NEC Plasmasync 60xc10 Users Manual

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Operation
Picture Size Using Video Signals
Select one of seven picture sizes manually.
While viewing videos or digital video discs, perform the 
following actions:
1. Press the SIZE button on the remote control.
2. To switch the screen sizes, press the SIZE button again 
within 3 seconds. Th  e available sizes are NORMAL, FULL, 
DYNAMIC, ZOOM, 2.35:1, 14:9, and UNDERSCAN.
If a 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signal is displayed, the available 
sizes are FULL, 2.35:1, DYNAMIC, and UNDERSCAN.
If displaying an enhanced split-screen, the available sizes are 
NORMAL and FULL.
NORMAL (4:3)
Images with a 4:3 (Normal) aspect ratio are displayed.
FULL
Horizontally expands anamorphic signals  to display the 
correct linearity.
Normal (4:3) images are horizontally expanded  to fi ll the 
entire screen.
DYNAMIC
Vertically and horizontally expands the picture but at 
diff erent aspect ratios.
ZOOM
Vertically and horizontally expands the picture while 
maintaining the correct aspect ratio.2.35:1
Image is expanded at a 2.35:1 ratio to fi ll the entire screen. 
Th  e screen is fi lled vertically; however, some information 
will be lost on the left   and right sides of the image.
Available for the following inputs:
Video, Component, or RGB input (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 
720P, 1080I, 1080P)
 
To avoid image retention, use the 2.35:1 image size if black 
bars are displayed at the top and bottom of the screen 
showing the displayed image.
14:9
Image is displayed at a 14:9 aspect ratio.
Available for the following inputs:
Video, Component, or RGB input (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P)
UNDERSCAN
Standard televisions crop (Underscan) images. Utilize the 
UNDERSCAN function in the SCREEN menu to display the 
entire image.
NOTE: Depending on the type of component used, black 
borders or signal noise may appear near the screen 
edges while in UNDERSCAN mode.
Over a period of time, image ghosting, shadowing, 
or burn-in may result from continuous display of 
underscanned images. While in UNDERSCAN 
mode, the brightness may change if a Macrovision 
signal is input.
NOTE: Do not display 4:3 content in NORMAL mode for 
extended periods of time to avoid image ghosting, 
shadowing, or burn-in.
 
						

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Picture Size Using Computer 
Signals
To expand a 4:3 image to fi ll the entire screen, switch to the 
widescreen mode.
While viewing videos or digital video discs, perform the 
following actions:
1. Press the SIZE button on the remote control.
2. To switch the screen sizes, press the SIZE button again 
within 3 seconds. Th  e available sizes are NORMAL, FULL, 
and ZOOM.
If an enhanced split-screen is displayed, the available sizes 
are NORMAL and FULL.
NORMAL (4:3 or SXGA 5:4)
Images are displayed normally.
FULL
Horizontally expands anamorphic signals to display the 
correct linearity.
Normal (4:3) images are horizontally expanded to fi ll the 
entire screen.
ZOOM
Vertically and horizontally expands the picture, while 
maintaining the correct aspect ratio.Information:
Supported resolutions: For further information on the 
display output of the various VESA signal standards 
supported by the unit, see pages 31 - 36.
When 1360 dot x 768 line wide XGA signals with a vertical 
frequency of 60 Hz and a horizontal frequency of 47.7 kHz 
are input:
1. Select an appropriate setting for the RGB SELECT mode.
2. Refer to the Resolutions Supported section of Model 
Information on pages 31 - 36.
NOTE: Do not display 4:3 content in NORMAL mode 
for extended periods of time to avoid image 
shadowing, ghosting, or burn-in.
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Operation - continued
Split Screen Mode
To display multiple pictures on the screen, perform the 
following actions:
1. Press the desired SPLIT SCREEN function button on the 
remote (PIP, S BY S, SINGLE).
Only certain RGB signals are supported.
Split Screen mode works according to the table below.  
Side by Side Mode
Press the -, +, p or q buttons to change the picture size.Press the SWAP button to swap pictures.
Press the SELECT/FREEZE button to change the active 
picture.
AB
VGA
BA
VGA
SWAP
AB
VGA
AB
VIDEO1
VGA
SELECT/FREEZE VIDEO1 is active.
VGA is active. S BY S
button
A
AB
VGA
A
VGA
B
S BY S
buttonSINGLE
buttonPIP
button
PIP
button SINGLE
button
BA
VGA
A
B
VGA
AB
VGA
BA
VGA
AB
VGA
AB
VGA
Side by Side4-R Side by Side3 Side by Side4-L q
buttonp
buttonq
buttonp
buttonq
buttonp
button
+ 
button
-
button Side by Side2-R Side by Side1 Side by Side2-L
+ 
button
-
button + 
button
-
button+ 
button
-
button
 PIP normal operation test
PIP
availableSub source
VIDEO1 S-VIDEO DVD/HD1 DVD/HD2 DVD/HD3 SCART1 SCART2 VGA DVI
Main  
source
VIDEO1 - - YES YES YES YES - - - - YES YES
S-VIDEO YES - - YES YES YES - - - - YES YES
DVD/HD1 YES YES - - YES YES - - - - YES YES
DVD/HD2 YES YES YES - - YES - - - - YES YES
DVD/HD3 YES YES YES YES - - YES YES YES - -
SCART1 - - - - - - - - YES - - - - - - YES
SCART2 - - - - - - - - YES - - - - - - YES
VGA YES YES YES YES YES - - - - - - YES
DVI YES YES YES YES - - YES YES YES - -
 
						

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Picture-in-Picture Mode
Press the + and - buttons to change the position of the sub-
picture.
Press the p and q buttons to change the size of the sub-
picture.
Press the SELECT/FREEZE button to change the active 
picture.
Displaying Input Signal
1. To make the desired picture active, press the SELECT/
FREEZE button.
2. To change the active signal, press the VIDEO, DVD/HD, 
or RGB button.
Th  e input selection may also be changed by pressing the 
INPUT button on the front of the unit.
Adjusting the OSD controls
1. To make the desired picture active, press the SELECT/
FREEZE button.
2. To display the main menu, press the MENU button.
3. Adjust the settings as desired.
NOTE: Some OSD functions may not be available in Split-
Screen mode.
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A
VGA
A
VGA
ABB
VGA
A
VGA
B
B
-
button+ 
button
+
button-
button+ 
button -
button -
button + 
button
A
B
VGA
A
B
VGA
A
B
VGA
A
B
VGA
button
button
buttonbutton button
button
AB
VGA
AB
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Operation - continued
Picture Settings Menu
Storing picture settings
Th  is function stores the current input signal and PICTURE 
menu settings in memory in order to recall these settings if 
necessary. Up to six diff erent settings can be stored. 
Notes of up to 15 characters long can also be stored along 
with each setting.
Example: Storing picture settings at MEMORY1
On the “PICTURE MEMORY” function under the 
“PICTURE” menu, select “MEMORY1” and press the SET 
button. Th  e “PICTURE MEMORY” screen appears.
PICTURE MEMORY
OFF: Picture memory not used.
MEMORY1 TO 6: Choose the desired memory slot to set. 
Th  ere are 6 to choose from, independent of inputs.
SETTING THE MEMORY
Us e  t he  p and q buttons to select the desired memory slot, 
from MEMORY1 to MEMORY6.
Us e  t he  t and u buttons to select “SET”, then press the SET 
button.
If necessary, input a note.
RESETTING THE MEMORY
Us e  t he  p and q buttons to select the desired memory slot, 
from MEMORY1 to MEMORY6, then use the t and u 
buttons to select “RESET”, and press the SET button.
Th  e memory is cleared, and “—” is displayed in the “INPUT”, 
“SIGNAL” and “NOTE” columns.
INPUTTING NOTES
Us e  t he  t and u  buttons to select “NOTE”, then press the 
SET button.
Us e  t he  p and q  button to select the character.
Us e  t he  t and u buttons to move the cursor.
Use the SET button to delete the character at the cursor 
position.
When you have fi nished inputting the note, press the EXIT 
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Th  is monitor uses RXD, TXD and GND 
lines for RS-232C control.  
Th  e reverse type cable (null modem cable) 
should be used for RS-232C control. Th  is Plasma monitor can be controlled via personal 
computer using an RS-232C connection.
MONITOR ID and RS-232C CONTROL
Up to 26 individual monitors can be controlled through a 
daisy chain via RS-232C connection.
  1.  Connect PC to the monitor.
Connect a PC’s RS-232C control output to the monitor's 
RS-232C input. You can then connect the 
RS-232C output from this monitor to another monitor’s 
RS-232C input. Up to 26 monitors can be connected 
using RS-232C.
  2.  Set Monitor ID and RS-232C Control mode.
For proper operation, the Monitor ID should be 
set in the OSD menu of each monitor that is in the 
chain. Th  e Monitor ID can be set under the “SETUP” 
menu in the OSD. Th  e Monitor ID number can be set 
within a range from 1 to 26 or set to "ALL". No two 
monitors should share the same Monitor ID number. 
It is recommended to number each monitor in a daisy 
chain sequentially from 1. Th e fi rst monitor in the daisy 
chain is designated as the primary monitor. Subsequent 
monitors with the chain are secondary monitors. 
In the “FUNCTION” menu on the fi rst monitor in the
RS-232C daisy chain set the "RS232C CONTROL" 
to "NORMAL". Set the "RS232C CONTROL"  to 
“SECONDARY” on all other monitors.
Functions that can be controlled via RS-232C:
Powering ON or OFF
Switching input signals
NOTE:  If your PC (IBM or IBM compatible) is equipped 
only with a 25-pin serial port connector, a 25-pin 
serial port adapter is required. Contact your dealer 
for details.
NOTE: In order to function, the RS-232C OUT terminal 
can only be connected to another monitor of the 
same model. Do not connect to other types of 
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RS-232C
PC
(Out)
RS-232C Cable RS-232C CableRS-232C (IN)
RS-232C (OUT) IN
OUT
INOUT
RS-232C (IN)
RS-232C (OUT)
 
						

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RS-232C - continued
Th  e following control sequence is used for a single monitor 
When using the following control commands, all of the daisy-chained monitors 
can be controlled at the same time from the primary monitor. However, reply and 
status commands will only pertain to the primary monitor, and not to the secondary 
monitors.
 1)  Interface 
PROTOCOL RS-232C
BAUD RATE 9600 [bps]
DATA LENGTH 8 [bits]
PARITY BIT NONE
STOP BIT 1 [bit]
FLOW CONTROL NONE
 2)  Control command diagram
Th  e command is structured by the address code, function code, data code and end 
code. Th  e length of the command is diff erent for each function.
Address Code Function Code Data Code End Code
HEX 30h 30h Function Data 0Dh
ASCII 0 0 Function Data
  [Address code]  30h 30h (In ASCII code, 0 0) fi xed.
  [Function code]  A code of each fi xed control move.
  [Data code]  A code of each fi xed control data (number) and    
   not always indicated.
  [End code]  0Dh (In ASCII code, 
 ) fi xed.
To control multiple monitors that are daisy-
chained together please use the extended control 
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RS-232C - continued
 3)  Control sequence
1) Th  e command from a computer to the Plasma monitor will take 400ms.
2) Th  e Plasma monitor will send a return command 400ms* aft  er it has received
  an encode. If the command is not received correctly, 
  the Plasma monitor will not send the return command.
3) Th  e personal computer checks the command and confi rms if the
  command which has  been sent has been  executed or not.
4) Th  is Plasma monitor sends various codes other than the return code.  When  
  sending a control sequence via RS-232C, other codes from personal
  computers will be ignored.
 
 *Th  e sending time of the return command may be delayed depending on the
   monitor’s current activity (changing of the input signal, etc.).
    [Example] Turn the power ON. (
   is for  ASCII code)
Sending commands 
from the PC etc.Status code from 
Plasma monitorMeaning
30 30 21 0D
0 0 ! 
Command for
POWER ON
30 30 21 0D
0 0 !  Command received
(Command echo back)
 4)  Operation commands
  Operation commands execute the basic operation setting of this Plasma   
  monitor.  It may not operate when changing the signal:
Operation ASCII HEX
POWER ON ! 21h
POWER OFF  22h
INPUT VIDEO1 _v1 5Fh  76h  31h
INPUT S-VIDEO _v3 5Fh 76h 33h
INPUT DVD/HD1 _v2 5Fh 76h 32h
INPUT DVD/HD2 _v5 5Fh 76h 35h
INPUT DVD/HD3 _h1 5Fh 68h 31h
INPUT SCART2 _v6 5Fh 76h 36h
INPUT VGA _r2 5Fh 72h 32h
INPUT DVI _r1 5Fh 72h 31h
POWER OFF command should not be used less than 1 minute aft  er the power is 
turned on.
POWER ON command should not be used less than 1 minute aft  er the power is 
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Structure of the Read-command 
ASCII HEX
Function Data Function Data
POWER ON vP 1 76h 50h 31h
POWER OFF vP 0 76h 50h 30h
INPUT VIDEO1 vI v1 76h 49h 76h 31h
INPUT S-VIDEO vI v3 76h 49h 76h 33h
INPUT DVD/HD1 vI v2 76h 49h 76h 32h
INPUT DVD/HD2 vI v5 76h 49h 76h 35h
INPUT DVD/HD3 vI h1 76h 49h 68h 31h
INPUT SCART2 vI v6 76h 49h 76h 36h
INPUT VGA vI r2 76h 49h 72h 32h
INPUT DVI vI r1 76h 49h 72h 31h
Picture Mode BRIGHT vM p1 76h 4Dh 70h 31h
Picture Mode STANDARD vM p2 76h 4Dh 70h 32h
Picture Mode CINEMA1 vM p3 76h 4Dh 70h 33h
Picture Mode CINEMA2 vM p4 76h 4Dh 70h 34h
Picture Mode DEFAULT vM p5 76h 4Dh 70h 35h
 5)  Read command
Host computer sends the command without Data-code to monitor.
Aft  er receiving this command, the monitor returns the command with Data-code 
of current  status to host computer.
 When the Host computer checks the Power status of monitor, the status of 
monitor is powered-on.
Command from
computerCommand from
MonitorDetail of command
30 30 76 50 0D
‘0’’0’’v’’P’[enter]Ask about the power
status of monitor.
30 30 76 50 31 0D
‘0’’0’’v’P’1’[enter]Monitor is powered-on.
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Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
No picture
Th  e signal cable should be properly connected to the display 
card/computer.
Th  e display card should be properly seated in its slot.
Front Power Switch and computer power switch should be in 
the ON position.
Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected 
on the display card or system being used. (Please consult 
display card or system manual to change graphics mode.)
Check the monitor and your display card with respect to 
compatibility and recommended settings.
Check the signal cable connector for bent or pushed-in pins.
Power Button does not respond
Unplug the power cord of the monitor from the AC outlet to 
turn off   and reset the monitor.
Image persistence
Please be aware that Plasma Technolog y may experience a 
phenomena known as Image Persistence. Image Persistence 
occurs when a residual or “ghost” image of a previous image 
remains visible on the screen. Unlike CRT monitors, Plasma 
monitors’ image persistence is not permanent, but constant 
images being displayed for a long period of time should be 
avoided. To alleviate image persistence, turn off   the monitor 
for as long as the previous image was displayed. For example, 
if an image was on the monitor for one hour and a residual 
image remains, the monitor should be turned off   for one hour 
to erase the image. 
 NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY 
SOLUTIONS recommends displaying moving images and 
using a moving screen saver at regular  intervals whenever the 
screen is idle or turning off   the monitor when not in use.
Image is unstable, unfocused or 
swimming is apparent
Signal cable should be properly attached to the Plasma 
monitor, computer, or other input device.
Use the OSD screen controls to focus and adjust display by 
increasing or decreasing the clock phase total. When the 
display mode is changed, the OSD Image Adjust settings may 
need to be readjusted.
Check the monitor and your display card with respect to 
compatibility and recommended signal timings.
Image of component signal is greenish
Check to see if the DVD/HD input connector is selected.
LED on monitor is not lit
(no green or red color can be seen)
Main Power Switch should be in the ON position and power 
cord should be connected.
Red LED on monitor is blinking
A certain failure might have occurred, please contact your 
nearest authorized NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS service 
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Display image is not sized properly
Use the OSD screen controls to increase or decrease the clock 
total.
Check to make sure that a supported mode has been selected 
on the display card or system being used. (Please consult 
display card or system manual to change graphics mode.)
Selected resolution is not displayed properly
Use OSD information to enter Information menu and confi rm 
that the appropriate resolution has been selected. If not, select 
appropriate resolution.
No Sound
Check to see if speaker cable is properly connected.
Check to see if mute is activated.
Check to see if volume is set at minimum. 
NOTE: It is possible to play audio from a source that is diff erent 
from the video source. 
RS-232C does not work
Check the PROTOCOL SET in the FUNCTION menu.
Remote Control does not work
Make sure the batteries are inserted properly.
Test the batteries for strength/life.
Make sure to point the remote directly at the sensor on the 
monitor.
Check if the remote is in Remote ID mode.
Th  e remote control may not function when in direct sunlight 
or when there is strong illumination on the remote sensor of 
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