Nec PX42M4A user Manual

PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor

User’s Manual

NEC Technologies

Important Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC
PlasmaSync - 42inch Plasma Monitor PX-42M4A 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 T O 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 WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULL Y IN­SERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET
AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

DOC compliance Notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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 PlasmaSync 4205W 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 in a
closed cabinet or shelves.
The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install
the unit in an enclosure, be 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 unit to water or moisture.

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

5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if 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.

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. Locate set 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, PlasmaSync 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. T o pro­tect your investment in this NEC PlasmaSync monitor,
please adhere to the following guidelines and recommen­dations for minimizing the occurrence of image burn:

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

* Always enable and use your computer's screen saver

function during use with a computer input source.
* Display a moving image whenever possible.
* Always power down the monitor when you are finished

using it.

If the PlasmaSync 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

(ie. 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 when-

ever possible.
* Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct,

sharply defined borders between colors.

Précautions

Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre
PlasmaSync NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42 pouces PX-42M4A et con­server ce manuel à portée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure.

Mises en garde et précautions de
sécurité

Le moniteur multimédia NEC PlasmaSync 4205W 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

A TTENTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION

NE PAS OUVRIR

MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTRO-

CUTION, NE P AS 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.

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

A VERTISSEMENT

AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE OU
D’ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A LA
PLUIE OU A L’HUMIDITE. AUSSI, NE PAS UTILISER LA FICHE
POLARISEE A VEC UN PROLONGA TEUR 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.

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

DOC avis de conformation

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

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 ten-

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet équipement a été testé et certifié conforme avec les limi­tations des équipements numériques de Classe A,
conformément à l'article & (du règlement FCC. Ces limites sont
conçues pour assurer une protection raisonnable contre les
interférences nuisibles lorsque l'équipement est utilisé en mi­lieu commercial. Cet équipement génère, utilise, et peut
produire de l'énergie de fréquence radio et, s'il n'est pas installé
et utilisé selon le manuel d'instruction, peut provoquer des
interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. L'utilisation
de cet équipement dans une zone résidentielle est suscepti­ble de provoquer des interférences nuisibles, dans quel cas

l'utilisateur est tenu de remédier à ces interférences à ses frais.

sion 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.

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 CR T , par exemple), la
puissance de lumière baisse graduellement au cours de
la vie du Panneau d'Affichage à Plasma.

• 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.

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.

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

Si le PlasmaSync 4205W est en usage continu ou longue
durée, prenez les mesures suivantes afin d'éviter l'occurence
de combustion au phosphore :

Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors

NEC T echnologies, 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 product.

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.

WHA T IS CO VERED AND WHAT IS NOT CO VERED

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. or

Canada and Mexico by NECTECH or which is not
purchased in the U.S.A. or Canada or Mexico from an
authorized NECTECH dealer.

2. Any product on which the serial number has been de-

faced, modified or removed.

3. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a.Accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, fire, water, light-

ning 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 pre-

sented 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.

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 express 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 800-836­0655
NEC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500
Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248

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

W e 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. Payment of shipping charges.

Note:

MUST have prior approval. To get approval, call NEC
Technologies at 800-836-0655.

All products retur ned to NECTECH for service

Contents

How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor

......... 1

Introduction ..................................................... 2

Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch

Plasma Monitor ....................................................... 2

The features you'll enjoy include: .............................. 2

Contents of the Package ........................................... 2

Part Names and Function ................................. 3

Front View .............................................................. 3

Rear View / Terminal Board ..................................... 4

Remote Controller .................................................... 5

Battery Installation and Replacement ......................... 6

Using the wired remote control mode ........................ 7

Operating Range .................................................... 7

Handling the remote controller ................................. 7

Installation ...................................................... 8

Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer ............ 9

Connecting Your Document Camera.......................... 9

Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player ................ 9

Connecting Your DVD Player .................................... 9

External Speaker Connections ................................ 10

Mini D-Sub 15 Pin RGB Signal Composition ............ 12

Basic Operations ............................................ 13

POWER ................................................................ 13

To turn the unit ON and OFF:...................................13

VOLUME .............................................................. 13

To adjust the volume:................................................ 13

MUTE ................................................................... 13

To cancel the sound:.................................................. 13

DISPLAY ................................................................ 13

To check the settings:................................................13

VISUAL CONTROL ................................................ 13

To adjust the picture's contrast:.................................13

To adjust the picture's brightness:............................. 13

To adjust the picture's color: .....................................13

To adjust the picture's tint (NTSC only):.................. 13

To adjust the picture's sharpness:.............................. 13

OFF TIMER............................................................ 14

To set the off timer:...................................................14

To check the remaining time:.................................... 14

Canceling the off timer ............................................. 14

Screen Settings Menu............................................. 25

Adjusting the position and size of the wide screen... 25
Adjusting the Position, Fine Picture, Picture Adj

and Auto picture of the computer image ...................26

Adjusting the position of the menu display .............. 28

Function Settings Menu .......................................... 29

Setting the power management for computer images

POWER/STANDBY indicator.................................. 30

Setting a computer image to the correct RGB

select screen .............................................................. 31

Setting high definition image to the suitable

screen size .................................................................32

Setting the on-screen display .................................... 33

Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen.......33

Resetting to the default values .................................. 34

Information Menu .................................................. 35

Checking the frequencies and polarities

of input signals.......................................................... 35

Setting the language for the menus ........................... 36

Setting the video signal format ................................. 37

....... 29

External Control ............................................ 38

Table for Signals Supported ............................ 44

Supported resolutions ............................................ 44

Troubleshooting ............................................. 45

Specifications ................................................. 46

WIDE Operations ............................................ 15

Watching with a wide screen (manual) .................... 15

When watching videos or high definition

laser discs .................................................................. 15

Watching computer images with a wide screen ........ 16

OSM Controls ................................................. 17

Menu Operations .................................................. 17

Picture Settings Menu ............................................. 19

Setting the picture mode according to the

brightness of the room .............................................. 19

Adjusting the picture................................................. 20

Setting the color temperatuer .................................... 21

Adjusting the color to the desired quality .................22

Reducting noise in the picture .................................. 23

Sound settings menu .................................................24

Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance ....... 24

How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor

Y ou can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma
monitor in one of the following two ways:

* As it is made upright. (See Drawing A)
* As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Draw-

ing 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.

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.

31mm (1.22")

1

Wall

1110

mm

(43.7")

31mm (1.22")

(2")

mm

(29.5")

mm

748

(2") 50

mm

50

Wall

Introduction

Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch
Plasma Monitor

NEC's PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge
visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42-inches,
with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync™ certainly makes
a big impression. However, at a mere 3.6 inches/ 91mm
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 players- into art. And weighing only 92.6 lbs/ 42kg,
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:

• 42-inch screen

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• Capsulated Color Filter™ (CCF) and black matrix

• 3.6 in/ 91mm thin

• 92.6 lbs/ 42kg light

• High-resolution screen:8532480 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 (60Hz), 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

• Softscaling automatically converts SVGA and XGA sig­nals to the panel's native resolution

• RGB input(1), Video/S-Video input(1), DVD/ HD in­put(1), audio output(1), 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)

• 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)

Contents of the Package

M PlasmaSync 4205W plasma monitor
M Power cord
M RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15-

pin connector)

M Adapter for Macintosh
M Remote control unit with two AA Batteries
M User's manual
M Safety metal fitting (2 pieces)*
M Screw for safety metal fitting (2 pieces)*
M Plug cable

* 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

• LCD touch screen learning remote controler

(A malti function LCD Remote Control that makes operation
of connected VCR, Laser Disc, and DVD possible from a sin­gle unit. It also has a "learning function" that turns it into a

total remote control.)

• Others

Note

These instructions are for both the standard (included)
remote control unit and the optional LCD remote con­troller (PX-RC1E). For details on operating the LCD
remote controller, refer to the operating instructions
included with LCD remote controller.

2

Part Names and Function

Front View

POWER/STANDBY

INPUT SELECT VOLUME

POWER/STANDBY

INPUT SELECT

12 3 4 5

1 Power

Turns the monitor's power on and of f.

2 INPUT SELECT

Switches the input, in the following order:

→ VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB 

VOLUME

4 Remote sensor window

Receives the signals from the remote control unit.

5 V OLUME and

Adjust the volume.

3 POWER/STANDBY indicator

When the power is on.............................Lights green.

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

3

Rear View/ Terminal Board

AC IN

EXT SPEAKER R

+ –

AUDIO

L

MONO

A
B
C
D

E

VIDEO
IN

R
L

DVD/HD
IN

R
L

RGB

MONO

IN

R
L

AUDIO
OUT

R

(VARIABLE)

REMOTE
CONTROL

A VIDEO IN/A UDIO IN

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

B DVD/HD (Y/Y, CB/PB and CR/PR) IN/ A UDIO IN

Connect DVD's, high definition Laser Discs, etc. here.

C RGB IN/ AUDIO IN

Connect Computer Source here.

D AUDIO OUT

Connect the external amplifier only for woofer .
The output level depends on the volume setting.

G

VIDEO

EXT SPEAKER L

+ –

H

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

DVD/HD

Y/Y

C

B/PB

CR/PR

RGB

RGB IN

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

F EXTERNAL CONTROL

This terminal is used when power ON/OFF, input se­lection and AUDIO MUTE are operated externally (by
external control). See also page 38 for external control.

G AC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

H EXT SPEAKER L and R

Connect speakers here.

A

B

C

F

E REMOTE CONTROL

Connect the supplied remote cable here.

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Remote Controller

1

3
2

4

H

7

8

9
0

C

E

F

I J

POWER

RGB/PC VIDEO DVD/HD

POSITION / CONTROL

MENU

CURSOR

VISUAL CONTROL

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR

VOLUME

WIDE DISPLAY OFF TIMER

TINT

SHARPNESS

MUTE

BACKLIGHT SYSTEM

REMOTE CONTROLLER

OK

RD-327

5

6

B
A

D

G

1 POWER

Turns the monitor's power on and off.

2 RGB/PC

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

→ VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB/PC

3 VIDEO

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

button on the monitor. The input switches as follows
each time the button is pressed:

→ VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB/PC

4 DVD / HD

Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source.
DVD/HD can also be selected using the INPUT SE-

LECT button on the monitor. The input switches as fol­lows each time the button is pressed:

→ VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB/PC

5 MENU

Use this button to turn the main menu on/off.

6 OK

Use this button to approve selections and settings.

7 CURSOR (▲ / ▼ / § / ©)

Use these buttons to select items or settings and to ad­just settings.

8 CONTRAST (▲ / ▼)

Adjusts the picture's contrast.

9 BRIGHT (▲ / ▼)

Adjusts the picture's brightness.

0 COLOR (▲ / ▼)

Adjusts the color density.

A TINT (▲ / ▼)

Adjusts the picture's tint.(NTSC only)

B SHARPNESS (▲ / ▼)

Adjusts the picture's sharpness.

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C VOLUME (▲ / ▼)

Adjust the volume.

D MUTE

Mutes the sound.

E WIDE

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

F DISPLAY

Displays the source settings on the screen.

Battery Installation and Replacement

Insert the 2 "AA" batteries, making sure to set them in
with the proper polarity.

1.Press and pull.

G OFF TIMER

Activates the off timer for the unit.

H BACK LIGHT switch

Turns the back light on and off.
Turn on when using the remote control in dark rooms.

Note:

ible in a bright-lit room. Make sure tha t the backlight
switch is OFF when the remote contr ol unit is not used.

If no button operation is made within 30 seconds when
the backlight is lit in the wireless condition, the
backlight will go off automatically to conserve battery
life. To turn the backlight on again, set the switch to
the OFF position, then set it to the ON position.

I Remote Jack

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

Note:

trol unit with the supplied remote cable turns on the
backlight independent of the backlight switch setting
when the monitor is powered on.

J Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits the remote control signals.

The backlight key characters may not be vis-

Connecting the monitor and the remote con-

2. Load the batteries in the direction indicated by the "+"
and "–" marks in the case.

3.Put the lid back on.

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AUDIO
OUT

(VARIABLE)

L
R

REMOTE
CONTROL

Using the wired remote control mode

POWER/STANDBY

INPUT SELECT VOLUME

Connect the included remote control cable to the remote
control unit's "REMOTE CONTROL" terminal.

When the cable is connected, the mode automatically
switches to wired remote control.

When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote
control unit can be operated even if no batteries are loaded.

Operating Range

* Use the remote controller within a distance of about 7 m

/ 23ft. from the front of the monitor's remote control sen­sor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°.

* The remote control operation may not function if the

monitor's remote control sensor is exposed to direct sun­light or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle
between the sensor and the remote control unit.

Remote Control Cable

To Remote Jack

POWER

RGB/PC VIDEO DVD/HD

POSITION / CONTROL

MENU

OK

CURSOR

VISUAL CONTROL

CONTRAST

BRIGHT COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

VOLUME

WIDE DISPLAY OFF TIMER

MUTE

BACKLIGHT SYSTEM

REMOTE CONTROLLER

RD-327

Approx.

30˚ 30˚

7m/ 23ft

Handling the remote controller

• Do not drop or mishandle the remote control unit.

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

• Avoid heat and humidity.

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

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

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

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

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Installation

AC IN

To video, S-video inputs on
the PlasmaSync 4205W

VIDEO IN

L

(MONO)

R

DVD/HD IN

L

R

RGB IN

L

MONO

R

AUDIO OUT

L

R

(VARIABLE)

REMOTE
CONTROL

Document Camera

VCR or Laser Disc Player

DVD Player

IBM VGA or Compatibles

Signal cable (supplied)
To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector
on the PlasmaSync 4205W

VIDEOAUDIO

DVD/HD

RGB

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

Y/Y

CB/P

B

CR/P

R

RGB IN

EXTERNAL
CONTROL

Macintosh or Compatibles

(Desk top type)

External
Control

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Monitor adapter for
Macintosh (supplied)

Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh
Computer

Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your
PlasmaSync 4205W will enable you to display your
computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The
PlasmaSync 4205W supports the signals described on page

44.
To connect to a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics

adapter, simply:

1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and
computer.

2.

If your PC does not support XGA/SVGA/VGA you will
need to install an 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 PlasmaSync 4205W provides signal compatibility with
VESA 128021024@60MHz (SXGA). However, it is not
recommended to use this resolution due to image readabil­ity on the monitors 8532480 native pixel resolution panel.

4. Use the signal cable that's supplied to connect your PC or
Macintosh computer to the PlasmaSync 4205W. For
Macintosh, use the supplied monitor adapter to connect
to your computer's video port.

5. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the computer .

6. If the PlasmaSync 4205W goes blank after a period of
inactivity , it may be caused by a screen saver installed on
the computer you've connected to the PlasmaSync
4205W.

When using a Macintosh with the PlasmaSync 4205W, the
following three display standards are supported using the
included Macintosh adapter :

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

The 13" fixed mode is recommended for the PlasmaSync
4205W.

Connecting Your VCR Or Laser Disc Player

Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your
VCR or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 4205W. To
make these connections, simply:

1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W 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 V ideo input on your
PlasmaSync 4205W. Use standard RCA audio patch
cords to connect the audio from your VCR or laser disc
player to your PlasmaSync 4205W (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 PlasmaSync 4205W and the VCR or laser
disc player.

Note:

manual for more information about your equipment's
video output requirements.

Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's

Connecting Your DVD Player

Y ou can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a DVD player .
To do so, simply:

1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and
DVD player .

2. Use a standard video cable to connect your DVD player
to the Y, Cb, and Cr inputs on your PlasmaSync 4205W .
Or use the DVD-player's S-Video output. Use a stand­ard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on
the PlasmaSync 4205W.

3. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the DVD player.

Connecting Your Document Camera

Y ou can connect your PlasmaSync 4205W to a document
camera. To do so, simply:

1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and
document camera.

2. Use a standard video cable to connect your document
camera to the Video input on your PlasmaSync 4205W.

3. Turn on the PlasmaSync 4205W and the document cam­era.

Note:

manual for more information about your camera's video
output requirements.

Refer to your document camera's owner's

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External Speaker Connections

EXT SPEAKER R

+ –

– +

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

L

R

L

MONO

R

L

R

(VARIABLE)

REMOTE
CONTROL

VIDEO
IN

DVD/HD
IN

RGB
IN

AUDIO
OUT

External speakers may be connected to the PlasmaSync
4205W 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 PlasmaSync 4205W and all
connected components before connecting external
speakers. Use only speakers with 6-ohm impedance and
a power output rating of 7 watts or more.

EXT SPEAKER L

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

DVD/HD

C
CR/P

RGB

RGB IN

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

Y/Y

B/PB

R

+ –

– +

To connect external speakers directly to the PlasmaSync
4205W:

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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