Thank you for purchasing this JVC colour video monitor. Before using it, read and follow all instructions carefully to take full advantage of the monitor’s capabilities. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In order to prevent any fatal accidents caused by misoperation or mishandling the monitor, be fully aware of all the following precautions.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 2 CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................. 4 HOW TO HANDLE BASIC OPERATIONS ............7 HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS............8 HOW TO INITIALIZE THE SETTING ............... 11 BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE ..............12 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL ............14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FRONT VIEW <Front Panel> POWER CHROMA CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT MENU PHASE BRIGHT INPUT SELECT POWER CHROMA CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT MENU PHASE BRIGHT TM-A170 INPUT SELECT Chroma/Phase button Input B (VIDEO Y/C) button [INPUT SELECT B] CHROMA/ PHASE] Selects the video and audio signals input to the VIDEO B or VIDEO B (Y/C) and AUDIO B terminals on...
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REAR VIEW <Rear Panel> VIDEO A REMOTE VIDEO B VIDEO A VIDEO B AUDIO A AUDIO B AUDIO A AUDIO B External control terminal [REMOTE] Notes: Remote terminal for external control. * For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO B The input signal (the INPUT function) or the aspect ratio terminals (the ASPECT RATIO function) can be selected by...
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont’d) REAR VIEW <Rear Panel> REMOTE To AC outlet (220 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) VIDEO A VIDEO B AUDIO A AUDIO B Main power switch Power cord Press the switch to turn the main power ON or OFF. Connects the provided power cord (220 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) &...
HOW TO HANDLE BASIC OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION STATUS indication 1. Press the main power switch to turn on the power. (PAL or NTSC) 2. Press the POWER switch to turn on the power. ON : Power turns ON. (Power indicator: lit) Green: The main power is ON, and the monitor’s POWER power is ON (in the normal operation mode).
HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS DISPLAY AND SELECTION IN THE <MENU> SCREEN MODE (SETTING) <MENU> screen You can set the following menu items. < MENU > Set them depending on your needs. ‰ SHARPNESS : 00 COLOR TEMP. : 6500 •...
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DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE <SET-UP MENU> MODE (SETTING) <SET-UP MENU> screen You can set the following set-up menu items. • H. POSITION • CONTROL LOCK • ASPECT REMOTE <SET-UP MENU> ‰ H. POSITION • V. POSITION • STATUS DISPLAY V.
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HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS (cont’d) Set-up menu items Purpose Settings H. POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen (+: Horizontal position shifts – 5 • • • – 01 • • • to the right/-: Horizontal position shifts to the left) V.
HOW TO INITIALIZE THE SETTING SCREEN DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE <SET-UP MENU> RESET MODE You can set <MENU> and <SET-UP MENU> screen items, picture adjustment items and <SET-UP MENU> RESET screen the volume level to their factory-set (initial) values. <SET–UP MENU>...
BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE Notes: • Before connecting your system, make sure that all units are turned off. • The illustration below shows some examples of different connections. Terminal connections may differ depending on the component connected. Be sure to refer to the instructions provided with the unit(s) you are connecting. •...
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VIDEO B (Y/C) Connection Example (Select Input B (Y/C)) VIDEO A VIDEO B Video Camera Y/C (S-video) (Y/C (S-video) signal cable) Video Monitor Y/C (S-video) (Y/C (S-video) signal cable) AUDIO A Video Monitor AUDIO B Audio Audio (Audio signal cable) (Audio signal cable) : Signal Flow...
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL ABOUT EXTERNAL CONTROL This monitor is provided with an external control terminal. The function is controlled with H and L (short-circuit/open with the 15th pin GND) Note: ● The ASPECT RATIO or INPUT function can be controlled via the REMOTE terminal by setting ASPECT REMOTE or INPUT REMOTE to ON in the <SET-UP MENU>...
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult a JVC-authorized dealer or service center for assistance. Problems Points to be checked Measures (Remedy) No power supply.
SPECIFICATIONS Type : Colour video monitor Built-in speaker : 8 cm round x 1 impedance of 8 Ω Colour system : PAL, NTSC (3.58) Picture tube : 44 cm (17") measured diagonally, Environmental 90° deflection, in-line gun, conditions : Operation temperature: trio-dot type (phosphor dot-trio 5°C –...
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Dimensions Unit : mm < Side View > < Front View > 336.3* POWER CHROMA CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT MENU PHASE BRIGHT INPUT SELECT TM-A170 ø20 * Asterisks ( ) are used to indicate front panel dimensions. Y/C (Mini DIN 4 pin) terminal specification Pin No.