Status menu ............. 39 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ..........40 Specifications ...........41 Available Signal Formats ......43 Precaution ............3 Dimensions ............52 On Safety ............ 3 PVM-X2400 ..........52 On Installation ..........3 PVM-X1800 ..........53 On Wiring ........... 3 PVM-X2400/X1800 ........54 Connecting to Other Devices .....
On Wiring Precaution Do not forcibly wire cables and the AC power cord to the front of the monitor. Doing so may overload the contact point of a plug. On Safety When using headphones, do not bring the headphone cable close to the surface of the Operate the unit only with a power source as ...
patterns may cause image smearing or/and On Burn-in flicker on the monitor. If a problem like this occurs, display a white screen display or a video For LCD panel, permanent burn-in may occur if on the monitor for a while. still images are displayed in the same position on the screen continuously, or repeatedly over extended periods.
Notes on Security Use a blower to remove dust from the screen surface. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON Transportation of the Unit...
THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS OF ANY KIND MADE BY USERS OF THIS UNIT OR MADE BY THIRD PARTIES.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel Speakers Output audio can be changed under “Audio Stereo (L + R) audio of the currently selected Preset” (page 27) in the “User Preset Setting” input signal is output. menu. Output audio can be changed under “Audio ...
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F12 button: WFM If the menu is not displayed and the SELECT/ 10 presets can be set for the function button. For ENTER control is pressed, the characters that details, refer to “F Key Setting menu” (page 33). represent the names of the buttons light up. Also, the names of the functions assigned to You can assign the various functions under “Monitor”...
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DOWN button button to select a menu item or setting indicator or CAUTION indicator of the front panel value. may show error or warning signals. If an error display appears, refer to Sony qualified Power button service personnel. Button Operations...
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Numeric buttons Button Operations 1 to 9 button Turns on/off functions assigned to the numeric buttons from 1 to 9 on the controller, or switches the settings in a sequential order. The factory default settings are following: 1 button: Ch.1 2 button: Ch.2 3 button: Ch.3 4 button: Ch.4...
Quad View Functions and Adjustable/Setting Items Function Item Quad View Common setting for four views Individual setting for each view × CHROMA × BRIGHT × CONTRAST × APERTURE × RGB Range × YCC Range ...
Pin assignment Note To input the HDMI signal equivalent to 4K, use an HDMI cable bearing the Premium High Speed logo within a length of 3 meters (Sony product recommended). Pin number Functions To input other signals, we also recommend using a Premium High Speed HDMI cable within a “Ch.1”...
The output audio signal can be changed under manufactured by Canare Electric Co., Ltd. or an “Audio Preset” (page 27) in the “User Preset equivalent) is recommended. Setting” menu. DC IN 22 to 32 V (DC power input) ENHANCED MONITOR OUT connector connector Used for future expansion.
– If you use a USB memory stick near static Handling a USB memory stick electricity or a magnetic field We recommend backing up important data. Do not touch the connector of the USB memory stick with anything, including your finger or This product has a USB connector.
Removing the Stand Attaching the Handle (For (Included as Standard) PVM-X1800 only) Remove the stand at the bottom of the monitor To attach the supplied handle on the monitor, when you attach the monitor on a rack. perform the following steps. Place the monitor face down on a soft cloth.
Connecting the AC Power Selecting a Channel Cord With this monitor, you can assign settings like input signal and color temperature for each Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket channel and easily view and switch channels on the rear panel.
Managing the Setting Values About the Menu Screen All the setting values set in the menu of this unit Using the Menu can be collectively backed up. This function can be regulated with a password. When you load all Various adjustments and settings, such as the backup setting values collectively, you are picture quality adjustment, input signals setting, not required to enter the password.
To decrease the value, turn the SELECT/ ENTER control counterclockwise. Press the SELECT/ENTER control to confirm the number, then restore the original screen. When changing the setting: Turn the SELECT/ENTER control to change the setting, then press the SELECT/ENTER control to confirm the setting. When returning the adjustment or setting to the previous value: Press the BACK button before pressing the...
Button Function Menu Items F11 button An immediately preceding character is deleted. F12 button A character on the keyboard becomes uppercase or lowercase. The screen menu of this monitor consists of the following items. User Preset Setting menu (page 21) Ch.
Ch. Status (For Single View: page 39, For Quad User Preset Setting menu View: page 40) VPID/HDMI Status (For Single View: page 39, For Quad View: page 40) Unit Status (For Single View: page 39, For Quad All channel settings can be configured or View: page 40) adjusted.
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BVM- monitor in the S-Log3 Live HDR HX310, LCD, and OLED, are workflow which Sony advocates. measured with a commonly used Displays the S-Log3 input signal color analyzer based on CIE 1931, adding the system gamma.
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User Color Temp. Submenu Setting You can select and adjust the color temperature. Chr./Bright./Cont. Sets the chroma level, brightness, and contrast for the selected channel. When using a measurement instrument for color (Default value: 1000/0/400) temperature adjustment, Konica Minolta Color Analyzer CA-310/410 is recommended.
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting Copy From Select from the following items to copy Delete All Deletes all of the 3D LUT files loaded to the selected color temperature data. the monitor. Loading 3D LUT files to the monitor ...
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Note Note If you select the LUT data number in use, the If the 3D LUT file is not compatible with the loaded 3D LUT file may disappear. file format that can be loaded to the monitor, the file name is not displayed next to the The “Load From USB”...
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting Color: Sets the color of the aspect Aspect Mode: Sets the aspect ratio marker. of area marker 1/2 when “Safe White (white) Area” is selected in “Area Red (red) Mode.” Green (green) ...
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting V Position: Sets the vertical position Thickness: Sets the thickness of the of the marker at the top left line of the area marker 1/2. You corner of the image display can set a thickness between “1 area as the starting point when dot”...
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2SI: Select to receive images with “Enhanced Format,” use a of the 2 sample Interleave Premium High-Speed HDMI cable system. within a length of 3 meters (Sony Square: Select to receive product recommended). images of the Square system. Aperture Sets the aperture of the selected ...
Submenu Setting Monitoring Tool menu Vector Sets whether to display Vector (vector scope). Select “On” to display the color difference components of the video signal as vectors. The monitoring function for the input video signal and recording assistance function are Magenta configured.
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Submenu Setting Submenu Setting WFM Setting Note Display Signal Select the signal to be displayed on WFM, Vector, and ALM are displayed the waveform monitor. only when signals with a resolution Luminance greater than or equal to 1280 × 720 are ...
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Pixel Zoom Submenu Setting Line Select On: Displays the waveform of the line specified for “Position” as described below in WFM (Wave Form Monitor) and Vector (vector scope). Off: Displays the normal waveform. When “On” is selected Color: Select the display color of the line.
Notes Multi View menu The 4K equivalent signal cannot be displayed with Quad View. Only one channel per input terminal can be Video display is set to multiple views. displayed simultaneously. Example: If “Ch.1” and “Ch.2” is set to the same Quad View SDI input connector 1, they cannot be displayed at same time.
Metadata menu F Key Setting menu The display of information added to the input The functions of the function buttons on the unit signal is configured. and controller are configured. Time Code Monitor Configure the functions of the function buttons on the front panel of the monitor.
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Internal Signal Submenu Setting Press the button to display the internal signal. F/Num Key Setting F1 to F16 Assigns functions to the F1 to F16 Int. Signal Pattern Numeric1 to buttons or buttons 1 to 9 on the Press the button to change the pattern of the Numeric9 controller.
Time Code Remote menu Press the button to display the time code. You can set the time code under “Time Code” (page 33). You can configure the settings for connecting to Quad View an external device that controls the monitor Press the button to display four inputs on the remotely.
Note Administrator menu “Controller Network” is available when the menu is displayed via the controller. (Only when the controller is connected with the Peer to Peer Data management on this unit is configured and connection or Single connection.) updates are performed. Submenu Setting User Data...
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Update This menu is used when the unit firmware is updated via a USB memory. Download an update file from the Sony website, extract the file, then store the files in the root folder of a USB memory. Submenu Setting...
Submenu Setting System menu Black Detail Mode Faithfully reproduces dark scenes with a dark brightness. Clipping occurs for bright gradation. In this mode, there are three settings (High/Middle/Low) System settings of this unit and common drive with different levels of backlight function are configured.
VPID/HDMI Status (for the HDMI signal input) Status menu The status menu displays the current status of the unit. The items displayed vary depending on the input signal type and whether Quad View is being displayed. For Single View Signal Status Unit Status Ch.
Check if the ventilation slots or vents are blocked with something such as dust. In this case, refer to Sony qualified service personnel. Or, if a no input-signal state continues for 60 minutes, the monitor is automatically turned off by the auto power-off function.
Serial remote Specifications RJ-45 modular connector (1) (ETHERNET, 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX) USB input USB (USB2.0) connector (1) Picture performance LCD panel a-Si TFT Active Matrix Output Picture size (diagonal) ENHANCED MONITOR OUT (12G/3G) PVM-X2400: 610.0 mm (24.0 BNC type (1) inches) Output impedance: 75 Ω...
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Recommended temperature 20 °C to 30 °C (68 °F to 86 °F) Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation) Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Storage and transport conditions Temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Humidity 0% to 90% Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Accessories supplied...
Available Signal Formats The unit is applicable to the following signal formats. 2K/HD (HD-SDI) Signal System Signal Structure 1920 × 1080/60I 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit 1920 × 1080/50I 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit 1920 × 1080/30P 4 : 2 : 2 (YCbCr) 10bit 1920 ×...
Side Dimensions PVM-X2400 Front 4×M4 When installing on a vehicle, secure the unit using the M4 screw holes on the side. Rear Bottom 429.2 (17) 4×M4 302 × 43 (12 × 1 : Intake vents Unit: mm (inches) Mass: Approx. 10.5 kg (23 lb 2.4 oz) : Exhaust vents : Intake vents...
Side PVM-X1800 Front 4×M4 When installing on a vehicle, secure the unit using the M4 screw Rear holes on the side. 4×M4 Bottom : Intake vents : Exhaust vents Unit: mm (inches) : Intake vents Mass: Approx. 8.2 kg (18 lb 1.2 oz)
PVM-X2400/X1800 * Length of M4 screws (side, rear) Monitor cabinet Attached object M4 screw ) to 8 ( Unit: mm (inches) Notes Make sure to tighten the screws using the screwdriver which conforms to the supplied screws. When using an electric screwdriver, set the ...