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A look into LUMA Series vs. consumer LCD displays
While the performance of consumer LCD displays
can be mistakenly perceived as close to that of
the professional LUMA Series monitors, there are
drastic differences between the two, which must
clearly be understood.
This section compares the fundamental
differences between the LUMA Series monitors
LUMA Series vs. home LCD TVs - Interface flexibility
The ability to accept different input formats cannot
be overlooked in any professional application.
This is because using interface converters can
result in a higher-priced and awkward system
configuration.
LUMA monitors are designed for operations
today, and for DTV operations tomorrow. The
LUMA Series offers models that can accept
Table 4-1. LUMA Series Interface Flexibility
Composite
Y/C
RGB
Component
SD-SDI
HD-SDI
DV
VGA
* The LMD-2010 and LMD-1410 do not offer SDI input.
Figure 4-1. Separate Type LUMA monitor Connector Panel
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Product Information Manual Sony Professional LCD Monitors
A look into LUMA Servies vs. consumer LCD displays
Separate Type LUMA Monitors
Option
Standard
BKM-
BKM-
220D
243HS
with home LCD TVs and PC LCD displays. It
discusses several important design
considerations made in the LUMA Series, critical
for professional video monitoring, and how they
offer added value over less-expensive consumer
LCD displays.
almost any SD or HD video format, both analog
and digital.
These include composite NTSC and PAL,
component 480/60i and 575/50i, progressive
480/60P and 575/50P, and high-definition
1080/50i, 1080/60i, 720/60P, and 720/50P. The
LUMA Series can also accept 1080/24PsF and
1080/25PsF.
One-piece Type
LUMA Monitors
*
Option
Standard
BKM-
BKM-
255DV
320D
Handheld
Type
Multi-display Type
LUMA
LUMA Monitors
Monitor
Option
Standard
Standard
BKM-
320D
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