PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User’s Manual NEC Technologies
Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your NEC plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. 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).
NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not comform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and one end of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click. Use the band to secure the ferrite core (supplied).
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.
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. Installez les noyaux en ferrite sur chaque bout du câble DVI (non fourni), ainsi que sur un côté du câble d’alimentation électrique (founi). Fermez doucement le couvercle jusqu’à ce que les crans se clipsent.
Limited Warranty 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.
Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP1 Plasma Monitor ........................................................ The features you’ll enjoy include: ............................... Contents of the Package ........................................... Options .................................................................. 2 2 2 2 Part Names and Function ..............................
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. • This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit.
Introduction Contents of the Package Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP1 Plasma Monitor PlasmaSync™ 50MP1 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 50MP1 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.
Part Names and Function Front View POWER/STANDBY INPUT SELECT PROCEED q VOLUME VOLUME DOWN UP LEFT/– w INPUT SELECT /EXIT RIGHT/+ e r POWER/STANDBY t y u qPROCEED Sets the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode and displays the main menu. t POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green. When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. w VOLUME DOWN and UP Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▲/ ▼) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.
Rear View/ Terminal Board VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 B AUDIO 1 L(MONO) DVD1/HD1 Y AUDIO 2 VIDEO 3 L(MONO) CB/PB CR/PR R R/CR/PR RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 L(MONO) Y L(MONO) G/Y B/CB/PB HD VD LEFT C CR/PR R R RGB 1 (Digital RGB) RIGHT CB/PB L(MONO) RGB 3 SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM R R RGB 1 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 2 DVD1/HD1 VIDEO 1 AUDIO 2 VIDEO 3 CONTROL LOCK ON /OFF REMOTE CONTROL D R/CR/PR RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 EXTERNAL CONTROL AC IN K G/Y B/CB/PB E HD RI
Remote Control Unit w RGB/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 ← e DVD / 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.
!3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. 1.Press and open the cover. !5 MULTI Press this button to select a screen mode from among single mode, side by side, and picture in picture. !6 SELECT Press this button to select the active picture in a multi screen mode.
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote control unit’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 unit can be operated even if no batteries are loaded. Operating Range * Use the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m/ 23ft.
Installation VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1 To video inputs on the plasma monitor VIDEO 2 Document Camera AUDIO 1 L(MONO) DVD1/HD1 Y AUDIO 2 VIDEO 3 L(MONO) R CB/PB CR/PR IBM VGA or Compatibles R RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 RGB 1 R/CR/PR Macintosh or Compatibles G/Y (Desk top type) B/CB/PB HD AUDIO 3 VD L(MONO) R Monitor adapter for Macintosh (supplied) Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the plasma monitor RGB 3 (Digital RGB) CONTROL LOCK ON /OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTER
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer Connecting Your Document Camera 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 47. To connect a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics adapter, simply: 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.
External Speaker Connections VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 L(MONO) DVD1/HD1 Y AUDIO 2 VIDEO 3 L(MONO) R CB/PB CR/PR R RGB 1 LEFT R/CR/PR RGB2/ DVD2/ HD2 RIGHT G/Y B/CB/PB HD AUDIO 3 VD L(MONO) R RGB 3 (Digital RGB) SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 5 OHM RIGHT LEFT CONTROL LOCK ON /OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL AC IN External speakers may be connected to the plasma monitor to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signal sources.
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) 5 4 3 2 Pin No.
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 unit) to turn on the unit. ) To change the size of the picture: Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying glass.
OFF TIMER To cancel the 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 twice in a row. 2. The off timer is canceled. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. OFF TIMER0 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 Note: After the power is turned off with the off timer ...
WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen (manual) STADIUM size screen 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 unit. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. 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.
Watching computer images with a wide screen FULL size screen Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control unit. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction. → NORMAL → FULL When wide signals are input. NORMAL size screen (4:3 or SXGA 5:4) TRUE The picture has the same size as the normal computer image.
MULTI SCREEN Operations Showing a couple of pictures on the screen at the same time VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B * An RGB-input picture may not be displayed in these modes, depending on the input signal specifications. 1. Press the MULTI button to select a screen mode from among single mode, side by side, and picture in picture.
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls Menu Operations 5. The change is stored until you adjust it again. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button on the remote control unit to return to the main menu. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSM may be displayed slightly differently. In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. Note: The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT button.
Main menu Sub menu Functions PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP NR Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the sharpness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the tint. Sets the picture mode according to the VIDEO environment and image software. Adjusts the color temperature and white balance. Reduces noise visible in image.
Picture Settings Menu 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Note: If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears ... When trying to enter the PICTURE submenu, make sure PICTURE MODE is set to MEMORY.
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Information Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Types of picture modes MEMORY ........ The last picture adjustments are stored here. THEATER ........
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. 4. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Setting “1” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Information Setting the color temperature 1 ...................... High (bluer) 2 ......................... Middle (Standard) 3 ...............
Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. 4. Press the PROCEED button. The “WHITE BALANCE” screen appears. 5. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “RED-GAIN”. WHITE BALANCE GAIN RED GREEN BLUE BIAS RED GREEN BLUE Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Setting “NR-3” Information NR * “NR” stands for Noise Reduction. * This function reduces noise in the picture.
Sound Settings Menu To continue adjusting the sound ... Repeat from step 2. Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. 4. Once the adjustment is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. Example: Adjusting the bass Note : If “CAN NOT ADJUST” appears... Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the OPTION menu correctly.
3. Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... V–POSITION * If neither the 䊴 or 䊳 button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screen reappears. 1.
Function Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen display When using the monitor for presentations, etc., the monitor can be set so that the input source, screen mode, etc., do not appear. 䡵 Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF ................. The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Example: Turning the on-screen display mode off 䡵 Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ...
Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. 3. To adjust the position... Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. FUNCTION : : : : : : OSM OSM ADJ. POWER MGT GRAY LEVEL CINEMA MODE RGB3 ADJ. LONG LIFE RESET Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Information 䡵 Power management function * The power management function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if the computer’s keyboard or mouse is not operated for a certain amount of time.
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Description Turning the picture back on On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Orange Activated. No horizontal synchronizing signals are sent from the computer. Operate the keyboard or mouse. The picture reappears immediately. No vertical synchronizing signals are sent from the computer.
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture.
Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among “1”, “2”, and “3”. Reducing burn-in of the screen The brightness of the screen, the position of the picture, and positive/negative mode are adjusted to reduce burnin of the screen. Example: Setting “2” Example: Setting “PLE” to “LOCK” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments, audio settings, to the factory default values. Refer to page 18 for items to be reset. Information 䡵 PLE AUTO .............. The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality. LOCK .............. The brightness level is set to minimum. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1.
Option Settings Menu Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB or component. Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode or digital broadcast. Information 䡵 BNC SELECT RGB ................ Uses the 5BNC terminal for RGB input. COMP. ............. Use the 3BNC terminal for component input. Example: Setting the “RGB SELECT” mode to “MOTION ” 䡵 Restoring the factory default settings Select “RESET” under the function menu.
Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of vertical lines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. Information 䡵 RGB SELECT modes One of these 6 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. AUTO .............. Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system” on page 47. STILL ..............
Information Menu Setting the picture size for RGB input signals Use this procedure to switch the setting to “ON” or “OFF”. Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Example: Setting the “ON” mode to “OFF” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: Japanese, English, German, French, Swedish, Italian or Spanish. Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58 NTSC” Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control unit to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu. To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button once more. The color system is set to “3.58 NTSC”. Information 䡵 Video signal formats Different countries use different formats for video signals. Set to the format used in your current country. AUTO1/2 ......... The video signals are automatically detected and the format is set accordingly. AUTO1: 3.58NTSC, 4.43NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL60 AUTO2: PAL-M, PAL-N, 3.
External Control Application Communication Parameters (1) Communication system (2) Interface (3) Baud rate (4) Data length (5) Parity (6) Stop bit (7) Communication code These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. plasma monitor External equipment e.g., Personal computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male No.
Communication Format 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit 8 bit Check Sum Example DFH 80H 60H Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 8 bit 8 bit Command 1 Total 47H 01H 01H Command 2 Data Length Data 08H Check Sum ▲ 208H Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 2) Error Processing • When the communication interval is vacant for more than 4 ms, thereafter a received Command 1 will be recognized. If, at this time, meaningful data cannot be recognized, that data will not be recognized (as valid data).
Command Reference List CMD1 9FH 9FH DFH DFH DFH 9FH 9FH DFH DFH DFH DFH DFH DFH 1FH 1FH DFH DFH DFH DFH DFH 1FH DFH 1FH DFH 1FH 01. Power ON 02. Power OFF 03. Input Switch Change 04. VOLUME Gain Data 05. SCREEN MODE Select 06. AUDIO Mute On 07. AUDIO Mute Off 08. OSM Select 09. Color Gain Data 10. TINT Gain Data 11. SHARPNESS Gain Data 12. CONTRAST Gain Data 13. BRIGHT Gain Data 14. Input MODE Request 15. RESET 16. COLOR TEMP SELECT 17. RED Gain Data 18. GREEN Gain Data 19. BLUE Gain Data 20.
06. AUDIO Mute On 09. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment switches on AUDIO Mute of the plasma monitor. Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H Transmission Data CKS DFH 80H ACK 3FH 60H 80H 3EH 00H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag DATA02: COLOR Gain * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only during video. CKS 07.
ACK 11. SHARPNESS Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the SHARPNESS gain data of the plasma monitor. 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BRIGHT Gain Flag 01H 08H Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag DATA02: SHARPNESS Gain 14.
17. RED Gain Data 19. BLUE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the RED Gain Data of the plasma monitor. Function The external control equipment changes the BLUE Gain Data of the plasma monitor.
21. VIDEO ADJ Request DATA05: SHARPNESS Gain Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment’s request.
22. Audio Select Set 24. LONG LIFE Set Function The external control equipment sets combinations of audio and video inputs for the plasma monitor. Transmission Data Function The external control equipment sets the PLE, ORBITER, and INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) of the plasma monitor.
Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots⳯768 lines signal. (Except for *2, 3, 4) • When the screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in the original resolution. • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 1364 dots⳯768 lines signal. (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Model Vertical frequency (Hz) 70.1 59.9 72.8 75.0 85.0 100.4 120.4 60.0 60.0 56.3 60.3 72.2 75.0 85.1 99.
*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852⳯480. *2 This signal is converted to a 1228 dots ⳯ 768 lines signal. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dot⳯768 line signal. *5 Normally the RGB select mode suite for the input signals is set automatically. If the picture is not displayed properly, set the RGB mode prepared for the input signals listed in the table above.
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Picture is disturbed. • Is a connected component set directly in Sound is noisy. front or at the side of the display? Remote control unit operates erroneously. The remote control unit does not work.
Specifications Color Reproduction Signals Synchronization Range Input Signals Input Terminals RGB Visual 1 (Analog) Visual 2 (Analog) Visual 3 (Digital) Video Visual 1 Visual 2 Visual 3 DVD/HD/DTV Visual Audio External Control Sound output Power Supply Current Rating Power Consumption Dimensions 1.89" (48) 48.8" (1240) 4.21" (107) 43.5" (1106) 30.2" (766) Aspect Ratio Resolution Pixel Pitch PlasmaSync™ 50MP1 Plasma Monitor PX- 50XM1A 43.5"(H)⳯24.
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