JVC Tm A170g Instructions

							OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Jul. 2002  No.52059
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG : FARB-VIDEO-MONITOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS : MONITEUR VIDEO COULEUR
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INSTRUCTIONS
TM-A170G
COLOR VIDEO MONITOR
ESPAÑOLITALIANOFRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
POWERCHROMA MENU
INPUT  SELECT PHASETM-A170BRIGHT CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECTAB


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Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
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Enter ci-dessous le numéro de série qui est situé sur l’arrière du coffret.
Conserver cette information pour une référence ultérieure.
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CONTENTSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. 2
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ..........................................................................
4
HOW TO HANDLE BASIC OPERATIONS ....................................................... 7
HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 8
HOW TO INITIALIZE THE SETTING ............................................................... 11
BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE .................................................................. 12
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL .......................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................... 15
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 16
SCREEN BURN● It is not recommended to keep a certain still image displayed on screen for a long time as well as displaying extremely bright
images on screen. This may cause a burning (sticking) phenomenon on the screen of cathode-ray tube. This problem does
not occur as far as displaying normal video playback motion images.Supplementary Explanation= Information for monitor operation =
This monitor uses a high precision CRT (cathode ray tube).  Please follow the procedures below.
* For stable operation of the CRT, approximately 30 minutes running time is required from the time the power is turned on.
* When the monitor is installed, it can be easily affected by surrounding magnetic fields, which can generate irregular color on
the screen.  When it is difficult to eradicate, degauss from outside using a degausser, etc.
3
Fuse
POWER CONNECTIONThe power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V (For U.S.A. and Canada only) and AC 230 V (For European countries
or United Kingdom), the power cord attached conforms to the following power supply voltage and countries.  Use only the power
cord designated to ensure Safety and EMC regulations of each countries.Power cordPower supply voltage : AC 120 V AC 230 V AC 230 V
Countries : U.S.A. and Canada European countries United KingdomWarning:●Do not use the same Power Cord for AC 120 V as for AC 230 V. Doing so may cause malfunction, electric shock
or fire.Note for the United Kingdom power cord onlyThe plug on the United Kingdom power cord has a built-in fuse. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a correctly rated
approved type, re-fit the fuse cover.
(Consult your dealer or qualified service personnel.)
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with the blade screw driver, and
replace the fuse.
(* An example is shown in the illustration.)
PRECAUTIONS● Use only the power source specified on the unit.
(120 V AC/230 V AC, 50 Hz/60Hz)
● When not using this unit for a long period of time, or when
cleaning it,  be sure to disconnect the power plug from the
AC outlet.
● Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. And do not
place this unit where people will tread on the cord. Do not
overload wall outlets or power cords as this can result in a
fire or electric shock.
● Avoid using this unit under the following conditions:
– in extremely hot, cold or humid places,
– in dusty places,
– near appliances generating strong magnetic fields,
– in places subject to direct sunlight,
– in badly ventilated places,
– in automobiles with doors closed.
● Do not cover the ventilation slots while in operation as this
could obstruct the required ventilation flow.
● When dust accumulates on the screen surface, clean it with
a soft cloth.● Unplug this unit from the AC outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
 – when the power cord is frayed or the plug is damaged,
 – if liquid has been spilled into the unit,
 – if the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged,
 – when the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
● Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Always refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
● When replacement parts are required, have the service
personnel verify in writing that the replacement parts he/she
uses have the same safety characteristics as the original
parts. Use of manufacturer’s  specified replacement parts
can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.
● Upon completion of any servicing or repair work to this unit,
please ask the service personnel to perform the safety
check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.
● When this unit reaches the end of its useful life, improper
disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask
qualified service personnel to dispose of this unit.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In order to prevent any fatal accidents caused by misoperation
or mishandling the monitor, be fully aware of all the following
precautions.WARNINGSTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages
are present inside the unit. Do not remove the back
cover of  the cabinet. When servicing the monitor,
consult qualified service personnel. Never try to service
it yourself.WARNING : THIS APPARATUS  MUST
BE EARTHED.This monitor is equipped with a 3-blade grounding-type
plug to satisfy FCC rule.  If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV,
January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the
operator position is equal or less than 70 dB(A)
according to ISO 7779.
Improper operations, in particular alternation of high
voltage or changing the type of tube may result in x-ray
emission of considerable dose. A unit altered in such a
way no longer meets the standards of certification, and
must therefore no longer be operated.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by
JVC 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.
Notice (U.S.A. only)
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and
other components that contain lead. 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 the
Electronics Industries Alliance: 
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Chroma/Phase button
[ CHROMA/
 PHASE]
Press this button to activate the picture color density
adjustment mode or picture hue adjustment mode. Each
time you press the button, the adjustment item changes.
     Picture color density  
f  Picture hue
Adjust the value with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons 
3.
Also used as a control button in the menu function mode.
Contrast/Brightness button
[CONTRAST 
/ BRIGHT 
 ]
Press this button to activate the picture contrast adjust-
ment mode or picture brightness adjustment mode. Each
time you press the button, the adjustment item changes.
     Picture contrast  
f  Picture brightness
Adjust the value with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons 
3.
Also used as a control button in the menu function mode.
Volume/Select buttons
[VOLUME/SELECT – 
 +]
Adjusts the speaker volume. Also used as a control
button in the menu function mode.Menu button [MENU]Displays and disappears the  screen.
Pressing the CHROMA/PHASE button 
1 with the Menu
button depressed will display the 
screen.
Input A (VIDEO) button [INPUT SELECT A]Selects the video and audio signals input to the VIDEO A! and AUDIO A 
$ terminals on the rear panel. The
button lights when selected.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
FRONT VIEW
Input B (VIDEO Y/C) button [INPUT SELECT B]Selects the video and audio signals input to the VIDEO B@ or VIDEO B (Y/C) 
# and AUDIO B 
% terminals on
the rear panel. The button lights when selected.
Note:
●The VIDEO B terminals include a video terminal (BNC
connector) and a Y/C terminal (mini-DIN 4-pin connec-
tor).  The Y/C (S-video) terminal has priority.
Power indicatorUnlit : The main power is OFF.
Orange : The main power is ON, but the monitor’s power
is OFF (in the stand-by mode).
Green : The main power is ON, and the monitor’s power
is ON (in the normal operation mode).Power switch [POWER
]
Press the power switch to turn the monitor’s power ON or
OFF when the main power is ON.SpeakerA built-in speaker is located inside the right side panel
when the monitor is viewed from the front.
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6789
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5
7
6
POWER
CHROMA MENU
INPUT  SELECT PHASE
50C
BRIGHT CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT
AB
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4 3
2 1
9
POWER
CHROMA MENU
INPUT  SELECT PHASETM-A170BRIGHT CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT
AB
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External control terminal [REMOTE]Remote terminal for external control.
The input signal (the INPUT function) or the aspect ratio
(the ASPECT RATIO function) can be selected by
external control using a switch cable. Setting of the
INPUT REMOTE or ASPECT REMOTE item in the  screen is required before using external
control.
Refer to the HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL on
page 14 for more details.Video A terminals [VIDEO A IN/OUT]Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Video signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected video signal output terminalNotes:* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO A
terminals 
$.
* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE
on page 12.
Video B terminals [VIDEO B IN/OUT]Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN :Video signal input terminal
OUT :Bridge-connected video signal output terminalNotes:* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO B
terminals 
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* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE on
page 12.
Video B (Y/C) terminals [VIDEO B Y/C IN/OUT]Y/C (S-video) signal input (IN) and output (OUT) termi-
nals.  The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN: Y/C-separated (S-video) video signal input
terminal
OUT: Bridge-connected Y/C-separated (S-video) signal
output terminal.
REAR VIEW10111213
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Notes:* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO B
terminals 
%.
* When both VIDEO B terminals are connected (input) at
the same time, the Y/C terminal has priority.
* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE
on page 13.
Audio A terminals [AUDIO A IN/OUT]Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio signal
corresponding to the VIDEO A terminals 
!.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Audio signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected audio signal output terminal
Notes:* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO A
terminal 
!.
* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE
on page 12.
Audio B terminals [AUDIO B IN/OUT]Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio
signals corresponding to the VIDEO B terminals 
@
VIDEO B (Y/C) 
#.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Audio signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected audio signal output terminal
Notes:* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO B
terminals 
@  or VIDEO B (Y/C) terminals 
#.
* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE
on pages 12 and 13.
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VIDEO AREMOTE
AUDIO A
AUDIO B VIDEO BIN OUT
IN
ININOUT
OUT
INOUTY/COUT
VIDEO A
AUDIO A
AUDIO B VIDEO B
IN OUT
IN
ININOUT
OUT
INOUT
Y/C
OUT
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PA LVOLUME : 20PHASE : 00
+
–
Items                   VOLUME/SELECT button
–+
CHROMA
lighter deeper
(Chroma)
PHASE
reddish greenish(Phase)
CONTRAST
lower higher(Contrast)
BRIGHT
darker brighter
(Brightness)
STATUS indication
(PAL or NTSC)
00 ~ 50
HOW TO HANDLE BASIC
OPERATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONPICTURE ADJUSTMENT2. Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.
ON :Power turns ON. (Power indicator: lit)
Green: The main power is ON, and the monitor’s
power is ON (in the normal operation mode).
OFF :Power turns OFF. (Power indicator: unlit)
Orange : The main power is ON, but the monitor’s
power is OFF (in the standby mode)
Unlit : The main power is OFF.
3. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to choose input.
Select video/audio signals input to terminals on the rear
panel. The selected button lights in green.
4. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to adjust the
speaker volume.
Press this button to display the speaker volume level on the
screen.
+ : The Built-in speaker volume is increased. (00 = 50)
– : The Built-in speaker volume is decreased. (50 = 00)* Screen indication will disappear about 10 seconds after operating.
* The on-screen display goes off when you press MENU button.
1. Press select buttons corresponding to the item
you want to adjust.
The item you select is displayed on the screen.
1Chroma control : Press the CHROMA/PHASE button once.2Phase control : Press the CHROMA/PHASE button twice.3Contrast control : Press the CONTRAST/BRIGHT button once.4Brightness control : Press the CONTRAST/BRIGHT button twice.* Pressing the CHROMA/PHASE button and CONTRAST/BRIGHT button
alternately while the item is shown on screen restores the previous status.
When no item is shown on screen, CHROMA and CONTRAST have priority.
* Screen indication will disappear about 10 seconds after operating.
* The on-screen display goes off when you press MENU button.
About the STATUS indication
● With the COLOR SYSTEM setting set
to AUTO mode, when you turn on the
power or select inputs, the color
system indication appears for about
3 seconds on the screen while PAL or
NTSC signals are being detected.
    It does not appear when receiving a
B/W signal or when no signal is input.
   Refer to page 8 for more information
about COLOR SYSTEM setting and
page 9 for more information about
STATUS indication setting.
Notes:
● Phase control is effective only in the
NTSC color system mode.
● Chroma control is not effective when
receiving B/W or when no signal is
input.
● When CHROMA is adjusted to “–40,”
the picture becomes less colorful.
● “NO EFFECT” is displayed (for about
3 seconds) when your selected
function has no effect.
2. Adjust with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons.
+
–
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POWERVOLUME/SELECTCHROMA
PHASE BRIGHTCONTRASTVOLUME/SELECT
VIDEO B (Y/C) terminal
1. Press the main power switch to turn on the power.
INPUT  SELECTAB
Terminals on the rear panel
Video signal input Audio signal input
1 Input A
VIDEO A terminal AUDIO A terminal(VIDEO)2 Input B
VIDEO B terminal
AUDIO B terminal
(VIDEO Y/C)INPUT
SELECT
buttonsNote:The Y/C (S-video) terminal has priority.
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16
18
18
VIDEO AREMOTE
AUDIO A
AUDIO B VIDEO BIN OUT
IN
ININOUT
OUT
INOUTY/COUT
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REAR VIEW
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 
(cont’d)
6
Main power switchPress the switch to turn the main power ON or OFF.
When the main power is ON, the power indicator on the
front panel lights in orange and the monitor enters the
stand-by mode.
I : ON : OFFAC inlet [AC IN]Power input connector. Connect the provided AC power
cord 
* to an AC outlet (120 V AC or 230 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz).To AC outlet
(230 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz)
For the United Kingdom For Europe
Power cordConnects the provided power cord (120 V AC or
230 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) to the AC IN connector 
&.
Caution:In North America (USA and Canada), this monitor comes
with one power cable. In Europe and the United King-
dom, two power cables are provided (one for use in
continental European countries and the other for the UK).
Be sure to use the power cable that is appropriate for the
AC outlets used in your region. If none of the power
cables provided is suitable, please contact your dealer or
qualified service personnel to obtain the correct type of
power cable.
1617
18
To AC outlet
(120 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz)For U.S.A. and Canada
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EXIT
CHROMA MENU
PHASE BRIGHTCONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT                    

‰SHARPNESS :  00
COLOR TEMP. : 6500
COLOR SYSTEM : AUTO
ASPECT RATIO : 4-3
Menu items Purpose  Setting rangeSHARPNESS Picture sharpness
COLOR TEMP. Color temperature of white
balance
COLOR SYSTEM Color system
ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio
Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
+ Increases (to max. value)4
Forwards the setting value
– Decreases (to min. value)1
Reverses the setting value
VOLUME/
SELECT (–)VOLUME/
SELECT (+)Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
CHROMA/

Forwards selection mark (
4)
PHASE
CONTRAST/

Reverses selection mark (
4)
BRIGHT
Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
MENU EXITQuits (or Releases) the 
screen
1
2
3
4
HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS
• SHARPNESS • COLOR SYSTEM
• COLOR TEMP. • ASPECT RATIOYou can set the following menu items.
Set them depending on your needs.1. Press the MENU button.
The  screen is displayed.
* The on-screen display goes off automatically after about five
minutes with operation performed.
2. Press the CHROMA/PHASE or CONTRAST/BRIGHT
button to select MENU items.
A selection mark (
4) is put next to the selected item.
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP.COLOR  SYSTEMASPECT RATIO
3. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to set.
4. If you want to set the other menu items, repeat
procedures 2 and 3.
5. Press the MENU button to quit.
1 Selection mark (
4): Indicates the
menu item you select.
2 Menu item: Menu items you can
select.3 Setting display: Indicates the current
settings (value).4 Function display: The functions of
the front panel buttons (5 buttons on
the left) correspond to the function
displayed.  screen
Function
Contents
displayed
Forwards the menu item.

Reverses the menu item.
– Lowers the adjustmentvalue. (to the minimum)
+ Raises the adjustmentvalue. (to the maximum)
4
Forwards the setting value.
1
Reverses the setting value.
EXIT Exits the  screen.
DISPLAY AND SELECTION IN THE 
SCREEN MODE (SETTING)
MENU
CHROMA
PHASE BRIGHTCONTRASTVOLUME/SELECT
MENU
00     +01                                  +39     +40
• • • • • • • • • • • •
6500       9300AUTO       NTSC       AUTO       PAL
* For normal use, leave the COLOR SYSTEM setting to AUTO.
If reception is unsatisfactory in AUTO position, set it to the appropriate color system mode (NTSC or PAL).
* When ASPECT REMOTE in the  screen is set to ON, “REMOTE” is displayed on the
ASPECT RATIO setting and the aspect ratio cannot be changed from the  screen.
4 - 3        1 6 - 9
●When the screen aspect ratio is set to
16 - 9 (16:9) in ASPECT RATIO, the
picture will be vertically reduced.
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CHROMA MENU
PHASE BRIGHTCONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT
DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE  MODE (SETTING)• H. POSITION • CONTROL LOCK • ASPECT REMOTE
• V. POSITION • STATUS DISPLAY
• WHITE BALANCE • INPUT REMOTEYou can set the following set-up menu items.1. While pressing the MENU button, press the
CHROMA/PHASE button.
The  screen is displayed.
2. Press the CHROMA/PHASE or CONTRAST/BRIGHT
button to select the desired menu item.
A selection mark (
4) is put next to the selected item.
3. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to set.
●For WHITE BALANCE items, select the CUT OFF or DRIVE
setting screen, then select the function display for adjustment.
●Press the EXIT (MENU) button to return to the  screen.Notes:
 screen
1 Selection mark (
4): Indicates the
menu item you select.
2 Menu item: Menu items you can
select.3 Setting display: Indicates the
current settings (value).4 Function display: The functions of
the front panel buttons (5 buttons
on the left) correspond to the
function displayed.Function
Contents
displayed
Forwards the menu item.

Reverses the menu item.
– Lowers the adjustmentvalue. (to the minimum)
+ Raises the adjustmentvalue. (to the maximum)
4
Forwards the setting value.
1
Reverses the setting value.
EXITExits the  screen.
DRV Selects DRIVE adjustment.
CUTOSelects CUT OFF
adjustment.
RBAdjusts red and bluesignal level.
RGBAdjusts red, green andblue signal level.
DISPTurns the ON-SCREEN
display on or off. (This
function is effective only in
the DRIVE or CUT OFF
adjustment mode.)
Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
CHROMA/

Forwards selection mark (
4)
PHASE
CONTRAST/

Reverses selection mark (
4)
BRIGHT
Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
+ Increases (to max. value)4
Forwards the setting value
CUTO Selects CUT OFF setting screen– Decreases (to min. value)1
Reverses the setting value
DRV Selects DRIVE setting screen
VOLUME/
SELECT (–)VOLUME/
SELECT (+) ●Parameters for H. POSITION and V. POSITION can be set separately depending on
the signal (Input A (VIDEO), Input B (VIDEO) or Input B (Y/C)) selected with the input
select buttons on the front panel.
Select the required video input with the input select buttons on the front panel in
advance.
●WHITE BALANCE can be set independently at 6500 or 9300 for the color temperature
value.
Set COLOR TEMP. to 6500 or 9300 on the  screen beforehand.
Notes:

‰H. POSITION :    00
V. POSITION :    00
WHITE BALANCE
CONTROL LOCK : OFF
STATUS DISPLAY : ON
INPUT REMOTE : OFF
ASPECT REMOTE : OFF
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Functions (Items)Initialization
(setting)
SHARPNESS 00
COLOR TEMP. 6500
COLOR SYSTEM
AUTO
ASPECT RATIO 4 – 3
H. POSITION 00
V. POSITION 00
WHITE BALANCE
         R. CUT OFF 00
G. CUT OFF 00
B. CUT OFF 00
R. DRIVE 00
B. DRIVE 00
CONTROL LOCK OFF
STATUS DISPLAY ON
INPUT REMOTE OFFASPECT REMOTE OFF
CHROMA 00
PHASE 00
CONTRAST 00
BRIGHT 00VOLUME  20 RESET
             Are   you     sure ?
“Yes”   then   
“No”   then   Sorts screen screenVo lu me
HOW TO INITIALIZE THE
SETTING
SCREEN DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE
 RESET MODEYou can set  and  screen items, picture adjustment items and
the volume level to their factory-set (initial) values.1. Press the Power (
) switch to turn the power
OFF (activate the standby mode).
The  RESET screen is displayed.
Initial settings  RESET screen
2. While pressing both MENU button and CHROMA/
PHASE button, press the Power (
) switch to turn
the power ON.
3. Setting
 Initialization is required.
 Initialization is not required.Press the VOLUME/SELECT [+] button.
* Initialization is completed, and the 
RESET screen disappears.
Press the MENU button.
* Initialization is aborted, and the 
RESET screen disappears.
●The  RESET screen will not be
displayed if the MENU or CHROMA/PHASE buttons are
pressed for a very short time. Keep pressing them until
the display screen appears.Note:
POWERMENU
CHROMA
PHASE
POWER
MENU
VOLUME/SELECT
Picture adjustment
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10
Set-up menu items Purpose SettingsH. POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position of the
screen (+: Horizontal position shifts
to the right/-: Horizontal position shifts to
the left)
V. POSITION Adjusts the vertical position of the screen
(+: Vertical position moves up/-: Verticalposition moves down)
WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the white balance. Selects the drive (DRV) or cut off (CUTO) adjustment. The selected
setting screen is shown.  Select the function display for adjustment.
DRIVE R. DRIVE Adjusts red level.
B. DRIVE Adjusts blue level.
CUT OFF R. CUT OFF Adjusts red cut off.
G. CUT OFF Adjusts green cut off.B. CUT OFF Adjusts blue cut off.
CONTROL LOCK Sets the operation buttons on the front
panel to control lock mode.
STATUS DISPLAY Sets the status display of the color system.
INPUT REMOTE Sets external control of input selection *1
(INPUT A/B).
ASPECT REMOTE Sets external control of the aspect ratio. *1
4. To set the other set-up menu items, repeat the
procedures 2 and 3.
5. Press the MENU button to quit.
Notes:
●When the CONTROL LOCK function
is set to ON, pressing operation
buttons on the front panel will display
the message “CONTROL LOCK ON!”
on the screen for about 3 seconds.
●The CONTROL LOCK function is
maintained even when the power is
turned off.
●To turn off the CONTROL LOCK
function, while holding the MENU
button press the CHROMA/PHASE
button. Then set the CONTROL
LOCK function to OFF.
●Even when the CONTROL LOCK
function is set to ON, the following
operations are available:
– Power Switch operation
– Volume control with the VOLUME/
SELECT buttons
– Display or disappear of the  screen.
●The STATUS DISPLAY function can
be set to display (ON) or not display
(OFF) the present color system when
the power is turned on or the input
signal is changed. Refer to page 7 for
more information.
●When INPUT REMOTE is activated
(ON), and any one of the INPUT A
and B buttons is pressed, “REMOTE
ON!” appears on screen for about 3
seconds.
●To enable external control (the INPUT
or ASPECT RATIO function), set
INPUT REMOTE or ASPECT
REMOTE to ON.
Front panel Function                     
Contentsbutton displayed
MENU EXITQuits (or Releases) the 
screen
MENU
–
5      • • •      –
01       00      +
1      • • •      +
5–
5      • • •      –
01       00      +
1      • • •      +
5OFF
      ONOFF
      ON
*1 Refer to HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL on page 14 for more details.
–20     –1
9           –
01    00     +
01          +
19     +
20
• • 
• • 
HOW TO USE THE MENU
FUNCTIONS 
(cont’d)
OFF
      ON–20     –1
9           –
01    00     +
01          +
19     +
20
• • 
• • 
–20     –1
9           –
01    00     +
01          +
19     +
20
• • 
• • 
–20     –1
9           –
01    00     +
01          +
19     +
20
• • 
• • 
–20     –1
9           –
01    00     +
01          +
19     +
20
• • 
• • 
OFF
      ON
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VIDEO A
AUDIO A
AUDIO B VIDEO B
IN OUT
IN
ININOUT
OUT
INOUT
Y/C
OUT
BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLENotes:• Before connecting your system, make sure that all units are turned off.
• The illustration below shows some examples of different connections. Terminal connections may differ depending on the
component connected. Be sure to refer to the instructions provided with the unit(s) you are connecting.
• Each pair of input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.
• If you’re not connecting any equipment to a bridged output (OUT) terminal, be sure not to connect any other cables to the
bridged output (OUT) terminal as this will cause the terminating resistance switch to open (auto terminate function).
• When making a bridge connection, connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals on the monitor to separate video
components.
(For example, if both terminals are connected to the same VCR, resonance may occur except during playback. This is caused by
the same video signal “looping” between the VCRs, and is not a malfunction.)
• Select the video input signal (INPUT A(VIDEO) or INPUT B (VIDEO/Y/C)) with the INPUT SELECT buttons on the front panel.
When both VIDEO B terminals are connected (input) at the same time, the Y/C terminal has priority.VIDEO A Connection Example (Select Input A (VIDEO))
VIDEO B (VIDEO) Connection
Example (Select Input B (VIDEO))
Video Camera
Video Monitor
VCR
Video Camera
Video Monitor
VCRVideo
(Video signal cable)Audio(Audio signal cable)Video(Video signal cable)Audio(Audio signal cable)
Audio(Audio signal cable)Video(Video signal cable)Video(Video signal cable)
Video MonitorVCR
Video MonitorVCR
: Signal Flow
Audio(Audio signal
cable)
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VIDEO B (Y/C) Connection Example (Select Input B (Y/C))
VIDEO A
AUDIO A
AUDIO B VIDEO B
IN OUT
IN
ININOUT
OUT
INOUT
Y/C
OUT
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Problems
No power supply.
No picture with the
power on.No sound.Shaking picture.No colors, wrong
color, or dark picture.Unnatural, irregularly
colored, or distortedpicture.
Dark stripes appear
at the top and bottom
of the screen, picturevertically squeezed.
Function buttons on
the front panel do notfunction.
The INPUT SELECT
buttons do not
function.
Points to be checked
Is the power plug loosened or disconnected?Is the main power turned OFF?
Is the video signal output from the connectedcomponent?
Is the input signal selected properly?Is the video cable disconnected?Is the audio signal output from the connectedcomponent?
Is the volume output set to minimum?Is the audio cable disconnected?Is the monitor close to a device generating astrong magnetic field?
Is the color system selected properly?Has the picture control setting (CONTRAST,BRIGHT, CHROMA or PHASE) been changed?
Is the monitor close to a speaker, magnet or any
other device generating a strong magnetic field?Is the aspect ratio set to 16:9?Has control of the buttons been locked? (Has
the CONTROL LOCK function been set to ON?)Is input selection under external control?  (Has
the INPUT REMOTE function been activated
(ON)?)
Measures (Remedy)
Firmly insert the power plug.Turn the main power ON.  (See page 6.)
Set the connected component correctly.Select the required video signal input with theInput select button. (See page 7.)
Connect the video signal cable firmly.(See pages 12 and 13.)
Set the connected component correctly.Adjust the speaker volume with the VOLUME/SELECT button. (See page 7.)
Connect the audio signal cable firmly.(See pags 12 and 13.)
Move the device away from the monitor until thepicture stabilizes.
Set COLOR SYSTEM in the  screen toAUTO. (See page 8.)
Set each picture control to the standard setting.(See page 7.)
Move the device away from the monitor and turn
the monitor’s power off. Wait at least 30 minutes,then turn the power on again.
Set ASPECT RATIO in the  screen to
[4 : 3 (4 – 3)]. (See page 8.)
When controlling externally, ASPECT RATIOshould be set to [4 : 3  (4 – 3)]. (See page 14.)
Set CONTROL LOCK in the 
screen to OFF. (See pages 9 and 10.)Set INPUT REMOTE in the 
screen to OFF. (See pages 9 and 10.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here
solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult a JVC-authorized dealer or service center for assistance.The following are not malfunctions:●When a bright still image (such as a white cloth) is displayed for a long period, it may appear to be colored. This is due to the
structure of the cathode ray tube and will be deleted when another image is displayed.
●You experience a mild electric shock when you touch the picture tube. This phenomenon is due to a normal buildup of static
electricity on the CRT and is not harmful.
●The monitor emits a strange sound when the room temperature changes suddenly. This is only a problem if an abnormality
appears on the screen as well.
●If two or more monitors are operated next to each other, their images may shake or be distorted. This phenomenon is due to
mutual interference; it is not a malfunction. Move the monitors away from each other until the interference disappears or turn
the power off on any monitor that is not being used.
15
10
15
2
14
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL
CONTROL
ABOUT EXTERNAL CONTROLThis monitor is provided with an external control terminal.
The function is controlled with H and L (short-circuit/open with the 15th pin GND)
Note:
●The ASPECT RATIO or INPUT function can be controlled via the REMOTE terminal by setting ASPECT REMOTE or INPUT
REMOTE to ON in the  screen. (Refer to pages 9 and 10.)ConnectionsConnect (short-circuit) the 15th terminal (GND) to the 2nd or 10th terminals in the 3-line 15-pin D-sub connector. Do not connect
other terminals.
External control switch
Open circuit Closed circuit(open) (short)
ASPECT RATIO4-3 (4:3) 16-9 (16:9) External
control
functions
External control switch
Open circuit (open)
Closed circuit (short)ASPECT
External control switch
Open circuit Closed circuit(open) (short)
INPUTINPUT A INPUT B External
control
functions
External control switch
Open circuit (open)
Closed circuit (short) INPUT
GND
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Color video monitor
Color system: PAL, NTSC (3.58)
Picture tube: 44 cm (17") measured diagonally,
90° deflection, in-line gun,
trio-dot type (phosphor dot-trio
pitch 0.27 mm)
Effective screen size: Width 327.5 mm (12-7/8")
Height 246.2 mm (9-5/8")
Diagonal 407.1 mm (16-1/32")
Scanning frequency: (H) 15.734 kHz (NTSC)
      15.625 kHz (PAL)
(V) 59.94 Hz (NTSC)
      50 Hz (PAL)
Horizontal resolution: 750 TV lines or more
Input terminals
VIDEO A:  Composite video:
1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 V(p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
VIDEO B:  Composite video:
1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 V(p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
Y/C-separated:
1 line, mini-DIN 4-pin
connector x 2
Y: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω
C (BURST): 0.286 V (p-p),
75 Ω  (NTSC)
0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω (PAL)
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
AUDIO A: 1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2
0.5 V(rms), high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)
AUDIO B: 1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2
0.5 V(rms), high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)
REMOTE: Point-of-contact connection,
1 line
D-sub connector (15-pin, 3-line)
Audio power output: 1 W (monaural)Built-in speaker: 8 cm round x 1
impedance of 8 Ω
Environmental
conditions: Operation temperature:
5°C – 40°C (41°F – 104°F)
Operation humidity:
20 % – 80 % (non-condensing)
Power requirements: 120 V/230 V AC, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz
Power consumption: 1.1 A (120 V AC)/0.7 A (230 V
AC)
Dimensions: Width 395 mm (15-5/8")
Height 334 mm (13-1/4")
Depth 418 mm (16-1/2")
Weight: 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
Accessory: AC power cord
* Illustrations used in this manual are for explanatory purposes only. The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly.
* Dimensions and weight are approximate.
* E. & O. E.  Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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395 (15-5/8")418 (16-1/2")
407 (16-1/8")
68 
(2-3/4")286 (11-3/8")
3 (1/8")
336.3  (13-1/14")*
288 (11-3/8")
ø20 
(ø7/8")
256 (10-3/8")*
334 (13-1/4") 175 (7") 
1.5 
(1/16")
POWERCHROMA MENU
INPUT  SELECT PHASETM-A170BRIGHT CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECTAB
3 (1/8")
Dimensions
< Front View >< Side View >
* Asterisks (*) are used to indicate front panel
dimensions.
Unit : mm (inch)
  Pin No.                Signal
1 GND (Y)
2 GND (C)
3Y
4C
Y/C (Mini DIN 4 pin) terminal
specification
IN
Y/C
OUT
2
1
2
14
3
4
3
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