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    USER'S MANUAL 3-1
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    PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User's Manual NEC Solutions
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    42MP4 Plasma Monitor NEC's PlasmaSync™ is a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. At 42-inches, with Mini D-Sub 15-pin connector) Ⅺ Remote control with two AAA Batteries Ⅺ User's manual Ⅺ Remote cable Ⅺ Safety metal fittings* Ⅺ Screws for safety metal fitting* Ⅺ
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    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
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    . 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
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    cet appareil. Ce symbole a pour but de prévenir l'utilisateur de la présence d'importantes instructions concernant l'entretien et le fonctionnement de cet appareil. Par conséquent, elles doivent être lues attentivement en ouvrant le boîtier arrière. S'adresser aux services après-vente autorisés.
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    objets métalliques pénètrent à l'intérieur de l'appareil. En cas d'incident de ce genre, débrancher le câble d'alimentation électrique et confier le moniteur à un service après-vente agréé. 5. Ne pas frapper ou rayer la surface de la écran plasma, car des défauts risquent de se produire sur la
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    Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Part Names and Function 2 Front View 2 off timer 12 WIDE Operations 13 Watching with a wide screen (manual 13 When watching videos or digital video discs 13 When watching Supported 51 Supported resolution 51 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 54
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    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 B * Use only Listed Cart or Stand, or mounting kit or stand provided
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    Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME PROCEED DOWN UP INPUT SELECT LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT POWER / STANDBY VOLUME PROCEED DOWN UP INPUT SELECT LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT 7 6 5 4
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    Rear View/ Terminal Board AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD VD L ( MONO
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    Remote Control w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of "BNC SELECT". RGB: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 COMP. or VIDEO: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC3 RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. e DVD / HD Press
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    !2 WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control signals. !6 Remote Jack Insert
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    Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote control's remote jack and the "REMOTE CONTROL" 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
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    Installation RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD VD L ( MONO ) R CONTROL LOCK ON / OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL VCR or Laser Disc Player To
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    install a new board, see the manual that comes with your new graphics board for installation instructions. 3. This plasma monitor provides signal a Macintosh with the plasma monitor, the following four display standards are supported using the Macintosh adapter : 13" fixed mode 16" fixed mode 19
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    Attachable Speaker Connections RIGHT LEFT AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB /
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    Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) 5432 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal (Analog) Red Green or sync-on-green Blue No connection Ground Red ground Green ground Blue ground No connection Sync signal ground No connection Bi-
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    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 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. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the
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    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 To
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    WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching videos or digital video discs STADIUM size screen 1. Press the WIDE button
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    60 Hz and horizontal frequency of 31.7 (31.0) kHz are input Select an appropriate setting for RGB SELECT mode referring to the"Table of Signals Supported" on page 51. * " IBM PC/AT" and "VGA" are registered trademarks of IBM, Inc. of the United States. The picture has the same size as
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    OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls 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 MENU PICTURE SOUND SCREEN FUNCTION OPTIONS
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    Main menu PICTURE Main menu SOUND Main menu SCREEN Main menu FUNCTION Main menu OPTIONS Main menu INFORMATION Sub menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP NR Functions Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the sharpness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the
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    Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to select "PICTURE",
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    Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the "THEATER" mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on
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    Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting "1" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v
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    Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. Example: Adjusting the "WHITE BALANCE" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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    Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting "NR-3" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w
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    Sound Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to
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    Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on
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    Picture ON The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Ⅵ Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical position of the image. H-POSITION ... Adjusts the horizontal position of the
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    Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w
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    and selector tuner are not properly connected, the system is set to the off state. * For instructions on using the computer's power management function, refer to the computer's operating instructions. Ⅵ Power management settings ON In this mode the power management function is turned on. OFF In
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    POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Description Turning the picture back on On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Orange
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    Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the "GRAY LEVEL" Press the PROCEED button
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    Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among "1", "2", and "3". Example: Setting "2" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to select
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    5. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the FUNCTION menu. To exit the main menu, press the EXIT button twice. Information Ⅵ PLE AUTO The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality. LOCK The brightness level is set to minimum. Ⅵ
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    The 2nd line of the "WORKING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M ← The 1st line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H 12H ← The 2nd line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M ← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to the main menu. To delete
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    The 2nd line of the "WORKING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M← The 1st line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H 12H← The 2nd line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M← "SPEED": → 1↔ 2 ↔ 3 ↔ 4 ↔ 5← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to
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    Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting "AUDIO 1" to "VIDEO 2" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Information Ⅵ AUDIO INPUT A
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    Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB, component and video. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to "COMP." Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as (video
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    following signals correctly. AUTO Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table "Computer input signals supported by this system" on page 51. STILL To display VESA standard signals. (Use this mode for a still image from a computer.) MOTION .......... The
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    Information Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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    Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the color systems of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the color system to "3.58 NTSC" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to
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    the case of ACK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as in 3FH and 7FH), this indicates that the commands and data of the supported equipment have been received. When the lower order 4 bits is BH (as in 3BH and 7BH), this indicates that unsupported commands and data have been
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    ADJ. Select 35. LONG LIFE Set 36. INVERSE Set 37. SCREEN WIPER Set 38. RESET 39. Audio Select Set 40. BNC SELECT 41. RGB Select 42. HD Select 43. LANGUAGE Select 44. COLOR SYSTEM Select 45. FREQUENCY Request 46. Input MODE Request 47. VIDEO ADJ Request 48. Audio Select Request 49
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    DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 01H DATA02: VOLUME Gain 00H: Step 0 0AH: Step 10 (Default) 2AH: Step 42 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 01H 05. AUDIO Mute On Function
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    10. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag DATA02: COLOR Gain * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only
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    Gain Flag DATA02: TREBLE Gain 05H 04H F3H: -13 FFH: -01 00H: 0 01H: +01 0DH: +13 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS 42 DATA00: DATA01: USER PICTURE Gain Flag TREBLE Gain Flag 05H 04H
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    20. BALANCE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BALANCE Gain Flag DATA02: BALANCE Gain 05H 02H EAH: -22 23. H. POSITION Gain
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    26. AUTO PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DATA01: AUTO PICTURE Select Flag 09H DATA02: 00H: ON 01H: OFF ACK 7FH
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    30. OSM ADJ. Gain Data Function The external control equipment sets the position of the OSM menu of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: OSM ADJ. Gain Flag 02H DATA01: 01H: 1 06H: 6 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: OSM ADJ. Gain Flag
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    36. INVERSE Set Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H C7H 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00 : INVERSE/WHITE DATA01 : WORKING TIME 00H: No operation 01H: ON(INVERSE) 02H: OFF 03H:
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    05H: WIDE2 06H: DTV ACK 7FH 60H 80H 8BH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: AUTO 02H: STILL 03H: MOTION 04H: WIDE1 05H: WIDE2 06H: DTV 42. HD Select Function The external control equipment sets the HD SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00
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    00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) DATA01: One decimal place FFH: 256 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) 09H: 9 Vertical frequency DATA02: Integer part 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) DATA03: One decimal place FFH: 256 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) 09H: 9 Horizontal sync polarity DATA04: 00H: - 01H: Positive 02H: Negative
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    47. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment's request. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 IEH: +30 DATA01: GREEN Gain(
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    ) If there are fewer than 12 characters in the product code, product code would be padded right with blanks. Example: If the product code of your plasma monitor is "42- WVGA" or "42XGA", the returned codes would be as follows. Ⅵ 42-WVGA Ⅵ 42XGA DATA00: 04H DATA00: 04H DATA01: 02H DATA01
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    to a 853 dots‫ן‬480 lines signal (42Wide VGA) or 1024 dots‫ן‬768 lines signal (42XGA). (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Model Vertical Horizontal Sync Polarity Presence Screen mode Dots ‫ ן‬lines frequency frequency Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical NORMAL
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    *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852‫ן‬480. *2 Display only 400 lines (42Wide VGA), 640 lines (42XGA) with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 42Wide VGA: The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture
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    Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service Control Lock. No sound or picture is produced. • Is the monitor's power cord mouse, standby or off mode? etc.). Part of picture is cut off or picture
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    20.4"(V) inches 921(H)‫ן‬518(V) mm diagonal 42" 16 : 9 41.3" (1048) 6 ohm AC120V 50/60Hz 3.9A (maximum) *1HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system 480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz) 525P (60 Sub 15-pin connector), Power cord, User's Manual, Safety metal fittings, Screw for Safety metal fittings
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    20.4"(V) inches 918(H)‫ן‬518(V) mm diagonal 42" 16 : 9 41.3" (1048) 6 ohm AC120V 50/60Hz 5.0A (maximum) *1HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system 480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz) 525P (60 D-Sub 15-pin connector), Power cord, User's Manual, Safety metal fittings, Screw for Safety metal fittings
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    purchased the product. 2. Whenever warranty service is required, the original dated invoice (or a copy) must be presented as proof of warranty coverage. Please also include in any mailing your name, address and a description of the problem(s). 3. For the name of the nearest NEC Solutions authorized
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    NEC Solutions, Inc. 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 500 Itasca, Illinois 60143-1248 57 Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 7S800343
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    PlasmaSync 42MP3 (42Wide VGA) PX-42VM3G PlasmaSync 42MP4 (42XGA) PX-42XM1G PlasmaSync Plasma Monitor User's Manual Bedienungshandbuch Manuel de l'utilisateur Manual del Usuario Manuale d'uso Bruksanvisning
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    User's Manual Bedienungshandbuch Manuel de l'utilisateur Manual del Usuario Manuale d'uso Bruksanvisning
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    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
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    . 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
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    Contents of the Package E-2 Options E-2 Part Names and Function E-3 Front View E-3 Rear 13 WIDE Operations E-14 Watching with a wide screen (manual E-14 When watching videos or digital video discs .......... Supported E-53 Supported resolution E-53 Troubleshooting E-55 Specifications E-56
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    , 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 B Ventilation Requirements for Wall enclosure mounting To allow heat to disperse
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    15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15pin connector) Ⅺ Remote control with two AAA Batteries The features you'll enjoy include: • 42-inch screen • 16:9 aspect ratio Ⅺ User's manual Ⅺ Remote cable • Capsulated Color Filter (CCF) and black matrix Ⅺ Safety metal fittings* • The enhanced display in red uses a two
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    Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME PROCEED DOWN UP INPUT SELECT LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT POWER / STANDBY VOLUME PROCEED DOWN UP INPUT SELECT LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT 7 6 5 4
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    Rear View/ Terminal Board AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD VD L ( MONO
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    Remote Control w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of "BNC SELECT". RGB: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC2 → RGB/PC3 COMP. or VIDEO or SCART: → RGB/PC1 → RGB/PC3 RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. e DVD / HD
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    !1 MUTE Mutes the sound. !2 WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, and the recommended wide screen is set. !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control
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    Using the wired remote control mode Connect the supplied remote cable to the remote control's remote jack and the "REMOTE CONTROL" 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
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    Installation RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VCR or Laser Disc Player VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD VD L ( MONO ) R CONTROL LOCK ON / OFF REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL CONTROL To
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    install a new board, see the manual that comes with your new graphics board for installation instructions. 3. This plasma monitor provides signal a Macintosh with the plasma monitor, the following four display standards are supported using the Macintosh adapter : 13" fixed mode 16" fixed mode 19
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    Attachable Speaker Connections RIGHT LEFT AC IN RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS MUST HAVE MORE THAN 7WATT RATING IMPEDANCE 6 OHM RGB 3 (Digital RGB) AUDIO 3 RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 AUDIO 2 DVD1/HD1 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 L ( MONO ) R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R RGB 1 R / CR / PR G/Y / VIDEO 3 B / CB /
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    Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) 5432 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Signal (Analog) Red Green or sync-on-green Blue No connection Ground Red ground Green ground Blue ground No connection Sync signal ground No connection Bi-
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    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 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. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the
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    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 To
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    WIDE Operations Watching with a wide screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching videos or digital video discs STADIUM size screen 1. Press the WIDE button
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    60 Hz and horizontal frequency of 31.7 (31.0) kHz are input Select an appropriate setting for RGB SELECT mode referring to the"Table of Signals Supported" on page E-53. * " IBM PC/AT" and "VGA" are registered trademarks of IBM, Inc. of the United States. The picture has the same size as
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    OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls 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 MENU PICTURE SOUND SCREEN FUNCTION OPTIONS
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    Main menu PICTURE Main menu SOUND Main menu SCREEN Main menu FUNCTION Main menu OPTIONS Main menu INFORMATION Sub menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP NR Functions Adjusts the contrast. Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts the sharpness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the
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    Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to select "PICTURE",
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    Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the "THEATER" mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on
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    Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting "1" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v
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    Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for bright pictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired color quality. Example: Adjusting the "WHITE BALANCE" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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    Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting "NR-3" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w
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    Sound Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to
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    Screen Settings Menu Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on
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    Picture ON The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made automatically. OFF The Picture ADJ and Fine Picture adjustments are made manually. Ⅵ Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical position of the image. H-POSITION ... Adjusts the horizontal position of the
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    Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menus that appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w
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    and selector tuner are not properly connected, the system is set to the off state. * For instructions on using the computer's power management function, refer to the computer's operating instructions. Ⅵ Power management settings ON In this mode the power management function is turned on. OFF In
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    POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management POWER/STANDBY Power management mode indicator operating status Description Turning the picture back on On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Picture already on. Standby Orange
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    Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the "GRAY LEVEL" Press the PROCEED button
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    Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal is distorted, select the most appropriate setting from among "1", "2", and "3". Example: Setting "2" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to select
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    5. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button to return to the FUNCTION menu. To exit the main menu, press the EXIT button twice. Information Ⅵ PLE AUTO The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically to suit the picture quality. LOCK The brightness level is set to minimum. Ⅵ
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    The 2nd line of the "WORKING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M ← The 1st line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H 12H ← The 2nd line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M ← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to the main menu. To delete
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    The 2nd line of the "WORKING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M← The 1st line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0H ↔1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H 12H← The 2nd line of the "WAITING TIME": → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M 57M← "SPEED": → 1↔ 2 ↔ 3 ↔ 4 ↔ 5← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to
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    Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting "AUDIO 1" to "VIDEO 2" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... Information Ⅵ AUDIO INPUT A
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    Setting the BNC connectors Select whether to set the input of the 5 BNC connectors to RGB, component, video or SCART. Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to "COMP." Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select mode for a moving image such as
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    following signals correctly. AUTO Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table "Computer input signals supported by this system" on page E-53. STILL To display VESA standard signals. (Use this mode for a still image from a computer.) MOTION .......... The
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    Information Menu Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals, and resolution Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then...
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    Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the color systems of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the color system to "3.58 NTSC" Press the PROCEED button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the v and w buttons to
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    External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. plasma monitor External equipment e.g., Personal computer Communication Parameters (1) Communication system
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    the case of ACK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as in 3FH and 7FH), this indicates that the commands and data of the supported equipment have been received. When the lower order 4 bits is BH (as in 3BH and 7BH), this indicates that unsupported commands and data have been
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    ADJ. Select 35. LONG LIFE Set 36. INVERSE Set 37. SCREEN WIPER Set 38. RESET 39. Audio Select Set 40. BNC SELECT 41. RGB Select 42. HD Select 43. LANGUAGE Select 44. COLOR SYSTEM Select 45. FREQUENCY Request 46. Input MODE Request 47. VIDEO ADJ Request 48. Audio Select Request 49
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    DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag 01H DATA02: VOLUME Gain 00H: Step 0 0AH: Step 10 (Default) 2AH: Step 42 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 7FH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: USER SOUND Gain Flag 05H DATA01: VOLUME Gain Flag DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 01H DATA01: SHARPNESS Gain Flag 06H E-42
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    10. COLOR Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the COLOR gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: COLOR Gain Flag DATA02: COLOR Gain * COLOR Gain is from -22 (EAH) to +22 (16H) only
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    15. GREEN Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the GREEN Gain Data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 04H DATA00 to DATA03 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: GREEN Gain Flag DATA02: GREEN Gain 1 (Bias) 01H 02H D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 DATA03:
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    20. BALANCE Gain Data Function The external control equipment changes the BALANCE gain data of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag DATA01: BALANCE Gain Flag DATA02: BALANCE Gain 05H 02H EAH: -22 23. H. POSITION Gain
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    26. AUTO PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DATA01: AUTO PICTURE Select Flag 09H DATA02: 00H: ON 01H: OFF ACK 7FH
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    30. OSM ADJ. Gain Data Function The external control equipment sets the position of the OSM menu of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 1AH 02H DATA00 DATA01 CKS DATA00: OSM ADJ. Gain Flag 02H DATA01: 01H: 1 06H: 6 ACK 7FH 60H 80H 1AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: OSM ADJ. Gain Flag
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    36. INVERSE Set Function The external control equipment sets the INVERSE (inverse of image brightness) and the WHITE of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H C7H 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00 : INVERSE/WHITE DATA01 : WORKING TIME 00H: No operation 01H: ON(INVERSE) 02H: OFF 03H:
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    05H: WIDE2 06H: DTV ACK 7FH 60H 80H 8BH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00: 01H: AUTO 02H: STILL 03H: MOTION 04H: WIDE1 05H: WIDE2 06H: DTV 42. HD Select Function The external control equipment sets the HD SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8AH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00
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    00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) DATA01: One decimal place FFH: 256 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) 09H: 9 Vertical frequency DATA02: Integer part 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) DATA03: One decimal place FFH: 256 00H: 0 (No signal: 00H) 09H: 9 Horizontal sync polarity DATA04: 00H: - 01H: Positive 02H: Negative
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    47. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external control equipment's request. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -1 00H: 0 IEH: +30 DATA01: GREEN Gain(
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    ) If there are fewer than 12 characters in the product code, product code would be padded right with blanks. Example: If the product code of your plasma monitor is "42- WVGA" or "42XGA", the returned codes would be as follows. Ⅵ 42-WVGA Ⅵ 42XGA DATA00: 04H DATA00: 04H DATA01: 02H DATA01
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    a 853 dots‫ן‬480 lines signal(42Wide VGA) or 1024 dots‫ן‬768 lines signal (42XGA). (Except for *3) Computer input signals supported by this system Model Dots ‫ן‬ lines Vertical frequency Horizontal frequency Sync Polarity Horizontal Vertical Presence Screen mode Horizontal Vertical NORMAL
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    *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852‫ן‬480. *2 Display only 400 lines (42Wide VGA), 640 lines (42XGA) with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 42Wide VGA: The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture
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    Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service Control Lock. No sound or picture is produced. • Is the monitor's power cord mouse, standby or off mode? etc.). Part of picture is cut off or picture
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    (V) mm 36.3"(H)‫ן‬20.4"(V) inches diagonal 42" 16 : 9 1048 (41 ohm AC100-240V 50/60Hz 4.6A (maximum) *1HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system 480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz) 525P (60 Hz D-Sub 15-pin connector), Power cord, User's Manual, Safety metal fittings, Screw for Safety metal fittings,
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    mm 36.1"(H)‫ן‬20.4"(V) inches diagonal 42" 16 : 9 1048 (41.3") ohm AC100-240V 50/60Hz 5.9A (maximum) *1HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system 480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz) 525P (60 Hz D-Sub 15-pin connector), Power cord, User's Manual, Safety metal fittings, Screw for Safety metal fittings,
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USER’S MANUAL
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