Panasonic BT-LH80WP, BT-LH80WE User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Video Monitor

Model No. BT-LH80WP
Model No. BT-LH80WE

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

S0507N0 -M
Printed in Japan

ENGLISH

VQT1H75

Read this first! (For BT-LH80WP)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (service) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

FCC 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 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.

Notice (U.S.A. only):

This product has a fluorescent lamp that
contains mercury. Disposal 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:
<http://www.eiae.org>

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.

CAUTION:

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to

• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it

between 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F).

will not topple over.

indicates safety information.

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

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Read this first! (For BT-LH80WE)

DO NOT REMOVE PANEL COVERS BY

UNSCREWING THEM.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove the covers. No user serviceable parts
inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

indicates safety information.

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.

CAUTION:

• Keep the temperature inside the rack to
between 5 °C to 40 °C.

• Bolt the rack securely to the floor so that it
will not topple over.

Attention/Attentie

ENGLISH

• Battery is used for the main power source in the product.
At the end of their useful life, you should not throw them away.
Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

NEDERLANDS

• Voor de primaire voeding van het apparaat wordt gebruikgemaakt van een
batterij.

Wanneer de batterij is uitgeput, mag u deze niet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u deze als klein

chemisch afval weg te doen.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

• To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this

manual.

• If a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions
accompanying the battery.

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Contents

Read this first! (For BT-LH80WP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Read this first! (For BT-LH80WE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Standard accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Optional unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Controls and Their Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Supplying the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Anton/Bauer type battery pack . . . . . . . . . 9

Using a V-mount type battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using an external DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VF Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

How to Use the On Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Picture adjusting knob status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sharpness display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DC power supply voltage and battery level display 13

Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

User Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

REMOTE Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Error/Warning Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Standard accessory

• Battery mount terminal block [2 screws (M3 x 4) included] × 1

• Screw spacer (already installed on the unit) × 1

Saving user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Loading user data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Menu configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Types of MARKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

VIDEO CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

VF CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

GPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

INPUT SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HOURMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

GPI terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

RS-232C terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

RS-232C REMOTE operation method . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional unit

• SDI input unit BT-YA80G

• VF Cable Set BT-CS80G
(DC cable also included → page 11)

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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 liquid crystal parts are fabricated using high-precision technology. The screen has effective pixels

that cover more than 99.99% of its area, but pixels may be missing or remain permanently lighted (red,
blue and/or green) in less than 0.01% of the area. This is not indicative of malfunctioning.

The panel which protects the liquid crystal display has been specially treated.

Do not wipe it with hard cloths or rub it heavily as this will damage the surface of the panel.

If a still image is displayed continuously for a long period of time, the image may be burnt onto the

screen for some time.

(The shadow of the image will usually disappear after moving images are displayed for while.)

The response speed and brightness of the liquid crystals will vary with the surrounding temperature.

Do not expose the liquid crystal display to strong light, as it could cause a deterioration in the display

characteristics and reduce the display quality.

Do not keep in an environment where the temperature changes suddenly, because condensation could

form on the surface of the liquid crystal or in the internal parts and cause a reduction in the display
quality or a malfunction.

Screen irregularities may be generated when certain images are displayed.

If the unit is left for a long time in a location with a high temperature or humidity, it could change the

characteristics of the liquid crystal panel and cause irregularities.

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Outline

The BT-LH80W is a thin and lightweight liquid crystal monitor designed especially for broadcasting service and
business use. It is equipped with a 7.9-inch V (effective display area) liquid crystal display panel.
It can be used as a VF (viewfinder) for broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic.

Equipped with a new IP conversion circuit, the circuit processing greatly reduces time delays

A new I/P conversion circuit has been introduced that converts and generates SD and HD interlace signals to

high-precision progressive signals without generating time delays per field.

Equipped with a diagonal line correction processing circuit

By detecting correlations in the field in the diagonal direction in addition to the vertical direction, the unit performs

the optimum interpolation to minimize the rough noise occurring in the diagonal direction and create a smooth
image.

New functions that support focus adjustments

• FOCUS-IN-RED function

The section of the image that is being focused is displayed in an easy-to-understand red, making camera focus

adjustments very easy.

• PIXEL TO PIXEL function

The input signal is displayed without being resized, greatly facilitating camera focus adjustments.
If you are not resizing the image, you can check the image by expanding a 1080/60i signal to the equivalent of

an image approximately 19 inches wide.

Thin, lightweight, compact and low energy consumption

The unit has a compact body that makes the most of the thin and lightweight characteristics of LCD panels, with

a depth of 64.7 mm (2-9/16 inches) and a weight of 1.5 kg (3.3 lb).

Further, it is compatible with HD and has low energy consumption.

Dimensions

Unit: mm (inches)

3/8-16UNC

20.2

(13/16)

3/8-16UNC

3/8-16UNC

218 (8-9/16)

218 (8-9/16)

176 (6-15/16)

20.2

(13/16)

3/8-16UNC

44 (1-3/4)

100 (3-15/16)

166 (6-9/16)

93 (3-11/16)

44 (1-3/4)

1.5 (1/16)

166 (6-9/16)

64.7 (2-9/16)

52 (2-1/16)

13 (1/2)

M3

M3

26.5 (1-1/16)

136 (5-3/8)

49 (1-15/16)

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Controls and Their Functions

Front panel

56

3

ENTER

FOCUS-R

PEAK/
PHASE CHROMA

CONT/

BRIGHT

B.LIGHT

FUNCTION

12

POWER

INPUT MENU

12

POWER switch/lamp

1

This switches the power supply ON/OFF. When the power is ON, the LED (green) lights up.

INPUT SELECT button

2

This selects the signal input line. Each time the button is pressed, the input changes in the following order:

34

YPBPR → VF-YPBPR/VF-VIDEO → VIDEO → SDI.
YPBPR : Analog component input
VF-YPBPR / VF-VIDEO
VIDEO : Video input

2

∗

SDI

: Serial digital interface input (compatible with HD/SD)

1

∗

: Viewfinder input

• The input line when the power supply is switched ON is the one that was selected the last time the power was

switched OFF. The INPUT menu settings can be used to skip input lines that are not used.

• When the control lock is on, input lines cannot be selected.
∗1 The menu is used to set either YPBPR or VIDEO for the viewfinder input.
∗2 Can only be selected when the separately sold BT-YA80G is installed.

MENU and FUNCTION buttons

3

These are used for menu display, selecting settings and adjustments, and for carrying out the items selected in

the menu.
MENU : Push to display or exit the menu, or to return to the previous menu screen.
/ FUNCTION1 : Push to move the cursor down and select an item.
In addition, FUNCTION1 carries out the item selected in the menu.
/ FUNCTION2 : Push to move the cursor up and select an item.
In addition, FUNCTION2 carries out the item selected in the menu.
ENTER / FUNCTION3 : Push to confirm a setting, or to display a submenu.
In addition, FUNCTION3 carries out the item selected in the menu.

• When the control lock is on, the key mark appears and FUNCTION operations cannot be executed.

Picture adjusting knobs/lamps

4

PEAK [PEAKING] 0 - 30(0) / PHASE 0 - 60(30)
CHROMA 0 - 60(30) / FOCUS-R(→page 27) 0 - 30(25)
BRIGHT 0 - 60(30)
CONT [CONTRAST] 0 - 60(50) / B.LIGHT [BACKLIGHT] 0 - 60(60) ( ) denotes factory preset values
A rotating knob that can be pushed to operate. When the picture adjusting knob is pressed, its status is displayed

and adjustment becomes possible. The setting values are saved by pushing the knob again.
When values are changed from the factory preset values, the LEDs to the side of knobs (amber) light.
The setting values are loaded when the monitor’s power is switched ON. The setting values are saved when the

knob is pushed, or when 10 seconds pass after changing the settings. However, operating changes cannot be

made in the following cases.

• When the control lock is on, the key mark appears and setting values cannot be changed.

• Only items selected in the menu can be adjusted for PEAK/PHASE and CONT/B. LIGHT.

• When the MONO function is ON, PHASE and CHROMA operations are disabled.

• FOCUS-R is enabled during operations of the FOCUS-IN-RED function.

• During BLUE ONLY, the PEAK/PHASE knob functions as PHASE.

R-TALLY (red)

5

Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.

G-TALLY (green)

6

Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.

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Controls and Their Functions (continued)

Rear panel

17

SDI

(

OPTION

P

R

VF

GPI

RS-232C

18 18

REAR TALLY (red)

7

Can be lit by a control signal from a GPI/camera.

SDI (HD/SD) input terminal (BNC) - option

8

This is the SDI input terminal. (Compatible with HD/SD automatic switching)

1516

17

14

78 97

VIDEO/

)

Y

PB

10

11

12

DC IN

13

• If you want this input, contact the vendor where you purchased the unit.

VIDEO/Y input terminal (BNC)

9

This is the VIDEO signal (component signal) input terminal/Y input terminal.

PBPR input terminal (BNC)

10

This is the PBPR signal (analog component signal) input terminal.

VF terminal (D-SUB, 15 pins)

11

This terminal connects to the VF (viewfinder) terminal of broadcasting and business cameras made by

Panasonic.

The unit can be used as the viewfinder for such a camera.

GPI input terminal (D-SUB, 9 pins)

12

External control is possible by using a GPI signal.

RS-232C terminal (D-SUB, 9 pins)

13

External control is possible by using an RS-232C interface.

DC IN terminal (XLR, 4 pins)

14

This is the external DC power supply input terminal.
When a DC power supply is connected concurrently with the battery, the external power input takes

precedence.

Light control switch

15

This is not used on this monitor.

Battery holder

16

This holder is used with a battery made by Anton/Bauer.

Screw holes for tripod fixing

17

There are two screw holes on both the top and bottom for fixing the unit to a tripod (compatible with 3/8-16UNC).

In addition, removable screw spacers are installed in one of the screw holes on the bottom of the unit, which are
compatible with 1/4-20UNC screws. Use the size that matches the diameter of the tripod’s fixing screw.

Screw holes for fixing

18

There are four screw holes (M3) for fixing the mounter on the rear of the unit, two each on the left and right.

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Supplying the power

An Anton/Bauer or V-mount type of battery pack or an external DC power supply can be used to power this
monitor.

Using the Anton/Bauer type battery pack

Install the Anton/Bauer type of battery pack.

1.

Battery pack

Insert the battery pack and slide it in the direction

2.

of the arrow.

Release
lever

<Reference>

To remove the battery pack, slide it in the opposite
direction to the one in which it was attached while
keeping the release lever on the battery holder pulled
down all the way.

Using a V-mount type battery pack

CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.

Remove the battery holder.

1.

Battery holder

Install the accessory battery mount terminal block.

2.

Battery mount terminal
block

Fix the V-mount type battery holder with four screws

3.

(length 8 mm (5/16 inch)) supplied with the holder,
and then fasten the two screws on the terminal
section.

This connector
is not used.

V-mount type
battery holder

9

Supplying the power (continued)

Using an external DC power supply

Connect the external DC power supply to the DC IN

1.

socket on this unit.

DC IN socket

External DC power supply

Turn “ON” the external DC power supply switch.

2.

(Where the external DC power supply has a power
switch)

Turn “ON” the POWER switch on this unit.

3.

If an external DC power supply is used, then check the
ratings of the external DC power supply so that they
are compatible with those of this unit.
Check the pin arrangements of the DC output terminal
of the external DC power supply and those of the DC
IN socket of this unit so that their polarities are
correctly arranged.
If +12 V are supplied to the unit’s GND terminal by
mistake, this may cause fire or injury.

DC IN socket

4

3

1: GND
4: +12 V

2

1

<Notes>

Use a shield cable with a length of 2 m (6.56 feet) or

•
less for the DC cable. Use of cords any longer than
2 m (6.56 feet) may result in noise appearing on the
screen.

•

If the battery pack and an external DC power supply

are connected simultaneously, then the external DC
power supply will have priority.

If the external DC power supply is used, then the

battery pack may be fitted or removed.

If an external DC power supply is used, then make

•
sure that the external DC power supply is first turned
ON, then this unit is turned ON. If they are turned ON
in the reverse order, then this unit may malfunction,
because the output voltage of the external DC power
supply will gradually increase.

• Input voltage that above the specification is not
displayed accurately.

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VF Function

The unit can be connected to broadcasting and business cameras made by Panasonic and used as a VF
(viewfinder).

VF cable
(Option)

DC cable
(Option)

BT-LH80W

1

VF cable
(Option)
Part number:
BT-CS80G

2

∗

Camera platform
(commercially available)

∗

DC cable
(Option.
Included with
the BT-CS80G.)

Camera side
VF terminal

∗

1 Broadcasting and business camera-recorders compatible with a DC power supply (output current of 1.5 A)
AJ-HDC27H
AJ-HDX900
AJ-HPX2000 / 2100
AG-HPX500 / 502
Other cameras or camera-recorders cannot be used because they have an output current of 1 A or 0.1 A.
Use a battery or external DC power supply.
Contact your vendor for details of broadcasting and business camera-recorders that will be launched in the

future.

∗

2 Use a camera platform that can fully withstand the weight of the unit (1.5 kg (3.3 lb)).

Camera side
DC OUT terminal
(1.5 A output)

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How to Use the On Screen Menu

Six types of information are displayed on the screen: the operating status display, picture adjusting knob status,
sharpness display, function display, DC power supply voltage display, battery level display and menu display.

Operating status display

1 2

BPR 1080/60I

YP
7
6

DC14.0V

P-P

4 35

Picture adjusting knob status

[PHASE] 32

50%

1. The selected input line (→ page 7, 2)

BPR, VF-YPBPR/VF-VIDEO, VIDEO, SDI

• YP

2. Signal format

• The display status can be set in “STATUS DISPLAY”
in the “SYSTEM CONFIG” menu (→ page 21).

•

If “UNSUPPORT SIGNAL” is displayed, then either
the current input signal is not supported or the “INPUT
SELECT” menu setting needs to be changed.

• When “NO SIGNAL” is displayed, there is no input
signal.

3. Battery level display

• When an Anton/Bauer type digital battery is used,

battery level is displayed using a block count ( )
and percentage.

4. Various displays (PIXEL TO PIXEL mode)

• Displayed when the picture display is PIXEL TO
PIXEL.

5. Various displays (warning of improper operation

status for the camera settings)

• Displayed when there is an improper operation
status relative to the camera settings.

6. DC power supply voltage display

• DC power supply voltage is displayed.

7. Various displays (lock setting)

• Displayed when front operations are locked

(→ page 30).

<Note>

“UNSUPPORT SIGNAL” and “NO SIGNAL” may not be
displayed correctly.

Picture adjusting knob (→ page 7, 4)

• This knob can be rotated and pushed.

• The status display appears when the knob is pushed.

The display disappears when the knob is pushed

again, or if the knob is not operated for 10 seconds.

• The settings can be adjusted while this display is

shown, but the settings cannot be adjusted after the
display disappears.

Status display:
PEAKING or PHASE
CHROMA or FOCUS-IN-RED
BRIGHT
CONTRAST or BACKLIGHT

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How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued)

Sharpness display

• SHARPNESS H/V is displayed when it is set.

• The display disappears if remains idle for 2 minutes.

SHARPNESS H 30

Function display

• You can set FUNCTION display in the menu.

• When “FUNCTION DISPLAY” (→ page 23) is ON1
or ON2 and one of the buttons from [FUNCTION1] to
[FUNCTION3] is pressed, the unit displays the status
of the FUNCTION item that is set.

F1:MARKER
F2:WFM
F3:PIXEL TO PIXEL

XXXXX

DC power supply voltage and battery level display

• The display disappears if remains idle for 2 seconds.

• The operational status is displayed in “XXXXX” (→ page
24 “Operation status displayed when a FUNCTION
button is used”).

DC14.0V 50%

Menu display

[MAIN MENU]

MARKER

VIDEO CONFIG
SYSTEM CONFIG
VF CONFIG
FUNCTION
GPI
INPUT SELECT
CONTROL
HOURMETER

MENU

EXIT

Displays the operation explanation for the menu
button.

SEL.

ENTER

ENTER

• DC power supply voltage is displayed.

• Battery level is displayed when using an Anton/Bauer
type digital battery.

• Displayed when the operating status display is not
displayed.

• This is displayed when the menu is used.

• The display disappears if remains idle for 2 minutes.

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How to Use the On Screen Menu (continued)

Menu operations

1. Push [MENU] to display the MAIN menu.

FUNCTION

12

MENU

INPUT ENTER

2. Push [

, ] to select the menu, then push

[ENTER].

[MAIN MENU]

MARKER

VIDEO CONFIG
SYSTEM CONFIG
VF CONFIG
FUNCTION
GPI
INPUT SELECT
CONTROL
HOURMETER

MENU

EXIT

SEL.

ENTER

ENTER

To return to the previous screen

Push [MENU].

3. Push [

, ] to select the sub menu, then push

[ENTER].

The setting values in the sub menu change to

green.

4. Push [

[MARKER]

MARKER

16:9
4:3
BACK
CENTER
GPI PRESET1
GPI PRESET2

MENU

EXIT

SEL.

ENTER

OFF

OFF
OFF

NORMAL

OFF

4:3
4:3

SET

, ] to select the setting values, then

3

push [ENTER].

Push [MENU] to cancel.

[MARKER]

MARKER

16:9
4:3
BACK
MARKER
GPI PRESET1
GPI PRESET2

MENU

EXIT

SEL.

ENTER

ON

OFF
OFF

NORMAL

OFF

4:3

4:3

SET

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User Data

You can change the menu setting values and picture adjusting knob settings, then save and load up to 5 combinations
of screen adjustment values as user data. You can also return the setting values and adjustment values to the
factory preset settings.
The following settings are included in user data.

• Menu settings except for “SETUP LOAD/SAVE” and “REMOTE of CONTROL” (including the button function
settings on the front of the monitor)

• Screen adjustment values changed in picture adjusting knob

Saving user data Loading user data

1. Push [MENU] to display the MAIN menu.

2. Push [

menu and push [ENTER].

3. Push [ , ] to select the “SETUP SAVE” sub

menu and push [ENTER].

The setting values in the sub menu change to

green.

4. Push [ , ] to select the file you wish to save to

from “USER1” – “USER5”, then push [ENTER].

The following screen appears.

, ] to select the “SYSTEM CONFIG”

[SYSTEM CONFIG]

CONT./BACK.
BACKLIGHT
PEAKING/PHASE
STATUS DISPLAY
BATTERY REMAIN
SETUP LOAD

SETUP SAVE

PWR ON SETUP

MENU

EXIT

[

SETUP SAVE

MENU

]

USER1

YES
NO

EXIT

BACKLIGHT

PEAKING

3SEC OFF

FACTORY

USER1

LAST

ENTER

SEL.

SEL.

ENTER

Changes to green Changes to green

ENTER

SET

--

OFF

1. Push [MENU] to display the MAIN menu.

2. Push [ , ] to select the “SYSTEM CONFIG”
menu and push [ENTER].

3. Push [ , ] to select the “SETUP LOAD” sub
menu and push [ENTER].

The setting values in the sub menu change to

green.

[SYSTEM CONFIG]

CONT./BACK.
BACKLIGHT
PEAKING/PHASE
STATUS DISPLAY
BATTERY REMAIN

SETUP LOAD

SETUP SAVE
PWR ON SETUP

MENU

EXIT

4. Push [
from “USER1” – “USER5”, then push [ENTER].

The following screen appears.
To return to the factory preset setting values, select

“FACTORY”.

, ] to select the file you wish to load to

[

SETUP LOAD

]

USER1

YES
NO

SEL.

BACKLIGHT

PEAKING

3SEC OFF

FACTORY

USER1

LAST

ENTER

ENTER

--

OFF

5. Select “YES”, and push [ENTER].

The user data is saved.

To return to the previous screen

Push [MENU].

MENU

EXIT

5. Select “YES”, and push [ENTER].

The user data is loaded.

SEL.

ENTER

SET

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Main Menu

Menu configuration

MAIN MENU

MARKER

VIDEO CONFIG

SYSTEM CONFIG

VF CONFIG

FUNCTION

CONT./BACK.

BACKLIGHT

PEAKING/PHASE

STATUS DISPLAY

BATTERY REMAIN

SETUP LOAD

SETUP SAVE

PWR ON SETUP

VF CONTROL

CROSS HATCH

REAR TALLY

ZEBRA

RETURN CH

FUNCTION1

FUNCTION2

FUNCTION3

FUNCTION DISPLAY

COLOR TEMP.

SHARPNESS MODE

SHARPNESS H

SHARPNESS V

I-P MODE

MONO

SD ASPECT

*[WHITE BALANCE VAR1-3]

USER 63

D93

D65

D56

VAR 1

VAR 2

VAR 3

MARKER

16:9

4:3

BACK

CENTER

GPI PRESET1

GPI PRESET2

[WHITE BALANCE VAR1]*

[WHITE BALANCE VAR2]*

[WHITE BALANCE VAR3]*

COLOR TEMP.

GAIN RED

GAIN GREEN

GAIN BLUE

BIAS RED

BIAS GREEN

BIAS BLUE

RESET

16

GPI

INPUT SELECT

CONTROL

HOURMETER

YPBPR

VF

VIDEO

SDI

CONTROL

LOCAL ENABLE

OPERATION

LCD

ON

ON

ON

ON

COMPONENT LEVEL

VIDEO/YPBPR

SIGNAL TYPE

FORMAT

NTSC SETUP

GPI CONTROL

GPI1

GPI2

GPI3

GPI4

GPI5

GPI6

GPI7

GPI8

Main Menu (continued)

MARKER

Sub menu Settings Explanation

MARKER

2∗3

∗

16:9

2

∗

4:3

2

∗

BACK

2

∗

CENTER

4

GPI PRESET1

GPI PRESET2

∗

4

∗

1

∗

OFF
ON

OFF
4:3
13:9
14:9
CNSCO
VISTA
95%
93%
90%
88%
80%

OFF
95%
93%
90%
88%
80%

NORMAL
HALF
BLACK

OFF
ON

4:3
13:9
14:9
CNSCO
VISTA
95% (16:9)
93% (16:9)
90% (16:9)
88% (16:9)
80% (16:9)
95% (4:3)
93% (4:3)
90% (4:3)
88% (4:3)
80% (4:3)

Used to make MARKER settings effective.

Used to select/display the type of marker when the aspect ratio setting
is 16:9.
<OFF> Marker not displayed.
<4:3> 4:3 marker <13:9> 13:9 marker
<14:9> 14:9 marker <CNSCO> CNSCO marker
<VISTA> VISTA marker <95%> 95% Area marker
<93%> 93% Area marker <90%> 90% Area marker
<88%> 88% Area marker <80%> 80% Area marker

Used to select/display the type of 4:3 marker.
<OFF> Marker not displayed.
<95%> 95% Area marker <93%> 93% Area marker
<90%> 90% Area marker <88%> 88% Area marker
<80%> 80% Area marker

Used to select the background brightness excluding the marker.
<NORMAL> Normal background
<HALF> Background brightness 50%
<BLACK> Background brightness 0% (Black)

Used to display the center marker.
<OFF> Not displayed
<ON> Displayed

GPI PRESET1: Used to select the marker to be displayed using the
GPI terminal “MARKER1 ON/OFF” operation (→ page 31).
GPI PRESET2: Used to select the marker to be displayed using the
GPI terminal “MARKER2 ON/OFF” operation (→ page 31).
<4:3> 4:3 marker
<13:9> 13:9 marker
<14:9> 14:9 marker
<CNSCO> CNSCO marker
<VISTA> VISTA marker
<95% (16:9)> 95% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 16:9.
<93% (16:9)> 93% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 16:9.
<90% (16:9)> 90% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 16:9.
<88% (16:9)> 88% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 16:9.
<80% (16:9)> 80% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 16:9.
<95% (4:3)> 95% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
<93% (4:3)> 93% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
<90% (4:3)> 90% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
<88% (4:3)> 88% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
<80% (4:3)> 80% Area marker when the aspect ratio is 4:3.

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

• The marker is not displayed during VF line operation.

• The marker display size is the display size of a camera-recorder, and so is smaller than the previous model (BT­LH900A).

∗

1 The setting becomes “ON” when the unit receives marker-related control during REMOTE operation. (Priority

goes to GPI when GPI settings exist.)

∗

2 When controlling the marker settings using the GPI function (→ page 31), these settings become disabled.

∗

3 These are only enabled when the HD signal and SD signal aspect ratio settings are 16:9.

∗

4 When the HD signal and SD signal aspect ratio setting is 16:9, a 4:3 marker is displayed in the center 4:3

area.

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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
BACK” item.

4:3 marker 13:9 marker

14:9 marker

VISTA marker, CNSCO marker

A horizontal dotted line is displayed as the marker.

VISTA marker CNSCO marker

Area marker

A dotted line is displayed as the marker.

section becomes the “MARKER

4:3 marker

(Displayed when using SD with a 4:3 aspect ratio)

A dotted line is displayed as the marker.

95% Area marker 93% Area marker

90% Area marker 88% Area marker

80% Area marker

(Displayed when using HD, or when using SD
with a 16:9 aspect ratio)

A dotted line is displayed as the marker.

95% Area marker 93% Area marker

95% Area marker 93% Area marker

90% Area marker 88% Area marker

80% Area marker

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90% Area marker 88% Area marker

80% Area marker

∗

You can display 4:3 marker at the same time as

16:9 marker.

Simultaneously display example
The section becomes the “MARKER BACK” item. The
background selected with the 16:9 marker is controlled.

80% Area marker

95% Area marker

Center marker

16:9 marker:
95% Area marker
4:3 marker:
80% Area marker

Center marker
The marker is displayed in
the center of the picture.

Main Menu (continued)

VIDEO CONFIG

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

COLOR TEMP.

USER 63
D93
D65
D56
VAR 1
VAR 2
VAR 3

SHARPNESS
MODE

SHARPNESS H

SHARPNESS V

HIGH
LOW

0 - 30

0 - 30

I-P MODE MODE2

MODE1

4

MONO

∗

OFF
ON

SD ASPECT

∗

4:3

4

16:9

∗

1 When selecting USER 0 - 63

1) Push [ENTER] (USER changes to blue). 2) Select 0 - 63 with [

∗

2 When “VAR1”, “VAR2” or “VAR3” is selected, the monitor switches to WB adjustment mode (→ page 20).

∗

3 The following sharpness values can each be set,

1) VIDEO system input line (VIDEO)(Factory settings are SHARPNESS MODE: LOW, SHARPNESS H/V: 0)

2) any other input line’s HD (Factory settings are SHARPNESS MODE: HIGH, SHARPNESS H/V: 0)

3) any other input line’s SD (Factory settings are SHARPNESS MODE: LOW, SHARPNESS H/V: 0)

and the setting values for the selected input signal from within this group is displayed. The adjustment status is

displayed in the bottom right when selected.

∗

4 During GPI control, the setting items are displayed in gray and the display changes in accordance with the GPI

control.

1

∗

Used to select the color temperature.
<USER 0 - 63> Adjustable settings 0 - 63
(color temperature around 3000K - 9300K)
<D93> Color temperature around 9300K
<D65> Color temperature around 6500K
<D56> Color temperature around 5600K
<VAR1> WB adjustment mode
<VAR2> WB adjustment mode
<VAR3> WB adjustment mode

3

∗

Used to select the width of the sharpness edge.

2

∗

2

∗

2

∗

<HIGH> Thin edge <LOW> Thick edge

3

∗

Used to set the sharpness in the horizontal direction.
When adjusting, the item display moves to the lower part of the
screen.

3

∗

Used to set the sharpness in the vertical direction.
When adjusting, the item display moves to the lower part of the
screen.

Used to select IP conversion mode. (→ page 20 “About IP Mode”)
<MODE2> Field Interpolation <MODE1> Frame Interpolation

Used to switch between color and monochrome (MONO).
<OFF> Color <ON> Monochrome

∗

When this is ON, the picture adjusting knob [CHROMA] setting is

fixed at 0.

Used for setting the aspect ratio settings when using SD signal
input.
<4:3> 4:3 display <16:9> 16:9 display

, ], and push [ENTER].

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Main Menu (continued)

About IP Mode

By selecting “MODE1”, you can convert IP through Frame Interpolation.
This unit has reduced the Frame Interpolation delay to 1 field or less, compared to our old models having caused
1 frame delay or more.
Factory preset setting value is “MODE1” recommended for normal use. Depending on images, in very rare
cases, noise may occur on the screen. In such a case, “MODE 2” is recommended.

By selecting “MODE2”, you can convert IP through Field Interpolation.
Since MODE2 interpolates only within each Field, it is suitable to confirm interlace condition.
Depending on still images, etc., flickers may occur on the screen. In such a case, “MODE1” is recommended.

WB adjustment mode

You can adjust “WHITE BALANCE VAR1” - “WHITE BALANCE VAR3” (WB) by selecting “VAR1” - “VAR3” in

“COLOR TEMP.” in the “VIDEO CONFIG” menu.

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

COLOR TEMP.

GAIN RED 0 - 511

GAIN GREEN

GAIN BLUE

BIAS RED –512 - 511

BIAS GREEN

BIAS BLUE

RESET “GAIN RED” - “BIAS BLUE” values are reset to color temperatures

∗

1 When “COLOR TEMP.” is selected and [ENTER] is pressed following item change, the display changes to the

confirmation screen. Selecting “YES” and pressing [ENTER] on this screen return GAIN and BIAS values to the
selected color temperature values.

∗

2 When adjusting, the item display moves to the lower part of the screen.

1

∗

USER 0 - 63
D93
D65
D56

(Factory presets
are values for color
temperature <D65>.)

∗

The presets are

values adjusted
before shipment from
factories.

(Factory preset settings:

0)

Used to select the color temperature that will become the
basis for adjustments.
<USER 0 - 63> Adjustable settings 0 - 63
(color temperature around 3000K - 9300K)
<D93> Color temperature around 9300K
<D65> Color temperature around 6500K
<D56> Color temperature around 5600K

2

GAIN elements for RED are adjusted.

GAIN elements for GREEN are adjusted.

GAIN elements for BLUE are adjusted.

BIAS elements for RED are adjusted.

BIAS elements for GREEN are adjusted.

BIAS elements for BLUE are adjusted.

∗

2

∗

2

∗

2

∗

2

∗

2

∗

values selected in “COLOR TEMP.”.

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Main Menu (continued)

SYSTEM CONFIG

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

CONT. /BACK. BACKLIGHT

BACKLIGHT 0 - 60 Used to adjust the LCD backlight level.

PEAKING/PHASE PEAKING

STATUS DISPLAY CONTINUE

BATTERY REMAIN OFF

SETUP LOAD FACTORY

SETUP SAVE USER1

PWR ON SETUP LAST

∗

1 Functions as CONTINUE when

or when the

∗

2 USER saving is not possible when CONTROL is set to REMOTE.

CONTRAST

PHASE

3SEC OFF
OFF

ON

USER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5

USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5

FACTORY
USER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5

(PIXEL TO PIXEL) status is displayed.

P-P

Used to select the function to be assigned to CONT/B.LIGHT (a knob
on the front panel).
<BACKLIGHT> Used to adjust BACKLIGHT.
<CONTRAST> Used to adjust CONTRAST.

<Note>
CONT./BACK displays “-” while BACKLIGHT settings are performed.

Used to select the function to be assigned to PEAK/PHASE (a knob
on the front panel).
<PEAKING> Assigns to the PEAKING function.
<PHASE> Assigns to the PHASE function.

Used to set the display time for the status display.

1

∗

<CONTINUE> Always displayed.
<3SEC OFF> Displayed for 3 seconds.
<OFF> Not displayed.

Used to select whether or not to display the battery level.
<OFF> Not displayed.
<ON> Displayed.

Used to load the saved factory preset setting values (FACTORY) or
user data (USER 1 - USER 5).
<FACTORY> The factory preset settings.
<USER1 - 5> The saved USER data
When the unit is shipped from the factory, the USER 1 to 5 data items
are the same as the factory preset values.

Used to save user data.
Up to 5 sets of user data can be saved, which include the current
setting values for the menu and picture adjusting knobs.

Used to select the settings for when the power supply is switched
ON.
<LAST> Starts up with same settings as the last time the power

<FACTORY> Starts up with the FACTORY settings.
<USER1 - 5> Starts up with the settings that are saved in a USER

(warning of improper operation status for the camera settings) is displayed

supply was switched OFF.

item.

2

∗

.

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Main Menu (continued)

VF CONFIG

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

VF CONTROL VF-CH

CROSS HATCH HIGH

REAR TALLY ON

ZEBRA ON

RETURN CH

• The priority sequence for GPI control and RS-232C is as follows: GPI > VF CONFIG > RS-232C.

∗

1 RETURN CH operates when VF CONTROL is set to ALL-CH. It is not affected by the various line ON/OFF

settings in the INPUT SELECT menu (→ page 29). (Input lines that are set with RETURN CH are enabled even
if they are set to OFF in INPUT SELECT.)

∗

2 A function to be used with future Panasonic camera-recorders.

ALL-CH

LOW
OFF

OFF

OFF

∗1∗

2

YPBPR
VF
VIDEO
SDI

Used to select the input line for the VF function of the monitor.
(VF function: tally lamp lit, zebra displayed,
<VF-CH> Only enabled when the VF line is selected.
<ALL-CH> Enabled with all input lines.

Used to set whether to display a cross hatch and select its density
level.
<HIGH> 70/256 (displays with a dense cross hatch)
<LOW> 20/256 (displays with a light cross hatch)
<OFF> Not displayed.

Used to allow control of the tally lamp on the rear of the monitor.
<ON> Lamp lights when TALLY control from a GPI/camera is ON.
<OFF> Lamp does not light.

Used to set ZEBRA information in the camera.
<ON> Sets the information to ON.
<OFF> Sets the information to OFF.

Used to select the signal input line by operating the RETURN (RET)
button of the camera lens.
<Note>
When there is no SDI input unit (option), the SDI item is displayed in
gray and cannot be set.

displayed)

22

Main Menu (continued)

FUNCTION

Sub menu Settings Explanation

FUNCTION1 - 3 BLUE ONLY

SD ASPECT
WFM

∗1∗

MARKER
PIXEL TO PIXEL
PIXEL POS.+
PIXEL POS.–
FOCUS-IN-RED

ZEBRA
REAR TALLY
CROSS HATCH

1

∗

MONO
UNDEF

(Factory preset
setting→
FUNCTION1:
WFM
FUNCTION2:
PIXEL TO PIXEL
FUNCTION3:
FOCUS-IN-RED)

FUNCTION
DISPLAY

8

∗

ON1
ON2

9

∗

OFF

Used to select the functions to be assigned to individual buttons

1∗2

∗

[FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (front-panel buttons).
<BLUE ONLY>

3

Used to cut the red and green signals. You can check the hue (PHASE)

4

∗

and depth of color (CHROMA). This is switched between ON/OFF by

5

∗

pushing the button.

5

∗

<SD ASPECT>
Used to switch between “16:9” and “4:3”.

7

∗4∗

<WFM>
Used to display the waveform display screen.

6

∗

<MARKER>
Used to display the marker.
<PIXEL TO PIXEL>
Used to switch the screen display between input size and display
size.
<PIXEL POS.+>
During PIXEL TO PIXEL display, used to move the signal display
position clockwise and display it.
<PIXEL POS.–>
During PIXEL TO PIXEL display, used to move the signal display
position counterclockwise and display it.
<FOCUS-IN-RED>
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.
<CROSS HATCH>
Used to display a cross hatch.
<MONO>
Used to switch the display between color and black-and-white.
<UNDEF>
Undefined.

Used to display the functions assigned from [FUNCTION1] to
[FUNCTION3] (buttons on the front panel). The button action can also
be selected (1-touch, 2-touch, OFF).
<ON1>
Function display and function operation can be performed with one
touch.
<ON2>
Function display and function operation can be performed with two
touches.
<OFF>
Function not displayed.

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

• If a FUNCTION button is pushed during the picture adjusting knobs display, the picture adjusting knobs display will
be cancelled and the FUNCTION operation cannot be executed.

∗

1 The control settings do not operate during GPI operation.

∗

2 If these settings are changed, the menu settings will also change.

∗

3 Not displayed when 16:9, 4:3, BACK and CENTER are all OFF in the MARKER menu settings.

∗

4 SD ASPECT cannot be switched when PIXEL TO PIXEL is ON during SD display.

∗

5 PIXEL POSITION is not backed up. It is always CENTER when the power supply is switched ON.

∗

6 Only enabled when TALLY control from the camera is ON.

∗

7 During FOCUS-IN-RED operation, the detection sensitivity can be changed with the FOCUS-R knob.

The setting range is from 0 to 30, with 30 the most sensitive detection.

∗

8 The operating status is displayed regardless of the ON/OFF setting.

∗

9 The function displayed with the ON2 setting can be operated with a button only during the time that it is

displayed.

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Main Menu (continued)

Restrictions on various FUNCTION settings

Under the following conditions, various settings are disabled.

Setting Disabling condition

SD ASPECT Does not operate while GPI items are being set. Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL

WFM Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED mode.

MARKER Does not operate while GPI items are being set.

PIXEL TO PIXEL Does not operate while WFM is ON or GPI items are being set.

FOCUS-IN-RED Does not operate while WFM is ON or GPI items are being set.

MONO Does not operate while GPI items are being set.

Operation status displayed when a FUNCTION button is used

When one of the buttons from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] is pushed, one of the following displays is shown

depending on the operation assigned to the button.

• MARKER
MARKER OFF, 4:3 MARKER, 13:9 MARKER, 14:9 MARKER, VISTA MARKER, CNSCO MARKER,
95% MARKER, 93% MARKER, 90% MARKER, 88% MARKER, 80% MARKER

operation.
Does not operate during HD display.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

Does not operate when the VF line is selected for the input.
Does not operate during PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED mode.
If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

If operated during the conditions described above, “INVALID FUNCTION” is displayed.

• PIXEL TO PIXEL / PIXEL POSITION
CENTER, LEFT TOP, LEFT MID, LEFT BOTTOM, MID TOP, MID BOTTOM, RIGHT TOP, RIGHT MID, RIGHT

BOTTOM

• FOCUS-IN-RED
FOCUS-IN-RED OFF, FOCUS-IN-RED ON

• ZEBRA
ZEBRA OFF, ZEBRA ON

• REAR TALLY
REAR TALLY OFF, REAR TALLY ON

24

Main Menu (continued)

About WFM

You can display the wave form monitor using the “WFM” function.
The display changes each time you press one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (→ page 23),

assigned with the [WFM] function (To use the “WFM” function, you must assign it to one of the [FUNCTION1] to
[FUNCTION3] buttons).

Press the FUNCTION button assigned
with the WFM function once.

Normal window WFM display

Restrictions on WFM

WFM is not displayed while using the PIXEL TO PIXEL or FOCUS-IN-RED function.

About PIXEL TO PIXEL and PIXEL POS. +/–

Using the “PIXEL TO PIXEL” function, you can confirm a picture with the actual pixel count (only when the input

is an HD signal).

First, press one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] (→ page 23), assigned with the “PIXEL TO PIXEL”

function to turn it “ON”. With the function on, press another one of the buttons, [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3]
(→ page 23), assigned with “PIXEL POS. +” or “PIXEL POS. –”. Each time the button assigned with “PIXEL POS.
+/–” is pressed, the signal display position switches.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

PIXEL TO PIXEL OFF

1

PIXEL POS.+
PIXEL POS.–

∗

1

∗

ON

CENTER
LEFT TOP
LEFT MID
LEFT BOTTOM
MID TOP
MID BOTTOM
RIGHT TOP
RIGHT MID
RIGHT BOTTOM

Press the
same button
again.

WFM (Wave Form Monitor)

The window is displayed in 16:9 aspect.

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Used to set the display of the screen size to the input signal
size.

Used to set the signal display position when PIXEL TO PIXEL
is on.

HD signal 1080i

<CENTER> center
<LEFT TOP> top left
<LEFT MID> Screen left center*
<LEFT BOTTOM> bottom left
<MID TOP> Screen top center*
<MID BOTTOM> Screen bottom center*
<RIGHT TOP> top right
<RIGHT MID> Screen right center*

2

2

2

2

<RIGHT BOTTOM> bottom right

∗

1 PIXEL POS. + and – operate as follows.

∗

2 Refer to the next page.

HD signal 720P

<CENTER> center
<LEFT TOP> top left
<RIGHT TOP> top right
<RIGHT BOTTOM> bottom right
<LEFT BOTTOM> bottom left

SD signal

<CENTER> center

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Main Menu (continued)

Display position sequence during an HD signal 1080i input

PIXEL POS.+: 1)→2)→3)→4)→5)→6)→7)→8)→9)→1) · · · · ·
PIXEL POS.–: 1)→9)→8)→7)→6)→5)→4)→3)→2)→1) · · · · ·

1) CENTER 2) LEFT TOP 3) MID TOP

4) RIGHT TOP 5) RIGHT MID 6) RIGHT BOTTOM

7) MID BOTTOM 8) LEFT BOTTOM 9) LEFT MID

Display position sequence during an HD signal 720P input

PIXEL POS.+: 1)→2)→3)→4)→5)→1) · · · · ·
PIXEL POS.–: 1)→5)→4)→3)→2)→1) · · · · ·

1) CENTER 2) LEFT TOP 3) RIGHT TOP

4) RIGHT BOTTOM 5) LEFT BOTTOM

Display position sequence during an SD signal input

The input signal is displayed in the same size but POSITION selections are not possible.
Displayed in the same size even when the aspect is 16:9.

∗

2 The following display positions are used after the input signal format is switched from 1080i to 720P.

9) LEFT MID → 2) LEFT TOP

3) MID TOP → 1) CENTER

7) MID BOTTOM → 1) CENTER

5) RIGHT MID → 3) RIGHT TOP

∗

3 Displayed in the same size in the horizontal direction. The vertical direction is resized by taking into account the

vertical and horizontal balance of the displayed image.

3

∗

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Main Menu (continued)

About 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 time the button from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] to which the FOCUS-IN-RED function is assigned

is pushed, the display is switched (the FOCUS-IN-RED function must be assigned to one of the buttons from
[FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] in order to be able to use the FOCUS-IN-RED function).

When the FOCUS-IN-RED function is displayed, the detection sensitivity level (0 - 30) can be changed with the

FOCUS-R knob. 30 is the most sensitive detection.

Push once the FUNCTION button to
which the FOCUS-IN-RED function is

Normal screen FOCUS-IN-RED display

About CROSS HATCH

When the CROSS HATCH function is used, markers are displayed at constant vertical and horizontal intervals

in order to make it easier to decide the picture composition. The marker values are fixed at 1 dot or 1 line for the
line width and 50 dots or 50 lines for the interval.

Each time the button from [FUNCTION1] to [FUNCTION3] to which the CROSS HATCH function is assigned is

pushed, the display is switched.

Each time the FUNCTION button to which the CROSS HATCH function

is assigned is pushed, the display is switched as follows

assigned.

Push the
same button
once more

Displays in red the section of the
image that is being focused

The aspect of 16:9 in the screen example.

With HD/SD (16:9) images

With SD (4:3) images

Push
once

Push
twice

Displays a light cross
hatch

Push 3 times (returns to cross hatch display off)

Displays a dense cross
hatch

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Main Menu (continued)

GPI

The “GPI CONTROL” item is used to set enable/disable of all GPI functions, and assigns functions to each of the
GPI terminal pins (→ page 31).

Sub menu Settings Explanation

GPI CONTROL DISABLE

ENABLE

GPI1 - GPI8 UNDEF

MARKER1 ON/OFF
MARKER2 ON/OFF
MARKER BACK HALF
MARKER BACK BLACK
CENTER MARKER
INPUT SEL. YPBPR
INPUT SEL. VF
INPUT SEL. VIDEO
INPUT SEL. SDI
SD ASPECT
RED TALLY
GREEN TALLY
MONO
PIXEL TO PIXEL
FOCUS IN RED

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

GPI functions enable/disable settings
<DISABLE> Deactivate
<ENABLE> Activate

Used to set the GPI control terminal pin assign.
You can set the same items for each terminal
(→ page 31).

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Main Menu (continued)

INPUT SELECT

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

YP

BPR ON

Used to set the YP

BPR line to the INPUT SELECT button.

OFF

COMPONENT
LEVEL

SMPTE
B75
B00

Used to select the input level for the YPBPR (component) signal.
<SMPTE> When the signal level specified in SMPTE is Chroma 100

IRE, PB, PR=0.7Vp-p

<B75> Select this when connecting a betacam or similar devices

with a 7.5 IRE setup level.

<B00> Select this when connecting a betacam or similar devices

with a 0 IRE setup level.

VF ON

Used to set the VF line to the INPUT SELECT button.

OFF

VIDEO/YPBPR VIDEO

YPBPR

Used to select the VF input mode.
<VIDEO> Selects the VIDEO signal.
<YPBPR> Selects the YPBPR (component) signal.

SIGNAL TYPE HD

SD

Used to select the signal output from the camera.
<HD> Selects the HD signal.
<SD> Selects the SD signal.

VIDEO ON

Used to set the VIDEO line to the INPUT SELECT button.

OFF

2

FORMAT AUTO

NTSC
PAL

Used to select the format for VIDEO input.
<AUTO> NTSC or PAL is selected automatically.
<NTSC> NTSC

∗

<PAL> PAL

NTSC SETUP 00

75

Used to set the setup level for NTSC.
<75> Select this when the signal is at a 7.5 IRE setup level.
<00> Select this when the signal is at a 0 IRE setup level.

SDI ON

Used to set the SDI line to the INPUT SELECT button.

OFF

∗

1 When an SDI input unit (option) is installed, it is not possible to switch OFF all the 4 input lines. An OFF setting

cannot be made for the 4th input line.

When there is no SDI input unit (option), it is not possible to switch OFF all the following 3 input lines: YPBPR,

VIDEO or VF. An OFF setting cannot be made for the 3rd input line.

∗

2 Although the factory preset setting is AUTO, we recommend specifying a format because there is a risk of the

input signal being affected by external noise.

∗

3 When there is no SDI input unit (option), the SDI item is displayed in gray and cannot be set.

1

∗

1

∗

1

∗

1∗3

∗

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Main Menu (continued)

CONTROL

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

CONTROL LOCAL

LOCAL
ENABLE

∗

1 The menu can be displayed when the lock is engaged.

The only menu setting that can be changed when the lock is engaged is the “CONTROL/LOCAL ENABLE”

item.
When the lock is engaged, the picture adjusting knob is disabled.
Operations when the lock is engaged follow the settings in “LOCAL ENABLE”.
When the lock is engaged, the key mark is displayed on the screen.

[MAIN MENU]

MARKER

REMOTE

DISABLE
INPUT

Used to select the operation. (Combined control lock)
<LOCAL> Front operation enabled
<REMOTE> Remote operation enabled
(The front controls become locked)

When “REMOTE” is selected in “CONTROL”, this selects whether
front controls are enabled/disabled.
<DISABLE> All front operations are disabled.
<INPUT> Operations other than those with the [INPUT SELECT]

button are disabled.

Key mark

1

∗

HOURMETER

The underlined values are factory preset setting values.

Sub menu Settings Explanation

OPERATION

LCD

∗

1 Time is displayed in “XXXXXX”.

“XXXXXX”: 0 to 262,800 hours (about 30 years), “OVER” is displayed when the time exceeds 262,800 hours.

XXXXXXH

XXXXXXH

1

∗

1

∗

Used to display the power distribution time.

Used to display the backlight activation time.

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REMOTE Specifications

REMOTE operation is possible on this monitor using the GPI/RS-232C terminal.

GPI terminal

Each of the items in the GPI screen are compatible with the following terminals.
You can assign functions to each terminal in the menu GPI screen (→ page 28).
The functions assigned to each terminal operate when the GND (Pin 5) is connected (ON) or open (OFF).

Pin number Signal

1 GPI1

GPI Terminal (9P)

2 GPI2
3 GPI3
4 GPI4
5 GND
6 GPI5
7 GPI6
8 GPI7
9 GPI8

Assignment items Function Operating conditions
UNDEF No settings (no terminal assignment functions) —
MARKER1

∗

ON/OFF

1

Switches the marker display of the marker decided
in “GPI PRESET1” (→ page 17) in the “MARKER”
menu.

MARKER2

∗

ON/OFF

1

Switches the marker display of the marker decided
in “GPI PRESET2” (→ page 17) in the “MARKER”
menu.

MARKER
BACK HALF

Reduces the brightness of the background outside

2

∗

the marker displayed in “GPI PRESET1” (→ page

17) by 50%.

MARKER
BACK BLACK

Reduces the brightness of the background outside

2

∗

the marker displayed in “GPI PRESET1” (→ page

17) to 0%.

CENTER MARKER Switches the center marker display ON/OFF.

(When other markers are being displayed, this is
superimposed on the other markers)

INPUT SEL. VIDEO Switches the input line to VIDEO. Edge operation
INPUT SEL. YP

BPR Switches the input line to YPBPR. Edge operation

INPUT SEL. VF Switches the input line to VF. Edge operation
INPUT SEL. SDI Switches the input line to SDI. Edge operation
SD ASPECT

Sets the aspect ratio settings when using SD signal
input. (Disabled when using HD signal)

RED TALLY Lights the red tally. Level operation

GREEN TALLY Lights the green tally. Level operation

MONO Switches between color and monochrome (MONO). Level operation (Connected:

PIXEL TO PIXEL Switches the screen display between input size and

display size.

FOCUS-IN-RED Displays in red the section of the image that is being

focused.

∗

1 When the 16:9 marker and 4:3 marker are simultaneously selected and activated on the 16:9 aspect display,

both markers are displayed.

∗

2 When the 16:9 marker and 4:3 marker are simultaneously displayed, the background selected with the 16:9

marker is controlled.

Operating conditions

Level operation: operates when GND is connected.
Edge operation: operates when GND changes from

open to connected.

∗ If you have assigned a level operation function to

more than one terminal, the function operates as
long as one of the terminals is connected.

Level operation
(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Level operation
(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Level operation
(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Level operation
(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Level operation
(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Level operation
(Connected: 16:9, Open: 4:3)

(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Monochrome, Open: Color)
Level operation

(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)
Level operation

(Connected: ON, Open: OFF)

Restrictions

• SD ASPECT does not operate when the input signal is HD.

• MARKER items do not operate when the VF input line is selected.

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REMOTE Specifications (continued)

Assignment of item priority levels

• When both “MARKER1” and “MARKER2” are ON at the same time, “MARKER1” has priority. However, when

the display aspect is 4:3, the “MARKER1” aspect is 16:9, and the “MARKER2” aspect is 4:3, “MARKER2” is

displayed. In this case, the “MARKER2” background is controlled.

• When “MARKER BACK HALF” and “MARKER BACK BLACK” are simultaneously activated, priority goes to

“MARKER BACK BLACK”.

• When two or more of the following items - “INPUT SEL. VIDEO”, “INPUT SEL. VF”, “INPUT SEL. SDI” and

“INPUT SEL. YP

RS-232C terminal

Refer to the following diagram and lower right table for the RS-232C terminal pin arrangement and connections.
Please contact the vendor for information about detailed systems which used the RS-232C.

RS-232C Terminal (9P)

RS-232C REMOTE operation method

Connectors and signal names
Connector: D-SUB 9-pin (female)
Signal name

Pin

number

1 N.C. Not connected
2 TXD Transmission data
3 RXD Reception data
4 DSR Connected inside.
5 GND Ground
6 DTR Connected inside.
7 CTS Connected inside.
8 RTS Connected inside.
9 N.C. Not connected

Communication Conditions

Signal level Conforms to RS-232C

Synchro system Tone pace synchro system

Transfer rate 9600 bps

Parity None

Data length 8 bit

Stop bit 1 bit

Flow control None

BPR” - are simultaneously activated, priority goes to the last item activated.

PC Side (Straight) BT-LH80W Side

Pin number Signal Pin number Signal

1 N.C. 1 N.C.
2 RXD 2 TXD

3 TXD 3 RXD

4 DTR 4 DSR

5 GND 5 GND

6 DSR 6 DTR

7 RTS 7 CTS

8 CTS 8 RTS
9 N.C. 9 N.C.

Command format

STX(02h) Command : Data ETX(03h)

Signal

name

Explanation

• Commands are 3 characters following STX, finally
adding ETX.

• Add a : (colon) after the command as required, and
add the data.

Response formats

1. Setting command response

STX(02h) Command ETX(03h)

2. Query command response

STX(02h) Data ETX(03h)

3. Error response

STX(02h) Error code ETX(03h)

Error code
ER001: Invalid command
ER002: Parameter error

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REMOTE Specifications (continued)

Setting command

No. Command Explanation Data Response

IIS Input switch 0: SDI 2: VIDEO

1

VPC Image quality

2

adjustment

BPR 5: VF

3: YP
CON00-60 : Contrast settings

BRI00-60 : Brightness settings
CRO00-60 : Chroma settings

PHA00-60 : Phase settings
3 OBO Blue only 0: OFF 1: ON OBO
4 VBL Backlight settings 00-60 VBL
5 DCH Cross hatch display 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: HIGH DCH
6 DSD Status display 0: CONTINUE 1: 3SEC OFF 2: OFF DSD

DMK Marker settings 16:9 marker

MK100 : OFF MK101 : 80%

MK102 : 88% MK103 : 93%

MK104 : 95% MK105 : 14:9

MK106 : 13:9 MK107 : 4:3

MK108 : 90% MK109 : CNSCO

MK110 : VISTA

IIS

VPC

DMK

7

4:3 marker

MK200 : OFF MK201 : 80%

MK202 : 88% MK203 : 93%

MK204 : 95% MK208 : 90%

Marker background

BAK0 : NORMAL BAK1: HALF BAK2: BLACK

Center marker

CMK0 : OFF CMK1: ON

MCT Color temperature

8

settings

00: D56 01: D65 02: D93

03: VAR1 04: VAR2 05: VAR3

MCT

10-73:USER0 - 63

VPC Sharpness settings SHP0: LOW SHP1: HIGH

9

SHH00-30: Horizontal sharpness settings

VPC

SHV00-30: Vertical sharpness settings

10 MIP IP mode settings 0: MODE1 1: MODE2 MIP
11 OMO Monochrome settings 1: OFF 2: ON OMO
12 MAS SD aspect settings 0: 16:9 1: 4 :3 MAS
13 MCO Remote settings 0: LOCAL 1: REMOTE MCO

MLE Remote operation

14

settings

15 ISM VF mode settings VFM0: VIDEO VFM1: YP

0: DISABLE 1: INPUT MLE

BPR ISM

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REMOTE Specifications (continued)

Query command

No. Command Explanation Data Response

QIS Input selection 0: SDI 2: YP

1

4: VIDEO 7: VF-YPBPR
8: VF-VIDEO

QPC Image quality

2

adjustment

CON: Contrast setting value 00-60
BRI: Brightness setting value 00-60
CRO: Chroma setting value 00-60
PHA: Phase setting value 00-60

3 QBO Blue only 0: OFF 1: ON

1

∗

QMK

Marker MAK: Area marker 00: OFF 01: 80% 02: 88%

03: 93% 04: 95% 05: 14:9

4

06: 13:9 07: 4:3 08: 90%

09: CNSCO 10: VISTA
BAK: Background 0: NORMAL 1: HALF 2: BLACK
CMK: Center marker 0: OFF 1: ON

QCT Color

5

temperature

00: D56 01: D65 02: D93

03: VAR1 04: VAR2 05: VAR3

10-73: USER0 - 63

QPC Sharpness SHP: Sharpness mode 0: LOW 1: HIGH

6

SHH: Horizontal sharpness value 00-30
SHV: Vertical sharpness value 00-30

7 QPC IP mode 0: MODE1 1: MODE2
8 QMO Monochrome 1: OFF 2: ON
9 QAS Aspect 0: 16:9 1: 4:3

QFR Format 00: NO SIGNAL

01: 1080/60i 02: 1080/59i

03: 1080/50i 09: 1080/24PsF

10

10: 1080/23PsF 13: 720/60P

14: 720/59P 15: 576/50i

16: 480/60P 17: 480/60i

18: 576/50P 23: 720/50P

FF: UNSUPPORT SIGNAL

11 QBL Backlight 00-60
12 QCH Cross hatch 0: OFF 1: LOW 2: HIGH
13 QVF VF mode 0: VIDEO 1: YP

∗

1 When the aspect ratio is 16:9, the state of 16:9 markers is returned, and when 4:3, the state of 4:3 markers is

returned.

BPR

BPR

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Maintenance Inspections

Maintenance inspections are necessary for the user to use this equipment safely. It is important to keep monitor
functions in good condition at all times through periodical and appropriate maintenance. In order to use this monitor for
a long time, and to make full use of all of its functions, be sure to carry out the following maintenance inspections.

1. Necessity of periodical maintenance services

A backlight is used in the liquid crystal panel. This

part (consumable) deteriorates as time passes, and
can cause performance levels to drop, or may cause
a malfunction.

Therefore, in addition to the after-service repairs

performed if a malfunction occurs, it is essential that
general servicing and maintenance servicing are
conducted on a regular basis, to prevent malfunctions
and accidents caused by the deterioration of
consumable parts, and to keep the monitor working
normally.

2. Standard maintenance time guidelines and items
to be performed

The following maintenance performance times give

standard guidelines for when to perform maintenance,
and do not indicate the individual lifespan of your
equipment. Also, note that the deterioration time
varies depending on the usage environment and way
in which the equipment is used.

Part name Quantity

Backlight
and liquid
crystal panel

∗

You cannot replace just the backlight unit on its own.

Periodic maintenance

inspection time

Replace every 10,000

1

hours

∗

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Error/Warning Displays

If for any reason an error occurs in the unit, the user is alerted of error or warning with the following displays.

Error/Warning Display Solution

Inverter error All the lamps on the side of

Warning of improper
operation status for the
camera settings

Battery level warning The voltage display flashes. Replace with a fully charged battery.

Battery level error “END BATTERY” is displayed for

picture adjusting knobs flash at
1-second intervals.

is displayed.

approximately 3 seconds before
the power supply switches OFF.

Switch the power supply OFF once, then switch it
back ON again. If an error is still displayed, contact
the vendor where you purchased the unit.

Check the setting values of the camera.

Replace with a fully charged battery.

Maintenance

• To clean the cabinet or surface of the liquid crystal protection panel, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a weak detergent solution and then wrung-out to clean

the surfaces, then use a dry cloth to finish. Water or similar substances getting inside the monitor can cause a
malfunction.

• Never use thinner or benzene to clean this unit.
Doing so would cause the surface of the monitor to become discolored, and cause paint to peel.

• Do not spray cleansers directly onto the monitor.
Water or similar substances getting inside the monitor can cause a malfunction.

Specifications

GENERAL

Power supply: DC 12 V (11.0 V to 17.0 V)
Input current: 1.5 A

indicates safety information.

Dimensions (W × H × D): 218 mm × 166 mm × 64.7 mm

Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity: 10 % to 85 % (no condensation)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Panel

Size: 7.9-inch V (Effective display area)
Aspect ratio: Panel: 16:9 (Effective display area)
Number of pixels: Panel: 800 × 450 (Effective display area)
Display colors: Approx. 16.77 million colors
Angle of view: Top-bottom direction: 110 ° Left-right direction: 120 °

Input connectors

VIDEO: 1 line, BNC × 1 (Shared with the analog component Y input terminal)
Analog component (YP

SDI: 1 line, BNC × 1 (Optional)
VF: D-sub, 15 pins × 1
GPI: D-sub, 9 pins × 1
RS-232C: D-sub, 9 pins × 1

BPR): 1 line, BNC × 3

(8-9/16 inches × 6-9/16 inches × 2-9/16 inches)

(Of these, the Y input terminal is shared with the VIDEO input terminal)

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Specifications (continued)

List of compatible signal formats ( : Compatible, : Limited compatibility)

Input signal

formats

NTSC

PAL

480/59.94i

480/59.94P

576/50i

576/50P

720/50P

720/59.94P

720/60P

1035/59.94i

1035/60i

1080/23.98PsF

1080/24PsF

1080/50i

1080/59.94i

1080/60i

∗

1 When 1035/59.94i signal is input, displayed as 1080/59.94i. Other various marker displays will use the

1080/59.94i marker.

∗

2 When 1035/60i signal is input, displayed as 1080/60i. Other various marker displays will use the 1080/60i

marker.

∗

3 Enabled when the separately sold BT-YA80G is installed.

VIDEO VF-VIDEO VF-YPBPR YPBPR

1

∗

2

∗

Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

∗

∗

1

2

SDI

3

∗

1

∗

2

∗

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