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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG : PLASMABILDSCHIRM MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS : MONITEUR DE VISUALISATION PLASMA MANUALE D'ISTRUZIONI : MONITOR CON SCHERMO AL PLASMA MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES : MONITOR DISPLAY DE PLASMA INSTRUCTIONS GM-V42E MENU INPUT POWER LCT1390-001B...
Model GM-V42E This instruction manual refers to the GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG, GM-V42PCEB and GM-V42E. The explanations and illustrations used in this instruction manual are of the GM-V42E unless otherwise stated. The differences between each model are as follows: Inputs VIDEO A...
Safety Precautions EUROPE EMC STANDARD NOTICE I GM-V42E Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measure. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING:...
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– Option terminal: This terminal is intended exclusively to be used to drive the fan motor. Do not connect any plugs to the terminal other than JVC’s recommended optional parts. POWER CONNECTION The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 220 – 240 V.
Parts Identification Remote Control RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO. /(RGB B) VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT 1 Remote control cable jack (page 11) Connect the remote control cable (not supplied) when using this remote control as a wired remote control. 2 Remote signal transmission window 3 POWER ON/OFF button (page 14) Use this button to turn on/off the Monitor.
Monitor: Front View Bottom View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp Point the front end of the wireless remote control toward here. When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows green. It glows orange in standby mode. 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 39) These lamps light/flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor.
Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit (not supplied) when installing the Monitor vertically. 7 SPEAKER OUT L/R terminals (page 11) Connect external speakers, such as unique JVC speakers (not supplied), etc. 8 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL (built-in speaker/external speaker) selecting switch (page 11)
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AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO VIDEO A 9 VIDEO A terminals (page 12) • AUDIO (L/MONO, R) input terminals (pin jack) Connect these terminals to the audio input terminals of a VCR, etc. • VIDEO IN terminal (BNC) Connect this terminal to the video output terminal of a VCR, etc.
Preparations Checking the Accessories The following accessories are included with the Monitor. Check for them. If any item is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the Monitor. • Remote control (RM-C579) x 1 • Power cord x 2 (3 for Australia) (Use the one matching the wall outlet.) •...
Installation Precautions • When mounting the Monitor vertically, consult your dealer. (See also page 13.) • When installing the Monitor, be sure to use a dedicated Stand Unit, Wall Mounting Unit, or Monitor Hanger Unit, depending on a particular case. Ask your dealer for installation. •...
Connections Precautions • Before making connections, turn off all the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. • To unplug a cord, be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after having finished all other connections. •...
Connection Diagrams Typical connections Personal computer Personal computer (used as the playback source) (used to control the Monitor) AUDIO REMOTE RGB A External speaker connection To speaker input terminals How to connect the cords Remote control (supplied) MENU/EXIT VOLUME MUTING VIDEO /(RGB COMPO.
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Connections (Continued) These terminals are not available for GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB. AV connections To use them, you need to install video input unit (IF-C42P1G), which is separately purchased. VCR 1 (used as the playback source) AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO VIDEO A When connecting another PC to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, set the “RGB/COMPO.”...
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Connecting an external control unit When connecting the external control unit to the MAKE terminal, you can operate the following functions through the MAKE terminal; • Turn on or off the Monitor. Preparation: The POWER switch on the rear must be set to “| (on)” (so that the Monitor is in standby mode). •...
Basic Operations Rear View POWER RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MUTING MENU/EXIT Daily Operations Turn on the main power. Set POWER on the back of the Monitor to “| (on)”. The POWER lamp on the upper left of the front panel glows orange.
Changing the Aspect Ratio RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO. /(RGB B) VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT Precautions for using the screen mode switching function • This Monitor features a screen mode switching (aspect ratio change) function.
Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For video adjustments, use menus. You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations. •...
To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment After step 3 on page 16, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. The Sub Menu for CONTRAST appears on the screen. C O N T R A S T : + 0 1 –...
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Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT (Continued) To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment After step 3 on page 17, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞...
Adjusting the Color Temperature The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. M A I N M E N U Cursor (3) P I C T U R E A D J .
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Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT “SIGNAL MODE” appears only when VIDEO A, VIDEO B, or COMPONENT input is selected. “RGB/COMPO.” appears only when the RGB B or COMPONENT input is selected.
Changing the Aspect Ratio The setting adjusted applies to all inputs. • You can change the aspect ratio by pressing ASPECT. (See page 15.) Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. M A I N M E N U Cursor (3) P I C T U R E A D J .
Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT “SIGNAL MODE” appears only when VIDEO A, VIDEO B, or COMPONENT input is selected. “RGB/COMPO.” appears only when the RGB B or COMPONENT input is selected.
Changing the Resistance of the RGB B Input Terminals You can set the resistance of the two of the RGB B input terminals to either HIGH (1 kΩ) or LOW (75 Ω): • HD/Cs (Horizontal sync/Composite) terminal • VD (Vertical sync) terminal. HIGH is the normal setting.
Other Convenient Functions MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO MUTING VOLUME VOLUME – MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
Confirming the Use Time and Model Name You can confirm the hours of use and the model name on the Setup Menu. This may be necessary when you ask for any service. On the remote control: Press MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME –...
Other Convenient Functions MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME VOLUME – MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
Setting the Remote-Controllable Input When connecting the external control unit to the REMOTE MAKE terminal, you need to set the desired input to use, which you can select from the connected external control unit. • For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: You cannot use this function unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
Other Convenient Functions MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME VOLUME – MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
• Using the Power On/Off Timer Select the item you want to set in step 3 in “Setting the Clock” (page 28) and follow the instructions below. POWER-ON SET You can activate/deactivate the Power-On Timer. Press 2/3 to select “ON” or “OFF.” ON: The Monitor automatically turns on at the time set in “POWER-ON TIME.”...
Other Convenient Functions MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME VOLUME – MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
START TIME You can adjust the time to activate the function. • Set the hour and minute following steps 4 to 6 in “Setting the Clock” (page 28). END SET You can activate/deactivate the Color-Reverse Off Timer. • Press 2/3 to select “ON” or “OFF.” ON: The function is automatically deactivated at the time set in “END TIME.”...
Other Convenient Functions MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT VIDEO MUTING VOLUME VOLUME – MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT For GM-V42PCE, GM-V42PCEG and GM-V42PCEB: “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.
Resetting All the Setup Menu Settings You can reset all the following Setup Menu settings at a time, except the use time (HOUR METER). On the remote control: Press MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press MENU while holding 2 to display the Setup Menu.
Menu Classifications Main Menu Main Menu M A I N M E N U P I C T U R E A D J . S I Z E / P O S I T I O N A D J . F U N C T I O N S E L E C T S T A T U S D I S P L A Y E N T E R :...
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PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. CHROMA* Adjusts the color density of the picture. PHASE* Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar.
Menu Classifications Setup Menu S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 S T A T U S D I S P L A Y : O F F C O N T R O L L O C K : O F F R E M O T E S W I T C H : M O D E 1...
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STATUS DISPLAY Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs are switched. (See page 25.) CONTROL LOCK Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. (See page 26.) REMOTE SWITCH Set the selectable input terminals when controlling the Monitor with the external control unit (See page 27.)
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to the Monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the Monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center. Symptom • Is the power cord disconnected? Power is not supplied.
Self-diagnostic Indication When something abnormal occurs with the Monitor, this function informs you of the condition of the Monitor with self-diagnostic lamps, allowing for smooth service work. Power lamp Self-diagnostic lamps (1 to 3) ❑ If the screen monitor turns off and self-diagnostic lamps light or flash If the self-diagnostic lamps light or flash in red, check the following before consulting the dealer where you...
Specifications Model name Frame color Screen size Aspect ratio Number of pixels displayed Number of colors displayed Effective screen size (W x H, Diagonally) Weight External dimensions (W x H x D) Power requirements Rated input current Compatible systems VIDEO A, VIDEO B input COMPONENT input Audio power output Operating conditions...
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Consult your dealer to see if other options are available. Notice on transportation This Monitor is precision equipment and needs dedicated packing material for transportation. Never use any packing material supplied from other than JVC or JVC-authorized dealers. GM-V42S GM-V42PCE/GM-V42PCEB BNC terminal x 3 Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω...
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Specifications Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) • Y/C terminal Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) • MAKE terminal Pin number Signal name SW DET Dimensions Top view Front view (Continued) • RS-232C terminal This is a female type connector. 4 3 2 1 Pin number •...