Operating Instructions LCD Video Monitor BT-LH910G Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH SS0311HM0 -PS D Printed in Japan VQT3N15...
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4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany...
Read this first ! (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
VF Cable BT-CS910G About this instruction manual • This instruction manual refers to BT-LH910G as “this unit.” • The illustrations, explanatory drawings, and other figures included in this instruction manual are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from actual display.
Precautions for Use This product has been specially designed for commercial use. As such, it should be used and operated only by persons with related expertise. ● ● The LCD screen is manufactured to precise Some video images may appear blurred on the specifications.
This unit is a liquid crystal display monitor for broadcasting and business use that is equipped with a 23 cm (9.0 inch) (effective display area) liquid crystal display. It can be used as a VF (viewfinder) for broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic. ■...
Selecting Area of Use The unit is shipped with the area of use set to the initial setting (NTSC) state. Before using the unit, select the area of use. When you set the area of use, the factory default setting of the menu item on the right is set to the value that matches the area of use.
Controls and Their Functions Front panel F-IN-R PEAK/ VOLUME/ CONT./ PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT B.LIGHT BT-LH910 HEADPHONES output jack (M3 stereo mini jack) Allows you to connect headphones to check the audio when inputting an SDI signal or HDMI signal. The volume and sound quality differ depending on the headphones. •...
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Controls and Their Functions (continued) F-IN-R PEAK/ VOLUME/ CONT./ BT-LH910 PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT B.LIGHT MENU, FUNCTION buttons Use these buttons to display menus, select and adjust settings and confirm menu selections. MENU : Press to open a menu, exit a menu or return to a previous menu. / FUNCTION1 : Moves the cursor downwards and selects items.
Screw holes for multi-purpose fixing terminal of broadcasting and business cameras There are four screw holes (M3) for multi- made by Panasonic. purpose fixing on the rear of the unit, and two The unit can be used as the viewfinder for such on each the left and right.
Supplying the power An Anton/Bauer battery pack or V-mount type battery pack and external DC power supply can be used to power this unit. Using an Anton/Bauer battery Using a V-mount type battery ■ ■ Batteries for which connection verified Batteries for which connection verified •...
The external DC power supply cannot be supplied from the DC output terminal of a Panasonic camera-recorder because the unit requires a current that exceeds the output rating of a Panasonic camera-recorder.
VF Function The unit can be connected to broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic and used as a VF (viewfinder). If you want to use the unit as a VF (viewfinder), remove the tilt stand (page 17). VF cable (Option)
How to Remove the Tilt Stand When you do not want to use the tilt stand such as when using the unit as a VF (viewfinder), remove the tilt stand mounting screw (four screws) with a Phillips driver and then remove the tilt stand from the unit. When attaching the tilt stand, make sure to align the protrusions for alignment with the corresponding...
On-screen Display The screen shows information such as the operating status display, picture adjusting knob status, sharpness display, function display, audio level meter display, time code display, closed caption display, DC power supply voltage and battery level display, and menu display. Operating status display 1080/60i P-P FILM...
On-screen Display (continued) Picture and volume adjusting knobs status display Picture adjusting knob (page 11) • These are rotary push knobs. • If you press a knob, the setting value state appears at the bottom left, and the item assigned to the corresponding knob is displayed at the bottom right.
On-screen Display (continued) Audio level meter display Reference point • A color skeleton bar meter indicates the audio Channel level for SDI signals and HDMI signals. display 0 dB point • The display method of the audio level meter can be set in the menu (page 49).
On-screen Display (continued) Closed caption (CC) display • CLOSED CAPTION can be displayed when SDI signals and VIDEO signals are input. • CLOSED CAPTION complies with the following standards. • Composite Standard EIA/CEA-608 (VBI) Closed caption • SD-SDI CC Standard EIA-608 (ANC) display area •...
How to Use the On Screen Menu Menu display • This is the menu display. [MAIN MENU] • The menu display disappears after 2 minutes of 2D/3D ASSIST MARKER inaction. (The setting values that were displayed VIDEO CONFIG SYSTEM CONFIG at the time that the menu display disappeared are VF CONFIG applied.)
User Data You can save and load up to five combinations of menu settings and adjustments made with the picture adjustment knob as user data. You can also return settings and adjustments to their factory defaults. User data include the following settings. •...
Main Menu Menu configuration MAIN MENU 2D/3D ASSIST MARKER MARKER 16:9 VIDEO CONFIG GAMMA SELECT FILM GAMMA BACK SYSTEM CONFIG SUB WINDOW COLOR TEMP. CENTER MENU POSITION SHARPNESS MODE GPI MARKER1 STATUS DISPLAY SHARPNESS H GPI MARKER2 BATTERY REMAIN SHARPNESS V MARKER TYPE WARNING VOLTAGE I-P MODE...
Main Menu (continued) 2D/3D ASSIST The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Setting Description Switches between 2D mode and 3D assist mode. 3D ASSIST <2D> Operates in 2D mode. <3D ASSIST> Operates in 3D assist mode. If you switch to 3D assist mode, the channel setting is forcefully switched to SDI1 (SDI2).
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Main Menu (continued) Sub menu Settings Description Selects/displays the marker type for when the angle of view of the displayed image is 4:3. <OFF> No marker display <95%> 95 % area marker <93%> 93 % area marker <90%> 90 % area marker USER 85% <88%>...
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Selects conventional monitor or camera recorder marker size. TYPE2 <TYPE1> Conventional monitor marker size <TYPE2> Marker size compliant with the camera recorder (Panasonic made) CROSS HATCH HIGH Turns the cross hatch grid on and off and sets its density. <HIGH>...
Main Menu (continued) Types of MARKER ■ 16:9 marker (Displayed when using HD, or when using SD with a 16:9 aspect ratio) The marker is only displayed as a vertical bar. In addition, the section becomes the “MARKER BACK” item. 4:3 marker 13:9 marker 14:9 marker...
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Main Menu (continued) ■ 4:3 marker (Displayed for SD input in 4:3 aspect ratio mode) This marker is displayed as a dotted line. 95 % Area marker 93 % Area marker 90 % Area marker 88 % Area marker 80 % Area marker (Displayed for HD input and SD input in 16:9 ratio mode.) This marker is displayed as a dotted line.
Main Menu (continued) VIDEO CONFIG The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description GAMMA STANDARD Selects gamma curve. SELECT FILM <STANDARD> Standard mode STDIO/PST <FILM> Film mode <STDIO/PST> Color emphasis mode (a mode that approximates CRT display capability suitable for studio or postproduction application) When FILM is selected, the mark is displayed for the...
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Main Menu (continued) Sub menu Settings Description SHARPNESS HIGH Selects the width of outline correction edge. MODE * <HIGH> Narrow edge <LOW> Wide edge SHARPNESS H * 0 - 30 Sets horizontal outline correction. The item display moves to the lower part of the screen during adjustment. SHARPNESS V * 0 - 30 Sets vertical outline correction.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ WB (WHITE BALANCE) adjustment mode Select “VAR1” to “VAR3” for “COLOR TEMP.” in the “VIDEO CONFIG” menu to make “WHITE BALANCE VAR1” to “WHITE BALANCE VAR3” (WB) adjustments. The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description...
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Main Menu (continued) ■ GAIN/BIAS RGB direct adjustment mode If you press [ENTER] when the [GAIN] or [BIAS] item is selected in the WHITE BALANCE VAR (1 to 3) menu, the screen switches to the one below and you can use the picture adjusting knobs to directly adjust the RGB while checking the picture.
Main Menu (continued) SYSTEM CONFIG The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description SUB WINDOW FULL Selects sub-window type. PART <FULL> Reduces the entire images for both input signals and places them side by side. <PART> Cuts out the center of the images for both input signals and places them side by side (the images are shown at their original size).
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Main Menu (continued) Sub menu Settings Description COLOR SPACE SMPTE-C Sets the studio standard color space. ITU-709 POWER SAVE Sets the power save mode MODE <ON> The backlight dims when no signal (NO SIGNAL) is input for 60 seconds or longer. Signal input or menu operation will return the backlight to its normal brightness.
Main Menu (continued) • When using the CA-210 display color analyzer, Compensation be sure to set the compensation values shown 0.296 0.6534 0.2851 0.1485 on the right. If they are not set, correct calibration 0.3036 0.3271 0.5927 0.0523 will not be performed. For details on setup 203.4 43.18 148.1...
Main Menu (continued) RESET operation Press [ ][ ] in the “SYSTEM CONFIG” Select “YES” and press [ENTER]. menu, select the [CALIBRATION] submenu This starts calibration. and press [ENTER]. [RESET] Press [ ][ ], select the [RESET] submenu and press [ENTER]. xxxxxxxx [RESET] MENU EXIT...
Main Menu (continued) FUNCTION The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description FUNCTION 1 - HV DELAY Selects functions to be assigned to [FUNCTION1] - FUNCTION 3 BLUE ONLY [FUNCTION3] (front panel buttons). GAMMA SELECT <HV DELAY> SD ASPECT Displays the image blanking period.
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Main Menu (continued) Sub menu Settings Description (From the <FOCUS-IN-RED> previous page) Used to highlight in red the section of the image that is being focused. <ZEBRA> Used to set the zebra display ON or OFF for the camera. <REAR TALLY> Used to set the rear tally ON or OFF.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ FUNCTION setting restrictions Under the following conditions, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed and the settings cannot be configured. Settings Inoperable Condition or Mode HV DELAY • SUB WINDOW • • PIXEL TO PIXEL • 3D ASSIST • When HDMI (640 x 480) input GAMMA SELECT •...
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Main Menu (continued) ■ Functions displayed during FUNCTION button operation Pressing any of the [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] buttons displays the operations assigned to each button as shown below. • HV DELAY • PIXEL POSITION DELAY OFF/H DELAY/V DELAY/ PIXEL TO PIXEL OFF/ HV DELAY PIXEL TO PIXEL CENTER/ PIXEL TO PIXEL LT/...
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Main Menu (continued) ■ “SUB WINDOW” Opening the “SUB WINDOW” function splits the screen (main window) in two as shown below to enable comparison of a recorded still image with live video. Use the “SUB WINDOW” setting (FULL, PART) in the “SYSTEM CONFIG” menu (page 34) to set up the function as shown below.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ “WFM/VECTOR” The “WFM/VECTOR” function enables display of the waveform and vector display. Use “DISPLAY SETUP” in the main menu to select “WFM” and “VECTOR” display. (page 50) Press the button ([FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (page 39)) to which the “WFM/VECTOR” function has been assigned to switch the display in the following order.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ “PIXEL TO PIXEL” and “PIXEL POSITION” The “PIXEL TO PIXEL” function allows you to check images at their actual pixel resolution (1080i/p signals only). Press the button ([FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (page 38)) to which the “PIXEL TO PIXEL” function has been assigned to turn the function on.
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Main Menu (continued) ■ “CROSS HATCH” If the CROSS HATCH function is used, markers are displayed at regular vertical and horizontal intervals to facilitate, for example, easy composition. The marker line width is 1 dot /1 line and the interval is 80 dots/80 lines or 40 dots/40 lines depending on the “SIZE”...
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Main Menu (continued) ■ “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 press of the button (“FUNCTION1” to “FUNCTION3” (page 38)) to which the “FOCUS-IN-RED” has been assigned turns the function on and off.
Main Menu (continued) “GPI CONTROL” is used to enable and disable GPI functions and assign functions to each of the GPI terminal pins (page 62). The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description GPI CONTROL DISABLE Enables and disables GPI functions ENABLE <DISABLE>...
Main Menu (continued) INPUT SELECT The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description VIDEO Sets or cancels VIDEO line for the INPUT button. FORMAT AUTO Used to select the format for VIDEO input. NTSC <AUTO> NTSC or PAL is selected automatically. <NTSC>...
Main Menu (continued) AUDIO Set the audio output and audio level meter. The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description SELECT L CH1 - CH8 Selects embedded audio channel output to (Factory default: CH1) headphones (L). SELECT R CH1 - CH8 Selects embedded audio channel output to...
Main Menu (continued) DISPLAY SETUP The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description WFM/VECTOR Switches between “WFM/VECTOR” waveform and vector display. WFM Y <WFM Y> - <WFM B> Displays waveforms. WFM R <VECTOR> Displays vector waveforms. WFM G WFM B VECTOR...
Main Menu (continued) CONTROL The underlined values are factory preset setting values. Sub menu Settings Description CONTROL LOCAL Selects operation. (with control clock) REMOTE <LOCAL> Enables front panel operation <REMOTE> Enables remote operation (front panel operation is locked) LOCAL ENABLE DISABLE Selects the disabled operation on the front panel when INPUT...
3D Assist Mode The unit is equipped with 3D assist mode to provide support for shooting with a rig-type 3D camera system. The 3D assist mode has the following functions. ■ Image input method: SIMULTANEOUS (simultaneous method)R Two types of image, one for the left eye (L) and one for the right eye (R), are input to the two SDI1 and SDI2 terminals.
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3D Assist Mode (continued) <Note> • When a signal on which the LR information is superimposed is input to SDI1 such as when there is an AG-3DA1 connection, that LR information is displayed on the right side of the signal format. If L and R are incorrectly input, the LR information is displayed in yellow.
3D Assist Mode (continued) MIRROR (Left/Right and Top/Bottom inversion) This function inverts just the left and right or top and bottom or both the left and right and top and bottom of the input signals of SDI2 (R) to enable the basic adjustments of a rig-type 3D camera system (half mirror type) to be made.
3D Assist Mode (continued) CONVERGENCE (Convergence Check) This function is for checking the subject’s position at a fixed screen position in order to determine the depth position of the main subject. Automatically or manually switch the SDI1 (L) image and SDI2 (R) image and then check the subject’s position. Screen: Normal display of one screen <Assist Points>...
3D Assist Mode (continued) ZOOM FOCUS (Zoom and Focus Check) This function enlarges part of an image to enable you to check the focus offset and zoom offset on the left and right, which tends to cause eye fatigue. Screen: The L/R 2 screens are shown side-by-side.
3D Assist Mode (continued) VERTICAL (Vertical Offset Check) This function enables you to operate two horizontal line markers to check the number of lines between markers in the displayed image and check vertical offset, which tends to cause eye fatigue. Screen: The L/R 2 screens are shown side-by-side, and two markers are shown.
3D Assist Mode (continued) OVERLAY (Parallax Check) This function displays vertical line markers to enable you to check the width of parallax. Overlay display Screen: L/R images are overlaid and shown on one screen, and vertical line markers are shown at 3% intervals across the horizontal image width.
Setting Item Restrictions ■ List of Setting Item Restrictions in 2D Mode (: Can be set and the function is enabled) SDI1/SDI2 HDMI Input CH VIDEO VIDEO × Settings 2D/3D ASSIST ...
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Setting Item Restrictions (continued) (: Can be set and the function is enabled) SDI1/SDI2 HDMI Input CH VIDEO VIDEO × Settings GPI CONTROL GPI1 - GPI8 ...
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Setting Item Restrictions (continued) ■ List of Setting Item Restrictions in 3D Assist Mode (: Can be set and the function is enabled) Input CH SDI1/SDI2 Input CH SDI1/SDI2 Settings Settings 2D/3D ASSIST GPI CONTROL MARKER GPI1 - GPI8 ...
REMOTE Specifications This monitor permits remote operation via GPI/SERIAL terminal. GPI terminal GPI screen items correspond to the following terminals. Use the GPI menu to assign functions to each terminal (page 47). Functions assigned to terminals are executed when GND (pin 5) is short-circuited (ON) or open (OFF). ■...
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REMOTE Specifications (continued) Assigned item Function Operating conditions GAMMA SEL. STDIO/ Switches the gamma curve to STDIO/PST Level operation (Short-circuited: STDIO/ PST mode, Open: mode. STANDARD mode) INPUT SEL. VIDEO Switches the input line to VIDEO. Edge operation INPUT SEL. SDI1 Switches the input line to SDI1.
External operations can be performed via the RS-232C interface. The following diagram and the table on the following SERIAL terminal pin arrangement and connections. For details on systems using SERIAL, be sure to consult your dealer. External Device Side (Straight) BT-LH910G Side Pin number Signal Pin number Signal N.C.
Error and Warning Displays If for any reason an error occurs in this monitor, the LEDs above the picture adjusting knob flash at 1 second intervals to inform of the error/warning. Error and Warning displays Symptom Remedy Warning of improper ! is displayed.
Specifications ■ General Input power: DC12 V (11.0 V - 17.0 V) Input current: 1.9A (DC12 V) is the safety information. Dimensions (W × H × D): 230 mm × 214.5 mm × 170 mm (including stand) [9-1/16 inches × 8-7/16 inches × 6-11/16 inches] (including stand) 230 mm × 183 mm × 78.5 mm (not including stand) [9-1/16 inches × 7-3/16 inches × 3-7/8 inches] (not including stand) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) (including stand) 1.7 kg (3.75 lb) (not including stand) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity:...
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Specifications (continued) ■ List of Signal Formats Supported in 2D Mode (: Compatible) Input Signal Format/ VIDEO VF-VIDEO VF-YP SDI1 SDI2 HDMI Status displays NTSC 640×480 (59.94Hz) 640×480 (60Hz) 480/59.94i 480/59.94p ...
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Specifications (continued) ■ List of Signal Formats Supported in 3D Assist Mode (: Compatible) Input Signal Format/ SDI1/2 (SIMUL) Status displays 720/50p 720/59.94p 720/60p 1035/59.94i 1035/60i 1080/23.98PsF 1080/24PsF 1080/25PsF 1080/50i 1080/59.94i ...
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Specifications (continued) ■ INT SG (Internal chart for adjustment) 90% 100% 90% 100% GRAY GRAY YELLOW YELLOW CYAN CYAN GREEN GREEN MAGENTA MAGENTA BLUE BLUE WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK -4% BLACK +4% BLACK...
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