Page 2 - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; WARNING; Warning; Important Information; Warnings and Safety Precaution
Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your NECplasma monitor and keep the manual handy for futurereference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.R E F E R S E RV I C I N G T...
Page 3 - To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
NOTE:When you connect a computer to this monitor, attachthe supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, thismonitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.Attaching the ferrite cores:Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (notsupplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied...
Page 4 - Précautions; ATTENTION; RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION; AVERTISSEMENT; DOC avis de conformation
Précautions Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d’utiliser votremoniteur PlasmaSync NEC et conserver ce manuel à portéede la main pour une consultation ultérieure. ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTRO- CUTION, NE PAS DEPOSER LE ...
Page 6 - All products returned to NECTECH for service; Limited Warranty; Plasma Monitors
NEC Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter NECTECH) warrantsthis product to be free from defects in material andworkmanship under the following terms and, subject to theconditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (atNECTECH’s sole option) any part of the enclosed unitwhich proves defective. Rep...
Page 7 - Contents
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2Plasma Monitor ........................................................ 2The features you’ll enjoy include: ............................... 2Con...
Page 8 - How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor; Drawing A; Drawing B; * Use only Listed Cart or Stand, or mounting
1 You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasmamonitor in one of the following two ways: * 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 aroundthe monitor when it was packaged, beneath the ...
Page 9 - Introduction
2 Introduction to the PlasmaSync 50MP2Plasma Monitor NEC’s PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edgevisual technology and sophisticated design. At 50-inches,with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the PlasmaSync 50MP2 certainlymakes a big impression. However, at a mere 4.2 inches/107 mm thin, the monitor’s ...
Page 10 - Front View; Part Names and Function; POWER/STANDBY indicator; Turns the monitor ’s power on and off.; Remote sensor window; Receives the signals from the remote control.; PROCEED; Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (
3 Front View Part Names and Function INPUT SELECT VOLUME POWER/STANDBY PROCEED POWER/STANDBY DOWN LEFT/— RIGHT/+ UP VOLUME /EXIT INPUT SELECT t POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green.When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. y Power Turns ...
Page 11 - Rear View/ Terminal Board; EXT SPEAKER L and R; Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity.; CONTROL LOCK; Connect the supplied remote cable here.; EXTERNAL CONTROL; Connect the included power cord here.
4 Rear View/ Terminal Board A EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity. B VIDEO1, 2, 3 Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Laser Discs, etc. here. C DVD1 / HD1 Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc.here. D RGB1 Inputs the analog RGB signal of personal computer,etc. E...
Page 12 - Remote Control; Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source.; Press this button to display the pointer.
5 Remote Control q POWER ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF.(This does not operate when POWER/STANDBYindicator of the main unit is off.) 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 INPUTSELECT button on the monitor. The inp...
Page 13 - Battery Installation and Replacement
6 !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 MULTI Press this button to select a screen mode from amongsingle mode, side by side, and picture in picture. !6 SELECT Press this button to select the active picture in a multiscreen mode. ...
Page 15 - Installation
8 Installation EXTERNALCONTROL REMOTECONTROL CONTROLLOCK ON / OFF RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l R G B ) RGB 1 R / CR / PR L ( MONO ) VIDEO 1 L ( MONO ) G / Y B / CB / PB HD VD R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R AUDIO 2 DVD1 /HD1 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 1 RGB2 /DVD2 /HD2 IBM VGA or Compatibles Monitor ...
Page 17 - External Speaker Connections; Unplug the plasma monitor and all
10 External Speaker Connections External speakers (option) may be connected to the plasmamonitor to reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGBsignal sources. External speakers may be connected directly to theSPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereosystem amplifier to the audio outputs. CA...
Page 18 - Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog)
11 Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin No. 123456789 101112131415 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 RGB 3 19 17 2 1018 3 1119 4 1220 5 1321 6 1422 7 1523 8 25 26 27 28 1624 29 Signal (Analog) RedGreen or sync-on-greenBlueNo connectionGroundRed groundGreen groundBlue groun...
Page 19 - To change the size of the picture:; Basic Operations
12 POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will lightup (green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control ...
Page 20 - OFF TIMER; To set the off timer:; To check the remaining time:; To cancel the off timer:
13 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 O...
Page 21 - Watching with a wide screen; With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes.; When watching videos or digital video discs; ZOOM size screen; FULL size screen; When watching high definition video source; Press the WIDE button on the remote control.; WIDE Operations
14 Watching with a wide screen (manual) 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. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: → ZOOM → NORMAL →...
Page 22 - Information; When “PICTURE SIZE” is set to “OFF”
15 FULL size screen The image is expanded in the horizontal and verticaldirection. When wide signals are input. TRUE The image is true resolution. FULL Information Supported resolution See page 55 for details on the display output of thevarious VESA signal standards supported by themonitor. “PICTURE...
Page 23 - Main screen; MULTI SCREEN Operations; To change the picture size, press the cursor
16 Showing a couple of pictures on thescreen at the same time * 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. Side by side VIDEO1 ...
Page 24 - Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode; Selecting the input signals to be displayed; • During Multi screen mode, Auto Adjust does not affect
17 Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode To move the position of the sub screen, press the cursor or button. VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B To change the size of the sub screen, press the ZOOM / button. VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B VIDEO1 RGB/PC1 A B ZOOM+butto...
Page 25 - Menu Operations; OSM; The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT
18 Menu Operations The OSM window is displayed with respect to thescreen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSM may be displayed differently.In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. SEL. OK EXIT EXIT PROCEED M A I N M E N U PICTURE SOUND SCREEN FUNCTION OPTI...
Page 27 - Picture Settings Menu; Adjusting the picture; Example: Adjusting the contrast; BRIGHTNESS; Adjusting the computer image
20 Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can beadjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, ...
Page 28 - Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode
21 Setting the picture mode according to thebrightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectivelyaccording to the environment in which you are viewingthe display. Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on ...
Page 29 - Setting the color temperature
22 Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasmadisplay. Example: Setting “1” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the PROCEED button.The “P...
Page 30 - Adjusting the color to the desired quality; Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE”
23 Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for brightpictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired colorquality. Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... ...
Page 31 - Reducing noise in the picture
24 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poorreception or when playing video tapes on which the picturequality is poor. Example: Setting “NR-3” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ ...
Page 32 - Sound Settings Menu; Example: Adjusting the bass; Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the OPTION menu correctly.
25 Sound Settings Menu A d j u s t i n g t h e t r e b l e , b a s s a n d l e f t / r i g h tbalance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted tosuit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... ...
Page 33 - Screen Settings Menu
26 3. Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. V–POSITION * If neither the 䊴 or 䊳 button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screenreappears. To c o n t i n u e m a k i n g o t h e r c o m p u t e r i m a g eadjustments ... Repeat from step 2. 4. Once all adjustments ar...
Page 34 - FINE PICTURE; Restoring the factory default settings; Function Settings Menu; Setting the on-screen menu; Example: Turning the on-screen menu mode off
27 Information 䡵 Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Pictureadjustments are made automatically. OFF ................. The Picture ADJ and Fine Pictureadjustments are made manually. 䡵 Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical positi...
Page 35 - Adjusting the position of the menu display; Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display
28 Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menusthat appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ button...
Page 36 - Setting the power management for computer images; Example: Turning the power management function on
29 Setting the power management for computer images T h i s e n e rg y - s a v i n g ( p o w e r m a n a g e m e n t ) f u n c t i o nautomatically reduces the monitor’s power consumptionif no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Pres...
Page 37 - Power management
30 POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management mode On Standby Suspend Off POWER/STANDBY indicator Green Orange Red Red Description Horizontal and vertical synchronizingsignals are present from the computer. No horizontal synchronizing signalsare sent from the computer. No vertical synchronizing signal...
Page 38 - Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen; Example: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL”; Setting the picture to suit the movie; Example: Setting the “CINEMA MODE” to “OFF”
31 Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on thescreen on which nothing is displayed when the screen isset to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on...
Page 39 - Reducing burn-in of the screen; Example: Setting “PLE” to “LOCK”
32 Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal isdistorted, select the most appropriate setting from among“1”, “2”, and “3”. Example: Setting “2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “...
Page 40 - SCREEN WIPER; Setting the time for “INVERSE”
33 Information 䡵 PLE AUTO .............. T h e b r i g h t n e s s o f t h e s c r e e n i sadjusted automatically to suit thepicture quality. LOCK .............. T h e b r i g h t n e s s l e v e l i s s e t t ominimum. 䡵 ORBITER OFF ................. Orbiter mode does not function. ON ...............
Page 41 - WORKING TIME; Setting the time for “SCREEN WIPER”
34 The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0H ↔ 1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H ↔ ... ↔ 12H ← The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to th...
Page 42 - Resetting to the default values
35 Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments,audio settings, to the factory default values.Refer to page 19 for items to be reset. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ button...
Page 43 - Options Settings Menu; Setting the allocation of the audio connectors; Example: Setting “AUDIO 1” to “VIDEO 2”; Setting the BNC connectors; Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.”
36 Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desiredinput. Example: Setting “AUDIO 1” to “VIDEO 2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to se...
Page 44 - See page 55 for the details of the above settings.
37 Setting a computer image to the correct RGBselect screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select modefor a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode ordigital broadcast. Example: Setting the “RGB SELECT” mode to“MOTION ” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN ...
Page 45 - Setting the picture size for RGB input signals; Example: Setting the “ON” mode to “OFF”
38 Setting high definition images to the suitablescreen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of verticallines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. Example: Setting the “1080B” mode to “1035I” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the sc...
Page 46 - Information Menu; Setting the language for the menus; Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH”
39 Information Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of inputsignals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polaritiesof the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1...
Page 47 - Setting the video signal format; SECAM
40 Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the video signal format. Example: Setting the video signal format to “3.58NTSC” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “INFORMATION”, then press ...
Page 48 - External Control; Application; Communication Parameters; Command 1
41 External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control ofthe plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. plasma monitor External equipmente.g., Personal computer 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL co...
Page 49 - Command Reference List; Input Switch Change
42 Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01. Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H 02. Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H 03. Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H 04. VOLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 05. AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H 06. AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H 07. CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 08. BRIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 09. SHARPNE...
Page 54 - AUTO PICTURE Select
47 26. AUTO PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of theplasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DATA01: AUTO PICTURE Select Flag 09H DATA02: 00H: ON 01H: OFF ACK 7FH 60H 80H...
Page 57 - PICTURE SIZE Select
50 40. BNC SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8CH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00 : BNC SELECT 01H: RGB02H: Component ACK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when setting the BNC SELECT: 7FH 60H 80H 8CH 01H DATA00 CK...
Page 59 - Input MODE Request; Horizontal sync polarity
52 RESOLUTION DATA07: Dots (Low-order byte) 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) FFH: 256 DATA08: Dots (High-order byte) 00H: 257 (No signal: 00H) FFH DATA09: Lines (Low-order byte) 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) FFH: 256 DATA10: Lines (High-order byte) 00H: 257 (No signal: 00H) FFH 48. Input MODE Request Function The ...
Page 60 - VIDEO ADJ Request
53 49. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external controlequipment’s request. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -100H: 0 IEH: +30 DATA01: GREEN Gain(Bias) D...
Page 62 - Table of Signals Supported; Supported resolution; Computer input signals supported by this system
55 Table of Signals Supported Screen mode Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots ⳯ 768 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, eac...
Page 64 - Troubleshooting
57 Symptom Picture is disturbed.Sound is noisy.Remote control operates erroneously.The remote control does not work. Monitor’s power does not turn onwhen the remote control’s powerbutton is pressed. Monitor does not operate when theremote control’s buttons are pressed. No sound or picture is produce...
Page 65 - Specifications; The 5-BNC connectors are used as RGB/PC2 and
58 Specifications Product Name PlasmaSync™ 50MP2 Plasma Monitor Product Code PX- 50XM2A Screen Size 43.5"(H) ⳯ 24.5"(V) inches 1106(H) ⳯ 622(V) mm diagonal 50" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) ⳯ 768(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.032"(H) ⳯ 0.032"(V) inches 0.81(H) ⳯ 0.81(V) mm Col...
