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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 PlasmaSync 4205W is designed and manu- PlasmaSync - 42inch Plasma Monitor PX-42M4A and keep factured to provide long, trouble-free service. No main- the manual handy for future reference. tenance 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 co
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To avoid damage and prolong operating life: Contact NEC Technologies at 1-800-836-0655 for other 1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Con- recommended procedures that will best suit your particu- tinued operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts lar application needs. 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. Prote
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Précautions Mises en garde et précautions de Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d'utiliser votre sécurité PlasmaSync NEC - Moniteur Plasma 42 pouces PX-42M4A et con- Le moniteur multimédia NEC PlasmaSync 4205W a server ce manuel à portée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure. 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 ATTENTION la surface de l'écran. Ne jamais
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Pour éviter des dommages et prolonger la durée de • Abaissez le niveau de l'image (contraste, luminosité) service de l’appareil: autant que possible, sans faire perdre la lisibilité de l'image. 1. N’utiliser qu’une source d’alimentation de 120 V 50/ • Affichez une image avec de nombreuses couleurs et 60 Hz CA. Le fait d’utiliser l’appareil en continu à des graduations de couleur (par ex. des images tensions de ligne supérieures à 120 Volts CA réduit sa photographiques ou photo-réalistes). durée
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Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter 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 and, subject to the con- from whom you purchased the product. ditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at 2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original NECTECH's sole option) any part of the enclosed unit da
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Contents Screen Settings Menu............................................. 25 How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor ......... 1 Adjusting the position and size of the wide screen ... 25 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Adjusting the Position, Fine Picture, Picture Adj Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch and Auto picture of the computer image ................... 26 Plasma Monitor ....................................................... 2 Adjusting the p
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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: * As it is made upright. (See Drawing A) 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 mountin
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Introduction Introduction to the PlasmaSync 42–inch Contents of the Package Plasma Monitor M PlasmaSync 4205W plasma monitor NEC's PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge M Power cord visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42-inches, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync™ certainly makes M RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- a big impression. However, at a mere 3.6 inches/ 91mm pin connector) thin, the monitor's sleek techno-art lines blend in well with M Adapter fo
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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 A VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN F EXTERNAL CONTROL Connect VCR's, DVD's or Laser Discs, etc. here. This terminal is used when power ON/OFF, input se- lection and AUDIO MUTE are operated externally (by B DVD/HD (Y/Y, CB/PB and CR/PR) IN/ AUDIO IN externa
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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 mode 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 LIGH
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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 4205W 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) RGB AUDIO OUT To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector L on the PlasmaSync 4205W 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 VCR Or Laser Disc Player Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your Computer VCR or laser disc player to your PlasmaSync 4205W. To Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your make these connections, simply: PlasmaSync 4205W will enable you to display your computer's screen image for an impressive presentation. The 1. Turn off the power to your PlasmaSync 4205W and PlasmaSync 4205W supports the signals described on page VCR or laser d
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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 MONO RGB 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 4205W to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB 4205W: 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 4205W 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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Mini D-Sub 15 Pin RGB Signal Composition Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin No. Signal to be connected 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 1 RED 15 14 13 12 11 2 GREEN or Sync. on Green 3 BLUE 4 No Connection 5 GND 6 RED (GND) 7 GREEN (GND) 8 BLUE (GND) 9 No Connection 10 SYNC (GND) 11 No Connection 12 SDA 13 H. sync 14 V. sync 15 SCL 12
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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
