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NEC MultiSync C431 User Manual

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MultiSync C431
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MultiSync C551
MODEL: C431, C501, C551
Please fi nd your model name in the label on the backside of monitor.

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  • Page 1 Large Format Display User’s Manual MultiSync C431 MultiSync C501 MultiSync C551 MODEL: C431, C501, C551 Please fi nd your model name in the label on the backside of monitor.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................English-1 Important Information ........................... English-2 WARNING ............................English-2 CAUTION ............................English-2 Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use................English-3 Safety Precautions and Maintenance ..................... English-3 Recommended Use ........................English-3 Ergonomics ............................. English-3 Cleaning the LCD Panel ......................... English-4 Cleaning the Cabinet ........................

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. OmniColor is a registered trademark of NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH in the countries of EU and Switzerland. DisplayPort and DisplayPort Compliance Logo are trademarks owned by Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important Information 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use

    ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical • Do not bend, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of • Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.

  • Page 6: Cleaning The Lcd Panel

    Cleaning the LCD Panel • When the liquid crystal panel is dusty, please gently wipe with a soft cloth. • Please do not rub the LCD panel with hard material. • Please do not apply pressure to the LCD panel surface. •...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Please note the following when mounting on wall or ceiling • When using mounting accessories other than those that are NEC approved, they must comply with the VESA- compatible (FDMlv1) mounting method. • NEC recommends mounting interfaces that comply with UL1678 standard in North America.

  • Page 8: Mounting Location

    Secure the monitor using bolts, spring lock washers, washer and nut. • When using the monitor in the portrait position, the NEC logo ornament position can be changed. • DO NOT mount to areas that have no supporting internal structure.

  • Page 9: Attaching Mounting Accessories

    Make sure there is nothing C551 High/Low on the table that can damage the monitor. C501 When using mounting accessories other than NEC compliant C431 and approved, they must comply with the VESA Flat Display Mounting Interface Standard (FDMI).

  • Page 10: Ventilation Requirements

    4. Ventilation Requirements When mounting in an enclosed space or recessed area, leave adequate room between the monitor and the enclosure to allow heat to disperse, as shown below. 100 mm 30 mm 100 mm Must be under 40 Degree Celsius. Allow adequate ventilation or provide air conditioning around the monitor, so that heat can properly dissipate away from the unit and the mounting equipment;...

  • Page 11: Parts Name And Functions

    Parts Name and Functions Control Panel ³ º POWER button ( MENU/EXIT button (MENU/EXIT) Switches the power on/standby. See also page 17. Activates the OSD menu when the OSD menu is turned off. Acts as a back button within the OSD to move to the previous ·...

  • Page 12: Terminal Panel

    Terminal Panel USB Upstream ³ ¾ AC IN connector LAN port IN (RJ-45) Connects with the supplied power cord. LAN connection. See page 42. · µ Main Power Switch USB port On/Off switch to turn main power ON/OFF. USB (2A): USB storage device port. To use the Media Player, please connect USB storage device »...

  • Page 13: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless Remote Control µ UP/DOWN button ( / ) Acts as button to move the highlighted area up or down to select adjustment items within the OSD menu. ¸ MINUS/PLUS (-/+) button Increases or decreases the adjustment level within the OSD menu settings.

  • Page 14: Operating Range For The Remote Control

    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 30°...

  • Page 15: Setup

    CAUTION: Incorrect usage of batteries can result in leaks or computer fi rst. bursting. 6. Operate the attached external equipment NEC recommends the following battery use: • Place “AAA” size batteries matching the (+) and (-) signs Show the signal on the screen from the desired input source.
  • Page 16 10. Recommended Adjustments To reduce the risk of the “Image Persistence”, please adjust the following items based on the application being used: “SCREEN SAVER”, “SIDE BORDER COLOR” (See page 33), “DATE & TIME” (See page 31), “SCHEDULE SETTINGS” (See page 30). English-14...

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections NOTE: Do not connect or disconnect cables when turning on the monitor’s main power or other external equipment’s power, as this may result in a loss of the monitor image. NOTE: Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound. Before making connections: First turn off the power of all the attached equipment and make connections.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Personal Computer

    Connecting a Personal Computer Connecting your computer to your LCD monitor will enable you to reproduce your computer’s video signal output. Some display cards may not be able to support the required resolution for proper image reproduction. Your LCD monitor shows proper image by adjusting the factory preset timing signal automatically. <Typical factory preset signal timing>...

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Power ON and OFF Modes The LCD monitor power indicator will 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.

  • Page 20: Power Indicator

    Power Indicator Aspect For VIDEO, VGA (RGB, YPbPr) LED indicator status and Condition Recovery FULL ZOOM NORMAL lighting pattern Glowing blue Normal For DisplayPort Blinking green* The monitor has detected no FULL ZOOM NORMAL signal input after a certain amount of time has passed when INPUT DETECT is not For HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 NONE, STANDBY USB POWER...

  • Page 21: Media Player

    Media Player Plays saved data, such as still and motion images, BGM (Background Music), and media packages that have been programmed with our authoring software, on a USB storage device or microSD memory card connected to the monitor. Top screen of the viewer •...
  • Page 22 Supported formats File extension Audio codec .wav LPCM .mp3 Information Item Conditions Resolution JPEG 5000x5000 4000x4000 MPEG1 480@30fps MPEG2 MP@ML, MP@HL, 1080p@30fps / 1080i@60fps H.264 High profi le Lv.4.2, 1080p@30fps / 1080i@60fps Advanced@L3, Simple&Main Video bit date Up to 15Mbps Audio sampling rate Up to 48KHz Audio bit rate...

  • Page 23: File Display Screen

    Installing microSD card slot cover To secure your microSD memory card, we recommend you install the microSD card slot cover. Please insert the edge of the microSD card cover to the hole. (Recommended Fasten Force: 139 - 189N•cm). Hole microSD card cover is set. Compatible USB memory Format a USB memory in the FAT32 format or FAT16 format for using it in the Media Player.

  • Page 24: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow display • 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”). •...

  • Page 25: Network & Other Settings

    NETWORK & OTHER SETTINGS Bellow are the options for the Network settings and Shared Folder settings for the Media Player. To select the settings, press the remote control SET/POINT ZOOM button on the NETWORK & OTHER SETTINGS. NETWORK SETTINGS for Media Player Menu Function IP SETTING...

  • Page 26: Using Shared Sd Card Settings

    Using SHARED SD card SETTINGS You can copy data to the microSD memory card, such as motion or still images, from a computer connected to the same network as the monitor. Please set the NETWORK SETTINGS for the Media Player (See page 23) fi rst to copy data. NOTE: When the monitor is copying a folder, the LED indicator blinks in red.

  • Page 27: Using Contents Copy

    4. RELOAD. Updates microSD memory card data. 5. THUMB/LIST. The fi les can be displayed using either icons or thumbnails. Displays description of the fi le or folder if you select thumb name or fi le name. 6. SORT. Select sort type. The folders saved in the microSD are sorted based on what you selected for the sort type. 7.

  • Page 28: Picture Mode

    Picture Mode Select from fi ve 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...

  • Page 29: Osd (On-Screen-Display) Controls

    OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on the model or optional equipment. Input source Main Menu Icons MULTI-INPUT PICTURE: HIGHBRIGHT Main Menu Item PICTURE MODE STANDARD BRIGHTNESS sRGB GAMMA CINEMA COLOR CUSTOM1 CONTRAST CUSTOM2 SHARPNESS Adjustment Settings Sub Menu ADJUST...

  • Page 30: Input

    Setting INPUT DisplayPort Select input signal. HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 VGA (RGB/YPbPr) VIDEO Displays images or movies saved in microSD memory card or USB storage device. Please refer to the Media Player setting (See page 19). PICTURE PICTURE MODE Select picture mode: [HIGHBRIGHT], [STANDARD], [sRGB], [CINEMA], [CUSTOM1], [CUSTOM2]. See page 26. BRIGHTNESS BACKLIGHT Adjusts the overall image and background brightness.
  • Page 31 COLOR SYSTEM The selected Color System depends on the video format of the input signal. VIDEO input only AUTO NTSC Automatically chooses Color System setting based on input signal. SECAM 4.43 NTSC PAL-60 INPUT RESOLUTION Selects one of the following pair of resolutions as the input signal priority: VGA (RGB) input only 1366 x 768 or 1280 x 768 or 1024 x 768 (vertical resolution 768) ASPECT*...

  • Page 32: Audio

    AUDIO VOLUME Increase or decrease output volume level. BALANCE BALANCE Select STEREO or MONO for the audio output. If you select STEREO, adjust the L/R volume balance. Press the + button to move the stereo sound image to right. Press the - button to move the stereo sound image to left. NOTE: BALANCE is not available if MONO is set at STEREO/MONO.

  • Page 33: Multi Input

    HOLIDAY SETTINGS Creates holiday schedule for the monitor. YEAR Set YEAR and MONTH. MONTH Select DAY or WEEK. DAY: Set a day. WEEK 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 set as a holiday. END DAY Set the end of holiday date.

  • Page 34: Osd

    TERMINAL SETTINGS VGA MODE Selects RGB or YPbPr for VGA input. DisplayPort BIT RATE Select RBR or HBR. VIDEO LEVEL RAW: For computer settings. Show all input signals of 0-255 gray levels. EXPAND: For audio-visual equipment settings. Expands the input signals from 16-235 gray levels to 0-255 gray levels.

  • Page 35: Multi Display

    MULTI DISPLAY TILE MATRIX* Allows one image to be expanded and displayed over multiple screens (up to 100) through a distribution (Except for MP) amplifi er. NOTE: Low resolution is not suitable for tiling to a large number of monitors. You can operate without a distribution amplifi...

  • Page 36: Control

    CONTROL NETWORK Shows the current network settings. INFORMATION NOTE: When changing any LAN settings, you need to wait several seconds until modifi ed LAN settings are applied. IP SETTING Enabling this option automatically assigns an IP address to the monitor from your DHCP server. Disabling this option allows you to enter a fi...
  • Page 37 KEY LOCK SETTINGS Prevents the monitor from being controlled by buttons on the monitor. When ACTIVATE is selected, all of the settings are activated. NOTE: KEY LOCK SETTINGS is a function intended only for the buttons of the monitor. This function does not lock out access to all buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 38: System

    POWER INDICATOR POWER INDICATOR Turns the LED on or off. If OFF is selected, the LED will not glow when the LCD monitor is in active mode. SCHEDULE Turns the LED on or off depending on a schedule activity which is set at “SCHEDULE SETTINGS”. If OFF is INDICATOR selected, the LED will not glow even if a schedule is in active mode.
  • Page 39 As with all personal display devices, NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle, or turn off the monitor’s main power or set it to standby when not in use.

  • Page 40: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions REMOTE CONTROL ID FUNCTION Monitor ID:1 Monitor ID:2 Monitor ID:3 REMOTE CONTROL ID The remote control can be used to control up to 100 individual monitors using what is called Remote works Remote works Remote works the REMOTE CONTROL ID mode. The REMOTE CONTROL ID mode works in conjunction with the Monitor ID, allowing control of up to 100 individual monitors.
  • Page 41 WIRED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION You can control multiple monitors by connecting REMOTE 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.

  • Page 42: Controlling The Lcd Monitor Via Rs-232C Remote Control

    Controlling the LCD monitor via RS-232C 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 by a personal computer are: • Power ON or standby. •...
  • Page 43 1) Interface PROTOCOL RS-232C BAUD RATE 9600 [bps] DATA LENGTH 8 [bits] PARITY NONE STOP BIT 1 [bit] FLOW CONTROL 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...

  • Page 44: Controlling The Lcd Monitor Via Lan Control

    Controlling the LCD monitor via LAN Control Connecting to a Network Using a LAN cable allows you to specify the Network Settings and the Alert Mail Settings by using an HTTP server function. To use a LAN connection, you are required to assign an IP address. Example of LAN connection: Server NOTE: Use a category 5 or higher LAN cable.

  • Page 45: Remote Control

    Example 1: When the host name of the monitor has been set to “pd.nec.co.jp”, access is gained to the network setting by specifying http://pd.nec.co.jp/index.html for the address or the entry column of the URL.
  • Page 46 Network Setting Click on “NETWORK” on the left column below HOME. IP SETTING Select an option for setting the IP ADDRESS. AUTO: Automatically assign an IP address. MANUAL: Manually set an IP address for the monitor connected to the network. NOTE: Consult your network administrator if you have any trouble.
  • Page 47 Mail Setting Click on “MAIL” on the left column below HOME. This option notifi es your computer about an error message via e-mail when using wired LAN. An error message will be sent when an error occurs in the monitor. ALERT MAIL Selecting [ENABLE] will turn on the Alert Mail feature.

  • Page 48: Snmp Settings

    SNMP Settings Click on “SNMP” on the left column below HOME. The SNMP protocol is used to get status information and to control a monitor directly via the network. Version: SNMP v1 Authenticated plaintext by community name, does not return a confi rmation message of the trap. SNMP v2c Authenticated plaintext by community name, returns a confi...

  • Page 49: External Control

    Name Settings Click on “NAME” on the left column below HOME. MONITOR NAME Defi nes a monitor name. The name must be max. 16 characters long. The default is the model name. HOST NAME Type in the hostname of the monitor which is connected to the network. (CONTROL) Up to 15 alphanumeric characters can be used.
  • Page 50 This monitor supports control command, which is listed in the “External_Control.pdf” fi le 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. For further information please visit our website.
  • Page 51 Supporting HDMI CEC command OSD menu HDMI CEC command name Explanation Setting One Touch Play If HDMI CEC supporting devices are (Consumer turned on, the monitor connected to the Electronics devices by HDMI cable is also turned on Control) automatically. After that, the input switches to HDMI from an input, which you selected.

  • Page 52: Point Zoom

    POINT ZOOM Using the “SET/POINT ZOOM” button on the remote control enlarges part of the screen image. Press 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 magnifi er. 2 Move the magnifi...

  • Page 53: Features

    FullScan Capability: Allows you to use the entire screen area in most resolutions, signifi cantly expanding image size. VESA Standard (FDMIv1) Mounting Interface: Allows you to mount the monitor to any VESA standard (FDMIv1) third party mounting arm or bracket. NEC recommends using mounting equipment which complies with TÜV-GS (Germany) and/or UL1678 standard (North America).

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    The image is not properly reproduced • Use the OSD Image Adjust controls to increase or NOTE: As with all personal display devices, NEC decrease the coarse adjustment. DISPLAY SOLUTIONS recommends displaying • Make sure that a supported resolution has been selected moving images, using a moving screen saver, or on the display card or system being used.
  • Page 55 No Sound Interference in TV • Check to see if the audio cable is properly connected. • Check components for shielding, move away from monitor if necessary. • Check to see if MUTE is activated. Use the remote control to enable or disable the Mute function. RS-232C or LAN control is not available •...

  • Page 56: Specifi Cations - C431

    Specifi cations - C431 Product Specifi cations LCD Module 43"/107.95 cm diagonal Pixel Pitch: 0.49 mm Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Color: Over 1073 million colors (depending on display card used) Brightness: 400 cd/m (Max.) @25°C Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 Viewing Angle: 89°...

  • Page 57: Specifi Cations - C501

    Specifi cations - C501 Product Specifi cations LCD Module 50"/125.73 cm diagonal Pixel Pitch: 0.57 mm Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Color: Over 1073 million colors (depending on display card used) Brightness: 400 cd/m (Max.) @25°C Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 Viewing Angle: 89°...

  • Page 58: Specifi Cations - C551

    Specifi cations - C551 Product Specifi cations LCD Module 55"/138.78 cm diagonal Pixel Pitch: 0.63 mm Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Color: Over 1073 million colors (depending on display card used) Brightness: 400 cd/m (Max.) @25°C Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 Viewing Angle: 89°...

  • Page 59: Manufacturer's Recycling And Energy Information

    Manufacturer’s Recycling and Energy Information NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS is strongly committed to environmental protection and sees recycling as one of the company’s top priorities in trying to minimize the burden placed on the environment. We are engaged in developing environmentally-friendly products, and always strive to help defi...

  • Page 60: [Notice] About The Mpeg Avc, Mpeg-4 Visual License Included In This Product

    [Notice] About the MPEG AVC, MPEG-4 Visual license included in this product 1. MPEG AVC THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE. SUCH LICENSE EXTENDS TO THIS PRODUCT ONLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF OTHER NOTICES WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED HEREIN. THE LICENSE DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PRODUCT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LICENSED PRODUCT IN A SINGLE ARTICLE.

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