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PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor
User’s Manual
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
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Introduction Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42VP4, Contents of the Package 42VP4D Plasma Monitor Plasma monitor NEC’s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge Power cord visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42 inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync™ certainly makes a big Remote control with two AAA Batteries impression. However, at a mere 89 mm thin, the monitor’s User’s manual sleek techno-art lines blend in well with your environment. PlasmaSync’s crisp, viv
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Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma This plasma monitor is designed and monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning CAUTION procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK elements (cells) wi
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Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in: NOTE: Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this mon
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Recommandations importantes Précautions Mises en garde et précautions de Veuillez lire avec attention ce manuel avant d’utiliser le sécurité moniteur à plasma et le conserver accessible pour s’y référer Ce moniteur à plasma a été conçu et fabriqué pour ultérieurement. une utilisation fiable et durable. Il ne nécessite aucun entretien en dehors du nettoyage. Voir la section “Méthode de nettoyage du moniteur à plasma” plus loin. ATTENTION Le panneau à affichage plasma est constitué de fines
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Méthode de nettoyage du moniteur à plasma: REMARQUE: 1. Nettoyer le panneau avant et le cadre en procédant à l’aide Pour raccorder un ordinateur à ce moniteur, procéder à d’un chiffon doux et sec. Ne jamais utiliser de solvents l’aide d’un câble RGB à âme de ferrite aux deux du type alcool ou diluant pour le nettoyage de ces surfaces. extrémités. Sur les câbles DVI et les câbles d’alimentation 2. Nettoyer les prises d’aération du plasma en procédant à électrique, fixer les âmes de ferrite fourni
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Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Option1 Settings Menu ........................................... 23 Setting the on-screen menu ........................................ 23 Part Names and Function .................................. 2 Setting the BNC connectors ....................................... 24 Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal .... 24 Front View .............................................................. 2 Rear View / Terminal Board ...
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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: Drawing A * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face. * Do not touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit. • This device cannot be insta
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Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY MENU/ENTER DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT VOLUME INPUT SELECT POWER/STANDBY MENU/ENTER DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT 7 6 5 4 1 3 2 q Power t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Turns the monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the CURSOR ( / ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu w Remote sensor window (OSM) mode. Receives the signals from the remote control. y VOLUME DOWN and UP e POWER/STANDBY indicator Adjusts the v
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VIDEO VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 DVD1 / HD1 AUDIO 2 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 AUDIO 3 RGB 3 R R R VIDEO 1 R/ G/ B/ (IN/OUT) Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD IN OUT Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr (IN/OUT) DVI ( Digital RGB ) External Control REMOTE L L L VIDEO 3 (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) Rear View/ Terminal Board C D E F G AC IN RIGHT LEFT HAVE MORE THAN SPEAKERS MUST 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM H I AC IN SPEAKERS MUST RIGHT LEFT HAVE MORE THAN J 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM K AB A AC IN G RGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin) Connect t
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w RGB/PC Remote Control Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 RGB: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC3 COMP. : POWER OFF ON RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. RGB/PC DVD/HD e DVD / HD VIDEO Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. POSITION The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC MENU/ENTER / CONTROL INPUT”. HD/DVD/DTV RGB: → HD1/DVD1/DTV1 → HD2/DVD2/D
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!5 MULTI Battery Installation and Replacement Not functional for the models covered in this manual. Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. !6 SELECT Not functional for the models covered in this manual. 1.Press and open the cover. !7 AUTO 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 p
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IN OUT External Control REMOTE AUDIO 2 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 AUDIO 3 RGB 3 R R R/ G/ B/ Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD (IN / OUT) IN OUT DVI ( Digital RGB ) External Control REMOTE L L (MONO) (MONO) Using the wired remote control mode Operating Range Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor When the cable is connected, the
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VIDEO VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 DVD1 / HD1 AUDIO 2 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 AUDIO 3 RGB 3 R R R R/ G/ B/ VIDEO 1 (IN/OUT) Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD (IN / OUT) IN OUT Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr DVI ( Digital RGB ) REMOTE External Control L L L (MONO) (MONO) (MONO) VIDEO 3 Installation VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1-3 To video inputs on the plasma monitor Document Camera DVD Player IBM VGA or Compatibles Macintosh or Compatibles (Desk top type) Monitor adapter for Macintosh To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the pl
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Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting Your Document Camera Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma You can connect your plasma monitor to a document monitor will enable you to display your computer’s screen camera. To do so, simply: image for an impressive presentation. The plasma monitor 1. Turn off the power to your plasma monitor and supports the signals described on page 41. document camera. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 2. U
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Pin Assignments and Signal Levels Pin Configuration and Signal of the for 15 pin RGB (Analog) RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. 5 4 3 2 1 (This cannot be used for an analog input.) 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 (TMDS can be used for one link only.) RGB 3 Pin No. Signal (Analog) 1 Red 1 2 3 4 567 8 2 Green or sync-on-green 910 11 12 13 14 15 16 3 Blue 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Red ground Pin No. Signal (D
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RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 RGB 1 R/ G/ B/ Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb HD VD IN OUT (IN / OUT) REMOTE VIDEO VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 DVD1 R VIDEO 1 (IN/OUT) IN OUT Y REMOTE L (MONO) VIDEO 3 Creating a video wall With buit-in matrix display capability, you can create a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. • Connect signal cables and remote cables as shown below. Video signal RGB/DVD/HD signal BNC connector BNC connector OUT VIDEO Signal IN RGB signal/ RCA phono plug DVD/HD signal IN VIDEO Signal OUT RGB signal/ DVD/HD signal IN Remote contro
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Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( ) 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control or control panel) to turn on the unit. To change the size of the picture: Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light The pointer will change to res
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To cancel the off timer: OFF TIMER To set the off timer: 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 2. The off timer is canceled. 90 or 120 minutes. OFF TIMER 0 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 Note: OFF TIMER 30 After the power is turned off with the off timer ... A slight cur
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WIDE Operations STADIUM size screen Wide Screen Operation (manual) With this function, you can select one of five screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical Press the WIDE button again. directions at different ratios. The screen size switches as follows: * Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with a wide screen. → ZOOM → NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM
