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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR
INSTRUCTIONS
GM-X50U
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and the Serial
No. which is located on the rear panel of the
cabinet. Retain this information for future
reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
MENU INPUT
LCT1601-001A
Cover_GM_X50[US].p65 3 04.1.27, 8:38 AM
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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-X50U 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 FCC NOTICE CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ
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– When the product is used on a cart, care should be taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces which may cause the product and cart to overturn, damaging equipment or causing possible injury to the operator. – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, r
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Parts Identification Monitor: Front View 12 MENU MENU INPUT INPUT MENU INPUT Bottom View 345 6 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 “COMPO./RGB B” correctly on the menu (see page green. It glows orange in standby mode. 20). 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 37) 6 button (pag
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Monitor: Rear Views 1 1 2 3 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 1 VIDEO A terminals (page 11) 3 COMPONENT/RGB B input terminals (page 11) 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,
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Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 2 1 2 3 OPTION SPEAKER OUT R L EXTERNAL INTERNAL 4 5 6 7 8 OUT AUDIO L MAKE R IN RS-232C WIRED RGB A REMOTE AUDIO AC IN POWER 1 OPTION terminal (page 13) 5 REMOTE terminals (page 12) Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit (not RS-232C terminal (D-sub, 9 pin) supplied) when installing the Monitor vertically. Connect to the RS-232C terminal of a personal computer. For the control method using this terminal, consult an 2 SPEAKER OUT L/R t
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Remote Control 12 RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT OFF POWER ON 3 OFF POWER ON DISPLAY ASPECT DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT 49 COMPO. 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 12) 7 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Connect the remote control cable (not supplied) when Use these buttons to select menu items or make using this remote control as a wired remote control.
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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 2 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 installing the Monitor vertically, make sure the following: – Attach the external cooling fan unit to the Monitor. (See “Connecting the External Cooling Fan Unit“ on page 13.) – Set the speed of the internal cooling fan to “HIGH.” (See “Setting the Speed of the Internal Cooling Fan“ on page 25.) • 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 insta
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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 The following signals c
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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 Connection Diagrams AV 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 IN OUT Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD IN Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPONENT/RGB B When connecting another PC to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, set the “COMPO./RGB B” setting to “
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To audio input To RS-232C To monitor output To audio output Connections (Continued) Typical connections ❊ For connection, see “Connecting an External Control Unit” below. 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 OUT AUDIO L MAKE R IN RS-232C WIRED REMOTE RGB A AUDIO AC IN POWER Connecting an External Control Unit Whe
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External Speaker Connection External speakers (Ex. TS-C500SPG) Note: It is recommended to use the speaker unit—TS-C500SPG (not supplied) as the external speakers. You can also connect any speakers of the following specifications: • Impedance: Between 6 Ω and 8 Ω When using external • Power handling capacity: speakers, set this to More than 3 W EXTERNAL. To speaker To speaker input terminals input terminals Ferrite core (supplied) How to connect the cords Attach the supplied ferrite cores to the
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Basic Operations Daily Operations Rear View 1 Turn on the main power. Set the POWER switch on the rear 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 pow
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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 SHARPNES
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To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment Adjusting the Screen Size and Position bar The screen size and position can be adjusted. After step 3 on page 16, proceed as follows: Adjusted settings can be stored for each signal type; therefore, when the same signal comes in, the stored settings are 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” recalled. 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. • When adjusting the size, the size cannot be adjusted The Sub Menu for CONTRAST appears on the scre
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Video Adjustments (Continued) To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment 4 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to the bar item you want to adjust. After step 3 on page 17, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” Item Adjustment range 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. 1 H (horizontal) SIZE* –40 to +40 The Sub Menu for H SIZE appears on the screen. 1 H POSITION* Varies depending on other :+01 H SIZE settings ++ 1 V (vertical) SIZE* –40 to +40 3 Press 5/∞ to sel
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Adjusting the Color Temperature Changing the Aspect Ratio The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. The setting adjusted applies to all inputs. • You can change the aspect ratio by pressing ASPECT. (See page 15.) 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the MAIN MENU Monitor) to display the Main Menu. PICTURE ADJ. Cursor (3) SIZE/POSITION ADJ. MAIN MENU FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY PICTURE ADJ. Cursor (3) SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FU
