JVC GM P420UG User's Manual
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1. 98 J00 O0 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to PICTURE ADJ lt gt A V MENU 3 Press gt to display the Picture Adjustment Menu VIDEO A lt PICTURE ADJ gt gt Q CONTRAST X BRIGHT CHROMA sia PHASE CD SHARPNESS sub menu A reset ADJUST MBISELECT EXIT eS ASEECT C5 4 Press a v to move the cursor gt to the VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA item you want to adjust RGB B ro ro r oS Item Adjustment Standard MUTING VOLUME range Reset qQ CONTRAST 20 to 20 10 lt 0 BRIGHT brightness 20 to 20 0 CHROMA 20 to 20 0 lt gt A z eee a a y na PHASE 20 to 20 0 MENU EXIT CI SHARPNESS 10 to 10 0 4 sub menu See To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar on the next page sy reset See To reset the adjustments on the next page 1 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC or PAL signal or component signal 2 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC signal or component signals 16 5 Press lt gt to make adjustments 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit from the menu operations To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar After step 3 on page 16 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor gt to sub menu 2 Press gt to display the Sub Menu The Sub Menu for CONTRAST appears on the scr2. CDH POSITION V SIZE CK PHASE 4 lt reset gt A Are you sure YES NO then gt key then key lt reset gt amp Are you sure YES NO then A key then key NTSC Ex When VIDEO A input is selected 1 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC or PAL signal or component signal 2 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC signal or component signal 8 Adjustable when RGB A or RGB B input is selected 4 Adjustable when the RGB15K 50 RGB15K 60 and VGA480 60 signal comes in Adjustable when VIDEO A VIDEO B or COMPONENT input is selected Not adjustable when viewing the following component signals 720p and 1080i 10353 7 Adjustable when RGB B or COMPONENT input is selected Input currently selected Input video signal 31 Menu Classifications continues PICTURE ADJ Picture adjustment See page 16 CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture CHROMA Adjusts the color density of the picture PHASE Adjusts the color phase SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar reset Resets the Picture Adjustment Menu settings to defaults SIZE POSITION ADJ See page 17 H SIZE Adjusts the horizontal screen size H POSITION Adjusts the horizontal screen position V SIZE Adjusts the vertica
3. lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 TATUS DISPLAY OFF CONTROL LOCK DEF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE Cursor gt ADJUST MBJSELECT EXIT To be continued on the next page 25 Other Convenient FUNCTIONS continues v MENU INPUT 80000 lt gt VOLUME MENU EXIT A v MENU DISPLAY ASPECT CO Co Cc VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA COCO CO COO RGBB Ge Aa MUTING NOLUME RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt gt A IYV 26 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to CONTROL LOCK e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page 3 Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the Control Lock function alternates between ON and OFF To cancel the Control Lock function select OFF 4 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Note e Even when the Control Lock function is in use the following operations are possible Operation to cancel the Control Lock function All operations from the remote control 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
4. 1 2 On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt STATUS DISPLAY ZONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE Cursor gt ADJUST MPISELECT amp EXIT MENU Press A V to move the cursor gt to PIXEL SHIFT on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 DPIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON REFRESH ON reset sall reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the Pixel Shift function alternates between ON and OFF To cancel the Pixel Shift function select OFF Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations 27 Other Convenient Functions continued v MENU INPUT o VOLUME MENU EXIT lt gt A v MENU VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA RGB B DISPLAY ASPECT POWER O MI Cy CH MUTING VOLUME ENU EXIT RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt gt A V 28 Using the Power Save Function You can use this function to reduce the electrical consumption and to
5. Important Safeguards carefully before use All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to All operating instructions should be followed Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust around the intakes all the openings on the rear If a vacuum is not available use a cloth and wipe it off Failure to do so will cause internal heat buildup and therefore cause damage to the product Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may be hazardous Do not use this product near water Do not use immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature as this causes condensation which may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product The product should be mounted according to the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mount recommended by the manufacturer When the product is used on a cart car
6. These lamps light flash if something abnormal occurs with the Monitor 3 lt gt A Y buttons Use these buttons to select menu items and to make adjustments e When no menu is displayed you can use the lt gt buttons to adjust the volume level 4 MENU 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 preceding menu INPUT button page 14 Use this button to switch between inputs To select the COMPONENT or RGB B input you have to set RGB COMPO correctly on the menu see page 23 POWER button page 14 Use this button to turn on and off the Monitor Parts Identification continues Monitor Rear Views SPEAKER OUT R SPEAKER OUT ON ior O POWER RGB A input terminals page 11 e D sub 15 pin Connect to the video output terminal of a personal computer e AUDIO IN stereo mini jack Connect to the audio output terminal of a personal computer REMOTE terminals pages 11 and 13 e RS 232C D sub 9 pin Connect to the RS 232C terminal of a personal computer For the control method using this terminal consult an authorized JVC dealer e MAKE terminal m
7. When VIDEO A or VIDEO B input is selected E lt gt NTSC Z PAL N lt PAL M When COMPONENT input is selected eae gt 480i 576i pi 1080i gt 720p gt 480p 1035i Changes according to the HD SIGNAL MODE setting see page 27 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit the menu operations 6 Setting the COMPONENT RGB B Input Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings 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 e Without setting RGB COMPO correctly you cannot show any picture though you select the COMPONENT or RGB B input 1 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt PICTURE ADJ IZE POSITION ADJ FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER B SELECT amp EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt HIGH gt STILL PANORAMIC AUTO COLOR TEMP PICTURE MODE ASPECT SIGNAL MODE RGB COMPO reset COMPO ADJUST MP SELECT EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to RGB COMPO Press lt gt to select the type of signal Each time you pres
8. Confirming the Use Time and Model Name Showing the On screen When Changing the Input Mode You can confirm the hours of use and the model name on the Setup Menu This may be necessary when you ask for any service On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 STATUS DISPLAY OFF CONTROL LOCK OFF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MBJSELECT EXIT 2 Keep pressing 4 until the second page of the Setup Menu appears e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt PPIXEL SHIFT POWER SAVE COLOR REVERSE REFRESH reset sall reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME Hours of use and model name ADJUST MPJSELECT EXIT 3 Confirm the hour of use and model name e The displayed value for the hours of use is divided by 100 To calculate the actual hours of use multiply the displayed value by 100 e The model name shown on the Setup Menu is an example If you have a different model its correct model name will be shown GM P420UG 4 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Notes e The value for the hours of use is added by one hour unit If you use the
9. enough A Option terminal This terminal is intended exclusively to be used to drive the fan motor Do not connect any plugs to the terminal other than JVC s recommended optional parts O C _ Polarity of terminal POWER CONNECTION l l l mn D The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V G LA The power cords attached conform to the following power supply voltage and countries Use only the power cord designated to ensure Safety regulations of each country For U S A and Canada AC 120 V 3 Parts Identification Remote Control Tl _ 6 7 DISPLAY ASPECTS 2 8 VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA 3 Co k RGB B 7 9 MUTING 10 MENU EXIT 5 j Fe Ld RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote control cable jack page 11 Connect the remote control cable not supplied when using this remote control as a wired remote control DISPLAY button page 14 Use this button to display the input terminal color system for VIDEO A or VIDEO B input scan system for COMPONENT input and horizontal vertical frequency for RGB A and RGB B input Pressing the button again will make the display disappear VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPO RGB B and RGB A buttons page 14 Use these buttons to switch between inputs To s
10. Pin assignment Specifications for terminals e Y C terminal MAKE terminal e RS 232C terminal This is a female type connector Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 External 89 35 8 4 57 5 28 8 Dimensions Top view 577 6 223 4 lt a a Front view 1035 403 4 997 393 8 921 36 3 8 gt 1 5 1 16 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 17 3 3 4 Unit mm inch Printed in Japan W 0402 Y M VP ONVWetd WS N evd WND YOLINOW AV1dSIG VINSV1d
11. gt The confirmation screen appears lt reset gt Q Are you sure YES then key NO then ENU key 4 Press gt again to reset all the Setup Menu settings To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor 29 Other Convenient Functions continued ee Resetting All the Menu Settings You can reset all the Menu settings and adjustments at a time except the use time of the source lamp HOUR METER On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt vV MENU INPUT Cursor gt ATUS DISPLAY REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE 080 0 0 ADJUST MBSELECT EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor to all a v MENU reset on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 PIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON REFRESH ON reset ball reset HOUR METER x100h MODEL NAME 001 GM P421U 3 Press gt DISPLAY ASPECT POWER The confirmation screen appears VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA lt all reset gt Co Co Cc Cc amp Are you sure RGB B YES then P key NO then MENU key MUTING
12. holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 STATUS DISPLAY OFF ONTROL LOCK VOFF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE Cursor gt ADJUST MP SELECT EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to WHITE BALANCE e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page 3 Press gt to display the White Balance Adjustment Menu lt WHITE BALANCE HIGH gt gt R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN 4 sub menu N reset ADJUST B SELECT EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to the item you want to adjust Press lt gt to adjust the selected item Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other items N O88 GM A Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit from the menu operations Notes e Adjustable range will vary among the Monitors e MAX may appear soon after you begin adjustment This is normal but not a malfunction 19 Vi d eo Adjustme nts Continued v MENU INPUT DISPLAY ASPECT es VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA RGB B C MUTING VOLUME lt gt A V MENU EXIT RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT l_ PICTURE MODE and SIGNAL MODE do not appear a
13. is selected 32 lt SET UP MENU gt STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST amp lt SET UP MENU gt PPIXEL SHIFT POWER SAVE COLOR REVERSE REFRESH reset all reset L MODEL NAME ADJUST MPISELECT EXIT MENU ON ON HOUR METER x100h GM P421U 1 2 1080i 2 2 ON ON 001 lt WHITE BALANCE HIGH gt gt R GAIN G GAIN 000 001 1 002 B GAIN sub menu reset SELECT EXIT MENU ADJUST BISELECT amp EXIT lt reset gt A Are you sure YES then gt key MENU key NO then lt reset gt amp Are you sure YES then Dl key NO then MENU key The model name shown on the Setup Menu is an example If you have a different model its correct model name will be shown GM P420UG lt all reset gt Are you sure YES then Bl NO then MENU key key STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE PIXEL SHIFT POWER SAVE COLOR REVERSE REFRESH reset all reset HOUR METER MODEL NAME Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs are switched See page 25 Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself See page 25 Set the selectable input terminals w
14. near the maximum value the attainable value of the other will be decreased Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the White Balance The adjusted setting applies to all inputs 1 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt RICTURE AD J IZE POSITION ADJ FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT 3 Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt COLOR TEMP G PICTURE MODE STIL ASPECT PANORAMIC SIGNAL MODE AUTO RGB COMPO COMPO reset ADJUST MBJSELECT amp EXIT appears only when you have adjusted the White Balance see the right column 4 Press A V to move the cursor gt to COLOR TEMP 5 Press lt gt to make an adjustment Each time you press the button the color temperature alternates between HIGH and LOW HIGH To make the screen become bluish LOW To make the screen become reddish 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit from the menu operations Note e To make a fine adjustment adjust WHITE BALANCE see the right column G GAIN B GAIN and R GAIN can be finely adjusted separately for HIGH and LOW settings of the color temperature On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while
15. or floor corners to avoid walking on them e For good heat dissipation try to leave the following distances of space minimum around the Monitor e The ambient temperature of the installation place should be within the range of 0 C to 40 C e When installing the Monitor in a place such as near the ceiling the remote control may not work correctly because of possible effects from the surroundings If this happens use the remote control as a wired remote control or move the Monitor where it is free from these effects When installing the Monitor on a stand Front View Side View 200 77 s O Unit mm inch Take measures against the Monitor from overturning To protect against abnormal events such as earthquakes and to prevent unexpected accidents take appropriate measures for preventing the Monitor from overturning should it overturn this could lead to personal injury For detailed information refer to the manual supplied for the stand When mounting the Monitor on the wall When hanging the Monitor from the ceiling Front View Side View Side View 200 200 77 8 718 lt gt 100 3156 50 50 2 2 Unit mm inch 100 3156 a Notes e Do not allow the same image pattern to be continuously displayed on the screen for a long time otherwise the area on the screen corresponding to the image may vary in brightness leaving an afterimage on the
16. table Please give me immediate advice or service if necessary Self diagnostic lamps Lamp position Conditions Upper LI Lights O Flashes Middle L Lights C Flashes Lower O Lights O Flashes TEMP OVER O Flashes Your Name Telephone No Address 35 Specifications Model name GM P421U GM P420UG Frame color Silver Gray Screen size Type 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 W x H Diagonally 92 1 cm x 51 8 cm 36 3 8 x 20 1 2 105 7 cm 41 5 8 Weight 32 3 kg 71 1 Ibs External dimensions WxHxD 103 5 cm x 64 0 cm x 8 9 cm 40 3 4 x 25 1 4 x 3 5 8 Excluding protruding parts Power requirements AC 120 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Rated input current 2 6A Compatible systems VIDEO A VIDEO B input NTSC PAL M PAL N COMPONENT input 480i 576i 480p 720p 1080i 1035i Audio power output SPEAKER OUT 6 Q to 16 Q 3 W 3 W TYP at impedance 6 Q Operating conditions Temperature 0 C to 40 C Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensation Input output terminals 36 Video input BNC terminal x 1 1 V p p 75 Q Video output BNC terminal x 1 1 V p p 75 Q Audio input Pin jack termina
17. to restore the product to normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or with same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition The product should be placed more than 30 cm 11 16 inches away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat When connecting other products such as VCR s and personal computers you should turn off the power of this product for protection against electric shock Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan For example cloth paper matches aerosol cans or gas lighters that present special hazards when over heated Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent shock Do not touch the handles on the rear soon after many hours of continuous use They are so hot and will cause a burn on the hand If you need to touch the handles for example to move the product wait until the handles are cooled
18. to select the screen size Each time you press the button the screen size changes as follows Bg REGULAR gt FULL P ANORAMIC ZOOM REGULAR Displays at conventional 4 3 aspect ratio Q FULL REGULAR size display is enlarged horizontally L Fo REGULAR size display is enlarged vertically and horizontally at the same ratio K E REGULAR size display is enlarged horizontally to the extent that the picture does not look abnormally b Fe e When one of the following signals is being input you cannot select the aspect ratio you want E 1080i 1035i or 720p signal through the COMPONENT RGB B input terminals You can only select FULL E When any signal other than RGB15K 60 and RGB15K 50 through the RGB A or COMPONENT RGB B input terminals You can select only REGULAR and FULL e The aspect ratio can also be changed on the Function Selection Menu page 21 ZOOM PANORAMIC 15 Video Adjustments For video adjustments use menus You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations e Refer also to Menu Classifications on pages 31 and 33 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 lt MAIN MENU gt v MENU INPUT FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT EXIT
19. 4 C4 VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGBA o O Q O MUTING VOLUME MENU EXIT RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Precautions for using the screen mode switching function e This Monitor features a screen mode switching aspect ratio change function If you select a mode different in aspect ratio from software such as TV programs the picture may look different from original picture Be aware of this point when you are selecting a screen mode If you select a wide screen mode while viewing conventional video programs of the aspect ratio 4 3 some portions edges of the original picture will be cut off or deformed To enjoy the original picture as it is select REGULAR while viewing such programs e If you place the Monitor in a tea room hotel etc for business purposes or public viewing and modify the picture by using the screen mode switching aspect ratio change function this could violate the copyright protected by the copyright law which requires your special attention If you make the screen very bright and watch programs selecting REGULAR for a long period of time the Monitor screen may happen to be burned in If this occurs watching programs using a wide screen mode for a while will reduce the burn in gradually 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
20. DIN 4 pin WIRED Stereo mini jack terminal x 1 z v E b o 2 1z 3 2 2 2 3 2 OPTION terminal Used exclusively for JVC s optional parts AUDIO OUT terminals Pin jack terminal x 2 L R Output impedance 600 Q SPEAKER OUT L R terminals Impedance 6 Q to 16 Q 1To use the COMPONENT RGB B terminals either as the COMPONENT input terminal or as the RGB B input terminal you need to set RGB COMPO correctly see page 23 e For easy understanding pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized omitted or composed and may be more or less different from actual products e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice e IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Options not supplied Stand Unit TS C420P1W TS C420P4W TS C420P5W TS C420P7W Wall Mounting Unit TS C420P2W TS C420P6W TC420P8W Ceiling Suspension Unit TS C420P3W Cooling Fan Unit TS CO1FANG Notice on transportation This Monitor is precision equipment and needs dedicated packing material for transportation Never use any packing material supplied from other than JVC or JVC authorized dealers 37 Specifications continues
21. ECT EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT 3 Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt COLOR TEMP HIGH PICTURE MODE STILL ASPECT PANORAMIC SIGNAL MODE AUTO RGB COMPO reset COMPO ADJUST MB SELECT EXIT 4 Press A V to move the cursor gt to ASPECT 5 Press lt gt to select an aspect ratio you want Each time you press the button the aspect ratio changes as follows REGULAR gt FULL PANORAMIC ZOOM For detailed information on these aspect ratios see page 15 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit from the menu operations Notes e When one of the following signals is being input you cannot select the aspect ratio you want E 1080i 10351 or 720p signal through the COMPONENT RGB B input terminals Aspect ratio is fixed to FULL ASPECT will not appear on the display E When any signal other than RGB15K 60 and RGB15K 50 through the RGB A or COMPONENT RGB B input terminals You can select only REGULAR and FULL 21 Vid eo Adj ustm e nits Continued Vv MENU INPUT MENU EXIT g EEE C IUO O lt gt A V MENU DISPLAY ASPECT POWER C4 RGBA VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGB B VOLUME 4 MUTING lt gt A V MENU EXIT RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL
22. EOA VIDEO B COMPONENT RGB B When connecting another PC to the COMPONENT RGB B terminals set the RGB COMPO setting to RGB see page 23 To R output Personal computer 10 HD Cs output used as the playback source To VD output To audio output Notes e You can connect another VCR or Monitor to the VIDEO A OUT terminal However when connecting a VCR to the VIDEO A terminals do not connect both IN and OUT terminals to the same VCR e When connecting a VCR to the VIDEO B terminals you can use either the video or S video terminals If the both terminals are used S video terminal will have priority 12 ny 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 e Turn on or off the Monitor Preparation The POWER switch on the rear must be set to m ON so that the Monitor is in standby mode e Select the input Preparation REMOTE SWITCH should be set correctly to select your desired input see page 26 Notes e There is no remote control on off switch When a plug is inserted to the MAKE terminal remote control through the external control unit is automatically activated e When the other REMOTE terminals are used at the same time transmitted commands through the MAKE terminal have priority over those through the other terminals e MAKE terminal e Exte
23. IDEOB COMPO RGBA CO CO CO CO RGB B MUTING J VOLUME MENU EXIT RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt gt A Yv 24 To set the other convenient functions use menus You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations e Refer also to Menu Classifications on pages 31 and 33 Showing On screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen e The following procedure can be done by using the buttons on the Monitor You can also show these information by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control See page 14 Press MENU or MENU EXIT on the remote control to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT amp EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to STATUS DISPLAY 3 Press gt to display the current input terminal and received signal type Ex When selecting VIDEO A input VIDEO A Input selected Input Video signal type Ex When selecting COMPONENT input COMPONENT 480i Ex When selecting RGB B input RGB B BNC 37 9kHz 60 3 When the signal being input is a preset video mode an will be shown after the frequency Note e If you want to make these information appear automatically when you change the input mode see Showing the On screen When Changing the Input Mode on page 25
24. JVC PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR GM P421U INSTRUCTIONS 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 LCT1071 001B JVC INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this JVC Monitor M o d el Before using the monitor read this manual carefully so that you know how to use the Monitor correctly G M P421 U Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems G M P 420 UG 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 This instruction manual refers to the GM P421U and GM P420UG The differences between these two models are its color and class of EMC GM P421U is silver and is categorized in class B while GM P420UG is gray and is categorized in class A Contents Page Page Safety Precautions ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeees 2 Other Convenient Functions ceccceceeeeeeseees 24 Parts Identification esccain 4 e Showing On screen Display s 24 Remote Control ccccceeesceceeeeesseneeeseeeeseeeeeeees 4 e Confirming the Use Time and Model Name 25 Monitor Front View csenerciesicrecsicunenisnas 5 e Prohibiting the Monitor s Button Ope
25. SELECT EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to SIZE POSITION ADJ 3 Press gt to display the Size Position Adjustment Menu lt SIZE POSITION ADJ gt gt QH SIZE GBH POSITION v size vV POSITION CLOCK PHASE 4 sub menu reset ADJUST MB SELECT EXIT 4 Press A V to move the cursor gt to the item you want to adjust Item Adjustment range H horizontal SIZE Ch H POSITION 80 to 80 Varies depending on other settings V vertical SIZE V POSITION 40 to 40 Varies depending on other settings CLOCK PHASE 20 to 20 submenu See To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar on the next page reset See To reset the adjustments on the next page Size and position adjustments are so related that if one is adjusted much the other s adjustable range will be reduced CLOCK PHASE can be used while RGB A or RGB B input is selected to reduce flickering and blurring on the screen after adjusting the screen size To be continued on the next page 17 Vid e0 Adj ustm e nits Continued v MENU INPUT 8 OC OG 0 lt gt VOLUME MENU EXIT A v MENU DISPLAY ASPECT POWER VIDEOA VIDEOB COMPO RGB B RGBA RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT lt g
26. Signal Types You can select one of the High Definition HD signal types through the COMPONENT RGB B terminals 1080i or 1035i Normally set it to 1080i e Without setting RGB COMPO correctly you cannot show any picture though you select the COMPONENT input see page 23 On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 p3ratus DISPLAY 3 OFF CONTROL LOCK OFF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 Cursor gt HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MPJSELECT EXIT Input alternates between RGB B COMPO 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to HD SIGNAL MODE e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the HD signal type alternates between 1080i and 10351 e You can select either 1080i and 1035i according to the HD signal you input whichever gives you proportionally shaped pictures Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Using the Pixel Shift Function This function periodically shift the position pixels of the displayed picture on the screen so that you can avoid the screen from being burned in
27. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product observe the following basic rules for its installation use and service Please read these
28. UDIO L MONO R input terminals pin jack Connect these terminals to the audio input terminals of a VCR etc Note e Since the video output terminals on this Monitor are loop through terminals the devices connected to this video output terminal should be correctly terminated Otherwise pictures become abnormally bright or the Monitor screen gets affected abnormally VIDEO B terminals page 12 e Y C S video IN terminal mini DIN 4pin Connect this terminal to the S video output terminal of a VCR etc e VIDEO IN terminal pin jack Connect this terminal to the video output terminal of a VCR etc e AUDIO L MONO R input terminals pin jack Connect these terminals to the audio output terminals of a VCR etc Note e When both the video and S video terminals are connected the S video terminal will have priority COMPONENT RGB B input terminals page 12 e R G B HD Cs VD VIDEO input terminals BNC Connect these terminals to the following output terminals of a personal computer or other equipment Analog RGB signal output terminals Horizontal sync HD signal or composite Cs signal output terminal Vertical sync VD signal output terminal Notes e External sync signals are automatically detected when they come in e When both horizontal HD vertical VD sync and composite Cs sync are connected HD VD sync signals will be used e Y Pb Pr VIDEO input terminals BNC Connect
29. UNIT l PICTURE MODE and SIGNAL MODE do not 2 RGB COMPO appears only when the RGB B or appear at the same time PICTURE MODE appears when RGB input either RGB A or RGB B is selected and one of the following signals comes in RGB15K 50 RGB15K 60 and VGA480 60 On the other hand SIGNAL MODE appears when VIDEO A VIDEO B or COMPONENT input is selected COMPONENT input is selected 22 Setting the Receivable Signal Types You 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 different setting will apply to the COMPONENT input 1 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt PICTURE ADJ IZE POSITION ADJ FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT 3 Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt COLOR TEMP HIGH PICTURE MODE gt STILL ASPECT PANORAMIC SIGNAL MODE AUTO RGB COMPO reset COMPO ADJUST MBJ SELECT amp EXIT 4 Press A V to move the cursor gt to SIGNAL MODE 5 Press lt gt to select the receivable video signal type Each time you press the button the receivable video signal type changes as follows
30. UST MPISELECT amp EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to REFRESH on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 PIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON gt REFRESH ON reset all reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME 3 Press lt gt to select ON The Setup Menu disappears and the white screen appears To cancel the Refresh function Repeat steps 7 and 2 then select OFF by pressing lt gt Resetting All the Setup Menu Settings You can reset all the following Setup Menu settings at a time except the use time of the source lamp HOUR METER On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt Cursor gt TATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MBISELECT amp EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to reset on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 PIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON REFRESH ON gt reset nall reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME GM P421U 3 Press
31. VOLUME VOLUME 4 Press gt again to reset all the Menu settings and adjustments To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on aj the Monitor A V MENU EXIT MENU EXIT 3 RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 30 Menu Classifications Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt PPICTURE ADJ SIZE POSITION ADJ FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT EXIT is EDAR gt PICTURE MODE Picture Adjustment Menu VIDEO A lt PICTURE ADJ gt gt CONTRAST 3 BRIGHT r gt CHROMA gt waPHASE GD SHARPNESS 4 sub menu reset ADJUST MDISELECT EXIT MENU 1 2 Size Position Adjustment Menu lt SIZE POSITION ADJ gt PH SIZE GBH POSITION V SIZE Vv POSITION CLOCK PHASE 4 sub menu reset gt ADJUST H SELECT EXIT MENU 3 Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt gt COLOR TEMP HIGH gt STILL PANORAMIC ASPECT SIGNAL MODE RGB COMPO I nreset ADJUST MB SELECT EXIT MENU 4 5 6 7 Status Display VIDEOA eB A Are y YES NO CONTRAST 01 _ _ _ fj _ _ RIGHT 4 lt reset gt ou sure then P key then MENU key H SIZE 01 gt A gt
32. You can also use the POWER on the front panel lower right to turn on the Monitor Hej 3 Select an input Select the desired input by pressing VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPO RGB B and RGB A e You can also select the input by pressing INPUT on the Monitor Each time you press the button the input 1 mode changes in sequence EB ior y POWER RGB A lt COMPONENT or RGB B Ex When selecting VIDEO A input VIDEO A NTSC Input selected Input video signal Note e To select COMPONENT or RGB B you need to set the RGB COMPO setting correctly 4 Adjust the volume DISPLAY DISPLAY ASPECT POWER e 2 QAVOLUME FNO 3 fP VIDEOA VDEOB COMPO RGBA e Ee RGBB Note CJ an While no menu is displayed you can adjust the volume by MUTING __yerine VOLUME 4 pressing lt 4 gt on the Monitor To turn off the volume immediately Press MUTING MUTING ON is displayed and the sound goes out Pressing the button again resumes the previous volume level To make the screen indication appear CO Press DISPLAY RM C576 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The types of input and signal are indicated on the screen for about 3 seconds You can also make the screen indication appear using menus page 24 14 Changing the Aspect Ratio ASPECT DISPLAY ASPECT C
33. correctly e Connect the devices correctly e Are signals being supplied from the connected devices Set the devices correctly els RGB COMPO set correctly if using the COMPONENT RGB B terminals e Set it correctly e Are input signals scanning frequency etc appropriate eCheck if the signal is appropriate scanning frequency etc and input the appropriate signal e Is brightness adjusted correctly e Adjust brightness on the menu els volume set at minimum e Adjust volume e Are the diagnostic lamps turned on e Refer to Self diagnostic indication and take an appropriate action The picture becomes blurred els the signal RGB input e Adjust CLOCK PHASE using the menu Colour is abnormally dark or bright e Is brightness adjusted correctly e Adjust BRIGHT brightness using the menu els picture quality colour density etc adjusted correctly e Adjust PICTURE using the menu TEMP OVER lights or flashes at the right bottom of the screen e Refer to Self diagnostic indication and take an appropriate action Colour is poor or unstable e Is the correct broadcast system colour system selected e Set SIGNAL MODE colour system to AUTO e Are signals scanning frequency etc to connected devices appropriate eCheck if the signal is appropriate scanning frequency etc and input the approp
34. e 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 abe 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 rug or similar surface It should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to For proper ventilation separate the product from other equipment which may prevent ventilation and keep distance more than 10 cm 3 5 16 inches This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a three wire plug This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to install the proper outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug 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 plug
35. ections Personal computer Personal computer used as the playback source used to control the Monitor Remote control Amplifier etc supplied 000 22 Sse a O00 saa OZE SH OL ndjno Joywuow oO ndjno olpne oj ex External speaker connection Right speaker To speaker input terminals jndu oipne oL Cable with stereo mini jacks not supplied For connection see page 13 E To a wall outlet m ON AC IN POWER Left speaker SPEAKER OUT SPEAKER OUT R L To speaker input terminals 11 Co n n e cti 0 ns Continued AV connections VCR 1 VCR 2 DVD player etc used as the playback source used as the playback source used as the playback source oe jo mero e nd no oapiA OL nd no olpne o nd no oapia OL yndjno opne o nd no oapia OL jndjno opne og AUDIO nD v C VIDEO L MONO L MONO R IN Y C IN R Y G Pb B_ Pr R HD Cs VD VID
36. een CONTRAST 01 A 3 Press A to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust Each time you press the button the Sub Menu changes as follows E BRIGHT lt gt an SHARPNESS gt PHASE 4 Press lt gt to adjust the selected item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor three times to exit from the menu operations To reset the adjustments After step 3 on page 16 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor to reset 2 Press gt The confirmation screen appears lt reset gt Q Are you sure YES then Bl key NO then MENU key 3 Press gt again to reset the adjustments To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor Adjusting the Screen Size and Position The screen size and position can be adjusted Adjusted settings can be stored for each signal type therefore when the same signal comes in the stored settings are recalled e When adjusting the size the size cannot be adjusted proportionally but can be enlarged rightward or downward only and reduced leftward or upward only Therefore it is necessary to adjust both the size and position alternately to adjust to the appropriate size 1 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt RICTURE ADJ IZE POSITION ADJ FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY Cursor gt ENTER
37. elect the COMPONENT or RGB B input you have to set RGB COMPO correctly on the menu see page 23 MUTING button page 14 Use this button to turn off the volume immediately Pressing the button again will resume the previous volume level 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 preceding menu Remote signal transmission window ASPECT button page 15 Use this button to switch between aspect ratios Each time you press the button the aspect ratio changes as follows Bg REGULAR gt FULL PANORAMIC lt ZOOM _ POWER button page 14 Use this button to turn on off the power VOLUME buttons page 14 Use these buttons to adjust the volume level e The VOLUME button can be also used to display the Setup Menu see page 25 lt gt a v buttons Use these buttons to select menu items or make adjustments Monitor Front View Vv MENU INPUT g 0 OG Q Bottom View 1 Remote sensor power lamp Point the front end of the wireless remote control 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
38. extend the lifetime of the Monitor s screen e The brightness of the screen will be reduced 1 On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 Cursor gt p3ratus DISPLAY OFF CONTROL LOCK 2 OFF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MPJSELECT amp EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to POWER SAVE on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 PIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON REFRESH ON reset nall reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME GM P421U Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the Power Save function alternates between ON and OFF To cancel the Power Save function select OFF Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Preventing the Afterimage Effect After showing the same still picture on the screen reverse the color on the screen using this function so that you can avoid the screen from being burned in with the still picture 1 On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU
39. external control unit On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt Cursor gt p3ratus DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE 1080 WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MBSELECT EXIT 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to REMOTE SWITCH e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A you can move to the other page from the current page 3 Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the Remote Switch Mode changes as follows MODE1 Input alternates between VIDEO A and VIDEO B when controlled from the external control unit MODE2 Input alternates between VIDEO A and RGB B COMPO when controlled from the external control unit Input alternates between VIDEO A and RGB A when controlled from the external control unit Input alternates between VIDEO B and MODES MODE4 RGB B COMPO when controlled from the external control unit Input alternates between VIDEO B and RGB A when controlled from the external control unit MODES MODEE and RGB A when controlled from the external control unit 4 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Setting the High Definition
40. g signals comes in through the RGB A or COMPONENT RGB B terminals RGB15K 50 RGB15K 60 and VGA480 60 you can select the picture mode suited to either still pictures or moving pictures 1 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor to display the Main Menu lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT amp EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT 3 Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt COLOR TEMP HIGH PICTURE MODE ASPECT SIGNAL MODE RGB COMPO reset STILL PANORAMIC ADJUST MPJISELECT amp EXIT 4 Press A V to move the cursor gt to PICTURE MODE 5 Press lt gt to select the picture mode you want Each time you press the button the picture mode alternates between STILL and MOVING Selects the picture quality suited to either the still picture or the moving picture STILL When showing the still pictures mainly on the screen MOVING When showing the moving pictures mainly on the screen 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit from the menu operations The setting adjusted applies to all inputs e 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 lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt FUNCTION SELECT i STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SEL
41. g the Color Temperature 06 19 e Adjusting the White Balance ccee 19 e Changing the Picture Mode cceeeeeeee 21 e Changing the Aspect Ratio ceeeeeeeee 21 e Setting the Receivable Signal Types 22 e Setting the COMPONENT RGB B Input 23 Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings 23 Safety Precautions FCC NOTICE E GM P420UG 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 energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense E GM P421U 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 B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
42. hen controlling the Monitor with the external control unit See page 26 Select the High Definition HD signal type See page 27 Adjusts R GAIN G GAIN and B GAIN finely each for HIGH and LOW settings of the color temperature See page 19 Sets a screen saver See page 27 Sets the power save function See page 28 Use to reverse the color of the still picture to prevent its afterimage from being left on the screen See page 28 Use to eliminate afterimages on the screen See page 29 Resets the Setup Menu settings to defaults See page 29 Resets the all menu settings and adjustments to defaults See page 30 Use to confirm the hours of use See page 25 Use to confirm your model name See page 25 33 Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to the Monitor are described here If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem unplug the Monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Power is not supplied e Is the power cord disconnected e Insert the power cord plug firmly eIs the POWER switch turned on e Turn on the POWER switch Video image does not appear or audio sound does not occur els the correct input selected e Select the correct input by pressing VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPO RGB B or RGB A on the remote control or INPUT on the Monitor e Are the devices connected
43. ights and lamp 3 lower flashes This may be caused by the dusty intakes on the rear If this happens switch off the main power by POWER switch set to E OFF unplug the AC power cord then clean the intakes by referring to the instruction on page 2 After cleaning switch on the Monitor s main power again If self diagnostic lamps do not go off consult your dealer immediately Qf the screen monitor dims a little and TEMP OVER lights or flashes If TEMP OVER lights or flashes at the right bottom of the screen check the following before consulting the dealer where you purchased the Monitor TEMP OVER appears to warn you of the internal heat buildup which is usually caused by accumulated dust around the intakes or by improper installation If the cause of the internal heat buildup is eliminated this indication disappears and the screen recovers the brightness e If TEMP OVER flashes in yellow This may be caused by the dusty intakes on the rear If this happens switch off the main power by POWER switch set to E OFF unplug the AC power cord then clean the intakes by referring to the instruction on page 2 After cleaning switch on the Monitor s main power again If TEMP OVER still flashes this trouble may be caused by improper installation or improper location of the Monitor In this case consult your dealer immediately to solve this improper installation and to i
44. ini DIN 4pin Connect an external control unit See page 13 e WIRED terminal stereo mini jack Connect a wired remote control unit to this terminal Note e When the above three terminals are used at the same time transmitted commands through the MAKE terminal have priority over those through the other terminals AUDIO OUT terminals pin jack page 11 Connect to the audio input terminals of external equipment such as an amplifier OPTION terminal page 13 Connect the power cord of the Cooling Fan Unit not supplied when installing the Monitor vertically AC IN terminal page 11 Connect the supplied power cord to this terminal O POWER switch page 14 Setting this switch to ON will put the Monitor into standby mode allowing you to turn on and off the power using the POWER button either on the remote control or on the Monitor SPEAKER OUT L R terminals page 11 Connect external speakers AUDIO Ey v L MONO O R IN VIDEO B UGUO VIDEO Pr R HD Cs VD COMPONENT RGB B Y G Pb B oc VIDEO A terminals page 12 e VIDEO IN terminal BNC Connect this terminal to the video output terminal of a VCR etc e VIDEO OUT terminal BNC Connect this terminal to the video input terminal of another Monitor e A
45. l screen size V POSITION Adjusts the vertical screen position CLOCK PHASE Adjusts to eliminate stripes or flickering Normally no adjustment is needed sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar reset Resets Size position Adjustment Menu settings to defaults FUNCTION SELECT See pages 19 to 23 COLOR TEMP Adjusts the color temperature Use when the picture is reddish or bluish PICTURE MODE Selects the picture quality suited to either the still picture or the moving picture ASPECT Selects the horizontal to vertical ratio of the screen SIGNAL MODE Selects a color system NTSC PAL M PAL N when VIDEO A or VIDEO B input is selected e Selects a scan system 480i 576i 480p 720p 1080i 1035i when COMPONENT input is selected Normally set to AUTO RGB COMPO Selects the usage of the COMPONENT RGB B terminals either as the COMPONENT input terminal or as the RGB B input terminal reset Resets the Function Selection Menu settings to defaults 1 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC or PAL signal or component signal 2 Adjustable when viewing the NTSC signal or component signal 8 Adjustable when RGB A or RGB B input is selected 4 Adjustable when the RGB15K 50 RGB15K 60 and VGA480 60 signal comes in Adjustable when VIDEO A VIDEO B or COMPONENT input is selected Not adjustable when viewing the following component signals 720p and 1080i 10353 7 Adjustable when RGB B or COMPONENT input
46. l x 2 L R 500 mV rms high impedance Y C input Y C terminal x 1 Y 1 V p p 75 Q C 0 286 V p p 75 Q for NTSC C 0 3 V p p 75 Q for PAL Video input Pin jack terminal x 1 1 V p p 75 Q Audio input Pin jack terminal x 2 L R 500 mV rms high impedance COMPONENT RGB B COMPONENT input BNC terminal x 3 Y 1 V p p 75 Q Ps B Y 0 7 V p p 75 Pr R Y 0 7 V p p 75 Q RGB input BNC terminal x 5 Analog RGB R 0 7 V p p 75 Q G 0 7 V p p 75 Q G on sync 1 V p p 75 Q negative sync B 0 7 V p p 75 Q Horizontal sync Composite sync HD Cs HD 0 3 V p p to 5 V p p 1 KQ positive negative polarity Cs 0 3 V p p to 5 V p p 1 kQ positive negative polarity Vertical sync VD VD 1 V p p to 5 V p p 1 kQ positive negative polarity Audio input Pin jack terminal x 2 L R 500 mV rms high impedance Model name GM P421U GM P420UG RGB input D sub 3 row 15 pin terminal x 1 Video signal 0 7 V p p 75 Q G on sync 1 V p p 75 Q negative sync Horizontal sync Composite sync HD Cs HD 0 3 V p p to 5 V p p 470 Q positive negative polarity Cs 0 3 V p p to 5 V p p 470 Q positive negative polarity Vertical sync VD VD 1 V p p to 5 V p p 470 Q positive negative polarity Audio input Stereo mini jack terminal x 1 500 mV rms high impedance REMOTE terminals RS 232C D sub 9 pin terminal x 1 MAKE Mini
47. lutions can be input to the RGB input terminals No Signalname rizontal Vertical Frequency KHz Frequency Hz Sta System 1 PC98 640 400 24 8 56 4 Non interlace 2 VGA400 70 640 400 31 5 70 1 Non interlace 3 VGA480 60 640 480 31 5 59 9 Non interlace 4 VGA480 72 640 480 37 9 72 8 Non interlace 5 VGA480 75 640 480 37 5 75 0 Non interlace 6 MAC13 640 480 35 0 66 7 Non interlace 7 SVGA 56 800 600 35 2 56 3 Non interlace 8 SVGA 60 800 600 37 9 60 3 Non interlace 9 SVGA 72 800 600 48 1 72 2 Non interlace 10 XGA 60 1024 768 48 4 60 0 Non interlace 11 XGA 70 1024 768 56 5 70 1 Non interlace 12 RGB15K 60 15 7 59 9 Interlace 13 RGB15K 50 15 6 50 0 Interlace Notes e When a signal other than listed above is input a part of the screen may become void or an unnecessary picture may appear e Signals though they are within the acceptable range of frequencies may not be displayed normally depending on the signal type e Depending on the connected equipment the Monitor may not be compatible with composite sync Cs or G on sync signals e When a preset mode signal is input the vertical frequency displayed on the screen will have an shown at its right top position e When No 7 to No 11 signals are input lines will become thin if their signal frequencies are higher than the screen resolution 10 Connection Diagrams Typical conn
48. monitor within one hour it will not be added to the hours of use e The period when the monitor is on standby the power lamp glows orange will not be added to the hours of use With this function you can see the selected input mode and signal type when changing the input mode On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt 1 2 JTATUS DISPLAY 3 OFF CONTROL LOCK OFF REMOTE SWITCH MODE1 HD SIGNAL MODE 1080i WHITE BALANCE Cursor gt ADJUST MPISELECT amp EXIT MENU 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to STATUS DISPLAY e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page 3 Press lt gt to select the desired setting Each time you press the button the Status Display function alternates between ON and OFF To cancel the Status Display function select OFF 4 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Prohibiting the Monitor s Button Operations This function allows you to prohibit the button operations on the Monitor to prevent malfunction or avoid tampering On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu
49. mprove the circumstances around the Monitor e If TEMP OVER lights in red TEMP OVER will be shown for abut two minutes the Monitor will shut off automatically then the Self diagonal lamps light in red If this happens switch off the main power by D POWER switch set to E OFF unplug the AC power cord then consult your dealer immediately Check which lamps are lighting or flashing On the Self diagnostic Report Sheet below check the box next to Lights or Flashes of the corresponding lamp or lamps e Only one lamp may light or flash or all three lamps may do so 2 Switch off the POWER switch on the back of the Monitor 3 Unplug the power cord 4 call your dealer and tell which lamps are lighting or flashing Copy and fax the Self diagnostic Report Sheet below Note If you switch on the main power immediately after switching it off or after recovering from a brief power interruption the self diagnostic lamps may light or flash and no image may appear on the screen In this case switch off the main power again wait for about 10 seconds then switch it on again If no self diagnostic lamps light or flash you can operate and use the Monitor as usual Self diagnostic Report Sheet Store name where you purchased the Monitor To Model Name Plasma Display Monitor GM P421U GM P420UG The self diagnostic lamps light or flash as listed on the following
50. rations 25 Monitor Rear VIEWS 0 eeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeneeeeeeenaas 6 e Showing the On screen When Changing the Input Mode eenias 26 Checking the Accessories gt Setting the Remote Controlable Input 26 e Installing the Batteries 2er 8 f soting ihe Migh Detinition signal TYPER iesise A e Using the Pixel Shift Function 000 c eee 27 WSTAN AON cscs ance sneevss docket aareanestteacsinvstlandeeyettvagensse 9 e Using the Power Save Function sessen 28 PrOCAULONS isi scscietetvernisaeestiiadecneriereneennndes 9 e Preventing the Afterimage Effect ee 28 e Refreshing the Screen 29 Ao precautions EEE 10 Resetting All the Setup Menu Settings 29 e Available Signals 0 cccceseeeeeereeetteeeeeeeees 10 e Resetting All the Menu Settings s0 30 TEE US BATANG Severe tigate Menu Classifications 0 cccceccccceesteeeeeteeeseeeeeeees 31 Basic Operations cccccesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaes 14 MAIN MON ceccecccccccccccececccececcceceesecsetseceeeseeceetecees 31 e Daily Operation 14 e Setup NIU texsecearsaronadtte eee ieee ie 33 SPANISH FS Pe Ch nS atspieda TrOUBIGSMOOUING ena 34 Video Adjustment cccssccceeeessnceeeeeeseneeeeeensenes 16 e Self diagnostic Indication ccccccecsseeeeeeees 35 e Adjusting the Picture Quality 00 ee 16 ifs Adjusting the Screen Size and Position 17 SPESCHICANOMS sirsie Tani sane aans adean baeas 36 e Adjustin
51. riate signal The picture is cut or shifted toward one side els the size or position of the screen adjusted properly e Adjust H SIZE V SIZE H POSITION or V POSITION using the menu The remote control does not work e Are the batteries correctly set e Insert batteries correctly observing the polarities and e Are the batteries exhausted e Replace with new batteries els there any object blocking the path between the remote control and remote sensor e Remove any blocking object eIs the Monitor too far away from you e Move toward the Monitor then operate the remote control The buttons on the Monitor do not work 34 els the Control Lock function in use eSet the Control Lock function to OFF using the menu __ _ iCOE_ Se lf diagnostic Indication If the trouble still persists follow the procedure below 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 Remote sensor Power lamp Self diagnostic lamps 1 to 3 Q 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 before consulting the dealer where you purchased the Monitor e If self diagnostic lamp 1 upper flashes lamp 2 middle l
52. rnal control unit Pin number Signal name Signals transmitted TTL level eS H Power Off L Power On eee 2 H Input A L Input B tl H Not connected L Connected Input A and Input B will be determined by the REMOTE SWITCH setting IMPORTANT External control unit is not commercially available in the market When you need it consult your dealer Connecting the Cooling Fan Unit not supplied When installing this Monitor vertically it is required to attach the Cooling Fan Unit Note If you install the Monitor in such a way not instructed in this manual for example installing it diagonally the Cooling Fan Unit may not be able to cool down the internal heat enough to make the Monitor operate therefore reinstallation or another method for cooling will be required e For more detailed connection refer to the manual supplied with the Cooling Fan Unit Cooling Fan Unit SSS a ee 7 i IMPORTANT When installing the Monitor Stes aD vertically consult your dealer 13 Basic Operations Daily Operations Rear View Turn on the main power r Set POWER on the back of the Monitor to ON The POWER lamp on the upper left of the front panel glows orange Ee i 2 Turnon the power Press POWER on the remote control to turn the power on The POWER lamp changes to glow green e
53. s 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 power line surges Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles on other equipment as this can result ina risk of fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards Refer all service to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen on the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product operated normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the Operation Manual as an improper adjustment of controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
54. s the button the type of signal accepted alternates between RGB and COMPO RGB When connecting the playback device such as a PC which can emit the RGB signals COMPO When connecting the playback device such as a DVD player which can emit the component signals Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor twice to exit the menu operations You 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 lt MAIN MENU gt Cursor gt FUNCTION SELECT STATUS DISPLAY ENTER SELECT EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to FUNCTION SELECT Press gt to display the Function Selection Menu lt FUNCTION SELECT gt COLOR TEMP PICTURE MODE ASPECT SIGNAL MODE RGB COMPO reset HIGH z STILL PANORAMIC AUTO COMPO ADJUST MP SELECT amp EXIT Press A V to move the cursor gt to reset Press gt The confirmation screen appears lt reset gt Q Are you sure YES then io NO then MENU key key Press gt again to reset the adjustments To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor 23 Other Convenient Functions v MENU INPUT VOLUME MENU EXIT ji 9 0 0 0 lt gt A v MENU DISPLAY ASPECT POWER Cy Co t VIDEOA V
55. screen To reduce the afterimage you can use the Refresh function see page 28 e The Monitor is manufactured using very high precision technology allowing for more than 99 99 active pixels however be aware that only a slight number of pixels may be deficient or lit at all times e Do not install the Monitor in such a way that the Monitor and other AV equipment affect each other adversely For example if a disturbed image or noise due to electromagnetic interference occurs or if the infrared remote control malfunctions change the installation place Unit mm inch 9 Connections Precautions e Before making connections turn off all the equipment e Plugs should be firmly inserted poor connection could cause noise e To unplug a cord be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out e Connect the power cord after having finished all other connections e Refer also to the user manual of each piece of equipment Available Signals Video signals The following signals can be input to this Monitor e VIDEO A and VIDEO B terminals accept NTSC PAL M and PAL N signals e COMPONENT RGB B terminals accept 480i 576i 480p 720p and 1080i 1035i signals You need to set RGB COMPO to COMPO on the menu see page 23 Computer signals Preset This Monitor has 13 preset video modes for the most popular industrial standard and the signals of the following image reso
56. t A V 18 5 Press lt gt to adjust the selected item Note e 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 To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bar After step 3 on page 17 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor gt to sub menu 2 Press gt to display the Sub Menu The Sub Menu for H SIZE appears on the screen H SIZE 2401 g gt 3 Press A to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust Each time you press the button the Sub Menu changes as follows C SIZE lt gt H POSITION lt gt V se CLOCK PHASE gt V POSITION 4 Press lt gt to adjust the selected item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor three times to exit from the menu operations To reset the adjustments After step 3 on page 17 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor gt to reset 2 Press gt The confirmation screen appears lt reset gt Are you sure YES then key NO then MENU key 3 Press gt again to reset the adjustments To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor Note e Adjustment values for both horizontal and vertical sizes of the screen are so related that if one is adjusted up to
57. t the same time PICTURE MODE appears when RGB input either RGB A or RGB B is selected and one of the following signals comes in RGB15K 50 RGB15K 60 and VGA480 60 On the other hand SIGNAL MODE appears when VIDEO A VIDEO B or COMPONENT input is selected 2 RGB COMPO appears only when the RGB B or COMPONENT input is selected 20 To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bars After step 3 on page 19 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor gt to sub menu 2 Press gt to display the Sub Menu The Sub Menu for R GAIN appears on the screen R GAIN 000 _ _ 3 Press A to select the Sub Menu you want to adjust Each time you press the button the Sub Menu changes as follows Ka R GAIN gt G nae B GAIN 4 Press lt gt to adjust the selected item 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the other items 6 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor three times to exit from the menu operations To reset the adjustments After step 3 on page 19 proceed as follows 1 Press A V to move the cursor gt to reset 2 Press gt The confirmation screen appears lt reset gt Q Are you sure YES then Bl key NO then MENU key 3 Press gt again to reset the adjustments To cancel the reset press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor Changing the Picture Mode Changing the Aspect Ratio When one of the followin
58. t types may have different characteristics e Place the batteries according to the and markings indicated on the battery compartment e When installing the batteries insert the end first to avoid a short circuit e Use only the specified batteries e When you are not using the remote control for a long time remove the batteries e When the batteries have reached the end of their life replace them with new ones immediately Otherwise the liquid may leak out or malfunction may be caused by the leaked liquid If the leaked liquid contacts your skin wipe off the liquid with a soft cloth If the affected skin is left as is you may get a rough skin e Do not throw the batteries into fire or try recharging them e The service life of batteries is six months to one year for normal use The supplied batteries are only for checking the operation and their life may be shorter When the remote control operation becomes erratic replace with new batteries Installation Precautions e When mounting the Monitor vertically consult your dealer See also page 13 e 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 e When installing the Monitor refer also to the user manual for each option to use Do not tilt the Monitor rightward leftward or backward e Route the power cord and connection cables along wall
59. these terminals to the component signal output terminals of NTSC or high vision equipment Note e When these terminals are used as the component terminals Y Pb Pr see Setting the COMPONENT RGB B Input on page 23 external sync signals HD Cs VD cannot be used e AUDIO L MONO R input terminals pin jack Connect these terminals to the audio output terminals of the other equipment 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 e Remote control RM C576 x 1 e Power cord x 1 e Batteries AA R6P 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 Remove the back cover While pushing the release lever on the cover remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the batteries Put the two supplied batteries AA R6P noting the and markings as shown 3 Replace the back cover as illustrated Make sure the release lever on the cover is locked in place correctly Precautions for using batteries If batteries are used improperly the liquid could leak out causing a fire injury etc or dirtying the vicinity Take notice of the following e Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix different types of battery as differen
60. while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt Cursor gt p3ratus DISPLAY ZONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE ADJUST MB SELECT amp EXIT MENY 2 Press A V to move the cursor gt to COLOR REVERSE on the second page e The Setup Menu consists of two pages If you keep pressing A V you can move to the other page from the current page lt SET UP MENU gt 2 2 PIXEL SHIFT ON POWER SAVE ON COLOR REVERSE ON REFRESH ON reset sall reset HOUR METER x100h 001 MODEL NAME GM P421U 3 Press lt gt to select ON while showing the still picture so that you can avoid the screen from being burned in with the still picture Each time you press the button the Color Reverse function alternates between ON and OFF To cancel the Color Reverse function select OFF 4 Press MENU EXIT or MENU on the Monitor once to exit from the menu operations Refreshing the Screen After the power is turned off a whitish image may be left on the screen In that case leave the monitor in a white back state for a while and the image will disappear On the remote control Press MENU EXIT while holding VOLUME to display the Setup Menu On the Monitor Press MENU while holding lt to display the Setup Menu lt SET UP MENU gt Cursor gt TATUS DISPLAY ZONTROL LOCK REMOTE SWITCH HD SIGNAL MODE WHITE BALANCE ADJ
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