Panasonic Monitor Bt H1700bp Owners Manual

Operating
Instructions
Model BT-H1700BP
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions
completely.
Multi-Format Monitor
PLCT1464-001B
1003-MK-MW-VP Printed in Japan
VQT0G67-1
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECTMUTING
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In order to prevent any fatal accidents caused by misoperation
or mishandling the monitor, be fully aware of all the following
precautions.
WARNINGS
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
monitor to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages are
present inside the unit. Do not remove the back cover of
the cabinet. When servicing the monitor, consult qualified
service personnel. Never try to service it yourself.
WARNING : THIS APPARATUS  MUST
BE EARTHED.
Improper operations, in particular...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................... 2
CONTROLS AND FEATURES .................................................................... 4
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) ..................................................................... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................................................... 9
BASIC MENU OPERATIONS
(MAIN MENU, SET-UP MENU)...

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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.
The lamp color can be set to red or green.
• To set the color, use TALLY SELECT in the “FUNCTION
SETTING” setup menu or MAKE/TRIGGER in the
REMOTE (external control) terminal setup menu.
For details, refer to pages 17 and 21.
PHASE adjustment knob
Adjusts picture hue.
• Turn the knob to the left to make the picture redder, and
turn it to the right...

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COLOR OFF button/lamp
When you press the COLOR OFF button, the
button lights and the screen becomes
monochrome. Only the brightness signal is
displayed.
• When the COLOR OFF button is pressed while lit, the
light goes off and the normal screen is restored.
• Use this function to confirm the noise in the brightness
signal or to confirm the white balance.
NOTE:
This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
SCREENS CHECK button/lamp
Press the SCREENS CHECK button. The button
lights and the screen...

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REAR/SIDE VIEW
 
REMOTE (external control) terminals
Terminals for controlling the monitor from an
external unit.
MAKE/TRIGGER terminal (Upper):
Enables the monitor to be controlled by closing the circuit
(point of contact) connected to the terminal.
RS-232C terminal (Lower):
Enables the monitor to be controlled from a personal
computer via a serial communication.
Input card slots (SLOT 1 – SLOT 3)
Optional input cards can be installed in these
slots. Input cards are not provided when you
purchase the...

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Compatible signal formats:
480/60i, 576/50i, 576/50p, 480/60p, 720/50p,
720/60p, 1035/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60i,
1080/24psF
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3
4
1
2
3
4
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL)
7VIDEO INPUT CARD (BT-YA701P)
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7COMPONENT/RGB INPUT CARD (BT-YA702P)
Component/RGB signal input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for component (color difference) or
RGB signals.
Select component signal :INPUT SELECT A (SLOT1)/C (SLOT2)/E (SLOT3)
Select RGB signal :INPUT SELECT B (SLOT1)/D (SLOT2)/F...

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7Compatible signal formats:
480/60i, 576/50i
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 1
OUT
IN
SWITCHED
OUT
SDI 1
SDI 2
IN
IN
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2
3
4
E.AUDIO
HD SDI 1
IN
OUT
2
1E.AUDIO
HD SDI 2
IN
OUT
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) (cont’d)
7SDI INPUT CARD (BT-YA703P)
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2
3
4
1
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
and output from this terminal.
NOTES:
• Even when the input signal is switched from the SDI...

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INSTALLING THE INPUT CARD
Optional input cards are necessary to use the functions of this
monitor. Before mounting the monitor or connecting other
equipment to the monitor, be sure to install the input cards.
1. Turn off the Multi-Format Monitor’s main power
and unplug the power cable from the AC outlet.
2. Unscrew the screws and remove the slot cover
from the slot (on the rear side of the monitor) in
which you are going to install the card.
3. Insert the Input Card’s board (green-colored)
into the...

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PREPARATION (cont’d)
7ATTACHING 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).
2. Attach the Power Cord Holder cover to the AC power cord.
3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC inlet, and join the Power Cord Holder cover with the case.
Press the cover...