Panasonic Monitor Bt Lh80w Owners Manual

							
Operating Instructions
LCD Video Monitor
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
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ENGLISH
Model No.    BT-LH80WP
Model No.    BT-LH80WE 
						

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Read this first! (For BT-LH80WP)
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral 
triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a 
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended 
to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (service) instructions 
in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
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:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
SHOCK  HAZARD AND ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE THE 
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES  ONLY.
CAUTIONRISK 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.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a class 
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.  These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment.  This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy, and if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications.  Operation of this 
equipment in a residential area is likely to 
cause harmful interference in which case the 
user will be required to correct the interference 
at his own expense.
Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit 
compliance, the user must use only shielded 
interface cables when connecting to external units.  
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications 
to this equipment could void the user’s authority 
to operate it.
Notice (U.S.A. only):This product has a fluorescent lamp that 
contains mercury. Disposal 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: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 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F).
•  Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it 
will not topple over.
 indicates safety information.
A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. 
						

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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. 
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 40 °C.
•  Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it 
will not topple over.
 indicates safety information.
Attention/Attentie
•  Battery is used for the main power source in the product.
  At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.
  Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
•  Voor de primaire voeding van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een 
batterij.
  Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein 
chemisch afval weg te doen.
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)
•  To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this 
manual.
•  
If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions 
accompanying the battery. 
						

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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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls and Their Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Supplying the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Anton/Bauer type battery pack . . . . . . . . . 9
Using a V-mount type battery pack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using an external DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VF Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to Use the On Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating status display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Picture adjusting knob status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sharpness display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DC power supply voltage and battery level display 13
Menu display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14User Data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Saving user data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Loading user data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Menu configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Types of MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VIDEO CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SYSTEM CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VF CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FUNCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
HOURMETER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
REMOTE Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
GPI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RS-232C terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
RS-232C REMOTE operation method . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance Inspections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Error/Warning Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Contents
Standard accessory
• Battery mount terminal block [2 screws (M3 x 4) included] × 1
• Screw spacer (already installed on the unit) × 1
Optional unit
• SDI input unit   BT-YA80G
• VF Cable Set   BT-CS80G
  (DC cable also included → page 11) 
						

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Precautions for use
  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.
  The panel which protects the liquid crystal display has been specially treated.
   Do not wipe it with hard cloths or rub it heavily as this will damage the surface of the panel.
  If a still image is displayed continuously for a long period of time, the image may be burnt onto the 
screen for some time. 
    (The shadow of the image will usually disappear after moving images are displayed for while.)
  The response speed and brightness of the liquid crystals will vary with the surrounding temperature.
  Do not expose the liquid crystal display to strong light, as it could cause a deterioration in the display 
characteristics and reduce the display quality.
  Do not keep in an environment where the temperature changes suddenly, because condensation could 
form on the surface of the liquid crystal or in the internal parts and cause a reduction in the display 
quality or a malfunction.
    Screen irregularities may be generated when certain images are displayed.
   
If the unit is left for a long time in a location with a high temperature or humidity, it could change the 
characteristics of the liquid crystal panel and cause irregularities. This product has been specially designed for commercial use. As such, it should be used and operated 
only by persons with related expertise. 
						

							
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Outline
The BT-LH80W is a thin and lightweight liquid crystal monitor designed especia\
lly 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 came\
ras made by Panasonic.
  Equipped with a new IP conversion circuit, the circuit processing greatly reduces time delays
    A new I/P conversion circuit has been introduced that converts and generates SD a\
nd HD interlace signals to 
high-precision progressive signals without generating time delays per fi\
eld.
  Equipped with a diagonal line correction processing circuit
    By detecting correlations in the field in the diagonal direction in addi\
tion to the vertical direction, the unit performs 
the optimum interpolation to minimize the rough noise occurring in the d\
iagonal direction and create a smooth 
image.
  New functions that support focus adjustments
  • FOCUS-IN-RED function
     The section of the image that is being focused is displayed in an easy-t\
o-understand red, making camera focus 
adjustments very easy.
    • PIXEL TO PIXEL function
     The input signal is displayed without being resized, greatly facilitatin\
g camera focus adjustments.
     If you are not resizing the image, you can check the image by expanding \
a 1080/60i signal to the equivalent of 
an image approximately 19 inches wide.
  Thin, lightweight, compact and low energy consumption
    The unit has a compact body that makes the most of the thin and lightwei\
ght characteristics of LCD panels, with 
a depth of 64.7 mm (2-9/16 inches) and a weight of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb).
    Further, it is compatible with HD and has low energy consumption.
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches)
13 (1/2)
166 (6-9/16)
26.5 (1-1/16)
49 (1-15/16)
136 (5-3/8)
1.5 (1/16)
52 (2-1/16)64.7 (2-9/16)
20.2
(13/16)
44 (1-3/4)
166 (6-9/16)
93 (3-11/16)
100 (3-15/16)
176 (6-15/16)218 (8-9/16)
218 (8-9/16)
20.2
(13/16)
44 (1-3/4)
3/8-16UNC3/8-16UNC
3/8-16UNC
3/8-16UNC
M3
M3 
						

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Front panel
Controls and Their Functions
1 POWER switch/lamp
    This switches the power supply ON/OFF. When the power is ON, the LED (green) lights up.
2 INPUT SELECT button
    This selects the signal input line. Each time the button is pressed, the input changes in the following order: 
YP
BPR → VF-YPBPR/VF-VIDEO → VIDEO → SDI.
   YPBPR                : Analog component input
   VF-YPBPR / VF-VIDEO∗1  : Viewfinder input
   VIDEO                : Video input
   SDI∗
2                 : Serial digital interface input (compatible with HD/SD)
   •  The input line when the power supply is switched ON is the one that was selected the last time the power was 
switched OFF. The INPUT menu settings can be used to skip input lines that are not used.
   •  When the control lock is on, input lines cannot be selected.
   ∗
1 The menu is used to set either YP
BPR or VIDEO for the viewfinder input.
   ∗
2 Can only be selected when the separately sold BT-YA80G is installed.
3 MENU and FUNCTION buttons
    These are used for menu display, selecting settings and adjustments, and for carrying out the items selected in 
the menu.
   MENU             :  Push to display or exit the menu, or to return to the previous menu screen.
   
 / FUNCTION1         : Push to move the cursor down and select an item.
                      In addition, FUNCTION1 carries out the item selected in the menu.
   
 / FUNCTION2         : Push to move the cursor up and select an item.
                      In addition, FUNCTION2 carries out the item selected in the menu.
      ENTER / FUNCTION3 : Push to confirm a setting, or to display a submenu.
                      In addition, FUNCTION3 carries out the item selected in the menu.
      • When the control lock is on, the key mark appears and FUNCTION operations cannot be executed.
4 Picture adjusting knobs/lamps
      PEAK [PEAKING] 0 - 30(0) / PHASE 0 - 60(30)
      CHROMA 0 - 60(30) / FOCUS-R(→page 27) 0 - 30(25)
   BRIGHT 0 - 60(30)
      CONT [CONTRAST] 0 - 60(50) / B.LIGHT [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 LEDs to the side of knobs (amber) light. 
    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.
      • Only items selected in the menu can be adjusted for PEAK/PHASE and CONT/B. LIGHT.
      • When the MONO function is ON, PHASE and CHROMA operations are disabled.
      • FOCUS-R is enabled during operations of the FOCUS-IN-RED function.
      • During BLUE ONLY, the PEAK/PHASE knob functions as PHASE.
5 R-TALLY (red)
      Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.
6 G-TALLY (green)
      Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.
34
56
12
POWER
INPUT MENU12FUNCTION3ENTERPEAK/
PHASE CHROMAFOCUS-R
BRIGHTCONT/
B.LIGHT 
						

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7 REAR TALLY (red)
      Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.
8 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.
9 VIDEO/Y input terminal (BNC)
      This is the VIDEO signal (component signal) input terminal/Y input terminal.
10 PBPR input terminal (BNC)
   This is the PBPR signal (analog component signal) input terminal.11 VF terminal (D-SUB, 15 pins)
    This terminal connects to the VF (viewfinder) terminal of broadcasting and business cameras made by 
Panasonic.
      The unit can be used as the viewfinder for such a camera.
12 GPI input terminal (D-SUB, 9 pins)
      External control is possible by using a GPI signal.
13 RS-232C terminal (D-SUB, 9 pins)
      External control is possible by using an RS-232C interface.
14 DC IN terminal (XLR, 4 pins)
      This is the external DC power supply input terminal.
    When a DC power supply is connected concurrently with the battery, the external power input takes 
precedence.
15 Light control switch
      This is not used on this monitor.
16 Battery holder
      This holder is used with a battery made by Anton/Bauer.
17 Screw holes for tripod fixing
    There are two screw holes on both the top and bottom for fixing the unit to a tripod (compatible with 3/8-16UNC). 
In addition, removable screw spacers are installed in one of the screw holes on the bottom of the unit, which are 
compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod’s fixing screw.
18 Screw holes for fixing
      There are four screw holes (M3) for fixing the mounter on the rear of the unit, two each on the left and right.
Rear panel
Controls and Their Functions (continued)
789717
14
1516
SDI(OPTION)VIDEO/
Y  
P
R
VF
GPI
DC IN
RS-232C
18 18
10
11
12
13
17
PB 
						

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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.Install the Anton/Bauer type of battery pack.
Battery pack
2.Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction 
of the arrow.
Release 
lever
 
To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite 
direction to the one in which it was attached while 
keeping the release lever on the battery holder pulled 
down all the way.
Using a V-mount type 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.
1.Remove the battery holder.
Battery holder
2.Install the accessory battery mount terminal block.
Battery mount terminal 
block
3.Fix the V-mount type battery holder with four screws 
(length 8 mm (5/16 inch)) supplied with the holder, 
and then fasten the two screws on the terminal 
section.
V-mount type 
battery holder This connector 
is not used. 
						

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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.
2.Turn “ON” the external DC power supply switch.
(Where the external DC power supply has a power
switch)DC IN socket
External DC power supply
3.Turn “ON” the POWER switch on this unit.
If an external DC power supply is used, then check the 
ratings of the external DC power supply so that they 
are compatible with those of this unit.
Check the pin arrangements of the DC output terminal 
of the external DC power supply and those of the DC
IN socket of this unit so that their polarities are
correctly arranged.
If +12 V are supplied to the unit’s GND terminal by 
mistake, this may cause fire or injury.
DC IN socket
1: GND
4: +12 V

•
  Use a shield cable with a length of 2 m (6.56 feet) or 
less for the DC cable. Use of cords any longer than 
2 m (6.56 feet) may result in noise appearing on the 
screen.
•
  If the battery pack and an external DC power supply 
are connected simultaneously, then the external DC 
power supply will have priority.
  If the external DC power supply is used, then the 
battery pack may be fitted or removed.
•
  If an external DC power supply is used, then make 
sure that the external DC power supply is first turned 
ON, then this unit is turned ON. If they are turned ON 
in the reverse order, then this unit may malfunction, 
because the output voltage of the external DC power 
supply will gradually increase.
•
  Input voltage that above the specification is not 
displayed accurately.