Features - Sony LMD-1541W Operating Instructions Manual

Features

The LMD-2341W (23.0-type), LMD-2041W (20.0-
type) or LMD-1541W (15.3-type) is a multiple format
LCD monitor for broadcast or business use featuring a
precise image and high performance. It supports digital/
analog main broadcast signals and HDMI
equipped with functions for monitor wall viewing in a
studio or a broadcasting van.
1)
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States
and other countries.
High brightness LCD panel
Because of its precise image, wide viewing angle
technology and high-speed response, a lifelike color
image can be reproduced.
Concise and lightweight monitor housing
Designed to be lightweight, durable and compact with a
narrow bezel, the aluminum housing is suitable for
mounting on a wall or rack. It lightens the load on your
broadcasting van and saves space.
External remote function
The input signal is selected (or various items adjusted)
by the serial (Ethernet) remote function. Up to 32
monitors and control units (max. 4) can be connected by
the Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connection
and controlled remotely on the network. You can control
individual monitors or monitor groups simply by
entering the monitor ID or group ID number. You can
also execute the same operation on all connected
monitors, or put all connected monitors into the same
setup and adjustment state.
For more information, see SERIAL REMOTE of the
REMOTE menu on page 36.
Refer to the Operation Manual of the BKM-15R/16R
Monitor Control Unit (optional).
IMD (in-monitor display)
With the external remote function, image source names
and tally information are displayed on the screen.
For more information, see IMD (in-monitor display)
SETTING on page 28.
Input signal waveform, audio level, and
vectorscope display
The input signal waveform, the audio level (embedded
audio only), or the vectorscope can be displayed.
For more information, see "WFM/ALM/VECTOR
(waveform monitor, audio level meter, and vectorscope)
SETTING" on page 29.
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Features
Timecode display
Timecode superimposed on SDI signals is displayed on
the screen.
For more information, see T/C (time code) DISPLAY
SETTING on page 27.
I/P mode select
The desired I/P mode for interlace signal can be selected
1) for your purpose.
, and comes
For more information, see SYSTEM SETTING on
page 26.
Color space function
You can select any of three color space settings
(SMPTE-C/EBU/ITU-R BT.709).
Selecting marker/scan display
Various items for broadcast use can be displayed. The
center marker, safe area marker, aspect marker or
display size (scan), etc., are displayed by selecting
according to use.
For more information, see MARKER SETTING on
page 27, and see SCAN of FUNCTION BUTTON
SETTING on page 31.
Scan setting /native display
When video signals are input, you can set the display
size to 0% scan (normal), 5% over scan (over) or zoom
mode (full screen).
A native display function that maps the pixel of the
signal to the panel in one-to-one mode is also equipped.
Scaling to correct the screen aspect ratio is done to the
horizontal direction of SD signals with non-square
pixels (number of horizontal pixels of the signal system
is 720 or 1440) or 640 × 480 SD signal of HDMI video.
Camera focus
This function sharpens the edges of the image more than
the amount set by the upper limit of the aperture value in
the USER CONTROL menu.
This is convenient for focusing with the camera. This
function also colors the focused part of an image,
providing fast and exact focusing.
Closed caption
The EIA/CEA-608 and EIA/CEA-708 standard closed
caption signals superimposed on an SDI signal are
displayed.
Key inhibit function
You can inhibit a key function to prevent missing an
operation.
Illuminated control panel
The characters that represent the names of the buttons on
the control panel can be illuminated, so it is visible in the
dark. The brightness of the LED has two levels, and
varies according to the ambient light.