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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR
INSTRUCTIONS
GM-V42C
MENU INPUT
LCT1616-001A
© 2004 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 0204MKH-MW-VP
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INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this JVC Monitor. Before using the monitor, read this manual carefully so Model that you know how to use the Monitor correctly. Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems GM-V42C about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety precautions. Keep this manual where the user can see it easily. * Installation and removal require special expertise. Consult your product dealer for details. Contents Page Page Safety Precautions ...............
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Safety Precautions 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. 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 SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
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– Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at doors, plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. – For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
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Parts Identification Remote Control 12 RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 OFF POWER ON OFF POWER ON DISPLAY ASPECT DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO.49 A /(RGB B) VIDEO INPUT SELECT B RGB A COMPO. MUTING VOLUME A /(RGB B) 5 VIDEO B RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT 6 p 7 8 MENU/EXIT 1 Remote control cable jack (page 11) 6 MUTING button (page 14) Connect the remote control cable (not supplied) when Use this button to turn off the volume immediately. using this remote control
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Monitor: Front View 12 MENU INPUT MENU INPUT 345 6 Bottom View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp 5 INPUT button (page 14) Point the front end of the wireless remote control toward Use this button to switch between inputs. here. To select the COMPONENT or RGB B input, you have to When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows set “RGB/COMPO.” correctly on the menu (see page 22). green. It glows orange in standby mode. 6 button (page 14) 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 39) Use this button to turn on a
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Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 6 9 7 L ( ( R 9 EXTERNAL 8 INTERNAL 1 2 3 4 5 OUT AUDIO L MAKE R IN RS-232C WIRED REMOTE POWER RGB A AUDIO AC IN 1 RGB A input terminals (page 11) 3 AUDIO OUT terminals (pin jack) (page 11) Connect to the audio input terminals of external Input terminal (D-sub, 15 pin) equipment such as an amplifier. Connect to the video output terminal of a personal computer. 4 AC IN terminal (page 11) Note: Connect the supplied power cord to this terminal. •
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9 p q VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO R R R Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD IN OUT IN Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPONENT/RGB B 9 VIDEO A terminals (option) (page 12) q COMPONENT/RGB B input terminals (option) (page 12) AUDIO (L/MONO, R) input terminals (pin jack) AUDIO (L/MONO, R) input terminals (pin jack) Connect these terminals to the audio input terminals of a Connect these terminals to the audio output terminals of VCR, etc. the other equipment. VIDEO IN terminal (BNC) G, B,
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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 1 • Batteries (AA/R6P) x 2 • Ferrite core x 1 Installing the Batteries Put the batteries in the remote control as follows. If the remote control has become erratic in operation, change the batteries. 1 Remove the back cover. While pushing the release lever on
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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. • When installing the Monitor, refer also to the user manual for each option to use. Do not tilt the Monitor rightward, leftward, or backward. • Route the power cord and connection cables along wall or floor corner
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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. • To unplug a cord, be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after having finished all other connections. • Refer also to the user manual of each piece of equipment. Available Signals Video signals (option) The following
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To audio input To RS-232C To monitor output To audio output Connection Diagrams Typical connections ❊ For connection, see page 13. Personal computer Personal computer (used as the playback source) (used to control the Monitor) Remote control (supplied) Amplifier, etc. Cable with stereo mini jacks (not supplied) Power cord (supplied) ❊ To a wall outlet Ferrite core • Make sure to attach the ferrite core to the power cord. See also page 8. OUT AUDIO L MAKE R IN RS-232C WIRED RGB A REMOTE AUDIO AC
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To video output To audio output To S-video output To video output To audio output To video output To audio output Connections (Continued) Optional connections VCR 1 DVD player, etc. VCR 2 (used as the playback source) (used as the playback source) (used as the playback source) VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO R R R Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD IN OUT IN Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPONENT/RGB B When connecting another PC to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, set the “RGB/COMPO.” sett
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OPTION 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). • Select the input. Preparation: “REMOTE SWITCH” should be set correctly to select your desired input (see page 27). Notes: • There is no remote control on/off switch. When a plug is inser
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Basic Operations Daily Operations Rear View 1 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. • If you have turned off the Monitor not by using POWER ON on the remote control (or on the front panel), but by using the POWER switch, setting the power switch to “| (on)” lights the power lamp green and turns the Monitor on. 2 Turn on the power. Press POWER ON on the remote control to turn the power on. The
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Changing the Aspect Ratio With this Monitor, you can select among three types of wide screens (FULL, ZOOM, and PANORAMIC) in addition to the REGULAR screen of conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. Press ASPECT to select the screen size. Each time you press the button, the screen size changes as follows: RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REGULAR FULL PANORAMIC ZOOM OFF POWER ON DISPLAY ASPECT REGULAR: Displays at conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO. A /(RGB B) VIDEO B RGB A MUTING VOLUME
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Video Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. MAIN MENU PICTURE ADJ. Cursor (3) SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY MENU INPUT ENTER: SELECT: EXIT: MENU 2 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to MENU INPUT “PICTURE ADJ.” 3 Press 3 to display the Picture Adjustment Menu. VIDEO A PICTURE ADJ. : +01 CONTRAST 2 / 3 5 / MENU BRIGHT : 00 CHROMA : –02 PHASE : 00 SHARPNESS
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To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment 3 Press 3 to display the Size/Position bar Adjustment Menu. After step 3 on page 16, proceed as follows: SIZE/POSITION ADJ. 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” H SIZE : +01 H POSITION : 00 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. V SIZE : –02 V POSITION : 00 The Sub Menu for CONTRAST appears on the screen. DOT CLOCK : 00 * CLOCK PHASE : 00 sub menu :+01 CONTRAST reset – + ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU * Appearing and being adjustable only w
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Video Adjustments (Continued) To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar After step 3 on page 17, 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 H SIZE appears on the screen. H SIZE :+01 ++ 3 Press 5/∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the Sub Menu changes as MENU INPUT follows: H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE CLOCK PHASE DOT CLOCK V POSITION MENU INPUT 4 Press 2/3 to adjust t
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Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the White Balance The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. G GAIN, B GAIN and R GAIN can be finely adjusted separately for “HIGH” and “LOW” settings of the color temperature. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 1 On the remote control: MAIN MENU Press MENU/EXIT while holding PICTURE ADJ. Cursor (3) SIZE/POSITION ADJ. VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY On the Monitor: ENTER: SELECT: E
