JVC GM X50U manual

INSTR UCTIONS 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 PLASMA DISPLA Y MONIT OR LCT1601-001A Cover_GM_X50[US].p65 04.1.27, 8:38 AM 3[...]

1 INSTR UCTIONS Model GM-X50U Thank you f or purchasing this JVC Monitor . Before using the monitor , read this manual carefully so that you kno w how to use the Monitor correctly . Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety precautions. K eep this manual where the user can see [...]

2 Safety Precautions FCC NO TICE CA UTION: Changes or modifications not appro ved b y JVC could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. NO TE: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class A digital de vice, pursuant to P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab le pro[...]

3 – When the product is used on a car t, care should be tak en to avoid quic k stops , excessiv e f orce, and une ven surf aces which may cause the product and car t to ov er turn, damaging equipment or causing possible injury to the operator . – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided f or ventilation. These ensure reliab le operation o[...]

4 Monitor: Front View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp Point the front end of the wir eless remote contr ol toward here. When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows green. It glows orange in standby mode. 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 37) These lamps light/flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor . 3 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these b[...]

5 Monitor: Rear Views 1 1 VIDEO A terminals (page 11) 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. VIDEO OUT terminal (BNC) Connect this terminal to the video input terminal of another monitor[...]

6 Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 2 1 OPTION terminal (page 13) Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit (not supplied) when installing the Monitor vertically . 2 SPEAKER OUT L/R terminals (page 13) Connect external speakers, such as unique JVC speakers (not supplied), etc. 3 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL (built-in speaker/external s[...]

7 Remote Control 7 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these buttons to select menu items or make adjustments. 8 MENU/EXIT button Use this button to display or erase menus. While a sub-menu is displayed, pressing this button will move you one screen back to the pr eceding menu. 9 ASPECT button (page 15) Use this button to switch between aspect ratios. Each[...]

8 Preparations Checking the Accessories The following accessories are included with the Monitor . Check for them. If any item is missing, please contact the dealer wher e 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 r[...]

9 Precautions • When installing the Monitor vertically , make sure the follo wing: – 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 in[...]

10 Precautions • Before making connections, turn of f all the equipment. • Use a cord whose plugs ar e correctly matching for the terminals on this Monitor and the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. • T o unplug a cord, be sur e to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after[...]

11 Connection Diagrams VIDEO A VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO B AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO IN Y/C IN COMPONENT/RGB B VIDEO Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD AUDIO L/MONO R A V connections VCR 1 (used as the pla yback source) VCR 2 (used as the playbac k source) DVD player , etc . (used as the pla yback source) T o video output T o audio output T o video output T[...]

12 Connecting an External Control Unit When connecting the external control unit to the MAKE terminal, you can operate the following functions thr ough the MAKE terminal; • T urn on or off the Monitor . Preparation: The POWER switch on the r ear must be set to “ | (on) ” (so that the Monitor is in standby mode). • Select the input. Preparat[...]

13 Connecting the External Cooling Fan Unit When installing this Monitor vertically , it is requir ed to attach the external cooling fan unit (not supplied). Note: • When installing this Monitor vertically , it is also requir ed to set the speed of the internal cooling fan to “ HIGH ” (see page 25). • If you install the Monitor in such a wa[...]

14 Basic Operations Daily Operations 1 T ur n 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 of f the Monitor not by using POWER ON on the remote contr ol (or on the front panel), but by using the POWER switch, setting [...]

15 Changing the Aspect Ratio Precautions for using the screen mode switching function • This Monitor features a scr een mode switching (aspect ratio change) function. If you select a mode differ ent in aspect ratio from softwar e such as TV programs, the pictur e may look differ ent from original pictur e. Be aware of this point when you are sele[...]

16 Video Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ PICTURE ADJ. ” 3 Pr ess 3 to display the Picture Adjustment Menu. 4 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to the item you want t[...]

17 T o make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar 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. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the Sub M[...]

18 Video Adjustments (Continued) T o 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 scr een. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time yo[...]

19 PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU Adjusting the Color T emperature The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ FUNCTION SELECT . ” 3 Press 3 to display the Functio[...]

20 Video Adjustments (Continued) Setting the Receivable Signal T ypes Y ou can set the receivable signal types. Normally , select “ AUTO. ” A common setting will apply to both the VIDEO A input and the VIDEO B input, and a differ ent setting will apply to the COMPONENT input. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu.[...]

21 Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings Y ou can reset all the Function Selection Menu settings at a time. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ FUNCTION SELECT . ” 3 Press 3 to display the Function Selection Menu. * 1 “ ASPECT ” does not appear when 720/[...]

22 Other Convenient Functions Showing On-screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen. • Y ou can also show these information by pressing DISPLA Y on the remote contr ol. (See page 14.) 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ ST A TUS D[...]

23 Showing the On-screen When Changing the Input Mode W ith this function, you can see the selected input mode and signal type when changing the input mode. 1 On the remote contr ol: Press VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press 2 while holding MENU to display the Setup Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the [...]

24 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 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 contr ol unit. 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Men[...]

25 Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Setting the Speed of the Internal Cooling Fan Set the speed of the internal cooling fan to “HIGH” when installing the Monitor vertically , so that the internal heat o[...]

26 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Setting the Clock and the Power On/Off Timer Y ou can turn the Monitor on and off automatically with the Power On/Off timer . • Since you cannot use the timer functions without setting the clock, set the clock at first. • Setting the Clock Y ou can also adjust the clock with the following procedure. 1 O[...]

27 • Using the P ower On/Off Timer Select the item you want to set in step 3 in “ Setting the Clock ” (page 26) and follow the instructions below . POWER-ON SET Y ou can activate/deactivate the Power-On T imer . Press 2 / 3 to select “ ON ” or “ OFF . ” ON : The Monitor automatically turns on at the time set in “ POWER-ON TIME. ” [...]

28 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ POWER SA VE ” (on the second page). • The Setup Menu consists of two pages. If[...]

29 T o reset the Color -Reverse setting After step 2 on the left column, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ reset. ” 2 Press 3 . The confirmation screen appears. 3 Press 3 again to reset the setting. T o cancel the reset, press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor). Notes: • The Color-Reverse function r equires con[...]

30 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 3 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to select the item you want to set and set the item as follows. REFRESH Y ou can activate/deactivate the function manually . ?[...]

31 Cursor ( 3 ) Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU all reset STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU reset 3 Press 3 . Th[...]

32 PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU COLOR TEMP. ASPECT SIGNAL MODE COMPO./RGB B SYNC TERM. reset FUNCTION SELECT ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : HIGH : PANORAMIC : AUTO : RGB B : HIGH VIDEO A NTSC H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE V POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE sub menu reset ADJUST: SIZE/POSI[...]

33 PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. CHROMA* 1 Adjusts the color density of the pictur e. PHASE* 2 Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar . reset Resets the Picture Adju[...]

34 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN sub menu reset ADJUST: WHITE BALANCE:HIGH SELECT: EXIT: MENU : 000 : 001 : 002 : 000 R GAIN :+001 G GAIN : – 002 B GAIN + – + – + – + – PIXEL SHIFT POWE[...]

35 ST A TUS DISPLA Y : See page 23. Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs ar e switched. CONTROL LOCK: See page 23. Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. REMOTE SWITCH: See page 24. Set the selectable input terminals when controlling the Monito[...]

36 T roubleshooting Solutions to common problems r elated to the Monitor ar e described here. If none of the solutions pr esented here solves the problem, unplug the Monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center . P ower is not supplied. P ower is suddenl y turned on or off. Video image does not appear , or audio sound does not occur .[...]

37 Self-diagnostic Indication When something abnormal occurs with the Monitor , this function informs you of the condition of the Monitor with self-diagnostic lamps, allowing for smooth service work. ❑ If the screen monitor turns off and self-diagnostic lamps light or flash If the self-diagnostic lamps light or flash in r ed, check the following [...]

38 Specifications General Model name GM-X50U F rame color Silver Screen size T ype 50 wide format Aspect ratio 16:9 (Wide format) Number of pix els displa yed 1366 (H) x 768 (V) Number of colors displa yed 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB) Eff ective screen size 110.7 cm x 62.2 cm (43 9/16” x 24 7/16”), 127 cm (50”) (W x H, Diagonall[...]

39 * T o use the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals either as the COMPONENT input terminal or as the RGB B input terminal, you need to set “COMPO./RGB B” correctly (see page 20). • For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized, omitted or composed, and may be mor e or less differ ent from actual pr oducts. • Design[...]

40 Specifications (Continued) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) • Y/C terminal • RS-232C terminal This is a female type connector . Pin number Signal name 1 GND (Y) 2 GND (C) 3Y 4C Pin number Signal name 1 DCD 2R D 3T D 4 DTR 5 GND Pin number Signal name 6 DSR 7R T S 8 CTS 9R I 4 3 2 1 9 8 5 7 6 Side view T op view Front view Dimens[...]

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1 ENGLISH INSTR UCTIONS Model GM-X50E Thank you f or purchasing this JVC Monitor . Before using the monitor , read this manual carefully so that you kno w how to use the Monitor correctly . Refer to this man ual whenev er questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and obser ve the saf ety precautions. K eep this manual where the u[...]

2 Safety Precautions EUROPE EMC ST AND ARD NO TICE W arning: This is a class A product. In a domestic en vironment this product ma y cause radio interf erence in which case the user ma y be required to take adequate measure . IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS T O RAIN,[...]

3 ENGLISH – F or United Kingdom: This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded po wer outlet. If you are unab le to inser t the plug into the outlet, contact y our electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not def eat the saf ety pur pose of the grounded plug. – P ower-supply cords should be routed [...]

4 Monitor: Front View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp Point the front end of the wir eless remote contr ol toward here. When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows green. It glows orange in standby mode. 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 37) These lamps light/flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor . 3 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these b[...]

5 ENGLISH Monitor: Rear Views 1 1 VIDEO A terminals (page 11) 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. VIDEO OUT terminal (BNC) Connect this terminal to the video input terminal of another[...]

6 Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 2 1 OPTION terminal (page 13) Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit (not supplied) when installing the Monitor vertically . 2 SPEAKER OUT L/R terminals (page 13) Connect external speakers, such as unique JVC speakers (not supplied), etc. 3 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL (built-in speaker/external s[...]

7 ENGLISH Remote Control 7 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these buttons to select menu items or make adjustments. 8 MENU/EXIT button Use this button to display or erase menus. While a sub-menu is displayed, pressing this button will move you one screen back to the pr eceding menu. 9 ASPECT button (page 15) Use this button to switch between aspect rati[...]

8 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.) • Batteries (AA/R6P) x 2 • Ferrite core x 2 Installing t[...]

9 ENGLISH Precautions • When installing the Monitor vertically , make sure the f ollowing: – 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.) •[...]

10 Precautions • Before making connections, turn of f all the equipment. • Use a cord whose plugs ar e correctly matching for the terminals on this Monitor and the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. • T o unplug a cord, be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after [...]

11 ENGLISH Connection Diagrams VIDEO A VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO B AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO IN Y/C IN COMPONENT/RGB B VIDEO Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD AUDIO L/MONO R A V connections VCR 1 (used as the pla yback source) VCR 2 (used as the playbac k source) DVD player , etc . (used as the pla yback source) T o video output T o audio output T o video [...]

12 Connections (Continued) VIDEO DISPLAY OFF POWER RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ON ASPECT MUTING MENU/EXIT VOLUME A COMPO. /(RGB B) BR G B A INPUT SELECT ❊ AC IN AUDIO L OUT R RGB A AUDIO IN REMOTE RS-232C WIRED MAKE POWER T ypical connections P ersonal computer (used as the pla yback source) P ersonal computer (used to control the Monitor) Cabl[...]

13 ENGLISH External Speaker Connection How to connect the cords Note: It is recommended to use the speaker unit—TS-C500SPG (not supplied) as the external speakers. Y ou can also connect any speakers of the following specifications: • Impedance: Between 6 Ω and 8 Ω • Power handling capacity: More than 3 W ª · ª · When using e xter nal [...]

14 Basic Operations Daily Operations 1 T ur n 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 of f the Monitor not by using POWER ON on the remote contr ol (or on the front panel), but by using the POWER switch, setting th[...]

15 ENGLISH Changing the Aspect Ratio Precautions for using the screen mode switching function • This Monitor features a scr een mode switching (aspect ratio change) function. If you select a mode differ ent in aspect ratio from softwar e such as TV programs, the pictur e may look differ ent from original pictur e. Be aware of this point when you [...]

16 Video Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “PICTURE ADJ.” 3 Pr ess 3 to display the Picture Adjustment Menu. 4 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to the item you want to [...]

17 ENGLISH T o make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar 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. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the[...]

18 Video Adjustments (Continued) T o 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 scr een. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you [...]

19 ENGLISH PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU Adjusting the Color T emperature The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “FUNCTION SELECT .” 3 Press 3 to display the F[...]

20 Video Adjustments (Continued) Setting the Receivable Signal T ypes Y ou can set the receivable signal types. Normally , select “AUTO.” A common setting will apply to both the VIDEO A input and the VIDEO B input, and a differ ent setting will apply to the COMPONENT input. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2[...]

21 ENGLISH Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings Y ou can reset all the Function Selection Menu settings at a time. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “FUNCTION SELECT .” 3 Press 3 to display the Function Selection Menu. * 1 “ASPECT” does not appear when [...]

22 Other Convenient Functions Showing On-screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen. • Y ou can also show these information by pressing DISPLA Y on the remote contr ol. (See page 14.) 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ST A TUS DI[...]

23 ENGLISH Showing the On-screen When Changing the Input Mode W ith this function, you can see the selected input mode and signal type when changing the input mode. 1 On the remote contr ol: Press VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press 2 while holding MENU to display the Setup Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to m[...]

24 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 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 contr ol unit. 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Men[...]

25 ENGLISH Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Setting the Speed of the Internal Cooling Fan Set the speed of the internal cooling fan to “HIGH” when installing the Monitor vertically , so that the interna[...]

26 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Setting the Clock and the Power On/Off Timer Y ou can turn the Monitor on and off automatically with the Power On/Off timer . • Since you cannot use the timer functions without setting the clock, set the clock at first. • Setting the Clock Y ou can also adjust the clock with the following procedure. 1 O[...]

27 ENGLISH • Using the P ower On/Off Timer Select the item you want to set in step 3 in “Setting the Clock” (page 26) and follow the instructions below . POWER-ON SET Y ou can activate/deactivate the Power-On T imer . Press 2 / 3 to select “ON” or “OFF .” ON : The Monitor automatically turns on at the time set in “POWER-ON TIME.” [...]

28 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “POWER SA VE” (on the second page). • The Setup Menu consists of two pages. If y[...]

29 ENGLISH T o reset the Color -Reverse setting After step 2 on the left column, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “reset.” 2 Press 3 . The confirmation screen appears. 3 Press 3 again to reset the setting. T o cancel the reset, press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor). Note: • The Color-Reverse function r equir [...]

30 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 3 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to select the item you want to set and set the item as follows. REFRESH Y ou can activate/deactivate the function manually . ?[...]

31 ENGLISH Cursor ( 3 ) Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU all reset STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU reset 3 Pres[...]

32 PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU COLOR TEMP. ASPECT SIGNAL MODE COMPO./RGB B SYNC TERM. reset FUNCTION SELECT ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : HIGH : PANORAMIC : AUTO : RGB B : HIGH VIDEO A NTSC H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE V POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE sub menu reset ADJUST: SIZE/POSI[...]

33 ENGLISH PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. CHROMA* 1 Adjusts the color density of the pictur e. PHASE* 2 Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar . reset Resets the Pict[...]

34 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN sub menu reset ADJUST: WHITE BALANCE:HIGH SELECT: EXIT: MENU : 000 : 001 : 002 : 000 R GAIN :+001 G GAIN : – 002 B GAIN + – + – + – + – PIXEL SHIFT POWE[...]

35 ENGLISH ST A TUS DISPLA Y : See page 23. Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs ar e switched. CONTROL LOCK: See page 23. Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. REMOTE SWITCH: See page 24. Set the selectable input terminals when controlling th[...]

36 T roubleshooting Solutions to common problems r elated to the Monitor ar e described here. If none of the solutions pr esented here solves the problem, unplug the Monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center . P ower is not supplied. P ower is suddenl y turned on or off. Video image does not appear , or audio sound does not occur .[...]

37 ENGLISH Self-diagnostic Indication When something abnormal occurs with the Monitor , this function informs you of the condition of the Monitor with self-diagnostic lamps, allowing for smooth service work. ❑ If the screen monitor turns off and self-diagnostic lamps light or flash If the self-diagnostic lamps light or flash in r ed, check the fo[...]

38 Specifications General Model name GM-X50E F rame color Silver Screen size T ype 50 wide format Aspect ratio 16:9 (Wide format) Number of pix els displa yed 1366 (H) x 768 (V) Number of colors displa yed 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB) Eff ective screen size 110.7 cm x 62.2 cm, 127 cm (W x H, Diagonally) W eight 50 k g External dimensi[...]

39 ENGLISH * T o use the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals either as the COMPONENT input terminal or as the RGB B input terminal, you need to set “COMPO./RGB B” correctly (see page 20). • For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized, omitted or composed, and may be mor e or less differ ent from actual pr oducts. ?[...]

40 Specifications (Continued) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) • Y/C terminal • RS-232C terminal This is a female type connector . Pin number Signal name 1 GND (Y) 2 GND (C) 3Y 4C Pin number Signal name 1 DCD 2R D 3T D 4 DTR 5 GND Pin number Signal name 6 DSR 7R T S 8 CTS 9R I 4 3 2 1 9 8 5 7 6 Side view T op view Front view Dimens[...]

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1 ENGLISH INSTR UCTIONS Model GM-X50S Thank you f or purchasing this JVC Monitor . Before using the monitor , read this manual carefully so that you kno w how to use the Monitor correctly . Refer to this man ual whenev er questions or prob lems about operation arise. Be sure to read and obser ve the saf ety precautions. K eep this manual where the [...]

2 Safety Precautions EUROPE EMC ST AND ARD NO TICE W arning: This is a class A product. In a domestic en vironment this product ma y cause radio interf erence in which case the user ma y be required to take adequate measure . IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS T O RAIN,[...]

3 ENGLISH – F or United Kingdom: This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded po wer outlet. If you are unab le to inser t the plug into the outlet, contact y our electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not def eat the saf ety pur pose of the grounded plug. – P ower-supply cords should be routed [...]

4 Monitor: Front View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp Point the front end of the wir eless remote contr ol toward here. When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows green. It glows orange in standby mode. 2 Self-diagnostic lamps (page 37) These lamps light/flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor . 3 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these b[...]

5 ENGLISH Monitor: Rear Views 1 1 VIDEO A terminals (page 11) 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. VIDEO OUT terminal (BNC) Connect this terminal to the video input terminal of another[...]

6 Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 2 1 OPTION terminal (page 13) Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit (not supplied) when installing the Monitor vertically . 2 SPEAKER OUT L/R terminals (page 13) Connect external speakers, such as unique JVC speakers (not supplied), etc. 3 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL (built-in speaker/external s[...]

7 ENGLISH Remote Control 7 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these buttons to select menu items or make adjustments. 8 MENU/EXIT button Use this button to display or erase menus. While a sub-menu is displayed, pressing this button will move you one screen back to the pr eceding menu. 9 ASPECT button (page 15) Use this button to switch between aspect rati[...]

8 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 (3 for Australia) (Use the one matching the wall outlet.) • Batteries (AA/R6P) x 2 • BNC-RCA con[...]

9 ENGLISH Precautions • When installing the Monitor vertically , make sure the f ollowing: – 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.) •[...]

10 Precautions • Before making connections, turn of f all the equipment. • Use a cord whose plugs ar e correctly matching for the terminals on this Monitor and the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. • T o unplug a cord, be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after [...]

11 ENGLISH Connection Diagrams VIDEO A VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO B AUDIO L/MONO R VIDEO IN Y/C IN COMPONENT/RGB B VIDEO Y/G Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs VD AUDIO L/MONO R A V connections VCR 1 (used as the pla yback source) VCR 2 (used as the playbac k source) DVD player , etc . (used as the pla yback source) T o video output T o audio output T o video [...]

12 Connections (Continued) VIDEO DISPLAY OFF POWER RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ON ASPECT MUTING MENU/EXIT VOLUME A COMPO. /(RGB B) BR G B A INPUT SELECT ❊ AC IN AUDIO L OUT R RGB A AUDIO IN REMOTE RS-232C WIRED MAKE POWER T ypical connections P ersonal computer (used as the pla yback source) P ersonal computer (used to control the Monitor) Cabl[...]

13 ENGLISH External Speaker Connection How to connect the cords Note: It is recommended to use the speaker unit—TS-C500SPG (not supplied) as the external speakers. Y ou can also connect any speakers of the following specifications: • Impedance: Between 6 Ω and 8 Ω • Power handling capacity: More than 3 W ª · ª · When using e xter nal [...]

14 Basic Operations Daily Operations 1 T ur n 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 of f the Monitor not by using POWER ON on the remote contr ol (or on the front panel), but by using the POWER switch, setting th[...]

15 ENGLISH Changing the Aspect Ratio Precautions for using the screen mode switching function • This Monitor features a scr een mode switching (aspect ratio change) function. If you select a mode differ ent in aspect ratio from softwar e such as TV programs, the pictur e may look differ ent from original pictur e. Be aware of this point when you [...]

16 Video Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “PICTURE ADJ.” 3 Pr ess 3 to display the Picture Adjustment Menu. 4 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to the item you want to [...]

17 ENGLISH T o make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar 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. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you press the button, the[...]

18 Video Adjustments (Continued) T o 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 scr een. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you [...]

19 ENGLISH PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU Adjusting the Color T emperature The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “FUNCTION SELECT .” 3 Press 3 to display the F[...]

20 Video Adjustments (Continued) Setting the Receivable Signal T ypes Y ou can set the receivable signal types. Normally , select “AUTO.” A common setting will apply to both the VIDEO A input and the VIDEO B input, and a differ ent setting will apply to the COMPONENT input. 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2[...]

21 ENGLISH Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings Y ou can reset all the Function Selection Menu settings at a time. 1 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “FUNCTION SELECT .” 3 Press 3 to display the Function Selection Menu. * 1 “ASPECT” does not appear when [...]

22 Other Convenient Functions Showing On-screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen. • Y ou can also show these information by pressing DISPLA Y on the remote contr ol. (See page 14.) 1 Pr ess MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “ST A TUS DI[...]

23 ENGLISH Showing the On-screen When Changing the Input Mode W ith this function, you can see the selected input mode and signal type when changing the input mode. 1 On the remote contr ol: Press VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press 2 while holding MENU to display the Setup Menu. 2 Press 5 / ∞ to m[...]

24 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 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 contr ol unit. 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess VOLUME – while holding MENU/ EXIT to display the Setup Men[...]

25 ENGLISH Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Setting the Speed of the Internal Cooling Fan Set the speed of the internal cooling fan to “HIGH” when installing the Monitor vertically , so that the interna[...]

26 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Setting the Clock and the Power On/Off Timer Y ou can turn the Monitor on and off automatically with the Power On/Off timer . • Since you cannot use the timer functions without setting the clock, set the clock at first. • Setting the Clock Y ou can also adjust the clock with the following procedure. 1 O[...]

27 ENGLISH • Using the P ower On/Off Timer Select the item you want to set in step 3 in “Setting the Clock” (page 26) and follow the instructions below . POWER-ON SET Y ou can activate/deactivate the Power-On T imer . Press 2 / 3 to select “ON” or “OFF .” ON : The Monitor automatically turns on at the time set in “POWER-ON TIME.” [...]

28 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Cursor ( 3 ) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “POWER SA VE” (on the second page). • The Setup Menu consists of two pages. If y[...]

29 ENGLISH T o reset the Color -Reverse setting After step 2 on the left column, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “reset.” 2 Press 3 . The confirmation screen appears. 3 Press 3 again to reset the setting. T o cancel the reset, press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor). Note: • The Color-Reverse function r equir [...]

30 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Other Convenient Functions (Continued) 3 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to select the item you want to set and set the item as follows. REFRESH Y ou can activate/deactivate the function manually . ?[...]

31 ENGLISH Cursor ( 3 ) Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU all reset STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW Are you sure? "YES" then key. "NO" then key. MENU reset 3 Pres[...]

32 PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU COLOR TEMP. ASPECT SIGNAL MODE COMPO./RGB B SYNC TERM. reset FUNCTION SELECT ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : HIGH : PANORAMIC : AUTO : RGB B : HIGH VIDEO A NTSC H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE V POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE sub menu reset ADJUST: SIZE/POSI[...]

33 ENGLISH PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. CHROMA* 1 Adjusts the color density of the pictur e. PHASE* 2 Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar . reset Resets the Pict[...]

34 STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE FAN SPEED WHITE BALANCE TIMER SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i : LOW R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN sub menu reset ADJUST: WHITE BALANCE:HIGH SELECT: EXIT: MENU : 000 : 001 : 002 : 000 R GAIN :+001 G GAIN : – 002 B GAIN + – + – + – + – PIXEL SHIFT POWE[...]

35 ENGLISH ST A TUS DISPLA Y : See page 23. Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs ar e switched. CONTROL LOCK: See page 23. Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. REMOTE SWITCH: See page 24. Set the selectable input terminals when controlling th[...]

36 T roubleshooting Solutions to common problems r elated to the Monitor ar e described here. If none of the solutions pr esented here solves the problem, unplug the Monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center . P ower is not supplied. P ower is suddenl y turned on or off. Video image does not appear , or audio sound does not occur .[...]

37 ENGLISH Self-diagnostic Indication When something abnormal occurs with the Monitor , this function informs you of the condition of the Monitor with self-diagnostic lamps, allowing for smooth service work. ❑ If the screen monitor turns off and self-diagnostic lamps light or flash If the self-diagnostic lamps light or flash in r ed, check the fo[...]

38 Specifications General Model name GM-X50S F rame color Silver Screen size T ype 50 wide format Aspect ratio 16:9 (Wide format) Number of pix els displa yed 1366 (H) x 768 (V) Number of colors displa yed 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB) Eff ective screen size 110.7 cm x 62.2 cm, 127 cm (W x H, Diagonally) W eight 50 k g External dimensi[...]

39 ENGLISH * T o use the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals either as the COMPONENT input terminal or as the RGB B input terminal, you need to set “COMPO./RGB B” correctly (see page 20). • For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized, omitted or composed, and may be mor e or less differ ent from actual pr oducts. ?[...]

40 Specifications (Continued) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) • Y/C terminal • RS-232C terminal This is a female type connector . Pin number Signal name 1 GND (Y) 2 GND (C) 3Y 4C Pin number Signal name 1 DCD 2R D 3T D 4 DTR 5 GND Pin number Signal name 6 DSR 7R T S 8 CTS 9R I 4 3 2 1 9 8 5 7 6 Side view T op view Front view Dimens[...]

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