LCD DISPLAY MONITOR
GM-552/GM-552D INSTRUCTIONS
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
POWER CONNECTION
The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 100 V - 240 V.
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 country.
For U.S.A. and Canada:
AC 120 V
For European and Asian countries:
AC 220 - 240 V
For United Kingdom:
AC 220 - 240 V
This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded
plug.
• This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply of your home, consult your product dealer or local electric power
company.
Warning:
• Do not use the same power cord for AC 120 V as for AC 220 - 240 V. Doing so may cause
malfunction, electric shock or fire.
Note for United Kingdom power cord only
The plug of 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 personnel.)
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with the blade screwdriver, and replace the
fuse.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to
assure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this product, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use. and service. Please read these “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” carefully
before use.
• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
• The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
• All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• All operating instructions should be followed.
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
- 2 -
Safety Precautions (cont.)
When using stands for this monitor, use the supplied
stands and attach them properly.
• Improper use of stands may lead to damages on
the floor or on the monitor, or may cause the
monitor to topple over.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the
product and protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-circuit the parts, which could
result in a fire or electric shock.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Never place anything on the product. (Placing
liquids, naked flames, cloths, paper, etc. on the
product may cause a fire.)
• Do not apply any strong shock to the LCD panel.
(Do not hit any object against it or push it with a
sharp-pointed tool.)
• Do not put heavy objects on the product.
• Do not step on or hang on the product.
• Make enough room for inserting or removing the
power plug. Place the product as close to an AC
outlet as possible. The main power supply for the
product is controlled by inserting or removing the
power plug.
• When you install the product in a place where you
cannot easily insert or remove the power plug from
an AC outlet, insert or remove the power cord from
the AC inlet on the product.
• When the product is left unattended and unused for
a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the cable system.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
convenience receptacles on other equipment as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Use only the accessory cord designed for this
product to prevent shock.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as
opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer all
service to qualified service personnel.
Do not use the product for a long time if the sound is
distorted.
• Do not install this product in the following places:
- in a damp or dusty room
- where the product is exposed to soot or steam,
such as near the cooking counter or a humidifier
- near heat sources
- where condensation easily occurs, such as near
the window
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
The product should be mounted according to the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mount recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use this product near water.
• Be sure to install the product in the place where
proper temperature and humidity are kept (
“Operating conditions” on page 26).
This product becomes hot during its use. Take
enough care when handling the product.
Under the following conditions,
1. Turn oft the power.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet.
3. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
a) When the product emits smoke or unusual smell.
b) When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—for example, no picture or no sound.
c) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen on
the product.
d) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
f) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• Before connecting other products such as VCR's and personal computers, you should turn off the
power of this product for protection against electric shock.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or equivalents. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
- 3 -
Safety Precautions (cont.)
Products
Battery
Notice:
The sign Pb below the
symbol for batteries
indicates that this
battery contains lead.
[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.
Instead, the products should be handed over to the applicable collection points for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment as well as batteries for proper treatment,
recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation and the Directive
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and
will help to prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of these products.
For more information about collection points and recycling of these products, please
contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
[Business users]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu/ to
obtain information about the take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to dispose of these items, please do so in accordance with applicable
national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical
and electronic equipment and batteries.
[primenljivo u zemljama koje su usvojile direktivu o sistemima sortiranja i razdvajanja
otpada]
Ovi simboli ukazuju da produkt sa ovim simbolom i baterije ne treba odlagati kao nesortiran
kućni otpad kada im istekne vek trajanja. Umesto toga, proizvod treba predati važećim
otpadima za reciklažu električne i elektronske opreme (kao i baterija) radi pravilnog
postupanja u skladu sa vašim nacionalnim zakonodavstvom.
Ispravnim odlaganjem ovog proizvoda pomažete očuvanju prirodnih resursa i prevenciji
potencijalnih negativnih efekata na okolinu i ljudsko zdravlje koji bi inače bili prouzrokovani
nepravilnim rukovanjem otpadom od ovih proizvoda.
Za više informacija o otpadima i reciklaži ovog proizvoda, molimo vas da kontaktirate vašu
lokalnu opštinsku kancelariju, vaše javno komunalno preduzeće ili prodavnicu u kojoj ste
kupili proizvod.
Ako vaš korišćeni proizvod sadrži baterije ili akumulatore, molimo vas da ih unapred odložite
zasebno u skladu sa lokalnim zahtevima.
(Za poslovne korisnike)
Ako želite da odložite ove proizvode, molimo vas da kontaktirate vašeg prodavca ili
dobavljača za više informacija.
European Union only
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of JVC KENWOOD Corporation is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 04
61145 Friedberg Germany
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Informacije za korisnike o odlaganju stare opreme
- 4 -
Safety Precautions (cont.)
Manufacturer
3-12,Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku,
Yokohama-shi,
Kanagawa 221-0022, Japan
Importer (EU only)
JVC House
JVC Business Park
12 Priestley Way, London NW2 7BA,
United Kingdom
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. 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.
IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION
This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains mercury. 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 for USA. the Electronic
Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org
• The AC power supply is controlled by
turning on/off the POWER switch on the
rear panel. If the product is installed in a
place where you cannot easily turn
on/off the POWER switch, control the
AC power supply by
plugging/unplugging the power cord
into/from the AC outlet. In this case,
install the product as close to the AC
outlet as possible, and leave enough
space for plugging/unplugging the
power cord. If the product is installed in a
place where you cannot easily plug /
unplug the power cord, equip an easily
accessible device to the wiring of the
building for turning on/off the power.
• When the product is left unattended and
unused for a long period of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
cable system.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or convenience receptacles on
other equipment as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
• Use only the accessory cord designed
for this product to prevent shock.
Information
- 5 -
Safety Precautions (cont.)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product and persons nearby.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation: to ensure reliable
operation of the product, these openings must not be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a heat register. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
9. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on
the cord.
11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 10 amperes.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltageoints or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill any kind of liquid on the product.
13. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
14. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions.
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the Product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore normal operation.
E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
15. The Main Plug is used as the disconnect device. Make enough room for inserting and removing the
power plug.
Place the apparatus as close to the outlet as possible.
16. Be sure to install the monitor securely to prevent the monitor from falling over, which may cause
damage to the monitor or injury.
17. Do not step on or hang on the product.
- 6 -
Operating Precautions
Screen
To avoid irreparable change in
appearance of the screen such as
uneven color, discoloration, scratches,
be careful about the following:
● Do not paste or stick anything using
any glues or adhesive tapes.
● Do not write anything on the screen.
● Do not strike the screen with a hard
object.
● Avoid condensation on the screen.
● Do not wipe the screen with any liquid
such as water. In addition, wiping the
screen with water-diluted neutral
detergent or solvent such as alcohol,
thinner, or benzine may affect the
anti-reflection treatment of the screen.
● Do not wipe the screen forcefully.
Wipe stains off the screen with a soft
cloth.
Ventilation openings
Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust
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.
Cabinet
To avoid the deterioration or damages of the
cabinet such as its paint's peeling away, be
careful about the following:
● Do not wipe the cabinet using solvent such as
alcohol, thinner, or benzine.
● Do not expose the cabinet to any volatile
substance such as insecticides.
● Do not allow any rubber or plastic in contact for
a long time.
● Do not wipe the cabinet forcefully.
Wipe stains off the cabinet with a soft cloth. If the
cabinet gets heavily stained, wipe it with a soft
cloth soaked in water-diluted neutral detergent
and wrung well, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Inserting the batteries
Use two AAA dry cell batteries.
Insert the batteries from the ⊖ end, making sure the ⊕ and ⊖
polarities are correct.
• Follow the warnings printed on the batteries.
• Battery life is about six months to one year, depending on how
much you use the remote control.
• The batteries we supply are only for setting up and testing your
monitor, please replace them as soon as you need to.
• If the remote control does not work properly, replace the batteries.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such, as direct
sunshine, fire or the like.
The LCD panel and backlight have life expectancy. Due to the basic characteristics of the
LCD panel, an afterimage or uneven display may occur. It is recommended that you change
images occasionally, activate the power saving function, or often turn off the power to reduce
the load on the LCD panel. Continuous operations of the LCD panel may accelerate the
deterioration.
Maintenance
- 7 -
Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................. 9
Connectors .......................................................................................... 11
Avilable Signals ................................................................................... 12
Controls ............................................................................................... 14
Remote Control ................................................................................... 15
Indicators ............................................................................................. 16
OSD Menu ........................................................................................... 16
How to use External Control (RS-232C)
Specifications ...................................................................................... 26
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................. 30
................................................... 24
- 8 -
When installing the monitor vertically
• Make sure to install the monitor in the direction
illustrated below.
• You can change the position of the JVC logo
plate. Remove the sealing sticker on the place
for the logo plate and fix the plate with the
screws.
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. If
this happens, move the monitor where it is free from these effects.
• The ambient temperature of the installation place should be within the range of 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F)(slightly variable depending on the ambient conditions of the installation
place).
• Do not install the monitor in such a way that the monitor and other AV equipment affect
each other adversely. (For example, if a disturbed image or noise due to electromagnetic
interference occurs, or if the infrared remote control malfunctions, change the installation
place.)
When installing the monitor on the supplied stand
- 9 -