Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GD-42X1E JVC
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ENGLISH As an “ENERGY STAR®” partner, JVC has determined that this product or product model meets the “ENERGY STAR®” guidelines for energy efficiency.
ii WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT. 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit.
iii Warnings 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.
iv 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.
v Warnings 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.
vi 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.
vii Warnings To prevent an accidental fall When fixing to furniture 1 Thread a belt (not supplied) through the hole on the back of the stand. 2 Fix the belt to the furniture using a screw (not supplied).
02 Features › Big screen suitable for SLR digital camera photographs ➔ page A-11 › Slim cabinet provides you with greater freedom of choice for installation › More precise adjustment of pictur.
03 Contents Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
04 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 GD42X1_inst_us.
05 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.
06 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.
07 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.
08 Connecting external devices To connect a computer To connect a device with a composite terminal To connect a device with component terminals To INPUT-1/INPUT-2/ INPUT-3 terminals Green To connect a DVI device To connect an HDMI device GD42X1_inst_us.
09 Installation INPUT-1: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-2: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-3: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-4 terminal: D-sub 15 pin AUDIO INPUT terminal Speaker terminals ( ➔ page 05) RS-232C terminal ( .
Menu Language Interactive Plug-in Menu English(EU) Set Previous 2/4 English(US) Suomi Français(EU) Français(US) Deutsch Ελληνιά Magyar Next English(EU) 10 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.
11 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.
12 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 14) (Cursor keys) Selects an item.
Rec. Rec.Stop NA VIGA TION Function Operation Panel Speaker Device Operate Select Exit Input-1 Monitor Link >Recorder 13 Controlling HDMI devices Controlling HDMI devices You can control HDMI CEC devices connected to this monitor using the remote of the monitor.
Memory Setting Load Preset Tint Tint Setting Color Contrast Contrast Setting Brightness Sharpness Picture Memory1 0 Page 1/3 0 0 0 0 14 Changing the settings Example: to change the setting of “Color Temperature” 1 Open the menu. 2 Select “Picture”.
A-1 Technical information Adjust the picture to your needs A-2 Set up the monitor for your PC A-10 Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs A-11 Menu index by task A-12 GD42X1_inst_us.
Memory Setting Load Preset Tint Tint Setting Color Contrast Contrast Setting Brightness Sharpness Picture Memory1 0 Page 1/3 0 0 0 0 To use a preset 1 Open the menu. 2 Select a memory from “ Memory Setting ” in “Picture”. ● When you select one of the memory, its settings are applied to the picture.
Adjust the picture to your needs To customize the settings You can create your own set of picture settings by arranging the settings of a preset. Storing several sets of settings helps you to enjoy a picture in the taste you like according to the viewing environment and characteristics of the source.
CCTV SD Suitable for monitoring CCTVs in SD format. CCTV HD Suitable for monitoring CCTVs in HD format. Signage Suitable for digital signage use in market, shops or hotels. ● Characteristics of the 6 presets A-4 GD42X1_inst_us.indb A-4 GD42X1_inst_us.
Adjust the picture to your needs Standard The most standard setting. Photo Pro Suitable for watching still pictures of SLR digital cameras. Option Suitable for displaying medical images including x-ray pictures. ● This setting is only for approximate presentation and does not conform to any official standard of medical imaging.
● Setting values of each preset ● The settings are subject to change for amelioration. Signage CCTV HD Tint 0 0 Tint Setting BY Gain 0 0 BY/RY Angle 0 0 Color 5 5 Contrast 0 0 Contrast Setting Bla.
Adjust the picture to your needs CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard 0000 0000 0000 1 0 000 0000 High Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off Off Off 0000 0 0 –30 –30 Mode-2 Mode-5 Mode-5 Mode-5 0 –15 .
Signage CCTV HD White Balance Setting R Drive / G Drive / B Drive 0 0 R Cutoff / G Cutoff / B Cutoff 0 0 Color Management Mode-1 Mode-2 Color Mngmt. Setting Red Tint / Red Color 0 0 Yellow Tint / Yell.
Adjust the picture to your needs CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard 0000 0000 Mode-2 Off Off Off 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Mode-1 Mode-1 Mode-5 Mode-1 High Off Off Off Auto Auto Off Off Low Off Off Off On On On Off Off Off Off Off Middle Normal Short Normal Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On On Off Off Off Off Off Off A-9 GD42X1_inst_us.
Set up the monitor for your PC 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) ● For signals in WVGA60 Set “Sampling Mode” to “Wide”.
Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs When you select the picture preset of “Photo Pro” in “ Memory Setting ”, you can view the photographs just the way they were taken. 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”.
Menu index by task Page Hue adjustment General tone of color Tint 16 Tone of color (including white) Color Temperature 21 Tone of color (in detail) White Balance Setting 21 Range of color representati.
15 Changing the settings : Picture 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.
16 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.
17 Changing the settings : Picture 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”.
18 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.
19 Changing the settings : 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.
20 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”.
21 Changing the settings : Picture 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”.
22 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.
23 Changing the settings : Picture ◆ 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.
24 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 suitable noise reduction processing.
25 Changing the settings : Picture 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”.
26 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.
27 Changing the settings : Sound 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.
28 PEQ 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.
29 Changing the settings : Setup Setup Menu Language You can choose the language used for on-screen messages. ■ English (EU) / Deutsch / Français(UE) / Italiano / Español (UE) / Català / Nederlan.
30 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 (WSS etc.
31 Changing the settings : Setup ◆ 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 of 1080i/p without enlargement.
32 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”.
33 Changing the settings : Setup 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.
34 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.
35 Changing the settings : Setup ◆ 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.
36 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.
37 Changing the settings : HDMI 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.
38 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.
39 External Control Command outline To control the monitor from external control equipment, send operation commands to the monitor. Example of communication procedures 1 Operation command to select “Input-3”. 2 Acknowledgment from the monitor. 3 The input is changed to “Input-3”.
40 Command list ● “ * ” is the monitor ID. Normally, set it to “0x80”. ● Enter the appropriate data to “xx” or “x”. No. Operation commands 1 † ! 0x82 * P W x Lf 2 † ! 0x82 * I .
41 External Control Functions Data Turns on/off the monitor. 0: Off 1: On +: Switches the power status. Selects the input. 1: Input-1 2: Input-2 3: Input-3 4: Input-4 Adjusts the volume. 00 – 50: Sets the volume directly. +: Turns the volume up. –: Turns the volume down.
42 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.
43 Troubleshooting 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.
44 Specifications Model name GD-42X1 LCD panel 42-inch (viewable) Screen size (visible area size measured diagonally) 1067.3 mm (42’’) Display resolution 1920×1080 Display colours 1.07 billion colors (10 bit color) Viewing angle (TYP.) 178 ° (Horizontally) 178 ° (Vertically) Luminance (TYP.
45 Specifications Dimensions ➔ page 46 Swivel angle 20° left or right Mass 12.0 kg (26.4 lbs) (without the speaker unit and the stand) 17.8 kg (39.2 lbs) (including the stand) 19.
46 Dimensions unit: mm (inch) 1 : 990.0 (39) 2 : 716.8 (28 1/4) *1 / 689.3 (27 1/8) *2 / 661.8 (26) *3 3 : 400.0 (15 3/4) 4 : 117.0 (4 5/8) *1 / 89.5 (3 5/8) *2 / 62.0 (2 1/2) *3 5 : 400.0 (15 3/4) 6 : 200.0 (7 7/8) 7 : 42.5 (1 3/4) 8 : 599.8 (23 5/8) 9 : 170.
47 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.
48 Compliant signal formats (1) INPUT-4 terminal (PC) Signal Frequency 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.
49 Specifications Total pixels Effective pixels Standard pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame 848 440 640 400 — 800 525 640 480 VESA Standard 832 520 640 480 VESA Standard 840.
50 INPUT-1, INPUT-2, INPUT-3 terminal (HDMI-HDMI) Signal Frequency Vertical (Hz) Horizontal (Hz) Dot clock (MHz) VGA 60 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 25.175/25.2 480/60p 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 27/27.027 720/60p 59.94/60 44.955/45 74.176/74.25 1080/60i 59.94/60 33.
51 Specifications Total pixels Effective pixels pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame 800 525 640 480 858 525 720 480 1650 750 1280 720 2200 562/563 1920 1080 858 262/263 720 480.
52 Index Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Numbers 3DY/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4:3 Aspect Setting . . . . . . . . . . 33 1080 Auto Setting . . . . . . . . . . 33 A AMP Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ASPECT .
53 Index Lip Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 M Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . 29 MUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 N Natural Cinema .
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ii Warning Please follow all the guidelines below. Never try to repair the product yourself! ● To prevent electrical shock, do not open cover. Repair shall be done by service personnel only. ● If the problem cannot be solved in “Troubleshooting” ( ➔ page 42), unplug the power cord and contact your retailer.
iii Warning Do not allow the product to fall! ● Do not rest your elbows on, or allow children to hang from the product. There is a risk that the product will fall and cause injuries. ● Make use of the hole on the back of the stand to prevent the product from falling easily.
iv Do not carry the product on your own! ● In order to prevent accidents, ensure that the product is carried by two or more people. On disposal of the product! ● Follow the instruction in “Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries”.
v Warning Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Products [European Union] These symbols indicate that the electrical and electronic equipment and the battery with this symbol should not be disposed of as general household waste at its end-of-life.
vi Maintenance Cleaning the screen The screen of this monitor is coated with layers of thin films, such as a coating to prevent unwanted reflections. Damages to these layers can lead to irreversible changes in appearance such as uneven colour, discolouration, and scratches.
vii Warning Ventilation openings Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust on and 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.
02 Features › Big screen suitable for SLR digital camera photographs ➔ page A-11 › Slim cabinet provides you with greater freedom of choice for installation › More precise adjustment of pictur.
03 Contents Contents Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
04 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 GD42X1_eu_en.
05 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.
06 To adjust the vertical position of monitor The monitor is height-adjustable in 3 positions, by 5.5 cm 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.
07 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.
08 Connecting external devices To connect a computer To connect a device with a composite terminal To connect a device with component terminals To INPUT-1/INPUT-2/ INPUT-3 terminals Green To connect a DVI device To connect an HDMI device GD42X1_eu_en.
09 Installation INPUT-1: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-2: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-3: HDMI TM terminal INPUT-4 terminal: D-sub 15 pin AUDIO INPUT terminal Speaker terminals ( ➔ page 05) RS-232C terminal ( .
Menu Language Interactive Plug-in Menu English(EU) Set Previous 2/4 English(US) Suomi Français(EU) Français(US) Deutsch Ελληνιά Magyar Next English(EU) 10 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.
11 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.
12 Remote control 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 14) (Cursor keys) Selects an item.
Rec. Rec.Stop NA VIGA TION Function Operation Panel Speaker Device Operate Select Exit Input-1 Monitor Link >Recorder 13 Controlling HDMI devices Controlling HDMI devices You can control HDMI CEC devices connected to this monitor using the remote of the monitor.
Setting Memory Load Preset Hue Hue Setting Colour Contrast Contrast Setting Brightness Sharpness Picture Memory1 0 Page 1/3 0 0 0 0 14 Changing the settings Example: to change the setting of “Colour Temperature” 1 Open the menu. 2 Select “Picture”.
A-1 Technical information Adjust the picture to your needs A-2 Set up the monitor for your PC A-10 Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs A-11 Menu index by task A-12 GD42X1_eu_en.
Setting Memory Load Preset Hue Hue Setting Colour Contrast Contrast Setting Brightness Sharpness Picture Memory1 0 Page 1/3 0 0 0 0 To use a preset 1 Open the menu. 2 Select a memory from “Setting Memory” in “Picture”. ● When you select one of the memory, its settings are applied to the picture.
Adjust the picture to your needs To customize the settings You can create your own set of picture settings by arranging the settings of a preset. Storing several sets of settings helps you to enjoy a picture in the taste you like according to the viewing environment and characteristics of the source.
CCTV SD Suitable for monitoring CCTVs in SD format. CCTV HD Suitable for monitoring CCTVs in HD format. Signage Suitable for digital signage use in market, shops or hotels. ● Characteristics of the 6 presets A-4 GD42X1_eu_en.indb A-4 GD42X1_eu_en.indb A-4 09.
Adjust the picture to your needs Standard The most standard setting. Photo Pro Suitable for watching still pictures of SLR digital cameras. Option Suitable for displaying medical images including x-ray pictures. ● This setting is only for approximate presentation and does not conform to any official standard of medical imaging.
● Setting values of each preset ● The settings are subject to change for amelioration. Signage CCTV HD Hue 0 0 Hue Setting BY Gain 0 0 BY/RY Angle 0 0 Colour 5 5 Contrast 0 0 Contrast Setting Blac.
Adjust the picture to your needs CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard 0000 0000 0000 1 0 000 0000 High Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off Off Off 0000 0 0 –30 –30 Mode-2 Mode-5 Mode-5 Mode-5 0 –15 .
Signage CCTV HD White Balance Setting R Drive / G Drive / B Drive 0 0 R Cutoff / G Cutoff / B Cutoff 0 0 Colour Management Mode-1 Mode-2 Colour Mngmt. Setting Red Hue / Red Colour 0 0 Yellow Hue / Yel.
Adjust the picture to your needs CCTV SD Photo Pro Option Standard 0000 0000 Mode-2 Off Off Off 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Mode-1 Mode-1 Mode-5 Mode-1 High Off Off Off Auto Auto Off Off Low Off Off Off On On On Off Off Off Off Off Middle Normal Short Normal Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On On Off Off Off Off Off Off A-9 GD42X1_eu_en.
Set up the monitor for your PC 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) ● For signals in WVGA60 Set “Sampling Mode” to “Wide”.
Enjoy SLR digital camera photographs When you select the picture preset of “Photo Pro” in “Setting Memory”, you can view the photographs just the way they were taken. 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”.
Menu index by task Page Hue adjustment General tone of colour Hue 16 Tone of colour (including white) Colour Temperature 21 Tone of colour (in detail) White Balance Setting 21 Range of colour represen.
15 Changing the settings : Picture Picture Setting Memory 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.
16 Hue Adjusts the tone of colour. ■ –30 – +30 (Skin colour reddish ↔ Skin colour greenish) Hue Setting Adjusts the tone of colour in detail. ● The setting is fixed to 0 and unadjustable when “Colour Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.
17 Changing the settings : Picture 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 “Colour Space” is set to “sRGB” or “AdobeRGB”.
18 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.
19 Changing the settings : 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.
20 Colour Matrix Selects the colour matrix used for colour conversion. ● The setting is fixed to “Auto” and unadjustable when “Colour Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.v.Colour”. ● The setting is fixed to “Auto” and unadjustable when ”PC Monitor Mode” is set to “On”.
21 Changing the settings : Picture Colour Temperature Adjusts colour temperature (colour tone). A picture becomes more bluish as colour temperature becomes higher. ● The setting is fixed to “Mode-5” and unadjustable when “Colour Space” is set to “sRGB” or “AdobeRGB”.
22 Colour Management Adjusts the total colouring of pictures. Three colour management presets are available to suit a variety of colour temperature settings. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” and unadjustable when “Colour Space” is set to “sRGB”, “AdobeRGB”, or “x.
23 Changing the settings : Picture ◆ Green Hue / Green Colour Adjusts the tone/colourfulness of green colours. ■ –15 – +15 (Yellow ↔ Cyan) / –30 – +30 (Dilute ↔ Dense) ◆ Cyan Hue / Cyan Colour Adjusts the tone/colourfulness of blue colours.
24 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 suitable noise reduction processing.
25 Changing the settings : Picture 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”.
26 Eco Mode Adjusts the brightness of backlight depending on the luminance of the room to reduce power consumption. ■ Demo : Activating the function and indicating its performance. ■ On : Activating the function. Its performance is not indicated. ■ Off : Deactivates the function.
27 Changing the settings : Sound 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.
28 PEQ 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.
29 Changing the settings : Setup Setup Menu Language You can choose the language used for on-screen messages. ■ English (EU) / Deutsch / Français(UE) / Italiano / Español (UE) / Català / Nederlan.
30 Zoom Adjusts the aspect of pictures. ● The setting is also adjustable through the [ZOOM] button on the remote control. ◆ Options when the current input signal is SD ■ Auto : When the video signal contains information about aspect ratio (WSS etc.
31 Changing the settings : Setup ◆ 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 of 1080i/p without enlargement.
32 Position Adjustment Adjusts the picture position on the monitor. ● Vertical adjustment is effective when “Zoom” is set to “14:9 Zoom”, “16:9 Zoom”, “Panoramic”, “16:9 Zoom Subtitle”, or “Panoramic Zoom”. ● Horizontal adjustment is effective only when “Zoom” is set to “Panoramic Zoom”.
33 Changing the settings : Setup 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.
34 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.
35 Changing the settings : Setup ◆ 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.
36 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.
37 Changing the settings : HDMI 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.
38 External Control You can control GD-42X1E from external control equipment (a personal computer or a dedicated controller) via the RS-232C terminal on the rear of the monitor.
39 External Control Command outline To control the monitor from external control equipment, send operation commands to the monitor. Example of communication procedures 1 Operation command to select “Input-3”. 2 Acknowledgment from the monitor. 3 The input is changed to “Input-3”.
40 Command list ● “ * ” is the monitor ID. Normally, set it to “0x80”. ● Enter the appropriate data to “xx” or “x”. No. Operation commands 1 † ! 0x82 * P W x Lf 2 † ! 0x82 * I .
41 External Control Functions Data Turns on/off the monitor. 0: Off 1: On +: Switches the power status. Selects the input. 1: Input-1 2: Input-2 3: Input-3 4: Input-4 Adjusts the volume. 00 – 50: Sets the volume directly. +: Turns the volume up. –: Turns the volume down.
42 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.
43 Troubleshooting Cannot turn on the monitor. ● Connect the power cord properly. ( ➔ page 10) ● Turn on the power switch. ( ➔ page 10) The remote control does not work. ● Insert the batteries in the correct direction. ( ➔ page 05) ● Replace the batteries with new ones.
44 No sound from HDMI devices. ● Set “Input-1 Audio” properly. ( ➔ page 37) Cannot control HDMI CEC devices. ● Set “Control with HDMI” to “On”. ( ➔ page 36) ● Some devices may not accept controls by HDMI CEC. Cannot operate the product using the buttons on the monitor.
45 Specifications Specifications Model name GD-42X1E LCD panel 42-inch (viewable) Screen size (visible area size measured diagonally) 1067.3 mm Display resolution 1920×1080 Display colours 1.07 billion colours (10 bit colour) Viewing angle (TYP.) 178 ° (Horizontally) 178 ° (Vertically) Luminance (TYP.
46 ● For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations are shown by being emphasized, omitted or composed, and may slightly be different from actual products.
47 Specifications Dimensions unit: mm 1 : 990.0 2 : 716.8 *1 / 689.3 *2 / 661.8 *3 3 : 400.0 4 : 117.0 *1 / 89.5 *2 / 62.0 *3 5 : 400.0 6 : 200.0 7 : 42.5 8 : 599.8 9 : 170.0 *1 At the high position *2 At the middle position *3 At the low position GD42X1_eu_en.
48 Compliant signal formats (1) INPUT-4 terminal (PC) Signal Frequency 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.
49 Specifications Total pixels Effective pixels Standard pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame 848 440 640 400 — 800 525 640 480 VESA Standard 832 520 640 480 VESA Standard 840.
50 INPUT-1, INPUT-2, INPUT-3 terminal (HDMI-HDMI) Signal Frequency Vertical (Hz) Horizontal (Hz) Dot clock (MHz) VGA 60 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 25.175/25.2 480/60p 59.94/60 31.469/31.5 27/27.027 720/60p 59.94/60 44.955/45 74.176/74.25 1080/60i 59.94/60 33.
51 Specifications Total pixels Effective pixels pixel per line line per frame pixel per line line per frame 800 525 640 480 858 525 720 480 1650 750 1280 720 2200 562/563 1920 1080 858 262/263 720 480.
52 Index Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 +/– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Numbers 3DY/C . . . . . . . . . . . .
53 Index L LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lip Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 M Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . .
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