Lcd video monitor, high-quality images, advanced functions, low power consumption and excellent cost-performance. an 47 cm (18.5 inches) lcd monitor for diverse broadcasting needs (6 pages)
Operating Instructions LCD Video Monitor Model No. Model No. Model No. Model No. DEUTSCH Für Erlauterungen in Deutsch, konsultieren Sie bitte die mitgelieferte CD-ROM. FRANÇAIS Pour des explications en français, veuillez vous reporter au CD-ROM fourni. ITALIANO Per le istruzioni in italiano, vedere il CD-ROM in dotazione. ESPAÑOL Para la explicación en español, consulte el CD-ROM uministrado.
Notice (U.S.A. only): Disposal may be regulated in your community due to Environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.
Read this first ! (for BT-L2150P/1500P) (continued) FCC NOTICE (USA) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to...
Read this first ! (for BT-L2150E/1500E) WARNING: CAUTION: This equipment must be earthed. Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove inserted only into a standard three-pin power point covers.
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2. Replace the fuse. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. Fuse indicates safety information.
Read this first ! (for BT-L2150E/1500E) (continued) EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS 1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with: • standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and • electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4. 2.
About this manual • The BT-L2150P/2150E and the BT-L1500P/1500E is referred to as “the unit” in this manual. • The images and diagrams used in this manual are for reference purposes and may differ from the actual product and displays. •...
Contents Read this first ! (for BT-L2150P/1500P) ..2 Menu configuration..........18 Read this first ! (for BT-L2150E/1500E) ..4 MARKER ............... 18 Transportation precautions .
Outline Designed especially for use in professional broadcasting, the BT-L2150P/2150E and the BT-L1500P/1500E come with a 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) and 39.1 cm (15.4-inch) wide LCD screen, respectively. ■ High performance panel These monitors achieve outstanding color reproduction, a wide viewing angle, and high-speed response. ■...
Controls and Their Functions Video monitor unit • The illustrations show examples of BT-L2150P/2150E. Front Protective panel ( page 26) Tally lamp ( page 9, 25) Front panel ( page 12) Tilt stand ( page 27) indicates the protective panel screw (10 screws for BT-L2150P/2150E, 8 for BT-L1500P/1500E). indicates screws found only on BT-L2150P/2150E (not present on BT-L1500P/1500E).
Controls and Their Functions (continued) Front panel • The illustration shows an example of BT-L2150P/2150E. Speakers Picture adjusting buttons Outputs audio from the AUDIO IN terminal, the PHASE 0 - 60 (30) SDI IN terminal (embedded audio) and the HDMI CHROMA 0 - 60 (30) terminal (embedded audio).
Power Supply Connecting and fixing the power cable 1. Attach the power cable to the monitor unit. 2. Connect the power cable to the power outlet. Power cable Adjusting the Monitor Angle Tilt the unit toward the direction of the arrows to gain the monitor angle most fit for viewing. Forward Backward •...
How to Use the On Screen Menu The screen displays five types of information: input signal status, picture adjusting buttons/volume button status, sharpness display, menu display and closed caption display. Input signal status 1. The selected input line ( page 12, •...
How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued) Menu display • This is the menu display. [MAIN MENU] • It disappears after approximately 2 minutes of inaction. Displays instructions on menu button operations. Closed caption (CC) display • Use the menu to display and set closed caption display for VIDEO (NTSC) signals.
How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued) Menu operations 1. Press [MENU] to display the MAIN MENU. 3. Press [ ] to select a sub menu and press [ENTER]. The settings in the sub menu change to green. 2. Press [ ] to select a menu and press [ENTER].
Main Menu Menu configuration MAIN MENU MARKER MARKER 16:9 VIDEO CONFIG GAMMA SELECT COLOR TEMP. CENTER CONT./BACK. SYSTEM CONFIG SHARPNESS MODE BACKLIGHT SHARPNESS H STATUS DISPLAY SD ASPECT SETUP LOAD VAR1 [WHITE BALANCE VAR1]* COLOR SPACE [WHITE BALANCE VAR2]* VAR2 POWER DOWN GPI CONTROL INPUT SELECT...
Main Menu (continued) MARKER types ■ 16:9 marker (Displayed for HD input and SD input in 16:9 (Displayed for HD input and SD input in 16:9 aspect ratio) aspect ratio) Safe area marker is displayed as a dotted line. Aspect marker is only displayed as a vertical bar. The shaded areas are grey in the illustrations to indicate MARKER specifications, but are not grey on...
Main Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIG Underlined values indicate factory defaults. Sub menu Setting Description GAMMA Selects gamma curve. SELECT 2.35 <2.2> Selects the gamma 2.2 curve. <2.35> Selects the gamma 2.35 curve. (A mode that approximates CRT display capability.) COLOR TEMP. Selects color temperature.
Main Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIG Underlined values indicate factory defaults. Sub menu Setting Description CONT./BACK. BACKLIGHT Selects function to be assigned to the CONT./B.LIGHT front panel CONTRAST buttons. <BACKLIGHT> Adjusts the B.LIGHT (backlight). <CONTRAST> Adjusts the CONT. (contrast). BACKLIGHT 0 to 60 Adjusts LCD backlight brightness.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ PC The menus shown below appear when PC is selected as the input signal. Underlined values indicate factory defaults. Sub menu Setting Description Automatically adjusts the screen when PC is selected as the input AUTO SETUP signal.
Main Menu (continued) AUDIO Sets speaker and headphones output. Underlined values indicate factory defaults. Sub menu Setting Description INPUT SELECT Selects speaker and headphones output. AUTO When an SDI input line is selected with the INPUT ANALOG <AUTO> SELECT button on the front panel: embedded audio (SDI IN terminal) When an HDMI input line is selected with the INPUT SELECT button on the front panel:...
Main Menu (continued) HOURS METER Sub menu Settings Description OPERATION XXXXXXh Displays the total number of hours it has been on. XXXXXXh Displays the number of hours that the backlight has been on. "XXXXXX" indicates the number of hours. "XXXXXX": 175200h (about 20 years), 175200 or greater number results in “OVER”. ■...
REMOTE Specifications This monitor permits remote operation from an external. GPI terminal GPI screen items correspond to the following terminals. The functions assigned to each terminal operate when GND (pin 5) is short-circuited (ON) or open (OFF). ■ Operating conditions Signal Level operation: Operates when GND is short- GPI1...
Detaching and Attaching the Protective Panel The LCD panel is covered by a protective panel to protect it from damage during transportation. Remove the protective panel before use. Detaching the panel Groove 1. Unscrew the protective panel screws (10 screws Protective for BT-L2150P/2150E, 8 for BT-L1500P/1500E) panel screw...
Detaching and Attaching the Tilt Stand The tilt stand is detachable. • When detaching and attaching the protective panel, it is recommended that you place the unit flat on the edge of a desk or table with a soft cloth or similar material spread underneath. Detaching the tilt stand Attaching the tilt stand Tilt stand screws...
Specifications ■ General <BT-L1500P/1500E> Power input Dimensions: 39.1 cm (15.4-inch) (effective screen area) <BT-L2150P/2150E> Aspect ratio: 16:10 Power supply Current consumption Number of pixels: 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.60 A - 0.30 A 1280 x 800 (WXGA) Display colors: Approx.
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Specifications (continued) ■ List of compatible signal formats( :Compatible) Display Input signal character VIDEO SDI1 SDI2 HDMI example NTSC NTSC 640 x 480/59.94p 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480/60p 640 x 480 (60p) 480/59.94i 480/60i 480/59.94p 480/60p 576/50i 576/50i 576/50p 576/50p 720/50p...