Panasonic WV-BM503, WV-BM500 User Manual

Video Monitor

WV -BM500/WV -BM503

Before attempting to connect or operate this product,

please read these instructions completely.

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WV-BM500

WV-BM503

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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 (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa­nying the appliance.

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.

Warning:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, i.e., in strict accor­dance 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.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SA 1965

SA 1966

For U.S.A

For CANADA

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CONTENTS

PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................ 3

OPERATING PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 9

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................... 11

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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.

• Model WV-BM503 is a triple monitor combination
with rack-mount chassis that fits the EIA standard
19” rack.

FEATURES

WV-BM500 / WV-BM503

• 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.

• Available as individual desk top monitor WV­BM500, or triple rack mount version WV-BM503.

• DC restoration.

• Internal and External Sync mode.

PRECAUTIONS

• This unit is designed for indoor use. Operable
ambient temperature range must not range
beyond 14°F - 122°F(−10°C - +50°C), and permis-

sible humidity is less than 90%. Avoid using the
monitor under direction sunIight.

• The input power source must be 120V AC 60 Hz .

• Do not block the ventilation slots on the rear panel
and side cover.

• When mounting the Model WV-BM503 in an EIA
standard 19” rack, be careful to insure that the
interior temperature of the rack does not exceed
122°F (+50°C).

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

WV-BM500

<Front View> <Rear View>

1. POWER ON/OFF SWITCH (POWER, ON/OFF)

This is a push-push type switch which turns the
power of this monitor on and off.
Press once and the switch remains down (;) for
turning on the power of monitor.

Press again, the switch comes up (l) for turning
off the power of the monitor.

2. POWER INDICATOR (POWER)

By turning on the Power On/Off Switch (1), this
indicator lights.

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