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PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR
INSTRUCTIONS
GM-V42UG
GM-V42UB
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 POWER
LCT1389-001B
Cover_GM_V42[US] 3 03.6.26, 4:51 PM
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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-V42UG about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the GM-V42UB safety precautions. Keep this manual where the user can see it easily. * Installation and removal require special expertise. Consult your product dealer for details. This instruction manual refers to the GM-V4
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Safety Precautions FCC NOTICE GM-V42UG 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 freq
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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 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) 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 wi
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Monitor: Front View 12 MENU INPUT POWER MENU INPUT POWER 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 POWER button (page 14) 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 39) Use this b
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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 RGB A REMOTE AUDIO AC IN POWER 1 RGB A input terminals (page 11) 3 AUDIO OUT terminals (pin jack) (page 11) Connect to the audio input terminals of external • 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) • AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack) Connect the supplied power cord to this te
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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 (page 12) q COMPONENT/RGB B input terminals (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, R, HD/Cs,
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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 (Only for GM-V42UG) 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 t
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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. • 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 can be input to this Monitor: • VIDEO A and VIDEO B terminals accept — NTSC, PAL M, and PAL N signals.
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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 to control the Monitor) Remote control (used as the playback source) (supplied) Amplifier, etc. Cable with stereo mini jacks (not supplied) Power cord (supplied) ❊ To a wall outlet Ferrite core (supplied to GM-V42UG) • Make sure to attach the ferrite core to the power cord. See also page 8. OUT AUDIO L MAKE R IN RS-232C WIRED
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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) 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 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.” setting to
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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 glows orange. 2 Turn on the power. Press POWER ON on the remote control to turn the power on. The POWER lamp changes to glow green. • You can also use the POWER on the front panel (lower right) to turn on the Monitor. 3 Select an input. Select the desired input by pressing INPUT SELECT (VIDEO A, VIDEO B, COMPO./(RGB B) and RGB
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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 For video adjustments, use menus. You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations. • Refer also to “Menu Classifications” on pages 34 and 36. 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. MENU INPUT POWER MAIN MENU PICTURE ADJ. Cursor (3) SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY MENU INPUT POWER ENTER: SELECT: EXIT: MENU 2 Pres
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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 POWER follows: H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE CLOCK PHASE DOT CLOCK V POSITION MENU INPUT POWER 4 Press 2/3
