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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. WARNING Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING Model No.____________________ When installing the unit, incorporate a readily Serial No.____________________...
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For the customers in Europe This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of For the customers in the U.S.A. Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- This equipment has been tested and found to comply 0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance...
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For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT- strømfordelingssystem. Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt För kunderna i Sverige Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag Suomessa asuville asiakkaille Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan For the customers in the USA (LMD-1541W) Lamp in this product contains mercury.
Table of Contents Precaution .............. 6 On Safety ............6 On Installation ............ 6 Handling the LCD Screen ........6 On Burn-in ............6 On a Long Period of Use ........6 On Cleaning ............7 On Moisture Condensation ......... 7 On Repacking .............
• If the unit is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a Precaution residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to normal. • The screen and the cabinet become warm during On Safety operation.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly panel blinks in green and amber for fan error indication, dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony wiping with a soft dry cloth. dealer.
Timecode display Features Timecode superimposed on SDI signals is displayed on the screen. For more information, see T/C (time code) DISPLAY SETTING on page 27. The LMD-2341W (23.0-type), LMD-2041W (20.0- type) or LMD-1541W (15.3-type) is a multiple format I/P mode select LCD monitor for broadcast or business use featuring a The desired I/P mode for interlace signal can be selected precise image and high performance.
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LMD-2041W, or an optional mounting bracket MB-534 for LMD-1541W). For more information, see “Installing on a Rack (For LMD-1541W with MB-534)” on page 16. Consult with Sony qualified personnel for wall mount installation. Monitor stand with tilt function (optional) LMD-2341W, LMD-2041W and LMD-1541W can be mounted on the optional SU-561 Monitor Stand with tilt and height adjustment.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel SDI 1 SDI 2 HDMI COMPOSITE RETURN MENU a Tally lamp COMPOSITE button: to monitor the signal through You can check the status of the monitor by the color of the COMPOSITE IN connector the tally lamp.
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If the menu is not displayed and the menu selection control is pressed, the characters that represent the names of the buttons light up. Also, the names of the function selected in FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu appear on the screen.
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Input signal Item Composite HDMI/DVI* Color B & W CONTRAST* BRIGHTNESS* × CHROMA* × × × × × × PHASE* (NTSC) APERTURE COLOR TEMP COLOR SPACE × × × × × × × AUTO CHROMA/PHASE ×...
Follow the instructions for this port. b COMPOSITE input and output connectors e SERIAL REMOTE connector (RJ-45) (BNC) Connect to the network or Sony BKM-15R/16R IN connector Monitor Control Unit by using a 10BASE-T/100BASE- Input connector for composite video signals.
f HDMI input connector Installing the Control Input connector for HDMI signals. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an Panel Cover (LMD- interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality 2341W only) digital picture and sound.
Installing the Stand (with Installing on a Rack (For the Supplied Stand) LMD-2041W with the Supplied Mounting Install the supplied stand on the bottom of the monitor Bracket) with the provided screws. You can attach a monitor to the rack by using the supplied mounting bracket.
Installing on a Rack (For Adjusting the Height of LMD-1541W with MB- the Stand (with SU-561) 534) LMD-2341W, LMD-2041W and LMD-1541W can be mounted on the optional SU-561 Monitor Stand. You You can attach a monitor to the rack by using the can adjust the height of the monitor on four levels by optional MB-534 Mounting Bracket.
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Use the screws removed in step 5 of “To remove the Remove the four screws to remove the stand stand and stand attachment bracket” (see page 17). attachment bracket. When following step 2 Use the screws supplied with SU-561. Attach the arm. Hang the hook of the bracket for using the A screw holes.
Connecting the AC Selecting the Default Power Cord Settings Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on When you turn on the unit for the first time after the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder purchasing it, select the area where you intend to use this (supplied) to the AC power cord.
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2 If LATIN AMERICA is selected: PAL&PAL-N area L A T I N A M E R I C A P A L & P A L - N A R E A Argentina A R G E N T I N A P A R A G U A Y Paraguay U R U G U A Y...
The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are Selecting the Menu displayed in yellow. Language USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING xxxxxx N T S C S E T U P : xxxxxx F O R M AT D I S P L AY: L A N G U A G E : E N G L I S H You can select one of seven languages (English, French,...
The menu icon presently selected is shown in Using the Menu yellow and setting items are displayed. USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making xxxxxx N T S C S E T U P : xxxxxx F O R M AT D I S P L AY: various adjustments and settings such as picture control,...
The menu disappears automatically if a button is not Adjustment Using the pressed for one minute. Menus About the memory of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the monitor memory. Items The screen menu of this monitor consists of the following items.
SD PIXEL MAPPING REMOTE MARKER SETTING PARALLEL REMOTE MARKER ENABLE SERIAL REMOTE MARKER SELECT CENTER MARKER KEY INHIBIT SAFETY AREA KEY INHIBIT MARKER LEVEL MARKER MAT T/C DISPLAY SETTING Adjusting and Changing the Settings FORMAT STATUS menu POSITION TRANSPARENCY The STATUS menu is used to display the current status IMD SETTING of the unit.
For the DVI input signal from PC Submenu Setting COLOR TEMP Selects the color temperature from among D65, D93 and USER setting. MANUAL If you set the COLOR TEMP to ADJUSTMENT USER setting, the item displayed is changed from black to white, which means you can adjust the color temperature.
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Submenu Setting USER CONTROL 1/3 AUTO CHROMA/ Adjusts color intensity (CHROMA) S U B C O N T R O L PHASE and tones (PHASE). C O N T R A S T : • AUTO ADJ VALUE: Selects B R I G H T N E S S : ON or OFF of the auto C H R O M A : adjustment.
USER CONFIG menu Submenu Setting The USER CONFIG menu is used for setting the I/P MODE (picture delay Selects to set the delay by the system, marker, T/C display, IMD, WFM/ALM/ minimum) picture processing to the minimum level when the interlace signal is VECTOR, focus, function button, closed caption, and input.
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting SD PIXEL MAPPING Selects SD picture size (pixels) CENTER MARKER Selects ON to display the center according to the input signal format mark of the picture and OFF not to from the COMPOSITE IN display. connector. SAFETY AREA Selects the safe area size for the When picture signals in the size...
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting TRANSPARENCY Selects BLACK or HALF TRANSPARENCY Selects BLACK or HALF for the (transparent) for the background of background of IMD. T/C display. • BLACK: The background is • BLACK: The background black. Displayed image is becomes black. Displayed hidden behind the image is hidden behind the background.
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting TALLY 2 Selects the color of tally 2 lamp WFM/ALM/ Sets the display settings for WFM/ALM/ displayed in IMD. Selecting “0 VECTOR vectorcope. (commanded color)” sets the same • WFM: Displays the wave form color as set in TSL command. monitor.
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting When VECTOR is selected TARGET Select 75 or 100. Switches the vectorscope target between 75% and 100%. Audio level Magenta (dB) OVER FOCUS SETTING Bar I USER CONFIG – FOCUS SETTING F O C U S M O D E : Yellow C O L O R : F R E Q U E N C Y:...
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CLOSED CAP. Press the button to display the closed caption. Set the Submenu Setting closed caption setting in the CLOSED CAPTION F1 BUTTON to F7 Assigns the function to the function SETTING menu (see page 33). BUTTON buttons of the front panel and turns the function on or off.
INTRA-FIELD with every press of the button (see I/P MODE on page 26). PHASE Press the button to display the adjustment screen and adjust the color tones. Press again to hide the adjustment screen. However, the color tones remain adjustable. Turn the menu selection control right to increase the green tone and turn left to increase the purple tone.
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following order (turning the control in a clockwise direction). Center Bottom Bottom (default) left right right left LMD-2341W: Note 712 × 483/ Changing input signals or formats automatically 720 × 487 (480i) 720 × 480 (480P) sets the magnified area to the center (default). 702 ×...
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting TYPE Sets the closed caption display type. SDI AUDIO SETTING Sets the audio channel when SDI • AUTO1: Select this to display signal is input. automatically 608(VBI)* • 3G/HD/SD: Selects from among when SD-SDI signal is channels CH1 to CH16, odd input, or to display channel + even channel...
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting FORCED TALLY The tally lamp function is forcibly assigned to 7 pin and 8 pin of the PARALLEL REMOTE Selects the PARALLEL REMOTE PARALLEL REMOTE connector. connector pins for which you want Selecting ON assigns tally lamp to change the function.
SERIAL REMOTE KEY INHIBIT menu Submenu Setting KEY INHIBIT K E Y I N H I B I T : SERIAL REMOTE Selects the mode to be used. • OFF: SERIAL REMOTE does not function. • ETHERNET: The monitor is controlled by the command of Ethernet.
Troubleshooting Specifications Picture Performance This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical Panel a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD support. Picture size (diagonal) • The unit cannot be operated t The key protection LMD-2341W: 584.2 mm (23 inches) function works.
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57 A peak, 0.3 A r.m.s. (240 V AC) Always verify that the unit is operating properly before (2) Inrush current after a mains use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR interruption of five seconds DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT...
Pin assignment System Compo SD/HD HDMI site PARALLEL REMOTE connector – – – 720/25p Modular connector – – – 720/30p* (8-pin) – 720/50p – 720/60p* a : Adjustable/can be set Pin number Functions – : Not adjustable/cannot be set Designating SDI 1 input signal Designating HDMI input signal *1 Compatible with 1/1.001 frame rates.
Front (with optional monitor stand SU-561) Dimensions 549.5 (2 1 LMD-2341W Front (with the supplied stand) 549.5 ( 21 320.0 (1 2 Side (with optional monitor stand SU-561) 50.0 444.0 ( 17 50.0 Rear 100 (4 ) Side (with the supplied stand) Unit: mm (inches) Mass Approx.: 100.3 (4)
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LMD-2041W Front (with optional monitor stand SU-561) Front (with the supplied stand) 482.6 (1 9 ) 482.6 (1 9) 50.0 ( 2 ) 374.0 (1 4 50.0 (2 ) 320.0 (1 2 Side (with optional monitor stand SU-561) Rear 100.2 (4) 100 ( 4) 70.2 Side (with the supplied stand)
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LMD-1541W Front (with optional monitor stand SU-562) Front (with the supplied stand) 373.2 ( 1 4 373.2 (14 216.4 (8 276.6 ( 11) 50.0 50.0 ( 2) Side (with optional monitor stand SU-562) Rear 100.4 ( 4 ) 70.4 100 ( 4) 78.3 (3 Side (with the supplied stand) 264.5 (1 0...
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Side (with optional monitor stand SU-561) Unit: mm (inches) Mass Approx.: 5.1 kg (11 lb 4.2 oz) (without a monitor stand) 5.3 kg (11 lb 11 oz) (with the supplied stand) 6.8 kg (14 lb 16 oz) (with monitor stand SU-562) 7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz) (with monitor stand SU-561) Dimensions...