Panasonic Monitor Bt H1700bp Owners Manual

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HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL
7ABOUT 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.
TRG. (trigger system) : Controls the function by instantaneously (one second) short-circuiting (short with GND of 15th
terminal) the controlled terminal.
* MAKE or TRIGGER are selected from REMOTE SYSTEM in the setup menu.
The other terminal used for remote control is the RS-232C terminal, and this allows the monitor to be controlled by serial
communication.
NOTE:Control priority is in the following order; 1 MAKE/TRIGGER terminal > 2 RS-232C terminal > 3 front panel buttons.
When trigger contact is on, the front panel buttons can be operated.
7HOW TO USE THE MAKE/TRIGGER TERMINAL
No. Functions to be controlled Disconnection Short-circuiting*1
1 Turns on the tally lamp Off On *2
2 Changes the input to INPUT A Invalid Valid
3 Changes the input to INPUT B Invalid Valid
4 Changes the input to INPUT C Invalid Valid
5 Changes the input to INPUT D Invalid Valid
6 Changes the input to INPUT E Invalid Valid
7 Changes the input to INPUT F Invalid Valid
8 COLOR OFF Off On
9 AREA MARKER Off On
10 ASPECT Off On
11 TALLY SELECT GREEN RED
12 AREA MARKER set-up without “R-”with “R-”*3
13 STATUS DISPLAY ON OFF
14 External Control Invalid Valid *2
15 GND
*1 : The TRIGGER (trigger contact) system switches each setting by instantaneously (approx. 1 second) short-circuiting (short with GND of 15th terminal) the
controlled terminal.
*2 : TALLY (1st terminal) and EXTERNAL CONTROL (14th terminal) must be controlled with the MAKE (make contact) system even under the TRIGGER (trigger
contact) system.
*3 : Activating each with “R-” or without “R-” setting in the AREA MARKER menu is possible. Refer to “AREA MARKER” on page 14 for details.
Operation
1. Short-circuit EXTERNAL CONTROL (14th terminal) to GND (15th terminal) to activate the external control.
2. Under the MAKE system, controls each function by shor t-circuiting (short with GND of 15th terminal) or stable disconnection
(terminal open) of the controlled terminal.
3. Under the TRIGGER (trigger contact) system, controls each function by Pulse Control, that is by instantaneously (approx. 1
second) short-circuiting (short with GND of 15th terminal) the controlled terminal.
NOTES:
• When using INPUT A (the 2nd pin) through INPUT F (7th terminal), only the terminal in use should be short-circuited, the others must be
disconnected.
• Under the TRIGGER system, multiple terminals cannot be short-circuited to GND (15th terminal). Be sure to short-circuit the single terminal to
GND.
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7HOW 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. Cable
Prepare a straight cable with a D-sub connector (9-pin, female) and a D-sub
connector (9-pin, male).
2. Communications Specifications
Baud Rate : 4800/9600/19200 (factory pre-set; 4800)
Data Bits : 8 bits
Parity : No parity
Stop Bits : 1
Flow Control : Hardware (RTS/CTS)
3. Commands
Format
Header ID Command Data CR
Header
! Control from the PC to the monitor
? Reference from the PC to the monitor
@ Answer from the monitor to the PC
 ID + Command + Data
B Basic command Characters 00, 01 or No data
D Command for adjusting the picture size 00 ~ 08 –20 ~ +20 or –31 ~ +31
S Command for adjusting the picture quality 00 ~ 05 –20 ~ +20
M Command for selecting the menu item 00 ~ 0E 00, 01, 10, 11
F Command for selecting the menu item 00 ~ 0A 00, 01
W Command for adjusting the white balance 00 ~ 05 –256 ~ +255
C Command for inquiring for the monitor’s status 00 0 ~ 655
During Communication from the PC to the Monitor
The monitor receives the data when DSR remains ON (high) and CTS is set to ON.
During Communication from the Monitor to the PC
The monitor sends the data when both DSR and DCD are set to ON and RTS is set to ON.
Communication Procedures
The following is the communication procedures.
1. Starting the communication
Receives the connection command (!BCN1Cr) from the PC 
 Sends the monitor’s status (@BOKCr) to the PC
2. Performing the external control
Receives the control command (!XXXXCr) from the PC 
 Sends the monitor’s status (@BOKCr) to the PC
* The monitor repeats these receiving and sending if necessary.
3. Terminating the communication
Receives the termination command (!BCN0Cr) 
 Sends the monitor’s status (@BOKCr) to the PC
* After sending the data to the monitor, the PC must first receive the data from the monitor and then send the next command
because the communication is performed in a hand-shake system. If the PC does not receive the status from the monitor after
sending the command, re-send the command.
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL
(cont’d)
Pin No. Signal
1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
2 RD (Receive Data)
3 TD (Transmit Data)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND (Ground)
6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
7 RTS (Request To Send)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
9 RI (Ring Indication)
4
3
2
1 9
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Problems
No power supply
No picture with the
power on
No sound
Wrong color
Unnatural picture
Shaking picturePoints to be checked
Is the power plug loosened or
disconnected?
Is the main power turned OFF?
Is the signal cable disconnected?
Is the power of the connected
component ON?
Is the signal output from the connected
component?
Is the input signal selected correctly?
Is the input signal adapted to the
monitor’s specification?
Are any of the self-check indicators
(INPUT SELECT A through F buttons)
blinking?
Is the audio cable disconnected?
Is the audio signal output from the
connected component?
Is the volume output set to minimum?
Has the picture adjustment been
changed?
Has the WHITE BALANCE setting been
changed?
Are any cables connected to the
component/RGB input card?
Has the correct signal been input to the
component/RGB input card and the
correct INPUT been selected on the
monitor?
Has [CONTRAST] or [BRIGHT] been
changed?
Is the monitor close to a motor,
transformer or any other device
generating a strong magnetic field?
(a fan, fluorescent light, laser printer,
another monitor, etc.)Measures (Remedy)
Firmly insert the power plug.
Turn the main power ON.
Connect the signal cable firmly.
Turn on the power of the connected component and
set it correctly.
Select the correct input with the INPUT SELECT
buttons.
Check that the input signal format corresponds to the
installed input card format.
Follow the procedures in “SELF-CHECK
INDICATIONS”.
Connect the audio cable firmly.
Set the connected component correctly.
Adjust the speaker volume with the VOLUME (volume
adjustment) buttons.
Set each picture adjustment knob to the standard
(centered) position. Or, set each picture
adjustment item in [PICTURE SUB ADJ.] in the  screen to Standard (00) (or use the [reset]
function).
Set each [COLOR TEMP./BAL.] item in the  screen to Standard (000) (or use the [reset]
function).
Connect each signal cable firmly.
Select INPUT A/C/E when the component signal is
input, or select INPUT B/D/F when the RGB signal is
input.
Adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHT picture adjustment
knobs.
Or, adjust the [CONTRAST] or [BRIGHT] item in
[PICTURE SUB ADJ.] in the  screen.
Move the monitor away from the device until the
picture stops shaking.
Connect the power plug to another AC outlet away
from the former one.
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
pages
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18
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d)
Problems
Irregular color
Wrong picture
position, wrong
picture size
Front panel
buttons and knobs
do not functionPoints to be checked
Is the monitor placed or moved close to
a speaker or any other device
incorporating a magnet?
Has the position of the monitor been
changed with the power on?
Has the picture position, size or
distortion been changed?
Have the UNDER SCAN or ASPECT
button been pressed?
Has the CONTROL LOCK function been
set to ON?
Has the monitor’s setting been changed
to enable control from an external unit
via the REMOTE terminals?Measures (Remedy)
Move the device away from the monitor.
Press the DEGAUSS button on the front panel to
degauss the screen.
When degaussing, wait more than 30 minutes for
maximum effect.
Adjust the picture size (H. SIZE, V. SIZE) or position
(H. POSITION, V. POSITION) in the [SIZE/POSI. ADJ.]
item in the  screen.
Adjust the picture distortion (PINCUSHION, PIN.
BALANCE, TRAPEZOID and PARALLELOGRAM) in
the [DISTORTION ADJ.] item in the 
screen.
It may not be possible to expand the picture due to the
selected input mode. In this case, adjustment is
impossible.
When the UNDER SCAN or ASPECT button is lit,
press each button to invalidate each setting.
Set the CONTROL LOCK function to OFF.
Change the setting of the external control to control
the monitor locally.
The following are not malfunctions:
•You may see two horizontal lines on the monitor. They are the
shadows of the “damper lines” that are necessary for composing the
monitor. These lines are not a malfunction.
•About CRT tube reflection (when Zoom mode is used.)
The screen might appear as brownish white. This is due to a
reflection of part of the image on the CRT caused by certain signal
sources, and it is not a malfunction.•When a bright still image (such as a white cloth) is displayed for a
long period, it may appear to be colored. This is due to the structure
of the cathode ray tube and will disappear when another image is
displayed.
•You may sometimes experience a mild electric shock when you
touch the picture tube. This phenomenon is due to a normal buildup
of static electricity on the CRT and is not harmful.
•The monitor emits a strange sound when the room temperature
changes suddenly. This is only a problem if an abnormality appears
on the screen as well.
•If two or more monitors are operated next to each other, their
images may shake or be distorted. This phenomenon is due to
mutual interference; it is not a malfunction. Move the monitors away
from each other until the interference disappears or turn the power
off on any monitor that is not being used.
Reference
pages
4
19
4, 5
20
21, 22
Damper line
When black vertical lines appear on the screen
Black vertical lines may appear on the screen if the aperture grill is tilted as a result of being shaken or jolted during shipment.
In this case, try tapping the monitor on the side. If this does not get rid of the lines, follow the procedure below.
1. Display a white screen, so that the problem area can be seen clearly.
2. Maximize the “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHT” adjustments, then place a bright white rectangle on the area.
3. After a while, the lines should disappear.
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
VO LU M ESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECTVOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECTVOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECTMUTINGMUTINGMUTING
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SLOT 1
A
B
SLOT 2
C
D
SLOT 3
E
F
INPUT SELECT
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU MUTING
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
7SELF-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” (INPUT SELECT A through F buttons) will blink and the
monitor’s power automatically turns off. If this happens, follow the steps below and contact your dealer to resolve the problem.
1.Check which indicators are blinking.
2.Turn off the main power switch on the back of the monitor.
3.Disconnect the Power Cord from the AC outlet.
4.Contact your dealer with the information about which indicators are blinking.
NOTE:
If you turn on the monitor’s power immediately after turning it off (or after a short-term power failure), the self-check indicators
may blink, and no image may be displayed.
When this happens, turn off the power, and wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again. If the self-check indicators have
stopped blinking, you can use the monitor as usual.
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[Dimensions]Unit : mm (inch)


SPECIFICATIONS
7Type: Multi-Format Monitor
7Picture Tube: 17 measured diagonally
7Effective
Screen Size: Width : 330 mm (13)
Height : 250 mm (9-7/8)
Diagonal : 410 mm (16-1/4)
7Scanning
Frequency: H : 15 kHz/27 kHz – 45 kHz
V : 50 Hz – 80 Hz
7Video Band: Component : 25 MHz (–3 dB)
Video (Y/C) : 8 MHz (–3 dB)
7Horizontal
Resolution: Video (Y/C) : 600 TV lines
1080/60i : 800 TV  lines
7Input
Terminals: Installing an optional input card in SLOT 1,
2, or 3 is required.
INPUT A/INPUT B: Terminals on the input
card in SLOT 1
INPUT C/INPUT D: Terminals on the input
card in SLOT 2
INPUT E/INPUT F: Terminals on the input
card in SLOT 3
7Compliant
Video Signal: NTSC (3.58 MHz)/PAL (4.43 MHz)
(using the BT-YA701P)
480i/576i/480p/576p/1080i (50 Hz/60 Hz/
24psF)/720p (50 Hz/60 Hz) (using the BT-
YA702P)
D1 serial digital (using the BT-YA703P)
HD serial digital (using the BT-YA705G)7Remote Inputs:•Point-of-contact connection, 1 line,
D-sub connector (15-pin 3-line)
•Serial connection, 1 line, D-sub connector
(9-pin), compliant to RS-232C
7Audio Output: 1 W (monaural)
7Built-in
Speaker: 8 cm (3-1/4) round x 1
7Environmental
Conditions: Operating temperature : 5°C – 35°C
(41°F – 95°F)
Operating humidity : 20% – 80%
(non-condensing)
7Power
Requirements: 120 V AC, 50Hz/60 Hz
7Power
Consumption
(when input card is inserted)
1.56 A (Max. 1.85 A)
7Dimensions: Width : 395 mm (15-5/8)
Height : 334 mm (13-1/4)
Depth : 466.5 mm (18-3/8)
(not including wide mask and input card)
7Weight: 23.7 kg (52.1 lbs)
(not including wide mask and input card)
7Accessory: AC power cord
: Power cord holder x 1 (case and cover)
: Screws x 2 (Power cord holder)
: Wide Mask x 1
: Screws x 4 (Wide Mask)
* Illustrations and pictures used in this manual have been
exaggerated, abbreviated or compounded for explanatory purposes
only. The appearance of the actual product may dif fer slightly.
* Dimensions and weight are approximate.
* E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Asterisks (*) are used to indicate
front panel dimensions.

395 (15-5/8)
336 (13-1/4)
*254 (10)
*
288 (11-3/8)
331 (13-1/8)*183
 (7-1/4)
*
466.5 (18-3/8)454 (17-7/8)415 (16-3/8)
334 
(13-1/4)
286 (11-3/8)68
(2-3/4)2
(1/8)1.5
(1/16)5
(1/4)
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU MUTING
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU MUTING
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
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Input Signals
NTSC (3.58 MHz)
PAL (4.43 MHz)
Black-and-White
(50 Hz/60 Hz)
480/60i (525i)
480/60p (525p)
576/50i
576/50p
720/50p (720p)
720/60p (720p)
1080/50i
1080/60i (1125i)
1035/60i (1125i) (*1)
1080/24psF
EMBEDDED AUDIO
: Input possible. Pre-set.

: Input possible. Not pre-set.
–: Input impossible
*1 : 1035/60i (1125i) is not pre-set. To input signals of these types, some setup adjustments are required.
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7 Compliant Signal Formats of Each Input Card
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