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JVC GD-V501PCE Instructions Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR
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GD-V501PCE

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  • Page 1 PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR INSTRUCTIONS GD-V501PCE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear JVC Customer Welcome to the JVC family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover.
  • Page 4 If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local JVC Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult your local JVC dealer.

  • Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local JVC dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Supply Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book GD-V501PCE AC cord Optional Accessories • Speakers TS-C5000SPG • Wall Mounting Unit TS-C50P6G For assembling Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this Plasma Display.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Batteries

    Remote Control Batteries Requires two R6 batteries. 1. Turn the transmitter face down. Press and slide off the battery cover. Helpful Hint: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers. Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation. Speakers (Optional accessories) SPEAKERS AC cord connection Terminals (R) (see page 14) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

  • Page 10: Pc Input Terminals Connection

    Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER Installing the ferrite core (Small size) Pull back the tabs (in two places) Installing the ferrite core (Large size) Pull back the tabs (in two places) Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz.

  • Page 11: Serial Terminals Connection

    SERIAL Terminals connection The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer. COMPUTER D-sub 9p Notes: (1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display. (2) The computer shown is for example purposes only. (3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

  • Page 12: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Main Power On/Off Switch Power Indicator The Power Indicator will light. • Power-OFF... Indicator not illuminated (The unit will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.) • Stand-by ...
  • Page 13 Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional Video Input Card is installed. SURROUND button (see page 23) INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY Basic Controls INPUT button (AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode Selection) Press to select AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC input signal modes sequentially.

  • Page 14: Power On/Off And Input Signal Selection

    Power On/Off and input signal selection AC cord connection Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display. Power On/Off — R - STANDBY INPUT G POWER ON R - STANDBY G POWER ON Remote Control Sensor Power Indicator When the Power is turned on for the first time, the Language selection screen is displayed.

  • Page 15: Select The Input Signal

    Select the input signal — INPUT R - STANDBY G POWER ON — INPUT INPUT SURROUND Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language SET UP INPUT SURROUND Selectable languages PICTURE SOUND SET UP Power On/Off and input signal selection INPUT Note: Input buttons do not work if no optional Video Input Card is installed. Press to display the Set Up menu.

  • Page 16: On Screen Menu Display From Remote Control

    On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control To Picture adjust menu (see page 24) Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint Sharpness White balance Normal Advanced settings To Advanced Settings (see page 24, 25) Advanced Settings Normalise Normal Black extension W/B High R W/B High B...
  • Page 17 On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control Press to access each adjust screen. To Signal screen for AV To Signal screen for (see page 30, 31) Component (see page 31) [ AV ] Signal Signal 3D Y/C Filter ( NTSC ) 3:2 Pulldown Colour system Auto...

  • Page 18: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY ASPECT ASPECT button The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.
  • Page 19 Mode 4 : 3 4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9 Just For an elongated image Auto For a 4:3 image Note: • Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Picture Pos./Size

    Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screen PICTURE POS. /SIZE Press to display the Picture Pos./Size menu. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V- Size/Clock Phase. During “AV(S Video)” and “Component” input signal modes. Picture Pos./Size Normalise Normal H-Pos H-Size V-Pos V-Size Press to adjust Pos./Size. Press to exit from adjust mode.
  • Page 21 When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. H-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. H-Size When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. V-Pos When the Position Left “ ” button is pressed. V-Size Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left “...

  • Page 22: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment SOUND Press to display the Sound menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the desired adjustment menu. Select the desired level by listening to the sound. Bass Adjusts low sounds Treble Adjusts high sounds Balance Adjusts left and right volumes Surround (see next page) Select On or Off...

  • Page 23: Surround Controls

    Surround Controls INPUT SURROUND PICTURE SOUND SET UP PICTURE POS. /SIZE ASPECT OFF TIMER PLASMA DISPLAY SURROUND SURROUND Button The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema.

  • Page 24: Picture Adjustments

    Picture Adjustments PICTURE Press to display the Picture menu. Select to adjust each item. Press to select the menu to adjust. Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. Picture Normalise Normal Picture Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Tint...

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Item Effect Contrast Less More Brightness Darker Brighter Colour Less More Tint (NTSC only) Reddish Greenish Sharpness Less More Note: In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.

  • Page 26: Set Up Timer

    Set up TIMER The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off. Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary. Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time. Display the Set up TIMER screen. INPUT SURROUND PICTURE...

  • Page 27: Timer Set

    TIMER Set Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set. Press to select POWER ON Time/POWER OFF Time. Press to display the POWER ON Setup/ POWER OFF Setup screen. Press to select Hours Adjustment/ Minutes Adjustment. Press to adjust each time. Press to complete POWER ON Time/ POWER OFF Time.

  • Page 28: Screensaver (For Preventing After-Images)

    Screensaver Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time. If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu screen. Reversal / Scroll selection Mode selection After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating Time may be set.

  • Page 29: Setup Of Screensaver Time

    Setup of Screensaver Time Screensaver Function White bar scroll Mode Time Designation Start Time 0:00 Finish Time 0:00 SP Adjustment Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set. Side Panel Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels either side of the display field.

  • Page 30: Setup For Input Signals

    Setup for Input Signals Component/RGB-in Select Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Video Input Card. (Refer to the service manual for the optional Video Input Card.) Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals. Y, P signals “Component”...

  • Page 31: Colour System / Aspect Auto

    Colour system / Aspect Auto Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.) Press to select the “Colour system” or “Aspect Auto”. Press to select each functions. If the picture image becomes unstable: With the system set on Auto, under conditions of low level or noisy input signals the image may in rare cases become unstable.

  • Page 32: Sync

    Setup for input signals Sync Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode. Press to adjust. Press to exit from adjust mode. Setting RGB sync signal: Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input). H &...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture No Picture No Picture No Colour Plasma Display panel Symptoms The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision Some parts of the screen technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture do not light up.

  • Page 34: Connections

    Connections Connection to the Optional Video Input Card. (IF-C50P1G) By installing the optional Video Input Card, the Plasma Display can handle high quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB. Below is the connecting method when the optional Video Input Card is installed. AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 35: Av Input Terminals Connection

    AV Input Terminals connection Connect the signal source equipment. (Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR. (S VIDEO VCR) 2 RCA audio cables Audio input to L/R sockets VIDEO signal connection (VCR) Audio Video (VCR) Audio Video Notes: (1) The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video lead is connected. (2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

  • Page 36: Av Out

    Connections (Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables. (VCR) (DVD / Satellite Receiver) AV1/TV Notes: (1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set. (2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe. AV Out AUDIO S VIDEO...

  • Page 37: Component/Rgb Input Connection

    Component/RGB Input connection Component signals (Y, P (DVD Player) Notes: (1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 30) (2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set. RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection Example of input signal source HDTV-compatible VCR 5 BNC...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SERIAL SPEAKERS (6 ) Accessories Supplied Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Fixing bands Ferrite core GD-V501PCE 220 - 240 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz Drive method AC type 50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio 1,106 mm (W) 622 mm (H) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1,125/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF (1,080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF) ······...
  • Page 39 Dimensions Mass (Weight) Notes: (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. (2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2. GD-V501PCE TS-C5000SPG TS-C50P1G IF-C50P1G TS-C50P6G TS-C50P2G...
  • Page 40 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED TQZW243...

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