Panasonic BT-LH2550 manual Video Config

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Main Menu (continued)

VIDEO CONFIG

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underlined values indicate factory defaults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub menu

Settings

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAMMA

STANDARD

Selects gamma curve. The gamma curve in the sub-window can be

SELECT*1*2

STDIO/PST

set in the split-screen display and sub-window display (single screen)

 

FILM

of the “TWO WINDOW” function.

 

 

<STANDARD> Standard mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

<STDIO/PST> Color emphasis mode (a mode that approximates CRT

 

 

 

 

 

 

display capability suitable for studio or postproduction

 

 

<FILM>

application)

 

 

 

Film mode (For VARICAM use)

 

 

The

 

 

 

mark appears at the top left of the screen when “FILM”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is selected.

 

 

COLOR SPACE

SMPTE-C*7

Sets the color space. The color space in the sub-window can be set in

 

EBU*7

the split-screen display and sub-window display (single screen) of the

 

ITU-709

“TWO WINDOW” function.

 

 

WIDE1

<SMPTE-C> SMPTE-C standard

 

 

WIDE2

<EBU>

EBU standard

 

 

WIDE3

<ITU-709> ITU-R BT. 709 standard

 

 

<WIDE1>

Sets the gamma curve to 2.2 in wide color gamut (using

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe color space) mode.

 

 

<WIDE2>

Sets the gamma curve to 1.8 in wide color gamut (using

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe color space) mode.

 

 

<WIDE3>

Sets the gamma curve to 2.6 in wide color gamut (using D-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinema color space) mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLOR TEMP.

USER0 - 63*5

Selects color temperature. Both the main window and sub-window can

 

D93

be set up in the split-screen display of the “TWO WINDOW” function.

 

D65

<USER 0 - 63> Adjustable settings 0 - 63 (equivalent to a color

 

D56

 

 

 

 

temperature range of 3,000 - 9,300K)

 

VAR1

<D93> Equivalent to a color temperature of 9,300K

 

VAR2

<D65> Equivalent to a color temperature of 6,500K

 

VAR3

<D56> Equivalent to a color temperature of 5,600K

 

 

<VAR1> WB adjustment mode*4

<VAR2> WB adjustment mode*4

 

 

<VAR3> WB adjustment mode*4

 

 

 

USER20 is approximately 5000 K and USER33 is approximately 6300 K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARPNESS

HIGH*3

Selects the width of outline correction edge. Both the main window

MODE*2

LOW

and sub-window can be set up in the split-screen display of the “TWO

 

 

WINDOW” function.

 

 

 

<HIGH> Thin edge

<LOW> Wide edge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARPNESS H*2

0 - 30*3

Sets horizontal outline correction. The item display moves to the lower

 

 

part of the screen during adjustment. Both the main window and sub-

 

 

window can be set up in the split-screen display of the “TWO

 

 

WINDOW” function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHARPNESS V*2

0 - 30*3

Sets vertical outline correction. The item display moves to the lower

 

 

part of the screen during adjustment. Both the main window and sub-

 

 

window can be set up in the split-screen display of the “TWO

 

 

WINDOW” function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1

Changes are not reflected to a still image in the main window in the split-screen display of the “TWO WINDOW”

 

function.

 

*2

These functions are not available when “RGB-COMP.” under “YPBPR/RGB” or “DVI-COMP.” under “DVI-D” is

 

selected in the “INPUT SELECT” menu (

page 36). The gamma curve is set to STANDARD when “RGB-

 

COMP” or “DVI-COMP” is selected. Selecting WIDE1 to 3 for “COLOR SPACE” produces the gamma curve

 

fixed to that “COLOR SPACE.”

 

*3

The following sharpness values are available and the settings for the selected input signal is displayed.

 

Adjustment status during selection appears at the bottom right of the screen.

 

1) VIDEO system input (VIDEO) (the factory defaults are SHARPNESS MODE: LOW and SHARPNESS H/V: 0)

 

2) HD for any other input (the factory defaults are SHARPNESS MODE: HIGH and SHARPNESS H/V: 0).

 

3) SD for any other input (the factory defaults are SHARPNESS MODE: LOW and SHARPNESS H/V: 0).

*4

Selecting “VAR1”, “VAR2” and “VAR3” engages the WB adjustment mode ( page 28).

*5

To select USER0 - 63,

 

 

1) Press [ENTER] (“USER” changes to blue).

2) Use [ , ] to select 0 - 63 and press [ENTER].

*7

Factory default setting: SMPTE-C (U.S.A. and Canada), EBU (other countries)

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Contents Panasonic Broadcast BT-LH2550 Menu Information Picture/volume adjusting menu Input signal statusSharpness display Audio level meter display Function displayMenu display Closed Caption CC display Time Code display TCEnter Menu operationsPhase Chroma Picture/volume adjusting menu operationsBright Light Backlight Volume Saving user data Loading user data User DataMain Menu Menu configurationMarker Sub menu Setting DescriptionMarker BACK*2GPI PRESET2*5 GPI PRESET1*5Marker TYPE*4*6 Cross HatchVista marker, Cnsco marker Marker typesArea marker Center markerMain Menu Video Config ANAMO*2*8 MONO*2SD ASPECT*2 SCAN*2Color TEMP.*1 ResetGain RED Gain GreenSystem Config RXD TXD DTR DSR GND RTS CTS Equipment required for calibrationRESET*2 Performing Auto Calibration Reset operationAuto CALIBRATION*1Function FunctionAuto Setup HV DelayGamma Select SD AspectBlue only AutosetupSUB Input SEL Audio Level MeterEnable DisableGPI GPI ControlInput Select Phase AUTOSETUP*1Clock WXGA/XGAAudio Display Setup Normal screen TWO Window function 1920 1280 640 960 TWO Window sizeMain window HD and sub-window SD PAL NtscDVI-COMP Hourmeter ControlList of setting restrictions available, × not available Chroma Bright

BT-LH2550 specifications

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