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Operating Instructions Multi-Format Monitor Model BT-H1700AE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI INSTRUCCIONES Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. UNDER PULSE COLOR DEGAUSS SCAN CROSS MUTING SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MULTI-FORMAT MONITOR BT-H1700AE Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic multi-format monitor. Before using it, read and follow all instructions carefully to take full advantage of the monitor’s capabilities. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
● Video or audio signals cannot be input to this monitor without optional input cards. ● In these instructions, all explanations (except where noted) refer to the BT-H1700AE with input cards installed. SCREEN BURN ● It is not recommended to keep a certain still image displayed on screen for a long time as well as displaying extremely bright images on screen.
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. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FRONT VIEW <Front Panel> DEGAUSS UNDER SCAN CROSS PULSE COLOR SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 POWER MENU BLUE ASPECT AREA INPUT SELECT VOLUME CHECK MARKER Tally lamp Lights when the tally control signal is ON. Set the MAKE/ TRIGGER terminal’s tally control in the REMOTE (external control) terminal setup menu.
REAR/SIDE VIEW <Rear Panel> REMOTE MAKE RS-232C MAIN POWER COLOR OFF button/lamp Press the COLOR OFF button. The button lights and the screen becomes monochrome. When the COLOR OFF button is pressed while lit, the light goes off and the normal screen is restored.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) VIDEO INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA701P) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Y/C IN EXT .SYNC AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 Compatible signal formats: NTSC (3.58 MHz), PAL (4.43 MHz), black-and-white (50 Hz/60 Hz) * You can select “AUTO” (automatic selection), “NTSC” or “PAL”...
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SDI INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA703P) SWITCHED SDI 1 SDI 2 AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 Compatible signal formats: 480/60i, 576/50i HD SDI INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA705G) HD SDI 1 HD SDI 2 Compatible signal formats: 720/60p, 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1035/60i, 1080/24psF, EMBEDDED AUDIO Output terminal for a selected component serial digital signal Output terminal for a selected digital signal (the input...
(on the rear side of the monitor) in which you are going to install the card. Slot cover Rear side of the BT-H1700AE multi-format monitor 3. Insert the Input Card’s board (green- coloured) into the slot, fitting the board into the guide rails on the top and bottom of the slot.
ATTACHING THE POWER CORD HOLDER The provided Power Cord Holder prevents accidental disconnection of the AC power cord from the AC inlet. The Power Cord Holder consists of two parts; a case and cover. 1. Attach the Power Cord Holder case to the AC inlet on the back of the monitor with 2 screws (provided).
BASIC MENU OPERATIONS (MAIN MENU, SETUP MENU) ABOUT MENU SCREENS This monitor features a MAIN MENU (main menu screen) and a SETUP MENU (setup menu screen). The MAIN MENU contains the functions normally used, and the SETUP MENU contains the settings required for initial setup.
HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” “MAIN MENU” ITEMS The following items appear in MAIN MENU. Items Functions APERTURE CONTROL Compensates the frequency characteristics of the input video signal. SLOT CONDITION Displays the status of the input cards installed in each of the input card slots. sub menu POSITION Selects the display position of the sub menu superimposed on the screen.
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HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” ITEM CONTENTS AND ADJUSTMENT RANGE/SETTINGS 1. APERTURE CONTROL Compensates the frequency characteristics of the input video signal. Press the button to display the setting menu illustrated on the right. NOTE : APERTURE CONTROL is not displayed when the RGB signal is input.
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5. AREA MARKER-R Items : Selects the size marker for the other screen ratio (aspect) used when the screen ratio is 16:9. (for external control) Settings : OFF/16:9/4:3/13:9/14:9/MODE 1/MODE 2 Functions : OFF: The marker is not displayed. 16:9/4:3/13:9/14:9: Displays the marker (a white quadrangle) showing the screen size of each aspect ratio.
HOW TO USE “SETUP MENU” “SETUP MENU” ITEMS Items Functions 1 FUNCTION SETTING Displays the monitor’s power-up time or the total usage time. 2 PICTURE SUB ADJ. Performs approximate adjustments using the control knobs on the front panel. 3 COLOR TEMP./BAL. Sets or adjusts the colour temperature or white balance.
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ITEM CONTENTS AND ADJUSTMENT RANGE/SETTINGS 1. FUNCTION SETTING Selects the colour system and displays the monitor’s power- up time or the total usage time. Press the button to display the setting menu illustrated on the right. Item : COLOR SYSTEM Settings : AUTO/NTSC/PAL Function...
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HOW TO USE “SETUP MENU” Item : CONTRAST Adjustment range : –20 ~ 00 ~ +20 Function : For approximate adjustment of the picture contrast. Before adjustment, turn the CON- TRAST knob on the front panel to the middle. Item : BRIGHT Adjustment range...
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4. SIZE/POSI. ADJ. Adjusts the size or position of the picture. Press the button to display the setting menu illustrated on the right. Item : H.SIZE Adjustment range : –20 ~ 00 ~ +20 (*) Function : Adjusts the horizontal screen size. –...
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HOW TO USE “SETUP MENU” 6. STATUS DISPLAY Makes the status of the input signal appear or disappear on the screen. Press the button to display the setting menu illustrated on the right. Item : STATUS DISPLAY Settings : ON/OFF Function : Makes the format name appear or disappear when signals are input and the signal status...
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL ABOUT EXTERNAL CONTROL The Multi-Format Monitor has two external control terminals. One is the MAKE/TRIGGER terminal, which allows the monitor to be controlled by the MAKE(make contact) or TRG. (trigger contact) method selected in the function setting. MAKE (make contact system): Controls the function by stable disconnection (terminal open) or short-circuiting (short with GND of 15th terminal) of the controlled terminal.
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HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL HOW TO USE THE RS-232C TERMINAL You can control the monitor from your PC via the RS-232C terminal. For details on operating the monitor from the PC, consult your dealer or service centre for details. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solve the problem, unplug the monitor and consult a Panasonic-authorised dealer or service centre for assistance. Problems Points to be checked...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problems Points to be checked Irregular colour Is the monitor placed or moved close to a speaker or any other device incorporating a magnet? Has the position of the monitor been changed with the power on? Wrong picture Has the picture position, size or position, wrong distortion been changed? picture size...
SELF-CHECK INDICATIONS When the screen goes blank, and one or more of the INPUT SELECT A through F buttons on the front control panel start blinking... This monitor has a self-check function, which allows it to detect malfunctions and alert you. This makes trouble-shooting easier. Whenever a problem occurs, a combination of “self-check indicators”...
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SPECIFICATIONS (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) BT-YA701P: VIDEO INPUT CARD Type : Video input card for Multi-Format Monitor : VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2: 2 lines, BNC connector x 4 (1 V (p-p), 75 Ω) Inputs/Outputs Synchronised signal (EXT.SYNC): 1 line, BNC connector x 2 (1.0 V – 4.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω) * The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.
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