NEC Plasmasync 61xm4 Users Manual

							PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor
(Enhanced split screen Model)
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							User’s Manual
(Enhanced split screen Model)
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Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and
keep the manual handy for future reference.
       CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This symbol warns the 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 of 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.
WARNING
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.
Warnings and Safety Precaution
This plasma monitor is designed and  manufactured to provide
long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning
is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning
procedure”.
The plasma display panel consists of fine picture
elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active cells.  There
may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.
For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read
carefully and observe the following instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:
1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heat build-
up. Do not cover rear vents or install the unit in a closed cabinet or
shelves.
 If you install the unit in an enclosure, make sure there is adequate
space at the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and escape. If the
monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and
the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the
monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is
installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location, and
wait for  60 minutes to cool the monitor. If the problem persists, contact
your dealer for service.
2. Do not use this unit’s polarized plug with extension cords or outlets
unless the prongs can be completely inserted.
3. Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.
4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify the
power cord.
5. Unplug the power cord during electrical storms or if the unit will
not be used over a long period.
6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous high voltage
components inside. If the unit is damaged in this way the warranty will
be void. Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock.
7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. The manufacturer is not
liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons
attempt service or open the back cover. Refer all service to authorized
Service Centers.
8. This equipment shall be connected to a MAIN outlet with a protective
earth-ground connection.
9. The outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
1. Use only with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued
operation at line voltages greater than 100-240 Volts 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. Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.
4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In
case of accident, unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an
authorized Service Center.
5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface
of the screen.
6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to
use a trained, authorized dealer.
7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a CRT monitor,
for example) light output will gradually decrease over the life of a Plasma
Display Panel.
8. To avoid sulfurization it is strongly recommended not to place the unit
in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath.
9. Do not use in a moving vehicle, as the unit could drop or topple over
and cause injuries.
10. Do not place the unit on its side, upside-down or with the screen facing
up or down, to avoid combustion or electric shock.
Plasma monitor cleaning procedure:
1. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use
solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces.
2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
nozzle attachment.
3. To ensure proper ventilation, cleaning of the ventilation areas must be
carried out monthly. More frequent cleaning may be necessary
depending on the environment in which the plasma monitor is installed.
Recommendations to avoid or minimize image retention:
Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas plasma displays,
plasma monitors can be susceptible to image retention under certain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous
display of a static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in
image retention if proper precautions are not taken. To protect your
investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the following
guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image
retention:
* Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function
during use with a computer input source.
* Display a moving image whenever possible.
* Change the position of the menu display from time to time.
* Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.
If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous operation take the
following measures to reduce the likelihood of image retention:
* Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as possible without
impairing image readability.
* Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e.
photographic or photo-realistic images).
* Create image content with minimal contrast between light and dark
areas, for example white characters on black backgrounds. Use
complementary or pastel color whenever possible.
* Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply defined
borders between colors.
Plasma monitor driving sound
The panel of the Plasma monitor is composed of extremely fine pixels and
these pixels emit light according to received video signals. This principle
may cause you to hear a buzz or electrical hum coming from the Plasma
monitor. Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases
when the ambient temperature of the Plasma monitor becomes high. You
may hear the sound of the motor at that time.
Note:
The following items are not coverd by the warranty.
• Image retention
• Panel generated sound, examples: Fan motor noise, and electrical
circuit humming /glass panel buzzing.
Contact your dealer for other recommended procedures that will best
suit your particular application needs.
Important Information
 
						

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NOTE:
When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB
cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable.
And regarding power cable, attach the supplied ferrite
cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform
to mandatory CE or C-Tick standards.
Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the power cable
(supplied).
Use the band to fasten the ferrite core (supplied) to the
power cable.
Powercable(supplied)
corecore
bandband
 CAUTION
When disposing of used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or environmental public
instruction’s rules that apply in your country/area.
Disposing of your used
product
EU-wide legislation as implemented in each
Member State requires that used electrical and
electronic products carrying the mark (left) must
be disposed of separately from normal household
waste. This includes plasma monitors and their
electrical accessories. When you dispose of such
products, please follow the guidance of your local
authority and/or ask the shop where you purchased
the product.
After collecting the used products, they are reused
and recycled in a proper way. This effort will help
us reduce the wastes as well as the negative impact
to the human health and the environment at the
minimum level.
The mark on the electrical and electronic products
only applies to the current European Union Member
States.
 
						

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Contents
Contents of the Package

 Plasma monitor

 Power cord

 Remote control with two AAA Batteries

 Manuals (Start up Guide and CD-ROM)

 Ferrite cores

 Cable clamps
Options
• Wall mount unit
• Ceiling mount unit
• Tilt mount unit
• Tabletop Stand
• Attachable  speakers
Important Information.................................. En-2
Contents...................................................... En-4
Contents of the Package........................................En-4
Options..............................................................En-4
Installation.................................................. En-5
Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting......En-5
Creating a video wall...........................................En-6
Cable Management..............................................En-6
Caution when placing the plasma monitor in por trait mode.....En-7
Using the remote control.......................................En-7
Battery Installation and Replacement.....................En-7
Using the wired remote control mode....................En-7
Operating Range....................................................En-7
Handling the remote control...................................En-7
Part Names and Function.............................. En-8
Front View..........................................................En-8
Rear View/ Terminal Board...................................En-9
Remote Control.................................................. En-11
Basic Operations.........................................En-12
POWER ............................................................ En-12
To turn the unit ON and OFF:..............................En-12
VOLUME.......................................................... En-12
To adjust the sound volume:.................................En-12
MUTE............................................................... En-12
To mute the audio:...............................................En-12
DISPLAY............................................................ En-12
To check the settings:...........................................En-12
DIGITAL ZOOM................................................. En-12
AUTO ADJUST.................................................. En-12
To adjust the size or quality of the picture automatically: ..En-12
OFF TIMER........................................................ En-12
To set the off timer:..............................................En-12
To check the remaining time:...............................En-12
To cancel the off timer:........................................En-12
WIDE Operations.........................................En-13
Wide Screen Operation (manual)........................ En-13
When viewing videos or digital video discs.........En-13
Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals..... En-14
When “PICTURE SIZE” is set to “OFF”.............En-14
SPLIT SCREEN Operations.............................En-15
Showing a couple of pictures on the screen at the same
time.............................................................. En-15
Operations in the Side-by-side mode....................En-15
Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode............En-16
Selecting the input signals to be displayed...........En-16
Zooming in on a specific input.............................En-16
Adjusting the OSM controls.................................En-16
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls....................En-17
Menu Operations............................................... En-17
Menu Tree......................................................... En-18
Picture Settings Menu.......................................... En-20
Adjusting the picture............................................En-20
Setting the picture mode according to the brightness
of the room........................................................En-20
Reducing noise in the picture...............................En-20
Setting the color temperature...............................En-20
Adjusting the color to the desired level................En-21
Changing the Gamma Curve................................En-21
Making the Low Tone adjustments......................En-21
Adjusting the colors.............................................En-21
Audio Settings Menu.......................................... En-22
Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and
audio input select...............................................En-22
Setting the allocation of the audio connectors......En-22
Image Adjust Settings Menu................................ En-22
Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj....En-22
Option1 Settings Menu....................................... En-23
Setting the on-screen menu..................................En-23
Setting the BNC input connector type..................En-23
Setting the RGB1 connector.................................En-23Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select
screen................................................................En-23
Setting high definition images to the suitable screen size ..En-24
Setting the Input Skip...........................................En-24
Resetting to the default values..............................En-24
Option2 Settings Menu....................................... En-25
Setting the power management for computer images......En-25
POWER/STANDBY indicator.............................En-25
Setting the picture to suit the movie.....................En-25
Reducing image retention....................................En-25
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen ... En-27
Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input........En-27
Setting the picture size for RGB input signals......En-28
Setting the signal and black level for DVI signal .. En-28
Option3 Settings Menu....................................... En-28
Using the timer....................................................En-28
Setting the power on mode...................................En-30
Enabling/disabling the front panel controls..........En-30
Enabling/disabling remote control wireless
transmission......................................................En-30
Loop Out setting..................................................En-30
Remote ID setting................................................En-30
ID number setting................................................En-31
Video Wall setting................................................En-31
Option4 Settings Menu....................................... En-34
Removing the sub screen area when there is no input
signal detected for the sub picture......................En-34
Displaying the entire image during DIGITAL ZOOM
operations..........................................................En-34
Displaying still images in the sub screen..............En-34
Switching the input source quickly......................En-35
Displaying the information as a text.....................En-35
Advanced OSM Settings Menu............................ En-36
Setting the menu mode........................................En-36
Language Settings Menu..................................... En-36
Setting the language for the menus.......................En-36
Color System Settings Menu................................ En-36
Setting the video signal format.............................En-36
Source Information Menu.................................... En-36
Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals,
and resolution....................................................En-36
External Control.........................................En-37
Application ....................................................... En-37
Connections...................................................... En-37
Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male..................En-37
Communication Parameters................................. En-37
External Control Codes (Reference)...................... En-37
Pin Assignments.........................................En-37
mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (Analog)................. En-37
DVI-D 24-pin connector (Digital).......................... En-37
Troubleshooting..........................................En-38
Table of Signals Supported..........................En-39
Specifications.............................................En-43
 
						

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50mm (2)
50mm (2) 50
mm (2)
Wall
Wall
50mm (2)
50mm (2)
You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor 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 around the
monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face.
* Do not touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit.
• This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. (Wall
mount unit, Stand, etc.)
• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized
dealer.
Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury
to the installer.
Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation.
Drawing BDrawing A
Ventilation Requirements for
enclosure mounting
To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding
objects as shown on the diagram when installing.
Installation
* Use only a mounting kit or stand recommended by the manufacturer and listed as an accessory.
 
						

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Note:
1. The VIDEO1 and RGB1 terminals can be used for either INPUT or OUTPUT.
When LOOP OUT is ON, do not connect an OUTPUT signal from another unit as it may damage the other unit due
to an extraordinary load.
2. LOOP OUT can not be turned ON while signals are input to the RGB1 terminal.
3. LOOP OUT can be turned ON while signals are input to the RGB1 terminal if the POWER is switched ON.
Information
• To loop signals out to another plasma display, set the LOOP OUT to ON.
• To create a video wall, set the VIDEO WALL menu items properly.
• To connect monitors, please use a 1~2m (3.3~6.6 feet) BNC cable (any commercially available cable).
• If the image quality is poor, do not use the monitor’s out terminal. Use a distribution amplifier (any commercially
available distribution amplifier) to connect the split signals to the respective monitor INPUT terminals.
• Being used as a video wall function, maximaly 4-screen is rough-standard with lower than 1024
768, 60Hz
signal.
• A distribution amplifier is particularly recommended when creating a 3
3 (or greater) video wall.
• When looping from plasma to plasma, a 1~2m (3.3~6.6 feet) 15 pin male D-Sub - 5BNC conversion cable is
required.
Creating a video wall
With built-in matrix display capability, you can create a (2
2, 3
3, 4
4, 5
5) video wall.
• Connect signal cables and remote cables as shown below.
 Video signal RGB/DVD/HD signal
VIDEO(
IN/OUT)VIDEO 1VIDEO 2VIDEO 3AUDIO 1DVD1
R(MONO)LY
I N OUTREMOTE
BNC connector
RCA phono plug
OUT
VIDEO SignalIN
INOUTRemote
controlVIDEO Signal
Remote
control
RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2
RGB 1
R/
VD G/ B/
HD
(
IN/ OUT)
Cr/Pr Y Cb/Pb
I N OUTREMOTE
BNC connector
RGB signal/
DVD/HD signalIN
OUT
INOUTRemote
controlRGB signal/
DVD/HD signal
Remote
control
Cable Management
Using the cable clamps provided with the plasma display; Bundle the signal and audio cables at the back of the unit to
connect to the display.
To attach To detach
clamp
mounting hole
cables
1. 2.
Back of the unit
mounting holes
Back of the unit
mounting holes
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Approx.
7m / 23ft 
MENU/ ENTERINPUT SELECT
DOWN UP LEFT/-RIGHT/+
/EXITVOLUME
MENU/ ENTERINPUT SELECT
DOWN UP LEFT/-RIGHT/+
/ EXITVOLUME
Top side
Bottom side 90°
:   RGB
:   RGB
:   AUTO
:   1080B
:   OFF
:   OFF
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EXITSEL.
RETURNMENU/ENTEROK
OPTION1
OSM
BNC INPUT
D-SUB INPUT
RGB SELECT
HD SELECT
INPUT SKIP
ALL RESET
Caution when placing the plasma monitor in portrait mode
•Use the optional unit. Contact your store of purchase when installing.
•Rotate 90° clockwise as seen from the front when installing.
•After installing, make sure the NEC logo is located at the
left hand side of the screen when facing the plasma from
the front.
•Be sure to set “OSM ANGLE” to “V” when using.
* Failure to heed the above cautions may lead to malfunction.
Using the remote control
Battery Installation and Replacement
Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in
with the proper polarity.
1. Press and open the cover.
2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indication
inside the case.
3.Replace the cover.
Handling the remote control
•Do not drop or mishandle the remote control.
•Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote control
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•Avoid heat and humidity.
•When not using the remote control for a long period,
remove the batteries.
•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different
types together.
•Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw them
into a fire.
•When using the remote control in the wireless condition,
be sure to unplug the remote cable from the REMOTE
IN terminal on the monitor.
Using the wired remote control mode
Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote
jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor.
When the cable is connected, the mode automatically
switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote
control mode is used, the remote control can be operated
even if no batteries are loaded.
* The 1/8 Stereo Mini cable must be purchased separately.
External Control
I N OUTREMOTE
Remote Control
Cable*
To Remote Jack 
Operating Range
* Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/
23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor
and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately
30°.
* The remote control operation may not function if the
monitor’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle
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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.
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  completely
disconnect power from the display.
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.
 
						

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VIDEO(IN/OUT)
(IN/OUT)AUDIO 1DVD1 / HD1R
1
3 2
(MONO)LY Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2RGB 1VD HD
DV I  (
Digital  RGB)R
LAUDIO 2
(MONO)
R
LAUDIO 3
(MONO)
R/Cr/Pr G /Y B/C b/P bRGB 3
IN OUT
REMOTEEXTERNAL CONTROL
VIDEO(IN/OUT)AUDIO 1DVD1 / HD1Y L/R L/RCb / Pb Cr / PrRGB2 / DVD2 / HD2RGB 1VD L/R HD
DV I   AUDIO 2AUDIO 3R/Cr/Pr G /Y B / C b/ P bRGB 3EXTERNAL CONTROLIN OUTREMOTE
BD A
CE F G H IJK
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.
DAUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3
These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image corresponds
to the audio input 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.
GRGB1 (mini D-Sub 15pin)
Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.
here. This input can be used for Input or Output.
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.IEXTERNAL CONTROL
This terminal is used when operating and controlling
the monitor externally with a control system (by RS-
232C).
JREMOTE IN (DC +5V)
Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s
remote jack to obtain wired remote control.
KREMOTE OUT (C-MOS DC +5V)
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.
Rear View/ Terminal Board
42 inch
PLASMA DISPLAY
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
REMOTE
OUT
TV Tuner
REMOTE
IN
TV Tuner
Remote Control
Carrier fHz: 38kHz
Connection Example: Connecting a TV tuner