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PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor
User’s Manual
NEC Technologies
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Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC The NEC Multimedia monitor PlasmaSync 4200W is PlasmaSync - 42inch Plasma Monitor PX-42M3A and keep designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble- the manual handy for future reference. 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. CAUTION For
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Mises en garde et précautions de sécurité Précautions Le moniteur Multimédia PlasmaSync 4200W de NEC est conçu Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre et fabriqués pour assurer une longue durée de service sans PlasmaSync NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42 pouces PX-42M3A et con- problèmes. Aucun entretien à l’exception du nettoyage n’est server ce manuel à portée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure. nécessaire. Utiliser un chiffon doux et sec. Ne jamais utiliser de détergents
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Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereafter NECTECH) warrants HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE this product to be free from defects in material and work- 1. To obtain service on your product, consult the dealer manship under the following terms. from whom you purchased the product. 2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY? dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of Parts and labor are warranted for (1) One Year from the
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Contents Screen Settings Menu............................................. 23 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ......... 1 Adjusting the position and size of the wide screen ... 23 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Adjusting the Position, Fine Picture and Picture Adj Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch of the computer image .............................................. 24 Plasma Monitor ....................................................... 2 Ad
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How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor You can attach your option to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: Drawing A * 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 mou
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Introduction • New drive technology Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch • Component video input terminal for DVD, 15.75kHz (Y, Plasma Monitor CB, CR) NEC's PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge • NEC's OSM™ is a menu-driven control system visual technology and sophisticated design. • On-screen image adjustments are a snap At 42-inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync™ • Seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, certainly makes a big impression. However, at a mere 3
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Part Names and Function Front View POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT VOLUME POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT VOLUME 12 3 4 5 1 Power 4 Remote sensor window Turns the monitor's power on and off. Receives the signals from the remote control unit. 2 INPUT SELECT 5 VOLUME and Switches the input, in the following order: Adjust the volume. → VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB ─ 3 POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................ Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. 3
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Rear View/ Terminal Board AC IN EXT SPEAKER R EXT SPEAKER L G + – AUDIO VIDEO H VIDEO IN L A MONO VIDEO A IN S-VIDEO IN R DVD/HD L DVD/HD Y/Y B IN R CB/PB B L MONO RGB CR/PR C IN R RGB L AUDIO RGB IN D C OUT R (VARIABLE) EXTERNAL REMOTE E F CONTROL CONTROL F EXTERNAL CONTROL A VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN Connect VCR's, DVD's or Laser Discs, etc. here. Connect this to the PDP control terminal on the AVP selector (optional PX-SL1A). This also serves as your B DVD/HD (Y/Y, CB/PB and CR/PR) IN/ AUDIO IN con
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Remote Controller 1 POWER I J 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 1 POWER button on the monitor. The input switches as follows each time the button is pressed: 3 RGB/PC VIDEO DVD/HD → VIDEO → DVD/HD → RGB/PC 2 4 POSITION / CONTROL 3 VIDEO MENU Press this button to select VIDEO as the source. H 5 VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT 7 button on the monitor. The input swi
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Battery Installation and Replacement C VOLUME (s / t ) Insert the 2 "AA" batteries, making sure to set them in Adjust the volume. with the proper polarity. D MUTE 1.Press and pull. Mutes the sound. E WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. F DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. G OFF TIMER 2.Load the batteries in the direction indicated by the "+" Activates the off timer for the unit. and "–" marks in the case. H BACK LIGHT swi
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Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range * Use the remote controller within a distance of about 7 m Connect the included remote control cable to the remote / 23ft. from the front of the monitor's remote control sen- control unit's "REMOTE CONTROL" terminal. sor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°. When the cable is connected, the mode automatically * The remote control operation may not function if the switches to wired remote control. monitor's remote control sensor is exposed to
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Installation AC IN To video, S-video inputs on the PlasmaSync 4200W AUDIO VIDEO Document Camera VIDEO IN L VIDEO IN (MONO) R S-VIDEO IN DVD/HD IN VCR or Laser Disc Player L DVD/HD Y/Y R RGB IN CB/PB L DVD Player MONO CR/PR R Signal cable (supplied) AUDIO OUT RGB To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector L on the PlasmaSync 4200W R (VARIABLE) RGB IN IBM VGA or Compatibles REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh (supplied) External Control 8
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Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Connecting Your Document Camera You can connect your PlasmaSync 4200W to a document Computer camera. To do so, simply: Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your 1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4200W and PlasmaSync 4200W will enable you to display your document camera. computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The PlasmaSync 4200W supports the signals described on page 2. Use a standard video cable to connect your document 12. camera t
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External Speaker Connections EXT SPEAKER R EXT SPEAKER L + – AUDIO VIDEO – + – + VIDEO IN L MONO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN R DVD/HD L DVD/HD Y/Y IN R CB/PB L RGB MONO CR/PR IN R RGB L AUDIO RGB IN OUT R (VARIABLE) EXTERNAL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL External speakers may be connected to the PlasmaSync To connect external speakers directly to the PlasmaSync 4200W to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB 4200W: signal sources. 1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires. 2. Press down the tabs below the SPE
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AUDIO AC IN AUDIO OUT L R (VARIABLE) LINE OR LINE OR AUX INPUT AUX INPUT L R STEREO AMP To connect the PlasmaSync 4200W to stereo system speak- ers: 1. Connect AUDIO OUT L to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT L. 2. Connect AUDIO OUT R to the stereo amplifier AUX INPUT R. 11
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PC signal compatibility Vertical Horizontal Dots 2 lines Model frequency (Hz) frequency (kHz) 6402400 70.1 31.5 6402480 59.9 31.5 72.8 37.9 75.0 37.5 75.0 39.4 *IBM PC/AT compatible 2 8482480* 60.0 31.0 computers 8002600 56.3 35.2 60.3 37.9 1 * 72.2 48.1 1 * 75.0 46.9 *Apple Macintosh 6402480 66.7 35.0 *1 Signals with these frequencies are only displayed in the normal mode (4:3). *2 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 8482480. * “IBM PC/AT” is a registered t
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Basic Operations POWER VISUAL CONTROL To turn the unit ON and OFF: TO adjust the picture's contrast: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1, Press and hold the CONTRAST s button for higher contrast. 2. Press the POWER button (on the remote controller) to turn on. 2, Press and hold the CONTRAST t button for lower contrast. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up(green) when the unit is on. TO adjust the picture's brightness: 3. Press the POWER button (on the remote c
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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 TIMER30 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 minute
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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 high definition laser discs 1. Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button on the remote controller. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the "WIDE/AUTO WIDE" button again. The screen size switches as follows: → ZOOM → NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM ─ ZOOM size screen FULL size screen The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical di- The image is expanded in the horizontal d
