JVC GM-V42EB Instructions Manual

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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
GM-V42E
GM-V42EB
INSTRUCTIONS
MENU INPUT
LCT1595-001A-U

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  • Page 1 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 GM-V42E GM-V42EB INSTRUCTIONS MENU INPUT LCT1595-001A-U...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Changing the Resistance of the RGB B Input Terminals ... 23 • Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings .. 23 Thank you for purchasing this JVC Monitor. Before using the monitor, read this manual carefully so that you know how to use the Monitor correctly.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE...
  • Page 4 – 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.
  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    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 and off (on standby) the...
  • Page 6: Monitor: Front View

    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.
  • Page 7: Monitor: Rear Views

    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)
  • Page 8 VIDEO AUDIO 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.
  • Page 9: Preparations

    Attach the ferrite core to the AC IN end of the power cord. The instruction below applies only to the use in Holland. Gebruike batterijen: Ferrite core * Power cord * Not supplied to GM-V42EB Plug to AC IN...
  • Page 10: Installation

    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. •...
  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Precautions • Before making connections, turn off all the equipment. • Use a cord whose plugs are correctly matching for the terminals on this Monitor and the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. •...
  • Page 12: Connection Diagrams

    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.
  • Page 13 Connections (Continued) AV connections VCR 1 (used as the playback source) VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO A When connecting another PC to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, set the “RGB/COMPO.” setting to “RGB” (see page 22). To audio output To G output To B output Personal computer To R output...
  • Page 14 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). •...
  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    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 lights orange.
  • Page 16: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    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.
  • Page 17: Video Adjustments

    Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT COMPO. VIDEO MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Screen Size And Position

    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. : + 0 1 C O N T R A S T –...
  • Page 19 Video Adjustments MENU INPUT 2 / 3 MENU RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER DISPLAY INPUT SELECT VIDEO MUTING VOLUME 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/∞...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Color Temperature

    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 .
  • Page 21 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 “ASPECT” does not appear when 720/60p, 1080/60i (1035/60i), or 1080/50i signal is being input through the COMPONENT/RGB B input terminals.
  • Page 22: Changing The Aspect Ratio

    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 .
  • Page 23: Setting The Component/Rgb B Input

    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 “ASPECT” does not appear when 720/60p, 1080/60i (1035/60i), or 1080/50i signal is being input through the COMPONENT/RGB B input terminals.
  • Page 24: Changing The Resistance Of The Rgb B Input Terminals

    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.
  • Page 25: Other Convenient Functions

    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 Showing On-screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen. •...
  • Page 26: Confirming The Use Time And Model Name

    • The displayed value for the hours of use is divided by 100. To calculate the actual hours of use, multiply the displayed value by 100. • “GM-V42EB”will be shown as the model name if you use GM-V42EB. Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) once to exit from the menu operations.
  • Page 27: Prohibiting The Monitor's Button Operations

    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 (Continued) Prohibiting the Monitor’s Button Operations This function allows you to prohibit the button operations on the Monitor to prevent malfunction or avoid tampering.
  • Page 28: Setting The Remote-Controllable Input

    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. On the remote control: Press MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME –...
  • Page 29: Setting The Clock And The Power On/Off Timer

    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 (Continued) Setting the Clock and the Power On/Off Timer You can turn the Monitor on and off automatically with the Power On/Off timer.
  • Page 30: Using The Pixel Shift Function

    • 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.”...
  • Page 31: Reducing The Afterimage Effect

    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 (Continued) Reducing the Afterimage Effect If the same image (pattern) is continuously displayed on the screen for a long time, the area on the screen corresponding to the image may vary in brightness, leaving an afterimage on the screen.
  • Page 32: Refreshing The Screen

    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.”...
  • Page 33: Checking The Timer Battery

    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 (Continued) Checking the Timer Battery The timer clock works on the battery embedded in the Monitor. If the battery becomes weak or has already run out, a message appears on the TIMER, COLOR-REVERSE, and REFRESH menus.
  • Page 34: Resetting All The Setup Menu Settings

    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.
  • Page 35: Menu Classifications

    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 :...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    A D J U S T : S E L E C T : E X I T : M E N U The name of your Monitor (GM-V42E or GM-V42EB) will be shown. (Above illustration is an example when using GM- V42E.) (Continued)
  • Page 38 STATUS DISPLAY: See page 25. Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs are switched. CONTROL LOCK: See page 26. Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. REMOTE SWITCH: See page 27.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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 Power is not supplied. • Is the power cord disconnected? •Is the POWER switch turned on? Power is suddenly •Is the Power On/Off Timer activated?
  • Page 40: Self-Diagnostic Indication

    Self-diagnostic Report Sheet Store name where you purchased the Monitor Model Name: Plasma Display Monitor GM-V42E/GM-V42EB The self-diagnostic lamps light or flash as listed on the following table. Please give me immediate advice or service if necessary. NO. Lamp position TEMP.
  • Page 41: Specifications

    • IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. GM-V42E/GM-V42EB Silver Type 42 wide format 16:9 (Wide format) 852 (H) x 480 (V) 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB)
  • Page 42 • 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-V42E/GM-V42EB BNC terminal x 3 Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω...
  • Page 43 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 •...
  • Page 44 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0204MKH-MW-VP...

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