JVC LM-170, LM-150 manual Controls and Features, Front panel

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Controls and Features

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The illustration of the monitor is of LM-170.

1Speaker (Monaural) (LM-170 only)

Outputs the audio signal of the selected input.

NOTE:

For audio signals input to the DVI-D or RGB terminal, left and right audio channel are mixed and output as monaural audio.

2CHROMA/PHASE button*1

Activates the Chroma (picture color density) adjustment mode or the Phase (picture hue) adjustment mode.

Press the button to select the mode, then adjust the value (–25 - 00 - +25) by pushing the menu control button (4) left or right.

NOTE:

Chroma is adjustable when the NTSC or PAL signal is input.

Phase is adjustable when the NTSC signal is input.

3CONTRAST/BRIGHT button*1

Activates the picture contrast adjustment mode or picture brightness adjustment mode.

Press the button to select the mode, then adjust the value (–25 - 00 - +25) by pushing the menu control button (4) left or right.

4Menu control button

Operates the menu by pushing or pressing the button to the indicated direction.

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Pushing the button up or down:

Selects a menu item.

Pushing the button left or right:

Adjusts the selected menu item.

Pressing the center of the button:

Goes to the next step.

Performs the selected function.

5Volume control button (LM-170 only)*2

While the menu is not displayed, adjust the volume level (00 to 50) by pushing the button left or right.

6MENU button

Displays the MAIN MENU.

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To display the SET-UP MENU:

Press the CHROMA/PHASE button (2) while pressing the MENU button. (page 14)

7SCAN SIZE button/lamp

Selects the screen size.

OVER = 100% = USER = (back to the beginning)

NOTE:

Memorized for each input.

For LM-170: when “100%” is selected, black bars appear on the top and the bottom of the screen because the aspect ratio of the LCD panel is 5:4.

When “USER” is selected, horizontal/vertical size and position can be manually adjusted. (“SIZE/POSI. ADJ. (USER)” on page 15)

When “100%” or “USER” is selected, the lamp lights up.

This function is not available for the computer signals.

*1 During picture adjustment:

The adjustment bar will disappear in about 10 seconds after the last operation.

Pressing MENU will also make the adjustment bar disappeared.

“NO EFFECT” is displayed when the operation you have tried is not available for the current input or setting.

The position of the adjustment bar can be changed. (“ADJ. BAR POSI.” on page 13)

*2 During volume adjustment (LM-170 only):

The adjustment bar will disappear in about 5 seconds after the last operation.

Pressing MENU will also make the adjustment bar disappeared.

The position of the adjustment bar can be changed. (“ADJ. BAR POSI.” on page 13)

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Contents LM-170 LM-150 Safety Precautions FCC Notice U.S.A. onlyPower Connection How to replace the fuseFront view Side view English Maintenance ScreenCabinet Ventilation openingsContents Controls and Features Front panelSTANDBY/ON button Power lampInput Select buttons/lamps Rear panel Installation Using the monitor on the standTo adjust the stand height To detach the standInstalling the monitor on the wall Installing the monitor on the rackMain Menu How to Use the Main MenuMain Menu items How to Use the SET-UP Menu SET-UP Menu items No Sync Display Delay TimeSetting value ON, OFF How to Use the External Control How to use the MAKE/TRIGGER terminalAbout the external control Functions to be controlled Opening Short-circuitingTroubleshooting Power onFollowing are not malfunctions Picture sizeSpecifications Video DVI-D RGB Audio Audio DVI-D Audio RGBDimensions LM-150Available computer signals Preset signalsSpecification of the DVI-D terminal Specification of the RGB terminal D-sub 15-pin

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