JVC TM-A101 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TM-A101G

COLOR VIDEO MONITOR

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG : FARB-VIDEO-MONITOR
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS : MONITEUR VIDEO COULEUR
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI : MONITOR VIDEO A COLORI
INSTRUCCIONES : MONITOR DE VIDEO A COLOR

COLOR VIDEO MONITOR

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INSTRUCTIONS

TM-A101G

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.

Pour l’usage du client:

Enter ci-dessous le numéro de série qui est situé sur l’arrière du coffret.
Conserver cette information pour une référence ultérieure.

Model No. :
Numéro de modèle : TM-A101G

Serial No. :

Numéro de série :

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

CHROMA MENU

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

PHASE BRIGHT

AB

INPUT SELECT

LCT1024-001B-H
1101-Y-U-JMT

ESPAÑOL

POWER

ON
OFF

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................. 2

CONTROLS AND FEATURES ......................................................................... 4

HOW TO HANDLE BASIC OPERA TIONS....................................................... 7

HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS.......................................................... 8

HOW TO INITIALIZE THE SETTING...............................................................11

BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE.................................................................. 12

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................... 13

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 14

SCREEN BURN

● It is not recommended to keep a certain still image displayed on screen for a long time as well as displaying extremely bright
images on screen. This may cause a burning (sticking) phenomenon on the screen of cathode-ray tube. This problem does
not occur as far as displaying normal video playback motion images.

3

Fuse

POWER CONNECTION

The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC 120 V (For U.S.A. and Canada only) and AC 230 V (For European countries
or United Kingdom), 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 countries.

Power cord

Power supply voltage : AC 120 V AC 230 V AC 230 V
Countries : U.S.A. and Canada European countries United Kingdom

Warning:

●

Do not use the same Power Cord for AC 120 V as for AC 230 V. Doing so may cause malfunction, electric shock
or fire.

Note for the United Kingdom power cord only

The plug on the 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 service personnel.)

How to replace the fuse

Open the fuse compartment with the blade screw driver, and
replace the fuse.
(* An example is shown in the illustration.)

In order to prevent any fatal accidents caused by misoperation
or mishandling the monitor, be fully aware of all the following
precautions.

WARNINGS

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages
are present inside the unit. Do not remove the back
cover of the cabinet. When servicing the monitor,
consult qualified service personnel. Never try to service
it yourself.

WARNING : THIS APPARATUS MUST

BE EARTHED.

PRECAUTIONS

● Use only the power source specified on the unit.
(120 V AC/230 V AC, 50 Hz/60Hz)

● When not using this unit for a long period of time, or when
cleaning it, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the
AC outlet.

● Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. And do not
place this unit where people will tread on the cord. Do not
overload wall outlets or power cords as this can result in a
fire or electric shock.

● Avoid using this unit under the following conditions:
– in extremely hot, cold or humid places,
– in dusty places,
– near appliances generating strong magnetic fields,
– in places subject to direct sunlight,
– in badly ventilated places,
– in automobiles with doors closed.

● Do not cover the ventilation slots while in operation as this
could obstruct the required ventilation flow.

● When dust accumulates on the screen surface, clean it with
a soft cloth.

● Unplug this unit from the AC outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
– when the power cord is frayed or the plug is damaged,
– if liquid has been spilled into the unit,
– if the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged,

– when the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.

● Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Always refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

● When replacement parts are required, have the service
personnel verify in writing that the replacement parts he/
she uses have the same safety characteristics as the
original parts. Use of manufacture’s specified replacement
parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards.

● Upon completion of any servicing or repair work to this unit,
please ask the service personnel to perform the safety
check described in the manufacturer’s service literature.

● When this unit reaches the end of its useful life, improper
disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask
qualified service personnel to dispose of this unit.

This monitor is equipped with a 3-blade grounding-type
plug to satisfy FCC rule. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.

Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV,
January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the
operator position is equal or less than 70 dB(A)
according to ISO 7779.

Improper operations, in particular alternation of high
voltage or changing the type of tube may result in x-ray
emission of considerable dose. A unit altered in such a
way no longer meets the standards of certification, and
must therefore no longer be operated.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)

CAUTION: Changes or modification 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.

2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Notice (U.S.A. only)

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and
other components that contain lead. 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 the
Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://

www.eiae.org.>

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Video A terminals [VIDEO A IN/OUT]

Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.

IN : Video signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected video signal output terminal

Notes:

* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO A

terminals

@

.

* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE

on page 12.

Video B terminals [VIDEO B IN/OUT]

Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.

IN : Video signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected video signal output terminal

Notes:

* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO B

terminals

#

.

* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE on

page 12.

Audio A terminals [AUDIO A IN/OUT]

Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio signal
corresponding to the VIDEO A terminals

0

.

The output terminal is bridge-connected.

IN : Audio signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected audio signal output terminal

Notes:

* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO A

terminal

0

.

* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE

on page 12.

REAR VIEW

<Rear Panel>

10

11

12

13

14

5

VIDEO A

VIDEO B

AUDIO A

AUDIO B

REMOTE

OUTIN

OUTIN

OUT

OUT

ASPECTINPUT

IN

IN

VIDEO A

VIDEO B

AUDIO A

AUDIO B

REMOTE

OUTIN

OUTIN

OUT

OUT

ASPECTINPUT

IN

IN

10

11

12

13

14

Audio B terminals [AUDIO B IN/OUT]

Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio
signals corresponding to the VIDEO B terminals

!

.

The output terminal is bridge-connected.

IN : Audio signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected audio signal output terminal

Notes:

* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO B

terminals

!

.

* Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE

on page 12.

Remote terminals
[REMOTE INPUT, ASPECT]

Remote terminals for external control. Selecting VIDEO A
or VIDEO B and ASPECT RATIO is available via external
control. External control is set in the <SET-UP MENU>
screen.
To use external control, you must build a switch cable
and connect it to the REMOTE terminals.

Note:

● Also refer to BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE on
page 12.

External control switch

Open circuit Closed circuit

(open) (short)
ASPECT RATIO 4–3 (4:3) 16–9 (16:9)
INPUT INPUT A INPUT B

External control
functions

Chroma/Phase button
[

CHROMA/ PHASE]

Press this button to activate the picture color density
adjustment mode or picture hue adjustment mode. Each
time you press the button, the adjustment item changes.

Picture color density

f

Picture hue

Adjust the value with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons

3

.

Also used as a control button in the menu function mode.

Contrast/Brightness button
[CONTRAST

/ BRIGHT ]

Press this button to activate the picture contrast adjust­ment mode or picture brightness adjustment mode. Each
time you press the button, the adjustment item changes.

Picture contrast

f

Picture brightness

Adjust the value with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons

3

.

Also used as a control button in the menu function mode.

Volume/Select buttons
[VOLUME/SELECT –

+]

Adjusts the speaker volume. Also used as a control
button in the menu function mode.

Menu button [MENU]

Displays and disappears the <MENU> screen.
Pressing the CHROMA/PHASE button

1

with the Menu
button depressed will display the <SET-UP MENU>
screen.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

FRONT VIEW

<Front Panel>

Input A (VIDEO) button [INPUT SELECT A]

Selects the video and audio signals input to the VIDEO A

0

and AUDIO A @ terminals on the rear panel. The

button lights when selected.

Input B (VIDEO) button [INPUT SELECT B]

Selects the video and audio signals input to the VIDEO B

!

and AUDIO B # terminals on the rear panel. The

button lights when selected.

Power indicator

Lights in green when the power is ON.

Lit : When the power is on.
Unlit : When the power is off.

Power switch [POWER ]

Press this switch to turn the power on or off.

g ON : Power is turned on.
G OFF : Power is turned off.

Speaker

A built-in speaker is located inside the left side panel
when the monitor is viewed from the front.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

4

9

ON
OFF

POWER

INPUT SELECT

CHROMA MENU

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

AB

ON
OFF

POWER

INPUT SELECT

CHROMA MENU

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

AB

1 2

4

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3

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PAL

VOLUME : 20

PHASE : 00

+

–

I

NPUT

SELECT

button

Items

VOLUME/SELECT button

– +

PHASE

reddish greenish

(Phase)

CHROMA

lighter deeper

(Chroma)

BRIGHT

darker brighter

(Brightness)

CONTRAST

lower higher

(Contrast)

STATUS indication
(PAL or NTSC)

00 ~ 50

–20 ~ +20

HOW TO HANDLE BASIC
OPERATIONS

BASIC OPERATION

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

1. Press the POWER switch to turn on the power.

gON : Power turns ON. (Power indicator: lit)
GOFF : Power turns OFF. (Power indicator: unlit)

2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to choose input.

Select video/audio signals input to terminals on the rear
panel. The selected button lights in green.

3. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to adjust the
speaker volume.

Press this button to display the speaker volume level on the
screen.
+ : The Built-in speaker volume is increased. (00 = 50)
– : The Built-in speaker volume is decreased. (50 = 00)
* Screen indication will disappear about 10 seconds after

operating or immediately when you press the MENU button.

1. Press select buttons corresponding to the item
you want to adjust.

The item you select is displayed on the screen.

1

Phase control : Press the CHROMA/PHASE button

twice.

2

Chorma control : Press the CHROMA/PHASE button

once.

3

Brightness control: Press the CONTRAST/BRIGHT button

twice.

4

Contrast control : Press the CONTRAST/BRIGHT button

once.

* Screen indication will disappear about 10 seconds after operating or

immediately when you press the MENU button.

About the STATUS indication

● With the COLOR SYSTEM setting set
to AUTO mode, when you turn on the
power or select inputs, the color
system indication appears for about
3 seconds on the screen while PAL or
NTSC signals are being detected.

It does not appear when receiving a

B/W signal or when no signal is input.

Refer to page 8 for more information

about COLOR SYSTEM setting and
page 9 for more information about
STATUS indication setting.

Notes:

● Phase control is effective only in the
NTSC color system mode.

● Chroma control is not effective when
receiving B/W or when no signal is
input.

● When CHROMA is adjusted to “–20,”
the picture becomes less colorful.

● “NO EFFECT” is displayed (for about
3 seconds) when your selected
function has no effect.

2. Adjust with the VOLUME/SELECT buttons.

+

–

7

ON
OFF

POWER

INPUT SELECT

AB

VOLUME/SELECT

CHROMA

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST

VOLUME/SELECT

Terminals on the rear panel

Video signal input Audio signal input

1

Input A

VIDEO A terminal AUDIO A terminal

(VIDEO)

2

Input B

VIDEO B terminal AUDIO B terminal

(VIDEO)

VIDEO A

VIDEO B

AUDIO A

AUDIO B

REMOTE

OUTIN

OUTIN

OUT

OUT

ASPECTINPUT

IN

IN

15

16

16

16

REAR VIEW

<Rear Panel>

CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont’d)

16

6

AC inlet [AC IN]

Power input connector. Connect the provided AC power
cord

^

to an AC outlet (120 V AC or 230 V AC,

50 Hz/60 Hz).

To AC outlet
(230 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz)

For the United Kingdom

For Europe

15

Power cord

Connects the provided power cord (120 V AC or
230 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) to the AC IN connector

%

.

Caution:

In North America (USA and Canada), this monitor comes
with one power cable. In Europe and the United King­dom, two power cables are provided (one for use in
continental European countries and the other for the UK).
Be sure to use the power cable that is appropriate for the
AC outlets used in your region. If none of the power
cables provided is suitable, please contact your dealer or
qualified service personnel to obtain the correct type of
power cable.

To AC outlet
(120 V AC,
50 Hz/60 Hz)

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EXIT

CHROMA MENU

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE <SET-UP
MENU> MODE (SETTING)

• H. POSITION • CONTROL LOCK • INPUT REMOTE

• WHITE BALANCE • STATUS DISPLAY • ASPECT REMOTE

You can set the following set-up menu items.

1. While pressing the MENU button, press the
CHROMA/PHASE button.

The <SET-UP MENU> screen is displayed.

2. Press the CHROMA/PHASE or CONTRAST/BRIGHT
button to select the desired menu item.

A selection mark (4) is put next to the selected item.

3. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to set.

● To adjust the white balance, select WHITE BALANCE and
press the VOLUME/SELECT (+) or (–) button to display the
CUT OFF or DRIVE setting screen, then adjust each setting.

● Press the EXIT (MENU) button to return to the <SET-UP
MENU> screen.

Notes:

<SET-UP MENU> screen

<Front panel buttons>

1

Selection mark (4): Indicates the

menu item you select.

2

Menu item: Menu items you can

select.

3

Setting display: Indicates the

current settings (value).

4

Function display: The functions of

the front panel buttons (5 buttons
on the left) correspond to the
function displayed.

Function

Contents

displayed



Forward the menu item.



Reverse the menu item.

– Lower the adjustment

value. (to the minimum)

+ Raise the adjustment

value. (to the maximum)

4

Forward the setting value.

1

Reverse the setting value.

EXIT

Exit the <SET-UP MENU>
screen. (release)

DRV Selects DRIVE adjustment.

CUTO

Selects CUT OFF
adjustment.

RB

Adjusts red and blue
signal level.

RGB

Adjusts red, green and
blue signal level.

Turns the ON-SCREEN
display on or off. (This

DISP function is effective only

in the DRIVE or CUT OFF
adjustment mode.)

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

CHROMA/



Forward selection mark (4)

PHASE
CONTRAST/



Reverse selection mark (4)

BRIGHT

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

+ Increase (to max. value)

4

Forward the setting value

CUTO Selects CUT OFF setting screen

– Decrease (to min. value)

1

Reverse the setting value

DRV Selects DRIVE setting screen

VOLUME/

SELECT (–)

VOLUME/

SELECT (+)

● Parameter for H. POSITION can be set separately depending on the video input
(Input A (VIDEO) or Input B (VIDEO)) selected by the input select buttons on the front
panel.
Select the required video input with the input select buttons on the front panel in
advance.

Note:

<SET-UP MENU>

‰ H. POSITION : 00

WHITE BALANCE
CONTROL LOCK : OFF
STATUS DISPLAY : ON
INPUT REMOTE : OFF
ASPECT REMOTE : OFF

1

2

3

4

9

H. POSITION
WHITE BALANCE
CONTROL LOCK
STATUS DISPLAY
INPUT REMOTE
ASPECT REMOTE

MENU

CHROMA

PHASE

CHROMA

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST

VOLUME/SELECT

EXIT

CHROMA MENU

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

<MENU >

‰ SHARPNESS : +03

COLOR SYSTEM :

AUTO

ASPECT RATIO : 4–3

Menu items Purpose Setting range

SHARPNESS Picture sharpness
COLOR

Color system

SYSTEM
ASPECT RATIO Aspect ratio

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

+ Increase (to max. value)

4

Forward the setting value

– Decrease (to min. value)

1

Reverse the setting value

VOLUME/

SELECT (–)

VOLUME/

SELECT (+)

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

CHROMA/



Forward selection mark (4)

PHASE
CONTRAST/



Reverse selection mark (4)

BRIGHT

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

MENU EXIT

Quit (or Release) the <MENU>
screen

1

2

3

4

HOW TO USE THE MENU FUNCTIONS

• SHARPNESS • ASPECT RATIO

• COLOR SYSTEM

You can set the following menu items.
Set them depending on your needs.

1. Press the MENU button.

The <MENU> screen is displayed.

2. Press the CHROMA/PHASE or CONTRAST/BRIGHT
button to select MENU items.

A selection mark (4) is put next to the selected item.

SHARPNESS

COLOR SYSTEM

ASPECT RATIO

3. Press the VOLUME/SELECT buttons to set.

4. If you want to set the other menu items, repeat
procedures 2 and 3.

5. Press the MENU button to quit.

1

Selection mark (4): Indicates the

menu item you select.

2

Menu item: Menu items you can

select.

3

Setting display: Indicates the current

settings (value).

4

Function display: The functions of

the front panel buttons (5 buttons on
the left) correspond to the function
displayed.

Notes:

● When the screen aspect ratio is set to
16 - 9 (16:9) in ASPECT RATIO, the
picture will be vertically reduced.

● When ASPECT REMOTE is set to
ON in the <SET-UP MENU> screen,
REMOTE is displayed in ASPECT
RATIO. ASPECT RATIO cannot be
set in the MENU when ASPECT
REMOTE is ON.

<MENU> screen

<Front panel buttons>

Function

Contents

displayed



Forward the menu item.



Reverse the menu item.

– Lower the adjustment

value. (to the minimum)

+ Raise the adjustment

value. (to the maximum)

4

Forward the setting value.

1

Reverse the setting value.

EXIT Exits the <MENU> screen.

DISPLAY AND SELECTION IN THE <MENU>
SCREEN MODE (SETTING)

00 +1 +04 +05

AUTO NTSC PAL

4 – 3 16 – 9

8

MENU

CHROMA

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST

VOLUME/SELECT

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Functions (Items)

Initialization
(setting)

SHARPNESS +03
COLOR SYSTEM

AUTO

ASPECT RATIO 4–3

H. POSITION 00
WHITE BALANCE
R. CUT OFF 00

G. CUT OFF 00
B. CUT OFF 00
R. DRIVE 00

B. DRIVE 00
CONTROL LOCK OFF
STATUS DISPLAY ON
INPUT REMOTE OFF
ASPECT REMOTE OFF

PHASE 00
CHROMA 00
CONTRAST 00
BRIGHT 00

VOLUME 20

<SET–UP MENU> RESET

Are you sure ?

“Yes ” then <+>
“No” then <MENU>

Sorts

<MENU> screen

<SET-UP MENU> screen

Picture adjustment

Volume

HOW TO INITIALIZE THE
SETTING

SCREEN DISPLAY AND SELECTIONS IN THE
<SET-UP MENU> RESET MODE

You can set <MENU> and <SET-UP MENU> screen items, picture adjustment items and
the volume level to their factory-set (initial) values.

1. Press the Power ( ) switch to turn the power
OFF (

G

).

The <SET-UP MENU> RESET screen is displayed.
* The screen automatically disappears when no operation

is performed after about 5 minutes.

Initial settings

<SET-UP MENU> RESET screen

2. While pressing both MENU button and CHROMA/
PHASE button, press the Power (

) switch to turn

the power ON (

g

).

3. Setting

 Initialization is required.

 Initialization is not required.

Press the VOLUME/SELECT [+] button.
* Initialization is completed, and the <SET-UP MENU>

RESET screen disappears.

Press the MENU button.
* Initialization is aborted, and the <SET-UP MENU>

RESET screen disappears.

● The <SET-UP MENU> RESET screen will not be
displayed if the MENU or CHROMA/PHASE buttons are
pressed for a very short time. Keep pressing them until
the display screen appears.

Note:

11

ON
OFF

POWER

MENU

CHROMA

PHASE

ON
OFF

POWER

MENU

VOLUME/SELECT

Set-up menu items Purpose Settings

H. POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position of

the screen (+ : Horizontal position
shifts to the right/–: Horizontal
position shifts to the left)

WHITE BALANCE Adjusts the white balance Selects DRIVE (DRV) or CUT OFF (CUTO) adjustment.

Screen setting is changed to the selected setting mode.

DRIVE R.DRIVE Adjusts red level

B.DRIVE Adjusts blue level

CUT OFF R. CUT OFF Adjusts red cut off

G. CUT OFF Adjusts green cut off
B. CUT OFF Adjusts blue cut off

CONTROL LOCK Sets the operation buttons on the

front panel to control lock mode

STATUS DISPLAY Sets the status display of the color

system

INPUT REMOTE Sets external control of input

selection (INPUT A/B)

ASPECT REMOTE Sets external control of the aspect

ratio

4. To set the other set-up menu items, repeat the
procedures 2 and 3.

5. Press the MENU button to quit.

Notes:

● When the CONTROL LOCK function is
set to ON, pressing operation buttons
on the front panel will display the
message “CONTROL LOCK ON!” on
the screen for about 3 seconds.

● The CONTROL LOCK function is
maintained even when the power is
turned off.

● To turn off the CONTROL LOCK
function, while holding the MENU button
press the CHROMA/PHASE button.
Then set the CONTROL LOCK function
to OFF.

● Even when the CONTROL LOCK
function is set to ON, the following
operations are available:

– Power Switch operation
– Volume control with the VOLUME/

SELECT buttons

– External control when INPUT

REMOTE or ASPECT REMOTE is
valid

– Display or disappear of the <SET-UP

MENU> screen.

● The STATUS DISPLAY function can be
set to display (ON) or not display (OFF)
the present color system when the
power is turned on or the input signal is
changed. Refer to page 7 for more
information.

● When the INPUT REMOTE function is
valid (ON), pressing the Input A or
Input B buttons will display the message
“REMOTE ON!” on the screen for about
3 seconds.

● To enable INPUT REMOTE or ASPECT
REMOTE, select the function on the
<SET-UP MENU> screen and set to
ON.

Front panel Function

Contents

button displayed

MENU EXIT

Quit (or Release) the <MENU>
screen

–05 –04 • • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • • +04 +05

OFF ON

ON OFF

HOW TO USE THE MENU
FUNCTIONS

(cont’d)

10

–

09 –08 • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • +08 +09

–

09 –08 • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • +08 +09

–

09 –08 • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • +08 +09

–

09 –08 • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • +08 +09

–

09 –08 • • • • • –01 00 +01 • • • • • +08 +09

OFF ON

OFF ON

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Problems
No power supply.
No picture with the

power on.

No sound.

Shaking picture.

No colors, wrong
color, or dark picture.

Unnatural, irregularly
colored, or distorted
picture.

Dark stripes appear
at the top and bottom
of the screen, picture
vertically squeezed.

Function buttons on
the front panel do not
function.

The INPUT SELECT
buttons do not
function.

Points to be checked

Is the power plug loosened or disconnected?
Is the video signal output from the connected

component?
Is the input signal selected properly?

Is the video cable disconnected?

Is the audio signal output from the connected
component?

Is the volume output set to minimum?

Is the audio cable disconnected?

Is the monitor close to a device generating a
strong magnetic field?

Is the color system selected properly?

Has the picture control setting (CONTRAST,
BRIGHT, CHROMA or PHASE) been changed?

Is the monitor close to a speaker, magnet or any
other device generating a strong magnetic field?

Is the aspect ratio set to 16:9?

Has control of the buttons been locked? (Has
the CONTROL LOCK function been set to ON?)

Is input selection under external control? (Has
the INPUT REMOTE function been set to valid
(A/B)?)

Measures (Remedy)

Firmly insert the power plug.
Set the connected component correctly.

Select the required video signal input with the
Input select button. (See page 7.)

Connect the video signal cable firmly.
(See page 12.)

Set the connected component correctly.

Adjust the speaker volume with the VOLUME/
SELECT button. (See page 7.)

Connect the audio signal cable firmly.
(See page 12.)

Move the device away from the monitor until the
picture stabilizes.

Set COLOR SYSTEM in the <MENU> screen to
AUTO. (See page 8.)

Set each picture control to the standard setting.
(See page 7.)

Move the device away from the monitor and turn
the monitor’s power off. Wait at least 30 minutes,
then turn the power on again.

Set ASPECT RATIO in the <MENU> screen to
[4 : 3 (4 – 3)]. (See page 8.)
When controlling externally, ASPECT RATIO
should be set to [4 : 3 (4 – 3)].
(See page 12.)

Set CONTROL LOCK in the <SET-UP MENU>
screen to OFF. (See pages 9 and 10.)

Set INPUT REMOTE in the <SET-UP MENU>
screen to OFF. (See pages 9 and 10.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here
solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult a JVC-authorized dealer or service center for assistance.

The following are not malfunctions:

● When a bright still image (such as a white cloth) is displayed for a long period, it may appear to be colored. This is due to the
structure of the cathode ray tube and will be deleted when another image is displayed.

● You experience a mild electric shock when you touch the picture tube. This phenomenon is due to a normal buildup of static
electricity on the CRT and is not harmful.

● The monitor emits a strange sound when the room temperature changes suddenly. This is only a problem if an abnormality
appears on the screen as well.

● If two or more monitors are operated next to each other, their images may shake or be distorted. This phenomenon is due to
mutual interference; it is not a malfunction. Move the monitors away from each other until the interference disappears or turn
the power off on any monitor that is not being used.

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VIDEO A

VIDEO B

AUDIO A

AUDIO B

REMOTE

OUTIN

OUTIN

OUT

OUT

ASPECTINPUT

IN

IN

BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE

External control switch

Open circuit Closed circuit

(open) (short)

INPUT

INPUT A INPUT B

Notes:

•

Before connecting your system, make sure that all units are turned off.

•

The illustration below shows some examples of different connections. Terminal connections may differ depending on the component connected.

Be sure to refer to the instructions provided with the unit(s) you are connecting.

•

Each pair of input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.

•

If you’re not connecting any equipment to a bridged output (OUT) terminal, be sure not to connect any other cables to the bridged output (OUT)

terminal as this will cause the terminating resistance switch to open (auto terminate function).

•

When making a bridge connection, connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals on the monitor to separate video components.

(For example, if both terminals are connected to the same VCR, resonance may occur except during playback. This is caused by the same video
signal “looping” between the VCRs, and is not a malfunction.)

•

Select the video input (INPUT A (VIDEO) or INPUT B (VIDEO)) with the INPUT SELECT buttons on the front panel.

•

The ASPECT RATIO or INPUT A/B settings can be controlled via the REMOTE terminal by setting ASPECT REMOTE or INPUT REMOTE in the

<SET-UP MENU> screen to valid. (Refer to pages 9 and 10.)

 VIDEO A Connection Example (Select Input A (VIDEO))

External control
functions

External control switch

closed circuit (short)

open circuit (open)

RCA pin

External control switch

Open circuit Closed circuit

(open) (short)

ASPECT RATIO 4–3 (4:3) 16–9 (16:9)

External control
functions

External control switch

closed circuit (short)

open circuit (open)

RCA pin

 VIDEO B (VIDEO) Connection

Example (Select Input B (VIDEO))

Video Camera

Video Monitor

VCR

Video Camera

Video Monitor

VCR

Video

(Video signal cable)

Audio

(Audio signal cable)

Video

(Video signal cable)

Audio

(Audio signal cable)

Audio

(Audio signal cable)

Audio

(Audio signal
cable)

Video

(Video signal cable)

Video

(Video signal cable)

REMOTE

(Remote cable)

REMOTE

(Remote cable)

Video Monitor

VCR

Video Monitor

VCR

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: Signal Flow

TM-A101G

1-8

No.51921

ENGLISH

ON
OFF

POWER

INPUT SELECT

CHROMA MENU

PHASE BRIGHT

CONTRAST VOLUME/SELECT

AB

8-3/4 (222)

12-1/2 (316.3)

12 (304.8)

2-1/2 (63.5)

8-3/4 (222)

3/8 (7)

3/8 (7)

7-1/8 (178)

6-1/2 (164)

ø7/8 (ø22)

5-5/8 (140)

8-3/4 (220)

5 (124)

1/16
(1.5)

 Dimensions

< Front View >

< Side View >

* Asterisks (*) are used to indicate front panel

dimensions.

Unit : inch (mm)

*

*

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SPECIFICATIONS

 Type : Color video monitor
 Color system : PAL, NTSC (3.58)
 Picture tube : 9-7/8" (25 cm) measured

diagonally,
90° deflection, in-line gun,
trio-dot type (phosphor dot-trio
pitch 0.5 mm)

 Effective screen size : Width 6-15/16" (175 mm)

Height 5-7/16" (137 mm)
Diagonal 8-3/4" (222 mm)

 Scanning frequency : (H) 15.734 kHz (NTSC)

15.625 kHz (PAL)
(V) 59.94 Hz (NTSC)
50 Hz (PAL)

 Horizontal resolution : 280 TV lines or more
 Input terminals

VIDEO A : Composite video:

1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 V(p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)

VIDEO B : Composite video:

1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 V(p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)

AUDIO A : 1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2

0.5 V(rms), high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)

AUDIO B : 1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2

0.5 V(rms), high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)

REMOTE INPUT : 1 line, RCA pin x 1

REMOTE ASPECT : 1 line, RCA pin x 1

 Audio power output : 1 W (monaural)
 Built-in speaker : 8 cm round x 1

impedance of 8 Ω

 Environmental

conditions : Operation temperature:

0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)

Operation humidity:

20 % – 80 % (non-condensing)

 Power requirements : 120 V/230 V AC, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz
 Power consumption : 0.61 A (120 V AC)/0.43 A (230 V

AC)

 Dimensions : Width 8-3/4" (222 mm)

Height 8-11/16" (220 mm)
Depth 12-1/2" (316.3 mm)

 Weight : 15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
 Accessory : AC power cord [6.6 ft (2 m) for

230 V AC, 7.9 ft (2.4 m) for
120 V AC]

* Illustrations used in this manual are for explanatory purposes only. The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly.
* Dimensions and weight are approximate.
* E. & O. E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.