Operating Instructions LCD Video Monitor Model No. Model No. BT-LH80WP BT-LH80WE Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Read this first! (For BT-LH80WP) 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.
Read this first! (For BT-LH80WE) DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY UNSCREWING THEM. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS.
Contents Read this first! (For BT-LH80WP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! (For BT-LH80WE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Standard accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optional unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions for use This product has been specially designed for commercial use. As such, it should be used and operated only by persons with related expertise. The liquid crystal parts are fabricated using high-precision technology. The screen has effective pixels that cover more than 99.99% of its area, but pixels may be missing or remain permanently lighted (red, blue and/or green) in less than 0.01% of the area. This is not indicative of malfunctioning.
Outline The BT-LH80W is a thin and lightweight liquid crystal monitor designed especially for broadcasting service and business use. It is equipped with a 7.9-inch V (effective display area) liquid crystal display panel. It can be used as a VF (viewfinder) for broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic.
Controls and Their Functions Front panel 5 POWER 1 FUNCTION 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 FOCUS-R 3 ENTER INPUT MENU 1 6 PEAK/ PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT CONT/ B.LIGHT 4 POWER switch/lamp This switches the power supply ON/OFF. When the power is ON, the LED (green) lights up. INPUT SELECT button This selects the signal input line. Each time the button is pressed, the input changes in the following order: YPBPR → VF-YPBPR/VF-VIDEO → VIDEO → SDI.
Controls and Their Functions (continued) Rear panel 7 17 8 9 SDI (OPTION) 7 VIDEO/ Y PR 10 PB VF GPI 11 RS-232C 12 13 DC IN 18 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 8 16 15 17 14 18 REAR TALLY (red) Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera. SDI (HD/SD) input terminal (BNC) - option This is the SDI input terminal. (Compatible with HD/SD automatic switching) • If you want this input, contact the vendor where you purchased the unit.
Supplying the power An Anton/Bauer or V-mount type of battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used to power this monitor. Using the Anton/Bauer type battery pack 1. Using a V-mount type battery pack Install the Anton/Bauer type of battery pack. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Supplying the power (continued) Using an external DC power supply 1. Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN socket on this unit. DC IN socket 4 3 DC IN socket 2 1: GND 4: +12 V 1 External DC power supply 2. Turn “ON” the external DC power supply switch. (Where the external DC power supply has a power switch) 3. Turn “ON” the POWER switch on this unit.
VF Function The unit can be connected to broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic and used as a VF (viewfinder). VF cable (Option) DC cable (Option) BT-LH80W VF cable (Option) Part number: BT-CS80G Camera platform ∗2 (commercially available) Camera side VF terminal DC cable∗1 (Option. Included with the BT-CS80G.) Camera side DC OUT terminal (1.5 A output) ∗1 Broadcasting and business camera-recorders compatible with a DC power supply (output current of 1.
How to Use the On Screen Menu Six types of information are displayed on the screen: the operating status display, picture adjusting knob status, sharpness display, function display, DC power supply voltage display, battery level display and menu display. Operating status display 1 7 6 2 YPBPR 1080/60I P-P DC14.0V 5 4 50% 3 1. The selected input line (→ page 7, 2 ) • YPBPR, VF-YPBPR/VF-VIDEO, VIDEO, SDI 2.
How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued) Sharpness display • SHARPNESS H/V is displayed when it is set. • The display disappears if remains idle for 2 minutes. SHARPNESS H 30 Function display F1:MARKER F2:WFM F3:PIXEL TO PIXEL XXXXX • You can set FUNCTION display in the menu. • When “FUNCTION DISPLAY” (→ page 23) is ON1 or ON2 and one of the buttons from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] is pressed, the unit displays the status of the FUNCTION item that is set.
How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued) Menu operations 1. Push [MENU] to display the MAIN menu. ] to select the sub menu, then push 3. Push [ , [ENTER]. The setting values in the sub menu change to green. FUNCTION 1 INPUT 2. Push [ , [ENTER]. MENU 2 3 ENTER ] to select the menu, then push [MAIN MENU] MARKER VIDEO CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG VF CONFIG FUNCTION GPI INPUT SELECT CONTROL HOURMETER MENU EXIT SEL. ENTER ENTER To return to the previous screen Push [MENU].
User Data You can change the menu setting values and picture adjusting knob settings, then save and load up to 5 combinations of screen adjustment values as user data. You can also return the setting values and adjustment values to the factory preset settings. The following settings are included in user data.
Main Menu Menu configuration MAIN MENU MARKER MARKER 16:9 VIDEO CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG COLOR TEMP. 4:3 CONT./BACK.
Main Menu (continued) MARKER The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu MARKER Settings OFF∗1 ON Explanation Used to make MARKER settings effective. 16:9∗2∗3 OFF 4:3 13:9 14:9 CNSCO VISTA 95% 93% 90% 88% 80% Used to select/display the type of marker when the aspect ratio setting is 16:9. Marker not displayed.
Main Menu (continued) Types of MARKER 16:9 marker (Displayed when using HD, or when using SD with a 16:9 aspect ratio) The marker is only displayed as a vertical bar. In section becomes the “MARKER addition, the BACK” item. 4:3 marker 4:3 marker (Displayed when using SD with a 4:3 aspect ratio) A dotted line is displayed as the marker.
Main Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIG The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation COLOR TEMP. USER 63∗1 D93 D65 D56 VAR1 VAR2 VAR3 Used to select the color temperature.
Main Menu (continued) About IP Mode By selecting “MODE1”, you can convert IP through Frame Interpolation. This unit has reduced the Frame Interpolation delay to 1 field or less, compared to our old models having caused 1 frame delay or more. Factory preset setting value is “MODE1” recommended for normal use. Depending on images, in very rare cases, noise may occur on the screen. In such a case, “MODE 2” is recommended. By selecting “MODE2”, you can convert IP through Field Interpolation.
Main Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIG The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation CONT. /BACK. BACKLIGHT CONTRAST Used to select the function to be assigned to CONT/B.LIGHT (a knob on the front panel). Used to adjust BACKLIGHT. Used to adjust CONTRAST. BACKLIGHT 0 - 60 Used to adjust the LCD backlight level. CONT./BACK displays “-” while BACKLIGHT settings are performed.
Main Menu (continued) VF CONFIG The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation VF CONTROL VF-CH ALL-CH Used to select the input line for the VF function of the monitor. (VF function: tally lamp lit, zebra displayed, displayed) Only enabled when the VF line is selected. Enabled with all input lines. CROSS HATCH HIGH LOW OFF Used to set whether to display a cross hatch and select its density level.
Main Menu (continued) FUNCTION The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation FUNCTION1 - 3 BLUE ONLY SD ASPECT∗1∗2 WFM MARKER∗1∗3 PIXEL TO PIXEL∗4 PIXEL POS.+∗5 PIXEL POS.–∗5 FOCUS-IN-RED ∗4∗7 ZEBRA REAR TALLY∗6 CROSS HATCH MONO∗1 UNDEF Used to select the functions to be assigned to individual buttons [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (front-panel buttons). Used to cut the red and green signals. You can check the hue (PHASE) and depth of color (CHROMA).
Main Menu (continued) Restrictions on various FUNCTION settings Under the following conditions, various settings are disabled. Setting Disabling condition SD ASPECT Does not operate while GPI items are being set. Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL operation. Does not operate during HD display. If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed. WFM Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED mode.
Main Menu (continued) About WFM You can display the wave form monitor using the “WFM” function. The display changes each time you press one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (→ page 23), assigned with the [WFM] function (To use the “WFM” function, you must assign it to one of the [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] buttons). Press the FUNCTION button assigned with the WFM function once. Normal window WFM display Press the same button again. WFM (Wave Form Monitor) The window is displayed in 16:9 aspect.
Main Menu (continued) Display position sequence during an HD signal 1080i input PIXEL POS.+: 1)→2)→3)→4)→5)→6)→7)→8)→9)→1) · · · · · PIXEL POS.–: 1)→9)→8)→7)→6)→5)→4)→3)→2)→1) · · · · · 1) CENTER 2) LEFT TOP 3) MID TOP 4) RIGHT TOP 5) RIGHT MID 6) RIGHT BOTTOM 7) MID BOTTOM 8) LEFT BOTTOM 9) LEFT MID Display position sequence during an HD signal 720P input PIXEL POS.+: 1)→2)→3)→4)→5)→1) · · · · · PIXEL POS.
Main Menu (continued) About FOCUS-IN-RED When the FOCUS-IN-RED function is used, the section that is being focused is displayed in an easy-to-understand red, making camera focus adjustments easy. Each time the button from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] to which the FOCUS-IN-RED function is assigned is pushed, the display is switched (the FOCUS-IN-RED function must be assigned to one of the buttons from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] in order to be able to use the FOCUS-IN-RED function).
Main Menu (continued) GPI The “GPI CONTROL” item is used to set enable/disable of all GPI functions, and assigns functions to each of the GPI terminal pins (→ page 31). The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation GPI CONTROL DISABLE ENABLE GPI functions enable/disable settings Deactivate Activate GPI1 - GPI8 UNDEF MARKER1 ON/OFF MARKER2 ON/OFF MARKER BACK HALF MARKER BACK BLACK CENTER MARKER INPUT SEL. YPBPR INPUT SEL. VF INPUT SEL.
Main Menu (continued) INPUT SELECT The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation YPBPR ON OFF Used to set the YPBPR line to the INPUT SELECT button.∗1 COMPONENT LEVEL SMPTE B75 B00 Used to select the input level for the YPBPR (component) signal. When the signal level specified in SMPTE is Chroma 100 IRE, PB, PR=0.7Vp-p Select this when connecting a betacam or similar devices with a 7.5 IRE setup level.
Main Menu (continued) CONTROL The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Explanation CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE Used to select the operation. (Combined control lock) Front operation enabled Remote operation enabled (The front controls become locked)∗1 LOCAL ENABLE DISABLE INPUT When “REMOTE” is selected in “CONTROL”, this selects whether front controls are enabled/disabled. All front operations are disabled.
REMOTE Specifications REMOTE operation is possible on this monitor using the GPI/RS-232C terminal. GPI terminal Each of the items in the GPI screen are compatible with the following terminals. You can assign functions to each terminal in the menu GPI screen (→ page 28). The functions assigned to each terminal operate when the GND (Pin 5) is connected (ON) or open (OFF).
REMOTE Specifications (continued) Assignment of item priority levels • When both “MARKER1” and “MARKER2” are ON at the same time, “MARKER1” has priority. However, when the display aspect is 4:3, the “MARKER1” aspect is 16:9, and the “MARKER2” aspect is 4:3, “MARKER2” is displayed. In this case, the “MARKER2” background is controlled. • When “MARKER BACK HALF” and “MARKER BACK BLACK” are simultaneously activated, priority goes to “MARKER BACK BLACK”. • When two or more of the following items - “INPUT SEL.
REMOTE Specifications (continued) Setting command No.
REMOTE Specifications (continued) Query command No.
Maintenance Inspections Maintenance inspections are necessary for the user to use this equipment safely. It is important to keep monitor functions in good condition at all times through periodical and appropriate maintenance. In order to use this monitor for a long time, and to make full use of all of its functions, be sure to carry out the following maintenance inspections. 1. Necessity of periodical maintenance services A backlight is used in the liquid crystal panel.
Error/Warning Displays If for any reason an error occurs in the unit, the user is alerted of error or warning with the following displays. Error/Warning Display Solution Inverter error All the lamps on the side of picture adjusting knobs flash at 1-second intervals. Switch the power supply OFF once, then switch it back ON again. If an error is still displayed, contact the vendor where you purchased the unit. Warning of improper operation status for the camera settings is displayed.
Specifications (continued) List of compatible signal formats ( : Compatible, Input signal formats VIDEO VF-VIDEO : Limited compatibility) VF-YPBPR YPBPR SDI∗3 NTSC PAL 480/59.94i 480/59.94P 576/50i 576/50P 720/50P 720/59.94P 720/60P 1035/59.94i ∗1 ∗1 ∗1 1035/60i ∗2 ∗2 ∗2 1080/23.98PsF 1080/24PsF 1080/50i 1080/59.94i 1080/60i ∗1 When 1035/59.94i signal is input, displayed as 1080/59.94i. Other various marker displays will use the 1080/59.94i marker.
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