Controls and Features (cont.)

7Rear panel

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b c d

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3

e f g h

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The illustration of the monitor is of LM-170.

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1AC inlet

Power input connector. Connect the provided AC power cord to an AC outlet (AC 120 V/AC 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz).

2VIDEO terminals

a VIDEO 1 terminals (BNC)

Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the composite signals.

The IN and OUT terminals are bridge- connected (auto termination).

Use the AUDIO 1 terminal* for the audio connection.

bVIDEO 2 terminals (BNC)

Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the composite signals.

The IN and OUT terminals are bridge- connected (auto termination).

Use the AUDIO 2 terminal* for the audio connection.

cAUDIO 1 terminal (pin jack)*

Input terminal for the analog audio signals.

Use the VIDEO 1 terminal for the video connection.

dAUDIO 2 terminal (pin jack)*

Input terminal for the analog audio signals.

Use the VIDEO 2 terminal for the video connection.

3REMOTE (external control) terminal (MAKE/

TRIGGER)

Terminals for controlling the monitor by an external control.

Enables the monitor to be controlled by short- circuiting the pin terminal in this terminal or by inputting the pulse signal.

“How to Use the External Control” on page 17

4DVI-D terminals

eAUDIO terminal (stereo mini jack)* Input terminal for the analog audio signals.

NOTE:

• The built-in speaker of the monitor is monaural.

fDVI-D terminal

Input terminal for the DVI-D signals.

NOTE:

Use a DVI-D cable with two ferrite cores (commercially available) to avoid electromagnetic interference.

5RGB terminals

gAUDIO terminal (stereo mini jack)* Input terminal for the analog audio signals.

NOTE:

• The built-in speaker of the monitor is monaural.

hRGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin)

Input terminal for the analog RGB signals.

6Security slot

Install a security wire to this slot.

* Equipped on LM-170 only

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JVC LM-170, LM-150 manual Rear panel

LM-170, LM-150 specifications

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