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Sony Trimaster PVM-L2300 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 LCD VIDEO MONITOR PVM-L2300 OPERATION MANUAL [English] 1st Edition (Revised 1)
  • Page 2 TV studio) To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- only. 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
  • Page 3 For the customers in Norway This equipment can be connected to IT power distribution system. For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Precautions ................7 On Safety ..................7 On Installation ................7 Handling the LCD Screen ............7 On Cleaning................7 On Repacking ................8 On Rack Mounting ..............8 Features ................. 8 Options ................10 Input/Output Connector and Adaptor ........
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Menu Basic Menu Operations............31 Menu Operation Buttons............31 Displaying the Menu..............32 Setting or Adjusting in the Menu Operation......32 Entering the Channel Number ..........34 Aborting Menu Operation............34 Menu Structure ..............35 Adjustment Menu..............42 Overview...................42 Menu Function and Operation ..........42 Input Configuration Menu ...........48 Overview...................48 Menu Function and Operation ..........48 Display Setting Menu ............53...
  • Page 6 Capturing the Picture of the HD Signal (HD Frame Capture) ..........82 Displaying the Area Marker or Aspect Marker ....83 Copying the Setting or Adjustment Value to Another Monitor ..............84 Assigning the Function on the Function Button....85 Upgrading the Monitor and Controller ......

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview Chapter of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), Precautions always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously.

  • Page 8: On Repacking

    On cleaning the cabinet The PVM-L2300 is 23-inch LCD Video Monitor. This is • Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn suitable for television stations or video production houses, stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened where precise image reproduction is required.
  • Page 9 For setting the display, see “Selecting Display Mode” on For the operation, see “Displaying the Area Marker or page 77. Aspect Marker” on page 83. Black frame insertion display mode Scan selection/Native scan display function Motion blur caused by the holding-type display of the LCD You can select from under scan (–3%), normal scan (0%) is decreased by inserting the black frame between the and over scan (mask of the 5% over scan portion in the...

  • Page 10: Options

    User. BKM-16R Monitor Control Unit • Built-in test pattern for 100% white signal, 20% gray The BKM-16R is a controller of the PVM-L2300 and you signal, 0% black signal, PLUGE (Picture Line Up can control multiple monitors from one controller.

  • Page 11: Input/Output Connector And Adaptor

    Input/Output Connector and Adaptor Note The signal from the MONITOR OUT connector of the BKM-220D does not satisfy the ON-LINE signal By adding the optional input expansion adaptors, the input/ specifications. output connector panel can be assembled in a wide variety of configurations.
  • Page 12 Input adaptor BKM- BKM- BKM- BKM- 220D 227W 229X 243HS/ Input signal 244CC Number of analog inputs – – : Signal can be reproduced. (2): Two adaptors are used. For details, see “Available Signal Formats” on page 93. Options...

  • Page 13: Location And Function Of Parts

    Location and Function of Parts Front Panel 1 Tally lamp 6 OPTION B connector 2 OPERATE lamp 3 STATUS lamp 5 OPTION A connector 4 OVER RANGE lamp a Tally lamp Notes With factory settings, the tally lamp lights when pins No. 8 and No.
  • Page 14 –: Status except for error display. Error display If the error is shown, please contact your Sony representative. OVER STATUS OPERATE...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel/Left Side Panel

    Rear Panel/Left Side Panel 1 MAIN POWER switch 2 AC IN connector 3 DC 5V OUT connector 4 LAN (10/100) connector 5 NETWORK switch 6 PARALLEL REMOTE connector 7 DVI-D input connector 8 HDMI input connector 9 Input option slots a MAIN POWER switch Connect to the DC 5V/12V IN connector of the controller When turned on (?), the monitor enters operation mode.
  • Page 16 CAUTION For information about the Parallel Remote menu, see • For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral “Parallel Remote” (page 63) of the System Configuration device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this Menu. port. Follow the instructions for this port. •...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Preparations

    Preparations Chapter Environments of the Installation Location Illumination environments Viewing angle The apparent color reproduction on the monitor is greatly The ideal viewing angle is within 5 degrees (up/down/left/ affected by ambient light or glare. right) off the center of the monitor screen when the The LCD device controls the brightness by moving LCD operator views the entire monitor screen.

  • Page 18: Installing An Input Adaptor

    Insert the adaptor facing the board as shown below. Installing an Input Board Adaptor Each input adaptor can be installed in any input option slot on the side panel. Caution When you install the following input adaptors to this equipment, use those with the serial numbers given below. •...

  • Page 19: Changing The Aspect Ratio Of The Screen

    Example of Dual-link Changing the Aspect cable connection Ratio of the Screen INPUT 1 The 16:9 frame is installed at the factory. The aspect ratio INPUT 2 can be switched from 16:9 to 16:10 by removing the 16:9 frame. To display the native scan picture (×2 mode) of the 576/50i signal, or whole picture of the UXGA or WUXGA signal, remove the 16:9 frame.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Bracket

    Replace the front frame by pressing it until it clicks. Attaching the Bracket You can prevent falling of the monitor by using the supplied bracket. Remove three screws from the bracket. Attaching the 16:9 frame Remove the front frame. Replace the 16:9 frame and secure it with 10 screws. Replace the front frame by pressing it until it clicks.

  • Page 21: Connections

    Attach a piece of string, etc. to the bracket and secure Connections it to the floor or wall. Note on connecting the cable to the DC 5V OUT connector Be sure to plug the male connector of the cable into the DC Bracket 5V OUT connector of the monitor.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Controller (Bkm-16R)

    BKM-38H. Connecting the Controller (BKM- Or connect the output cable of the AC adaptor supplied 16R) with the controller to the DC 5V/12V IN connector of the controller. Connecting the Multiple Units with Monitor DC 5V OUT the LAN connector PEER TO PEER The controller controls up to 32 monitors.
  • Page 23 of a straight/cross cable. When the switching hub without auto selection function is used, connect the monitor and switching PEER TO PEER hub with the straight cable, and the controller and NETWORK switching hub with the cross cable. Connect the output cable on the AC adaptor supplied Set to LAN.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the Power Connecting the AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN connector on the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder (supplied) to the AC power cord. The warm-up time is more than 30 minutes, approximately. When the monitor is in standby mode As the OPERATE lamp lights in red in standby mode, press the MONITOR I/1 switch of the controller.

  • Page 25: Settings

    Settings Selecting the Area When you turn on the monitor for the first time after ENTER button purchasing it, select the area where you intend to use this monitor from among the options. UP/DOWN buttons When the area is selected, the menu item settings suitable Ent button for the selected area are applied.

  • Page 26: Setting For The Lan To Connect The Multiple Units

    If 4 Asia Except Japan is selected: After saving and reflecting the setting, you can change the setting with the menu. • Color Temp (color temperature) (page 50) • Setup Level (NTSC Setup Level: page 51, Betacam Select Area NTSC area Setup Level: page 51) Asia Except Japan •...

  • Page 27: Selecting The Monitor (Designation Of The Monitor Or Group Id Number)

    Set the NETWORK switches of the monitor and the GROUP button: Selects group connection mode. controller to LAN. The monitor of the designated group is connected remotely. The group ID number is displayed on all connected monitors when the button is held pressed. PEER TO ALL button: Selects all connection mode.

  • Page 28: Setting The Display Mode Of The Picture

    Select the channel (CH1 to CH30) to be assigned by Adjusting pressing the numeric button of the controller. To assign to a channel number from 1 to 9, press the appropriate one-digit channel number on the numeric Before adjusting keypad. The monitor must be warmed up sufficiently.

  • Page 29: Color Temperature (White Balance) Adjustment

    Automatic adjustment (recommended) Color Temperature (White Balance) Adjustment Input the reference color-bar signal to the monitor. Select Auto in the Picture Adj menu of the Adjustment You can adjust manually or automatically with a specified menu and perform the automatic adjustment of the color temperature probe.
  • Page 30 The following are explained as the example when the multi format color-bar signal is used for adjustment. Select the Manual Adjust menu (page 43) in the Picture Adj menu of the Adjustment menu. Adjust the –2%, 0% and +2% ranges or the 0%, +2% and +4% ranges of the PLUGE signal section of the color-bar with the BRIGHT knob.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Menu

    Menu Chapter Basic Menu Operations Menu Operation Buttons The menu is operated using the menu operation buttons on the controller (BKM-16R, optional). Controller (BKM-16R) 1 UP/DOWN buttons 2 MENU button 3 ENTER button 4 PHASE knob REMOTE INPUT CHROMA CONTRAST PHASE BRIGHT SINGLE...

  • Page 32: Displaying The Menu

    The current settings are displayed in place of the x Displaying the Menu marks on the illustrations of the menu screen. Press the MENU button. iInput Configuration The main menu is displayed on the screen. CH01 Format Slot No: xxxxx Input No: xxxxx MENU...
  • Page 33 When selecting in setting mode The cursor moves to the setting value and the monitor enters in setting mode. Using the UP or DOWN button or PHASE knob, select Display example the desired item and press the ENTER or Ent button. The cursor moves to the setting value and the monitor iInput Configuration enters in setting mode.

  • Page 34: Entering The Channel Number

    When you press the UP button or turn the PHASE knob 094: Five-step gray scale signal clockwise, the characters and symbols appear in the 095: Ramp signal sequence shown below. 096: color-bar signal Capital letters (A t B t ..t Y t Z) t Lower- 097: 0% black signal case letters (a t b t ..

  • Page 35: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure For details of each menu, see the page in parentheses. Adjustment menu (page 42) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Adjustment Picture Adj Auto Auto Adjust Color Bar Restore Factory Data Status Slot No Format Matrix Manual Adjust...
  • Page 36 Input Configuration menu (page 48) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Input Configuration Format SDI/HD-SDI Dual Link HD-SDI Composite Component HDMI Slot No Input No Screen Aspect Sync Mode HDMI Auto Color Temp Picture Preset Matrix/Gamma H Shift Offset DVI/HDMI Computer HDMI Auto...
  • Page 37 Display Function menu (page 55) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Display Function Marker Setting Marker Preset Aspect Blanking Aspect Blanking Mode Aspect Marker Aspect Marker Aspect Mode Aspect Line Color Bright Area Marker 1 Area Marker 1 Aspect Mode Aspect Area Size...
  • Page 38 Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Capture Load Rename Delete Internal Signal Function Switch Scan Mode Native Scan 16:9 H Delay V Delay External Sync Comb Aperture Mono Blue Only R Off G Off B Off Chroma Up Black Frame Insertion Interlace...
  • Page 39 System Configuration menu (page 62) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 System Configuration Network Monitor ID Group ID Network Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address SNMP Setting Contact Name Location Trap Mode Trap Address Setting Trap Address Status Reset Mode/Address Community...
  • Page 40 File Management menu (page 68) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 File Management Save To Memory Stick Copy From Other Monitor Monitor ID Memory Stick Delete Memory Stick Data Maintenance Back Up System Data Restore System Data Status menu (page 70) Main menu Level 1...
  • Page 41 Controller menu (page 72) / Key Protect menu (page 76) Main menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Controller Network Network Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address SNMP Setting Contact Name Location Trap Mode Trap Address Setting Trap Address Status Reset Mode/Address Authentication...

  • Page 42: Adjustment Menu

    Adjustment Menu Overview Adjusts the picture, color temperature, etc. Note When Adjustment is selected, the following menu is displayed. This menu is not selectable in the following cases: • When Side by Side is set to On iAdjustment Picture Adj Color Temp Adj Position Adj Menu Function and Operation...
  • Page 43 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Color Bar Sets the color-bar signal to input. [Full Field 8]: 100% full-field 8-color bars (white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue and black) SMPTE: SMPTE standard color bars EIA: EIA standard color bars (effective for 480/60i and 575/50i signals only) Multi Format: Color bars standardized by SMPTE RP219/ARIB STD-B28 Restore Factory Data Resets the automatic adjustment data of chroma, phase, matrix and signal level to the default...
  • Page 44 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Color Temp Adj Adjusts the color temperature. When the item is selected, the color temperature data to be adjusted is displayed. When D93 or D65 data is changed, they are displayed as D93* or D65*. To change the color temperature data to be adjusted, select D93, D65, User1, User2, User3, User4 or User5 in the Color Temp menu of the Input Configuration menu.
  • Page 45 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Contrast Hold Sets whether or not to adjust the color temperature and contrast (backlight) at the same time. Off: Contrast is adjusted. [On]: Contrast is not adjusted. Auto Adjusts the color temperature automatically by using an optional probe. When the item is selected, the color temperature data to be adjusted is displayed.
  • Page 46 Eye-One Pro. Before adjusting the color temperature automatically, start the software for adjusting the color temperature. For the software for adjusting the color temperature, please contact your Sony representative. For more information about the cable specification required and about the connection, see “Connection Cable Specifications for Color Temperature Probes”...
  • Page 47 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Position Adj Adjusts the position of the picture when the analog signal is input. When the item is selected, the signal system to be set is displayed. You can select the item when the composite or Y/C signal from the BKM-227W, or the analog component or analog component RGB signal from the BKM-229X is displayed.

  • Page 48: Input Configuration Menu

    Input Configuration Menu Overview This menu is used for pertaining data to the input signals. When Input Configuration is selected, the following menus are displayed. iInput Configuration iInput Configuration CH01 CH01 Format xxxxx H Shift Offset: Slot No: xxxxx Channel Name Input No: xxxxx NTSC Setup...
  • Page 49 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Composite Sets the composite signal format when BKM-227W is installed. Auto: Changes automatically according to the format of the input signal. It will take a few seconds to detect the format of an input signal. It is recommended that a particular format be selected if it is determined.
  • Page 50 Notes • When you select xvYCC 709 or xvYCC 601, set Emulation (page 53) to PVM-L2300 Native in the Color Gamut menu of the Display Setting menu to display the extended color gamut area.
  • Page 51 Transmission gamma of IEC 61966-2-4 standards (xvYCC) Notes • When you select xvYCC, set Emulation (page 53) to PVM-L2300 Native in the Color Gamut menu of the Display Setting menu to display the extended color gamut area. • When the quantization range of the DVI/HDMI signal is Full, the internal fixed value of the transmission gamma is applied.
  • Page 52 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) RGB Range Sets the quantization range of the DVI or HDMI input signal. You can select when Format is set to DVI Video, DVI Computer or HDMI. DVI Video Sets the display mode for the DVI Video signal. Full: 0 (black level) to 255 (white level) (8bit) [Limit]: 16 (black level) to 235 (white level) (8bit) DVI Computer...

  • Page 53: Display Setting Menu

    Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Color Gamut As the PVM-L2300 is equipped with the wider color space backlight, the signal can be displayed (emulation) in the color gamut (color space and gamma) selected in the Emulation menu. Emulation Sets the used color gamut (color space and gamma).
  • Page 54 Transmission gamma of IEC 61966-2-4 standards (xvYCC) Notes • When you select xvYCC, set Emulation (page 53) to PVM-L2300 Native in the Color Gamut menu of the Display Setting menu to display the extended color gamut area. • When the quantization range of the DVI or HDMI signal is Full, the internal fixed value of the transmission gamma is applied.

  • Page 55: Display Function Menu

    Display Function Menu Overview This menu is used to set the function related to the picture display. When Display Function is selected, the following menu is displayed. iDisplay Function Marker Setting P&P Setting Pixel Zoom Setting Black Detail Setting B Capture Internal Signal Function Switch...
  • Page 56 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Area Marker 1 Sets the area marker 1. Area Marker 1 Sets whether or not to display the area marker 1 when the MARKER button is pressed (Off or [On])*. * Area Marker 2: ([Off], On) Aspect Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the area marker 1.
  • Page 57 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Example: Area Size 80%, Aspect Mode 16:9 or 4:3 With 16:9 Aspect Mode 16:9 Aspect Mode 4:3 With 4:3 Aspect Mode 16:9 Aspect Mode 4:3 Line Sets the thickness of the area marker 1. You can select from [Thick] (thick) or Thin (thin).
  • Page 58 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Other Monitor Copies data from another monitor. Monitor ID Enter the ID number of the source monitor. When the NETWORK switch is set to PEER TO PEER, this is not selectable. When the ID number is entered, you can select from Marker1, Marker2, Marker3, Marker4 or Marker5.
  • Page 59 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Internal Signal Selects the internal signal display. You can select from PLUGE, Gray (20% gray signal), White (100% white signal), 5 step (5 step gray scale signal), Ramp, Color Bars or Black (0% black signal). To cancel the internal signal, select one from the channel numbers 1 to 30 with the numeric buttons of the controller.
  • Page 60 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) External Sync Sets whether or not to select external sync mode ([Off] or On) when the analog component signal or analog RGB signal format is input. When On is selected, the signal to be displayed is synchronized with the sync signal input to the SYNC connector (External Sync).
  • Page 61 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Marker Sets whether or not to display all markers ([Off] or On). Note The marker is not displayed in the following cases: • When the input signal has no sync signal • When the internal signal is displayed •...

  • Page 62: System Configuration Menu

    System Configuration Menu Overview This menu is used to set the system such as the network, parallel remote control function, etc. When System Configuration is selected, the following menu is displayed. iSystem Configuration Network Parallel Remote Power On Screen Set Password Date/Time Scan Mode Skip:...
  • Page 63 SDCP/SDAP Community Sets the SDCP/SDAP community name. When the item is selected, you can enter the community name (four characters). SONY: SONY is entered as a community name. New Name: Enter a new name. SDCP Port No Sets the SDCP port number.
  • Page 64 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) 1 Pin to 8 Pin Assigns the function to each pin of the PARALLEL REMOTE connector when Parallel Remote is set to On. 1 Pin: [CH01] 2 Pin: [CH02] 3 Pin: [External Sync] 4 Pin: [Mono] 5 Pin: [Marker] 6 Pin: [unused]...
  • Page 65 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Power On Status Sets the input channel when the power is turned on. [Last]: Sets to the channel that was selected at the time the power was last turned off. CH: Sets to the channel number specified in Default CH. Default CH Selects the channel (01 to 30) when the Power On Status is set to CH.
  • Page 66 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Change Password Changes the password. Enter New Password: Enter a new password with the numeric buttons and press the ENTER (Ent) button. Re-Enter Password: Enter the new password again and press the ENTER (Ent) button. The password is registered.
  • Page 67 For details on upgrading the monitor, see “Upgrading the Monitor and Controller” on page 85. Software Upgrade Upgrades the software for the monitor. Kernel Upgrade Upgrades the kernel of the monitor. FPGA Upgrade Upgrades the FPGA data of the monitor. Maintenance The menu for the Sony service representative is displayed. System Configuration Menu...

  • Page 68: File Management Menu

    File Management Menu Overview The system data is saved, copied and deleted. When File Management is selected, the following menu is displayed. iFile Management Save To Copy From Delete Data Maintenance Menu Function and Operation Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Save To Saves the data in the “Memory Stick”.
  • Page 69 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Memory Stick Selects the data in the source “Memory Stick”. When the item is selected, the file names in the “Memory Stick” are displayed. When the item is selected, you can select the data to be copied. All: Copies all data.

  • Page 70: Status Menu

    Status Menu Overview This menu is used to view general data about the monitor status, current channel, etc. When Status is selected, the following menus are displayed. iStatus iStatus CH Status Model Name: xxxxx Serial No: xxxxx Slot Status Software Version: xxxxx Option1 HD-SDI/D1 Option2 D1...
  • Page 71 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Serial No Displays the serial number of the monitor. Software Version Displays software version of the monitor. Operation Time Displays operation time (hours, in total) of the monitor. Backlight Displays brighten time (hours, in total) of the monitor backlight. Network Switch Displays the NETWORK switch setting.

  • Page 72: Controller Menu

    Controller Menu Overview This menu is for the network setting and assigning the function to the function button of the controller. When Controller is selected, the following menu is displayed. iController Network Function Key Monitor ID Display: Controller Upgrade Menu Function and Operation Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting)
  • Page 73 SDCP/SDAP Community Sets the SDCP/SDAP community name. When the item is selected, you can enter the community name (four characters). SONY: SONY is entered as a community name. New Name: Enter a new name. SDCP Port No Sets the SDCP port number.
  • Page 74 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) F1 to F16 The following functions are assigned. Scan Mode: Changes the scan mode of the picture. Native Scan: Displays the picture in native scan mode. 16:9: Changes the aspect ratio to 16:9, and when set to Off, the aspect ratio changes to 4:3.
  • Page 75 Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting) Aspect Marker: An aspect marker is displayed on the screen. The display mode of the aspect marker is set in Aspect Marker (page 55) of the Marker Setting menu of the Display Function menu. Note When External Sync is set to On, the marker may not be shown in the correct position.

  • Page 76: Key Protect Menu

    Key Protect Menu Overview This menu is used to lock the data so that the setting is not changed by an unauthorized user. MENU Adjustment Input Configuration Display Setting Display Function System ConfigurationB File Management Status Controller Key Protect: Menu Function and Operation Menu Function and operation ([ ]: factory setting)

  • Page 77: Selecting Display Mode

    Operations Chapter Set Native Scan (page 59) to On in the Display Selecting Display Mode Function menu for interlace display. Set Interlace and Black Frame Insertion in the Function Switch menu (page 59) of the Display This monitor applies high-contrast to the picture and Function menu.

  • Page 78: Setting The Display Of Native Scan Mode

    Setting the Display of Selecting the Native Native Scan Mode Scan/Scan Mode About the native scan mode You can select scan mode from a native scan that maps the pixel of the signal to the panel in one to one mode, under You can set the picture display type for the native scan scan (–3%), normal scan (0%) and over scan (mask of 5% mode according to the input signal.

  • Page 79: Displaying Two Signals On One Screen

    Under Scan: Under mode Displaying Two Signals Over Scan: Over mode on One Screen For details on the Function Switch menu, see “Function Switch” (page 59) in the Display Function menu. (Picture&Picture) Note Two input signals are output on the monitor. Side by Side The scan mode is not selectable in the following cases: mode is useful for adjusting the color or comparing two •...

  • Page 80: Magnifying The Picture (Pixel Zoom)

    * The function of Picture&Picture is assigned to each function button of the controller in the Function Key menu (page 73) Magnifying the Picture of the Controller menu. (Pixel Zoom) Select the channel number and set the input signal to display as signal B.

  • Page 81: Displaying The Picture In Black Detail Mode

    Press the ENTER (Ent) button. Displaying the Picture in Part inside the cursor is magnified. You can move the position of the magnified picture Black Detail Mode with the PHASE knob or CHROMA knob. You can change the magnification ratio with the UP or DOWN button.

  • Page 82: Capturing The Picture Of The Hd Signal

    To end the black detail mode Capturing the Picture of Set the Black Detail Mode button of the controller to off, or set the Black Detail Mode to Off in the Function Switch the HD Signal (HD Frame menu of the Display Function menu. Capture) The frame picture of the HD-SDI input signal is captured and saved as a picture file in the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 83: Displaying The Area Marker Or Aspect Marker

    To hide the characters on the monitor, set the CHAR Displaying the Area OFF button to on. As the characters are hidden, it becomes easy to confirm the still picture. To display Marker or Aspect Marker the characters, set the CHAR OFF button to off. Press the ENTER (Ent) button.

  • Page 84: Copying The Setting Or Adjustment Value To Another

    Press the ENTER (Ent) button. Copying the Setting or The data is saved in the “Memory Stick”. Adjustment Value to Notes Another Monitor • Data saving, copying and deleting using the “Memory Stick” is not available on BKM-15R or BVM-A14F5. •...

  • Page 85: Assigning The Function On The Function Button

    If Windows Explorer is used for initialization, the R Off upgrading may not be executed correctly. G Off To get the upgrade data B Off Contact your Sony representative. Chroma Up Black Frame Insertion Interlace Saving the upgrade data in a Pixel Zoom “Memory Stick PRO”...

  • Page 86: Upgrading The Monitor

    “Procedure failure” is displayed in red. If this error message is displayed, contact Insert the “Memory Stick PRO” into the Memory Stick your Sony representative. insertion slot of the controller. Upgrading the controller Select the Monitor Upgrade menu in the System Configuration menu (page 67).
  • Page 87 If this error message is displayed, It takes about 1 minute to upgrade the controller. contact your Sony representative. Exit the Controller Upgrade menu, select the REMOTE Controller Upgrade menu again, and confirm that the SINGLE version of the selected item has been upgraded.

  • Page 88: Appendixes

    Formats” (page 93). Color space (color gamut) PC input DVI-D × 1 ITU-R BT.709, BVM EBU, BVM HDCP correspondence SMPTE-C, PVM-L2300 Native* Signal format The PVM-L2300 individual Refer to “DVI-D” (page 95) of chromaticity points. The widest “Available Signal Formats”.
  • Page 89 –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) • Always verify that the unit is operating properly Humidity 0% to 90% before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT...

  • Page 90: Input Signals And Adjustable/Setting Items

    Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Input signal Analog DVI-D HDMI Item Component Video Computer (YPbPr) Composite YPbPr YPbPr RGB CONTRAST BRIGHT CHROMA × × × × × a (*7) PHASE × × × × × × × × × × (NTSC) (NTSC) Picture Auto Adjust...
  • Page 91 Input signal Analog DVI-D HDMI Item Component Video Computer (YPbPr) Composite YPbPr YPbPr RGB Black Frame Insertion See “Picture·Frame Display” on page 102. Interlace Black Detail Mode (*6) : Adjustable/can be set × : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1:Fixed to ×1 when the HD signal, DVI computer signal or HDMI computer signal is input and ×2 when the SD signal is input from BKM-229X. *2:Fixed to 16:9 with HD signal.

  • Page 92: Available Signal Systems

    Available Signal Systems Input adaptor Total lines Active lines Frame rate Scanning Aspect Display on the Signal system Standard per frame per frame (Hz) format ratio monitor Rec.ITU-R 720×576/50i 2:1 Interlace 16:9/4:3 575/50I BT.601 1440×576/50i* 2:1 Interlace 16:9/4:3 575/50I Rec.ITU-R 720×487/59.94i 30/1.001 2:1 Interlace...

  • Page 93: Available Signal Formats

    Available Signal Formats Input adaptor BKM- BKM- BKM- BKM- Signal format Applied system 220D 227W 229X 243HS/ Standard 244CC Analog Composite Setup × × × NTSC 487/59.94i SMPTE-170M level × × × 576/50i × × × PAL-M 487/59.94i Rec.ITU-R BT.470 ×...
  • Page 94 BKM- BKM- BKM- BKM- Signal format Applied system 220D 227W 229X 243HS/ Standard 244CC × × × 1080/24*P × × × 1080/25P SMPTE-274M × × × 1080/30*P × × × 720/60*P SMPTE-296M × × × 720/50P SMPTE-293M/Rec.ITU- × × × 483/59.94P R BT.1358 ×...
  • Page 95 BKM- BKM- BKM- BKM- Signal format Applied system 220D 227W 229X 243HS/ Standard 244CC × × × Single-link 4:2:2 YPbPr 10bit SMPTE-292M YPbPr 10bit 10bit 1920×1080/30*P × × × Dual-link 4:4:4 a(2) SMPTE-372M YPbPr 12bit 12bit × × × Single-link 4:2:2 YPbPr 10bit...
  • Page 96 Interface sampling Aspect Signal format System Standard frequency ratio [MHz] Single-link 4:4:4 8bit 1920 × 1080/25P 74.250 16:9 CEA-861 Single-link 4:4:4 8bit 1920 × 1080/30*P 74.250* 16:9 DVI Computer** fH: 28-75 kHz fV: 48-85 Hz 25.000 - Single-link 4:4:4 8bit Maximum resolution: 162.000 1920×1200/59.95P...
  • Page 97 HDMI Interface sampling Aspect Signal format System Standard frequency ratio [MHz] HDMI 640 × 480/60*P 25.200* 720 × 480/60*P 27.027* 4:3/16:9 1280 × 720/60*P 74.250* 16:9 1920 × 1080/60*i 74.250* 16:9 720 (1440)*** × 480/60*i 27.027* 4:3/16:9 720 × 576/50P 27.000* 4:3/16:9 1280 ×...

  • Page 98: Aperture Modification Frequency

    Aperture Modification Frequency Serial digital input Analog input DVI-D/HDMI input Signal system Composite HD-SDI Component (YP (Y/C) Input adaptor 576/50i 5 MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz 487/59.94i 5 MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz 5 MHz 576/50P 10 MHz 10 MHz 483/59.94P 10 MHz...

  • Page 99: Picture Display Size

    Picture Display Size Input adaptor Native Scan Native Native Normal Aspect Under Scan Over Scan Side by Side Aspect Scan ×1 Scan ×2 Scan Signal system Correction ratio (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) ×...
  • Page 100 DVI-D Native Scan Native Native Normal Aspect Under Scan Over Scan Side by Side Aspect Scan ×1 Scan ×2 Scan Signal system Correction ratio (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) ×...
  • Page 101 Native Scan Native Native Normal Aspect Under Scan Over Scan Side by Side Aspect Scan ×1 Scan ×2 Scan Signal system Correction ratio (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) × (V) (H) ×...

  • Page 102: Picture·frame Display

    Picture·Frame Display Input adaptor Black frame Signal system Interlace Display frame rate [Hz] insertion 720 × 576/50i 1440 × 576/50i** 720 × 487/59.94i 120/1.001 1440 × 487/59.94i** 120/1.001 1440 × 576/50P** × 1440 × 483/59.94P** × 120/1.001 1920 × 1080/24*PsF ×...
  • Page 103 DVI-D Black frame Signal system Interlace Display frame rate [Hz] insertion DVI Video 640 × 480/60*P × 120* 720 × 480/60*P × 120* 1280 × 720/60*P × 120* 1920 × 1080/60*i 120* 720(1440)** × 480/60*i 120* 720 × 576/50P × 1280 ×...
  • Page 104 Black frame Signal system Interlace Display frame rate [Hz] insertion 1280 × 1024/60P (SXGA) × × 1400 × 1050/60P (SXGA+) × × * : Also compatible with 1/1.001. **: Pixel Repetition = 2 (transmit the same pixel twice) Picture·Frame Display...

  • Page 105: Matrix/Gamma Setting Table

    Matrix/Gamma Setting Table Input adaptor • M in the following table shows Matrix. • G in the following table shows Gamma. Matrix/Gamma ITU-R ITU-R SMPTE xvYCC xvYCC User1 - Matrix/ Signal BT.709 BT.601 240M User5 Gamma Signal format system data setting SMPTE area...
  • Page 106 Matrix/Gamma ITU-R ITU-R SMPTE xvYCC xvYCC User1 - Matrix/ Signal BT.709 BT.601 240M User5 Gamma Signal format system data setting SMPTE area Analog RGB** 1080/60*i 1080/50i 1080/24*PsF 1080/25PsF 1080/30*PsF 1080/24*P 1080/25P 1080/30*P 720/60*P 720/50P 483/59.94P 576/50P 487/59.94i 576/50i 720 × 487/ 59.94i 720 ×...
  • Page 107 Matrix/Gamma ITU-R ITU-R SMPTE xvYCC xvYCC User1 - Matrix/ Signal BT.709 BT.601 240M User5 Gamma Signal format system data setting SMPTE area Single-link 4:2:2 YPbPr 10bit YPbPr 10bit 1920 × 1080/ RGB** 10bit 30*PsF Dual-link 4:4:4 YPbPr 12bit RGB** 12bit Single-link 4:2:2 YPbPr 10bit YPbPr 10bit 1920 ×...
  • Page 108 a: Selectable (the default setting) Blank column: The signal is selectable but the display may not be correct due to the input signal. × : Not selectable A: 1. ITU709 2. ITU601 3. SMPTE240M Selectable from above 1 to 3. B: 1.
  • Page 109 Blank column: The signal is selectable but the display may not be correct due to the input signal. × : Not selectable A: 1. ITU709 2. ITU601 3. SMPTE240M Selectable from above 1 to 3. B: 1. 2.2 2. xvYCC Selectable from above 1 to 2.
  • Page 110 A: 1. ITU709 2. ITU601 3. SMPTE240M Selectable from above 1 to 3. B: 1. 2.2 2. xvYCC Selectable from above 1 to 2. Matrix/Gamma Setting Table...

  • Page 111: Scan Mode Image

    Scan Mode Image Example: Scan images of available signal system when the input adaptor is installed For details of the picture display size, see page 99. • For setting of the Native Scan Mode menu, see Native Scan Mode (page 54) of the Display Setting menu. •...
  • Page 112 Scan mode Input signal system and scan mode image Native Scan Mode: Aspect Correction 720 × 487 720 × 576 Aspect 16:9 1440 × 487 1440 × 576 1440 × 483 The area over the H size is not displayed. To display the whole picture of the V direction, remove the 16:9 frame.
  • Page 113 Scan mode Input signal system and scan mode image Aspect: 4:3 720 × 576 720 × 487 5% mask portion 1440 × 576 1440 × 487 1440 × 483 Scan Mode Image...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact your Sony service representative. Symptom Assumed causes Remedy The picture that you wish to The setting of the Input Configuration See the Status menu (page 70) to confirm the display is not displayed.
  • Page 115 Symptom Assumed causes Remedy The signal is not displayed in black The signal is displayed in the interlace Set Interlace to Off (page 60). frame insertion mode. display mode. The 24P or 24PsF signal is displayed. The signal is not displayed in black frame insertion mode when the 24P or 24PsF signal is input.

  • Page 116: Dimensions

    Rear Dimensions 200 (7 Unit: mm (inches) Front 565.5 (22 * When using this hole, use a screw which can be inserted into the monitor to a depth of 6 to 8 mm ( inches). When the controller is attached with the BKM-37H 270 (10 When the tilt unit is removed from the BKM-37H...
  • Page 117 Bottom Bottom 489.8 (19 4-M5 489.8 (19 4-M5 6-Ø8 6-Ø8 30 (1 30 (1 30 (1 30 (1 When the controller is attached with the BKM-38H When the tilt unit is attached to the BKM-37H Front Front Side Side 28 (1 31 (1 31 (1 266 (10...
  • Page 118 Bottom Dimensions...

  • Page 119: Connection Cable Specifications For Color Temperature Probes

    Connection Cable Specifications for Color Temperature Probes Specified cables are required to connect color temperature The following diagrams show pin assignments to connect probes to the monitor. the supplied connection cable for color temperature adjustment and optional D-sub 9-pin connector. Connection cable for color temperature adjustment (supplied) Mini DIN 8-pin connector (male) Color of cable core...
  • Page 120 Connection cable for DK-Technologies PM 5639/06 probe D-sub 9-pin connector (male) Mini DIN 8-pin connector (male) (optional) Signal Pin number Pin number Signal Connection cable for color temperature adjustment (supplied) Connection cable for X-Rite Eye-One Pro probe D-sub 9-pin connector (female) Mini DIN 8-pin connector (male) (optional) Signal...

  • Page 121: Inserting/Ejecting The "Memory Stick

    MagicGate is copyright protection technology developed • Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” in the correct by Sony Corporation. direction. Forcing the “Memory Stick” in the wrong way may damage it. • Insert only the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick insertion slot.
  • Page 122 Micro”, “M2” and are trademarks or registered • You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect trademarks of Sony Corporation. tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. • Image data may be damaged in the following cases: Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft –...

  • Page 123: Menu Index

    Menu Index The menu index shows the principal menu items provided manual on which the item is explained and the main menu with this monitor in alphabetical sequence. For your that the item belongs to. reference, each menu item is followed by the page of this Menu Item Page Main menu...
  • Page 124 Menu Item Page Main menu Color Temp Adj Adjustment menu Comb Display Function menu Component Level Input Configuration menu Contrast Hold Adjustment menu Adjustment menu Controller Controller menu Controller Status Status menu Controller Upgrade Controller menu Copy From Adjustment menu Adjustment menu Input Configuration menu Display Setting menu...
  • Page 125 Menu Item Page Main menu Interlace Display Function menu Kernel Upgrade System Configuration menu Controller menu Key Protect Key Protect menu Maintenance System Configuration menu Manual Adjustment menu Manual Adjust Adjustment menu Adjustment menu Marker Setting Display Function menu Marker Preset Display Function menu Matrix Display Setting menu...
  • Page 126 Menu Item Page Main menu R Off Display Function menu Restore System Data File Management menu Rename Display Function menu Restore Factory Data Adjustment menu Adjustment menu RGB Range Input Configuration menu Save To File Management menu Scan Mode Display Function menu System Configuration menu Scan Mode Skip System Configuration menu...
  • Page 127 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
  • Page 128 Sony Corporation PVM-L2300 (WW) © 2008 4-122-194-12(1)

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