JVC GD-V502PCE manual Troubleshooting, Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check

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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

	Symptoms		Checks
Picture		Sound	Checks
Picture		Sound
			Electrical Appliances
			Cars/Motorcycles
			Fluorescent light
Interference		Noisy Sound
			Volume
			(Check whether the mute function has been
			activated on the remote control.)
Normal Picture		No Sound
			Not plugged into AC outlet
			Not switched on
			Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
			(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-
No Picture		No Sound	by button on the remote control.)
No Picture		No Sound
			If a signal with a non-applicable colour system
			format, or frequency is input, only the input
			terminal indication is displayed.
No Picture		Normal Sound
			Colour controls set at minimum level
			(see page 18, 19)
			Colour system (see page 31)
No Colour		Normal Sound

This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.

Plasma Display panel

		Symptoms		Check
	Some parts of the screen			The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
	Some parts of the screen			technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
	do not light up.
	do not light up.			elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
				elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

				Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause
				a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.
				Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
				and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
				Note:
				The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
	After-images appear
	After-images appear			is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
				This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

	Whirring sounds can be			The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
	heard from the display unit.			use.The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.

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Contents Plasma Display Monitor GD-V502PCEINSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents For Your SAFETY, Please Read the Following Text Carefully Important Safety NoticeThis Apparatus Must be Earthed Green-and-Yellow EarthSafety Precautions SetupWhen using the Plasma Display Cleaning and maintenance If problems occur during useElectric shocks can result if this is not done Accessories Accessories SupplyRemote Control Batteries Connections SpeakersAC cord fixing GND Ground Signal Name Signal Names for mini D-sub 15P ConnectorPC Input Terminals connection SDA HD/SYNC SCLCommand Installing the ferrite core Large sizeSerial Terminals connection Communication parametersBasic Controls Off Power On/Off Power On/Off and input signal selectionPower Indicator Remote Control Sensor Connecting the AC plug to the Wall OutletSelecting the On-Screen Menu Language Select the input signalINPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 EnglishusOn-Screen Menu Displays Press to Setup Press to access each adjust screen From the unitTo setup Multidisplay screen Press to Set upAspect Controls Mode Picture ExplanationZoom JustAdjusting screen Adjusting Picture Pos./SizeHelpful Hint N / Normalise Normalisation PosNormal Picture AdjustmentsDynamic CinemaAGC Advanced settingsMute Sound AdjustmentDisplay the Operation Guide Digital ZoomSelect the area of the image to be enlarged Select the magnification required for the enlarged displayPresent Time Setup Present Time Setup / Set up TimerPress to exit from Present Time Setup Present TimeDisplay the Set up Timer screen Press to select Set up TimerStart setting Mode selectionScreensaver For preventing after-images Reversal / Scroll selectionSetup of Screensaver Time Reduces screen after-imagePress to select Screensaver This function may be applicable to the non-picture area Side Panel AdjustmentReduces power consumption Customizing the Input labelsINPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3 How to Setup Multi Display Setup for Multi DisplayNTSC, PAL, Secam Press to select 2 ⋅ 2, 3 ⋅Component/RGB-in Select Setup for Input Signals3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images RGBCinema reality Colour system / Aspect AutoIf the picture image becomes unstable PAL Secam NtscSync Setting RGB sync signalFreq. kHz/V-Freq. Hz Displays the H Horizontal/V Vertical frequenciesPlasma Display panel Symptoms Check TroubleshootingApplicable input signals for PC Input Mini D-sub 15P ∗ Mark Input signal can be displayedGD-V502PCE SpecificationsGD-V502PCE Plasma Display Monitor