JVC GD-42X1U - Wide Gamut Hd Monitor User manual

GD-42X1
INSTRUCTIONS
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor ◆GD-42X1
0509HHH-MW-MT
2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited LCD Monitor ◆INSTRUCTIONS
LCT2560-001A-H
EN
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ENGLISH
As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that
this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®”
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Please read the important notice for energy efficiency on
page 47.
Important Note:
In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number of your monitor
(located at the rear of the cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to
the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user’s guide in a convenient place
for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future
use.
Serial Number:
Model Number:
INSTRUCTIONS
LCD Monitor
GD-42X1
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES
REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT.
1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit.
2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord.
3. Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good
ventilation is unattainable.
4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings.
5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do
not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Warnings
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock.
Do not remove cover (or back). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Warnings
Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty.
●When you don’t use this monitor for a long period of time, be sure to
disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your
safety.
●To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension
cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
Do not attempt to service the product yourself
Caution
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer to qualified service personnel for repairs.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
16) Place the monitor on a stable, flat surface. Failure to do so can result in
the monitor falling, causing injury.
17) DO NOT allow young children to play around or on the monitor. Do not
hang from the monitor. Failure to do so can result in the monitor falling,
causing injury.
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Warnings
18) DO NOT allow young children to play with the plastic bag that came
with the monitor when you unpacked it. Failure to do so can result in
suffocation, causing injury.
19) Avoid improper installation and never position the unit where good
ventilation is impossible. When installing this monitor, distance
recommendations must be maintained between the set and the wall, as
well as inside a tightly enclosed area or piece of furniture. Keep to the
minimum distance guidelines shown for safe operation.
20) Cautions for installation
●Do not tilt the monitor towards the left or right, or towards the back.
●Install the monitor in a corner on the floor so as to keep cords out of the
way.
●The monitor will generate a slight amount of heat during operation.
Ensure that sufficient space is available around the monitor to allow
satisfactory cooling.
●Have two people remove the monitor from the box with the screen
facing away from you. It’s possible your clothing, (such as a belt buckle
or button) may scratch the front of the monitor. Do the same when
moving the monitor to another location.
50 mm (2’’)
50 mm
(2’’)
150 mm
(5 7/8’’)
150 mm
(5 7/8’’)
200 mm (7 7/8’’) 200 mm
(7 7/8’’)
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21) When installing the monitor on the wall, ask your dealer to install.
22) Make enough room for inserting and removing the power plug. Place
the monitor as close to the outlet as possible. The main power supply
for this monitor is controlled by inserting or removing the power plug.
23) Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
24) When this monitor is connected to the wall outlet, it is always on
standby even when all the LED lamps are not lit. To shut down the
monitor, unplug the monitor from the wall outlet.
■ Registered trademarks, the model name, and power rating are written
on the labels placed under the terminal cover on the rear of the product.
IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your
local authorities or for USA, the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.
eiae.org
●The top of the supplied stand is made of glass. Avoid physical shock and
do not scratch it with hard objects.
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Warnings
To prevent an accidental fall
When fixing to furniture
1Thread a belt (not supplied) through the hole on the
back of the stand.
2Fix the belt to the furniture using a screw (not supplied).
FCC Notice:
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party
responsible for compliance 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.
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.
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Features
›Big screen suitable for SLR digital camera
photographs ➔page A-11
›Slim cabinet provides you with greater freedom of
choice for installation
›More precise adjustment of picture quality with a
wide range of adjustment properties ➔page A-2
›Operating HDMI devices from the TV remote
controller — HDMI CEC compatible ➔page 13
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Contents
Contents
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Included items 04
Inserting batteries into the remote control 05
Attaching and connecting the speaker unit 05
Installation 05
To adjust the vertical position of monitor 06
Connecting external devices 08
Connecting the power cable/Turning on the power 10
Initial settings 10
Parts identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controlling HDMI devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Picture 15
Sound 27
Setup 29
HDMI 36
External Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Technical information
Adjust the picture to your needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Set up the monitor for your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Menu index by task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
You can search for picture/sound menu items from the
adjustment you want to make, and quickly find the page
containing detailed information.
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