JVC GD-42X1U - Wide Gamut Hd Monitor Instructions Manual
JVC GD-42X1U - Wide Gamut Hd Monitor Instructions Manual

JVC GD-42X1U - Wide Gamut Hd Monitor Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 LCD Monitor GD-42X1 INSTRUCTIONS LCD Monitor INSTRUCTIONS ◆ LCT2560-001A-H...
  • Page 2: Lcd Monitor

    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).
  • Page 3 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”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Features › Big screen suitable for SLR digital camera ➔ page A-11 photographs › Slim cabinet provides you with greater freedom of choice for installation › More precise adjustment of picture quality with a ➔ page A-2 wide range of adjustment properties ›...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warnings ........ii Installation ....... . 04 Included items Inserting batteries into the remote control Attaching and connecting the speaker unit...
  • Page 11: Installation

    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) ●...
  • Page 12: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    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.
  • Page 13: To Adjust The Vertical Position Of Monitor

    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. Detach the monitor from the stand. 1-1 Spread a soft cloth on a flat table or floor to place the removed monitor on.
  • Page 14 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 √ √ Tuner √ √ Hook (upper) Hook (lower) Attach the monitor to the stand. 3-1 Hang the monitor to the 3-2 Fasten the screw.
  • Page 15: Connecting External Devices

    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...
  • Page 16 ● HDMI (V.1.3, with Deep Color, with x.v.Color , HDMI CEC Support) INPUT-2: HDMI terminal INPUT-3: HDMI terminal INPUT-4 terminal: D-sub 15 pin 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...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Cable/Turning On The Power

    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.
  • Page 18: Parts Identification

    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.
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    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 Selects an item. (Cursor keys) Confirms your selection.
  • Page 20: Controlling Hdmi Devices

    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.
  • Page 21: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings Example: to change the setting of “Color Temperature” Open the menu. Picture Page 1/3 Memory Setting Memory1 Load Preset Tint Select “Picture”. Tint Setting Color Contrast Contrast Setting Brightness Sharpness Select “Color Temperature”. ● The item currently selected is shown in orange. Select the setting you want.
  • Page 22: Picture

    Technical information Adjust the picture to your needs Set up the monitor for your PC A-10 Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs A-11 Menu index by task A-12...
  • Page 23 Adjust the picture to your needs Make picture adjustments according to your needs using the “Picture” menu. ● You can save six sets (“memories”) of your adjustments. ● You can load a preset into memory and use it as it is, or make your own adjustment.
  • Page 24 This monitor features rich menus for picture control, in addition to 6 pre- installed sets of picture settings carefully prepared by JVC to suit various types of video content and viewing environment. Enjoy controlling appearance of pictures using the “Picture” menu, and create your own picture settings.
  • Page 25 ● Characteristics of the 6 presets...
  • Page 26 ➔ See the following pages for the setting values of each preset.
  • Page 27 ● Setting values of each preset ● The settings are subject to change for amelioration. Signage CCTV HD Tint Tint Setting BY Gain BY/RY Angle Color Contrast Contrast Setting Black Stretch Medium Medium Dynamic DC Offset Auto Contrast Brightness Sharpness –10 –10 Enhancer...
  • Page 28 CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard High –30 –30 Mode-2 Mode-5 Mode-5 Mode-5 –15 –5 –15 –15 Medium Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Wide sRGB Normal Normal Mode-3 Mode-5 Mode-4 Mode-5...
  • Page 29 Signage CCTV HD White Balance Setting R Drive / G Drive / B Drive R Cutoff / G Cutoff / B Cutoff Color Management Mode-1 Mode-2 Color Mngmt. Setting Red Tint / Red Color Yellow Tint / Yellow Color Green Tint / Green Color Cyan Tint / Cyan Color Skin Tint / Skin Color Color : Bright Area...
  • Page 30 CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard Mode-2 Mode-1 Mode-1 Mode-5 Mode-1 High Auto Auto Middle Normal Short Normal...
  • Page 31: Set Up The Monitor For Your Pc

    Set up the monitor for your Selecting the input signal When you connect a PC to the INPUT-4 terminal, set the type of the input signal accordingly. ● For signals in VGA60 and XGA60 Set “Sampling Mode” to “Std”. (➔ page 34) ●...
  • Page 32: Enjoy Slr Digital Camera Photographs

    If the picture is not aligned vertically, or letters on the screen look blurred Set the aspect to “1:1”, and adjust “Dot Clock” and “Clock Phase”. (➔ page ● For signals in 1920 x 1080, set the aspect to “Full” and adjust the same items. If the picture is cropped, or extra margins are displayed around it 1 Set the aspect to “Full”.
  • Page 33: Menu Index By Task

    Menu index by task Page General tone of color Tint Tone of color (including white) Color Temperature Tone of color (in detail) White Balance Setting Range of color representation Color Space › Amplitude of the color difference signal Tint Setting BY Gain ›...
  • Page 34: Sound

    Picture Memory Setting You can store up to 6 sets of the “Picture” settings and use them. ● When the input is changed, the memory used for the input last time is automatically applied. Memory1 / Memory2 / Memory3 / Memory4 / Memory5 / Memory6 ■...
  • Page 35: By Gain

    Tint Adjusts the tone of color. –30 – +30 (Skin color reddish ↔ Skin color greenish) ■ Tint Setting Adjusts the tone of color in detail. ● The setting is fixed to 0 and unadjustable when “Color Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.v.Color”.
  • Page 36: Setup

    Contrast Adjusts the brightness of brighter areas of pictures. –30 – +30 (Dark ↔ Bright) ■ Contrast Setting Adjusts settings of functions relating with contrast. ● The functions are not available when “Color Space” is set to “sRGB” or “AdobeRGB”. ●...
  • Page 37 Sharpness Emphasizes outlines on a picture. ● The setting is unadjustable when “Enhancer” is set to “Off”. –30 – +30 (Fuzzy ↔ Sharp) ■ Enhancer Selects the frequency band enhanced by “Sharpness”. Off : Deactivates the function. ■ Mode-1 / Mode-2 / Mode-3 / Mode-4 / Mode-5 ■...
  • Page 38: Smart Picture

    Backlight Setting Adjusts settings of functions relating with backlight. ◆ Smart Picture Reduces the backlight automatically in dazzling scenes. On / Off ■ ◆ Dynamic Backlight Reduces the backlight automatically in dark scenes to represent black deeper. High / Medium / Low / Off ■...
  • Page 39: Color Space

    Color Matrix Selects the color matrix used for color conversion. ● The setting is fixed to “Auto” and unadjustable when “Color Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.v.Color”. ● The setting is fixed to “Auto” and unadjustable when ”PC Monitor Mode” is set to “On”.
  • Page 40: Color Temperature

    Color Temperature Adjusts color temperature (color tone). A picture becomes more bluish as color temperature becomes higher. ● The setting is fixed to “Mode-5” and unadjustable when “Color Space” is set to “sRGB” or “AdobeRGB”. ● The setting is fixed to “Mode-5” and unadjustable when “PC Monitor Mode” is set to “On”.
  • Page 41: Color Management

    Color Management Adjusts the total coloring of pictures. Three color management presets are available to suit a variety of color temperature settings. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” and unadjustable when “Color Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.v.Color”. ●...
  • Page 42: Dynamic Gamma

    ◆ Green Tint / Green Color Adjusts the tone/colorfulness of green colors. –15 – +15 (Yellow ↔ Cyan) / –30 – +30 (Dilute ↔ Dense) ■ ◆ Cyan Tint / Cyan Color Adjusts the tone/colorfulness of blue colors. –15 – +15 (Green ↔ Blue) / –30 – +30 (Dilute ↔ Dense) ■...
  • Page 43: Hdmi

    Noise Reduction Adjusts the settings of picture noise reduction. ● The functions are unavailable when “PC Monitor Mode” is set to “On” or when signals in a PC signal format are coming in. ◆ Digital VNR Reduces picture noise. Auto : Estimates the amount of noise automatically and applies ■...
  • Page 44: Natural Cinema

    Natural Cinema Displays quick-moving parts on cinemas originally taken on films with more clarity. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” and unadjustable when “Picture Delay Time” is set to “Short”. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” and unadjustable when “PC Monitor Mode” is set to “On”.
  • Page 45: External Control

    Eco Mode Adjusts the brightness of backlight depending on the luminance of the room to reduce power consumption. Display : Activating the function and indicating its performance. ■ On : Activating the function. Its performance is not indicated. ■ Off : Deactivates the function. ■...
  • Page 46: Auto Volume Control

    Sound Bass Adjusts bass tone. –6 – +6 (Weaker ↔ Stronger) ■ Treble Adjusts treble tone. –6 – +6 (Weaker ↔ Stronger) ■ Balance Adjusts sound balance. L10 – 10R (To the left ↔ To the right) ■ Auto Volume Control Turns down the volume automatically when an excessive strong sound signal is input.
  • Page 47: Turn On Volume

    Optimizes the sound for the monitor’s supplied speaker unit. Select “Off” when connecting other speakers. On / Off ■ Turn On Volume Adjusts the initial volume when turning on the monitor. 0 – 50 ■ Current : Setting the current volume to the initial. ■...
  • Page 48: Menu Language

    Setup Menu Language You can choose the language used for on-screen messages. English (EU) / Deutsch / Français(UE) / Italiano / Español (UE) / ■ Català / Nederlands / Dansk / Svenska / Norsk / Suomi / Polski / Magyar / Русский / Ελληνικά / Português / Česky / Български / Українська...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Aspect Adjusts the aspect of pictures. ● The setting is also adjustable through the [ASPECT] button on the remote control. ◆ Options when the current input signal is SD Auto : When the video signal contains information about aspect ratio ■...
  • Page 50 ◆ Options when the current input signal is HD ● You can select “Full Native” only when the input signal is 1080i/p. Full : Stretching a picture to the ■ width of the monitor. Full Native : Displaying a picture ■...
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Position Adjustment Adjusts the picture position on the monitor. ● Vertical adjustment is effective when “Aspect” is set to “14:9 Zoom”, “16:9 Zoom”, “Panoramic”, “16:9 Zoom Subtitle”, or “Panoramic Zoom”. ● Horizontal adjustment is effective only when “Aspect” is set to “Panoramic Zoom”.
  • Page 52: Input Label

    Input Label Adds a source name specifying a device after the source name (“Input-1” - “Input-4”). (No label) / VCR / DVD / Blu-ray Disc / PVR / D-VHS / STB / SAT / ■ AMP / GAME / CAM / DISC / PC 4:3 Aspect Setting Selects the aspect setting which is applied when “Aspect”...
  • Page 53: Pc Setting

    PC Setting Adjusts the settings for PC signals. ● The items below are unadjustable when no PC signal is input: “H Size”, “V Size”, “Dot Clock”, “Clock Phase”, “PC Position Adjustment”, and “Auto Position Adjustment”. ● “Auto Position Adjustment” is unavailable for INPUT-4. ●...
  • Page 54: Dot Clock

    ◆ Dot Clock Adjust this when the picture is not aligned vertically. ● The adjustment is kept after turning off the power. –20 – +20 ■ ◆ Clock Phase Adjust this when letters on the screen look blurred or swaying. ●...
  • Page 55: Power Off Link

    HDMI Control with HDMI Makes an HDMI CEC-compatible external component controllable through this monitor. On : Enables HDMI CEC control. ■ Off : Deactivates HDMI CEC control. ■ One Touch Play Starting playback on an HDMI CEC-compatible external component automatically turns on the monitor and change its source to the component.
  • Page 56: Amp Control

    AMP Control Makes an HDMI CEC-compatible amplifier controllable through the monitor. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” and unadjustable when “Control with HDMI” is set to “Off”. On / Off ■ Input-1 Audio Selects the audio signal type for INPUT-1. Auto : Detects the type automatically.
  • Page 57 External Control You can control GD-42X1 from external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) via the RS-232C terminal on the rear of the monitor. Communication specifications Cable A crossover cable with a RS-232C connector Communication specifications ● Baud Rate: 19200 bps ●...
  • Page 58 Command outline To control the monitor from external control equipment, send operation commands to the monitor. Example of communication procedures GD-42X1 ! 0x82 0x80 IP 3 Lf External control equipment Ack 0x82 0x80 IP 3 Lf 1 Operation command to select “Input-3”. 2 Acknowledgment from the monitor.
  • Page 59: Index

    Command list ● “ * ” is the monitor ID. Normally, set it to “0x80”. ● Enter the appropriate data to “xx” or “x”. Operation commands † 0x82 † 0x82 † 0x82 † 0x82 † 0x82 † 0x82 0x82 0x82 0x82 ††...
  • Page 60 Functions Data 0: Off Turns on/off the monitor. 1: On +: Switches the power status. 1: Input-1 2: Input-2 Selects the input. 3: Input-3 4: Input-4 00 – 50: Sets the volume directly. Adjusts the volume. +: Turns the volume up. –: Turns the volume down.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting The following are not malfunctions. ● This LCD display is built with very high precision technology; however, be aware that a few pixels may be missing or constantly lit. ● When a still image is displayed for a long time, it may remain indistinctly on the screen after the picture has changed.
  • Page 62 No sound. ● Check the speaker cord connection. (➔ page 05) ● Press the MUTING button. ● Check the amplifier connection. ● When “AMP” is selected under “Speaker”, the sound is output from the amplifier, and not from the speakers of the monitor. (➔ page 13) No picture from HDMI devices.
  • Page 63 Specifications Model name GD-42X1 LCD panel 42-inch (viewable) Screen size (visible area 1067.3 mm (42’’) size measured diagonally) Display resolution 1920×1080 Display colours 1.07 billion colors (10 bit color) Viewing angle (TYP.) 178 ° (Horizontally) 178 ° (Vertically) Luminance (TYP.) 450 cd/m Contrast ratio (TYP.) 4000 : 1...
  • Page 64 To perform the calibration, you need i1Display 2 of X-Rite Incorporated and a Windows PC. Notice on transportation ● This monitor is precision equipment and needs dedicated packing material for transportation. Never use any packing material supplied from sources other than JVC or JVC-authorized dealers.
  • Page 65 Dimensions unit: mm (inch) 1 : 990.0 (39) 2 : 716.8 (28 1/4) / 689.3 (27 1/8) / 661.8 (26) 3 : 400.0 (15 3/4) 4 : 117.0 (4 5/8) / 89.5 (3 5/8) / 62.0 (2 1/2) 5 : 400.0 (15 3/4) 6 : 200.0 (7 7/8) 7 : 42.5 (1 3/4) At the high position...
  • Page 66 Logos & Licenses As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency. ● For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized, omitted or composed, and may slightly be different from actual products.
  • Page 67 Compliant signal formats (1) INPUT-4 terminal (PC) Frequency Signal Vertical (Hz) Horizontal (Hz) Dot clock (MHz) PC98 56.42 24.823 21.050 VGA 60 †1 59.94 31.469 25.175 VGA 72 72.81 37.861 31.500 VGA 75 75.00 37.500 31.500 WVGA 60 †2 60.00 31.020 33.750 SVGA 60...
  • Page 68 Total pixels Effective pixels Standard pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame — VESA Standard VESA Standard VESA Standard 1088 — 1056 VESA Standard 1040 VESA Standard 1056 VESA Standard 1344 1024 VESA Standard 1328 1024 VESA Standard 1312...
  • Page 69 Compliant signal formats (2) INPUT-4 terminal (composite) INPUT-4 terminal (component) Frequency Frequency Signal Signal Vertical (Hz) Horizontal (Hz) Vertical (Hz) Horizontal (Hz) PAL/50 50.00 15.63 480/60i 59.94 15.73 PAL/60 15.73 576/50i 15.63 59.94 50.00 SECAM 15.63 480/60p 31.47 50.00 59.94 NTSC3.58 15.73 576/50p...
  • Page 70 Total pixels Effective pixels pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame 1650 1280 2200 562/563 1920 1080 262/263 2200 1125 1920 1080 1980 1280 2640 562/563 1920 1080 312/313 2640 1125 1920 1080 2750 1125 1920 1080 2640...
  • Page 71 Index Icons Computer... . 08, A-10 ..... 12 Connection ....08 Contrast .
  • Page 72 Lip Sync ....27 Remote control unit..12 Remote sensor ... . . 11 Main unit .
  • Page 74 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 0509HHH-MW-MT...

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