2-659-026-13 (1) LCD Monitor Instructions for Use LMD-1420MD © 2005 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ____________________ Serial No. ____________________ WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Important safeguards/notices for use in the medical environments WARNING on power connection for medical use 1. All the equipment connected to this unit shall be certified according to Standard IEC60601-1, IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards applicable to the equipment. 2.
Table of Contents Precaution .............................................................. 5 On Safety ............................................................ 5 On Installation .................................................... 5 Handling the LCD Screen .................................. 5 About the Fluorescent Tube ............................... 5 On Cleaning ....................................................... 5 On Repacking .....................................................
Precaution On Safety • Operate the unit only with a power source as specified in the “Specifications” section. • A nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc., is located on the rear panel. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power immediately.
On Repacking Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container which to transport the unit. On Mounting on a Rack Leave 1U space empty above and below the monitor to ensure adequate air circulation or install a fan to maintain the monitor’s performance. If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer. On Fan Error The fan for cooling the unit is built in.
External sync input When the EXT SYNC button is in the on position, the unit can be operated on the sync signal supplied from an external sync generator. Automatic termination (connector with mark only) The input connector is terminated internally at 75 ohms when nothing has been connected to the output connector. If a cable is connected to the output connector, the internal terminal is automatically released and the signals input to the input connector are output to the output connector (loop-through).
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 MENU LINE A RGB/ LINE B COMPONENT SDI EXT SYNC BLUE ONLY SCAN RESET qd qs qa 0 9 8 7 6 MENU LINE A RGB/ LINE B COMPONENT SDI EXT SYNC BLUE ONLY SCAN VOLUME VOLUME POWER ASPECT ENTER 5 4 3 2 POWER ASPECT RESET ENTER qf a Tally lamp The lamp lights in green when this unit is controlled from the PARALELL REMOTE terminal on the rear panel of the unit. RESET button Resets the value of an item back to the previous value.
j SDI button Press to monitor the signal from the OPTION IN connector. m LINE A button Press to monitor the signal through the IN (input) connector of the LINE A connectors. k RGB/COMPONENT button Press to monitor the signal through the IN (input) connector of the RGB/COMPONENT connectors. n Speakers The audio signal which is selected by the input select button on the front panel is output. l LINE B button Press to monitor the signal through the IN (input) connector of the LINE B connectors.
Rear Panel 9 8 7 6 LINE A 5 PARALLEL REMOTE OUT IN 4 3 G/Y 1 OPTION RGB/COMPONENT IN 2 OUT AUDIO IN OPTION IN IN LINE A PARALLEL REMOTE OUT IN IN VIDEO OUT IN OUT IN LINE B OUT VIDEO IN G/Y OUT AUDIO OUT IN AUDIO B/PB R/PR IN OUT IN EXT OUT SYNC AUDIO IN IN OUT IN B/PB OUT IN OUT IN EXT OUT SYNC AC IN IN AUDIO AUDIO R/PR AUDIO OUT OUT a OPTION IN connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) When optional SDI input adaptor BKM-320D is connected, SDI signals are
VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC) These are the input/output connectors for a composite video signal. Connect them to the composite video input/output connectors on equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or another monitor. Installing to the Rack 1 Remove the screws (4) to remove the stand. AUDIO IN/OUT (RCA pin) These are the input/output jacks for an audio signal. Connect them to the audio input/output jacks on equipment such as a VCR.
Connecting the AC Power Cord Attaching the Input Adaptor Connect the supplied AC power cord as illustrated. Before attaching the input adaptor, disconnect the power cord. 1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder (supplied) to the AC power cord. LINE A IN AC IN socket OUT IN VIDEO OUT AC IN IN AC plug holder (Supplied) AUDIO OUT AC power cord Note Do not install the equipment other than BKM-320D.
Selecting the Default Settings When you turn on the unit for the first time after purchasing it, select the area where you intend to use this unit from among the options. The default setting values for each area MENU LINE A RGB/ LINE B COMPONENT SDI EXT SYNC BLUE ONLY SCAN VOLUME POWER ASPECT RESET ENTER 3 MENU 5 1 RESET 2 1NORTH AMERICA PAL&PAL-N AREA NTSC&PAL-M AREA ENTER Low BETA7.5 7.5 SMPTE 0 PARAGUAY Low SMPTE 0 URUGUAY Low SMPTE 0 OTHER AREA Low BETA7.5 7.
4 If ASIA EXCEPT JAPAN is selected: Customers who will use this unit in the shaded areas shown in the map below should select NTSC AREA. Other customers should select PAL AREA. Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of seven languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The current settings are displayed in place of the x marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
3 Press the M or m button to select the USER CONFIG 1/2 (User Configuration 1/2) menu, then press the , or ENTER button. The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are displayed in yellow. USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr · RGB/COMP SEL · COMP LEVEL · NTSC SETUP · GAMMA · F O R M AT D I S P xL A N G U A G E xxxx xxxxx x x xxxx ENGLISH Using the Menu The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings such as picture control, input setting, set setting change, etc.
3 Press the M or m button to select the item, then press the , or ENTER button. The item to be changed is displayed in yellow. Note If the menu consists of multiple pages, press M or m to go to the desired menu page. 4 Make the setting or adjustment on an item. When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the M button. To decrease the number, press the m button. Press the ENTER button to confirm the number, then restore the original screen.
KEY INHIBIT KEY INHIBIT Submenu Setting COLOR TEMP Select the color temperature from among HIGH, LOW, LOW2 and USER setting. • HIGH (D93 or equivalent) • LOW (D65 or equivalent) • LOW2 (D56 or equivalent) • USER MANUAL ADJ If you set the COLOR TEMP to USER setting, the item displayed is changed from blue to white, which means you can adjust the color temperature. • ADJUST GAIN...: Adjusts the color balance (GAIN). • ADJUST BIAS...: Adjusts the color balance (BIAS).
USER CONFIG menu You can select a language, etc. Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal are displayed in blue. USER CONFIG (1/2) Rr xR G B / C O M P S E L · COMP LEVEL · NTSC SETUP · GAMMA · F O R M AT D I S P · L A N G UAG E xxxx xxxxx x x xxx xxx USER CONFIG (2/2) Rr xS C A N · P I C DELAY MIN xxxx xxx Submenu Setting SCAN Enlarge a 4:3 aspect ratio picture to a 16:9 aspect ratio picture. Select from “OFF” and “ZOOM” mode.
REMOTE PARALLEL menu Select the PARALLEL REMOTE connector pins for which you want to change the function. You can assign various functions to 1 to 4 pins and 6 to 8 pins. The following lists the functions you can assign to the pins.
Specifications Picture performance LCD panel Picture size a-Si TFT Active Matrix 14 type 283 × 212 × 354 mm (W/H/ Diagonal) (111/4 × 83/8 ×14 inches) Resolution 640 × 480 dots (VGA) Viewing angle 85°/85°/85°/85° (typical) Scan Under –3 % Normal 5 % Aspect ratio 4:3 Display color 16,200,000 Input/output connectors Input LINE A input connectors Y/C input 4-pin mini-DIN (1) VIDEO input BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p ±3 dB, negative synchronization AUDIO input RCA pin (1), –5 dBu 47 kilohms or higher LINE B input conne
Storage and transport conditions Temperature–20 °C to 55 °C (–4 °F to 131 °F) Humidity 0% to 90% Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Accessories supplied AC power cord (1) AC plug holder (2) Instructions for Use (1) CD-ROM (1) Quick Reference (1) When you First Use the Monitor (1) Warranty Card (1) Using the CD-ROM Manual (1) Sales Companies Guide (1) Optional accessories Rack mount bracket MB-526 SDI input adaptor BKM-320D Wiring required to use the Remote Control Connect the function you want to use with a Remo
Video signal formats The unit is applicable to the following signal formats. Input Total lines Active lines Frame rate Scanning format Aspect ratio Signal standard 575/50I (PAL) System 625 575 25 2:1 interlace 16:9/4:3 EBU N10 (PAL: ITU-R BT.
Side Dimensions Front 76.2 (3) 86.8 (3 1/ 2) RGB/ LINE B COMPONENT SDI EXT SYNC BLUE ONLY SCAN VOLUME POWER ASPECT RESET 96.8 (3 7/ 8) 264.4 (10 1/ 2) 2.5 ( 1/ 8) ENTER 67.7 (2 3/ 4) MENU LINE A 165.9 (6 5/ 8) 213.8 (8 1/ 2) 138.1 (5 1/ 2) 343 (13 5/ 8) Rear Bottom 100 (4) 204.3 (8 1/ 8) LINE A IN PARALLEL REMOTE OUT RGB/COMPONENT IN G/Y 114.6 (4 5/ 8) 100 (4) 36 (1 7/ 16) 76.
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