Panasonic Monitor Bt Lh80w Owners Manual

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SYSTEM CONFIGThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
CONT. /BACK.BACKLIGHT
CONTRASTUsed 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.
BACKLIGHT0 - 60 Used to adjust the LCD backlight level.

CONT./BACK displays “-” while BACKLIGHT settings are performed.
PEAKING/PHASEPEAKING
PHASEUsed to select the function to be assigned to PEAK/PHASE (a knob 
on the front panel).
   Assigns to the PEAKING function.
      Assigns to the PHASE function.
STATUS DISPLAYCONTINUE
3SEC OFF∗
1
OFFUsed to set the display time for the status display.
 Always displayed.
   Displayed for 3 seconds.
       Not displayed.
BATTERY REMAINOFF
ONUsed to select whether or not to display the battery level.
 Not displayed.
   Displayed.
SETUP LOADFACTORY
USER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5Used to load the saved factory preset setting values (FACTORY) or 
user data (USER 1 - USER 5).
  The factory preset settings.
 The saved USER data ∗
2.
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the USER 1 to 5 data items 
are the same as the factory preset values.
SETUP SAVEUSER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5Used to save user data.
Up to 5 sets of user data can be saved, which include the current 
setting values for the menu and picture adjusting knobs.
PWR ON SETUPLAST
FACTORY
USER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5Used to select the settings for when the power supply is switched 
ON.
      Starts up with same settings as the last time the power 
supply was switched OFF.
  Starts up with the FACTORY settings.
  Starts up with the settings that are saved in a USER 
item.
∗
1    Functions as CONTINUE when 
 (warning of improper operation status for the camera settings) is displayed 
or when the P-P (PIXEL TO PIXEL) status is displayed.
∗
2   USER saving is not possible when CONTROL is set to REMOTE.
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VF CONFIGThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
VF CONTROLVF-CH
ALL-CHUsed 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 HATCHHIGH
LOW
OFFUsed to set whether to display a cross hatch and select its density 
level.
 70/256 (displays with a dense cross hatch)
  20/256 (displays with a light cross hatch)
   Not displayed.
REAR TALLYON
OFFUsed to allow control of the tally lamp on the rear of the monitor.
   Lamp lights when TALLY control from a GPI/camera is ON.
 Lamp does not light.
ZEBRAON
OFFUsed to set ZEBRA information in the camera.
   Sets the information to ON.
 Sets the information to OFF.
RETURN CH
∗
1∗
2YPBPRVF
VIDEO
SDIUsed to select the signal input line by operating the RETURN (RET) 
button of the camera lens.

When there is no SDI input unit (option), the SDI item is displayed in 
gray and cannot be set.
• The priority sequence for GPI control and RS-232C is as follows: GPI > VF CONFIG > RS-232C.
∗
1    RETURN CH operates when VF CONTROL is set to ALL-CH. It is not affected by the various line ON/OFF 
settings in the INPUT SELECT menu (→ page 29). (Input lines that are set with RETURN CH are enabled even 
if they are set to OFF in INPUT SELECT.)
∗
2   A function to be used with future Panasonic camera-recorders.
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FUNCTIONThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
FUNCTION1 - 3BLUE 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
(Factory preset
setting→
FUNCTION1:
WFM
FUNCTION2:
PIXEL TO PIXEL
FUNCTION3:
FOCUS-IN-RED)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). This is switched between ON/OFF by 
pushing the button.

Used to switch between “16:9” and “4:3”.

Used to display the waveform display screen.

Used to display the marker.

Used to switch the screen display between input size and display 
size.

During PIXEL TO PIXEL display, used to move the signal display 
position clockwise and display it.

During PIXEL TO PIXEL display, used to move the signal display 
position counterclockwise and display it.

Used to highlight in red the section of the image that is being 
focused.

Used to set the zebra display ON or OFF for the camera.

Used to set the rear tally ON or OFF.

Used to display a cross hatch.

Used to switch the display between color and black-and-white.

Undefined.
FUNCTION
DISPLAY∗
8ON1
  ON2∗9
OFFUsed to display the functions assigned from [FUNCTION1] to 
[FUNCTION3] (buttons on the front panel). The button action can also 
be selected (1-touch, 2-touch, OFF).

Function display and function operation can be performed with one 
touch.

Function display and function operation can be performed with two 
touches.

Function not displayed.
•  If a FUNCTION button is pushed during the picture adjusting knobs display, the picture adjusting knobs display will 
be cancelled and the FUNCTION operation cannot be executed.
∗
1   The control settings do not operate during GPI operation.
∗
2   If these settings are changed, the menu settings will also change.
∗
3   Not displayed when 16:9, 4:3, BACK and CENTER are all OFF in the MARKER menu settings.
∗
4   SD ASPECT cannot be switched when PIXEL TO PIXEL is ON during SD display.
∗
5   PIXEL POSITION is not backed up. It is always CENTER when the power supply is switched ON.
∗
6   Only enabled when TALLY control from the camera is ON.
∗
7   During FOCUS-IN-RED operation, the detection sensitivity can be changed with the FOCUS-R knob.
      The setting range is from 0 to 30, with 30 the most sensitive detection.
∗
8   The operating status is displayed regardless of the ON/OFF setting.
∗
9    The function displayed with the ON2 setting can be operated with a button only during the time that it is 
displayed.
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Main Menu (continued)
  Restrictions on various FUNCTION settings
    Under the following conditions, various settings are disabled.
Setting Disabling condition
SD ASPECTDoes 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.
WFMDoes not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED mode.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.
MARKERDoes not operate while GPI items are being set.
Does not operate when the VF line is selected for the input.
Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED mode.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.
PIXEL TO PIXELDoes not operate while WFM is ON or GPI items are being set.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.
FOCUS-IN-REDDoes not operate while WFM is ON or GPI items are being set.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.
MONODoes not operate while GPI items are being set.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.
  Operation status displayed when a FUNCTION button is used
   When one of the buttons from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] is pushed, one of the following displays is shown 
depending on the operation assigned to the button.
  • MARKER
    MARKER OFF, 4:3 MARKER, 13:9 MARKER, 14:9 MARKER, VISTA MARKER, CNSCO MARKER, 
      95% MARKER, 93% MARKER, 90% MARKER, 88% MARKER, 80% MARKER
    • PIXEL TO PIXEL / PIXEL POSITION
    CENTER, LEFT TOP, LEFT MID, LEFT BOTTOM, MID TOP, MID BOTTOM, RIGHT TOP, RIGHT MID, RIGHT 
BOTTOM
  • FOCUS-IN-RED
   FOCUS-IN-RED OFF, FOCUS-IN-RED ON
  • ZEBRA
   ZEBRA OFF, ZEBRA ON
  • REAR TALLY
   REAR TALLY OFF, REAR TALLY ON 
						

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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 displayPress the 
same button 
again.
WFM (Wave Form Monitor)
The window is displayed in 16:9 aspect.
WFM is not displayed while using the PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED function.
  About PIXEL TO PIXEL and PIXEL POS. +/–
   Using the “PIXEL TO PIXEL” function, you can confirm a picture with the actual pixel count (only when the input 
is an HD signal).
   First, press one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (→ page 23), assigned with the “PIXEL TO PIXEL” 
function to turn it “ON”. With the function on, press another one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] 
(→ page 23), assigned with “PIXEL POS. +” or “PIXEL POS. –”. Each time the button assigned with “PIXEL POS. 
+/–” is pressed, the signal display position switches.
Restrictions on WFM
The underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
PIXEL TO PIXELOFF
ONUsed to set the display of the screen size to the input signal 
size.
PIXEL POS.+∗
1
PIXEL POS.–∗1CENTER
LEFT TOP
LEFT MID
LEFT BOTTOM
MID TOP
MID BOTTOM
RIGHT TOP
RIGHT MID
RIGHT BOTTOMUsed to set the signal display position when PIXEL TO PIXEL 
is on.
HD signal 1080i
       center
      top left
      Screen left center*
2
    bottom left
       Screen top center*2
      Screen bottom center*2
     top right
     Screen right center*2
 bottom right
HD signal 720P
       center
      top left
     top right
 bottom right
    bottom left
SD signal
       center
∗
1   PIXEL POS. + and – operate as follows.
∗
2   Refer to the next page. 
						

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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.–: 1)→5)→4)→3)→2)→1) · · · · ·
1) CENTER 2) LEFT TOP 3) RIGHT TOP
4) RIGHT BOTTOM 5) LEFT BOTTOM
Display position sequence during an SD signal input   
    The input signal is displayed in the same size but POSITION selections are not possible.∗
3  
    Displayed in the same size even when the aspect is 16:9. 
∗
2   The following display positions are used after the input signal format is switched from 1080i to 720P.  
     9) LEFT MID     → 2) LEFT TOP
     3) MID TOP      → 1) CENTER
     7) MID BOTTOM  → 1) CENTER
     5) RIGHT MID    → 3) RIGHT TOP
∗
3    Displayed in the same size in the horizontal direction. The vertical direction is resized by taking into account the 
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Main Menu (continued)
Push once the FUNCTION button to 
which the FOCUS-IN-RED function is 
assigned.
Normal screen FOCUS-IN-RED displayPush the 
same button 
once more
Displays in red the section of the 
image that is being focused
The aspect of 16:9 in the screen example.
 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).
   When the FOCUS-IN-RED function is displayed, the detection sensitivity level (0 - 30) can be changed with the 
FOCUS-R knob. 30 is the most sensitive detection.
Each time the FUNCTION button to which the CROSS HATCH function
is assigned is pushed, the display is switched as follows
With HD/SD (16:9) images
With SD (4:3) images   About CROSS HATCH
   When the CROSS HATCH function is used, markers are displayed at constant vertical and horizontal intervals 
in order to make it easier to decide the picture composition. The marker values are fixed at 1 dot or 1 line for the 
line width and 50 dots or 50 lines for the interval.
   Each time the button from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] to which the CROSS HATCH function is assigned is 
pushed, the display is switched.
Push 
oncePush 
twice
Displays a light cross 
hatchDisplays a dense cross 
hatch
Push 3 times (returns to cross hatch display off) 
						

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GPIThe “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 CONTROLDISABLE
ENABLEGPI functions enable/disable settings
 Deactivate
 Activate
GPI1 - GPI8UNDEF
MARKER1 ON/OFF
MARKER2 ON/OFF
MARKER BACK HALF
MARKER BACK BLACK
CENTER MARKER
INPUT SEL. YP
BPRINPUT SEL. VF
INPUT SEL. VIDEO
INPUT SEL. SDI
SD ASPECT
RED TALLY
GREEN TALLY
MONO
PIXEL TO PIXEL
FOCUS IN REDUsed to set the GPI control terminal pin assign.
You can set the same items for each terminal
(→ page 31).
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INPUT SELECTThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
YP
BPRON
OFFUsed to set the YPBPR line to the INPUT SELECT button.∗1
COMPONENT 
LEVELSMPTE
B75
B00Used to select the input level for the YPBPR (component) signal.
  When the signal level specified in SMPTE is Chroma 100 
IRE, P
B, PR=0.7Vp-p
     Select this when connecting a betacam or similar devices 
with a 7.5 IRE setup level.
     Select this when connecting a betacam or similar devices 
with a 0 IRE setup level.
VFON
OFFUsed to set the VF line to the INPUT SELECT button.∗
1
VIDEO/YPBPRVIDEO
YPBPRUsed to select the VF input mode.
 Selects the VIDEO signal.
 Selects the YPBPR (component) signal.
SIGNAL TYPEHD
SDUsed to select the signal output from the camera.
 Selects the HD signal.
 Selects the SD signal.
VIDEOON
OFFUsed to set the VIDEO line to the INPUT SELECT button.∗
1
FORMATAUTO
NTSC
PA LUsed to select the format for VIDEO input.∗2
 NTSC or PAL is selected automatically.
 NTSC
   PAL
NTSC SETUP00
75Used to set the setup level for NTSC.
  Select this when the signal is at a 7.5 IRE setup level.
  Select this when the signal is at a 0 IRE setup level.
SDION
OFFUsed to set the SDI line to the INPUT SELECT button.∗
1∗3
∗
1    When an SDI input unit (option) is installed, it is not possible to switch OFF all the 4 input lines. An OFF setting 
cannot be made for the 4th input line.   
    When there is no SDI input unit (option), it is not possible to switch OFF all the following 3 input lines: YP
BPR, 
VIDEO or VF. An OFF setting cannot be made for the 3rd input line.
∗
2    Although the factory preset setting is AUTO, we recommend specifying a format because there is a risk of the 
input signal being affected by external noise.
∗
3   When there is no SDI input unit (option), the SDI item is displayed in gray and cannot be set.
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MARKER
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CONTROLThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
CONTROLLOCAL
REMOTEUsed to select the operation. (Combined control lock)
   Front operation enabled
 Remote operation enabled
          (The front controls become locked)∗
1
LOCAL
ENABLEDISABLE
INPUTWhen “REMOTE” is selected in “CONTROL”, this selects whether 
front controls are enabled/disabled.
 All front operations are disabled.
    Operations other than those with the [INPUT SELECT] 
button are disabled.
∗
1   The menu can be displayed when the lock is engaged.
    The only menu setting that can be changed when the lock is engaged is the “CONTROL/LOCAL ENABLE” 
item.
    When the lock is engaged, the picture adjusting knob is disabled.
    Operations when the lock is engaged follow the settings in “LOCAL ENABLE”.
    When the lock is engaged, the key mark is displayed on the screen.
Main Menu (continued)
Key mark
HOURMETERThe underlined values are factory preset setting values.
Sub menu Settings Explanation
OPERATION
XXXXXXH∗1Used to display the power distribution time.
LCD
XXXXXXH∗
1Used to display the backlight activation time.
∗
1   Time is displayed in “XXXXXX”.
      “XXXXXX”: 0 to 262,800 hours (about 30 years), “OVER” is displayed when the time exceeds 262,800 hours.