Panasonic Monitor Bt Lh2600w Owners Manual

							Operating Instructions
LCD Video Monitor
BT- P
Model No. BT- E
S0506M1076 -H
Printed in JapanVQT0X79-1ENGLISHD
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.  
						

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indicates safety information.
gTHIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must 
be inserted only into a standard three-pin power 
outlet which is effectively grounded through 
normal household wiring. Extension cords used 
with the equipment must have three cores and be 
correctly wired to provide connection to the 
ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a 
major cause of fatalities. The fact that the 
equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply 
that the power outlet is grounded or that the 
installation is completely safe.
For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the 
effective grounding of the power outlet, please 
consult a qualified electrician.
CAUTION:
THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET OUTLET) 
SHALL BE INSTALLED  NEAR THE EQUIPMENT 
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT 
FROM THE AC MAINS,  DISCONNECT THE POWER 
CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
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. USE AND STORE ONLY 
IN 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.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do 
not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To 
prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due 
to overheating, ensure that curtains and any 
other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
CAUTION:
This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the 
range of 100 - 240 V AC.
Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for 
U.S.A. and Canada.
CAUTION:
Operation at a voltage other than 120 V AC may 
require the use of a different AC plug. Please 
contact either a local or foreign Panasonic 
authorized service center for assistance in 
selecting an alternate AC plug.
Notice (U.S.A. only):
This product has a fluorescent lamp that 
contains a small amount of mercury. It also 
contains lead in some components. Disposal 
of these materials may be regulated in your 
community due to environmental 
considerations. For disposal or recycling 
information please contact your local 
authorities, or the Electronics Industries 
Alliance: 
CAUTION:
• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C).
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it  will not topple over.
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FCC NOTICE (USA)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus   
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  has been damaged in any way, such as  power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not   
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: BT-LH2600WP
Trade Name: PANASONIC
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ07094
Support contact: Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company  1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any   
unauthorized modifications.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful   
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarante e that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices 
helpful.
Warning:  
To assure continued FCC emission lim it compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when 
connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this 
equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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Read this first ! (for BT-LH2600WE)
indicates safety information.
Operating precaution
Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and 
audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the sit
uation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic 
fields away from the unit before operation.
g THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug 
must be inserted only into a standard three-pin 
power point which is effectively earthed through 
normal household wiring.   
Extension cords used with the equipment must 
have three cores and be correctly wired to   
provide connection to the earth. Wrongly wired 
extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. 
The fact that the equipment operates   
satisfactorily does not imply that the power point 
is earthed or that the in stallation is completely 
safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt 
about the effective earthing of the power point, 
please consult a qualified electrician.
g DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY 
UNSCREWING THEM.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 
remove covers. No user serviceable parts 
inside.   
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
THE AC RECEPTACLE (MAINS SOCKET   
OUTLET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE 
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY   
ACCESSIBLE.
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS   
EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS,   
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD PLUG 
FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
WA R N I N G :
• 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. USE AND STORE ONLY 
IN 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.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK 
HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 
USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 
ONLY.
CAUTION:
In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do 
not install or place this unit in a bookcase, 
built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To 
prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due 
to overheating, ensure that curtains and any 
other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION:
• Keep the temperature inside the rack to between 5°C to 35°C.
• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it  will not topple over. 
						

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Read this first ! (for BT-LH2600WE) (continued)
indicates safety information.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents  means that used electrical and electronic products should not 
be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycli ng, please take these products to designat ed collection points,where they will be 
accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local 
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product corr ectly will help to save valuable resource s and prevent any potential negative effects on human 
health and the environment which could other wise arise from inappropriate waste handling.  Please contact your local author-
ity for further details of your  nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of  this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and el ectronic equipment, please contact your dealer  or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your loca l authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal .
FOR U.K. ONLY
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark  or the BSI mark on the
body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local Panasonic Dealer.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable.  One is for con\
tinental Europe, etc. and the other one is only
for U.K.
Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other\
 type of mains cable is not suitable.
FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.
Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse.
Fuse 
						

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•The liquid crystal portion is manufactured with highly precise technology. It includes over 99.99% effective pixels, 
but 0.01% or less of the pixels are either missing, or have fixed lighting (red, blue, green). This is not a sign of 
malfunction. 
• The liquid crystal protection panel is a specially manufact ured component. Wiping it with a hard cloth, or rubbing 
it vigorously will scratch the surface. 
• If a still image is displayed for a long time, it may cause  temporary generation of afterimage (phosphor burn-in). 
(However, these afterimages disappear when ordinary moving images are displayed for a while.)
• The response speed and brightness of liquid crystal vary with ambient temperatures. 
• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to the direct sunlight. It may otherwise deteriorate the cabinet or 
damage the liquid crystal screen.
• The unit is not compat ible with the VESA mount.
• When installing, keep the display 10 cm  (4 inches) or more away from the back wall and surrounding objects.
Contents
Read this first ! (for BT-LH2600WP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this first ! (for BT-LH2600WE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions for Use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standard accessories   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Outline  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Dimensions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controls and Their Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video monitor unit ................................................... 8
Front panel .............................................................. 9
Rear panel............................................................. 10
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Use the On Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Menu configuration ................................................ 16
MARKER ............................................................... 17 Types of MARKER................................................. 18
VIDEO CONFIG .................................................... 19
SYSTEM CONFIG................................................. 21
FUNCTION ............................................................ 22
GPI ........................................................................ 26
INPUT SELECT..................................................... 27
AUDIO ................................................................... 28
CONTROL ............................................................. 29
HOURMETER ....................................................... 29
REMOTE Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Error/Warning Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Standard accessories
(For BT-LH2600WP)
Power cord  x 1
Power cord hook  x 1
Screw  x 1
(For BT-LH2600WE)
AC mains lead  x 2
AC mains lead hook  x 1
Screw  x 1
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The BT-LH2600W liquid crystal monitor was designed especially for broadcasting service and business use. It is 
equipped with a high performance 26-inch wide liquid crystal display panel. 
gHigh performance liquid crystal panel
This monitor achieves outstanding color reproducti on, a wide viewing angle, and high-speed response. 
g Immediate image output of input signals 
Time lag per field caused by IP conversion
*1 peculiar to LCD panels is eliminated. The period between input and 
picture display is reduced to a minimum.
*1 Conversion from interlace to progressive scanning.
g Multi-format image compatability
• This monitor is equipped with SDI (H D/SD compatible), VIDEO, Y/C, YP
BPR/RGB input jacks. 
• It supports both NTSC and PAL TV broadcast systems. 
g Screen display
You can divide the screen into two windows, and compare the windows using the same input terminal and same 
format. Furthermore, you can display a still  image or WFM on one of the windows  (J page 21 “SUB WINDOW”, 
page 24 “About the SUB WINDOW”, page 25 “About WFM”).
g PIXEL TO PIXEL function
You can use the actual pixel count for picture confirmation when the input is an HD signals ( J page 25 “About 
PIXEL TO PIXEL and PIXEL POS.”).
g REMOTE control
Depending on the intended use of the monitor, you can select between parallel remote control (GPI) and serial 
remote control (RS-232C) ( J page 30 – 33). 
Dimensions
663 (26-3/32)
441.5 (17-3/8)456.1 (17-31/32)
236.5 (9-3/8)251 (9-7/8)
50.5 (2)
270 (10-5/8)114 (4-1/2)105.5 (4 -1/8)
430 (17)
250 (9-7/8)
6- Ø5450 (17-3/4)
27.7 (1-1/8)
4.5 (1/8)213 (8-3/8)199 (7-7/8)
3-M 4
40.5 (1-5/8)
323.7 (12-3/4) (Display area)
575.8 (22-3/4) (Display area)
When installing the monitor in one place 
permanently, we recommend that you fix 
the monitor in place using the screw 
holes in the lower part of the stand. 
Unit : mm (inches)
Outline 
						

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Video monitor unit
Front view
Rear viewRear panel (J page 10) Power supply ( J page 11)
Front panel (
J page 9)
Fan (J page 21)
Tally (
J page 26, 30)
Controls and Their Functions 
						

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POWER switch
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. The green LED light above the button indicates the selected input signal. 
VIDEO : Video input
Y/C : Y/C input
SDI1 : Serial digital interface input (HD/SD compatible) 
SDI2 : Serial digital interface input (HD/SD compatible) 
YP
BPR/RGB : Analog component (YPBPR) or RGB input. Also compatible with PC input RGB. 
* When using PC Input, select “RGB-COMP.” from “YP
BPR/RGB” in the “INPUT SELECT” 
menu ( Jpage 27).
* The monitor retains the input signal settings selected from the last time the monitor was swiched ON or OFF. 
MENU button
This is used for menu display, se lecting settings, and adjustments. 
MENU : Push to display or exit the menu, and to return to the previous menu screen.
, : Push to move the cursor up or down, or to select an item. 
ENTER : Push to confirm a setting, and to display a submenu. 
FUNCTION button
FUNCTION 1 : Carries out the it em selected in the menu. 
FUNCTION 2 : Carries out the it em selected in the menu. 
FUNCTION 3 : Carries out the it em selected in the menu. 
FUNCTION 4 : Carries out the it em selected in the menu. 
FUNCTION 5 : Carries out the it em selected in the menu. 
Picture adjusting knob
PHASE 0 – 60 (30)
CHROMA 0 – 60 (30)
BRIGHT 0 – 60 (30)
CONTRAST 0 – 60 (50)/BACKLIGHT 0 – 60 (60)
(  ) denotes factory preset values
A rotating knob that can be pushed to operate. When  the picture adjusting knob is pressed, its status is 
displayed and adjustment becomes possible. The setting values are saved by pushing the knob again. 
When values are changed from the factory preset values, the LED above the knob (amber) lights. 
The setting values are loaded when the monitor’s power is switched ON. The setting values are saved when 
the knob is pushed, or when 10 seconds pass after changing the settings. However, operating changes 
cannot be made in the following cases. 
* When the control lock is on, the key mark appears and setting values cannot be changed ( J page 29). 
* Only items selected in the menu can be adjusted with [CONTRAST] and [BACKLIGHT] ( J page 21). 
* When the MONO function is ON ( J page 19), [PHASE] and [CHROM A] operations are disabled. 
* When using “RGB-COMP.” input, [PHASE]  and [CHROMA] operations are disabled. 
* While operating HV DELAY ( J page 24) (when set to any other setting than OFF), [BRIGHT] operation is 
disabled. 
Volume knob
You can adjust the speaker volume by rotating the volume knob. 
Speaker
Audio input from the AUDIO input terminal or SDI terminal (embedded audio) can be heard. 
Audio output setting is in the menu.
Front panel
POWERVIDEO Y/C
SDI 1 SDI 2 YPBPR/
RGBMENU ENTERFUNCTION
12
34
5PHASE CHROMA BRIGHTCONTRAST/
BACKLIGHTVOLUME
INPUT SELECT
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SDI (HD/SD) terminal (BNC)
IN1  : This is the SDI input terminal (compatible with HD/SD automatic switching). 
IN2  : This is the SDI input terminal (compatible with HD/SD automatic switching). 
SWITCHED OUT: This is the active through-out terminal for the SDI input signal being displayed on the screen. 
* SDI active through-out 
Signal output results only when [SDI1] or [SDI2] is selected in [INPUT SELECT]. No output results when the selected input 
is not SDI.
 
The terminal is compatible with embedded audio. 
Outputting signals received through the SDI input terminals and converted to analog is not possible. 
When multiple monitors are connected in a daisy chain pattern using the SDI active through-out, flicker or noise may occur 
on the screen, depending on the quality of the original signal, lengh of cables or the number of monitors connected. 
VIDEO terminal (BNC)*1*2
IN : This is the VIDEO signal (composite signal) input terminal. 
OUT : This is the composite input signal through-out terminal.
Y/C terminal
*1*2
IN : This is the Y/C signal (S-video signal) input terminal. 
OUT : This is the Y/C input signal through-out terminal.
* Wide display (16:9) information from the input signal is not automatically detected.   
Change the aspect ratio settings, referring to SD ASPECT ( J page 19) on the VIDEO CONFIG Menu.
YP
BPR/RGB terminal (BNC)*1*2
IN : This is the YPBPR/RGB signal input terminal.
OUT : This is the YP
BPR/RGB input signal through-out terminal. 
* When using the RGB signal, you can also connect  the external synchronizing signal to the SYNC/HD 
terminal. When using a PC RGB signal, connect the  horizontal synchronizing signal to the SYNC/HD 
terminal, and the vertical synchronizing signal to the VD terminal. 
VD IN input terminal
This is the vertical synchronizing signal (VD) input  terminal used when connecting to a PC RGB signal. 
AUDIO input terminal (Pin terminal)
This is the common audio input terminal for all video input terminals. 
* When an embedded audio unit BT-YAE1700G (optional) is attached, SDI input audio is automatically  selected by selecting  [SDI1] or [SDI2] with [INPUT SELECT]. 
GPI input terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)
External control is possible by using a GPI signal. 
RS-232C input terminal (D-SUB 9-pin)
External control is possible by using a RS-232C signal. 
*1 When a cable is not connected to the through-out te rminal, the VIDEO IN terminal automatically bears 75 Ω
resistance. When the cable is connected, 75  Ω resistance is removed.
*2 When the through-out terminal is used, depending on  connected equipment, the units picture level may be 
exceeded because 75  Ω resistance at the end of the terminal is automatically removed.
Rear panel
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Controls and Their Functions (continued)