Panasonic BT-L1500P, BT-L2150P, BT-L1500E, BT-L2150E User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Video Monitor

Model No. BT-L2150P Model No. BT-L2150E Model No. BT-L1500P Model No. BT-L1500E

BT-L2150P/BT-L2150E BT-L1500P/BT-L1500E

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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

TW0911KT0 -PS Printed in TAIWAN

ENGLISH

VQT3X39-1

Read this first ! (for BT-L2150P/1500P)

WARNING:

Always keep the tilt stand screws and protective panel screws out of the reach of infants and small children.

CAUTION:

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. The AC receptacle (mains socket outlet) shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC receptacle.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other confined space. To prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

WARNING:

This equipment must be grounded. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power outlet is grounded or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power outlet, please consult a qualified electrician.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

This apparatus can be operated at a voltage in the range of 100 - 240 V AC. Voltages other than 120 V are not intended for U.S.A. and Canada.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

indicates safety information.

Notice (U.S.A. only):

Disposal may be regulated in your community due to Environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

CAUTION:

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 assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to external units. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate it.

indicates safety information.

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.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

S3125A

Read this first ! (for BT-L2150E/1500E)

WARNING:

This equipment must be earthed. To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three cores and be correctly wired to provide connection to the earth. Wrongly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power point is earthed or that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if you are in any doubt about the effective earthing of the power point, please consult a qualified electrician.

WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

WARNING:

Always keep the tilt stand screws and protective panel screws out of the reach of infants and small children.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

indicates safety information.

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. EEE Complies with Directive of Turkey.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable.

FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC.

Not to be used in the U.K.

FOR U.K. ONLY

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

on the

FOR U.K. ONLY

How to replace the fuse

1.Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver.

2.Replace the fuse.

Fuse

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EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment The apparatus is compliant with:

• standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and

• electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards <1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus.

• The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

• Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals.

• Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals.

• Other connecting cables (IEEE1394, USB) Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, as connecting cables.

• When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core.

• If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards. However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

Transportation precautions

Do not try to lift the monitor by grabbing the LCD panel.

Do not expose the LCD panel to strong pressure or pressure from pointed objects. Take care especially during transportation. Exposing the LCD panel to strong pressure may result in blurring or other damage.

Do not place the monitor face down during transportation to prevent damaging it. Keep it upright.

About this manual

• The BT-L2150P/2150E and the BT-L1500P/1500E is referred to as “the unit” in this manual.

• The images and diagrams used in this manual are for reference purposes and may differ from the actual product

and displays.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• Adobe

• Page references are indicated as “(J page 00)” in this manual.

Reader® is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Precautions for Use

• The LCD monitor is manufactured with high-precision technology and has an effective pixel count of over

99.99 %. However, less than 0.01 % of pixels may be stuck or dead in some cases. This is not a malfunction and has no effect on the recorded images.

• Wiping the protective panel with a hard cloth, or rubbing it vigorously will scratch the surface.

• If a still image is displayed for an extended period of time, it may generate a temporary afterimage (phosphor

burn-in). (However, such images can be removed by displaying normal video for a while.)

• The response speed and brightness of liquid crystal vary with ambient temperatures.

• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to direct sunlight, as it may damage the cabinet and the LCD screen.

• Do not install the unit in locations where enough space cannot be provided around it as heat may build up inside

preventing normal operation. Be sure to provide enough space around the unit.

• Exposing the LCD screen to intense light sources will impair its characteristics and lower image quality.

• In an environment exposed to drastic temperature fluctuations, condensation may build up on and inside the

LCD screen. This may lower the quality of the screen and may damage it.

• Some video images may appear blurred on the screen.

• Leaving the unit in a location exposed to high temperature and humidity for an extended period of time may

damage the LCD screen and cause blurring.

• Streaks of light may be seen in the area between the edge of the screen and the frame; this is normal and not a

malfunction.

• The LCD panel is covered by a protective panel to protect it from damage during transportation. Remove the

protective panel before use.

• This unit does not support VIERA Link. If the unit is connected to a VIERA-Link-compatible device via an HDMI

cable, VIERA Link functions on the other device may not operate properly.

Contents

Read this first ! (for BT-L2150P/1500P) . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read this first ! (for BT-L2150E/1500E) . . . . . . . . . . 4

Transportation precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Precautions for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About PDF manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Opening the Operating Instructions ........................ 8

Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Video monitor unit ................................................. 11

Front panel ............................................................ 12

Rear panel............................................................. 13

Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting and fixing the power cable ................. 14

Adjusting the Monitor Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to Use the On Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Input signal status ................................................. 15

Picture adjusting buttons/VOLUME button status . 15

Sharpness display................................................. 15

Menu display ......................................................... 16

Closed caption (CC) display.................................. 16

Menu operations ................................................... 17

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Menu configuration................................................ 18

MARKER ............................................................... 18

MARKER types ..................................................... 19

VIDEO CONFIG .................................................... 20

SYSTEM CONFIG................................................. 21

GPI ........................................................................ 21

INPUT SELECT..................................................... 21

AUDIO ................................................................... 23

DISPLAY SETUP .................................................. 23

CONTROL............................................................. 23

HOURS METER.................................................... 24

REMOTE Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

GPI terminal .......................................................... 25

Detaching and Attaching the Protective Panel. . . 26

Detaching the panel .............................................. 26

Attaching the panel................................................ 26

Detaching and Attaching the Tilt Stand . . . . . . . . 27

Detaching the tilt stand.......................................... 27

Attaching the tilt stand........................................... 27

Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Standard accessories

Power cable x 1 (BT-L2150P/1500P) Power cable x 2 (BT-L2150E/1500E) CD-ROM x 1

■ The following supplied accessories are preinstalled on the unit.

Protective panel x 1 Protective panel screws x 10 (BT-L2150P/BT-L2150E) Protective panel screws x 8 (BT-L1500P/BT-L1500E)

• After removing the product from the package, discard the packaging material properly.

Tilt stand x 1 Tilt stand screws x 4

About PDF manuals

Supplied CD-ROM is provided with Operating Instructions which are in the form of a PDF(Portable Document Format) file.

• You need to have the Adobe

• Download the Adobe

• Refer to the Help menu for details about Adobe

Opening the Operating Instructions

1. Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive.

Reader® installed to open and view PDF files.

Reader® properly to your computer from the Adobe web site(http://www.adobe.com/).

Reader®.

2. If the software installation screen opens, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. To open the CD-ROM, double-click the My Computer icon, rightclick the CD-ROM drive icon, and then click [Open] in the displayed shortcut menu.

3. Double-click on the [INDEX.pdf] file on the CD-ROM.

• The Adobe

4. Click on a desired document name.

• The Operating Instructions selected will open.

Reader® will start up, and a list of contents for the Operating Instructions will be displayed.

Outline

Designed especially for use in professional broadcasting, the BT-L2150P/2150E and the BT-L1500P/1500E come with a 54.6 cm (21.5-inch) and 39.1 cm (15.4-inch) wide LCD screen, respectively.

■ High performance panel

These monitors achieve outstanding color reproduction, a wide viewing angle, and high-speed response.

■ Multi-format image compatibility

• The monitors are equipped with SDI (HD/SD compatible), VIDEO, YP terminals.

• They support both NTSC and PAL TV broadcast systems.

■ A host of functions

• Marker functions Aspect marker, safe area marker, center marker and other markers can be displayed in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio.

• Selectable color temperature Works with both 6,500 K and 9,300 K color temperatures. The monitors will also allow you to set the white balance at either color temperature.

• Blue-only function This function removes the red and green components from the video signal.

• Audio monitoring function Allows you to monitor audio signals embedded in SDI or HDMI signals or audio signals from the AUDIO IN terminal via speakers or headphones.

• Tally lamp Equipped with the tally lamp (red, green, amber) on the front. Each color LED can be turned on and off externally using a remote control.

• Closed caption During VIDEO (NTSC) input, this feature displays the closed caption information embedded in the video signal.(EIA-608 compliant)

• External Remote Control GPI (D-SUB 9-pin) remote input terminal enables operation from an external.

•Tilt stand Monitor stand comes with tilt adjustment as standard. This function allows you to tilt the monitor backward or forward for best viewing angle.

BPR, HDMI (HDCP compatible), PC input

Dimensions

Uni

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Uni

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■ BT-L2150P/BT-L2150E

(1-1/16)

538 (21-3/16)

265.5 (10-7/16)

26.5

205.5 (8-1/16)

■ BT-L1500P/BT-L1500E

374 (14-3/4)

426 (16-3/4)

43 (1-11/16)

81 (3-3/16)

240 (9-7/16)

70 (2-3/4)

100 (3-15/16)

t: mm (inches

100 (3-15/16)

213.5 (8-3/8)

t: mm (inches

173 (6-13/16)

397 (15-5/8)

132.5 (5-3/16)

308.5 (12-1/8)

360.5 (14-3/16)

81 (3-3/16)

70 (2-3/4)

43 (1-11/16)

240 (9-7/16)

100 (3-15/16)

207 (8-1/8)

100 (3-15/16)

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