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Vìdeo Monitor
WV-BM1900
Panasonic®
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER
SONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the pres
ence of uninsulated "dangerous volt
age" within the product's enclosure that
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SA 1965
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
may be of sufficient magnitude to con
stitute a risk of electric shock to per
sons.
The exclamation point within an equi
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important oper
ating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa
nying the appliance.
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Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accor
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment.
The serial number of this product may be found on the.bot
tom of the unit.
You should note the serial number of this unit in the space
provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.
Model No.
Serial No, _________________________________________
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CONTENTS
PREFACE ....................................................................................................
FEATURES .................................................................................................
PRECAUTIONS
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................................................................
OPERATING PROCEDURE
APPEARANCE ...........................................................................................
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
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PREFACE
The Panasonic WV-BM1900 is a desk-top closed cir
cuit Video Monitor especially designed ior surveillance
and studio applications.
This monitor features a 18-5/8" (47cm) diagonal actual
visual size and produces sharp, black-and-white pic
tures with horizontal resolution of more than 850 lines
at centre.
Front mounted controls permit fast picture adjustment.
Standard BNC-type input and output connectors
enables WV-BM1900 to be used with other CCTV moni
tors or Panasonic Video Tape Recorder.
FEATURES
• 18-5/8" (47cm) diagonal actual visual size
• 850 lines of horizontal resolution at centre
• DC restoration On/Off switch is provided.
• Selectable of under or normal scan size
• Short H. AFC time constant for VTR playback.
Looping through BNC connectors for video and
sync input and output
Internal/External Sync mode (switchable)
Rackmount is available with optional rack mount
adaptor
PRECAUTIONS
• This unit is designed for indoor use. Operable
ambient temperature range must not range
beyond 14°F-122T(-10“C -t-50°C), and permissible
humidity is less than 90%. Avoid using the monitor
under direction sunlight.
• The input power source must be 120V AC, 60Hz,
• Do not block the ventilation slots on the rear panel.
• When mounting this monitor in an EIA standard
19" rack, be careful to insure that the interior tem
perature of the rack does not exceed 122°F
(-H50X).
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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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