Summary

Professional monitor from JVC with a 15" (14" viewable) shadow mask tube. Includes two composite inputs, one S-Video input, and an expansion card slot for extra inputs such as RGB, YPbPr, and SDI.

Literature

• Owner's Manual
• Service Manual
• Sales Brochure

Notes

Replacement tubes for this monitor can be found in a number of 15" PC monitors. One good candidate is the Dell E551C. The M36AES83X01 tube used in that model has the same yoke as the TM-150CG and is a drop-in replacement.

The plastic used in this model (and other JVC monitors from this time period) is very brittle, and the front buttons often break off (especially the power button). Patterns for 3D printed replacements are available.

Also, the front bezel is susceptible to cracks; for this reason it should be handled with care. These monitors are difficult to ship safely, and often suffer damage in transit.

It has been speculated that the JVC TM series uses some prefix and suffix letters to denote what features the monitor has:

• A ??
• H indicates monitor has a high-TVL M-class tube. For JVC this usually means > 750 TVL Chunghwa tubes.
• C indicates the monitor has one or more option card slots on the back for input expansion.
• G indicates global signal compatibility, which simply means the monitor supports both NTSC and PAL formats, as well as 120/240 volt AC input.
• SU indicates the monitor has multiple additional features for video production such as external sync input, support for 16:9 mode, underscan, blue only, and other front panel toggles. In some cases all of these features are present on the monitor while in other cases only one or two.
• CV may abbreviate "Color Video". Generally indicates the monitor is designed for CCTV applications (24/7 operation).

For the JVC CGU series, RGB, Component, and SDI input is achieved via an option card installed into the expansion slot located at the rear of the monitor.

• RGB/Component Input Card Part #: IF-C01COMG
• SDI Card Part #: IF-C21SD1G (supports audio) or IF-C01SDG (no audio)