Panasonic Monitor Bt S950 Owners Manual

							Operating
Instructions
Model BT-S950P
Color Video Monitor
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions completely.
Printed in Thailand
VQT9992PLCT1182-001A-H
0302-PN-Y-U-JMT
POWERUNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSMONOBLUEEXT
SYNC LINE A
LINE B
NTSC PAL V.HOLDNTSC
PAL  4:3
16:9CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE VOLUME
S950BT-
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CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by
PANASONIC could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 PRECAUTIONS
● Use only the power source specified on the unit.
(120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz or 12 V DC)
● Keep flammable material, water, and metal objects
away from the unit — especially the interior of the unit.
● This unit incorporates high voltage circuitry. For your
own safety and that of your equipment, do not attempt
to modify or disassemble this monitor. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
● Unplug the monitor when you’re not going to be using
it  for a long period.

 HANDLING
● Avoid shocks or vibrations.  These may damage the
unit and cause it to malfunction.
● Do not block the ventilation slots.
● Do not expose this unit to high temperatures.
Extended exposure to direct sunlight or a heater could
deform the cabinet or cause the performance of
internal components to deteriorate.
● Do not place the unit near appliances generating
strong electric or magnetic fields.  These can
generate picture noise and instability.
● Keep the monitor clean by wiping the cabinet and
CRT screen with a piece of soft cloth.  Do not apply
thinner or benzine.  These chemicals can damage the
finish and erase printed letters. When the unit is
excessively dirty, use a diluted neutral cleanser, then
wipe away the cleanser with a dry cloth.
SCREEN BURN
●Try to avoid displaying still images or extremely
bright images on the screen for an extended period
of time.  If left on screen for too long the image will
be permanently etched onto the CRT — a
phenomenon known as “screen burn”.  Screen burn
is not a problem when displaying moving pictures
during video playback.Notice (U.S.A. only)
This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and
other components that contain lead. 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: 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................. 2
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ......................................................................... 4
BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE ................................................................... 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 9
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 10
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Front

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78910
POWER
UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSMONOBLUE
LINE A
LINE BEXT
SYNC
NTSC PAL V.HOLDNTSC
PAL  4:3
16:9
CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE VOLUME
 1 Tally lamp
Indicates that a control signal is being received. The tally
lamp functions when the control signal is input to the
TALLY/REMOTE terminal on the rear panel.
 2 Speaker
A built-in speaker is located inside the left side panel.
 3 VOLUME control
Adjusts the speaker volume.
 4 V.HOLD control
Use a small-bladed screwdriver to adjust the image’s
vertical stability.
 5 Picture control section
PHASE, CHROMA, BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls
are available.
The standard setting mode can be obtained by setting
each control to the center click position. To adjust a
setting, insert a small-bladed screwdriver into the space
around the knob and turn it to the desired position.
When adjusting, use the small-bladed screwdriver and
insert it into the control hole around the required control
knob.

PHASE control
Adjusts picture hue.

 CHROMA control
Adjusts picture color density.

 BRIGHT control
Adjusts picture brightness.

 CONTRAST control
Adjusts picture contrast.
Notes:
* The PHASE control is effective only in the NTSC color
system mode.
* The standard CHROMA setting can be adjusted to suit
the NTSC or PAL color system.
 6 LINE A/B switch
Select the video signal input to the video input terminals
on the rear panel.
A (
G):Selects the video signal input to LINE A terminal.
B (
g):Selects the video signal input to LINE B terminal.
 Note:
* LINE B terminals include both S-VIDEO (Y/C) and
composite VIDEO terminals.  S-VIDEO inputs have
priority.
 7 EXT SYNC switch
Selects internal sync or external sync.
When using with the external sync, input the sync signal to
the EXT SYNC terminal on the rear panel.
(
G) : Internal sync
(
g) : External sync
 8 NTSC/PAL switch
Selects the NTSC or PAL color system.
NTSC (
G): For NTSC color system.
PAL (
g): For PAL color system.
 9 4 : 3/16 : 9 switch
Selects the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the picture
displayed on the screen.
(
G) : 4:3
(
g) : 16:9
 Note:
* When a 4:3 picture is viewed in the 16:9 mode, the size
of the image is reduced vertically.
10 POWER switch/POWER indicator
Press this switch to turn the power on or off.
ON (
g): Power is turned on and the power indicator
lights.
OFF (
G): Power is turned off and the power indicator
goes off.
 Note:
* If the battery expires while the monitor is operated with
DC power supply (the voltage level drops), the green
indicator changes to orange, then to red.  When the
POWER indicator changes to red, the power
automatically goes off.  Make sure you switch off the
power before replacing the battery.
POWERUNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSMONOBLUEEXT
SYNC LINE A
LINE B
NTSC PAL V.HOLDNTSC
PAL  4:3
16:9CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE VOLUME
S950BT-1
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11 UNDER SCAN switch
Selects the scanning mode (over scan screen or under
scan screen).
(
G) : Over scan screen
(
g) : Under scan screen
12 PULSE CROSS switch
Checks the retrace period (sync signal) by delaying the
input signal.
(
G) : Normal screen
(
g) : Retrace period display screen
13 MONO (color off) switch
Selects the screen mode (color or B/W). Useful when you
want to check the white balance.
(
G) : Color screen
(
g) : B/W screen
14 BLUE (blue check) switch
Selects the screen mode (normal or monochrome blue
screen). Useful when you want to check the chroma and
phase adjustment.
(
G) : Normal screen
(
g) : Monochrome blue screen
Note:
* The PHASE adjustment is effective only in the NTSC
color system mode.
[How to adjust]
1.Select the monochrome blue screen mode and input
color bar signals in the order of brightness.
2. Adjust the CHROMA and PHASE controls until the
density and brightness of each blue bar are the same.
3456
11121314
78910
POWER
UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSMONOBLUE
LINE A
LINE BEXT
SYNC
NTSC PAL V.HOLDNTSC
PAL  4:3
16:9
CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE VOLUME
Adjust the blue bars to the same
density and brightness.
POWERUNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSMONOBLUEEXT
SYNC LINE A
LINE B
NTSC PAL V.HOLDNTSC
PAL  4:3
16:9CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE VOLUME
S950BT-1
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15 VIDEO A terminals
Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Video signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected video signal output terminal
Notes:
* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO A
terminals 
*.
* Also refer to the Basic Connection Example on page 8.
16 VIDEO B terminals
Video signal input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for
both composite and S-VIDEO (Y/C) terminals. Each
output terminal is bridge-connected.
[BNC terminals]
IN : Video signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected video signal output terminal
[S-VIDEO (mini-DIN 4-pin) terminals]
IN : S-VIDEO (Y/C) signal input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected S-VIDEO signal output terminal
Notes:
* For corresponding audio signals, use the AUDIO B
terminals 
(.
* S-VIDEO (Y/C)- terminal has priority.
* Also refer to the Basic Connection Example on page 8.

S-VIDEO terminal pin layout
22
23
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OUTIN
OUT IN
S-VIDEO  
AFC
NORMAL
FAST
OUT INSERVICE
CUT OFFB1
R
G
DRIVER
G
VIDEO A
OUT INEXT SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/
REMOTE
OUT INVIDEO B
AC IN
DC IN
12V
2
2 1
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
+-
LINE B
LINE AWARNING
Rear
< Rear Panel >
20
21
19
18
17
16
15
OUTIN
OUT IN
S-VIDEO  
AFC
NORMAL
FAST
OUT INVIDEO A
OUT INEXT SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/
REMOTE
OUT INVIDEO B
LINE B
LINE A
To AC outlet
(120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
  Pin No.                 Signal
1 GND (Y)
2 GND (C)
3Y
4C
17 EXT SYNC terminals
External sync signal input (IN) and output (OUT)
terminals.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Input terminal for the external sync signal
OUT : Bridge-connected output terminal
Note:
* Also refer to the Basic Connection Example on page 8.
18 AUDIO A terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio signal
corresponding to the VIDEO A terminals 
%.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Audio input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected output terminal
Note:
* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO A
terminals 
%.
19 AUDIO B terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the audio signal
corresponding to the VIDEO B terminals 
^.
The output terminal is bridge-connected.
IN : Audio input terminal
OUT : Bridge-connected output terminal
Note:
* For corresponding video signals, use the VIDEO B
terminals 
^.
20 AFC switch
Selects the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) time
constant for the horizontal sync circuit.
Correct the skewed portion of the picture.
NORM position : Normal mode
FAST position : Fast mode (fast: smaller time constant)
3
OUTIN
S-VIDEO
1
4
2
3
1
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22
23
2524
OUTIN
OUT IN
S-VIDEO  
AFC
NORMAL
FAST
OUT INSERVICE
CUT OFFB1
R
G
DRIVER
G
VIDEO A
OUT INEXT SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/
REMOTE
OUT INVIDEO B
AC IN
DC IN
12V
2
2 1
THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED
+-
LINE B
LINE AWARNING
< Rear Panel >
21
OUT IN
AFCNORMAL
FAST
TALLY/
REMOTE
To AC outlet
(120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
21 TALLY/REMOTE terminal
External control terminal (DIN 8-pin). Tally lamp, VIDEO
A/B (input selection), Under Scan, External Sync, 4:3/16:9
(aspect ratio), Pulse Cross, and Color Off modes can be
controlled from an external unit.
Note:
* When you’re controlling the monitor externally via the
TALLY/REMOTE terminal, set all corresponding
switches on the front panel to the OFF (
G) position.
(Whichever switch is pressed first has priority so remote
switches may not function if the panel switches are ON
(
g) position.)

 TALLY/REMOTE terminal pin layout
Pin No. Signal
1 TALLY lamp ON/OFF
2 LINE A/B A/B
(Input Select)
3 UNDER SCAN ON/OFF
4 EXT SYNC ON/OFF
(External Sync)
5 4 : 3 /16 : 9 4 : 3 /16 : 9
(Aspect Ratio)
6 PULSE CROSS ON/OFF
7 MONO
(color off)ON/OFF
8 GND
22 Power input connector
Supply power to either the AC IN or DC IN 12 V
connector.
[AC IN]
Connect the provided AC power cord between the AC IN
connector and an AC outlet (120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz).
[DC IN 12 V]
Connect the 12 V DC power plug to the DC IN 12 V
connector.
Notes:
* See your dealer for more information on 12 V DC power
supply.
* When both AC IN and DC IN connectors are used, the
AC input has priority.
* The DC power supply does not automatically take over
if an AC outlet is unplugged or the AC power is cut off
when both AC and DC power supplies are connected.
In this case, press the POWER switch to set to OFF,
then press it again to turn the power ON.

 DC IN 12 V connector pin layout
23 Power cord
Connect the provided power cord (120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
to the AC IN connector.
24 External battery mounting holes
Attach an external battery to either pair of holes (1 or 2) to
use 12 V DC power (depending on the type of battery).
Notes:
* External batteries manufactured by Anton Bauer or PAG
are available.
* See your dealer for details.
25 Switch/control adjustment holes for service
personnel
For adjustment of SERVICE switch, CUT OFF (B, R, G)
control and DRIVE (R, G) control during servicing.
Note:
* These controls are exclusively for the use of service
personnel. Do not attempt to adjust them yourself.
13
2 4
  Pin No.                 Signal
1 GND
2—
3—
4 12 V DC
1
2 3
4 56
7
8
UNDER
SCAN
LINE (INPUT 
SELECT) OFF ON
 B A
4:3/16:9 
(ASPECT RATIO)
 16:9
 4:3
MONO
(color off) OFF ON
EXT
SYNCTALLY
GND
PULSE
CROSSOFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
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OUTIN
OUT IN
S-VIDEO  
AFC
NORMAL
FAST
OUT INVIDEO A
OUT INEXT SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/
REMOTE
OUT INVIDEO B
LINE B
LINE A
AUDIO(Audio signal cable)
AUDIO
: Signal Flow(Audio signal cable)
TALLY/REMOTE(Tally/Remote cable)
SYNC VIDEO
S-VIDEO (Y/C)(Sync signal cable)
Sync Signal GeneratorSYNC
(Sync signal cable) (Video signal cable)
(S-VIDEO (Y/C) signal cable)
VIDEO(Video signal cable)
S-VHS VCR
Video Monitor
S-VHS VCR
External Controller 
(Ext. Control Switch)Video Monitor Video Camera
S-VIDEO (Y/C)
(S-VIDEO (Y/C) signal cable)
BASIC CONNECTION EXAMPLE
* Before connecting your system, make sure that all units are turned off.
* The illustration below shows some examples of different connections. Terminal connections may differ depending on the
component connected. Be sure to refer to the instructions provided with the unit(s) you are connecting.
* Each pair of input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected. Do not connect input and output terminals inversely.
* If youre not connecting any equipment to a bridged output (OUT) terminal, be sure not to connect any other cables to the
bridged output (OUT) terminal as this will cause the terminating resistance switch to open (auto terminate function).
* When making a bridge connection, connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals on the monitor to separate video
components.
(For example, if both terminals are connected to the same VCR, resonance may occur except during playback. This is caused
by the same video signal “looping” between the VCRs, and is not a malfunction.)
* Select the video input (LINE A or LINE B) with the LINE A/B switch on the front panel.

VIDEO A Connection Example
(Select LINE A input)

VIDEO B Connection Example
(Select LINE B input)
OUTIN
OUT IN
S-VIDEO  
AFC
NORMAL
FAST
OUT INVIDEO A
OUT INEXT SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/
REMOTE
OUT INVIDEO B
LINE B
LINE A
VIDEO
VIDEO
SYNC
AUDIO
TALLY/REMOTE Video Camera
Sync Signal Generator
Video Monitor
VCR
External Controller 
(Ext. Control Switch)(Video signal cable)(Video signal cable)
(Sync signal cable)
SYNC(Sync signal cable)
(Audio signal cable)
AUDIO
: Signal Flow(Audio signal cable)
(Tally/Remote cable)Video MonitorVCR
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems
No power supply.
No picture with the
power on.
No sound.
Shaking picture.
No color, wrong
color, or dark picture.
Unnatural, irregularly
colored, or distorted
picture.
Dark stripes at the
top and bottom of the
screen, picture
vertically squeezed.
Picture flows.
Front panel switches
do not function.
External control not
possible with the unit
connected to TALLY/
REMOTE terminal.
Measures
Firmly insert the power plug.
Charge the battery, or replace it with a charged
battery. (Refer to the instructions provided with the
battery.)
Set the connected component correctly.
Select the required video signal input with the LINE
A/B switch. (See page 4.)
Connect the video signal cable firmly. (See page 8.)
Set the connected component correctly.
Adjust the VOLUME control. (See page 4.)
Connect the audio signal cable firmly. (See page 8.)
Move the device away from the monitor until the
picture stabilizes.
Set the color system correctly with the NTSC/PAL
switch. (See page 4.)
Set the MONO (color off) switch to the OFF (
G)
position. (See page 5.)
Set each picture control to the standard setting
(center) position. (See page 4.)
Move the device away from the monitor and turn
the monitor’s power off. Wait at least 30 minutes,
then turn the power on again.
Press the 4:3/16:9 switch to restore the normal 4:3
mode (
G). (See page 4.)
Set the EXT SYNC switch properly. (See page 4.)
Set the control on the external unit of the same
function as that on the monitor’s front panel to the
OFF (
G) position, or disconnect the unit from the
TALLY/REMOTE terminal. (See pages 7 and 8.)
Set the control on the front panel of the same
function as that on the external control unit to the
OFF (
G) position. (See pages 4, 5, 7 and 8.)
Points to be checked
Is the AC or DC power plug loosened or
disconnected?
Is the battery fully charged (when using DC
power)?
Is the video signal output from the connected
component?
Is the input signal selected properly?
Is the video cable disconnected?
Is the audio signal output from the connected
component?
Is the volume output set at the minimum position?
Is the audio cable disconnected?
Is the monitor close to a device generating a
strong magnetic field (motor, transformer, etc.)?
Is the color system selected properly?
Is the MONO (color off) switch set properly?
Has the picture control setting (CONTRAST,
BRIGHT, CHROMA or PHASE) been changed?
Is the monitor close to a speaker, magnet or any
other device generating a strong magnetic field?
Is the aspect ratio set to 16:9 (g)?
Is the EXT SYNC switch set properly?
Is the monitor being controlled by an external
control unit via the TALLY/REMOTE terminal?
Is the switch on the front panel of the same
function as that on the external control unit to the
ON (
g) position?
Solutions to common problems related to your monitor are described here. If none of the solutions
presented here solves the problem, unplug the monitor and consult a Panasonic-authorized dealer or service
center for assistance.
The following are not malfunctions:
● 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 be deleted when another image is displayed.
● You 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
7 Type :Color video monitor
7Color system :NTSC, PAL
7Picture tube :9 measured diagonally,
flat-square type,
90° deflection, in-line gun,
vertical line trio type (phospher
stripe pitch 0.5 mm)
7Effective screen size :Width 6-7/8 (175 mm)
Height 5-3/8 (137 mm)
Diagonal  8-3/4 (222 mm)
7Scanning frequency :(H) 15.734 kHz (NTSC)
      15.625 kHz (PAL)
(V) 59.94 Hz (NTSC)
      50 Hz (PAL)
7Horizontal resolution :280 TV lines or more (S-VIDEO
(Y/C) input mode)
7Input terminals
VIDEO A :  Composite video:
1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
VIDEO B :  Composite video:
1 line, BNC connector x 2,
1 Vp-p, 75 Ω negative sync
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
S-VIDEO:
1 line, mini-DIN 4-pin
connector x 2
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω (NTSC)
0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω (PAL)
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
* S-VIDEO priority when both
connected
AUDIO A :1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2
0.5 V rms, high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)
AUDIO B :1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2
0.5 Vrms, high-impedance
(bridge connection possible)7External sync :Composite sync
1 line, BNC connector x 2
1 – 4 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(bridge connection possible,
auto termination)
7Tally/Remote :1 line, DIN 8-pin x 1
7Audio power output :1 W (monaural)
7Built-in speaker :3-3/16 (8 cm) round x 1
impedance of 8 Ω
7Environmental
conditions :Operation temperature:
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
Operation humidity:
20% – 80% (non-condensing)
7Power requirements :120 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz or
12 V DC
7Power consumption :0.57 A (120 V AC)
3.3 A (12 V DC )
7Dimensions :Width 8-3/4 (222 mm)
Height 9-3/8 (236 mm)
Depth 12-1/2 (317 mm)
7Weight :Approx. 16.3 lbs (approx. 7.4 kg)
7Accessory :AC power cord [approx. 7.9 ft
(approx. 2.4 m)] x 1
* Illustrations used in this manual are for explanatory purposes only. The appearance of the actual product may differ slightly.
* E. & O. E.  Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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