JVC Gd 42x1 Instructions

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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
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Installation
 Inserting batteries into the remote control
When replacing the batteries
To avoid short-circuit, place the minus 
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 connecting the speaker unit
Attach the supplied speaker unit under the monitor using the supplied 
screws.
● Refer to the startup sheet for details.
● You can also connect speakers other than the supplied 
one. In this case, set “PEQ” to “Off”. (➔ page 28)
 Impedance: 8 Ω or larger
 Rated input power: 10 W or larger
Installation
Install the unit properly referring to the cautions from pages ii to vii.
● Do not hold the speaker unit when carrying the monitor. Hold the stand base 
and the upper part of the monitor by two or more people.
Speaker unit (supplied)
Screws (supplied)
If this symbol is shown, 
it is only valid in the 
European Union
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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.
2  Change the position of the hooks.
2-1  Detach the two hooks from the monitor. 1-2  Remove the screw connecting 
the monitor and the stand.1-3  Detach the monitor from the 
stand.
● The monitor should be carried by 
two or more people.
Hook (upper) Hook (lower)
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Installation
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 √ √
3  Attach the monitor to the stand.
3-1  Hang the monitor to the 
stand.
● After hanging the monitor on the 
stand, swing the monitor from 
side to side a few times so that 
the hooks on the monitor and 
the pivots on the stand engage 
properly in position.
3-2  Fasten the screw.
● After fastening the screw, swing 
the monitor a few times to check 
if it is hinged with the stand 
properly. After that, fasten the 
screw tight again.
Hook (upper)
Hook (lower)
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 Connecting external devices
 To connect a computer  To connect a device with a composite terminal  To connect a device with component terminalsTo INPUT-1/INPUT-2/
INPUT-3 terminals
Green
 To connect a DVI device To connect an HDMI device
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Installation
INPUT-1: HDMITM 
terminal
INPUT-2: HDMITM terminalINPUT-3: HDMITM terminal
INPUT-4 terminal: 
D-sub 15 pin
AUDIO INPUT terminal
Speaker terminals (➔ 
page 05)
RS-232C terminal (➔ page 38)
A: Video cable (supplied)
B: Audio cable (supplied)
a: HDMI cable (separately purchased)
b: Component cable (separately 
purchased)
c: Audio cable (separately purchased)d: Video cable (separately purchased)
e: DVI-HDMI cable (separately 
purchased)
f: VGA cable (separately purchased)
g: Audio cable (separately purchased)
● When using the INPUT-4 terminal, set “Input-4 Setting” (➔ page 33) properly 
according to the connected device.
● To reduce noise, use a VGA cable with core filters.
● When you connect a DVI device to INPUT-2 or INPUT-3, only the video signal is 
played back, and the sound signal is not.
● HDMITM (V.1.3, with Deep Color, with x.v.ColorTM, HDMITM CEC Support)
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							Menu LanguageInteractive Plug-in Menu
English(EU)
SetPrevious 2/4
English(US)
Suomi
Français(EU)
Français(US)
Deutsch
Ελληνιά
Magyar
Next English(EU)
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 Connecting the power cable/Turning on the power
 Power  switch Power cable● 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 
the one which fits your AC outlet.
Power on Power off
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 
press the [OK] button.
1-2  Select from the list the language 
you want using the [
] 
buttons, and press the [OK] 
button.
1-3  Select [Set] and press the [OK] 
button.
2  Select the place of installation.
2-1  Select “Place of Installation” and press the [OK] button.
2-2  Select the place of installation using the [
] buttons, and press 
the [OK] button.
2-3  Select [Set] and press the [OK] button.
● Whichever place you select in step 2, settings and functions are the same.
● In steps 1-1 and 2-1, you can also select a setting by pressing the [] buttons.
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Parts identification
Parts identification
 Main  unit
 Power  switch 
(on the rear)Turns on or off the main power supply.
 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).
INPUTSwitches the input.
MENU 
Opens the setting menu. Functions as the down cursor 
key in the menu operations.
Functions as the left cursor key and the right cursor key 
in the menu operations.
Turns down the volume. Functions as the BACK key in 
the menu operations.
Turns up the volume. Functions as the OK key in the 
menu operations.
Power indicator
Touch sensor panel Power switch (on 
the rear)Remote sensor
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Remote control
POWERTurns the monitor on/off (on 
standby).
LINKOpens the operation window for 
HDMI CEC devices. (➔ page 13)
 OPTIONOpens the setup window of HDMI 
CEC devices.
MENU
Opens the setting menu. (➔ page 
14)
 
(Cursor keys)Selects an item.
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.
MUTINGAttenuates the sound.
INPUT 1
Switches the input. INPUT 2
INPUT 3
INPUT 4
● Buttons not mentioned above are equipped for the 
operations of a TV tuner.
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							 Rec.
 Rec.Stop
 NAVIGATION
 Function
Operation Panel
Speaker Device
Operate
Select ExitInput-1
Monitor Link >Recorder
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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.
 1  Press the [LINK] button.
Operation window appears.
2  Select the device to control.
Select the device name under “Device”.
3  Control the selected HDMI device.
● “Rec.” : Starts recording.
● ”Rec.Stop” : Stops recording.
● “NAVIGATION” : Opens the playback menu of the HDMI device.
● “Function” : Opens the operation menu of the HDMI device.
● “Operation Panel” : Opens the operation panel.
To select the audio output
When an HDMI CEC amplifier is connected to the monitor, you can select 
either the monitor or the amplifier as the device to output the sound 
signal.
● To output the sound from the amplifier, set “AMP Control” (➔ page 37) to “On”, 
and connect the audio output terminals of the player into the amplifier.
1  Press the [LINK] button.
2  Select “Monitor” or “AMP” under “Speaker”.
● “Monitor” : The sound is output from the monitor. The volume buttons of the 
monitor control the volume of the monitor.
● “AMP” : The sound is output from the amplifier. The volume buttons of the 
monitor control the volume of the amplifier.
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