JVC Dt V20l3d Instructions

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Operation guide
Shows the buttons for each operation.
  The menu automatically disappears in about 30 seconds after the previous operation.
  Some items may not appear on the menu depending on the input or the input signal.
  The items controlled by the MAKE system do not appear on the menu.
Setting of “AREA MARKER”, “SAFETY MARKER”, “R-AREA MARKER”, 
“R-SAFETY MARKER”
The setting values and features are as follows.
OFF: Deactivate the marker.
LINE: Displays the area with an outline.
HALF: The area outside the specified aspect ratio of the screen is displayed at 50% transparency.
HALF+L: The area of the specified aspect ratio of the screen is indicated by an outline, and the area 
outside of that is displayed at 50% transparency.
BLK.: The area outside the specified aspect ratio of the screen is black. Only the portion of the picture 
within the designated area is displayed.
BLK. +L: The area of the specified aspect ratio of the screen is indicated by an outline, and the area 
outside of that becomes black so that only the area inside the line is displayed.
NOTE
MARKER*1*2
Settings for marker functions
1/2
Item To do Setting value
AREA MARKER*3Activate/deactivate the area marker and select the 
style of it.☞ “NOTE”
MARKER ASPECT*
3Select the aspect ratio of the area marker. 4:3, 14:9, 13:9, 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 
1.66:1
SAFETY MARKER
Activate/deactivate the safety marker and select the 
style of it.☞ “NOTE”
SAFETY AREA
Adjust the area of the safety marker. 80% – 100%
FRAME
Displays/hides the frame indicating the area of 
the 
specified aspect ratio.OFF, ON
CENTER MARKER
Displays/hides the marker indicating the center 
position of the picture.OFF, ON
LINE BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness of the marker. HIGH, LOW
2/2
Item To do Setting value
R-AREA MARKER*3Activate/deactivate the area marker and select the 
style of it.☞ “NOTE”
R-MARKER ASPECT*
3Select the aspect ratio of the area marker. 4:3, 14:9, 13:9, 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 
1.66:1
R-SAFETY MARKER
Activate/deactivate the safety marker and select the 
style of it.☞ “NOTE”
R-SAFETY AREA
Adjust the area of the safety marker. 80% – 100%
  The area marker or the safety marker is displayed by using AREA MARKER or SAFETY MARKER button, or 
external control.
  Select either non-“R-” items or “R-” items to activate by using external control (☞ 
“External Control” on page 16).
  When a picture is displayed in 4:3 aspect ratio, the safety marker for the 4:3 area is displayed.
  To display the safety marker for the area of a picture displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio, hide the area marker.
 (☞ “NOTE”)
*1 Memorized for each input.
*2 Not displayed when picture is displayed in the 1:1 mode.
*3 Displayed only when picture is displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio.
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Settings of “E.AUDIO GROUP”The setting values and selectable audio channels of EMBEDDED AUDIO signals are as follows.
1G: channel(s) 1/2/3/4/1+2/3+4/1 – 4 (1G)
2G: channel(s) 5/6/7/8/5+6/7+8/5 – 8 (2G)
1-2G: channel(s) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/1+2/3+4/5+6/7+8/1 – 4 (1G)/5 – 8 (2G)/1 – 8 (1G+2G)
3G: channel(s) 9/10/11/12/9+10/11+12/9 – 12 (3G)
1-3G: channel(s) 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/1+2/3+4/5+6/7+8/9+10/11+12/1 – 4 (1G)/5 – 8 (2G)/
9 – 12 (3G)/1 – 8 (1G+2G)/1 – 12 (1-3G)
Example of the level meter display —Level meter position and audio channelsEx.: When “LEVEL METER ch” is set to “LINE” and “BAR TYPE” is set to “3COLORS”
Operation guide
Shows the buttons for each 
operation.
  The menu automatically disappears in about 30 seconds after the previous operation.
  Some items may not appear on the menu depending on the input or the input signal.
  The items controlled by the MAKE system do not appear on the menu.
AUDIO SETTING
Settings for the audio output balance, EMBEDDED AUDIO signals and level meter
Item To do Setting value
BALANCE
Adjust the balance between the right and left 
speakers.L5 – L1, 0, R1 – R5
AUDIO1 ASSIGN.
Select the video input which the audio signal 
through AUDIO ASSIGN (IN 1) terminal is 
assigned to.SDI-1, SDI-2, DVI, COMP/RGB, VIDEO-1, 
VIDEO-2
AUDIO2 ASSIGN.
Select the video input which the audio signal 
through AUDIO ASSIGN (IN 2) terminal is 
assigned to.
E.AUDIO GROUP*
1Select the audio channel group of the 
EMBEDDED AUDIO signals.☞ “NOTE”
LEVEL METER 
SETTING*
1Adjust the level meter display for the 
EMBEDDED AUDIO signals.☞ “NOTE”
LEVEL METER ch
Select how the audio channels are displayed on 
the level meter.OFF, LINE (Displays the channels 1 – 6 
at the left of the screen and 7 – 12 at the 
right.), DIVIDE (Displays the odd channels at 
the left of the screen and the even channels 
at the right.)
BAR TYPE
Select the color of the level meter display. 3COLORS (3 colors to indicate variations in 
input levels), W.100 (white)
REFERENCE 
LEVELSelect the standard input level indicated on the 
level meter.–20dB, –18dB
OVER LEVEL
Select the input level’s lower limit indicated in 
red for the “3COLORS” display.–10dB, –8dB, –6dB, –4dB, –2dB
BAR BRIGHTNESS
Select the brightness of the level meter. LOW, HIGH
*
1 Memorized for each input.
OVER LEVEL REFERENCE LEVEL
Yellow
Green Red
Adjustment bar
Displayed when selecting 
“BALANCE.”
NOTE
  When “BAR TYPE” is set to “W.100,” the standard input level set in “REFERENCE LEVEL” is displayed with 
the line indication. The input level set in “OVER LEVEL” is not displayed.
  The level meter with no audio signal input is displayed in white for “3COLORS,” and in gray for “W.100.”
  You can select the position of the level meter display—top or bottom of the screen (☞ “POSITION” in 
“INFORMATION” on page 15).
Menu Configuration—MAIN MENU (cont.)
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WAVE FORM SETTING*1
Settings for the wave form monitor
Item To do Setting value
POSITION
Select the position of the wave form monitor. 1 (lower right), 2 (lower left), 3 (upper left), 
4 (upper right)
FILTER
Activates/deactivates the low-pass filter for the 
incoming wave form data.FLAT (no filter), LOWPASS
GAIN
Adjust the gain level for the incoming wave form 
data.–10 – +10
OVER LEVEL
Select the over level for the incoming luminance 
signals.☞ “NOTE”
MARKING
Activates/deactivates the function to change the 
color of a wave form when the signal exceeds the 
limit specified on “LEVEL” (☞ below).OFF, ON
LEVEL
Adjust the lower limit for the luminance signal 070 –109
AUTO OFF
Activates/deactivates the function to make the 
wave form monitor indication go off automatically 
15 minutes after displaying it.ON, OFF
*
1 This function does not work for the signals as follows:
 RGB input signals (analog/digital), DVI signals (digital/inputted from personal computer), 1080/60p (analog/digital), 
1080/50p (analog/digital), 640 *480/60p (analog/digital).
SYNC FUNCTION
Settings for the synchronization with signals
Item To do Setting value
NO SYNC ACTION
Select the screen status when no signal is 
coming in.OFF,
P.SAVE (power save mode),
GRAY B. (gray screen)
DELAY TIME
Select the period until the screen status 
changes as selected in “NO SYNC ACTION” 
after signals stop coming in.30sec., 5min., 15min.
SYNC INPUT SEL.*
2Select the sync signal for the VIDEO1, VIDEO2 
and COMPO./RGB input.INT. (Internal sync), EXT. (External sync)
LOW LATENCY
Activates/deactivates the function to shorten 
the time taken to display the picture (low latency 
function).
  If the picture is not displayed steadily while 
“ON” is selected, select “OFF.”
  While “ON” is selected, the displayed picture 
may become unstable when an operation 
using buttons on the front panel or the menu 
is performed, or when the signal format 
changes.ON, OFF
  When setting “NO SYNC ACTION” to “GRAY B.,” the screen color changes to gray and the power consumption 
of the back light is saved by half.
 Selecting “P.SAVE” (power save mode) saves more power consumption by turning off the back light.
*2 Memorized for each input.
Operation guide
Shows the buttons for each 
operation.
Example of the wave form monitorEx.: When “MARKING” is set to “ON” and “LEVEL” is set to “080”
NOTE
  The wave which goes over the value set on “LEVEL” 
is indicated in Red.
RedWhite
Start End
Video signal
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FUNCTION SETTING
Setting for the sub menu display, color system, color of the tally lamp and the picture size.
Item To do Setting value
sub menu POSI.
Select the contents and displaying position of “sub menu.”
☞ “NOTE”
COLOR 
SYSTEMSelect the color system.
  If the picture is unstable with “AUTO,” select “PAL” or “NTSC.”AUTO, NTSC, PAL
TALLY SELECT
Select the color of the tally lamp. GREEN, RED
SD4:3 LARGE
Change the picture size of 4:3 
format signal.☞ “NOTE”
PICTURE SUB ADJ.
Adjusts the standard level for the picture adjustment and selects the set-up level for the input video signal.
Item To do Setting value
CONTRAST*1Adjust the standard level for the contrast adjusted 
with CONTRAST knob on the front panel.–20 – +20
BRIGHT*
1Adjust the standard level for the brightness 
adjusted with BRIGHT knob on the front panel.–20 – +20
CHROMA*
1Adjust the standard level for the chroma adjusted 
with CHROMA knob on the front panel.–20 – +20
PHASE*
1Adjust the standard level for the phase adjusted 
with PHASE knob on the front panel.–20 – +20
NTSC SETUP
Select the set-up level of the input NTSC signal. 00 (compliant with 0% set-up signal), 7.5 (compliant 
with 7.5% set-up signal)
COMPO. 
LEVELSelect the level of the analog component signal 
(480i and 576i only).B75 (compliant with BetacamVTR 7.5% set-up 
signal), B00 (compliant with BetacamVTR 0% set-
up signal), SMPTE (compliant with M2VTR signals)
sub menu
Display the sub menu which enables you to adjust the items in “PICTURE SUB ADJ.” while viewing the 
actual picture.
reset
Restore the default settings for all the items in “PICTURE SUB ADJ.”
*
1 Memorized for each input.
SIZE/POSI. ADJ.
Adjusts the size and position of the picture.
Item To do Setting value
H SIZE*2Adjust the horizontal picture size.
Setting value varies depending on 
the signals. H POSITION*2Adjust the horizontal picture position.
V SIZE*2Adjust the vertical picture size.
V POSITION*2Adjust the vertical picture position.
sub menu
Display the sub menu which enables you to adjust the items of “SIZE/POSI. ADJ.” while viewing the 
actual picture.
reset
Restore the default settings for all the items in “SIZE/POSI. ADJ.”
*
2 Memorized for each signal format.
WHITE BALANCE SET.
Selects the color temperature and adjusts the drive level and cutoff point of each color (R/G/B).
Item To do Setting value
COLOR TEMP.
Select the color temperature. 9300K, 6500K, USER
R DRIVE, G DRIVE, 
B DRIVE*
3Adjust the drive level of each color (red, green, and blue). MIN – 000 – MAX (in 256 grades)
R CUT OFF, G CUT 
OFF, B CUT OFF*
3Adjust the cutoff point of each color (red, green, and blue). MIN – 000 – MAX (in 256 grades)
sub menu
Display the sub menu which enables you to adjust the items in “WHITE BALANCE SET.” while 
viewing the actual picture.
reset
Restore the default settings for the drive levels and cutoff points of the selected color 
temperature.
*
3 Memorized for each color temperature.
For the operation procedure, see page 7.
Operation guide
Shows the buttons for each 
operation.
Settings of “sub menu POSI.”The setting values and features are as follows.
LOWER1: Displays the current setting and adjustment bar at the 
lower part of the screen.
UPPER1: Displays the current setting and adjustment bar at the 
upper part of the screen.
LOWER2: Displays the current setting at the lower part of the 
screen.
UPPER2: Displays the current setting at the upper part of the 
screen.
  The adjustment bar is not displayed for some items.
Settings of “SD4:3 LARGE”The setting values and features are as follows.
OFF: Fit the vertical picture size into the pixel numbers of 
the monitor display.
ON: Fit the vertical picture size into that of the monitor 
display.
  The menu automatically 
disappears in about 30 
seconds after the previous 
operation.
  Some items may not appear 
on the menu depending on 
the input or the input signal.
  The items controlled by 
the MAKE system do not 
appear on the menu.
NOTE
Menu Configuration—SET-UP MENU
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Setting of “CHARACTER SET.”Assign a name for each video source.
1 Change the input to one that you want to assign a video source name for.
2 Select “CHARACTER SET.”
3 Press   buttons to select the first character.
  Each time you press   button, the character changes as follows. Press   button to reverse the order.
4 Press   button to move the arrow to the next space.
  The characters entered before moving the arrow are memorized.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 (10 characters at maximum).
6 Press MENU button to store the name.
Operation guide
Shows the buttons for each 
operation.
  The menu automatically disappears in about 30 seconds after the previous operation.
  Some items may not appear on the menu depending on the input or the input signal.
  The items controlled by the MAKE system do not appear on the menu.
REMOTE SETTING
Settings for the external control
Item To do Setting value
SERIAL TYPE
Select the input terminal used for external control by 
serial communication.RS232C, RS485
PARALLEL TYPE
Select the external control method for the MAKE/
TRIGGER terminal.MAKE, TRIGGER, SET
PIN1, PIN2, PIN3, 
PIN4, PIN5Assign the control functions to the pins of the MAKE/
TRIGGER terminal.
  Assign a function to each pin terminal by selecting 
“SET” in “PARALLEL TYPE.” (The functions are 
assigned for “PIN6” – “PIN8” and you cannot 
change the assignment of these functions.)☞ “Functions controlled by the MAKE/
TRIGGER system” on page 17
INFORMATION
Settings for the information display of the monitor
Item To do Setting value
POSITION
Select the position to show the information display (☞ “On the 
Information Display” on page 7).UPPER, LOWER
SOURCE ID
Select if the name assigned in “CHARACTER SET.” is displayed on 
the screen (☞ “On the Information Display” on page 7).OFF, ON
CHARACTER SET.*
1Assign a name to each video source as you like (10 characters at 
maximum). You can also enter a name using the RS-232C system.☞ “NOTE”
STATUS DISPLAY
Select if the status of the current input and the setting of muting are 
displayed on the screen (☞ “On the Status Display” on page 7).AUTO, OFF, ON
CRC ERROR
Select if the CRC error indication for the input HD SDI signal is displayed 
on the screen (☞ “On the Information Display” on page 7).ON, OFF
SUB HOUR METER
Display the hours of use (unit: hour). You can reset this item.
MODEL
Display the model name of the monitor.
VERSION
Display the version of the monitor.
HOUR METER
Display the total hours of use (unit: hour). This item is used for maintenance of the monitor. You 
cannot reset this item.
*
1 Memorized for each input.
CONTROL LOCK
Turns on (or off) the control lock function to disable the buttons on the front panel.
  The following operations are available even when this function is activated.
–  Turning on/off (on standby) the monitor
–  Displaying the SET-UP MENU (by pressing 
 button while holding   button) and turning “CONTROL LOCK” 
to “OFF”
–  Operating the monitor by an external control 
 If you try other operations, “  Control lock on!” appears on the screen.
all reset
Restores all the settings and adjustments of the monitor to the default.
  “HOUR METER” and the settings done by using the adjustment knobs on the front panel will not be reset.
  After performing “all reset,” the monitor is turned off then turned on automatically.
Space
(☞ “External Control” on pages 16 to 18)
NOTE
Setting value: OFF, ON
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7 About the external control
This monitor has three external control terminals.
 MAKE/TRIGGER terminal (RJ-45): The following external control systems are available.
(1) MAKE (make contact) system: Controls the monitor by short-circuiting the corresponding pin terminal to 
the GND pin terminal, or disconnecting (opening) it.
(2) TRIGGER (trigger) system: Controls the monitor by sending the pulse signal instantaneously to the 
corresponding pin terminal.
 ☞ “Using the MAKE/TRIGGER system” on page 17
 RS-485 terminals (RJ-45): Controls the monitor with the RS-485 system. (☞ “Using the serial communication” 
on page 18)
 RS-232C terminal (D-sub 9-pin): Controls the monitor with the RS-232C system. (☞ “Using the serial 
communication” on page 18)
Set the following items of “REMOTE SETTING” in SET-UP MENU according to the external control terminal and 
control system (☞ “SERIAL TYPE”, “PARALLEL TYPE” on page 15).
Control terminal Control systemThe settings of this unit
“SERIAL TYPE”  setting “PARALLEL TYPE”  setting
MAKE/TRIGGER 
terminalMAKE 
—MAKE
TRIGGER
—TRIGGER
RS-485 terminal Serial 
communication RS-485
RS485*
1—
RS-232C terminal RS-232C
RS232C*1—
*
1 For a monitor connected to a personal computer etc, select the terminal the equipment is actually connected to. For 
other monitors, select “RS485.”PC, etc.
RS-485 IN
or
RS-232CRS-485 
OUTRS-485
 INRS-485 
OUTRS-485
 INRS-485 
OUT
Control priority is as follows.
MAKE > TRIGGER = serial communication = buttons and menu on the monitor
  You can use the external control even when “CONTROL LOCK” is set to “ON” (☞ page 15).
  When the monitor is off (on standby), external control is not available. But certain external controls (
starting/
terminating communication, turning on the monitor) are available through the serial communication (☞ page 18).

You can control the monitor by a personal computer or dedicated controller*
2.
  For the details, see page 17.
*2 The controller is not commercially available. Consult your dealer if you need it.

  For the details, see page 18.
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7 Using the MAKE/TRIGGER system
The MAKE/TRIGGER terminal is configured as follows. You can assign a function to each pin terminal in 
“REMOTE SETTING” (☞ “PIN1, PIN2, PIN3, PIN4, PIN5” on page 15).
  You cannot change the functions assigned to the pin terminals from 6th to 8th.
Pin No.
Pin name
1
PIN1
2
PIN2
3
PIN3
4
PIN4
5
PIN5
6
PIN6 (TALLY)*
1
7
PIN7 (ENABLE)*2
8
PIN8 (GND)
*
1 The 6th pin terminal controls turning on or off the tally lamp (available to control even when the 7th pin terminal is 
invalid).
*
2 The 7th pin terminal makes the external control valid/invalid. Make sure to control the terminal by the MAKE system.
To assign the functions to the pin terminals
For the operation procedure, see page 7.
1 Select “REMOTE SETTING” on the SET-UP MENU.2 Set “PARALLEL TYPE” to “SET.”3 Select a pin name (“PIN1” – “PIN5”) for which you want to assign a function, then select the function you want 
to assign.
  For selectable functions, see the tables on the right.
Operation of the external control
1 Set “PARALLEL TYPE” of “REMOTE SETTING” to “MAKE” or “TRIGGER” in the SET-UP MENU.2 Short-circuit the 7th pin terminal (ENABLE) to the 8th pin terminal (GND) so that the monitor can be controlled 
by the external control.
3 When the “MAKE” system is selected: Operate each function by short-circuiting the corresponding pin terminal 
to the 8th pin terminal (GND) or opening it.
When the “TRIGGER” system is selected: Operate each function by pulse control, that is short-circuiting the 
corresponding pin terminal to the 8th pin terminal (GND) for about 1 second and opening it.
  When changing the input with MAKE system, only one pin terminal must be short-circuited. (Other pin terminals 
must be opened.)
  When selecting the “TRIGGER” system, you can operate only one function at a time. Operate the functions one 
by one.
This is a female terminal.

Display Functions to be controlled Opening Short-circuiting
TALLY SEL Selects the color of the tally lamp. Green Red
SDI 1 Changes the input to “SDI 1.” Invalid Valid
SDI 2 Changes the input to “SDI 2.” Invalid Valid
DVIChanges the input to “DVI.” Invalid Valid
COMP./RGB Changes the input to “COMPO./RGB.” Invalid Valid
VIDEO 1 Changes the input to “VIDEO 1.” Invalid Valid
VIDEO 2 Changes the input to “VIDEO 2.” Invalid Valid
EXT.SYNC Changes the sync signal. Internal sync External sync
A.MARKER The area marker indication Off On
S.MARKER The safety marker indication Off On
FRAME Indication of the area of 
the specified aspect ratioOff On
C.MARKER The center marker indication Off On
MARK.SEL Selects the items of “MARKER”*
3Non-“R-” items “R-” items
ASPECT Changes the aspect ratio. 4:3 16:9
1:1 Displays in 1:1 mode. Off On
STATUS Status display*
4☞ “On the Status Display” on page 7
L.METER Audio level meter display *5
TIME CODE Time code display Off On
SOURCE ID
☞ “SOURCE ID” on page 15Off On
WAVE FORM Wave form monitor display *
6
COLOR OFF Color off Color Monochrome
SCR CHECK Screens check *7
I/P MODE Change a mode according to a input picture. *8
MUTING Muting on/off Off On
– – – No function — —
*
3 Selects which functions in “MARKER” are activated, non-“R-” items or “R-” items (☞ “MARKER”  on page 11).
*4 Displays the information shown when INPUT SELECT button of the current input is pressed (☞ “On the Status Display” 
on page 7). While controlling with the MAKE system, the information is displayed only at the moment of short-circuiting.
*
5 While controlling with the MAKE system, the level meter is switched between displayed (short-circuiting) and hidden 
(opening). When “LEVEL METER ch” is set to “OFF,” the level meter is not displayed (“NO EFFECT” appears). While 
controlling with the TRIGGER system, the pattern of the audio channel display is switched.
*
6 Must be controlled with the TRIGGER system. Controls whether displaying/hiding the wave form monitor (This function 
cannot be controlled with the MAKE system.).
*
7 While controlling with the MAKE system, the screen is switched between normal screen (opening) and blue screen 
(short-circuiting). While controlling with the TRIGGER system, the screen changes as same as when pressing 
SCREENS CHECK button (☞ page 6).
*
8 Must be controlled with the TRIGGER system. The mode changes in the order of “NORMAL” \ “CINEMA” \ “FIELD”. 
(This function cannot be controlled with the MAKE system.)
  You cannot assign the same function to different pin terminals.
  The TRIGGER system switches each function by short-circuiting the pin terminal for about 1 second and 
opening it.
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1 Starting the communication: 
connection command (!00BCN1Cr)
3 Selecting “SDI 1” input (!00BINACr)
5 Terminating the communication: termination command 
(!00BCN0Cr)
6 Monitor’s status (@00BOKCr) 4 Monitor’s status (@00BOKCr) 2 Monitor’s status (@00BOKCr)
PC, etc.7 Using the serial communication
You can control the monitor from a personal computer etc. via the RS-485 or RS-232C terminal.
  Consult your dealer for the details of the external control specification.

Input terminal CableTerminal 
specificationCommunication specifications
RS-485 A straight LAN cable
☞ See belowBaud Rate: 4800 bps
Data Bits: 8 bits
Parity: No parity
Stop Bits: 1 bit
Flow Control: No control
Communication Code: ASCII Code RS-232C A straight cable with a D-sub 9-pin 
connector (male for the monitor, 
female for the personal computer 
etc.)
 
Pin No. IN terminal signal OUT terminal signal Pin No. Signal
1
TXD + TXD +1
NC
2
TXD – TXD –2
RXD
3
RXD + RXD +3
TXD
4
NC NC4
NC
5
NC NC5
GND
6
RXD – RXD –6
NC
7
NC NC7
RTS
8
GND GND8
CTS
9
NC
  The 7th terminal and the 8th terminal are connected.

All commands consist of the following segments.
Header Monitor ID Command ID Function Data Cr (0DH)
On Header“!”: Operation commands from the personal computer, etc. For details, see  on the right.
“?”: Reference commands from the personal computer, etc.
“@”: Status returns from the monitor
  To start communication, send the connection command from the personal computer etc.
  To terminate the communication, send the termination command from the personal computer etc.
This is a female terminal. This is a female terminal.Example of communication procedures

No. Commands Functions Data
1!*
**1BCN1Cr Starts communication (connection) No data
2!*
**
1BCN 0CrTerminates communication 
(termination)No data
3!*
**
1BIDSETxx*2Cr Assigns the control ID 01 – 99
4!*
**1BIDRETCr Initializes the control ID No data
5!*
**
1BIDDSPxx*2Cr Displays/hides the ID00: Hide
01: Display
6!*
**
1BIDCHKxx*2CrFlashes/hides the selected ID No. of 
the monitor00: Hide
01: Display
7!*
**
1BME NUCrDisplays the MAIN MENU/Quits the 
menu operationNo data
8!*
**
1BUPCr
Moves the cursor upward ( )No data
9!*
**1BDOWNCr
Moves the cursor downward ( )No data
10 !*
**1BADJRCr Makes setting/adjustment ( ) No data
11 !*
**1BADJLCrMakes setting/adjustment ( ) No data
12 !*
**1BSETUPCr Displays the SET-UP MENU No data
13 !*
**1BPW1Cr Turns on the monitor No data
14 !*
**1BPW0Cr Turns off the monitor (on standby) No data
15 !*
**1BINACr Selects “SDI 1” input No data
16 !*
**1BINBCr Selects “SDI 2” input No data
17 !*
**1BINCCr Selects “DVI” input No data
18 !*
**1BINDCr Selects “COMPO./RGB” input No data
19 !*
**1BINECr Selects “VIDEO 1” input No data
20 !*
**1BINFCr Selects “VIDEO 2” input No data
21 !*
**1BDISPCrDisplays the status*3No data
22 !*
**1BAMUTE xx*2Cr Turns muting on/off 00: Off, 01: On
23 !*
**1BASP xx*2Cr Changes the aspect ratio 00: 4:3, 01: 16:9 
  “Cr” is 0Dh.
  The commands for starting communication (connection) (No. 1), terminating communication (termination) 
(No. 2), and turning on the monitor (No. 13) can be used while the monitor is off (on standby).
*1 Enter the monitor’s ID for “ **.” The initial setting of the monitor’s ID is “00.” When connecting several monitors, “00” is a 
command for controlling all monitors at once.
*
2 Enter the appropriate data to “xx.”
*3 Displays the information shown when INPUT SELECT button of the current input is pressed (☞ “On the Status Display” 
on page 7).Monitor
External Control (cont.)
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Troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems related to the monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here 
solve the problem, unplug the monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center.
Symptom Probable cause and corrective action Page
No power supply  Turn on the 
 switch.
  Firmly insert the AC power plug.
  Turn on the power switch on the rear panel.6
8
8
No picture with the 
power on  Select the correct input using the INPUT SELECT buttons. 
  Connect the signal cable firmly.
  Turn on the power of the connected component and set the output 
correctly.
  Check whether the input signal format is acceptable on the monitor.6
8
—
9
No sound   Adjust the volume level.
  Deactivate the muting function.
  Connect the signal cable firmly. 
  Turn on the power of the connected component and set the output 
correctly.6
6
8
—
“OTHERS” or “Out of 
range” appears.  Check whether the input signal format is acceptable on the monitor. 7, 9
“NO SYNC” appears.  Select the correct input using the INPUT SELECT buttons.
  Connect the signal cable firmly. 
  Turn on the power of the connected component and output video 
signals. Or, check whether the video output of the component (video 
output setting of the VCR or graphic board of the computer) is set 
correctly.6
8
—
Wrong color, no color  Adjust each picture adjustment knob on the front panel or adjust the 
items of “PICTURE SUB ADJ.” in the SET-UP MENU. Or, perform 
“reset” in “PICTURE SUB ADJ..” 
  Check whether the setting of COLOR OFF or SCREENS CHECK 
buttons are appropriate.
  Select the proper color system (“COLOR SYSTEM”) in “FUNCTION 
SETTING” of the SET-UP MENU.
  Adjust the items of “WHITE BALANCE SET.” in the SET-UP MENU. 
Or, perform “reset” in “WHITE BALANCE SET.”6, 14
6
14
14
The following are not malfunctions.
  When a still image is displayed for a long time, it may remain indistinctly on the screen after the picture has 
changed. Though the remaining picture will disappear after a while, there may be a case that it remains 
for a long period depending on the length of time the still image was displayed for. This is due to the 
characteristics of the LCD display and is not a malfunction.
  Red spots, blue spots and green spots on the panel surface are a normal characteristic of LCD displays, 
and not a problem. The LCD display is built with very high precision technology; however, be aware that a 
few pixels may be missing or constantly lit.
  The following symptoms are problems only when pictures or sounds are not played back normally.
–  A slight electric shock occurs when you touch the monitor.
–  The top and/or rear panel of the monitor becomes hot.
–  The monitor emits a cracking noise.
–  The monitor emits a mechanical noise.
Symptom Probable cause and corrective action Page
The picture becomes 
blurred.  Adjust the picture contrast or brightness by using the adjustment 
knobs on the front panel. Or, adjust “CONTRAST” or “BRIGHT” of 
“PICTURE SUB ADJ.” in the SET-UP MENU. 6, 14
Wrong picture position, 
wrong picture size.  Check whether the setting of 1:1 or ASPECT buttons is appropriate.
  Check whether the input signal format is acceptable on the monitor.
  Adjust the picture size (H SIZE/V SIZE) or position (H POSITION/V 
POSITION) of “SIZE/POSI. ADJ.” in the SET-UP MENU.
  For some signals, the picture cannot be displayed fully in the effective 
screen area. There is no sure method to solve this problem.6
9
14
—
Some items do not 
appear on the menu.  The items which are not available for the current input or the current 
input signal are not displayed on the menu. Change the input or the 
input signal.
  The items controlled by the MAKE system do not appear on the 
menu.—
17
Buttons on the monitor 
do not work.  Set “CONTROL LOCK” in the SET-UP MENU to “OFF.”
  You cannot use the buttons for the items controlled by the MAKE 
system. Disable the external control.15
16,17
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7 Self-check program
This monitor has a self-check function, which allows it to detect malfunctions and alert you. This makes 
troubleshooting easier. Whenever a problem occurs, one or some of the INPUT SELECT lamps will flash. If this 
happens, follow the steps below and contact your dealer to resolve the problem.
When the screen goes blank, and one or some of the INPUT SELECT lamps (COMPO./RGB, VIDEO1, 
VIDEO2) on the front control panel start flashing...
1 Check which lamps are flashing.
2 Press  button to turn off (on standby) the monitor.
3 Turn off the power switch on the rear panel.
4 Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
5 Contact your dealer with the information about which lamps were flashing.
  If you turn on the monitor soon after turning it off (or after a short-term power failure), the INPUT SELECT 
lamps may flash and no image may be displayed.
 When this happens, turn off power and wait at least 10 seconds before turning on the monitor again.
 If the INPUT SELECT lamps do not flash, you can use the monitor as normal.
Troubleshooting (cont.)
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
ScreenTo avoid irreparable change in appearance of the screen such as uneven color, discoloration, scratches, be 
careful about the following:
  Do not paste or stick anything using any glues or adhesive tapes.
  Do not write anything on the screen.
  Do not strike the screen with a hard object.
  Avoid condensation on the screen.
  Do not wipe the screen with solvent such as alcohol, thinner, or benzine.
  Do not wipe the screen forcefully.
Wipe stains off the screen with a soft cloth. If the screen gets heavily stained, wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in 
water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
CabinetTo avoid the deterioration or damages of the cabinet such as its paint’s peeling away, be careful about the 
following:
  Do not wipe the cabinet using solvent such as alcohol, thinner, or benzine.
  Do not expose the cabinet to any volatile substance such as insecticides.
  Do not allow any rubber or plastic in contact for a long time.
  Do not wipe the cabinet forcefully.
Wipe stains off the cabinet with a soft cloth. If the cabinet gets heavily stained, wipe it with a soft cloth soaked in 
water-diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Ventilation openingsUse a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust around the intakes (all the openings). If a vacuum cleaner is not 
available, use a cloth and wipe it off. Leaving the dust around the intakes may prevent proper temperature control 
and cause damage to the product.
Maintenance
The illustration of the monitor is of DT-V24L3D.
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