Summary of Contents for Panasonic BTH1700BP - IND. MONITOR
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Operating Instructions Multi-Format Monitor BT-H1700B Model UNDER PULSE COLOR DEGAUSS SCAN CROSS MUTING POWER SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 INPUT SELECT VOLUME MENU BLUE ASPECT AREA CHECK MARKER Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only) CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this PANASONIC could void the user’s authority to operate monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages are the equipment.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................2 CONTROLS AND FEATURES..............4 CONTROLS AND FEATURES (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) ..............7 PREPARATION ................... 9 BASIC MENU OPERATIONS (MAIN MENU, SET-UP MENU) ............... 11 HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” ..............13 HOW TO USE “SET-UP MENU” ............... 16 HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL .............
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FRONT VIEW <Front Panel> 19 20 11 12 13 14 UNDER PULSE COLOR MUTING DEGAUSS SCAN CROSS POWER SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 MENU SCREENS ASPECT AREA INPUT SELECT VOLUME CHECK MARKER UNDER PULSE COLOR DEGAUSS SCAN CROSS POWER...
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COLOR OFF button/lamp 18 INPUT SELECT button/lamp When you press the COLOR OFF button, the Selects an input signal from one of the input button lights and the screen becomes cards installed in the monitor’s card slots monochrome. Only the brightness signal is (SLOT1 –...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont’d) Power lamp POWER switch Press the power switch to turn the monitor’s Unlit : The main power is OFF. Orange : The main power is ON, but the monitor’s power power ON or OFF when the main power is ON. is OFF (in stand-by mode).
CONTROLS AND FEATURES (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) VIDEO INPUT CARD (BT-YA701P) Composite signal input/output terminals (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2) Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the composite video signals of VIDEO 1 the NTSC, PAL, and black/white (50 Hz/60 Hz). NTSC and PAL are switched in the “COLOR SYSTEM”.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) (cont’d) SDI INPUT CARD (BT-YA703P) SWITCHED OUT terminal Output (OUT) terminal for the re-clocked signal. The input signal from SDI 1 or SDI 2 (selected with the INPUT SELECT buttons) is re-clocked SWITCHED and output from this terminal. NOTES: •...
PREPARATION INSTALLING THE INPUT CARD ATTACHING THE WIDE MASK Optional input cards are necessary to use the functions of this A wide mask is provided with the monitor. This changes the monitor. Before mounting the monitor or connecting other viewable screen area to the 16:9 aspect ratio. equipment to the monitor, be sure to install the input cards.
PREPARATION (cont’d) 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). Caution: Use only the provided screws.
BASIC MENU OPERATIONS (MAIN MENU, SET-UP MENU) ABOUT MENU SCREENS This monitor features a MAIN MENU (main menu screen) and a SET-UP MENU (setup menu screen). The MAIN MENU contains the functions normally used, and the SET-UP MENU contains the settings required for initial setup. “MAIN MENU”...
BASIC MENU OPERATIONS (MAIN MENU, SET-UP MENU) (cont’d) DISPLAYING THE MENU About “ sub menu” SCREENS Only displays selected items. (sub-menu display) Allows you to adjust and set items while looking at the actual ¶ To display MAIN MENU screen. Press the MENU button on the front panel.
HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” “MAIN MENU” SCREENS MAIN MENU Setting Items Press <MAIN MENU> <APERTURE CONTROL> APERTURE CONTROL LEVEL : 00 SLOT CONDITION CONTROL FREQ. :HIGH See page 14. sub menu POSI. :LOWER sub menu AREA MARKER. reset COLOR MATRIX EXIT: MENU ENTER: +...
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HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” (cont’d) ITEM CONTENTS AND ADJUSTMENT RANGE/SETTINGS APERTURE CONTROL AREA MARKER: Compensates the frequency characteristics of the input Controls ON/OFF and other settings of the MARKER video signal. SELECT, SAFETY MARKER, and ZOOM functions included in the AREA MARKER function. Press the button to display <APERTURE CONTROL>...
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SAFETY MARKER/R-SAFETY MARKER SELECT Displays dotted lines to indicate the areas Selects the picture matrix standard. corresponding to 80%, 88%, or 90% of the screen size ITU601 or ITU709 : Standard setting (the aspect ratio setting in “ASPECT SELECT/R- MANUAL : Manual setting ASPECT SELECT”).
HOW TO USE “SET-UP MENU” “SET-UP MENU” SCREENS SET-UP MENU Setting Items Press <FUNCTION SETTING> <SET-UP MENU> COLOR SYSTEM : AUTO FUNCTION SETTING SYNC SELECT : INT. PICTURE SUB ADJ. RUSH DELAY TIME : STD. COLOR TEMP./BAL. TALLY SELECT : GREEN SIZE/POSI.
ITEM CONTENTS AND ADJUSTMENT RANGE/SETTINGS FUNCTION SETTING TALLY SELECT Selects the color of the tally lamp (when lit) on the Selects the control systems for the COLOR SYSTEM, upper front panel. synchronized signal, RUSH DELAY TIME, tally lamp GREEN : The tally lamp lights in green. colors, and MAKE/TRIGGER terminal.
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HOW TO USE “SET-UP MENU” (cont’d) PICTURE SUB ADJ. COLOR TEMP./BAL. Controls the approximate adjustment of the video Sets or adjusts the color temperature or white control level when the video adjustment knob is balance. adjusted to the center. Press the button to •...
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SIZE/POSI. ADJ. DISTORTION ADJ. Adjusts the size or position of the picture. Compensates the picture distortion. Press the button to Press the button to <DISTORTION ADJ.> <SIZE/POSI. ADJ.> display the setting menu display the setting menu H.SIZE : 00 PINCUSHION : 00 illustrated on the right.
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HOW TO USE “SET-UP MENU” (cont’d) STATUS DISPLAY CONTROL LOCK Sets the status display ON/OFF. CONTROL LOCK * Switches the display on and off. Also selects the type of Invalidates most of operations on the front panel display. (including menu screen operations). Press the button to OFF : Enables normal operations.
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 functions either by short-circuiting (short with GND of 15th terminal) or stable disconnection (terminal open) of the controlled terminal.
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HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL (cont’d) 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-authorized dealer or service center for assistance. Reference Problems Points to be checked...
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) Reference Problems Points to be checked Measures (Remedy) pages Irregular color Is the monitor placed or moved close to Move the device away from the monitor. a speaker or any other device Press the DEGAUSS button on the front panel to incorporating a magnet? degauss the screen.
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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