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JVC GM-P421U manual

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  • Page 1

    INSTR UCTIONS GM-P421U GM-P420UG 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 PLASMA DISPLA Y MONIT OR LCT1071-001B Cover.GM-P420[US]f 02.5.14, 4:56 PM 3[...]

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    Cover.GM-P420[US]f 02.4.1, 2:32 PM 4[...]

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    1 INSTR UCTIONS Model GM-P421U GM-P420UG 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 . Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety precautions. Keep this manual where the user [...]

  • Page 4

    2 Safety Precautions FCC NO TICE ■ GM-P420UG CA UTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NO TE: 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 reasonabl[...]

  • Page 5

    3 – 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[...]

  • Page 6

    4 Parts Identification Remote Control 6 Remote signal transmission window 7 ASPECT button (page 15) Use this button to switch between aspect ratios. Each time you press the button, the aspect ratio changes as follows: 8 POWER button (page 14) Use this button to turn on/of f the power . 9 VOLUME + / – buttons (page 14) Use these buttons to adjust [...]

  • Page 7

    5 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 35) These lamps light/flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor . 3 2 / 3 / 5 / ∞ buttons Use these b[...]

  • Page 8

    6 Parts Identification (Continued) Monitor: Rear Views 1 RGB A input terminals (page 11) • D-sub, 15 pin Connect to the video output terminal of a personal computer . • AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack) Connect to the audio output terminal of a personal computer . 2 REMOTE terminals (pages 11 and 13) • RS-232C (D-sub, 9 pin) Connect to the RS-232C [...]

  • Page 9

    7 8 VIDEO A terminals (page 12) • 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 . • AUDIO (L/MONO, R) input terminals (pin jack) Connect these terminals to the audio input terminals of a VCR, etc. Note: ?[...]

  • Page 10

    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-C576) x 1 • Power cord x 1 • Batteries (AA/R6P) x 2 Installing the Batteries Put the batteries in the remote contr ol as fol[...]

  • Page 11

    9 Installation Precautions • When mounting the Monitor vertically , consult your dealer . (See also page 13). • When installing the Monitor , be sur e to use a dedicated Stand Unit, W all Mounting Unit, or Monitor Hanger Unit, depending on a particular case. Ask your dealer for installation. • When installing the Monitor , r efer also to the [...]

  • Page 12

    10 Precautions • Before making connections, turn off all 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 having finished all other connections. • Refer also to the user manual of each piece of equipment. A va[...]

  • Page 13

    11 Connection Diagrams T ypical connections DISPLAY ASPECT POWER RGB A RGB B COMPO. VIDEO B VOLUME VIDEO A MUTING MENU/EXIT RM-C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SPEAKER OUT 9 ( R 9 ( SPEAKER OUT L POWER AC IN OPTION AUDIO L OUT R RGB A AUDIO IN REMOTE RS-232C WIRED MAKE Amplifier , etc . P ower cord (supplied) T o a wall outlet T o audio input Left speaker [...]

  • Page 14

    12 A V connections Connections (Continued) VCR 1 (used as the playback source) VCR 2 (used as the playback source) DVD player , etc (used as the playback source) T o video output T o audio output T o video output T o audio output T o audio output T o video output T o S-video output T o HD/Cs output T o R output T o B output T o G output T o VD outp[...]

  • Page 15

    13 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 rear must be set to ON (so that the Monitor is in standby mode). • Select the input. Preparation: “REMOT[...]

  • Page 16

    14 Basic Operations Daily Operations 1 T ur n on the main power . Set POWER on the back of the Monitor to ON. The POWER lamp on the upper left of the fr ont panel glows orange. 2 T ur n on the power . Press POWER on the r emote control to turn the power on. The POWER lamp changes to glow green. • Y ou can also use the POWER on the front panel (lo[...]

  • Page 17

    15 Changing the Aspect Ratio Precautions for using the screen mode switching function • This Monitor features a screen 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 selec[...]

  • Page 18

    16 Video Adjustments For video adjustments, use menus. Y ou can use the buttons either on the remote contr ol or on Monitor for menu operations. • Refer also to “Menu Classifications” on pages 31 and 33. 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 Mai[...]

  • Page 19

    17 Adjusting the Screen Size and Position The screen size and position can be adjusted. Adjusted settings can be stor ed for each signal type; therefore, when the same signal comes in, the stored settings ar e recalled. • When adjusting the size, the size cannot be adjusted proportionally , but can be enlarged rightward (or downward) only and r e[...]

  • Page 20

    18 Video Adjustments (Continued) 5 Press 2 / 3 to adjust the selected item. Note: • During size and position adjustments, the Monitor screen may be distorted. This is normal, but not a malfunction of the Monitor . 6 Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) twice to exit from the menu operations. T o make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment[...]

  • Page 21

    19 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 Function Selection Menu. 4 Press 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “COLOR TEMP .” 5 Press 2 / 3 to mak[...]

  • Page 22

    20 Video Adjustments (Continued) T o mak e an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bars After step 3 on page 19, 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 R GAIN appears on the screen. 3 Press 5 / ∞ to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust. Each time you[...]

  • Page 23

    21 Changing the Aspect Ratio The setting adjusted applies to all inputs. • Y ou can change the aspect ratio by pressing ASPECT . (See page 15.) 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 “FUNCTION SELECT .” 3 Pr ess 3 to display the Function Selection Menu. 4 Pr ess 5 / ?[...]

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    22 PICTURE ADJ. SIZE/POSITION ADJ. FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER: MAIN MENU SELECT: EXIT: MENU Cursor ( 3 ) Video Adjustments (Continued) MENU INPUT POWER MENU INPUT POWER MENU 2 / 3 5 5 / COLOR TEMP. PICTURE MODE ASPECT SIGNAL MODE RGB/COMPO. reset FUNCTION SELECT ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : HIGH : STILL : PANORAMIC : AUTO : COMPO. * AUTO [...]

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    23 Setting the COMPONENT/RGB B Input After connecting the playback device such as a PC or a DVD player to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, you have to specify which type of signal comes into this terminal—RGB or component signals. • W ithout setting “RGB/COMPO.” correctly , you cannot show any picture though you select the COMPONENT or RGB B [...]

  • Page 26

    24 Other Convenient Functions VIDEO A NTSC COMPONENT 480i RGB B (BNC) 37.9kHz 60.3Hz* Input Video signal type Ex. When selecting “COMPONENT” input When the signal being input is a preset video mode, an “*” will be shown after the frequency . Ex. When selecting “VIDEO A” input MENU INPUT POWER MENU INPUT POWER MENU 2 / 3 5 5 / T o set th[...]

  • Page 27

    25 Confirming the Use Time and Model Name Y ou can confirm the hours of use and the model name on the Setup Menu. This may be necessary when you ask for any service. 1 On the remote contr ol: Press MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press MENU while holding 2 to display the Setup Menu. 2 Keep pressing 5 / [...]

  • Page 28

    26 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) MENU INPUT POWER MENU INPUT POWER MENU 2 / 3 5 5 / MENU/EXIT VOLUME – 2 / 3 5 / 5 DISPLA Y ASPECT POWER RGB A COMPO. VIDEO B VIDEO A MUTING MENU/EXIT RM-C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VOLUME RGB B 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “CONTROL LOCK.” • The Setup Menu consists of two pages. If yo[...]

  • Page 29

    27 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cursor ( 3 ) to “HD SIGNAL MODE.” • The Setup Menu consists of two pages. If you keep pressing 5 / ∞ , you can move to the other page from the current page. 3 Pr ess 2 / 3 to select the desired setting. Each time you press the button, the HD signal type alternates between “1080i” and “1035i.” • Y ou[...]

  • Page 30

    28 Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Using the Power Save Function Y ou can use this function to r educe the electrical consumption and to extend the lifetime of the Monitor ’s scr een. • The brightness of the screen will be reduced. 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monit[...]

  • Page 31

    29 Resetting All the Setup Menu Settings Y ou can r eset all the following Setup Menu settings at a time, except the use time of the source lamp (HOUR METER). 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Pr ess MENU while holding 2 to display the Setup Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move [...]

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    30 Resetting All the Menu Settings Y ou can r eset all the Menu settings and adjustments at a time, except the use time of the source lamp (HOUR METER). 1 On the remote contr ol: Pr ess MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Pr ess MENU while holding 2 to display the Setup Menu. 2 Pr ess 5 / ∞ to move the cu[...]

  • Page 33

    31 Menu Classifications Main Menu * 1 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC or P AL signal, or component signal. * 2 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC signal or component signal. * 3 Adjustable when RGB A or RGB B input is selected. * 4 Adjustable when the RGB15K-50, RGB15K-60, and VGA480-60 signal comes in. * 5 Adjustable when VIDEO A, VIDEO B, or COMPO[...]

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    32 Menu Classifications (Continued) PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the pictur e. CHROMA* 1 Adjusts the color density of the picture. PHASE* 2 Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment ba[...]

  • Page 35

    33 R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN sub menu reset ADJUST: WHITE BALANCE:HIGH SELECT: EXIT: MENU : 000 : 001 : 002 White Balance Adjustment Menu : 000 R GAIN :+001 G GAIN :–002 B GAIN + – + – + – + – STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE SET-UP MENU 1/2 ADJUST: SELECT: EXIT: MENU : OFF : OFF : MODE1 : 1080i PIXEL SHIF[...]

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    34 11 14 14 1 1, 12 — 23 10 16 14 35 17 16 16 35 22 10 17 8 8 — — 25 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 . Symptom Probab le cause Corrective action Pa ge •[...]

  • Page 37

    35 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 red, check the following b[...]

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    36 Model name GM-P421U GM-P420UG Frame color Silver Gray Screen size T ype 42 wide format Aspect ratio 16:9 (Wide format) Number of pixels displayed 853 (H) x 480 (V) Number of colors displayed 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB) Effective screen size 92.1 cm x 51.8 cm (36-3/8” x 20-1/2”), 105.7 cm (41-5/8”) (W x H, Diagonally) Weight [...]

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    37 Input/output terminals* 1 Model name GM-P421U GM-P420UG RGB A RGB input D-sub 3-row 15-pin terminal x 1, Video signal: 0.7 V(p-p), 75 Ω G on sync: 1 V(p-p), 75 Ω (negative sync) Horizontal sync/Composite sync (HD/Cs): HD: 0.3 V(p-p) to 5 V(p-p), 470 Ω (positive/negative polarity) Cs: 0.3 V(p-p) to 5 V(p-p), 470 Ω (positive/negative polar[...]

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    GM-P421U/GM-P420UG VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan 0402-Y-M-VP PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR 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 [...]