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LCD Monitor
GD-42X1
INSTRUCTIONS
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 futur
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Warnings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. 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 excl
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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 th
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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, an
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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 op
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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
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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 a
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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 02
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation Included items ● Main unit (monitor and stand) ● Speaker unit ● Screws for the speaker unit ● Remote control unit ● AAA size batteries ● Video cable (D-sub 15 pin / RCA) ● Audio cable (3.5 mm stereo mini / RCA) ● Power cable ● Instructions (this book), startup sheet, other printed material 04
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Inserting batteries into the remote control If this symbol is shown, When replacing the batteries it is only valid in the To avoid short-circuit, place the minus European Union end of the batteries first. ● Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, fire or the like. ● Read the precautions on the battery. ● The batteries last about 6 to 12 months on regular usage. ● The included batteries are supplied for operation check and may last shorter. Attaching and co
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To adjust the vertical position of monitor The monitor is height-adjustable in 3 positions, by 5.5 cm (2 1/4’’) at the maximum. Adjust the vertical position of the monitor when you need to place a device under the monitor. 1 Detach the monitor from the stand. 1-1 Spread a soft cloth on a flat table or floor to place the removed monitor on. 1-2 Remove the screw connecting 1-3 Detach the monitor from the the monitor and the stand. stand. ● The monitor should be carried by two or more people.
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2-2 Attach the hooks again. ● Select the positions of the hooks according to the monitor position you want, and fix them with the screws. Speaker unit x √ x √ Tuner x x √ √ Hook (upper) Hook (lower) 3 Attach the monitor to the stand. 3-1 Hang the monitor to the 3-2 Fasten the screw. stand. ● After fastening the screw, swing ● After hanging the monitor on the the monitor a few times to check stand, swing the monitor from if it is hinged with the stand side to side a few times so that properly
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Connecting external devices To connect an HDMI device To INPUT-1/INPUT-2/ INPUT-3 terminals To connect a device with component terminals To connect a device with a composite terminal Green To connect a DVI device To connect a computer 08
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TM TM TM ● HDMI (V.1.3, with Deep Color, with x.v.Color , HDMI CEC Support) TM TM INPUT-2: HDMI terminal INPUT-3: HDMI terminal INPUT-4 terminal: D-sub 15 pin TM INPUT-1: HDMI terminal Speaker terminals (➔ page 05) AUDIO INPUT terminal RS-232C terminal (➔ page 38) A: Video cable (supplied) d: Video cable (separately purchased) B: Audio cable (supplied) e: DVI-HDMI cable (separately purchased) a: HDMI cable (separately purchased) f: VGA cable (separately purchased) b: Component cable (separat
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Connecting the power cable/Turning on the power Power cable Power switch ● Ground the earth plug of the power cable to the earth terminal of the AC outlet. ● When several kinds of power cord are provided in the package, use Power on Power off the one which fits your AC outlet. Initial settings When you turn on the monitor for the first time, initial settings start. Select the menu language and the place of installation. 1 Select the menu language. 1-1 Select “Menu Language” and Interacti
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Parts identification Main unit Power switch (on Power indicator Remote sensor the rear) Touch sensor panel Power switch Turns on or off the main power supply. (on the rear) Power indicator Lights while the monitor is on. Remote sensor Aim the remote control here. Touch sensor panel Touch on the function name to operate the function. You hear a beep sound when the button is touched. Turns the monitor on/off (on standby). INPUT Switches the input. Opens the setting menu. Functions as the dow
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Remote control POWER Turns the monitor on/off (on standby). LINK Opens the operation window for HDMI CEC devices. (➔ page 13) OPTION Opens the setup window of HDMI CEC devices. MENU Opens the setting menu. (➔ page 14) Selects an item. (Cursor keys) OK Confirms your selection. BACK Goes back to the previous screen. EXIT Exits from the menu. ASPECT Changes the aspect. (➔ page 30) VOL +/– Adjusts the volume. MUTING Attenuates the sound. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Switches the input. INPUT 3 INPUT 4 ●
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Controlling HDMI devices You can control HDMI CEC devices connected to this monitor using the remote of the monitor. ● This function can be customized in the “HDMI” settings (➔ page 36). ● Devices may not operate or may function differently from described, depending on the model or the manufacturer. Link >Recorder 1 Press the [LINK] button. Device Input-1 Operation window appears. Rec. Rec.Stop 2 Select the device to control. NAVIGATION Function Select the device name under “Device”. Opera
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Changing the settings Example: to change the setting of “Color Temperature” 1 Open the menu. Picture Page 1/3 Memory Setting Memory1 Load Preset Tint 0 Tint Setting 2 Select “Picture”. Color 0 Contrast 0 Contrast Setting Brightness 0 Sharpness 0 3 Select “Color Temperature”. ● The item currently selected is shown in orange. 4 Select the setting you want. ● When the selected item is followed by an adjustment screen, press the [ ] buttons to make adjustments. Picture ➔ page 15 5 Finish the set
