Page 2 - ii; Warnings
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. 2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3...
Page 3 - iii; Important Safety Instructions
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. ● To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an...
Page 4 - iv
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. If the provided plug does n...
Page 7 - vii; To prevent an accidental fall; Thread a belt (not supplied) through the hole on the
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). FCC Notice:Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by party responsible for com...
Page 8 - Features
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 picture quality with a wide range of adjustment properties ➔ page A-2 › Operating HDMI devices from the TV remote ...
Page 9 - Contents; Technical information
03 Contents Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Included items 04 Inserting batteries into the remote control 05 Attaching and connecting the speaker unit 05 Installat...
Page 10 - Installation; Included items
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 ma...
Page 11 - Inserting batteries into the remote control; Attaching and connecting the speaker unit
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. ● Read the precautions on the battery. ● The batt...
Page 12 - To adjust the vertical position of monitor; Detach the monitor from the stand.; Change the position of the hooks.
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. 1-1 Spread a soft cloth on a flat tab...
Page 13 - Attach the monitor to 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. ● After hanging the monitor on the stand,...
Page 14 - Connecting external devices
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 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb 08 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb 08 09.5.27 11:...
Page 16 - Connecting the power cable/Turning on the power; Initial settings; Select the menu language.; Select the place of installation.
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 ...
Page 17 - Parts identification; Main unit
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. You hear a beep s...
Page 18 - Remote control
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. OK Confirms your selection. BACK Goes back to ...
Page 19 - Controlling HDMI devices; Select the device to control.; Control the selected HDMI device.
Rec. Rec.Stop NAVIGATION Function Operation Panel Speaker Device OperateSelect 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. ● This function can be customized in ...
Page 20 - Changing the settings; Select “Color Temperature”.; Select the setting you want.
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”. 3 Select “Color Temperature”. ● The item currently ...
Page 21 - Adjust the picture to your needs
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 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb A-1 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb A-1 09.5.27 11:27:25 AM 09.5.27 11:27:25 AM
Page 22 - To use a preset; Select a memory from; Select “Load Preset”,
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. ...
Page 23 - To customize the settings; Select the memory you want to adjust from “ Memory; To reset the settings
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...
Page 24 - CCTV SD; CCTV HD; Signage; Characteristics of the 6 presets
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 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb A-4 GD42X1̲inst̲us.indb A-4 09.5.27 11:27:26 AM 09.5.27 11:2...
Page 25 - Standard; Photo Pro; Option
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...
Page 26 - Setting values of each preset
● 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 Black Stretch Medium Medium Dynamic DC Offset Off Off Auto Contrast On On Brightness 0 0 Sharpness –10 –10 ...
Page 30 - Selecting the input signal; For signals in VGA60 and XGA60
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”. ( ➔ page 34) ● For...
Page 32 - Menu index by task
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 representation Color Space 20 Amplitude of the color difference signal Tint Setting › BY Gain 16 Demodulation an...
Page 33 - Load Preset
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. ■ Memory1 / Memory2 / Memory3 / Memory4 / Memory5 / Memory6 Load Preset You can ...
Page 34 - BY Gain; Color
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.v.Color”. ● The setting is fixed to 0 and unadjustable when ...
Page 35 - Contrast; Contrast Setting; Black Stretch; Brightness
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”. ● The functions ar...
Page 36 - Sharpness; Enhancer; Enhancer Setting; Detail; Backlight
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. ■ Mode-1 / Mode-2 / Mode-3 / Mode-4 / Mode-5 (Emphasizes lower freq...
Page 37 - Backlight Setting; Smart Picture; Dynamic Backlight; Color System
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. ■ High / Me...
Page 38 - Color Matrix; Color Space
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”. ● The setting is fixed to “A...
Page 39 - Color Temperature; White Balance Setting
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”. ● The setting is fixed to “Mode-5” an...
Page 40 - Color Management; Color Mngmt. Setting; Red Tint / Red Color; Yellow Tint / Yellow Color
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.v.Color”. ● The setting is fixed to “Off” ...
Page 41 - Green Tint / Green Color; Gamma
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. ■ –15 – +15 (Green ↔ Blue) / –30 – +30 (Dilute ↔ Dense) ◆ Skin ...
Page 42 - Noise Reduction; Digital VNR; MPEG NR
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 suitabl...
Page 43 - Natural Cinema; PC Monitor Mode
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” ...
Page 44 - Eco Mode; Other; Real Bit Driver
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. ■ Off : Deactivates the function. Other ◆ Real Bit...
Page 45 - Sound; Bass; Auto Volume Control
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 str...
Page 46 - Volume Limit; Reset
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. ● If the setting value surpass that of “V...
Page 47 - Setup; Menu Language; Auto Shut Off
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 / Nederlands / Dansk / Svenska / Norsk / Suomi / Polski / Magyar / Русский / Ελληνικά / Português / Česky / Българс...
Page 48 - Aspect; Options when the current input signal is SD
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.), the aspect is switched accordingly. In other ...
Page 49 - Options when the current input signal is HD; Options when the current input signal is from a PC
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. ■ Slim : Shrinking a pi...
Page 50 - Position Adjustment; Power Indicator
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”. ● When ...
Page 51 - Input Label
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 / SAT / AMP / GAME / CAM / DISC / PC 4:3 Aspect Setting Selects the aspect setting which is applied when “Asp...
Page 52 - PC Setting; Sampling Mode; WXGA Select; H Size
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. ● “Dot Clock” and “Cloc...
Page 53 - Dot Clock; Clock Phase; PC Position Adjustment; Auto Position Adjustment
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. ● The adjustment is kept after turning off the power. ■...
Page 54 - HDMI; Control with HDMI; One Touch Play
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 cha...
Page 55 - AMP Control
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. ■ Auto : Detects the typ...
Page 56 - External Control; Communication specifications
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. Communication specifications Cable A crossover cable with a RS-232C connector Communication specifications ● Baud Rate: 192...
Page 57 - Command outline
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”. Command structure a...
Page 58 - Command list
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 P x Lf 3 † ! 0x82 * V L x x Lf 4 † ! 0x82 * A M x Lf 5 † ! 0x82 * V S x Lf 6 † ! 0x82 * A S x Lf 7 ! 0x82 * R C x x x x Lf 8 !...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting; The following are not malfunctions.
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 ...
Page 62 - Specifications
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.) 450 cd/m...
Page 64 - Dimensions
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 : 170.0 (6 3/4) *1 At the high position *2 At ...
Page 70 - Index
52 Index Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Numbers 3DY/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4:3 Aspect Setting . . . . . . . . . . 33 1080 Auto Setting . . . . . . . . . . 33 A AMP Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 ASPECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A...
Page 73 - INSTRUCTIONS; LCD Monitor
ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS LCD Monitor GD-42X1E GD42X1̲eu̲en.indb 01 GD42X1̲eu̲en.indb 01 09.5.19 4:54:28 PM 09.5.19 4:54:28 PM
Page 74 - Warning
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 r...
Page 78 - Maintenance
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. Follow the instructions b...
Page 92 - Select “Colour Temperature”.
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”. 3 Select “Colour Temperature”. ● The item currently...
Page 95 - Select the memory you want to adjust from “Setting
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...
Page 106 - Colour
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.v.Colour”. ● The setting is fixed to 0 and unadjustable w...
Page 109 - Colour System
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. ■ High / Me...
Page 110 - Colour Matrix; Colour Space
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”. ● The setting is fixed ...
Page 111 - Colour Temperature
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”. ● The setting is fixed to “Mode-...
Page 112 - Colour Management; Colour Mngmt. Setting; Red Hue / Red Colour; Yellow Hue / Yellow Colour
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.v.Colour”. ● The setting is fixed to ...
Page 113 - Green Hue / Green Colour
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. ■ –15 – +15 (Green ↔ Blue) / –30 – +30 (Dilute ↔ Dense) ◆ S...
Page 120 - Zoom
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.), the aspect is switched accordingly. In other case...
Page 122 - Information
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”. ● When a PC...
