INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this JVC Monitor. Before using the monitor, read this manual carefully so Model that you know how to use the Monitor correctly. GM-V42PCC Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety precautions.
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
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If you need to touch the handles, for example, to move the product, wait until the handles are cooled enough. – Option terminal: This terminal is intended exclusively to be used to drive the fan motor. Do not connect any plugs to the terminal other than JVC’s recommended optional parts. Polarity of terminal POWER CONNECTION The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 220 V.
Parts Identification Remote Control RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER POWER DISPLAY ASPECT DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO. /(RGB B) VIDEO INPUT SELECT RGB A COMPO. MUTING VOLUME /(RGB B) VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT 1 Remote control cable jack (page 11) 6 MUTING button (page 14) Connect the remote control cable (not supplied) when...
Monitor: Front View MENU INPUT MENU INPUT Bottom View 1 Remote sensor/power lamp 5 INPUT button (page 14) Point the front end of the wireless remote control toward Use this button to switch between inputs. here. To select the COMPONENT or RGB B input, you have to When the Monitor is turned on, the power lamp glows set “RGB/COMPO.”...
• WIRED terminal (stereo mini jack) 7 SPEAKER OUT L/R terminals (page 11) Connect a wired remote control unit to this terminal. Connect external speakers, such as unique JVC speakers Note: (not supplied), etc. • When the above three terminals are used at the same...
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Note: * The terminals on this page are optional. To input video, S-video, and component signals, you need to install video input unit (IF-C42P1G), which is separately purchased. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B...
Preparations Checking the Accessories The following accessories are included with the Monitor. Check for them. If any item is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the Monitor. • Remote control (RM-C579) x 1 • Power cord x 1 •...
Installation Precautions • When mounting the Monitor vertically, consult your dealer. (See also page 13.) • When installing the Monitor, be sure to use a dedicated Stand Unit, Wall Mounting Unit, or Monitor Hanger Unit, depending on a particular case. Ask your dealer for installation. •...
Connections Precautions • Before making connections, turn off all the equipment. • Plugs should be firmly inserted; poor connection could cause noise. • To unplug a cord, be sure to grasp its plug and pull it out. • Connect the power cord after having finished all other connections. •...
Connection Diagrams Typical connections ❊ For connection, see page 13. Personal computer Personal computer Remote control (used as the playback source) (used to control the Monitor) (supplied) Amplifier, etc. Cable with stereo mini jacks (not supplied) Power cord (supplied) ❊ To a wall outlet Ferrite core •...
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Connections (Continued) Optional connections Note: The terminals on this page are optional. To use them, you need to install video input unit (IF-C42P1G), which is separately purchased. VCR 1 DVD player, etc. VCR 2 (used as the playback source) (used as the playback source) (used as the playback source) VIDEO AUDIO...
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Connecting an external control unit When connecting the external control unit to the MAKE terminal, you can operate the following functions through the MAKE terminal; • Turn on or off the Monitor. Preparation: The POWER switch on the rear must be set to “| (on)” (so that the Monitor is in standby mode). •...
Basic Operations Daily Operations Turn on the main power. Rear View Set POWER on the back of the Monitor to “| (on)”. The POWER lamp on the upper left of the front panel glows orange. Turn on the power. Press POWER ON on the remote control to turn the power The POWER lamp changes to glow green.
Changing the Aspect Ratio With this Monitor, you can select among three types of wide screens (FULL, ZOOM, and PANORAMIC) in addition to the REGULAR screen of conventional 4:3 aspect ratio. Press ASPECT to select the screen size. Each time you press the button, the screen size changes as follows: RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REGULAR...
Video Adjustments For video adjustments, use menus. You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations. • Refer also to “Menu Classifications” on pages 34 and 36. Adjusting the Picture Quality Picture quality can be set for each input mode. Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the Monitor) to display the Main Menu.
To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment Press 3 to display the Size/Position Adjustment Menu. After step 3 on page 16, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” S I Z E / P O S I T I O N A D J . : + 0 1 H S I Z E 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu.
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Video Adjustments (Continued) To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment After step 3 on page 17, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. The Sub Menu for H SIZE appears on the screen. : + 0 1 H S I Z E 3 Press 5/∞...
Adjusting the Color Temperature Adjusting the White Balance The adjusted setting applies to all inputs. G GAIN, B GAIN and R GAIN can be finely adjusted separately for “HIGH” and “LOW” settings of the color Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the temperature.
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Video Adjustments (Continued) To make an adjustment while viewing the adjustment bars After step 3 on page 19, proceed as follows: 1 Press 5/∞ to move the cursor (3) to “sub menu.” 2 Press 3 to display the Sub Menu. The Sub Menu for R GAIN appears on the screen.
Changing the Aspect Ratio Setting the Receivable Signal Types The setting adjusted applies to all inputs. This function is available only when the optional video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is installed. • You can change the aspect ratio by pressing ASPECT. (See page 15.) You can set the receivable signal types.
Video Adjustments (Continued) Setting the COMPONENT/RGB B Input This function is available only when the optional video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is installed. After connecting the playback device such as a PC or a DVD player to the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals, you have to specify which type of signal comes into this terminal—RGB or component signals.
Changing the Resistance of the RGB B Resetting the Function Selection Menu Settings Input Terminals You can reset all the Function Selection Menu settings at a time. This function is available only when the optional video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is installed. Press MENU/EXIT (or MENU on the You can set the resistance of the two of the RGB B input terminals to either HIGH (1 kΩ) or LOW (75 Ω):...
Other Convenient Functions To set the other convenient functions, use menus. You can use the buttons either on the remote control or on Monitor for menu operations. • Refer also to “Menu Classifications” on pages 34 and 36. Showing On-screen Display The input mode and signal type will be indicated on the screen.
Confirming the Use Time and Model Name Showing the On-screen When Changing the Input Mode You can confirm the hours of use and the model name on the Setup Menu. With this function, you can see the selected input mode and This may be necessary when you ask for any service.
Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Prohibiting the Monitor’s Button Operations This function allows you to prohibit the button operations on the Monitor to prevent malfunction or avoid tampering. On the remote control: Press MENU/EXIT while holding VOLUME – to display the Setup Menu. On the Monitor: Press MENU while holding 2 to display MENU INPUT...
Setting the Remote-Controllable Input Setting the High-Definition Signal Types This function is available only when the optional video input unit This function is available only when the optional video input unit (IF-C42P1G) is installed. (IF-C42P1G) is installed. When connecting the external control unit to the REMOTE You can select one of the High-Definition (HD) signal types MAKE terminal, you need to set the desired input to use, through the COMPONENT/RGB B terminals —...
Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Setting the Clock and the Power On/Off Timer You can turn the Monitor on and off automatically with the Power On/Off timer. • Since you cannot use the timer functions without setting the clock, set the clock at first. •...
• Using the Power On/Off Timer Press 2/3 to select the desired setting. Select the item you want to set in step 3 in “Setting the Clock” (page 28) and follow the instructions below. Each time you press the button, the Pixel Shift function alternates between “ON”...
Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Preventing the Afterimage Effect After showing the same still picture on the screen, reverse the color on the screen using this function so that you can avoid the screen from being burned in with the still picture. You can activate/deactivate the function with the Color- Reverse On/Off Timer.
START TIME Press 5/∞ to select the item you want You can adjust the time to activate the function. to set and set the item as follows. • Set the hour and minute following steps 4 to 6 in “Setting the Clock” (page 28). REFRESH You can activate/deactivate the function manually.
Other Convenient Functions (Continued) Checking the Timer Battery You can check the remaining time available from the timer battery on the TIMER, COLOR-REVERSE, and REFRESH menus. When the battery becomes weak (BATTERY LOW) “BATTERY LOW” appears on the screen. T I M E R P R E S E N T T I M E : 1 4 : 2 5 P O W E R - O N S E T...
Resetting All the Setup Menu Settings Resetting All the Menu Settings You can reset all the following Setup Menu settings at a time, You can reset all the Menu settings and adjustments at a time, except the use time (HOUR METER). except the use time (HOUR METER).
Menu Classifications Main Menu Main Menu Picture Adjustment Menu C O N T R A S T : + 0 1 V I D E O A – M A I N M E N U P I C T U R E A D J . B R I G H T : + 0 1 C O N T R A S T...
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PICTURE ADJ. (Picture adjustment): See page 16. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture. CHROMA* Adjusts the color density of the picture. PHASE* Adjusts the color phase. SHARPNESS Adjusts the outlines of the picture. sub menu Displays the fine adjustment bar.
Menu Classifications (Continued) Setup Menu White Balance Adjustment Menu S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 R G A I N : 0 0 0 S T A T U S D I S P L A Y : O F F –...
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STATUS DISPLAY Sets if you want the input terminal and the type of signal to be indicated on the screen just after inputs are switched. (See page 25.) CONTROL LOCK Sets the Monitor so that it cannot be operated with the buttons on itself. (See page 26.) REMOTE SWITCH Set the selectable input terminals when controlling the Monitor with the external control unit (See page 27.)
Troubleshooting 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. Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Power is not supplied. •...
“TEMP. OVER” appears to warn you of the internal heat Plasma Display Monitor buildup, which is usually caused by accumulated dust GM-V42PCC around the intakes or by improper installation. If the cause of the internal heat buildup is eliminated, this indication The self-diagnostic lamps light or flash as listed on the disappears and the screen recovers the brightness.
Specifications Model name GM-V42PCC Frame color Silver Screen size Type 42 wide format Aspect ratio 16:9 (Wide format) Number of pixels displayed 852 (H) x 480 (V) Number of colors displayed 16.77 million (256 colors for each of RGB) Effective screen size 93.3 cm x 53.3 cm, 107.4 cm...
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Speaker Unit TS-C421SPG Consult your dealer to see if other options are available. Notice on transportation This Monitor is precision equipment and needs dedicated packing material for transportation. Never use any packing material supplied from other than JVC or JVC-authorized dealers.
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Specifications (Continued) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) • RS-232C terminal • Y/C terminal This is a female type connector. 4 3 2 1 Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) • MAKE terminal •...
部件識別 遙控器 RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RM–C579 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWER POWER DISPLAY ASPECT DISPLAY ASPECT INPUT SELECT COMPO. /(RGB B) VIDEO INPUT SELECT RGB A COMPO. MUTING VOLUME /(RGB B) VIDEO RGB A MUTING VOLUME MENU/EXIT MENU/EXIT 6 MUTING 鍵(第 14 頁) 1 遙控器電纜插孔(第...
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註: * 本頁提及的端子為選用端子,想要輸入視頻,S- 視頻和分量視頻信號時,您須安裝另購的視頻輸 入裝置 (IF-C42P1G) 。 VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPONENT/RGB B 9 VIDEO A 端子(選用) (第 12 頁) * q COMPONENT/RGB B 輸入端子(選用) (第 12 頁) •...
連接圖 典型連接 ※關于連接方法,請參閱第 13 頁。 個人電腦 個人電腦 (用于控制監視器) (用作播放源) 遙控器 副低音揚聲器等 (附帶) 帶有立體聲微 型插孔的電纜 (另購) 電源線 (附帶) ❊ 接至牆上電源插座 鐵氧體磁心 • 確保將鐵氧體磁心安裝到電源線上,請參 閱第 8 頁。 AUDIO MAKE RS-232C WIRED RGB A REMOTE AUDIO AC IN POWER 外置揚聲器的連接 外置揚聲器 (如 TS-C421SPG 型) ª...
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連接 (續) 選用連接 本頁提及的端子為選用端子。想要使用它們,您須安裝另購的視頻輸入裝置(IF-C42P1G) 。 錄像機 1 錄像機 2 DVD 視盤機等 (用作播放源) (用作播放源) (用作播放源) VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO Pb/B Pr/R HD/Cs Y/C IN VIDEO A VIDEO B COMPONENT/RGB B 當將另一台 PC 連接至 COMPONENT/RGB B 端子時,請將“RGB/COMPO.”設定在“RGB” (參閱第 22 頁) 。 接至音頻輸出...
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連接外設遙控器 將外接遙控器連接至 MAKE 端子時,您可通過 MAKE 端子來操作下列功能。 • 打開或關閉監視器。 注意事項:后面板上的 POWER 開關必須設定在“I(開) ” (以使監視器處于待機狀態) 。 • 選擇輸入。 注意事項:正確設定“REMOTE SWITCH”以選擇您想要的輸入(參閱第 27 頁) 。 註: • 不存在遙控啟動/關閉開關。當將插頭插入 MAKE 端子時外設遙控器的遙控功能自動啟動。 • 當同時使用其它的 REMOTE 端子時,通過 MAKE 端子傳入的指令優先于通過別的端子傳入的指令。 • MAKE 端子 • 外接遙控器 針號 信號名稱 輸入信號 TTL 等級...
視頻調整 請使用選單進行視頻調整。 進行選單操作時,您即可使用遙控器上也可使用監視器上的鍵。 • 同時也請參閱第 34 頁和 36 頁上的“選單分類” 。 調整圖像品質 各輸入模式的圖像品質可以設定。 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU 鍵) 顯示主選單。 MENU INPUT M A I N M E N U 光標(3) P I C T U R E A D J . S I Z E / P O S I T I O N A D J .
按 3 鍵顯示尺寸/位置調整選單。 要看著調整條棒進行調整時 在第 16 頁完成步驟 3 之后,進行如下操作︰ S I Z E / P O S I T I O N A D J . 1 按 5/∞ 鍵將光標(3)移至“sub menu”位置。 H S I Z E : + 0 1 H P O S I T I O N 2 按...
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視頻調整 (續) 要看著調整條棒進行調整時 在第 17 頁完成步驟 3 之后,進行如下操作︰ 1 按 5/∞ 鍵將光標(3)移至“sub menu”位置。 2 按 3 鍵顯示副選單。 用于 H SIZE 的副選單出現在屏幕上。 : + 0 1 H S I Z E 3 按 5/∞ 鍵選擇您想要調整的副選單。 MENU INPUT 每按此鍵一次,副選單按如下所示進行切換︰ H SIZE H POSITION V SIZE CLOCK PHASE DOT CLOCK...
調整色溫 調整白平衡 被調整的設定適用于所有的輸入。 用色溫“HIGH”和“LOW”設定,可對 G GAIN,B GAIN 和 R GAIN 分別進行微調整。 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU) 鍵,顯示主選單。 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT M A I N M E N U 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 光標(3) P I C T U R E A D J . S I Z E / P O S I T I O N A D J .
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視頻調整 (續) 要看著調整條棒進行調整時 在第 19 頁完成步驟 3 之后,進行如下操作︰ 1 按 5/∞ 鍵將光標(3)移至“sub menu”位置。 2 按 3 鍵顯示副選單。 用于 R GAIN 的副選單出現在屏幕上。 R G A I N : 0 0 0 – MENU INPUT 3 按 5/∞ 鍵選擇您想要調整的副選單。 每按此鍵一次,副選單按如下所示進行切換︰ R GAIN G GAIN MENU INPUT B GAIN...
改變縱橫比 設定可接收信號的類型 僅當安裝了另購的視頻輸入裝置 (IF-C42P1G) 時本功能才有效。 所調整的設定適用于所有的輸入。 • 您通過可按 ASPECT 鍵來改變縱橫比。 (參閱第 15 頁) 您可設定可接收信號的類型,在通常情況下,選擇“AUTO” 。 通常情況下的設定適用于 VIDEO A 輸入和 VIDEO B 輸入,而通 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU) 其它設定適用于 COMPONENT 輸入。 鍵,顯示主選單。 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU) 鍵,顯示主選單。 M A I N M E N U 光標(3)...
視頻調整 (續) 設定 COMPONENT/RGB B 輸入 僅當安裝了另購的視頻輸入裝置 (IF-C42P1G) 時本功能才有效。 當將播放設備如 PC 或 DVD 視盤機連接至 COMPONENT/RGB B 端子后,須指明傳入到該端子的信號類型 — 是 RGB 還是分 量視頻信號。 • 若未正確設定“RGB/COMPO.”輸入,則不能通過您所選擇的 COMPONENT 或 RGB B 輸入觀看任何圖像。 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU) MENU INPUT 鍵,顯示主選單。 M A I N M E N U 光標(3)...
改變 RGB B 輸入端子的阻抗 重設功能選擇選單的設定 您可一次性重新設定所有的功能選擇選單的設定。 僅當安裝了另購的視頻輸入裝置 (IF-C42P1G) 時本功能才有效。 將兩個 RGB B 輸入端子設定成 HIGH(1 kΩ)或 LOW(75 Ω) 按 MENU/EXIT(或監視器上的 MENU) 均可: 鍵,顯示主選單。 • HD/Cs(水平同步/復合)端子 • VD(垂直同步)端子 M A I N M E N U HIGH 為標準設定。當使用較長的連接線且屏幕上的圖像晃動和 光標(3) P I C T U R E A D J .
其他便利的功能 使用選單功能,設定其他便利的功能。 您可用遙控器或監視器上的鍵進行選單操作。 • 也可參閱第 34 頁和第 36 頁上的“選單分類”一節。 觀看屏幕顯示 輸入模式和信號類型出現在屏幕上。 • 您既可使用監視器上的鍵執行下述程式,也可通過按遙控器上 的 DISPLAY 鍵觀看這些信息。 (參閱第 14 頁) MENU INPUT 按 MENU(或遙控器上的 MENU/EXIT) 鍵,顯示主選單。 MENU INPUT M A I N M E N U 光標(3) P I C T U R E A D J .
確定使用時間和機型名稱 改變輸入模式時觀看屏幕 您可在設定用選單上確定使用的小時數和機型名稱。 使用此功能在改變輸入模式時,您可看到所選擇的輸入模式和信 這在請求維修時是必須的。 號類型。 在遙控器上: 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 在監視器上: 在監視器上: 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 用選單。 用選單。 S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2...
其他便利的功能 (續) 禁止使用監視器上的鍵操作 該功能為防止發生故障或避免發生干涉而讓您禁止使用監視器上 的鍵進行操作。 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 在監視器上: 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 MENU INPUT 用選單。 MENU INPUT S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 光標(3) S T A T U S D I S P L A Y O F F C O N T R O L L O C K O F F...
其他便利的功能 (續) 設定時鐘和電源開/關定時器 使用電源開/關定時器可以自動啟動和關閉監視器。 • 若未設定時鐘便不能使用定時器功能,因此請首先設定時鐘。 • 設定時鐘 您也可使用下述程序調整時鐘。 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT MENU INPUT 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 在監視器上: 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 MENU INPUT 用選單。 S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 光標(3)...
其他便利的功能 (續) 預防殘像效應 在屏幕上顯示相同的靜止圖像之后,使用此功能撤去屏幕顏色可 避免因靜止圖像而引起的屏幕發熱。 使用去色開/關定時器您可以啟動/關閉此功能。 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 MENU INPUT 在監視器上: 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 用選單。 MENU INPUT S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 光標(3) S T A T U S D I S P L A Y O F F C O N T R O L L O C K O F F...
其他便利的功能 (續) 檢查定時器電池 您可在 TIMER,COLOR-REVERSE 和 REFRESH 選單上檢查定 時器電池的剩余使用時間。 當電池效力減弱(BATTERY LOW)時 “BATTERY LOW”字樣在屏幕上出現。 T I M E R P R E S E N T T I M E : 1 4 : 2 5 MENU INPUT P O W E R - O N S E T : O N P O W E R - O N T I M E : 0 8 : 2 6...
重設所有設定用選單的設定 重設所有的選單設定 您可一次性地重設下列設定用選單裡除使用時間 (HOUR METER) 您可一次性地重設除使用時間 (HOUR METER) 之外的所有選單 之外的所有設定。 設定和調整結果。 在遙控器上: 在遙控器上: 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 按住 VOLUME – 鍵的同時,按 MENU/EXIT 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 鍵來顯示設定用選單。 在監視器上: 在監視器上: 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 按住 2 鍵的同時,按 MENU 鍵來顯示設定 用選單。 用選單。 S E T - U P M E N U 1 / 2 光標(3)...