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  • NEC C501 | User Manual - English - Page 1
    Large Format Display User's Manual MultiSync C431 MultiSync C501 MultiSync C551 MODEL: C431, C501, C551 Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
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    via RS-232C Remote Control English-39 Controlling the LCD monitor via LAN Control English-41 Connecting to a Network...English-41 Network Setting by Using an HTTP Browser English-41 POINT ZOOM...English-49 Features...English-50 Troubleshooting...English-51 Specifications - C431...English-53
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    Display Monitor Equipment Classification: Class B Peripheral Model: C431 NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. in this manual instructions user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission, helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems pdf"
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    NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns user that problems. CAUTION: Please use the power cord provided with this display in accordance with the table below. If a power cord is not supplied with this equipment, please contact NEC
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    . There are no user serviceable parts inside and opening or NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding normally by following operating instructions. Recommended Use Ergonomics Suitable for entertainment purposes at controlled luminous environments, to avoid
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    Cleaning the LCD Panel • When the LCD panel is dusty, please gently wipe with a soft cloth. • Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, nonabrasive cloth. Avoid using any cleaning solution or glass cleaner! • Please do not rub the LCD panel with hard material. • Please do not apply pressure to
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    for support. For proper installation it is strongly recommended to use a trained, NEC authorized service person. Failure to follow NEC standard enough to support the weight of the unit so that the unit will be safe from harm. • For detailed information, refer to the instructions included with
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    Ensure that the ceiling is sturdy enough to support the weight of the unit and the mounting problems that may occur with the mounting equipment. If a problem is detected, please refer to qualified personnel for service NEC logo ornament position When using the monitor in the portrait position, the NEC
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    the lines. Pipe C551 High/Low C501 C431 Adjust the pipe to a line. Stand than NEC compliant and approved, they must comply with the VESA Flat Display For installation, follow the instructions included with the stand Please refer to the ST-401 user's manual for more detail. Pipe Stand pole
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    inputs only, shown as their factory preset name. SET: When OSD (On Screen Display) is shown, this button acts as a "set button" when you make a main menu. I Remote Control Sensor and Power Indicator Receives the signal from the remote control (when using the wireless remote control). See also page
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    15). K RS-232C IN (D-Sub 9-pin) Connect RS-232C input from external equipment such as a computer in order to control RS-232C functions. L Remote IN/OUT Use to connect to other displays to create the "daisy-chain" function. Use the optional sensor unit by connecting it to your monitor. NOTE: Do not
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    ZOOM level. Please refer to POINT ZOOM (See page 49). O GUIDE Button (This button does not work) P MUTE Button Turns on/off the AUTO PLAY FOLDER in MediaPlayer. F DISPLAY Button Turns on/off the information OSD. See page 24. If you lock remote control buttons using the IR LOCK SETTINGS function
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    English Operating Range for the Remote Control Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD monitor's remote control sensor during button operation. Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m (23 ft.) from the remote control sensor, or at a horizontal and vertical angle of within
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    the remote control batteries The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries: 3. Connect external equipment (See page 14 and page 15) • To protect the external equipment, turn off the main power before making connections. • Refer to the user's manual of
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    English 8. Adjust the sound Make volume adjustments when required. 9. Adjust the screen (See page 27 and page 28) Make adjustments to the image position, if necessary. 10. Adjust the image (See page 28) Make adjustments such as backlight or contrast when required. 11. Recommended Adjustments To
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    all the attached equipment and make connections. * Refer to the user's manual included with each separate piece of equipment. * We strongly recommend DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 IN1/IN2 IN1/IN2 IN1/IN2 Input button in remote control DisplayPort HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 VGA (RGB/YPbPr) VGA (RGB/YPbPr)
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    computer's video signal output. Some display cards may not be able to support the required resolution for proper image by the remote control AUDIO INPUT button. • If the monitor's main power is turned on after a connected computer is turned on, sometimes images are not displayed. In this
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    turn blue while powered on. NOTE: The Main Power switch must be in the ON position in order to power up the monitor using the remote control or the Power button. OFF Main Power Switch ON Power Button Using the
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    a certain amount of time has passed 1. Turn on the monitor by the remote control or the monitor button. when INPUT DETECT is NONE, STANDBY USB POWER and power consumption of the monitor. NOTE: Depending on the computer and display card used, this function may not operate. After the video signal
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    displayed in the "Sorted" order. NOTE: Only 1 USB storage device can be recognized by the viewer. A window will appear when you press the control panel buttons while the Media Player is active. You can select to control Displayable/playable files Still Supported formats File extension Supported
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    Format a microSD memory card in the FAT32 format or FAT16 format. Refer to the computer's instruction user's manual or Help file on how to format a microSD memory card. Information Up to 32GB microSDHC is supported. NOTE: It is not guaranteed to work with all microSD memory card sold commercially
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    user's manual or Help file on how to format a USB memory. Please use a USB memory with this monitor in accordance with the drawing below. If the physical size of the USB device is larger than than the supported sizes listed below, please use a USB extension cable. USB memory C431: under
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    • Select a folder that contains images or movies. • A slideshow can be displayed using "MANUAL" in which the images are switched by operating a button on the remote control, or "AUTO" in which the images are switched automatically at a set interval (PLAY MODE is "AUTO"). • The default factory
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    displays what you set in the NETWORK SETTINGS for the Media Player. SHARED FOLDER There are two settings for configuring the SHARED FOLDER. Press the remote control that contains the files for copying to the microSD card. Set USER NAME which is used when connecting the monitor to the shared folder.
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    files may corrupt the data. If you press the STANDBY button on the remote control or the POWER button on the monitor while the LED indicator is blinking 1. Open the Monitor LAN control of the network connected monitor then select SD-CARD VIEWER. 2. Select SEARCH to display the IP ADDRESS of the
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    on the remote control or the Instructions for the EMERGENCY CONTENTS can be found on the CD included with the monitor. The file is called "External_control.pdf". Information OSD The Information OSD provides information such as: Input Source, Picture Size, etc. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote
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    from five different picture modes, either via the OSD menu item PICTURE MODE or using the PICTURE MODE button on the wireless remote control. For DisplayPort, VGA (RGB), HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 HIGHBRIGHT STANDARD sRGB CINEMA CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 For VGA (YPbYr), VIDEO, MP HIGHBRIGHT STANDARD CINEMA CUSTOM1
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    OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls NOTE: Some functions may Guide Adjustment Settings Close Press UP or DOWN to navigate to a sub-menu. Press SET/POINT ZOOM to select an option. Press UP or DOWN, PLUS or MINUS to select the function or setting to be adjusted. Press MENU or EXIT. Remote Control
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    area of the LCD. Press + to move right. Press - to move left. V POSITION*3 VGA (RGB), VGA (YPbPr) inputs only Controls the vertical position of the image within the Display area of the LCD. Press + to move up. Press - to move down. CLOCK VGA (RGB) input only Press + to expand the width of
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    . The image edge will appear cropped. Approximately 95% of the image will be shown on the screen. OFF Image size stays within the display area. The whole image is displayed on the screen. NOTE: When you use a computer with HDMI out, please set "OFF". NOISE REDUCTION VIDEO input only Adjusts the
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    if MP is set in INPUT. Selecting VARIABLE enables control of the line out level with the VOLUME button. Selecting settings. Press the SET/ZOOM on the remote or Input change buttons on the monitor invalid input signal or picture mode, it will display in red. While the SCHEDULE SETTINGS window is
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    HOLIDAY SETTINGS No. Creates holiday schedule for the monitor. YEAR MONTH DAY WEEK Set YEAR and MONTH. Select DAY or WEEK. DAY: Set a day. WEEK: Set a week and the day of the week. If you set [--] at MONTH or YEAR, every month or year of the day you set is select as a holiday. END DAY Set the
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    OSD POSITION INFORMATION OSD COMMUNICATION INFO. OSD ROTATION LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT KEY GUIDE MEMO INPUT NAME CLOSED CAPTION VIDEO input only RESET Turns off The MONITOR ID and IP ADDRESS will appear when the remote control Display button is pressed. Determines the OSD orientation between landscape
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    COMP Turns the TILE COMP feature on. If YES is set to the TILE COMP, you can adjust a displayed image size and position by pressing the + button or the - button on the remote control. ENABLE Enables the Tile Matrix settings. TILE MATRIX MEM When "INPUT" is selected, the TILE MATRIX setting is
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    with the monitor, will automatically assign its IP address. MANUAL: Manually enter the IP address of the DNS server which is remote control buttons. This function does not lock out access to the buttons on the monitor. To return to normal operation, press the "DISPLAY" button on the remote control
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    buttons of the monitor. This function does not lock out access to all buttons on the remote control. To activate the control key lock function, press the power button for more than 3 seconds. To resume user mode, press the power button for more than 3 seconds. Selects the mode UNLOCK, ALL LOCK or
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    When the monitor goes to standby via remote control or the power button on the CONTROL menu back to factory setting except for LAN, CHANGE PASSWORD, SECURITY and PING. SYSTEM MONITOR INFORMATION Shows the model name, serial number and firmware version of your monitor. CARBON SAVINGS: Display
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    to erase the image. As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at A fixed image should not be displayed for long periods. • When not in use, please turn off the monitor via remote control, or use the Power Management
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    be assigned a unique Monitor ID number. The Monitor ID number can be assigned under the MULTI DISPLAY menu in the OSD (See page 32). Point the remote control towards the remote sensor of the desired monitor and press the REMOTE ID SET button. The MONITOR ID number is shown on the screen when your
  • NEC C501 | User Manual - English - Page 40
    IN/OUT with Stereo Mini plug cable (Ø 3.5 mm) [Not supplied]. Remote IN Remote OUT Remote IN Remote OUT Remote control cable Remote control cable NOTE: Turn off the main power switch before connect/disconnect Stereo Mini plug cable. NOTE: Do not use this connector for any other purpose
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    Remote Control This LCD monitor can be controlled by connecting a personal computer with an RS-232C (reverse type) terminal. Functions that can be controlled input/output" on page 40. To control a monitor, please use the control command. Instructions for the control command can be found on the CD
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    9600 [bps] 8 [bits] NONE 1 [bit] NONE This LCD monitor uses RXD, TXD and GND lines for RS-232C control. The reverse type cable (null modem cable) (not included) should be used for RS-232C control. 2) PIN ASSIGNMENT RS-232C input/output Pin No Name 1 NC 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 NC 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 NC
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    or higher LAN cable. Hub LAN cable (not supplied) Network Setting by Using an HTTP Browser Overview Connecting the monitor to a network allows for monitor control from a computer via the network. The IP address and subnet mask of the monitor can be set on the Network Setting screen of the web
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    left column below HOME. REMOTE CONTROL Enable an operation to control the monitor equivalent to the keys on the remote control. OSD menu Enable the operation to set the following OSD menu: INPUT, PICTURE, AUDIO, SCHEDULE, MULTI INPUT, OSD, MULTI DISPLAY, DISPLAY PROTECTION, CONTROL, SYSTEM. NOTE
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    if you have any trouble. IP ADDRESS Set your IP address for the monitor connected to the network when [MANUAL] is selected for [IP settings will be set back to the factory settings when IP ADDRESS RESET is selected at CONTROL of the OSD: [IP SETTING]: AUTO, [IP ADDRESS]: 192.168.0.10, [SUBNET
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    the authentication of the email. This sets the user name for logging into the authentication server when HINT: For the control command diagram, please see the file "External_Control.pdf" on the CD-ROM supplier. Please check "No picture" in "Troubleshooting". Please connect the monitor to the power
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    off for the detection from AMX Device Discovery when connecting to a network supported by an AMX's NetLinx control system. HINT: When using a device that supports AMX Device Discovery, all AMX NetLinx control systems will recognize the device and download the appropriate Device Discovery Module from
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    is required when logging into the HTTP server. Set the monitor name as the USER NAME when entering the password. *What is PJLink? PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling devices of different manufacturers. This standard protocol was established by Japan Business Machine and
  • NEC C501 | User Manual - English - Page 49
    30 30 32 03 0a 0d ASCII Control command This monitor supports control command, which is listed in the "External_Control.pdf" file on the CD-ROM supplied with the monitor, but also supports common ASCII control command, which is used for controlling the NEC monitor or projector from a connected PC
  • NEC C501 | User Manual - English - Page 50
    to standby using the wireless remote control supplied with the monitor, HDMI CEC supported devices also go into standby at the same time. If the monitor goes into standby while an HDMI CEC supported device is recording, the device is kept on. Please refer to the user's manual supplied with the HDMI
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    the CH+/- button to zoom in or out. The image can be expanded up to 10 times. 1 Press the [SET/POINT ZOOM] button on the remote control. The icon looks like a magnifier. 2 Move the magnifier icon with the buttons. 3 Press the [CH+] to zoom in. Press [CH-] to zoom out. 4 Press the
  • NEC C501 | User Manual - English - Page 52
    common color standards. OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls: Provides access for quick and easy adjustment supported) directly to the computer, automatically optimizing display performance FDMIv1) third party mounting arm or bracket. NEC recommends using mounting equipment which complies with
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    reproduced • Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to increase or decrease the coarse adjustment. • Make sure that a supported resolution has been selected on the display card or system being used. If in doubt, please refer to the user's manual of the display card or system to change the resolution
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    remote control to enable or disable the Mute function. • Check to see if VOLUME is set to a minimum. • Check to see if the computer supports sure the USB cord is properly connected. Refer to your USB device User's Manual. • Check the format if this device cannot recognize the connected USB memory
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    10 W + 10 W (Stereo) Control RS-232C In: D-Sub 9-pin LAN: RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX x1 Remote IN: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø Remote OUT: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø SD card Slot Port: microSD card. Up to 32GB microSDHC is supported. USB Port USB (2A): Media Player/Firmware update/Power supply
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    colors (depending on display card used) Control RS-232C In: D-Sub 9-pin LAN: RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX x1 Remote IN: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø Remote OUT: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø SD card Slot Port: microSD card. Up to 32GB microSDHC is supported. USB Port USB (2A): Media Player/Firmware
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    colors (depending on display card used) Control RS-232C In: D-Sub 9-pin LAN: RJ-45 10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX x1 Remote IN: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø Remote OUT: Stereo Mini Jack 3.5 mm Ø SD card Slot Port: microSD card. Up to 32GB microSDHC is supported. USB Port USB (2A): Media Player/Firmware
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    additional information visit: http://www.necdisplay.com/ (in USA) http://www.nec-display-solutions.com/ (in Europe) https://www.nec-display.com/global/index.html (Global) For ErP requirement/For ErP (Network disposed improperly. The battery shall be separated to collect by local service. English-56
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    English [Notice] About the MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG‑4 Visual license included in this product 1. MPEG-4 AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
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MultiSync C431
MultiSync C501
MultiSync C551
Please find your model name in the label on the rear side of the monitor.
MODEL: C431, C501, C551
Large Format Display
User’s Manual