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JVC VM-4200 Instructions Manual

JVC VM-4200 Instructions Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR
INSTRUCTIONS
VM-4200
MENU INPUT
LCT1499-001A

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  • Page 1 PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR INSTRUCTIONS VM-4200 MENU INPUT LCT1499-001A...

  • Page 3: 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 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions EUROPE EMC STANDARD NOTICE 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 APPARATUS.
  • Page 5 – 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 6: 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/off the Monitor.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Monitor: Rear Views

    Monitor. 6 OPTION terminal This terminal cannot be used. 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 9 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 10: Preparations

    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 (Use the one matching the wall outlet.) •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Precautions • 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. • When installing the Monitor, refer also to the user manual for each option to use. Do not tilt the Monitor rightward, leftward, or backward.

  • Page 12: Connections

    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. •...

  • Page 13: 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 14 Connections (Continued) The terminals on this page are optional. To input video, S-video, and component signals, AV connections you need to install video input unit (IF-C42P1G), which is separately purchased. 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.”...
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 glows orange.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 For video adjustments, use menus. You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations. •...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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/∞...

  • Page 21: 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 22 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.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 “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.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.

  • Page 27: Confirming The Use Time

    Confirming the Use Time You can confirm the hours of use on the Setup Menu. This may be necessary when you ask for any service. 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 28: 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 “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.

  • Page 29: Setting The Remote-Controllable Input

    Setting the Remote-Controllable Input This function is available only when the optional video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is installed. 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 30: 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 “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Preventing 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 “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 “REMOTE SWITCH” does not appear on the menu unless the video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is separately purchased and installed.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 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 38: Setup Menu

    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...
  • Page 39 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.)

  • Page 40: 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 41: Self-Diagnostic Indication

    Self-diagnostic Report Sheet Store name where you purchased the Monitor Model Name: Plasma Display Monitor VM-4200 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...

  • Page 42: 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. VM-4200 Silver Type 42 wide format 16:9 (Wide format) 852 (H) x 480 (V) 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB)
  • Page 43 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. VM-4200 BNC terminal x 3 Y: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω...
  • Page 44 Specifications (Continued) 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 © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED • RS-232C terminal This is a female type connector.

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