NEC Plasmasync 61xm3 Users Manual

							E-7
qPower
Turns the monitor’s power on and off.
wRemote sensor window
Receives the signals from the remote control.
ePOWER/STANDBY indicator
When the power is on ............................. Lights green.
When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.
rINPUT SELECT / EXIT
Switches the input.
The available inputs depend on the settings of “BNC
INPUT”, “D-SUB INPUT”, “RGB SELECT” and
“DVI SET UP”.
Functions as the EXIT buttons in the On-Screen Menu
(OSM) mode.
Front View
MENU/ ENTERINPUT SELECT
DOWN UP LEFT/-RIGHT/+
/ EXIT VOLUME
MENU/ ENTERINPUT SELECT
DOWN UP LEFT/-RIGHT/+
/ EXIT VOLUME
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tLEFT/– and RIGHT/+
Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the
CURSOR (
 / ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu
(OSM) mode.
yVOLUME DOWN and UP
Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (
/
) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.
uMENU/ENTER
Sets the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode and displays
the main menu.
WARNING
The Power on/off switch does not disconnect the plasma
display completely from the supply mains.
Part Names and Function
Note: This plasma monitor has the capasity to display images when connected to European DVD players with a SCART
output signal, which is RGB with composite sync.
Your dealer can supply a special SCART cable, which will enable you to use the RGB with composite sync signal.
To obtain the special cable as well as for further information, please contact your dealer.
Please refer to page E-21 for selection of the correct mode in the on-screen manager.
 
						

							E-8
AAC IN
Connect the included power cord here.
BEXT SPEAKER L and R
Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct
polarity. Connect the 
 (positive) speaker wire to the
 EXT SPEAKER terminal and the  (negative)
speaker wire to the 
 EXT SPEAKER terminal on
both LEFT and RIGHT channels.
Please refer to your speaker’s owner’s manual.
CVIDEO1, 2, 3 (BNC, RCA, S-Video)
Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc. here.
VIDEO1 can be used for Input or Output (see page E-
5).
DAUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3
These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image to allot
them from the audio menu screen.
EDVD1 / HD1
Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc.
here.
FRGB2/ DVD2/ HD2
RGB2: You can connect an analog RGB signal
and the syncronization signal.
DVD2/ HD2: Yo u  can connect DVDs, High
Definition sources, Laser Discs, etc.
here.
This input can be set for use with an
RGB or component source (see page
E-21)
GRGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin)
Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.
here. This input can be used for Input or Output. (see
page E-5)HRGB3 
(DVI 24pin)
Connect a digital signal (TMDS) from a source with a
DVI output.
This input can be set for use with an RGB/PC3 (see
page E-26)
IEXTERNAL CONTROL
This terminal is used when operating and controlling
the monitor externally (by RS-232C).
JREMOTE IN
Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s
remote jack to obtain wired remote control.
KREMOTE OUT
Connect the remote cable* to the REMOTE IN jack of
the other display monitor to obtain wired remote
control.
* The 1/8 Stereo Mini cable must be purchased separately.
Information
•For Y/CB/Cr, connect to the DVD1 or DVD2
terminals.
•For SCART, this unit provides three ways to connect:
·SCART1: Connect R/G/B to the DVD2 terminals
and composite sync. to the HD terminal.
·SCART2: Connect R/G/B to the DVD2 terminals
and composite sync. to the VIDEO1 terminal.
·SCART3: Connect R/G/B + composite sync. to the
RGB1 terminal.
VIDEOVIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3AUDIO 1DVD1 / HD1
R(MONO)LYCb/PbCr/Pr
RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2
RGB 1
R/
VD G/ B/
HD
DV I
  (
Digital  RGB)
AUDIO 2R(MONO)L
AUDIO 3R(MONO)L
Cr/Pr Y C b/Pb
RGB 3
AB D C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
External Control
I N OUTREMOTE
Rear View/ Terminal Board
 
						

							E-9
q POWER ON/STANDBY
Switches the power on/standby.
(This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY
indicator of the main unit is off.)
w RGB/PC
Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source.
RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT
SELECT button on the monitor.
eDVD / 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.
rVIDEO
Press this button to select VIDEO as the source.
VIDEO can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT
button on the monitor.
tMENU/ENTER
Press this button to access the OSM controls.
Press this button during the display of the main menu
to go to the sub menu.
yCURSOR (
 /  / 
 / )
Use these buttons to select items or settings and to
adjust settings or switch the display patterns.uEXIT
Press this button to exit the OSM controls in the main
menu. Press this button during the display of the sub
menu to return to the previous menu.
iPOINTER
Press this button to display the pointer.
oZOOM (+ /–)
Enlarges or reduces the image.
!0VOLUME (+ /–)
Adjusts the audio volume.
!1MUTE
Mutes the audio.
!2WIDE
Automatically detects the signal and sets the aspect ratio.
Wide button is not active for all signals.
!3DISPLAY
Displays the source settings on the screen.
!4OFF TIMER
Activates the off timer for the unit.
!5SIDE BY SIDE
Press this button to show a couple of pictures in the
side-by-side mode.
!6PICTURE IN PICTURE
Press this button to show a couple of pictures in the
picture-in-picture mode.
!7SINGLE
Cancels the split screen mode.
!8SELECT/FREEZE
Press this button to select the active picture in a split
screen mode.
When the PIC FREEZE function is operating, this
button can be used to display still images on the sub
screen.
!9AUTO ADJUST
Press this button to adjust Fine Picture, Picture ADJ,
Position, and Contrast automatically, or to switch the
screen size to ZOOM mode automatically with the
superimposed caption displayed fully only when the
picture contains dark areas above and below the picture.
@0ID SELECT
Set the ID number in the remote control. The remote
control can then be used only for a display with the
same ID number. When several displays are used
together they can be controlled individually.
@1CLEAR/SEAMLESS SW
Clears the number set by the ID SELECT button.
When the SEAMLESS SW function is operating, this
button can be used to switch the input source quickly.
@2Remote control signal transmitter
Transmits the remote control signals.
@3Remote Jack
Insert the plug of the remote cable (The 1/8 Stereo
Mini cable) here when using the supplied remote
control in the wired condition.
Remote Control
→ VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3
 
						

							E-10
Basic Operations
POWER
To turn the unit ON and OFF:
1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.
2. Press the Power button (on the unit).
The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red
and the standby mode is set.
3. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to
turn on the unit.
The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light
up (green) when the unit is on.
4.
Press the POWER STANDBY button (on the remote control)
or the Power button (on the unit) to turn off the unit.
The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red
and the standby mode is set (only when turning off the
unit with the remote control).
VOLUME
To adjust the sound volume:
1. Press and hold the VOLUME  button (on the remote
control or the unit) to increase to the desired level.
2. Press and hold the VOLUME 
 button (on the remote
control or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.
MUTE
To mute the audio:
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to mute the
audio; press again to restore.
DISPLAY
To check the settings:
1. The screen changes each time the DISPLAY button is
pressed.
2. If the button is not pressed for approximately three seconds,
the menu turns off.
DIGITAL ZOOM
Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges
the picture.
1. (Be sure ZOOM NAV is off.)
Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 
 )
To change the size of the picture:
Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture.
The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying glass.
( 
  )
A press of the ZOOM- button will reduce the picture
and return it to its original size.
To change the picture position:
Select the position with the 


  buttons.
2. Press the POINTER button to delete the pointer.
AUTO ADJUST
To adjust the size or quality of the picture
automatically:
Press the AUTO ADJUST button.
Information
 AUTO ADJUST ON setting
When RGB (still picture) input is selected:
Fine Picture, Picture ADJ, Position, and Contrast will
be adjusted automatically.
When RGB (motion picture), VIDEO, or Y/Pb/Pr
(component) input is selected: The screen size
switches to ZOOM mode automatically with the
superimposed caption displayed fully only when the
picture contains dark areas above and below the picture.
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
OFF TIMER   30
To check the remaining time:
1. Once the off timer has been set, press the OFF TIMER
button once.
2. The remaining time is displayed, then turns off after a few
seconds.
3. When five minutes remain the remaining time appears
until it reaches zero.
OFF TIMER   28
To cancel the off timer:
1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row.
2. The off timer is canceled.
OFF TIMER     0
Note:
After the power is turned off with the off timer ...
A slight current is still supplied to the monitor. When you
are leaving the room or do not plan to use the system for a
long period of time, turn off the power of the monitor.
 
						

							E-11
WIDE Operations
Wide Screen Operation (manual)
With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes.
When viewing 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:
→ NORMAL → FULL → STADIUM → ZOOM → 2.35:1 → 14:9
When a 720P or 1080I signal is input:
FULL ↔  2.35:1
When displaying enhanced split screen:
NORMAL ↔  FULL
NORMAL size screen (4:3)
The normal size screen is displayed.
* The picture has the same size as video pictures with a 4 : 3
aspect ratio.
FULL size screen
The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.
* Images compressed in the horizontal direction (“squeezed
images”) are expanded in the horizontal direction and
displayed on the entire screen with correct linearity.
(Normal images are expanded in the horizontal direction.)
STADIUM size screen
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.
ZOOM size screen
The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical
direction, maintaining the original proportions.
* Use this for theater size (wide) movies, etc.2.35:1 size screen
The squeezed film image is expanded to fulfill the entire
screen at a ratio of 2.35:1. Black bands do not appear at
the top and bottom but information is lost on the left and
right margins.
•This feature is available when the input signal is video,
component (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 720P, 1080I) or RGB
(525P or 625P signal from a scan converter).
*
If black bands appear on the top and bottom in the full size
screen, select the 2.35:1 size screen to avoid phosphor burn-in.
14:9 size screen
The image is displayed at a 14:9 aspect ratio.
* This feature is available when the input signal is video,
component (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P) or RGB (525P or 625P
signal from a scan converter).
Note:
Do not allow the displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended
period. This can cause a phosphor burn-in.
Information is lost on both sides.Original image

 
						

							E-12
FULL size screen
The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical
direction.
ZOOM size screen
When wide signals are input.
TRUE
The image is true resolution.
FULL
Information
 Supported resolution
See page E-2 of Model Information for details on the
display output of the various VESA signal standards
supported by the monitor.
 “PICTURE SIZE” setting
When the setting of “PICTURE SIZE” is OFF, the size
of RGB-input pictures will be TRUE in place of
NORMAL.
 When 852 (848) dot  480 line wide VGA*
signals with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz and
horizontal frequency of 31.7 (31.0) kHz are in-
put
Select an appropriate setting for RGB SELECT mode
referring to the“Table of Signals Supported” on page
E-2 of Model Information.
*“VGA”, “SVGA” and “SXGA” are registered
trademarks of IBM, Inc. of the United States.
Note:
Do not allow the displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended
period. This can cause a phosphor burn-in.
Wide Screen Operation with
Computer Signals
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.
2.Within 3 seconds ...
Press the WIDE button again.
The screen size switches as follows:
→ NORMAL → FULL → ZOOM
When displaying enhanced split screen:
NORMAL ↔  FULL
NORMAL size screen (4:3 or SXGA 5:4)
The picture has the same size as the normal computer image.
FULL size screen
The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.
ZOOM size screen
When wide signals are input.
FULL size screen
When “PICTURE SIZE” is set to “OFF”
The screen size switches as follows:
→ TRUE → FULL → ZOOM
TRUE size screen (VGA, SVGA 4:3)
The image is true resolution.
 
						

							E-13
Showing a couple of pictures on the
screen at the same time
* An RGB-input picture may not be displayed in these modes,
depending on the input signal specifications.
1. Press the button to select a screen mode from among single
mode, side-by-side, and picture-in-picture.
Note:
Picture A and B on the above screen are not always of the
same height.
Information
Split screen operations may not function depending on
the combination of input signals. In the table below,
“” means Yes, “” means No.
 Split screen operations may not function
depending on the type of the RGB signals.
Operations in the Side-by-side mode
To change the picture size, press the cursor 
  or 
button.
To swap the picture on the right and the left, press the
cursor 
	 button.
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
BA
To  make the desired picture active, press the SELECT/
FREEZE button.
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
BA
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
BA
Side-by-Side2-R
Side-by-Side1 Side-by-Side2-L
Side-by-Side4-R
Side-by-Side3 Side-by-Side4-L

button
button

button
button

button
button

button
button
buttonbuttonbuttonbuttonbuttonbutton
	
 
button
SPLIT SCREEN Operations
SELECT/FREEZE
button
VIDEO1
Sub 
screenMain screen
RGB/PC1
A
VIDEO1
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
SIDE BY SIDE
buttonPICTURE IN PICTURE
buttonSINGLE
button
PICTURE IN
PICTURE
button
SINGLE
button
SIDE BY SIDE
button
VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3HD/DVD1
HD/DVD2
RGB2
RGB/PC1
RGB3
SCART1~3VIDEO1




VIDEO2




VIDEO3




HD/DVD1




HD/DVD2
RGB2



1,2:
3:RGB/PC1




1,2:
3:RGB3





Pictures
displayed on
the left/sub
screen
(Select2)
Pictures displayed on the right/main screen (Select1)SCART1~3

1,2:
3:
1,2:
3:

 
						

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Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode
To move the position of the sub screen, press the cursor 

or  button.
To change the size of the sub screen, press the 
 button.
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
 button
 button
 button
 button
To make the desired picture active, press the SELECT/
FREEZE button.
Selecting the input signals to be displayed
1. Press the SELECT/FREEZE button to make the desired
picture active.
2. Press the RGB/PC, VIDEO, or DVD/HD button.
Each press of the button changes the selection of the input
signal.
The INPUT SELECT button on the monitor can also be
used to change the selection.
Zooming up pictures
1. Press the SELECT/FREEZE button to make the desired
picture active.
2. Use the POINTER button and the ZOOM
/ button to
enlage the picture.
For details, see “DIGITAL ZOOM” on page E-10.
Adjusting the OSM controls
1. Press the SELECT/FREEZE button to make the desired
picture active.
2. Press the MENU/ENTER button to display the MAIN
MENU.
3. Adjust the setting to your preference.
For details, see “OSM (On Screen Menu) Controls” on
page E-15.
Note:
During enhanced split screen mode, some functions of
OSM controls are not available.
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
A
B
VIDEO1RGB/PC2
A
B
Bottom Left Bottom Right

button
button
 button
 button
Top Right

button
button
 button
 button
Top Left
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
AB
VIDEO1RGB/PC1
ABSELECT/
FREEZE
button
 
						

							E-15
Menu Operations
The OSM window is displayed with respect to the
screen 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.
MAIN MENU1 / 2
MENU/ENTEREXIT
PICTURE
AUDIO
IMAGE ADJUST
OPTION1
ADVANCED OSM
        NEXT PAGE
:     OFF
SEL.
EXIT OK
The following describes how to use the menus and the
selected items.
1. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to
display the MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU1 / 2
MENU/ENTEREXIT
PICTURE
AUDIO
IMAGE ADJUST
OPTION1
ADVANCED OSM
        NEXT PAGE
:     OFF
SEL.
EXIT OK
MAIN MENU2 / 2
MENU/ENTEREXIT
        PREVIOUS PAGE
LANGUAGE
COLOR SYSTEM
SOURCE INFORMATION
SEL.
EXIT OK
2. Press the cursor buttons 
   on the remote control to
highlight the menu you wish to enter.
3. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to
select a sub menu or item.
PICTURE1 / 2
EXIT CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PICTURE MODE
NR
        NEXT PAGE
:     NORMAL
:     OFF
SEL.
RETURN
ADJ.
4. Adjust the level or change the setting of the selected item
by using the cursor buttons 

   on the remote control.
5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory.
The change is stored until you change it again.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 to adjust an additional item, or press
the EXIT button on the remote control to return to the
main menu.
* When adjusting using the bar at the bottom of the screen,
press the 

 or  button within 5 seconds. If not, the
current setting is set and the previous screen appears.
Note: The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT
button.
Information
 Advanced menu mode
When “ADVANCED OSM” is set to “ON” in the main
menu (1/2), full menu items will be shown.
MAIN MENU1 / 2
MENU/ENTEREXIT
PICTURE
AUDIO
IMAGE ADJUST
OPTION1
OPTION2
OPTION3
OPTION4
ADVANCED OSM
        NEXT PAGE
:     ON
SEL.
EXIT OK
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls
 
						

							E-16
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESETREFERENCE
PICTURE CONTRAST←→
  0←52→72 YES E-18
BRIGHTNESS←→
  0←32→64 YES E-18
SHARPNESS←→
  0←16→32 YES E-18
COLOR←→
  0←32→64 YES E-18
TINT R←→G     0←32→64 YES E-18
PICTURE MODE BRIGHT/NORMAL/THEAT.1/THEAT.2/DEFAULT YES E-18
NR OFF/NR-1/NR-2/NR-3 YES E-18
COLOR TEMP LOW/MID LOW/MID/HIGH YES E-18
WHITE BALANCE GAIN RED←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
GAIN GREEN←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
GAIN BLUE←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
BIAS RED←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
BIAS GREEN←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
BIAS BLUE←→
  0←→70 YES E-19
RESET OFF←→ON YES E-19
GAMMA 1←→2←…
→4 YES E-19
LOW TONE AUTO←→1←…
→3 YES E-19
COLOR TUNE RED Y←→M0←→64 YES E-19
GREEN C←→Y0←→64 YES E-19
BLUE M←→C0←→64 YES E-19
YELLOW G←→R0←→64 YES E-19
MAGENTA R←→B0←→64 YES E-19
CYAN B←→G0←→64 YES E-19
RESET OFF←→ON YES E-19
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESETREFERENCE
AUDIO BASS←→
  0←13→26 YES E-20
TREBLE←→
  0←13→26 YES E-20
BALANCE L←→R -22←0→+22 YES E-20
AUDIO INPUT1 VIDEO 1-3 / HD/DVD 1-2 / RGB 1-3 YES E-20
AUDIO INPUT2 VIDEO 1-3 / HD/DVD 1-2 / RGB 1-3 YES E-20
AUDIO INPUT3 VIDEO 1-3 / HD/DVD 1-2 / RGB 1-3 YES E-20
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESETREFERENCE
IMAGE ADJUST ASPECT MODE NORMAL/FULL/STADIUM/ZOOM/2.35:1/14:9 — E-20
V-POSITION←→
-64←0→+64 YES E-20
H-POSITION←→
-128←0→+127 YES E-20
V-HEIGHT←→
0←→64 YES E-20
H-WIDTH←→
0←→64 YES E-20
AUTO PICTURE OFF←→ON*
2NO E-20
FINE PICTURE*1←→
*20←→64 YES E-20
PICTURE ADJ.*1←→
*20←→128 YES E-20
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESETREFERENCE
OPTION1 OSM DISPLAY OSM OFF←→ON YES E-21
OSM ADJ. 1←…
→6 YES E-21
OSM ANGLE H←→V YES E-21
OSM ORBITER OFF←→ON YES E-21
OSM CONTRAST LOW←→NORMAL YES E-21
BNC INPUT RGB←→COMP.←→SCART1←→SCART2 YES E-21
D-SUB INPUT RGB←→SCART3 — E-21
RGB SELECT AUTO/STILL/MOTION/WIDE1/WIDE2/WIDE3/DTV YES E-21
HD SELECT 1080B/1035I/1080A NO E-22
INPUT SKIP OFF←→ONYES E-22
ALL RESET OFF←→ON— E-22
           :Shaded areas indicate the default value.
←→
: Press the 
 or  button to adjust. The default value is at the center.
           :Menu items in a ruled box are available when the ADVANCED OSM is set to ON.
Menu Tree