Panasonic BT-LH900E Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic BT-LH900E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic BT-LH900E Operating Instructions Manual

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Liquid Crystal Video Monitor
BT-LH900
E
POWER INPUT
MENU
HD ZOOM
BLUE
FUNCTION
EXIT
ENTER
PEAK/PHASE
CHROMA
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
VQT0G65

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  • Page 1 Liquid Crystal Video Monitor BT-LH900 POWER INPUT MENU HD ZOOM BLUE FUNCTION EXIT ENTER PEAK/PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT CONTRAST Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely. VQT0G65...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For your safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS—USE STORE LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Precautions for use ....3 Introduction ..... . 4 Parts and their functions .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Designed for use in broadcasting and commercial applications, the model BT-LH900E 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 adapters BT-MA900G or mounting it on a tripod.
  • Page 5: Parts And Their Functions

    Parts and their functions Tally lamps In the above illustration, the R (red) tally lamp is shown on the left and the G (green) lamp appears on the right. These tally lamps can be lit by initiating the GPI ON/OFF operation.
  • Page 6: Image Controls

    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.
  • Page 7: Power Switch

    Parts and their functions 5 Battery holder This holder is used with a battery made by Anton Bauer. 6 Analogue component/RGBS connectors These are the BNC input connectors for the analogue component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGBS signals. When RGB signals are supplied, external sync (gen-lock) can also be used.
  • Page 8: Relocating The Main Controls

    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. <Note> Before relocating the main control, make absolutely sure that the power has been turned off. Disconnect the cord connecting the main controls to the main unit.
  • Page 9: Supplying The Power

    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 Install the Anton Bauer type of battery pack. Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 10: Cosmetic Screws

    Supplying the power Using an AC power supply Connect the DC OUT connector on the AJ-B75 AC adapter to the DC IN socket on the unit. AC adapter AJ-B75 (optional accessory) Set the power of the AC adapter to ON. Cosmetic screws Screwsa4 Screwsa2...
  • Page 11: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    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 [ M A I N M E N U ] M A R K E R V I D E O C O N F I G S Y S T E M C O N F I G O S D C O N F I G...
  • Page 12 How to use the on-screen menus Image control display [ C O N T R A S T ] Battery voltage display D C 1 5 0 V Concerning the signal formats Menu setting AUTO 1080/60I 1080/50I 1080/30P 1080/25P 1080/24P 1080/24PsF 1035/60I 720/60P...
  • Page 13: Menu Operations

    Menu operations Menu operations When the MENU/EXIT button is pressed, the main menu appears on the screen. MENU/EXIT button Use the HD ZOOM/X button and BLUE/W button to move the cursor, and select the desired menu using the FUNCTION/ENTER button. [ M A I N ] M A R K E R V I D E O C O N F I G...
  • Page 14: User Data

    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. The following data can be saved and loaded as user data files: ≥...
  • Page 15: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU Menu configuration MAIN MARKER VIDEO CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG OSD CONFIG INPUT SELECT CONTROL MARKER SELECT MARKER 16:9 MARKER 4:3 GAMMA SELECT MARKER BACK COLOR TEMP. CENTER MARKER SHARPNESS MODE GPI PRESET1 SHARPNESS H GPI PRESET2 SHARPNESS V I-P MODE MONO SD ASPECT BACKLIGHT...
  • Page 16: Menu Items

    MAIN MENU Menu items MARKER Item Setting Description MARKER SELECT MENU 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 cancelled.
  • Page 17: Types Of Markers

    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 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.
  • Page 18: Video Config

    MAIN MENU VIDEO CONFIG Item Setting Description GAMMA SELECT For setting the gamma mode. NORMAL GPI: This is the GPI setting. FILM details, specifications” (page 22). NORMAL: The normal gamma mode is established. FILM: The film mode that supports the Varicam digital cine camera is established.
  • Page 19: System Config

    MAIN MENU SYSTEM CONFIG Item Setting Description BACKLIGHT For adjusting the backlight brightness to a level from 0 to 60. The higher the setting, the brighter the backlight. FUNCTION For setting the function to be allocated to ON/OFF the FUNCTION/ENTER button. HV DELAY WFM ON/OFF: The Y signal (luminance) UNDEF...
  • Page 20: Input Select

    MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT Item Setting Description SDI1 * 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. FORMAT AUTO For selecting the signals whose input is to...
  • Page 21 MAIN MENU INPUT SELECT Item Setting FORMAT AUTO For selecting the signals whose input is to 1080/60I be accepted in the YPBPR mode and in the 1080/50I RGB mode. 1080/30P The signals can be set for each mode, and 1080/25P when the MODE item setting is switched 1080/24P from YPBPR to RGB or vice versa, the...
  • Page 22: Remote Specifications

    REMOTE specifications This monitor can be operated by remote control using the GPI connector and RS-232C connector. GPI connector 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).
  • Page 23: Error And Warning Displays

    1-second intervals. Countermeasure ≥ Turn off the power and turn it back on. If the error display persists, contact a Panasonic Service Centre. ± Low remaining battery charge warning/error When this warning/error appears ≥...
  • Page 24: Maintenance And Inspections

    Maintenance and inspections ≥ 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.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    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:...
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  • Page 28 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: h t t p : / / w w w . p a n a s o n i c . c o . j p / g l o b a l / Printed in Japan S1103T0 @...

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