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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your WARNING Sony dealer regarding this product. When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the Model No.
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In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. listening at excessive sound pressure levels. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR this device must accept any interference received, USA ONLY.
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Cadmium - 0.01 weight %, except of exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the aforesaid Rule. For the customers in the U.S.A. SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http:// www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important information and complete terms and conditions of Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.
Table of Contents Precaution ............6 On Safety ..............6 On Installation ............6 Handling the Screen ..........6 On Burn-in ...............6 On a Long Period of Use .........6 Handling and Maintenance of the Screen ....7 On Dew Condensation ...........7 On Repacking ............7 Disposal of the Unit ..........7 Location and Function of Parts and Controls ............
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.
Handling and Maintenance of the Screen The surface of the screen is specially coated to reduce image reflection. Make sure to observe the following points as improper maintenance procedures may impair the screen’s performance. In addition, the screen is vulnerable to damage. Do not scratch or knock against it using a hard object.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel Speaker F3 button: [Chroma] The audio signal selected with the input select button is F4 button: [Scan] output in stereo sound. F5 button: [Marker] The outputting audio can be changed in [Audio Setting] F6 button: [Volume] (page 23) of the [User Configuration] menu.
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DC voltage range is appropriate. If an error display appears when using the unit with AC input, or with DC input within the appropriate DC voltage range, refer to a Sony qualified service personnel. Error display Symptom...
When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc. the Note picture may be disturbed. We recommend using the Use an HDMI cable bearing the High-Speed logo (Sony TBC (time base corrector). product recommended). AUDIO input and output connectors (stereo mini ...
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CAUTION Pin number Functions For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral – (GND) device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. + (DC 12 V to 17 V) Pin assignment ...
Removing the Monitor Connecting the AC Power Stand (Pre-Attached) Cord To install the monitor on a rack, remove the bottom Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on stand as follows. the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder (supplied) to the AC power cord.
Initial settings Using the Menu When you turn on the unit for the first time after The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for purchasing it, select the language you wish to use. You making various adjustments and settings such as picture can select the language from among English, French, control, input setting, set setting change, etc.
Turn the menu selection control to select the item, Protection of the Setting then press the menu selection control. The item to be changed is displayed in yellow. Values If the menu consists of multiple pages, turn the menu selection control to go to the desired menu page.
[Focus Mode] Adjustment Using the [Frequency] [Range] Menus [Gain] [WFM/ALM/Vector (waveform monitor, audio level meter, and vectorscope) Setting] [Display] Items [WFM/ALM/Vector] [Position] The screen menu of this monitor consists of the [Transparency] following items. [Intensity] [Line Select] [Target] [Status] (the items indicate the current [Audio Setting] settings.) [SDI Audio Setting]...
Page 2 Page 3 (for the composite signal input) Color temperature Phase Gamma V sharpness Brightness NTSC setup Contrast Chroma Shift H Aperture Shift V Backlight Page 4 Page 3 (for the SDI signal input) Model name ...
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Manual Adjustment] If you set the [Color Temp] to the [Composite Video [V Sharpness]: A crisp image can be [User1] or [User2] setting, the item Control] displayed. displayed is changed from black to When the setting is higher, the white, which means you can adjust the picture becomes even more color temperature.
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [HDMI RGB Range] Sets the black level and white level for [Language] Selects the menu or message language the RGB format of HDMI input. from among seven languages. [Auto]: Switches [Limited] or [Full] [English]: English ...
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the adjustment screen. However, the level of edge [Flip H] sharpening remains adjustable. Turn the menu selection [Flip V] control right to increase the edge sharpening, or left to [Flip H/V] decrease it. Press the button to display the reversed image. [Flip H], [Flip V] and [Flip H/V] can be assigned to each function [Side by Side] button.
[Aperture] [Marker Setting] Press the button to display the adjustment screen and sharpen the picture outline. Press again to hide the adjustment screen. However, the picture sharpness remains adjustable. Turn the menu selection control right to make the picture sharper, or left to make the picture softer.
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Transparency] Selects [Black] or [Half] (transparent) [Display] Select [On] to display the [WFM] for the background of time code display. (waveform monitor), [ALM] (audio [Black]: The background becomes level meter), or [Vector] (Vectorscope); black. Displayed image is hidden or [Off] not to display.
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Line Select] Select [On] to display the waveform of When [ALM] is selected the line assigned in [Position] below, when [WFM] is selected. Audio level [Color]: Selects the displayed line color from among [Red], [Green], [Blue], [Yellow], [White].
[On Screen Tally Setting] Submenu Setting [1Pin] to [4Pin], Selects the PARALLEL REMOTE [6Pin] to [8Pin] connector pins for which you want to change the function. You can assign various functions to pins 1 to 4 and pins 6 to 8. The following lists the functions you can assign to the pins.
30 If the internal temperature of the unit increases, minutes. the screen may become dark and the unit may turn off. In this case, refer to Sony qualified service personnel. Input SDI input connector BNC type (2)
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Always verify that the unit is operating properly Audio monitor output connector before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR Stereo mini jack (1) DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT Built-in speaker output NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR 2.0 W Stereo...
Applicable signals from PC Dimensions This unit is compatible with the following PC signals. System HDMI/DVI Front Resolution Dot clock fH (kHz) fV (Hz) (MHz) 640 × 480 25.175 31.5 1280 × 768 68.250 47.4 1280 × 1024 108.000 64.0 1360 ×...
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Side Unit: mm (inches) Mass: Approx. 5.9 kg (13 lb 0.1 oz) Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 0.6 oz) (When the monitor stand is removed) * Length of M4 screws (rear) Monitor cabinet Attached object M4 screw ) to 10 ( Torque: 1.2 ±...
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