Panasonic WV-CM1420 User Manual

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Model No. WV-CM1420

Color Monitor

Operating Instructions

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The serial number of this product may be found on the rear
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:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 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.

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

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example ­use only shielded interface cables when connecting to com­puter or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to operate this equip­ment.

For U.S.A

CONTENTS

PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................... 3

FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 3

MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .................................................................... 4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 5

CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 8

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 11

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................... 12

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The Panasonic WV-CM1420 Color Monitor’s high resolution
video input assures high definition picture quality.
All monitor functions, except for power and input selection,
can be controlled from an onscreen menu. Provided with
power saving feature as well as standard BNC and video
input connectors for connection to CCTV equipment.

PREF ACE

• Refer all work related to the installation of this prod­uct to qualified service personnel or system
installers.

• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the
cover.

To prevent the appliance from overheating, place it at
least 5 cm (2 inches) away from the wall.

• Do not drop metallic parts through slots.

This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn
the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance.

To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance.

• Handle the appliance with care.

Do not strike or shake it, as this may damage the appli­ance.

• Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture,
nor try to operate it in wet areas.

Take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet.
Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified ser­vice personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance
and also cause electric shock.

• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when
cleaning the appliance body.

Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty.
When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently. Afterwards, wipe off the remained part
of the detergent in it with a dry cloth.

• Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified
temperature, humidity or power source ratings.

Use the appliance at temperatures within –10˚C ­+50˚C (14˚F-122˚F) and a humidity below 90 %.
The input power source for this appliance is 120 V AC
60 Hz.

PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES

• Approx. 335 mm (13-inch) viewable area with a hori­zontal resolution of 370 TV lines

• Two selectable inputs, including two composite inputs

• Two standby modes for power saving: lower display
brightness and blackout

• One audio input

• Maximum speaker output of 0.5 W

• Onscreen Setup menu

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MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

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MENU

AUDIO

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INPUT

SELECT
ON
OFF

q Power Button (POWER ON/OFF)

This button turns the power of the monitor on and off.

w Power Indicator

Is on when the power of the monitor is turned on, also
in standby mode.

On: Green light
Standby: Orange light

e Standby Button (STANDBY)

Pressing this button toggles the display mode on the
monitor screen as shown below.

On: Normal display
Standby (MODE 1): Lower display brightness
Standby (MODE 2): No display (blackout)

r Input Selection Button (INPUT SELECT)

Selects input in the sequence shown below.

t Menu Button (MENU)

Pressing this button opens the Display Setting menu for
changing the monitor’s display settings.

y Direction Button (C, D)

These buttons move the cursor to the item parameters
in the Display Setting and Setup menus.

C: Down
D: Up

● Front View

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!4 !5!3!1 !2 !6!7

OUT

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FOCUS

OUT

VIDEO

OUT AC IN

BINA

IN

STANDBY

ON
STANDBY

OFF

AUDIO

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● Rear View

u Decrement/Increment Button (AUDIO -, +)

Press these buttons to increase or decrease the audio
volume.
These buttons also select the item parameter or level in
the Display Setting and Setup menu.

!1 Focus Control (FOCUS)

This control adjusts the screen focus.

!2 Screen Control

This control is preset at the factory.

!3 Standby Control Terminal (STANDBY ON/STANDBY

OFF/G)

This terminal accepts input from an outboard device to
control the standby mode.
It operates as follows:
STANDBY ON: Establishes the specified standby

mode.

STANDBY OFF: Releases standby mode (normal dis-

play).

!4 Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN)

For audio input from an outboard device

!5 Audio Output Connector (AUDIO OUT)

The audio input signal connected to the Audio Input
Connector is looped through to this connector.

VIDEO IN A VIDEO IN B

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!6 Video Input Connectors (VIDEO IN A/B)

For input of composite video signal from an outboard
device.

!7 Video Output Connectors (VIDEO OUT A/B)

The video input signal connected to the Video Input
Connector is looped through to this connector and ter­minated automatically.

!8 AC Inlet Socket (AC IN)

Plug the power cord (supplied as a standard accesso­ry) into this socket and connect it to an AC outlet.

INSTALLA TION

The installation described below should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.

■ Mounting into the Rack

To install the WV-CM1420 Color Monitor in an EIA rack, use the rack mounting brackets WQ-LM140E (optional) with rack
mounting screws.

1. Turn off the power of the monitor.

2. Remove four screws on both side panels of the WV-CM1420.
These screws are no needed after this.

3. Fix the Rack Angle Brackets by using the four supplied screws (M4x12).

4. Mount the WV-CM1420 onto the rack using eight screws (procured locally).

Cautions:

• Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover to prevent the appliance from overheating.
Always keep the temperature in the rack within 45˚C (113˚F).

• If the rack is subject to vibration, secure the rear of the unit to the rack using additional rack mounting brackets (procured
locally).

• Leave one space free both above and below the monitor, or install a cooling fan in the rack.

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EIA Rack

M4x12

M4x12 (accessory of WQ-LM140E)

Rack Mounting Screws
(procured locally)

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The connections described below should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.

Shown below is an example of a basic system connection.

CONNECTIONS

Video Switcher

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

VCR

OUT

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FOCUS

OUT

VIDEO

OUT AC IN

BINA

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STANDBY

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STANDBY

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AUDIO

IN

Recommended
cable length

RG-59/U
3C-2V

RG-6/U
5C-2V

RG-11/U
7C-2V

RG-15/U
10C-2V

250 m
(825 ft)

500 m
(1 650 ft)

600 m
(1 980 ft)

800 m
(2 640 ft)

■ Connection with the Camera

Site

Connect the Video Output of the camera site equipment to
the VIDEO IN connectors on the rear of the monitor using
coaxial cables.
The maximum coaxial cable lengths between the cameras
are shown below.

■ Connection with the VCR

• Recording on the VCR

Connect the VIDEO OUT A or B connector on the moni­tor to the video input of the VCR with a coaxial cable.
Connect the AUDIO OUT connector on the monitor to
the audio input of the VCR with an audio cable, if
applicable.

• Monitoring the Playback picture

Connect the video output of the VCR to the VIDEO IN A
or B connector on the monitor with a coaxial cable.

• Monitoring the Playback audio

Connect the audio output of the VCR to the AUDIO IN
connector on the monitor with an audio cable.

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■ Multiple Monitor Connection

To monitor the same video on multiple monitors, connect
the VIDEO OUT A or B connector on the monitor to the
VIDEO IN connector of the other monitor with a coaxial
cable.
Up to 10 monitors in total can be connected in series
before signal loss occurs. Total cable length should not
exceed 150 meters (500 feet).

■ Connection to the Standby

On/Off Terminal

Connecting an outboard device to the STANDBY ON/OFF
Terminal on the rear of the monitor enables control of the
monitor display by input from that device, both in normal
and standby display mode.
Shown below is an example of how to use this function.

• STANDBY ON input

Pulse +5 V DC

• STANDBY OFF input

Non-voltage contact or open collector output
Note: To set up this function, refer to STANDBY ON in

the Display Setting menu.

STANDBY

ON

STANDBY

OFF

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Hi-Z

Alarm Output

Alarm Reset Output

VL 0.2 V

V
VL 0.2 V

H 5 V

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OPERATING PROCEDURES

■ Power Up

Before operating the monitor, confirm that the cameras and
peripherals are connected correctly and securely.

1. Turn on the monitor by pressing the POWER button.
The Power Indicator lights in green.

2. Select the desired input to be displayed by pressing
the INPUT SELECT button.

Pressing this button will select the display input in the
sequence shown below.

The selected input picture appears on the monitor
screen.

■ Display Setting

The Display Setting can be made onscreen as shown
below.

1. Press the MENU button.
The menu shown below appears on the monitor screen.
It will close automatically if no operation takes place
within about 10 seconds.

2. Move the cursor to the LANGUAGE parameter in the
menu with the C or D button, then select the desired
language with the - or + button.
Pressing the button will toggle the display language as
shown below.

3. Move the cursor to the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, SHARP­NESS, COLOR, TINT parameter with the C or D but­ton, then adjust the level of the selected item with the

- or + button.
While the level of an item is being adjusted, the indica­tor displays the changed level as shown below.

Onscreen Display Video Input Audio Input
A CH VIDEO IN A
B CH VIDEO IN B

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN A VIDEO IN B

BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR 0
TINT 0
AFC SHORT
CH DISPLAY OFF
STANDBY ON MODE 1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
NORMAL SETTINGS

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

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Item Effect Indicator

BRIGHT

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

COLOR

TINT

Darker Brighter

Less More

Sharp

Soft

Less More

Greenish

Reddish

BRIGHT 0

CONTRAST 0

SHARPNESS 0

COLOR 0

TINT 0

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4. Repeat the above step to adjust the level of the other
items.

5. To return to the menu setup display, press the MENU
button.

6. Move the cursor to the AFC (Automatic Frequency
Control) parameter with the C or D button, then select
either LONG or SHORT with the - or + button.

LONG: Receives input including noise or jitter such as

VCR playback or TV program.

SHORT: Receives input other than the above such as

camera output.

The factory default setting is SHORT.

7. Move the cursor to the CH DISPLAY parameter with the

C or D button, then select either ON or OFF with the

- or + button.

This item lets you enable or disable the display of the
input channel in the upper left corner of the monitor
screen.

ON: Always displays the input channel.
OFF: Displays the input channel for a few seconds

after the input selection is made.

The factory default setting is OFF.

8. Move the cursor to the STANDBY ON parameter with
the C or D button, then select the desired mode with
the - or + button.

These modes refer to the display mode in standby con­dition when the STANDBY ON terminal is receiving
input from the outboard device.

MODE 1: Pictures are displayed with less brightness.
MODE 2: Monitor blackout, i.e., no picture is displayed.
IGNORE: Input signal is ignored. The display does not

change.

The factory default setting is MODE 1.

9. To reset the BRIGHT, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS,
COLOR, and TINT parameters to the default settings,
move the cursor to NORMAL SETTINGS with the C or
D button, then press the - or + button to restore the
factory settings.

BRIGHT -12
CONTRAST +8
SHARPNESS -16
COLOR -6
TINT -2
AFC LONG
CH DISPLAY OFF
STANDBY ON MODE 1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
NORMAL SETTINGS

BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR 0
TINT 0
AFC SHORT
CH DISPLAY OFF
STANDBY ON MODE 1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
NORMAL SETTINGS

10. To exit the Display Setting menu, press the MENU but-
ton to return to the previous screen.

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■ Audio V olume Control

The audio volume can be adjusted with - or + button in normal view.
While the volume is being adjusted, the indicator displays the changed level as shown below.

-: Decreases the audio volume.
+: Increases audio volume.

■ Standby Function

1. Power up the monitor and select the input to be displayed.
Refer to Power Up above.

2. Pressing the STANDBY button will toggle the display mode in the sequence shown below.

The Power Indicator changes to orange in the standby mode, and the display shown below will appear on the monitor
screen.

MODE 1: Pictures are displayed with less brightness.
MODE 2: Monitor blackout, i.e., no picture is displayed.

Notes:

• Speaker (audio) output is disabled in the standby mode.

• The Standby mode can be controlled by the input from the STANDBY ON/OFF terminal on the rear of the monitor.
The input signal will toggle the mode selected in the Display Setting menu on and off.
To set up this function, refer to STANDBY ON in the Display Setting menu.

■ T o Reset to the Factory Default Settings

If you are not sure about the settings you made and want to return to the factory default settings, follow the procedure shown
below.

1. Turn off the monitor with the POWER button.

2. Turn on the monitor with the POWER button while holding down the MENU and + buttons.
All settings in the Display Setting are reset to the factory default settings.

AUDIO

Normal Display STANDBY/MODE1 STANDBY/MODE2

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Power Source: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 60 W
Screen Size: 370 mm (14”) diagonal tube size.

335.4 mm (13”) viewable size.
Horizontal Resolution: More than 370 TV lines at center
Video Input: 1.0 V[p-p] composite/75 Ω, BNC (x2)
Video Output: Looped through input with Auto Termination, BNC (x2)
Audio Input: –8 dB/Hi-Z, RCA pin-jack
Audio output: Looped through input, RCA pin-jack
Horizontal Scanning Frequency: 15.734 kHz
Vertical Scanning Frequency: 60 Hz
Sweep Linearity: Horizontal: Less than 5 %

Vertical: Less than 5 %
Sweep Distortion: Less than 2 %
Speaker Output: 0.5 W
Standby On/Off Terminal: 1 circuit
Ambient Operating Humidity: Less than 90 %
Ambient Operating Temperature: –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F)
Dimensions: 370 mm (W) x 352 mm (H) x 399 mm (D)

[14-9/16” (W) x 13-7/8” (H) x 15-11/16” (D)]
Weight: 13 kg (28.7 lbs.)

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

SPECIFICATIONS

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Power Cord .................................................................1 pc.

ACCESSORIES

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga,
Ontario, L4W 2T3 Canada [phone]

Panasonic Sales Company
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985 [phone]

Panasonic Security and Digital Imaging Company
A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Regional Offices:

Northeast: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 [phone]
Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 [phone]
Midwest: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 [phone]
Western: 6550 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 90630 [phone]

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