GM-F520S GM-F470S GM-F420S LCD DISPLAY MONITOR INSTRUCTIONS • Be sure to read through “Safety Precautions” (pages 2 and 3) before using the unit. Table of Contents The illustration of the monitor is of GM-F470S. Safety Precautions .............................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 2 Maintenance ..................................................... 3 Installation............................................................ 4 Parts Identification .............
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
U.S.A. only FCC NOTICE (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modifications 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.
Installation Precautions • When installing the monitor on the wall, consult your dealer. • Route the power cord and connection cables along the floor corners to avoid walking on them. • For good heat dissipation, try to leave the following distance of space (minimum) around the monitor (see diagram below). • When installing the monitor near the ceiling or similar location, the remote control may not work correctly because of possible effects, such as reflections, from the surroundings.
Parts Identification Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 e 6 7 r 8 9 p q w t 1 POWER ON button Turns on the monitor. 2 POWER OFF button Turns off the monitor (on standby). 3 INPUT SELECT buttons (see page 10) Select the input. 4 Number buttons 5 MENU/EXIT button (see page 12) • Displays the main menu. • Exits the menu operation. 6 5∞2 3 buttons (see page 12) Selects or adjusts the items on the menu. OK button (see pages 11, 17) Confirm the numbers entered.
Connections To bind the cables (example): Select the most appropriate terminal referring to the illustration below and the tables on page 7 when connecting equipment to the terminals A - J . Insert the end of the cramp into the hole pointed with 3. CAUTION • Before making any connections, turn off all the equipment. • DO NOT connect the power cord until all connections are completed. • Refer also to the user manual of each piece of equipment. • Do not short-circuit 9 and ( speaker cords to each other.
• See page 8 and 9 for the available signal formats and the pin assignment of the DVI-D and D-sub 15-pin terminals. Video input terminals Input terminals on the monitor Output terminals on external equipment Connecting cables A DVI DVI-D (HDCP) IN DVI cable DVI output B RGB RGB IN D-sub 15-pin cable RGB output C VIDEO VIDEO IN BNC cable Video output Input terminals on the monitor Connecting cables Notes Compatible with HDCP.
Connections (cont.) Available signals The following signals can be input to this monitor. Video signals √ : Acceptable / —: Not acceptable Signal name Frequency Input terminal Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz) VIDEO RGB DVI-D 15.734 15.734 15.625 15.625 15.625 15.734 15.625 15.734 15.625 15.734 15.625 31.489 31.250 31.469 31.469 22.478 33.716 28.125 67.433 56.250 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 50.00 59.94 50.00 59.94 50.00 59.94 50.00 59.94 50.00 59.94 59.94 29.97 59.94 50.00 59.94 50.
Computer signals • When analog RGB signals are input, part of the picture may not be displayed or an unnecessary picture may appear in the following cases. If this happens, apply “AUTO ADJUST” or adjust “SIZE” and “POSITION” in the “SIZE SETTING” menu (see page 13).
Daily Operations Turning on the main power On the top of the rear panel • When the Control Lock is set to “ON” (see page 16), you cannot use the buttons on the main unit. • When the Security Lock is set to “ON” (see page 17), a password entry screen of the set-up menu appears at turning on the power. Enter the correct password before starting operations.
Displaying the current status Controlling only the monitor with specified ID The information of the current input is displayed. Current input Input signal format When using several monitors at once, you can control only a desired monitor by specifying its ID. • To assign the ID, see “ID” on page 15. DVI 1400 x 1050A 60Hz NOTE • When no signal is input, “NO SYNC” appears. When a signal this monitor does not support is input, “Out of range” appears.
Menu Operation On the main menu and set-up menu, you can make various adjustments, such as picture quality. • For the configuration of the main menu and a detailed description of each item, see page 13. • For the configuration of the set-up menu and a detailed description of each item, see page 15. • Functions not available for the current input signal cannot be selected. • The main menu and set-up menu disappear automatically in about 30 seconds after the last operation.
Menu Configuration—MAIN MENU PICTURE SETTING Item PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE SHARPNESS BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP. CTI/LTI reset SIGNAL SETTING To do Setting value Select a picture mode (see “Selecting the picture mode” DYNAMIC, NORMAL, USER on page 11). Adjust contrast of the picture. –20 += 00 += +20 Adjust the brightness of the picture. –20 += 00 += +20 –20 += 00 += +20 Adjust the color density of the picture. Adjust the color phase. –20 += 00 += +20 Adjust the outlines of the picture.
Menu Configuration—MAIN MENU (cont.) FUNCTION SETTING Item COLOR SYSTEM MULTI DISPLAY MULTI SIZE To do Select the color system. When you cannot view pictures correctly with “AUTO,” select an appropriate option according to the current input. Set the multiple monitor usage—Multi Display. • See also “Example of the Multi Display setting” below. Turn on/off the Multi Display. Select the number and layout (horizontal * vertical) of the monitors to use.
Menu Configuration—SET-UP MENU INFORMATION COLOR TEMP. Item COLOR TEMP. R DRIVE, G DRIVE, B DRIVE R CUT OFF, G CUT OFF, B CUT OFF reset To do Display the color temperature. Adjust the drive level of each color (red, green, and blue). Setting value MIN += 000 += MAX (in 256 grades) Adjust the cut-off point of each color (red, green, and MIN += 000 += MAX blue). (in 256 grades) Restore the default setting for all the items in “COLOR TEMP.
Menu Configuration—SET-UP MENU (cont.) SCHEDULER Item PRESENT TIME PROGRAM SET SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY reset POWER ON DELAY To do Adjust the clock. • For the setting procedure, see page 17. Setting value Set the Power-on/off Timer for each day. • For the setting procedure, see page 17. SYNC TERM. Sets the resistance of sync signal of the RGB IN terminal. Normally, select “HIGH”.
Setting the Security Lock Using the timer When the Security Lock is set to “ON”, a password entry screen of the set-up menu appears at at turning on the power. Enter the correct password before starting operations. • Without entering the correct password, you cannot perform any operations except for entering the password and turning off the monitor. Setting the clock Set the clock before using the Power-on/off Timer (see below). 1 To enter a password • To enter a number: press a numerical button.
Using the Motion Sensor Outline of the motion sensor Installation and connection By connecting the supplied motion sensor, you can set the monitor to perform the specified operation when the sensor detects the motion of human around the monitor. The status of the monitor returns automatically to that before detecting human if the sensor does not detect any motion for a certain period of time. The sensor is the pyroelectric infrared-ray-detection type.
Setting Make the settings for the motion sensor on “MOTION SENSOR” of the main menu. • For the menu operation procedure, see page 12. PICTURE SETTING SIZE SETTING SIGNAL SETTING AUTO POWER : OFF ON VOLUME : ON OFF VALUE : +20 INPUT SELECT: OFF INPUT AUDIO SETTING : DVI SWAP DISPLAY: OFF FUNCTION SETTING MOTION SENSOR BACK LIGHT VALUE : ON : +10 SUSTAIN TIME : 40min.
How to Use External Control About the external control This monitor has the following external control terminals: • RS-232C terminal: Controls the monitor by external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) (see “Using the serial communication” on page 21). • RS-485 terminals: The following external control systems are available. (1) Serial communication: Controls the monitor by external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) (see page 21).
Using the serial communication You can control the monitor from external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) via the RS-485 or RS-232C terminal. Input terminal RS-485 RS-232C Cable Terminal specification A straight LAN cable A straight cable with a RS-232C connector (male for the monitor, female for the external control equipment) See below.
How to Use External Control (cont.) Operation Using the MAKE/TRIG. system The RS-485 IN terminal is configured as follows. You can assign the functions to each pin terminal by setting “REMOTE SYSTEM” (see “PORT F1 – PORT F5” on page 15). This is a female terminal. Pin No. Pin name Pin No. Pin name 1 2 3 4 PORT F1 PORT F2 PORT F3 PORT F4 5 6 7 8 PORT F5 ENABLE NC GND To assign the functions to the pin terminals For the operation procedure, see page 12. 1.
Using the LAN system Basic controls of the monitor (such as turning on/off the power). You can also confirm the status of the monitor. Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Windows® Vista Browser: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 and 7.0 Ethernet cable (Category 5 or higher) Recommended operating environment Cable Click to finish the operation.
How to Use External Control (cont.) Setting screen for the motion sensor. • For details about settings of the motion sensor, see page 19. You can send operation commands to the monitor. • The monitor may not operate as commanded in some cases. Always check the monitor status. Click to finish the operation. Click to finish the operation.
Troubleshooting Setting the log-in name for the control screen and E-mail of the monitor. You can also confirm the network setting. Solutions to common problems related to the monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult an authorized dealer or service center. Click to finish the operation. Menu 1 Main Control Menu 2 Motion Sensor Setting Power is not supplied.
Troubleshooting (cont.) Symptom Power is suddenly turned on or off. The picture becomes blurred. Color is abnormally bright or dark. Color is poor or unstable. The picture is cut or shifted toward one side. Some items cannot be selected on the menu. “PLEASE ENTER PASS ID” appears when trying to turn on the monitor. Buttons on the main unit do not work. The motion sensor does not work. The motion sensor does not detects the human in the detection area.
Self-diagnostic indication When something abnormal occurs with the monitor, this function informs you of the condition of the monitor with the self-diagnostic lamps, allowing for smooth service work. “TEMP. OVER” appears here. Self-diagnostic lamps If the monitor screen turns off and the selfdiagnostic lamps light or flash If the self-diagnostic lamps light or flash in red, check the following before consulting the dealer where you purchased the monitor.
Specifications General Model name Type Screen size Aspect ratio LCD panel Effective screen size (W x H, Diagonally) Number of pixels displayed Number of colors displayed Viewing angle (TYP.) Brightness (TYP.) Contrast ratio (TYP.
Input/output terminals RGB OUT RGB input Video signal Horizontal sync (HD) Vertical sync (VD) DVI-D (HDCP) AUDIO 1 IN AUDIO 2 IN REMOTE DVI input (compatible with HDCP) Audio input Audio input RS-232C input RS-485 input RS-485 output LAN AUDIO OUT AUDIO 1 OUT AUDIO 2 OUT EXT.
Specifications (cont.) 30 Unit: mm (inch) *1 Screw holes for optional usage *2 Effective screen size Dimensions GM-F470S GM-F420S Top view Top view *1 *1 Side view 523.3 (20 9/16)*2 556.6 (22) 584.8 (23)*2 590.4 (23 1/4) 620.4 (24 1/2) *1 1 040 (40 15/16)*2 1 045.2 (41 1/4) 1 075.2 (42 3/8) Front view 526.6 (20 3/4) Side view Front view *1 930.3 (36 9/16)*2 933.6 (36 7/8) 963.6 (38) 151.2 (6) Rear view 151.2 (6) 400 (15 3/4) Rear view Screw hole for optional installation unit.
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