The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.

*Images compressed in the horizontal direction (“squeezed images”) are expanded in the horizontal direction and displayed on the entire screen. (Normal images are expanded in the horizontal direction.)

STADIUM size screen

The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical directions at different ratios.

*Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with a wide screen.

When watching high definition video source

1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control.

FULL size screen (16 : 9)

The full size screen is displayed.

* The picture has the same size as video pictures (16 : 9).

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