NEC Multeos M46 Users Manual

							User’s Manual
M40/M46
 
						

							Index
Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................................. English-1
Important Information ................................................................................................................................... English-2
Warning, Caution ......................................................................................................................................... English-2
Declaration ................................................................................................................................................... English-2
Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use ............................................................................ English-3
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... English-4
Parts Name and Functions .......................................................................................................................... English-5
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... English-5
Terminal Panel .................................................................................................................................... English-6
Wireless Remote Control ................................................................................................................... English-7
Operating Range for the Remote Control ........................................................................................... English-8
Handling the remote control ........................................................................................................... English-8
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... English-9
Setup.............................................................................................................................................................English-12
Connections ................................................................................................................................................. English-14
Connecting a Personal Computer ...................................................................................................... English-14
Connect the LCD Monitor to a Personal Computer ........................................................................ English-14
Connecting to a Macintosh Computer ................................................................................................ English-15
Connect the LCD Monitor to Macintosh ......................................................................................... English-15
Connecting with Digital Interface Equipment ...................................................................................... English-16
Connect the LCD Monitor to a Computer with a Digital Output ...................................................... English-16
Connecting a DVD Player with component out .................................................................................. English-17
Connect the LCD Monitor to a DVD Player .................................................................................... English-17
Connecting a DVD Player with HDMI out ...........................................................................................English-18
Connect the LCD Monitor to a DVD Player .................................................................................... English-18
Connecting a DVD Player with SCART out ........................................................................................ English-18
Connect the LCD Monitor to a DVD Player .................................................................................... English-18
Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier ........................................................................................................ English-19
Connect the LCD Monitor to a Stereo Amplifier ............................................................................. English-19
Connecting to a TV ............................................................................................................................. English-20
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................... English-21
Power ON and OFF Modes ................................................................................................................ English-21
Power Indicator .................................................................................................................................. English-22
Using Power Management ................................................................................................................. English-22
Selecting a video source .................................................................................................................... English-22
Picture Size ........................................................................................................................................ English-22
Picture Mode ...................................................................................................................................... English-22
Information OSM ................................................................................................................................ English-22
OSM (On-Screen-Manager) Controls .......................................................................................................... English-23
PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................ English-24
ADJUST ............................................................................................................................................. English-24
AUDIO ................................................................................................................................................ English-25
SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................................ English-25
PIP ...................................................................................................................................................... English-26
OSM ................................................................................................................................................... English-26
MULTI DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. English-27
DISPLAY PROTECTION .................................................................................................................... English-27
ADVANCED OPTION ......................................................................................................................... English-27
TV TUNNER ....................................................................................................................................... English-29
Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C Remote Control .........................................................................English-32
Features ....................................................................................................................................................... English-34
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... English-35
Specifications - M40 ..................................................................................................................................... English-36
Specifications - M46 ..................................................................................................................................... English-37
Pin Assignment ............................................................................................................................................ English-38
Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information ...................................................................................... English-39
 
						

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English
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
U.S. Responsible Party: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Address: 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1100
Itasca, Illinois 60143
Tel. No.: (630) 467-3000
Type of Product: Computer Monitor
Equipment Classification: Class B Peripheral
Model: MULTEOS M40 (L406T3)/MULTEOS M46 (L466T4)
We hereby declare that the equipment specified above
conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
OmniColor is a registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH in the countries of EU and Switzerland.
All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
DOC: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1.
FCC Information
1. Use the attached specified cables with the MULTEOS M40 (L406T3)/MULTEOS M46 (L466T4) colour monitor so as not to
interfere with radio and television reception.
(1) Please use the supplied power cord or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.
(2) Please use the supplied shielded video signal cable, 15-pin mini D-SUB to 15-pin mini D-SUB.
2.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If necessary, the user should contact the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: “How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
The product you purchased may not have this feature.
M40-AV, M40-AVT, M46-AV, M46-AVT only
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
 
						

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Declaration
Declaration of the Manufacturer
We hereby certify that the colour monitor MULTEOS
M40 (L406T3)/MULTEOS M46 (L466T4) is in
compliance with
Council Directive 73/23/EEC:
– EN 60950-1
Council Directive 89/336/EEC:
– EN 55022
– EN 61000-3-2
– EN 61000-3-3
– EN 55024and marked with
NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.
4-13-23, Shibaura,
Minato-Ku
Tokyo 108-0023, Japan
Important Information
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT
USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS
THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED.
REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, MAKE SURE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED FROM
WALL SOCKET. TO FULLY DISENGAGE THE POWER TO THE UNIT, PLEASE DISCONNECT THE
POWER CORD FROM THE AC OUTLET. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any part inside this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
Disposing of your old NEC product
Within the European Union
EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and
electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household
waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords. When
you need to dispose of your NEC display products, please follow the guidance of your local authority,
or ask the shop where you purchased the product, or if applicable, follow any agreements made
between yourself and NEC.
The mark on electrical and electronic products only applies to the current European Union Member
States.
Outside the European Union
If you wish to dispose of used electrical and electronic products outside the European Union, please contact your local
authority so as to comply with the correct disposal method.
 
						

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EnglishFOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING
THE MULTI-FUNCTION MONITOR:
•DO NOT OPEN THE MONITOR. There are no user
serviceable parts inside and opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
•Do not spill any liquids into the cabinet or use your monitor
near water.
•Do not insert objects of any kind into the cabinet slots, as
they may touch dangerous voltage points, which can be
harmful or fatal or may cause electric shock, fire or
equipment failure.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord.
Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.
•Do not place this product on a sloping or unstable cart,
stand or table, as the monitor may fall, causing serious
damage to the monitor.
•When operating the MULTEOS monitor with its AC 220-
240V power supply in Europe, use a power supply cord
provided with the monitor.
•In UK, use a BS-approved power cord with molded plug
having a black (13A) fuse installed for use with this monitor.
If a power cord is not supplied with this monitor, please
contact your supplier.
•When operating the MULTEOS monitor with a 220-240V AC
power source in Australia, use the power cord provided with
the monitor. If a power cord is not supplied with this
equipment, please contact your supplier.
•For all other cases, use a power cord that matches the AC
voltage of the power outlet and has been approved by and
complies with the safety standard of your particular country.
•Do not place any objects onto the monitor and do not use
the monitor outdoors.
•The inside of the fluorescent tube located within the LCD
monitor contains mercury. Please follow the bylaws or rules
of your municipality to dispose of the tube properly.
•Do not bend, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord.
•If glass is broken, handle with care.
•Do not cover vent on monitor.
•Do not use monitor in high temperature, humid, dusty, or
oily areas.
•If monitor or glass is broken, do not come in contact with the
liquid crystal and handle with care.
•Allow adequate ventilation around the monitor, so that heat
can properly dissipate. Do not block ventilated openings or
place the monitor near a radiator or other heat sources.
Do not put anything on top of the monitor.
•The power cable connector is the primary means of
detaching the system from the power supply. The monitor
should be installed close to a power outlet, which is easily
accessible.
•Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for
transporting.
•Please clean the holes of back cabinet to reject dirt and
dust at least once a year because of set reliability.
•If using the cooling fan continuously, it’s recommended to
wipe holes a minimum of once a month.Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
•When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
•If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
monitor.
•If the monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the monitor has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
•If the monitor does not operate normally by following
operating instructions.
Recommended Use
•For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for warm-up.
•Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object at least
5 feet away. Blink often.
•Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other
light sources to minimize glare and reflections.
•Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive
cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner!
•Adjust the monitor’s brightness, contrast and sharpness
controls to enhance readability.
•Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long
periods of time to avoid image persistence (after image
effects).
•Get regular eye checkups.
Ergonomics
To realize the maximum ergonomic benefits, we recommend
the following:
•Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard
signals.
•Use the preset Colour Setting.
•Use non-interlaced signals.
•Do not use primary colour blue on a dark background, as it
is difficult to see and may produce eye fatigue due to
insufficient contrast.
Cleaning the LCD Panel
•When the liquid crystal panel is stained with dust or dirt,
please wipe with soft cloth gently.
•Please do not rub the LCD panel with hard material.
•Please do not apply pressure to the LCD surface.
•Please do not use OA cleaner it will cause deterioration or
discolor on the LCD surface.
Cleaning the Cabinet
•Unplug the power supply
•Gently wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth
•To clean the cabinet, dampen the cloth with a neutral
detergent and water, wipe the cabinet and follow with a dry
cloth.
NOTE:The surface of the cabinet is composed of many types
of plastic. DO NOT clean with benzene thinner, alkaline
detergent, alcoholic system detergent, glass cleaner,
wax, polish cleaner, soap powder, or insecticide.
Rubber or vinyl should not be in contact with the cabinet
for an extended period of time. These types of fluids
and materials can cause the paint to deteriorate, crack
or peel.
Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use
 
						

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Contents
Power Cord
User’s Manual Video Signal Cable
(D-SUB to D-SUB Cable)
Wireless Remote Control
and AA  Batteries
(The product you purchased has one
of these remote controls)
Clamp x 3
Your new MULTEOS M40/MULTEOS M46 monitor box* should contain the following:
•LCD monitor
•Power Cord
•Video Signal Cable
•User’s Manual
•Wireless Remote Control and AA Batteries•Clamp x 3
•Screw (M4 x 8) x 5
•CD-ROM
•Main switch cover
CD-ROMScrew (M4 x 8) x 5
*Install the stands at the time of unpacking if the display will be used with the stand.
*Remember to save your original box and packing material to transport or ship the monitor.
The following components are prepared as option.
•External Speaker Unit
Main switch cover
 
						

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English
9
10
7 DOWN () button
Activates the OSM menu when the OSM menu is turned-off.
Acts as 
 button to move the highlighted area down to
select the adjustment with OSM menu.
8 EXIT button
Activates the OSM menu when the OSM menu is turned-off.
Acts as EXIT button to move to previous menu with OSM
menu.
9 Remote control sensor and Power Indicator
Receives the signal from the remote control (when using the
wireless remote control). See also page 8.
Glows green when the LCD monitor is in active. Glows red
when the LCD is in POWER OFF (ECO standby) mode.
Glows Amber when the LCD is in POWER OFF (standby).
Amber blinks when the monitor is in Power Save Mode.
Green and Amber blink alternately while in Power Standby
with the “SCHEDULE SETTINGS” function enabled. When a
component failure is detected within the monitor, the
indicator will blink red.
10 Main Power Switch
On/off Switch to turn main power on/off.
Control Key Lock Mode
This control completely locks out access to all Control Key
functions. To activate the control key lock function, press both
of “
” and “” and hold down simultaneously for more than
3seconds. To resume back to user mode, press both of “
”
and “
” and hold simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.
1 POWER button ()
Switches the power on/off. See also page 21.
2 MUTE button
Switches the audio mute ON/OFF.
3 INPUT button
Acts as SET button within OSM menu. (Toggle switches
between [DVI], [VGA], [RGB/HV], [HDMI], [DVD/HD],
[VIDEO], [S-VIDEO] or [TV]). [S-VIDEO] is enabled by
selecting the “SEPARATE” mode in the OSM or by having
the “S-VIDEO” cable connected with the “S-VIDEO” signal
present and selecting “PRIORITY” MODE. See page 28.
4 PLUS (+) button
Acts as (+) button to increase the adjustment with OSM menu.
Increases the audio output level when the OSM menu is
turned off.
5 MINUS (-) button
Acts as (-) button to decrease the adjustment with OSM menu.
Decreases the audio output level when the OSM menu is
turned off.
6 UP () button
Activates the OSM menu when the OSM menu is turned-off.
Acts as 
 button to move the highlighted area up to select
the adjustment with OSM menu.
Control Panel
Parts Name and Functions
ON
OFF
 
						

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Terminal Panel
9 AUDIO OUT*
To output the audio signal from the AUDIO IN 1, 2, 3, HDMI,
and TV jack to an external device (stereo receiver, amplifier,
etc.).
10 VIDEO INPUT/OUTPUT Connector*
VIDEO IN connector (BNC and RCA): To input a
composite video signal. BNC and RCA connectors are not
available at the same time (Use only one input).
VIDEO OUT connector (BNC): To output the composite
video signal from the VIDEO IN connector.
S-VIDEO IN connector (DIN 4 pin): To input the S-video
(Y/C separate signal). See page 28, S-VIDEO MODE
SETTING.
11 EXTERNAL CONTROL (mini D-Sub 9 pin)
IN connector: Connect RS-232C input to external equipment
such as a PC in order to control RS-232C functions.
Out connector: Connect RS-232C output. To connect to
multiple Multeos monitors via daisy RS-232C Chain.
12 EXTERNAL SPEAKER TERMINAL*
To output the audio signal from AUDIO 1, 2, 3, HDMI and
TV jack.
Note: This speaker terminal is for 15W + 15W (8 ohm)
speaker.
13 Option board slot
Slot for board accessories. Please contact your supplier for
detail information.
14 Antenna Input*
Connects to antenna or to TV signal.
*: The product you purchased may not have this feature.
1 AC IN connector
Connects with the supplied power cord.
2 DVI IN (DVI-D)
To input digital RGB signals from a computer or HDTV
device having a digital RGB output.
* This connector does not support analog input.
3 VGA IN (mini D-Sub 15 pin)
To input analog RGB signals from a personal computer or
other RGB equipment.
4 RGB/HV IN [R, G, B, H, V] (BNC)
To input analog RGB signals or signals from other RGB
equipment.
This is also to connect equipment such as a DVD player and
HDTV laser disk player. A Sync-on-Green signal can be
connected to the G connector.
5 RGB/HV OUT (BNC)
To outputs the signal from the RGB/HV IN connector to an
input on a separate device.
6 HDMI connector*
To input digital HDMI signals.
7 DVD/HD connector (RCA)*
Connecting equipment such as a DVD player, HDTV device,
or Laser disc player.
8 AUDIO IN 1, 2, 3*
To input audio signal from external equipment such as a
computer, VCR or DVD player.
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1 POWER button
Switches the power on/off.
* If Power Indicator is not glowing, then no controls will work.
2 INPUT button*
Selects which input signal, [DVI], [VGA], [RGB/HV], [HDMI],
[DVD/HD], [VIDEO], [TV] or [S-VIDEO].
[S-VIDEO] is enabled by selecting the “SEPARATE” mode in
the OSM or by having the “S-VIDEO” cable connected with
the “S-VIDEO” signal present and selecting “PRIORITY”
MODE. See page 28.
3 PICTURE MODE button
Selects from picture mode, [HIGHBRIGHT], [STANDARD],
[sRGB], [CINEMA]. See page 22.
HIGHBRIGHT: for moving images such as DVD
STANDARD: for images
sRGB: for text based images
CINEMA: for movies.
4 SIZE button
Selects picture size, [FULL], [NORMAL], [WIDE] and [ZOOM].
See page 22.
5 SOUND button*
Artificial surround sound.
6 AUDIO INPUT button*
Selects from input audio source [IN1], [IN2], [IN3], [HDMI],
[TV].
7 KEYPAD
Press to set and change passwords, change channel and
set REMOTE ID.
8 ENT button
Sets channels.
9 DISPLAY button
Turns on/off the information OSM. See page 22.
10 MENU button
Turns on/off the menu mode.
11 AUTO SETUP button
Enters auto setup menu. See page 24.
12 EXIT button
Turns to previous menu with OSM menu.
13 UP/DOWN button
Acts as 
  button to move the highlighted area up or
down to select the adjustment with OSM menu.
Small screen which adjusted “PIP” mode moves up or down.
14 MINUS/PLUS (+/-) button
Increases or decreases the adjustment with OSM menu.
Small screen which adjusted “PIP” mode moves left or right.
15 SET button
Makes selection.
16 VOLUME UP/DOWN button
Increases or decreases audio output level.
17 CH +/- button*
Moves channel up or down.
18 CH RTN button*
Returns to previous channel.
19 MUTE button*
Turns on/off mute function.
20 STILL button
ON/OFF button: Activates/deactivates on/off still picture
mode.
STILL CAPTURE button: Captures still picture.
21 PIP (Picture In Picture) button
ON/OFF button: Toggle switches between PIP, POP, side-
by-side (aspect) and side-by-side (full). See page 26.
INPUT button: Selects the “picture in picture” input signal.
CHANGE button: Replaces to the main picture and sub
picture.
*: The product you purchased may not have this feature.
Wireless Remote Control
(The product you purchased has one of these remote controls)
DVI VGA RGB/HV HDMI DVD/HD VIDEO TVDVI - - - -VGA - - - -RGB/HV - - - -HDMI - - - -DVD/HD-VIDEO--
TV--
Sub picture
Main
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PICTURE
MODE
DISPLAY
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SET UP
VOL
STILL
PIP
REMOTE IDON/OFF
SET RESET
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CHANGE ON/OFF
CAPTUREMUTECH
CH RTNEXIT MENU AUDIO
INPUT VIDEO
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AUDIOINPUTSIZESOUNDGUIDE
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Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD monitor’s
remote sensor during button operation.
Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/23 ft.
from the front of the LCD monitor’s remote control sensor
and at a horizontal and vertical angle of within 30° within a
distance of about 3.5 m/10 ft.
Operating Range for the Remote
Control
Caution:Important, the remote control
system may not function when direct
sunlight or strong illumination strikes
the remote control sensor of the
LCD monitor, or when there is an
object in the path.
Handling the remote control
•Do not subject to strong shock.
•Do not allow water or other liquid to splash the remote
control. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately.
•Avoid exposure to heat and steam.
•Other than to install the batteries, do not open the
remote control.
22 REMOTE ID button
Activates REMOTE ID function.
23 MTS button*
Multichannel television sound.
24 SLEEP button*
Sets power off timer.
25 GUIDE button*
Use in TELETEXT mode. See page 20.
26  button*
TELETEXT controls. See page 20.
27 TRANSPARENCY button*
Determines the level of OSM transparency.
28 INPUT button*
Cycles through available inputs.
*: The product you purchased may not have this feature.