NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
Visual Systems
42VR5/42XR3 Installation Guide
42” Plasma Displays v1.3
Contents
Product Description and Notes Page 1
Ventilation Requirements
Page 2
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Display Dimensions
Front, Top & Bottom
Page 3
Rear
Page 4
Left & Right Side
Page 5
Display Dimensions w/Optional Speakers and Stand
Page 6
Dimensions w/Optional Flat Wall Mount
Page 7
Dimensions w/Optional Tilt Wall Mount
Page 8
Dimensions w/Optional Ceiling Mount
Page 9
Connections
Page 10
Control Codes
Page 11
Product Description
Type: Plasma Display Screen Surface: Anti-Reflective
Resolution: 42VR5: 853x480 Dimensions: 40”(W) x 24”(H) x 3.5”(D)
42XR3: 1024x768 Weight: 42VR5: 62.8 lbs
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 42XR3: 65.0 lbs
Color Correction: NEC CCF (Capsulated Color Filter, in panel)
and AccuCrimson (in front filter)
Notes
This document is intended to be used as a reference guide to supply useful information for a design or installation. It is not
intended to be a step-by step procedure for installation.
Any ceilings or walls must be strong enough to support the display and the installation must be in accordance with any local
building codes. All mounts should make secure contact to wood studs.
4:3 sources can be displayed on the 16:9 screen in either normal aspect ratio with bars on the left or right, or stretched
horizontally to fill the screen using the menus (see “Aspect Modes” in menus and user manual).
Distances are in inches, for millimeters multiply by 25.4.
Distances may vary ±5%.
Maximum Tilt Angles
Below are the maximum angles that the display can be tilted in both landscape and portrait mode
Max Tilt
Landscape 30°
Ventilation Requirements (all models)
Dimensions below are minimum required for proper ventilation.
WALL
WALL
WALL
2"
2"
2"
2"
2"
NOTE: The ventilation space should not be covered or closed off at the front of the opening. If for some reason the
opening needs to be covered, other means of ventilation will need to be incorporated into the design. Contact NEC for
design review and recommendations.
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Display dimensions
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
1.38
0.98
1.14
0.38 1.69 0.6334.690.381.690.63
40.08
1.42
1.30
24.02
2.72
0.59
36.76
0.98
2.52
0.79
3.11
0.63 1.69
0.38
23.27
33.25
34.55
33.03
0.81
2.70
16.81
5.53
3.50
0.63
1.14
0.98
1.38
2.171.34
3.95
0.35
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Display dimensions (cont.)
42VR5 Rear View
AC IN
+- +-
8-M4*14 MAX
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
20.879.61
4.13
4.724.96 4.96
5.12
4.25
5.1212.836.06
8.78
1.65
19.21 1.65 8.78
9.61
For PC Option
1.78
3
.
3
5
1
7
.
3
5
M4*10 MAX
For Mount
42XR3 Rear View (rear ventilation different)
AC IN
+- +-
8.78 1.65 19.21 1.65 8.78
4.13
6.06 12.83 5.12
9.61 20.87 9.61
4.25 4.96 5.12 4.96 4.72
8-M4*14MAX
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
Ventilation Openings
1.67
17.52
1.67
For PC Option
4.02
4.02
1.77
1.77
M4*10 MAX
For Mount
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Display dimensions (cont.)
VIDEO
(IN/OUT)
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
R
L
YCb/PbCr/Pr
DVD 1/HD 1
AUDIO 2
R
L
AUDIO 3
R
L
Y Cb/Pb HD VD
RGB 2/DVD 2/HD 2 RGB 1
(IN/OUT)
RGB 3
DVI
External Control
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Ventilation Openings
1
.
5
°
3.50
0.64
0.68
22.06
0.63
0.51
0.37
1.57
1.97
0.40
0.06
0.39
23.11
0.39
0.40
0.06
VIDEO 3
(MONO) (MONO)
R/
Cr/Pr
G/
B/
(MONO)
(Digital RGB)
AUDIO 1
Dimensions with optional speakers and stand
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47.20
0.02
3.54
3.54
0.02
0.75
0.53
1.30
4.41
4.41
13.58
13.58
11.42
11.42
4.37
1.97
26.59
14.59
2.58
7.28 4.96
15.75
Optional Speakers
Dimensions with optional Flat Wall Mount Kit (FWMK)
8
.
4
5
.
9
9
.
8
1
6
.
0
4
.
0
1
2
.
1
8
.
1
4
.
0
8
.
0
1
2
.
0
2
.
5
1
3
.
5
1
6
.
0
2
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Dimensions with optional Tilt Wall Mount Kit (TWMK)
1
6
.
0
4
.
0
3
.
5
1
8
.
1
1
2
.
1
4
.
0
8
.
0
1
2
.
0
5
.
0
4
8
.
5
5
1
5
.
0
°
Tilt Range
9
.
7
5
.
9
8
.
4
Depth at 15° Tilt
12.1
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Dimensions with optional Ceiling Mount Kit (CMK)
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AC IN
LEFTRIGHT { SPEAKERS MUST
HAVE MORE THAN
7WATT RATING
IMPEDANCE 6 OHM}
+
-+
-
16.0 12.0
12.2
2.5
1.5
0.5
8.717.5
Connections
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EXT. SPEAKERS
LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF DISPLAY
POWER
VIDEO
1
2
3
AUDIO1
L
R
DVD1/HD1
Y
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
AUDIO2
L
R
(MONO)
DVD2/HD2
RGB2
R
G
B
HD
VD
Cr/Pr
Cb/Pb
RGB1
AUDIO3
L
R
(MONO)
DVD3/HD3
RGB3
DVI
D-SUB
EXTERNAL CTRL
Y
D-SUB
(MONO)
Control Codes
Function Code Data
POWER ON 9FH 80H 60H 4EH 00H CDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 4FH 00H CEH
INPUT SWITCH VIDEO1 (BNC) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 01H 08H
VIDEO2 (RCA) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 02H 09H
VIDEO3 (S-Video) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 03H 0AH
DVD1/HD1 (RCA/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 05H 0CH
DVD2/HD2 (5BNC/Component) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 06H 0DH
RGB1 (15pin HD) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 07H 0EH
RGB2 (5BNC/RGB) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 08H 0FH
RGB3 (DVI) DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 0CH 13H
AUDIO MUTE ON 9FH 80H 60H 3EH 00H BDH
OFF 9FH 80H 60H 3FH 00H BEH
PICTURE MODE NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 01H CBH
THEAT.1 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 02H CCH
THEAT.2 DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 03H CDH
DEFAULT DFH 80H 60H 0AH 01H 04H CEH
SCREEN MODE: STADIUM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 02H 13H
ZOOM DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 03H 14H
NORMAL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 04H 15H
FULL DFH 80H 60H 51H 01H 05H 16H
AUTO PICTURE ON DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 00H 4DH
OFF DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H 03H 09H 01H 4EH
CINEMA MODE ON DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 01H 82H
OFF DFH 80H 60H C1H 01H 02H 83H
NOTE: Contact your NEC rep for codes not listed.
NOTE: Use a cross/reverse/null modem cable.
Cable Connection
Communication Protocol:
Interface: RS-232C Parity: Odd
Communication: Asynchronous Stop Bit: 1 bit
Baud Rate: 9600 bps Communication Code: Hex
Data Length: 8 bits
PC Control Connector (D-Sub 9P)
12
34
5
67 8
9
To GND of PC
To RxD of PC
To TxD of PC
To CTS of PC
To RTS of PC
NOTE: Jumper “Request to send” and “Clear to Send” together on both ends of the cable to simplify cable connection.
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