Sony TRIMASTER EL PVM-X550/WC Operating Instructions Manual

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PVM-X550

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Page 1 4-593-980-15(1) Professional Video Monitor Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. PVM-X550 Software Version 2.0 © 2016 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 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.
Page 3 occurs, falling or overturning of the unit may cause which case the user will be required to correct the injury or electrical shock. interference at his own expense. The following is an example of countermeasures. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not Attach screws with hooks (commercially available) to expressly approved in this manual could void your the VESA mount holes on the rear panel of the unit.
Page 4 Utilisez l’appareil uniquement avec le For the customers in the U.S.A. chariot, le support, le trépied ou la table SONY LIMITED WARRANTY - Please visit http:// indiqué par le fabricant ou vendu avec www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important l’appareil. Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, information and complete terms and conditions of faites attention lorsque vous déplacez le chariot et...
Page 5 AVERTISSEMENT :CET AVERTISSEMENT la garantie limitée de Sony applicable à ce produit. S’ A PPLIQUE AUX ÉTATS-UNIS UNIQUEMENT. En cas d’utilisation aux États-Unis, utilisez le cordon d’alimentation RÉPERTORIÉ...
Page 6 Netzstecker muss mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts For kunder i Danmark befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen Wandsteckdose Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med verbunden werden. Wenn während des Betriebs eine jord, som giver forbindelse til stikproppens jord. Funktionsstörung auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw.
Page 7 несмотря на то, что само устройство может быть Пример: (2013-01) выключено. 2013: означает год 01: означает месяц При установке необходимо обеспечить монтажное Номинальные значения: см. стр. 42 данного пространство, достаточное для вентиляции и руководства. обслуживания. Размеры, вес: см. стр. 53 данного руководства. ...
Page 8 Caution This unit is heavy. Make sure to unpack and move the  unit with two or more people. Firmly grip the bottom of this unit as shown below.  Інформація для споживачів в Україні. Обладнання відповідає вимогам: – Технічного регламенту обмеження використання деяких...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precaution ............. 10 On Safety ..............10 On Installation ............10 Connecting to Other Devices ......10 Handling the Screen ..........10 On Burn-in .............10 On a Long Period of Use ........11 On High Brightness Display .........11 On the Surface of the Unit ........11 On Long Periods of Continuous Use ....11 Handling and Maintenance of the Screen ..11 On Dew Condensation .........12...
Page 10: Precaution
Handling the Screen Precaution  The OLED panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small On Safety proportion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing.
Page 11: On A Long Period Of Use
 Reduce the brightness  Follow RECOMMENDATION ITU-R BT.1702 Reduce the brightness as much as possible or reduce “Guidance for the reduction of photosensitive the input signal level when you do not use the display. epileptic seizures caused by television” or other Turn off the power when not in use guidelines when using.
Page 12: On Dew Condensation
On Fan Error The unit has a built in fan for cooling. When the fan stops and the  (Power) indicator blinks in red, turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony dealer. Precaution...
Page 13: Location And Function Of Parts And Controls
If the yellow light persists after performing Panel  Calibration more than a few times, contact an MENU button authorized Sony dealer. When the on-screen menu is not displayed, press the button to display the menu. Press again to clear the  STATUS indicator menu.
Page 14 When the top of the menu screen is displayed, press the button to clear the menu. Press the button while adjusting If an error display appears, refer to Sony qualified service the menu and the value of the item personnel.
Page 15 Power button Numeric buttons Button Operations Button Operations MONITOR Switches the operating mode of the 0 button Press the button to perform Panel switch monitor. Calibration. Press the button for the sleep mode Press the button to display the when the monitor is in the operating confirmation screen and press the 0 mode.
Page 16: Input Signals And Adjustable/Setting Items
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Input signal Item SDI 1/2 4K SDI 1/2 2K HDMI YCbCr YCbCr YCbCr       × × APERTURE       × × CHROMA     ...
Page 17: Quad View Functions And Adjustable/Setting Items
Quad View Functions and Adjustable/Setting Items Function Item Quad View Common setting for four views Individual setting for each view   APERTURE   CHROMA  × BRIGHT  × CONTRAST  × User Preset  × Color Temp. ...
Page 18: Rear Panel
Rear Panel  LAN (10/100) connector электропроводки периферических устройств, Connect to the Sony Monitor Control Unit BKM-16R or которые, возможно, имеют чрезмерно высокое BKM-17R by using a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN напряжение. Соблюдайте инструкции, cable (shielded type, optional). предписанные для порта. Для избежания неисправностей, вызванных...
Page 19: Attaching The Monitor Stand
Outputs the signal that is input to the SDI 1 IN Attaching the Monitor connector when the SDI 1 IN connector signal is displayed. The  to  connectors output the signal that is input Stand to the corresponding SDI IN connector. Outputs the signal that is input to the SDI 2 IN connector when the SDI 2 IN connector signal is Place the monitor facing down on a soft cloth.
Page 20: Connecting The Ac Power Cord
Connecting the AC Power Connecting the HDMI Cord cable Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on Remove the two screws on the both sides of the the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder HDMI IN connector. (supplied) to the AC power cord.
Page 21: Using The Menu
Press the / button to select the item, then press Using the Menu the ENTER button. The item to be changed is displayed in yellow. If the menu consists of multiple pages, press the /  button to go to the desired menu page. The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings such as picture Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
Page 22: Switching The Input Signal
Switching the Input Signal Protection of the Setting Values You can switch input signals (SDI1 4K, SDI1 2K, SDI2 4K, SDI2 2K, or HDMI) that are compatible to each You can protect the setting values of the color input connector of this unit by using the ASSIGN 1/2 temperature for [User1] and the User Preset for [User buttons on the side panel of this unit or the numeric Preset1] using [Password Lock].
Page 23: Adjustment Using The Menus
[Assign Button Setting] Adjustment Using the [Audio Setting] [SDI Audio Setting] Menus [Internal Signal Setting] [Internal Signal] [Pattern] [Gamut Marker Setting] Items [Gamut Marker] [Target] The screen menu of this monitor consists of the [Type] following items. [Area and Aspect Marker Setting] [Marker Preset] [Time Code Setting] [Status] (the items indicate the current...
Page 24: [User Preset Setting] Menu
 [RGB/YCC Range]  [RGB/YCC Range] [Input Setting] [Color Depth]   [Native Scan] [Colorimetry]   [Flicker Free]  Page 4 Page 2  [Model Name]  [User Preset]  [Serial No.] [Color Temp.] [Software Version]   [Contrast] [FPGA1/2/3 Version] ...
Page 25: [Color Temp.] Menu
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Color Temp.] Select the color temperature to be used [Copy From] Copies the other User Preset data to the in the selected User Preset. selected User Preset. The appropriate [D65] settings are saved in [Default(D65)] for ...
Page 26: [User Configuration] Menu
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Copy From] Select from the following items to copy [LED Brightness] Selects the brightness of the indicator’s the white balance data of the selected LED of the buttons, power switch, etc. color temperature. [High]: The level of the LED ...
Page 27 Calibration a few times, it may be every two seconds. Before the due to a failure. Contact an screen saver starts up, the authorized Sony dealer. STATUS indicator flashes every It is recommended to perform Panel  second to notify users that the Calibration once a week since it is screen saver will start up.
Page 28 [Input Setting] Submenu Setting [Input] Set the input connector of the SDI 4K signal. [Input1,2,3&4]: Select to use SDI IN  , SDI IN , SDI IN , and SDI IN  with Quad Link. [Input1&2]: Select to use SDI IN  ...
Page 29 Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Transfer Matrix] Select the transfer matrix from the Follow RECOMMENDATION ITU-  following: R BT.1702 “Guidance for the [ITU-R BT.709] reduction of photosensitive epileptic  [ITU-R BT.2020] seizures caused by television” or  Set the following depending on the other guidelines to use.
Page 30 OETF: provided by ARIB STD-B67 Submenu Setting OOTF: System gamma = 1.2 (System gamma is applied [Interface Format] Displays the interface format of the 2K for RGB.) input. [Single-Link 3G/HD-SDI]: For  [SDI1 2K/HD Input Setting] / [SDI2 2K/HD Input Single Link.
Page 31 Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Color Space] Select the color space from the You can check the bright portions  following: exceeding the displayable brightness [ITU-R BT.709] of the unit by decreasing the  [EBU] contrast.  [SMPTE-C]  In the HDR display, the screen saver ...
Page 32  used as the reference monitor in the S-Log3 Live HDR set in the menu. workflow which Sony advocates. Displays the S-Log3 [RGB Range] When [RGB/YCC Range Auto] is set to input signal adding the system gamma. [Off] and the signal is RGB, select from...
Page 33 Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Transfer Matrix] Select the transfer matrix from the Follow RECOMMENDATION ITU-  following: R BT.1702 “Guidance for the [ITU-R BT.709] reduction of photosensitive epileptic  [ITU-R BT.2020] seizures caused by television” or  Set the following depending on the other guidelines to use.
Page 34 [Blue Only] Submenu Setting Press the button to eliminate the red and green signals. [HDMI Format] Only the blue signal is displayed as an apparent [HDMI Signal Change the setting to receive images in monochrome picture on the screen. This facilitates Format] a high-resolution HDMI signal or a...
Page 35 [Marker] [Audio Setting] Press the button to display the aspect marker, area marker 1, area marker 2 or center marker with the selected marker preset setting. [Aspect Marker] Press the button to display the aspect marker. [Area Marker1] Press the button to display area marker 1. [Area Marker2] Press the button to display area marker 2.
Page 36 [Gamut Marker Setting] [Marker Preset] Displays the selected marker preset data. [Aspect Marker Setting] Submenu Setting [Gamut Marker] Turns the gamut marker [On]/[Off]. The zebra pattern can be displayed for Submenu Setting the signal outside of the targeted color space while [ITU-R BT.2020] is selected [Aspect Marker] Sets whether or not to display the aspect for [Color Space].
Page 37 Submenu Setting [H Position] Sets the horizontal position of the marker at the top left corner of the image display area as the starting point when [Flexible Area Marker] is selected in [Area Marker1 Mode]. You can select a position from between [0] to [4095]. [V Position] Sets the vertical position of the marker at the top left corner of the image...
Page 38 Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Type] Sets the display mode of the center Note marker. You can select from [Type1], [Type2], When [Safe Area Marker] is selected in or [Type3]. [Area Marker1 Mode], the size of the [Type1]  area differs depending on the [Aspect Mode] setting.
Page 39 Submenu Setting Submenu Setting [Transparency] Sets the background transparency of the [Screen A Setting] to Select the Input Setting. time code display. [Screen D Setting] [Black]: The background becomes  Input Setting black. [SDI 2K/HD In. Setting1]  [Half]: The background becomes ...
Page 40: [Serial Remote] Menu
[Controller] Sets the controller setting. Note [Network Setting] [IP Address]: Sets the IP address.  If you forget the password, refer to Sony [Subnet Mask]: Sets the subnet mask.  qualified service personnel. ([255.255.255.000]) [Default Gateway]: Sets the default ...
Page 41: Connecting The Sdi Signals
Connector Input signal Connecting the SDI SDI IN  Mapping signal of Sub image 4 (lower- right screen) Signals Single Link 3G/HD-SDI, Dual Link 3G/HD-SDI, and Quad Link 3G/HD-SDI signals can be input to the SDI 1 IN and SDI 2 IN connectors of this unit. Signals up to 4-channel Single Link 3G/HD-SDI signals, signals up to 2-channel Dual Link 3G/HD-SDI signals, or 1-channel Quad Link 3G/HD-SDI signals can be...
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Check if the ventilation slots or vents are blocked with 100 cd/m (User Preset1 – User something such as dust. Preset5) In this case, refer to Sony qualified service personnel. 48 cd/m (User Preset XYZ) Color is not displayed correctly  Check the ...
Page 43: Available Signal Formats
AC 100 V to 240 V, 5.7 A to 2.3 A, 50/  Always verify that the unit is operating properly 60 Hz before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR Power consumption DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT Approx. 500 W (max.) NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR Approx.
Page 44 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2   1280 × 720/50P 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit   1280 × 720/30P 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit   1280 × 720/25P 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit ...
Page 45 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   1920 × 1080/24PsF 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit ...
Page 46 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   1920 × 1080/60I Level A/Level B-DL 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit...
Page 47 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   2048 × 1080/30P Level A/Level B-DL 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit...
Page 48 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   2048 × 1080/50P Level A/Level B-DL 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit...
Page 49 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   3840 × 2160/30P Level A/Level B-DL Square/2SI 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit...
Page 50 Signal System Signal Structure SDI 1 SDI 2 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit   4096 × 2160/24P Level A/Level B-DL Square/2SI 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 10bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 10bit...
Page 51 Signal System Signal Structure HDMI 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12/10/8bit  1920 × 1080/50P 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12/10/8bit 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12/10/8bit  1920 × 1080/30P 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12/10/8bit 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB)
Page 52 Signal System Signal Structure HDMI 3) 5) 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 12/10/8bit  1) 2) 3) 4) 4096 × 2160/24P 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 12/10/8bit 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 12bit 4 : 4 : 4 (RGB) 8bit 4 : 4 : 4 (YCbCr) 8bit ...
Page 53: Dimensions
Side Dimensions Front Unit: mm (inches) Mass: Approx. 22.9 kg (50 lb 7.8 oz) Rear * Length of M6 screws (rear) 4-M6 hole Monitor cabinet Attached object Screw ) to 9 ( * The specification of the screw is for the VESA mount.
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