
Video Monitor
WV -BM500
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the 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.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED
AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
For U.K.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ENGLISH VERSION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
interned 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.

Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la
directive 87/308/C.E.E. (concernant les interférences
radio).
Dit modelis onderworpen aan de EEG-richtlijn (ter
voor-koming van radio-interferentie) 87/308/EGG.
Denne model opfylder EF direktiv 87/308/EF (for forebyggelse af radiointerferens).
Este modelo cumple con la norma EC (para interferencias de radio 87/308/EEC).
La Società PANASONIC ITALIA S.p.A., importatrice di
questo prodotto, dichiara che questo apprarecchio è
conforme alle disposizioni della direttiva
C.E.E./87/308 (D.M. 13 aprile 1989).
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
code.
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with
a screwdriver and replace the fuse
and fuse cover.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted
only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively earthed
through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the
equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to 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 and that the installation is completely safe.
For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective earthing of the
power point, consult a qualified electrician.
This apparatus was produced to BS 800:1987.
This model conforms of the EC directive (for radio interference)
87/308/EEC.
For U.K.
For Australia
ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................ 3
OPERATING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 8
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................... 10
The model numbers listed in this Operating Instructions have no suffixed attached to it.

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PREFACE
• The Panasonic WV-BM500 is a desk-top closed
circuit Video Monitor especially designed for surveillance and studio applications.
WV-BM500 features a 5” screen (diagonal actual
visual size) and produces sharp, black-and-white
pictures with horizontal resolution of more than 700
lines at center.
Front mounted controls permit fast picture adjustment. Standard BNC-type input and output connectors enables WV-BM500 to be used with other
CCTV monitors or Panasonic Video Tape
Recorder.
FEATURES
• 5’’ screen (diagonal actual visual size).
• Horizontal resolution 700 lines at center.
• Short H. AFC time constant for VTR playback.
• Bridging input and output connectors for video
and composite sync.
• DC restoration.
• Internal and External Sync mode.
• By using the Optional Rack Angle Bracket WVQ64, rack mounting is available.
PRECAUTIONS
• This unit is designed for indoor use. Operable
ambient temperature range must not exceed
beyond
−10°C - +50°C (14°F - 122°F), and permissible humidity is less than 90%. Avoid using the
monitor under direct sunIight.
• The input power source is 220 - 240V AC 50 Hz .
• Do not block the ventilation slots on the rear panel
and side cover.
• When mounting the Model WV-BM500 in an EIA
standard 19” rack, be careful to insure that the
interior temperature of the rack does not exceed
+50°C (122°F).