Features - Sony Trimaster BVM-L170 Operation Manual

Features

The BVM-L170 is 17-inch LCD Video Monitor. This is
suitable for television stations or video production houses,
where precise image reproduction is required.
The BVM-L170 features flat panel and "TRIMASTER*",
which is a new technology developed for three elements,
"accurate color reproduction", "precision imaging" and
"quality picture consistency," that are in demand for
professional use. "TRIMASTER" decreases the viewing
difference that occurs due to the individuality of each
panel. Also, the BVM-L170 realizes the high picture
quality and high-trust required for the master monitor by
the color management system with its wide color gamut
device, high-resolution/precise gradation display,
animation improvement technology and signal processing
of high accuracy/calibration/feedback system.
* TRIMASTER is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
17-inch LCD panel developed for the BVM-L170
The 17-inch (16.52 inch) LCD panel was developed for the
BVM-L170 and supports the full HD signal.
It offers a 10-bit driver, high-speed response, high
resolution and high color gradation.
Backlight system by LED with high-purity
technology
High-purity LEDs enable the wider color space. The
precision backlight system also incorporates a uniformity
control function and a color feedback system.
12-bit precision display engine for professional
use
The panel is equipped with a unique signal process engine
developed for the professional use monitor. This engine
incorporates 12-bit output accuracy at each process, and
provides a high-quality I/P conversion algorithm, scaling
processing, panel driving and a highly accurate color
management system.
Multi color space
A backlight system with high-precision technology and
color management system which uses the unique 3D LUT
(Look Up Table) reproduces the color space that complies
with the broadcast standard ITU-R BT.709, EBU and
SMPTE-C accurately. A wider color space* allows digital
cinema reproductions.
* The RGB chromaticity of SMPTE RP 431-2 is not
covered in full.
High-quality I/P conversion processing
A high-quality picture near the original one, in which
jagged lines and conversion errors are decreased by
detecting the feature of the picture inside the subdivided
block and processing properly, is reproduced.
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The signal delay is decreased by judging the animation or
still picture from the past video signal. Film cadence
processing, which converts the signal composed of 2-2·2-
3·2-3-3-2 pull down to the I/P signal closely following the
original, is also selectable.
Interlace display mode
The interlace signal is displayed as the interlace picture by
inserting the black line without I/P conversion processing.
A picture faithful to the original signal and with the same
feel as a CRT is gained.
For setting the display, see "Selecting Display Mode" on
page 88.
Black frame insertion display mode
Monitor blur caused by the holding-type display of the
LCD is decreased by blinking the backlight in
synchronization with the LCD display frame in double
frame rate (100/120Hz) operation of the LCD panel.
For setting the display, see "Selecting Display Mode" on
page 88.
Available to a multi signal format
The monitor supports various input signals such as 720 ×
576/50i to 1920 × 1080/50P, 60P, digital cinema (D-Cine)
2048 × 1080/24P and variable computer signals up to
1920 × 1080. A DVI-D (HDCP correspondence), HDMI*
(HDCP correspondence) and four option slots are equipped
as the interface and the monitor supports HD-SDI, Dual-
link HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, SD-SDI, RGB, YPbPr, Y/C and
composite signal input.
* HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
HD frame capture function
The frame of the 3G/HD-SDI input signal is captured and
saved as a picture file in the "Memory Stick". This is used
to confirm the color tone and picture angle of the current
scene and recorded scene by using the multi display
(Picture&Picture) function.
* As the frame of the input signal is captured, the data and
marker set by the monitor is not reflected.
For the operation, see "Capturing the Picture of the HD
Signal (HD Frame Capture)" on page 94.
Multi display function
Two kinds of input signals are output on the monitor. You
can select from side by side, wipe, butterfly and blending
mode. This is useful for adjusting the color or comparing
two pictures.
For the operation, see "Displaying Two Signals on One
Screen (Picture&Picture)" on page 91.