Panasonic Multi Format Monitor Bt H1700ae Operating Instructions

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HOW TO USE EXTERNAL
CONTROL
ABOUT 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 the function by stable disconnection (terminal open) or short-circuiting (short with GND of
15th terminal) 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 14th terminal (REMOTE ENABLE) is always controlled by the make contact system regardless of the REMOTE SYSTEM
setting.
The other terminal used for remote control is the RS-232C terminal. This allows the monitor to be controlled by a PC via 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.
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14 15 13 12 11
*1 : OFF stands for disconnection, and ON stands for short-circuit.
When trigger contact is on, the setting switches between ON and OFF every time the terminal is short-circuited.
(Only TALLY is controlled by being OFF(disconnection) and ON(short-circuit).)
*2 : Selects the area marker size from AREA MARKER (setting on the main unit) or AREA MARKER-R (setting on the remote control) setting.
*3 : The STATUS function is activated when the connection to the STATUS terminal is changed (ON to OFF, or OFF to ON). The monitor’s status is displayed for 3
seconds.
*4 : Setting REMOTE ENABLE to ON enables remote control. (same for both MAKE/TRIGGER methods.)
The Names and Functions of Terminals
No. Names Functions Operations (OFF p[ ON)*1
1 TALLY Puts on the tally lamp. Put off Put on
2 INPUT A Changes the input to INPUT A Not change Change
3 INPUT B Changes the input to INPUT B Not change Change
4 INPUT C Changes the input to INPUT C Not change Change
5 INPUT D Changes the input to INPUT D Not change Change
6 INPUT E Changes the input to INPUT E Not change Change
7 INPUT F Changes the input to INPUT F Not change Change
8 COLOR OFF Changes the picture black-and-white. Not change Change
9 AREA MARKER Displays the area marker. Not display Display
10 ASPECT Changes the screen ratio to 16:9 4:3 16:9
11 TALLY SELECT Switch the tally lamp color. GREEN RED
12 MARKER Selects the type of the area marker Selection in the main unit Selection in the remote*2
control
13 STATUS Displays the monitor’s status Display*3
14 REMOTE ENABLE Makes the external control form the Invalid Valid*4
MAKE terminal valid or invalid
15 GND Used as a ground terminal – –
HOW TO USE THE MAKE/TRIGGER TERMINAL
Connections
Connect (short-circuit) the 15th terminal (GND) to each of the 1st through 14th terminals in the 3-line
15-pin D-sub connector. The functions of each terminal are listed below.
Operation1. Set REMOTE ENABLE to ON.
2. Short-circuit or disconnect the desired terminal. (When trigger contact is on, duration of short-circuit is approx. 1 second.)
Changing the Signal Input1. Set REMOTE ENABLE to ON.
2. Short-circuit the desired INPUT terminal. (When trigger contact is on, duration of short-circuit is approx. 1 second.)
3. Disconnect the INPUT terminal selected above. The signal input is actually changed after the disconnection has been
completed.
NOTES :• When more than two terminals are selected (short-circuited) from INPUT A through INPUT F, the signal input is not changed.
To control INPUT A through INPUT F, we recommend using the interlock switch, which turns off a switch when another switch is turned on.
• When trigger contact is on, and if several terminals are short-circuited simultaneously, proper control cannot be done.  It is always
necessary to short-circuit one terminal for one operation.  Also, use of the Tact Switch is recommended.
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HOW 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.
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3
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7
6
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)
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL
CONTROL 
(contd)
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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-authorised dealer or service centre for assistance.
Problems
No power supply
No picture with the
power on
No sound
Wrong colour
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
+/– buttons.
Set each picture adjustment knob to the stan-
dard (centred) 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.
Referencepages
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6, 7
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							Problems
Irregular colour
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.● When a bright still image (such as a white cloth) is
displayed for a long period, it may appear to be coloured.
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.
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECTMUTING
Reference
pages
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17
4, 5
18
19, 20
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 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 contrast and brightness, then place a bright white rectangle on the area.
3. After a while, the lines should disappear.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d)
VOLUMESLOT 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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SELF-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.
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
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							SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Multi-Format Monitor

Picture Tube: 17 measured diagonally

Effective
Screen Size: Width : 330 mm
Height : 250 mm
Diagonal : 410 mm

Scanning
Frequency: H : 15 kHz/27 kHz – 45 kHz
V : 50 Hz – 80 Hz

Video Band: Component : 25 MHz (–3 dB)
Video (Y/C) : 8 MHz (–3 dB)

Horizontal
Resolution: Video (Y/C) : 600 TV lines
1080/60i : 800 TV lines

Input
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

Compliant
Video Signal: NTSC (3.58 MHz)/PAL (4.43 MHz)
(using the BT-YA701P)
480i/576i/480p/1080i (60 Hz/24psF)/720p
(using the BT-YA702P)
D1 serial digital (using the BT-YA703P)
HD serial digital (using the BT-YA705G)
[Dimensions]
Unit : mm
* 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.


Remote 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

Audio Output: 1 W (monaural)

Built-in
Speaker: 8 cm round x 1

Environmental
Conditions: Operating temperature : 5°C – 35°C
Operating humidity : 20% – 80%
(non-condensing)

Power
Requirements: 230 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power
Consumption
(230 V): 0.9 A (when input card is inserted)
Max. 1.0 A (when input card is inserted)

Dimensions: Width : 395 mm
Height : 334 mm
Depth : 466.5 mm
(not including wide mask and input card)

Weight: 23.2 kg
(not including wide mask and input card)

Accessory: AC power cord
• for European countries x 1
• for the United Kingdom x 1
: Power cord holder x 1 (case and cover)
: Screws x 2 (Power cord holder)
: Wide Mask x 1
: Screws x 4 (Wide Mask)
Asterisks(*) are used to indicate
front panel dimensions.
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286
68466.5
331*
183*
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU MUTING
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
395
336
*
254
*
288
334
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU MUTING
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
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 Compliant Signal Formats of Each Input Card
Input Signals BT-YA701P BT-YA702P BT-YA703P BT-YA705G
NTSC (3.58 MHz)R———
PAL (4.43 MHz)R———
Black-and-White (50 Hz/60 Hz)R———
480/60i (525i) —RR—
480/60p (525p) —R——
576/50i —RR—
576/50p —R——
720/60p (720p) —R—R
1080/50i —R—R
1080/60i (1125i) (*2) —R—R
1035/60i (1125i) (*1 *3) ——
1080/24psF (*4) —R—R
EMBEDDED AUDIO — — —R
R
: 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.
*2 : Including 1080/59.94i.
*3 : Including 1035/59.94i.
*4 : Including 1080/23.98psF.
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							SPECIFICATIONS (INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL)
BT-YA701P: VIDEO INPUT CARD
Type: Video input card for Multi-Format Monitor
Inputs/Outputs: VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2: 2 lines, BNC connector x 4 (1 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
Synchronised signal (EXT.SYNC): 1 line, BNC connector x 2 (1.0 V – 4.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
* The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected. Auto termination.
Y/C signal : 1 line, input only, mini-DIN 4-pin connector x 1 (Y/C input has a priority to a
VIDEO 2 input) (Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω/C: 0.286 V (NTSC)/0.3 V (PAL), 75 Ω)
Audio signal : 2 lines (monaural), RCA pin x 4 (0.5 V (rms), high impedance)
* The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.
Required slots:1
Power consumption: 14 V DC, 0.25 A
7 V DC, 0.15 A
Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions
  (W x H x D): 43 mm x 154.5 mm x 191.9 mm
 BT-YA702P: COMPONENT/RGB INPUT CARD
Type: Component/RGB input card for Multi-Format Monitor
Inputs/Outputs: Component (Y, P
B/B-Y, PR/R-Y) or RGB: 1 line, BNC connector x 6 (Y: 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω/PB,
B-Y, P
R, R-Y, R, G, B: 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
Synchronised signal (HD/C
S, VD) : 1 line, BNC connector x 4 (1.0 V – 4.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
* The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected. Auto termination.
Audio signal: 1 line (monaural), RCA pin x 2 (0.5 V (rms), high impedance)
* The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.
Required slots:1
Power consumption: 14 V DC, 0.02 A
Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 43 mm x 154.5 mm x 191.9 mm
 BT-YA703P: SDI INPUT CARD
Type: SDI input card for Multi-Format Monitor
Inputs/Outputs: Digital input (SDI 1/SDI 2): 2 lines, BNC connector x 2 (0.8 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
Digital output (SWITCHED OUT): 1 line, BNC connector x 1 (0.8 V (p-p), 75 Ω)
Audio signal: 2 lines (monaural), RCA pin x 4 (0.5 V (rms), high impedance)
* The input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals are bridge-connected.
Format: D1 serial component digital, 525/625 auto switching (compliant with SMPTE259M)
Required slots:1
Power consumption: 7 V DC, 0.65 A
Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 43 mm x 154.5 mm x 191.9 mm
 BT-YA705G: HD SDI INPUT CARD
Type: HD SDI input card for Multi-Format Monitor
Inputs/Outputs: Digital input (HD SDI 1/HD SDI 2) : 2 lines, BNC connector x 2 (0.8V (p-p), 75 Ω)
(compliant with EMBEDDED AUDIO)
Digital output (HD SDI 1/HD SDI 2) : 2 lines, BNC connector X 2 (0.8V (p-p), 75 Ω)
Format: HD serial component digital, BTA S-004B, SMPTE292M (Digital Interface Standard),
SMPTE299M (EMBEDDED AUDIO)
Required slots: 1
Power consumption: 14 V DC, 0.6A
7 V DC, 0.6A
Weight: 0.5 kg
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 43 mm x 154.5 mm x 191.8 mm
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							Printed in Japan
VQT0A55-1
ELCT1261-001B
0802-PN-Y-U-VP
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
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