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(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. In the event of a malfunction or when maintenance is necessary, consult an authorized Sony dealer. Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. The United States,...
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For the Customers in the USA 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.
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Confier l’entretien de cet appareil exclusivement à un personnel qualifié. Dans le cas d’une défaillance ou de nécessité d’entretien, consulter un revendeur Sony autorisé. Cet appareil contient des substances susceptibles de causer une pllution de l’environnement si elles sont éliminées de façon non conforme.
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Fachpersonal. Sollten am Gerät Probleme auftreten oder eine Wartung erforderlich werden, wenden Sie sich an einen autorisierten Sony -Händler. Dieses Gerät enthält Substanzen, die bei unsachgemäßer Entsorgung die Umwelt belasten. Bitten wenden Sie sich an unsere nächste Niederlassung oder an Ihr Umweltschutzamt, wenn Sie das Gerät entsorgen...
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Nel caso di malfunzionamenti o di necessarie riparazioni dell’apparecchio, consultare un rivenditore autorizzato Sony. Questo apparecchio contiene sostanze che possono inquinare l’ambiente se non vengono smaltite con le dovute cautele. Per informazioni sulle normative in caso...
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únicamente a personal especializado. En caso de mal funcionamiento o cuando sea necesario el servicio de mantenimiento, consulte a su proveedor Sony. Esta unidad contiene sustancias que pueden contaminar el medio ambiente si no se desecha adecuadamente. Póngase en contacto con nuestro departamento de representatión más próximo o con el departamento local...
Table of Contents Precaution ... 12 On Safety ... 12 On Installation ... 12 Handling the LCD Screen ... 12 About the Fluorescent Tube ... 12 On Cleaning ... 12 On Repacking ... 12 On Mounting on a Rack ... 12 On Fan Error ...
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer. On Fan Error The fan for cooling the unit is built in. When the “FAN ERROR” message is displayed, turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony dealer.
Use the light intercepting hood, connector protector and carrying handle (optional Sony VF-509 monitor ENG kit) for outdoor use. Rack mount monitors The LMD-9050, LMD-9030 and LMD-9020 can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack using an optional rack mounting bracket MB-525.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel a Tally lamp You can check the status of the monitor by the color of the tally lamp. The tally lamp lights in red, green or amber according to the input signals. b APERTURE control Adjusts the picture sharpness.
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ENTER button Press to confirm a selected item on the menu. i POWER switch and indicator Press to turn on the power. The indicator lights in green. Press again to turn off the power. The indicator lights in amber in power saving mode. j Stand You can set the monitor display in 90 degrees by using the stand...
Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items Item Video, Y/C CONTRAST* BRIGHT* CHROMA* PHASE* a(NTSC) APERTURE COLOR TEMP V SHARPNESS MATRIX* × COMP LEVEL × NTSC SETUP a(NTSC) GAMMA EXT SYNC × SCAN ASPECT MARKER BLUE ONLY MONO POWER SAVING *1 Adjustment of SUB CONTROL is the same. *2 When a component signal (480/60I or 480/60P) is input and the COMP LEVEL is set to SMPTE, this can be switchable.
Rear Panel LMD-9020 LINE A LINE B VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN RGB/COMPONENT B/PB R/PR AUDIO AUDIO OUT HEADPHONES EXT SYNC PARALLEL REMOTE AUDIO IN a LINE A IN/OUT connectors Input connectors for a Y/C separate signal and for a composite video signal, their loop-through output connectors and input connector for an audio signal.
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EXT SYNC IN (external sync) connectors (BNC) When this unit operates on an external sync signal, connect the reference signal from a sync generator to this connector. Press the EXT SYNC button to use the sync signal through this connector. Note When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc.
Installing to the Rack Up to two models are installed by using the Mount Bracket MB-525 (optional). Power Sources Attaching the AC Adaptor or Battery Pack Attaching Removing Notes • Use the supplied AC adaptor for the LMD-9050, LMD-9030 and LMD-9020 only. It is dangerous to use the AC adaptor for models other than these.
Connecting the AC Power Cord Attach the AC adaptor to the monitor, and then connect the supplied AC power cord. AC power cord (supplied) AC plug holder (supplied) Attach the AC plug holder to the AC power cord, and connect it to the AC IN connector so that the cord does not come loose.
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LMD-9050/9030 APERTURE BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE CONTRAST VOLUME RESET RGB/ BLUE LINE A LINE B COMPONENT SDI-1 SDI-2 SYNC SCAN ASPECT MARKER ONLY MONO LMD-9020 APERTURE BRIGHT CHROMA PHASE CONTRAST VOLUME RESET RGB/ BLUE LINE A LINE B COMPONENT SYNC SCAN ASPECT MARKER ONLY MONO...
Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of seven languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese) for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. When JAPAN is selected in the default setting, the language is automatically set to when the other area is selected, it is automatically set to ENGLISH (English).
Using the Menu The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings such as picture control, input setting, set setting change, etc. You can also change the menu language displayed in the on-screen menu. To change the menu language, see “Selecting the Menu Language”...
To reset items that have been adjusted Pressing the RESET button while you are adjusting any of the menu items resets the menu item to the previous setting. Adjustment Using the Menus Adjustment Using the Menus Items The screen menu of this monitor consists of the following items.
REMOTE PARALLEL 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 4 PIN 6 PIN 7 PIN 8 PIN KEY INHIBIT KEY INHIBIT Adjusting and Changing the Settings STATUS menu The STATUS menu is used to display the current status of the unit. The following items are displayed: S TAT U S ( 1 / 2 ) R r xxxxx F O R M AT...
Submenu Setting SUB CONTROL The adjustment range of the CONTRAST, BRIGHT, CHROMA and PHASE controls is adjusted precisely. • CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture contrast. • BRIGHT: Adjusts the picture brightness. • CHROMA: Adjusts color intensity. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity.
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Submenu Setting MARKER When the frame of the film is displayed on the screen, select the aspect ratio according to the film. • When 16:9 aspect ratio is selected with the ASPECT button You can select from among 4:3, 15:9, 14:9, 13:9, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 1.85:1 &...
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Scan display Input ZEROSCAN SD signal HD signal Adjustment Using the Menus Output NORMAL SCAN UNDER SCAN (5% OVERSCAN) ZOOM...
REMOTE PARALLEL menu Select the PARALLEL REMOTE connector pins for which you want to change the function. You can assign various functions to 1 to 4 pins and 6 to 8 pins. The following lists the functions you can assign to the pins.
Troubleshooting This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support. • The display is colored in green or purple t Select the correct input by pressing RGB or COMPONENT button.
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EXT SYNC input BNC type (1), 0.3 to 4 Vp-p ± bipolarity ternary or negative polarity binary SDI (HD/D1-SDI) input (for LMD-9050) SDI (D1-SDI) input (for LMD-9030) SDI is not available for LMD-9020. SDI IN-1/SDI IN-2 Sampling frequency D1-SDI: Y/R-Y/B-Y 13.5 MHz HD-SDI: Y/P 74.25 MHz Quantization...
Pin assignment PARALLEL REMOTE terminal Modular connector (8-pin) Pin number Functions Designating LINE A input signal Designating LINE B input signal Designate COMPONENT input signal Designate SDI 1 input signal (for LMD-9050/ 9030)/setting tally lamp Green ON/OFF (LMD-9020) Setting tally lamp Red ON/OFF. Selecting zero scan Selecting aspect ratio 16:9 You can allocate functions using the REMOTE...
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Video signal formats The unit is applicable to the following signal formats. Total Active System lines lines 575/50I (PAL) 480/60I (NTSC) 576/50P 480/60P 1080/24PsF 1125 1080 1080/50I 1125 1080 1035/60I 1125 1035 1080/60I 1125 1080 720/60P 720/50P *1The signal format is displayed as 1080/48I on the screen.
Dimensions 101 (4) 15.2 Front 216 (8 Dimensions Rear Side 107.5 (4 66.5 142 (5 17.5 * The illustrations above are of the LMD-9050. 11.5˚ Unit: mm (inches)