Liquid Crystal Video Monitor BT-LH900P POWER INPUT MENU EXIT HD ZOOM BLUE FUNCTION ENTER PEAK/PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT CONTRAST Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Contents Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 User data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . 5 REMOTE specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Relocating the main controls . . . . . . . 8 Error and warning displays . . . . . . . . 23 Supplying the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Designed for use in broadcasting and commercial applications, the model BT-LH900P is a slim-line and lightweight liquid crystal video monitor with an 8.4-type liquid crystal screen. For use, secure it in place by, for instance, installing it in a rack by using the optional rack-mounting adaptors BT-MA900G or mounting it on a tripod. (For details, refer to the instructions in the operation guide of the BT-MA900G.
Parts and their functions 1 2 3 HD ZOOM/X X button This button is used to move the cursor or change settings while a menu is displayed. If there is no menu display, it turns the HD ZOOM function ON or OFF. When the button is pressed, both the left and right sides of the images with a 16:9 aspect ratio produced by HD signals are cut off, and images with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed on the entire screen. When it is pressed, the original images are restored.
Parts and their functions 5 FUNCTION/ENTER button This button is used to enter changes or settings while a menu is displayed. If there is no menu display, the button's function changes depending on which FUNCTION item on the menu is selected. One of the following three items can be selected. (Refer to page 19) UNDEF: No function is allocated to this item. HV DELAY: Image blanking is displayed.
Parts and their functions ? 4 6 5 Y/G VIDEO IN PB/B OUT PR/R SDI 1 IN 9 SYNC CONTROL SDI 2 IN : ; SWITCHED OUT < GPI POWER = RS-232C DC IN > ? @ 7 4 Battery holder This holder is used with a battery made by Anton Bauer. 5 Analog component/RGBS connectors These are the BNC input connectors for the analog component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGBS signals. When RGB signals are supplied, external sync (gen-lock) can also be used.
Relocating the main controls The main controls can be relocated to the bottom surface or right panel of the monitor depending on such factors as where and how the monitor will be used. Before relocating the main control, make absolutely sure that the power has been turned off. 1 Disconnect the cord connecting the main controls to the main unit. 4 Use the two screws to secure the main controls to the right panel.
Supplying the power An Anton Bauer, V-mount or other such type of battery pack or an AC power source can be used to power this monitor. Using the Anton Bauer battery pack Using a V-mount battery pack 1 1 Install the Anton Bauer type of battery pack. Remove the battery holder. Battery pack Battery holder 2 Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the arrow. 2 Install the accessory metal battery mount.
Supplying the power 3 Using an AC power supply 1 Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. Set the unit’s power switch to ON. When using an external power supply other than the AJ-B75 AC adapter, check the pin signals of its external DC input connector and use the polarities correctly. 4 1 2 3 DC IN socket Pin no.
How to use the on-screen menus Four kinds of information—menus, status displays, image control settings and battery voltage—can be displayed on the screen. Menu display [MAIN MENU] 1MARKER VIDEO CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG OSD CONFIG GPI INPUT SELECT CONTROL MENUEXIT XWSEL 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 This display appears when the MENU/EXIT button is pressed. If no further action is taken for the next 120 seconds, the display will be automatically cleared.
How to use the on-screen menus Image control display [CONTRAST] 50 The image control information is displayed when an image has been adjusted using the image controls. (Refer to page 6) It appears when a control has been pressed in so that it has popped out or when an adjustment is made by turning an already popped out control. It is cleared when a control is pressed again and returned to its original position. It is also cleared when a popped out control is not touched for 10 seconds.
Menu operations 4 Menu operations 1 When the MENU/EXIT button is pressed, the main menu appears on the screen. Use the HD ZOOM/X button and BLUE/W button to change the setting, and press the FUNCTION/ENTER button to enter the change. Alternatively, the change will be canceled when the MENU/EXIT button is pressed instead. Displayed in green.
User data This monitor enables the menu settings and screen values which have been adjusted by the image controls to be saved in five user data files which can then be loaded as required.
MAIN MENU Menu configuration MAIN MARKER VIDEO CONFIG GAMMA SELECT COLOR TEMP.
MAIN MENU Menu items MARKER Item Setting Description MARKER SELECT MENU GPI For setting whether the marker display settings are to be performed using the menu or from the GPI connector. MENU: The operations are performed using the menu. Operations from the GPI connector are canceled. GPI: The operations are performed from the GPI connector. The settings established using the menu are canceled. MARKER 16:9 OFF 4:3 13:9 14:9 95% 93% 88% 80% For selecting the type of marker used for 16:9 images.
MAIN MENU Types of markers 16:9 markers (These appear when HD signals or when SD signals with a 16:9 aspect ratio are supplied.) 4:3 markers 13:9 markers 14:9 markers Markers are displayed only in the form of vertical lines. The shaded areas indicate what is set by the MARKER BACK item. 4:3 markers (These appear when SD signals with a 4:3 aspect ratio are supplied.) 95% area markers 93% area markers 88% area markers 80% area markers Dotted lines are displayed as the markers.
MAIN MENU VIDEO CONFIG Item GAMMA SELECT Setting GPI NORMAL FILM Description For setting the gamma mode. GPI: This is the GPI setting. For details, refer to “REMOTE specifications” (page 22). NORMAL: The normal gamma mode is established. FILM: The film mode that supports the Varicam digital cine camera is established. COLOR TEMP. USER D93 D65 D56 For setting the color temperature. USER: Any setting from 0 to 63 (equivalent to a color temperature range from 3000 K to 9300 K) can be established.
MAIN MENU SYSTEM CONFIG Item BACKLIGHT Setting 0 : 60 FUNCTION WFM HD ZOOM OSD CONFIG Description For adjusting the backlight brightness to a level from 0 to 60. The higher the setting, the brighter the backlight. WFM ON/OFF HV DELAY UNDEF For setting the function to be allocated to the FUNCTION/ENTER button. WFM ON/OFF: The Y signal (luminance) waveforms are displayed. HV DELAY: The blanked parts of the images are displayed. UNDEF: No function is allocated.
MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT Item Setting Description Item Setting Description SDI1 *1 OFF ON For setting whether the SDI 1 signals can be selected when the channels are to be switched using the INPUT button. OFF: The SDI 1 signals cannot be selected. ON: The SDI 1 signals can be selected. SDI2 *1 OFF ON For setting whether the SDI 2 signals can be selected when the channels are to be switched using the INPUT button. OFF: The SDI 2 signals cannot be selected. ON: The SDI 2 signals can be selected.
MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT Item FORMAT Setting AUTO 1080/60I 1080/50I 1080/30P 1080/25P 1080/24P 1080/24PsF 1035/60I 720/60P 576/50I 480/60P 480/60I CONTROL Description For selecting the signals whose input is to be accepted in the YPBPR mode and in the RGB mode. The signals can be set for each mode, and when the MODE item setting is switched from YPBPR to RGB or vice versa, the mode is automatically switched so that the signal format which has been set for the mode now set is accepted.
REMOTE specifications This monitor can be operated by remote control using the GPI connector and RS-232C connector. Function Description Operation condition GPI connector INPUT SEL. SDI1 The items on the GPI screen correspond to the connector pins shown below. Functions can be allocated to these pins on the GPI screen of the main menu. (Refer to page 19) The functions allocated to the pins are enabled when the corresponding pin is shorted (ON) to the GND pin and disabled when it is left open (OFF).
REMOTE specifications RS-232C connector For the RS-232C connector pin layout and connections, refer to the figure below and tables on the right. For details on systems that use the RS-232C connector, consult with your dealer a Panasonic Service Center. RS-232C 5 9 4 3 8 2 7 1 6 PC side BT-LH900P side Signal Pin no. 1 NC 1 NC 2 TXD 2 TXD 3 RXD 3 RXD 4 NC 4 NC 5 GND 5 GND 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 RTS 7 RTS 8 CTS 8 CTS 9 NC 9 NC Pin no.
Maintenance ≥ Wipe off any dust or dirt on the monitor and LCD panel with a soft cloth. For stubborn dirt or stains, wipe the monitor and LCD panel with a cloth that has been lightly dampened with well-diluted kitchen detergent and wrung out thoroughly, then finish it off with a dry cloth. The monitor may malfunction if even one drop of water gets into the internals. ≥ Do not use benzine, paint thinners, etc. to clean the monitor. They may discolor the monitor's surfaces or cause the paint to peel off.
Specifications [GENERAL] Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V) Input current: 1.45 A indicates safety information. Dimensions (W a H a D): 218 a 176 a 65 mm (When the main controls have been installed at the bottom of the monitor) Weight: 2.0 kg (main unit only) Ambient operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Ambient operating humidity: 10% to 85% (no condensation) Ambient temperature for storage: –4 °F to 140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) [Panel] Size: 8.
MEMO 26
MEMO 27
PANASONIC BROADCAST & TELEVISION SYSTEMS COMPANY UNIT COMPANY OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 EASTERN ZONE: One Panasonic Way 4E-7, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7621 Southeast Region: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Ste 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6835 Central Region: 1707 N Randall Road E1-C-1, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5200 WESTERN ZONE: 3330 Cahuenga Blvd W.
