Panasonic Multi Format Monitor Bt H1700p Operating Instructions

							ENGLISHModel BT-H1700P
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please rea\
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Operating
LCT1110-001A 
1001-PN-I-U-VP
VOLUMESLOT 1AB
DEGAUSS
MENU SCREENS
CHECK ASPECT
AREA
MARKER
UNDER
SCAN PULSE
CROSS COLOR
OFFSLOT 2C DSLOT 3 POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
Printed in Japan 
VQT9586
Multi-Format Monitor
Instructions
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							SCREEN BURN
● It is not recommended to keep a certain still image
displayed on screen for a long time as well as displaying
extremely bright images on screen. This may cause a
burning (sticking) phenomenon on the screen of cathode-ray
tube. This problem does not occur as far as displaying
normal video playback motion images.
 PRECAUTIONS
● Use only the power source specified on the unit.
(120 V/ AC, 60 Hz)
● 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.
● Video or audio signals cannot be input to this monitor
without optional input cards.
● In these instructions, all explanations (except where noted)
refer to the BT-H1700P with  input cards installed.
 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. There 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.
DEGAUSS
● Do not use a magnet eraser to degauss the monitor’s
cathode ray tube from the outside. Doing so may distort its
aperture grill and cause a malfunction. In order to prevent any fatal accidents caused by
misoperation or mishandling the monitor, be fully aware of all
the following precautions.
WARNINGS
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
monitor  to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages
are present inside the unit. Do not remove the back
cover of  the cabinet. When servicing the monitor,
contrast qualified service personnel. Never try to
service it yourself.
WARNING : THIS APPARATUS
MUST BE EARTHED.
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Improper operations, in particular alternation of high
voltage or changing the type of tube may result in x-ray
emission of considerable dose. A unit altered in such a
way no longer meets the standards of certification, and
must therefore no longer be operated.
This monitor is equipped with a 3-blade grounding-type
plug to satisfy FCC rule. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.
FCC NOTICE (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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 2
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 4
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL) .................................................................... 6
PREPARATION ....................................................................................... 8
BASIC MENU OPERATIONS
(MAIN MENU, SETUP MENU) ................................................................ 9
HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU” ............................................................... 10
HOW TO USE “SETUP MENU” ............................................................ 13
HOW TO USE EXTERNAL CONTROL ................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 21
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							CONTROLS AND FEATURES
FRONT VIEW

Tally lamp
Lights when the tally control signal is ON. The tally control
signal is input through the MAKE remote terminal. For
details, refer to Page 17.
PHASE adjustment knob
Adjusts picture hue. Turn the knob to the left to make the
picture redder, and turn it to the right to make the picture
greener.
CHROMA adjustment knob
Adjusts picture colour density. Turn the knob to the left to
make the picture colour lighter, and turn it to the right to
make the picture colour deeper.
BRIGHT adjustment knob
Adjusts picture brightness. Turn the knob to the left to
make the picture darker, and turn it to the right to make
the picture brighter.
CONTRAST adjustment knob
Adjusts picture contrast. Turn the knob to the left to make
the picture contrast lower, and turn it to the right to make
the picture contrast higher.
VOLUME buttons
Adjusts the speaker volume. Also used to set or adjust
menu screen items.
Menu select buttons
Selects menu screen items or set-up menu screen.
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VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
VOLUME
SLOT 1
A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
SCREENS
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFF
SLOT 2
C
D
SLOT 3POWER
E
FINPUT SELECT
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MENU button
Displays, adjusts or closes a menu screen.
DEGAUSS button/lamp
Press the DEGAUSS button. The button lights and
degaussing is performed automatically. When the
degaussing is completed, the light goes off.
UNDER SCAN button/lamp
Press the UNDER SCAN button. The button lights and
the screen is reduced (under-scan) and the whole screen
is displayed. When the UNDER SCAN button is pressed
while lit, the light goes off and the screen returns to
normal size (over-scan). Use this function to check the
whole screen.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
PULSE CROSS button/lamp
Press the PULSE CROSS button. The picture is
separated into 4 parts. The synchronised signal displayed
in the shape of a cross separating the parts. The screen
automatically brightens to make it easier to confirm
synchronised sections easy. When the PULSE CROSS
button is pressed while lit, the light goes off and the
normal screen is restored.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
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REAR/SIDE VIEW

COLOR OFF button/lamp
Press the COLOR OFF button. The button lights and the
screen becomes monochrome. When the COLOR OFF
button is pressed while lit, the light goes off and the
normal screen is restored.
Use this function to confirm the noise in the brightness
signal or to confirm the white balance.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
SCREENS CHECK button/lamp
Press the SCREENS CHECK button. The button lights
and the screen changes in the following order:
Normal screen[Red screen[Green screen
Blue screenp
Press the SCREENS CHECK button when the blue
screen is displayed. The light goes off and the normal
screen is restored.
Use this function to confirm or adjust CHROMA or
PHASE.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
ASPECT button/lamp
When the ASPECT button is pressed while the screen
ratio is 4:3, the button lights and the screen ratio changes
to 16:9. When the ASPECT button is pressed while lit, the
light goes off and the normal screen is restored.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
AREA MARKER button/lamp
When the AREA MARKER button is pressed while the
screen ratio is 16:9, the button lights and the white
marker is displayed. This shows the screen size (area)
set on the menu. When the AREA MARKER button is
pressed while lit, the light goes off and the normal screen
is restored.
NOTE: This function is invalid with the RGB-input screen.
 –INPUT SELECT buttons/lamps
Press the unlit button. The button lights and the input
signal is changed. (any other lit button goes off.)
When the lit button is pressed, the status of the current
input signal is displayed (for approx. 3 seconds). Buttons
A through F correspond to the signals input via the input
cards installed in SLOT 1 through SLOT 3.
A, B : select the picture from the SLOT 1 input card.
C, D : select the picture from the SLOT 2 input card.
E, F : select the picture from the SLOT 3 input card.
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MAKE
SLOT1
RS-232C
REMOTE
SLOT2 SLOT3
MAIN POWER
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Refer to pages 8 and 9 for correspondence between the
input terminals and the INPUT SELECT buttons.
Power lamp
Unlit : The main power is OFF.
Orange : The main power is ON, but the monitor’s power
is OFF (in stand-by mode).
Green : The main power is ON, and the monitor’s power
is ON (in normal operation mode).
POWER switch
Press the power switch to turn the monitor’s power ON or
OFF when the main power is ON.
NOTE:When RUSH DELAY TIME is set to MODE 2 in
the set-up menu, it takes approx. 3.2 seconds for
the power to actually turn ON after the power
switch is pressed.
REMOTE (external control) terminals
Terminals for controlling the monitor from an external unit.
MAKE terminal (Upper):
Enables the monitor to be controlled by closing the circuit
(point of contact) connected to the terminal.
RS-232C terminal (Lower):
Enables the monitor to be controlled from a personal
computer via serial communication.
Input card slots (SLOT 1 — SLOT 3)
Optional input cards can be installed in these slots. Input
cards are not provided when you purchase the monitor.
NOTE:It is not possible to input video or audio signals to
the monitor when no input cards are installed.
Main power switch
Press the switch to turn the main power ON or OFF.
When the main power is ON, the power lamp on the front
panel lights in yellow and the monitor enters the stand-by
mode.
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AC inlet
Power input connector. Connect the provided AC power
cord to an AC outlet (120 V/230 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz).
Built-in speaker (monaural)
Outputs the input audio.
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							Video input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for component
(colour deference) or RGB signals.
The IN and OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
(When no cable is connected to the OUT terminal, the
input signal is automatically terminated.)
Select component signal : press INPUT SELECT A/C/E
button
Select RGB signal : press INPUT SELECT B/D/F
button
Synchronised signal input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the vertical,
horizontal or complex synchronised signals.
The synchronised signals from these terminals have
priority over other terminals. When no synchronised signal
is input to these terminals, the synchronised signal from
the video input/output terminals (G/Y terminals) is valid.
The IN and OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
(When no cable is connected to the OUT terminal, the
input signal is automatically terminated.)
Audio input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for audio signals.
The IN and OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
Connection terminal (to a Multi-Format Monitor)
Attach to the connection terminal of your multi-format
monitor.
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
(INPUT CARD: OPTIONAL)
COMPONENT/RGB INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL:
     BT-YA702P)
Compatible signal formats:
NTSC (3.58 MHz), PAL (4.43 MHz), black-and-white
(50 Hz/60 Hz)
* You can select “AUTO” (automatic selection), “NTSC” or
“PA L” in SETUP MENU when switching NTSC or PAL.
Normally select AUTO. However, if the input signal is
unstable, select NTSC or PAL.
B/PB/B-Y
G/Y
OUT IN
OUT INR/PR/B-Y
OUT IN
VD
OUT IN
HD/CS
OUT IN
OUT IN
AUDIO 
OUT
IN
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VIDEO INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA701P)
VIDEO 1
OUT
IN
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 1
OUT
IN
VIDEO 2
OUT
Y/C IN IN
OUT
IN
EXT.SYNC
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Compatible signal formats:
480/60i, 576/50i, 576/50p, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1035/60i,
1080/50i, 1080/60i
Video input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for video signals.
The IN and OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
(When no cable is connected to the OUT terminal, the
input signal is automatically terminated.)
Select VIDEO 1 : press INPUT SELECT A/C/E button
Select VIDEO 2 : press INPUT SELECT B/D/F button
S-video input terminal
Input terminal for the S-video signal.
When an S-video signal is input to this terminal and a
video signal is input to VIDEO 2, the S-video signal has
priority over the video signal.
When choosing the S-video input, press INPUT SELECT
B/D/F button.
Synchronised signal input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the complex
synchronised signals.
The synchronised signals from these terminals have priority
over signals from other terminals. When no synchronised
signal is input to these terminals, the synchronised signal
from the video input/output terminals is valid.
The IN and OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
(When no cable is connected to the OUT terminal, the
input signal is automatically terminated.)
Audio input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for audio signals
corresponding to VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2. The IN and
OUT terminals are bridge-connected.
Connection terminal (to a Multi-Format Monitor)
Attach to the connection terminal of your multi-format
monitor.
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SDI INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA703P)
AUDIO 2
AUDIO 1
OUT
IN
SWITCHED
OUT
SDI 1
SDI 2
IN
IN
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2
3
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Output terminal for a selected component
serial digital signal
Output terminal for s selected digital signal (the input
displayed on the screen). The output signal is cable-
compensated.
NOTE:When the monitor’s power is OFF, no digital
signal is output.
Input terminals for component serial digital
signals
Input terminals for the digital signal.
Select SDI 1 : press INPUT SELECT A/C/E button
Select SDI 2 : press INPUT SELECT B/D/F button
Audio input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the analogue
signals corresponding to SDI 1 and SDI 2.
NOTE:This input card cannot decode audio data even if
contained in the input digital signal.
Connection terminal (to a Multi-Format
Monitor)
Attach to the connection terminal of your multi-format
monitor.
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Compatible signal formats:  480/60i, 576/50i
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HD SDI INPUT CARD (OPTIONAL: BT-YA704P)
Compatible signal formats: 720/60p, 1035/60i, 1080/50i,
1080/60i, 1080/24psF
Output terminal for a selected component
serial digital signal
Output terminal for s selected digital signal (the input
displayed on the screen). The output signal is cable-
compensated.
NOTE:When the monitor’s power is OFF, no digital
signal is output.
Input terminals for component serial digital
signals
Input terminals for the digital signal.
Select HD SDI 1 : press INPUT SELECT A/C/E button
Select HD SDI 2 : press INPUT SELECT B/D/F button
Audio input/output terminals
Input (IN) and output (OUT) terminals for the analogue
audio signals.
NOTE:This input card cannot decode audio data even if
contained in the input digital signal.
Connection terminal (to a Multi-Format
Monitor)
Attach to the connection terminal of your multi-format
monitor.
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AUDIO 
OUT
IN
SWITCHED
OUT
HD SDI 1
HD SDI 2
IN
IN
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							PREPARATION
1. T urn off the Multi-Format Monitor ’s main
power and unplug the power cable from the A C outlet.
2. Unscrew the screws and remove the slot cover from the slot (on the rear side of themonitor) in which you are going to installthe card.
3.Inser t the Input Car d’s boar d (green-
coloured) into the slot, fitting the board into the guide rails on the top and bottomof the slot.
4. Push the Input Card in so that its frontpanel touc hes the monitor ’s rear panel.
5. Secure the Input Card by replacing the screws removed in Procedure 2.
INSTALLING THE  INPUT 
CARD
Optional input cards are necessary to use the functions of this 
monitor. Before mounting the monitor or connecting other
equipment to the monitor, be sure to install the input cards.
ATTACHING THE WIDE 
MASK
A wide mask is provided with the monitor. This changes the 
viewable screen area to the 16:9 aspect ratio.
The wide mask cannot be attached to the monitor after the 
monitor is mounted in a rack. Mount the wide mask before 
installing the monitor in a rack.
1.Prepare the provided wide mask and 4
screws (for attaching).
2.  Attac h the wide mask to the monitor .
3. Secure the wide mask with the screws (fix
2 screws each to both right and left side).
●  When detaching the wide mask, follow this procedure in
reverse.
Slot cover
Fit the board to 
the guide rails. Rear side of the 
BT-H 1700 P
multi-format monitor
Knob Input card (the illustration shown
is of the BT-YA701P) Guide rails
Knob
NOTE : Do not touch the terminal connected to the monitor or 
board pattern. 
Do not remove slot covers from the monitor ’s slots if
they are not in use.
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BASIC MENU OPERATIONS
(MAIN MENU, SETUP MENU)
ABOUT MENU SCREENS
This monitor features a MAIN MENU (main menu screen) and
a SETUP MENU (setup menu screen).
The MAIN MENU contains the functions normally used, and
the SETUP MENU contains the settings required for initial
setup.
    
FUNCTION SETTING
PICTURE SUB ADJ.
COLOR TEMP/BAL. 
SIZE/POSI.ADJ.
DISTORTION ADJ.
STATUS DISPLAY
CONTROL LOCK      :ON
 all reset
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
     
APERTURE CONTROL
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
AREA MAKER        :OFF
AREA MAKER-R      :OFF
CENTER MAKER      :OFF
COLOR MATRIX
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
     
APERTURE CONTROL
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
COLOR MATRIX
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
     
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
DISPLAYING THE  MENU
SCREENS
●To display MAIN MENU
Press the 
MENU button on the front panel.
●To display SETUP MENU
Press the 
 button while pressing the  button on the
front panel.
VOLUMESLOT 1A
B DEGAUSS
MENU
BLUE
CHECKASPECT
AREA
MARKER UNDER
SCANPULSE
CROSSCOLOR
OFFSLOT 2C
DSLOT 3POWERE
FINPUT SELECT
VOLUMEDEGAUSS
MENU
CLOSING THE  MENU
SCREENS
●Using the MENU button
Press the 
MENU button a few times until the Menu Screen
disappears.
●With no operation
When approx. 30 seconds have passed since the last Menu
operation, both screens will disappear.
* Some items on the Menu Screens disappear automatically
after setting.
NOTE:When you perform the “reset” or “all reset” function, the
Menu Screen does not disappear unless you press the
MENU button.
BASIC MENU OPERATION
●To select an item,
Press the 
 or  buttons to move the cursor (4) on the
Menu Screens and select the desired item.
●To set (select) or adjust an item,
Press the 
 or  buttons to select or adjust the desired
item.
●When the desired item has other menus (hierarchical
menus),
Press the 
 button to display the lower hierarchical menu.
●To return to the former Menu Screen,
Press the 
MENU button.
     
APERTURE CONTROL
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
AREA MAKER        :OFF
AREA MAKER-R      :OFF
CENTER MAKER      :OFF
COLOR MATRIX
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
  
LEVEL             :00
CONTROL FREQ.     :HIGH
 sub menu
 reset
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
MENU
HOW TO USE THE SUB
MENU
The sub menu function applies to Menu Screen items that
should be adjusted or set while watching the picture. This
function simplifies the adjustment or setting while watching
the picture by displaying the single item on the top or bottom
of the screen.
●To use the sub menu function,
Press the 
 or  buttons to select “ sub menu”. Then,
press the 
 button to display the sub menu screen.
●To adjust or set an item in the sub menu screen,
Press the 
 or  buttons.
●To change the item to be adjusted or set,
Press the 
 or  buttons.
●To change the position of the sub menu screen,
Set “UPPER” (on the top) or “LOWER” (on the bottom) in
“sub menu POSITION” of MAIN MENU.
●To close the sub menu screen,
Press the 
MENU button. The previous Menu Screen is
displayed.
    
CONTRAST         :00
BRIGHT           :00
CHROMA           :00 
PHASE            :00
NTSC SETUP       :00
COMPO.LEVEL      :SMPTE
 sub menu 
 reset
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:CONTRAST            : 00
- -                  + +
CONTRAST            : 00
- -                  + +
MAINsMENUsWmainsmenusscreen-
SETUPsMENU
Wsetupsmenusscreen-
Thesupperspalesscreen;swhenssetting
“UPPER” in “sub menu POSITION”
The lower dark screen; when setting
“LOWER” in “sub menu POSITION” MAIN MENU when the 4:3 video
signal is input
NOTE :The contents of menus vary depending on the input
signal or combination of the monitor’s settings.
MAIN MENU when the RGB signal
is inputCursor
Move (select) with the 
 or  buttons. Press the 
 or  buttons to
select or adjust the item.Menu in an item
Example of sub menu screen
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							HOW TO USE “MAIN MENU”
“MAIN MENU” ITEMS
The following items appear in MAIN MENU.
ItemsFunctionsDisplays
1 APERTURE CONTROL Compensates the frequency characteristics of the input video signal.*1
2 SLOT CONDITION Displays the status of the input cards installed in each of the input card slots.
3 sub menu POSITION Selects the display position of the sub menu superimposed on the screen.
4 AREA MARKER Selects the size marker for the other screen ratio used when the screen
ratio is 16:9.*2
5 AREA MARKER-R Selects the size marker for the other screen ratio used when the screen ratio is
16:9. (for external control)*2
6 CENTER MARKER Makes the centre marker appear or disappear.*2
7 COLOR MATRIX Selects or adjusts the picture colour matrix.*1
“MAIN MENU” SCREENS
     
APERTURE CONTROL
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
AREA MAKER        :OFF
AREA MAKER-R      :OFF
CENTER MAKER      :OFF
COLOR MATRIX
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
     
APERTURE CONTROL
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
COLOR MATRIX
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
     
SLOT CONDITION
sub menu POSITION :LOWER
EXIT: 
MENU ENTER:+ SELECT:
  
LEVEL             :00
CONTROL FREQ.     :HIGH
 sub menu
 reset
EXIT: 
MENU ADJUST:- + SELECT:
    
INPUT A    : VIDEO-1
INPUT B    : VIDEO-2
INPUT C    : COMPO.
INPUT D    : RGB
INPUT E    : NO SLOT
INPUT F    : NO SLOT
EXIT: 
MENU
    
SELECT :ITU601
EXIT: 
MENU ADJUST:- + SELECT:
LEVEL             :+05
- -                  + +
LEVEL             :+05
- -                  + +
R-Y PHASE          :+90
- -                  + +
   
SELECT :MANUAL
R-Y PHASE :90
R/B GAIN  :0.86
G-Y PHASE :138
G/B GAIN  :0.36
 sub menu
 reset
EXIT: 
MENU ADJUST:- + SELECT:
The menu screen when “sub
menu” is selected. About “Displays”*1: Not displayed when an RGB signal is input.
*2: Displayed only when the screen ratio is 16:9. Not displayed when an RGB signal is input.
When some items are not displayed depending on the input signals, subsequent items will move up.
The sub menu screen when
“sub menu POSITION” is set
to “UPPER”.
The menu screen when
“MANUAL” is selected.The menu screen when “sub
menu” is selected.
The menu screen when the
screen ratio is 4:3The menu screen when an
RGB signal is input
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