1. Turn off the power. through openings as they may touch dangerous CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet. voltage points or short out parts that could result in NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 3.
Maintenance • Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not • Do not put heavy objects on the product. likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or • Do not get on or hang on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Safety Precautions ........2 Menu Operations ........10 Remote control IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......2 Menu Configuration—MAIN MENU ..11 Maintenance ............. 3 POWER OFF button POWER ON button Menu Configuration—SET-UP MENU ..14 Turns off the monitor (see Turns on the monitor (see Parts Identification ........
Front panel Remote sensor: Point the front end of the remote control toward here. Eco sensor: Detects brightness of the room (see page 13). (Power) button: Turns the monitor on/off (see page 9). 2 INPUT button: Changes inputs (see page 9). Self-diagnostic lamps: 3 MENU button: Displays the main menu (see page 10).
Installation Precautions When installing the monitor vertically • Before installation, peel the protective film off from the clear panel attached to the front panel. • Make sure to install the monitor in the direction illustrated on the • When installing the monitor, be sure to use a dedicated stand unit or wall mounting unit, depending on your right.
Connections Available signals Note for VIDEO IN A (IN, Y/C IN) terminals When both IN terminal and Y/C IN terminal are used, the input to the Y/C IN terminal has priority. The following signals can be input to this monitor. Note for VIDEO IN B (RGB/COMPO., DVI-D) terminals Video signals Select the correct input for Input B on the main menu (see “INPUT CONFIGURATION”...
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Connections (cont.) Connect the VIDEO IN A OUT terminal to the video input terminal of another monitor, etc. CAUTION • Since the IN terminal and OUT terminal are loop-through terminals, the devices connected to the OUT terminal should be correctly CAUTION terminated.
Daily Operations Changing the aspect ratio Turning on the main Each time you press the button, the aspect ratio changes as follows: power REGULAR I : Main power on Displays at conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. ‡ : Main power off On the rear panel FULL Enlarges the picture of 4:3 aspect ratio horizontally.
Daily Operations Menu Operations (cont.) On the main menu and set-up menu, you can make various adjustments, such as picture quality, or initial settings of the monitor. • For the configuration of the main menu and a detailed description of each item, see pages 11 to 13. Selecting the picture mode •...
Menu Configuration —MAIN MENU PICTURE SETTING On the main menu, you can make various adjustments and settings for picture, screen, and audio. Item To do Setting value PICTURE MODE Selects a picture mode you want (see “Selecting the DYNAMIC, NORMAL, USER M E N U M E N U picture mode”...
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Menu Configuration —MAIN MENU (cont.) AUDIO SETTING Item To do Setting value M E N U M E N U SPEAKER SELECT Selects the speakers you want to use. INT. (Internal speakers), M A I N M E N U A U D I O S E T T I N G EXT.
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FUNCTION SETTING M E N U M E N U M A I N M E N U Item To do Setting value F U N C T I O N S E T T I N G When “MULTI SIZE” is “OFF. ” P I C T U R E S E T T I N G C O L O R S Y S T E M : N T S C...
Menu Configuration —SET-UP MENU COLOR TEMP. On the set-up menu, you can change various settings such as color temperature and timer. Item To do Setting value R DRIVE, G DRIVE, Adjusts the drive level of each color (red, green, and blue). M E N U M E N U B DRIVE...
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TIMER M E N U M E N U S E T- U P M E N U Item To do Setting value 1 / 2 T I M E R C O L O R T E M P. T I M E R P R E S E N T T I M E : 1 4 : 2 5...
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Menu Configuration —SET-UP MENU (cont.) COOLING MODE Sets the speed of the internal cooling fan. When installing the monitor vertically, select “HIGH. ” S E T- U P M E N U 1 / 2 C O L O R T E M P. Setting value: HIGH, LOW N O S Y N C F U N C T I O N R E M O T E S Y S T E M...
How to Use External Control Setting the Security Lock About the external control When the Security Lock is set to “ON, ” you need to enter the password when turning on the monitor. Without entering the correct password, you cannot perform any operations except for entering the password and This monitor has two external control terminals as follows: turning off the monitor.
How to Use External Control (cont.) <Command list> Type Commands Functions Data Using the serial communication 1 Cr Starts communication (connection) No data 0 Cr Terminates communication (termination) No data You can control the monitor from external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) via T Cr Assigns the control ID No data...
Using the MAKE/TRIG. system Operation 1. Short-circuit the 6th pin terminal (External control) to the 8th pin terminal (GND) so that the monitor can The RS-485 IN terminal is configured as follows. You can assign the functions to each pin terminal by setting be controlled by the external control.
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to the monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here Symptom Probable cause and corrective action Page solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center. Power is suddenly turned on The power-on/off timer is activated.
If the cause of the internal heat buildup is eliminated, this indication disappears Model name: LCD DISPLAY MONITOR GM-H40L2 and the screen returns to normal brightness. The self-diagnostic lamps light or flash as listed on the •...
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