BVM-L230
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1. i BKM 229X BKM 227W BKM 37H SMF 700 Analog Component Adaptor NTSC PAL Input Adaptor Controller Attachment Stand Monitor Interface Cable Dimensions Unit mm inch E BVM L230 Front Rear gt 200 7 1 3 M4 o x c o 5 Ao N 2 a i RET S LC gt N L 5 59059999 00 5888882 Bottom side La 489 8 19 3 8 E 4 M5 hat cie I i qt a gt lele e leiel N s q Y a e Ee eet T 30 13 16 30 13 16 Eum esl 266 10 1 2 E BKM 16R Front side 51 5 90 3 1 424 16 44 SY 34 5 13 6 e ar 99 5 Bottom 11 2 4 113 10739 19 Distributed by MK10416V3SMCO8MAR 2008 Sony Corporation All rignts reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Images on monitors are simulated Sony TRIMASTER Mem2. to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 C 68 F to 86 F Operating Humidity 0 to 90 no condensation Operating Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Storage and Trans Temperature 20 to 60 4 F to 140 F Storage and Trans Humidity 0 to 90 Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 565 5 x 436 4 x 243 1 mm 22 3 8 x 17 1 4 x 9 5 8 inches Mass Approx 22 kg 48 Ib 8 oz AC power cord Parts number 1 534 827 1x for USA and Canada 1 782 929 1x for Europe 1 Supplied Accessories AC plug holder 1 Cable holder 1 Bracket 1 Operation Manual Japanese English each 1 Connection Cable for Color Temperature Probe 1 CD ROM 1 Using the CD ROM Manual 1 BKM 16R TOBASE T 100BASE TX connector RJ 45 x 1 DC 5V 12V IN Circle 4 pin male x 1 DC IN 5V 1 1A supplied by the connected monitor Power Requirements DC IN 12V O 5A supplied by the connectod AC adaptor AC adaptor AC IN 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz DC OUT 12V 3A Current Consumption 5V DC 1 1 A 12 V DC 0 5A Power Consumption Approx 6 W Operating Temperature 0 to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operating temprature 20 C to 30 C 68 F to 86 P Operating Humidity to 90 no condensation Operating Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Storage and Trans Temperature 10 to 40 14 104 F Storage and Trans Humidity 0 to 90 Storage and
3. Black Frame Insertion technology the BVM L230 dramatically reduces motion blur an artifact that is inherent to LCD devices Black Frame Insertion technology generates a black frame inserts this in every other picture frame As a result all of the panel s LCD molecules are reset to their default alignments before the next picture frame is displayed This effectively eliminates the image lag caused by inconsistencies in the speed at which LCD molecules are realigned in accordance with the video signal change Because the number of frames is doubled Black Frame Insertion Display reproduces the combined picture content at twice the speed of the input signal s frame rate li iBlack Frame Insertion Display 100 120Hz Interlace Display The frame rates of 120 Hz and 100 Hz are supported 100 120Hz Black Frame Insertion Display Operational Convenience 2048 Image Slide E HD Frame Capture The 2048 Image Slide is a function that allows 2 The HD Frame Capture function allows a picture frame resolution images to be mapped pixel to pixel on the from the HD SDI input to be captured and saved as a 1920 Full HD panel without picture degradation picture file on Memory Stick media This picture file When the left or right edge of the picture frame needs can be used as a reference for various purposes such to be viewed users can scroll the image in the as for picture tonal adjustments between past images horizont
4. 1080 50i 25PsF Y PB PR GBR 1080 25P Y PB PR GBR r d 525 59 94P Y PB PR GBR 1080 60i 30PsF Y PB PR GBR T e 720 50P Y PB PR GBR 720 60P lw 525 59 94i Y PB PR o 5050 mae n RE RENT 1080 24PsF lODt422Y PB PR i e O e 1080 30PsF 10bit 4 2 2 Y PB PR HD SDI 1080 50i 10bit 4 2 2 Y PB PR e 1280 x 720 60P 10bit 4 2 2 Y PB PR e 1280 x 720 50P l0bit4 2 2v Pa PR o e 10bit 4 4 4 Y PB PR GBR ak 10bit 44 4 Y PB PR GBR 1080 25PsF 10bit 4 4 4 Y PB PR GBR o 1080 25P 12bit 4 4 4 GBR o e T 10bit 4 4 4 Y PB PR GBR 1080 30P 12bit 44 4 GBR e 1080 S0i 12bit 4 4 4 GBR T 10bit 4 4 4 Y PB PR GBR A 1080 50P 10bit 4 2 2 Y PB PR o 1080 60P 10bit 4 2 2 e 1261 4 4 4 XYZ xs 12bit 4 XYZ x Number of digital inputs g i O Number of analog inputs Two 243 optional boards are used Also compatible with 1 1 001 frame rates BKM 243HS and BKM 244CC automatically detect SD SDI and HD SDI input signals li Signal interface Options BKM 244CC HD SD SDI Closed Caption Adaptor e HD SDI SD SDI signal input x2 e HD SDI SD SDI monitor output Power consumption 3 8 W HD SDI and SD SDI signals are detected automatically Closed caption decoders EIA 608 and EIA 708 are equipped BKM 243HS HD SDI SD SDI Input A
5. 74 25 1650 1280 x 720 60P 1280 720 60 5994 001 750 45 00 SMPTE 296M 1920 x 1080 50P 1920 1080 50 148 5 2640 1125 56 25 SMPTE 274M 148 5 1920 x 1080 60P 1920 1080 60 59 94 sagen 001 2200 1125 67 50 SMPTE 274M 2048 x 1080 24PsF 2048 1080 48 47 95 dics 2750 1125 27 00 74 25 1 001 1 2048 x 1080 24P 2048 1080 24 23 97 7049 2750 1125 27 00 74 25 1 001 Also compatible with 1 1 001 frame rates li Flexible Input Configuration Like the BVM A Series CRT monitors the BVM L230 uses a modular slot design so inputs can be configured according to individual needs Four input board slots are available Optional input boards can be installed in any board slot and in most any combination allowing easier configuration and better cost per input value These option boards utilize only one slot each so up to four cards can be installed for maximum flexibility The BVM L230 input boards are not compatible with other earlier BVM A or BVM D Series CRT monitors Interface chart by Input Boards ar _ Board System Nomenclature Signal Format Composite Y C BKM 220D BKM 227W BKM 229X Input Board Slots BKM 243HS BKM 244CC eo ovid NTSC PAL PAL M SECAM Composite Y C 625 501 NTSC PAL PAL M SECAM 625 501 GBR 1080 24Psf Y PB PR GBR o e
6. F Recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 68 F to 86 F 0 to 90 no condensation 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 10 C to 40 14 F to 104 F O 96 to 90 Operating Humidity Operating Pressure Storage and Trans Temperature Storage and Trans Humidity Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 20 x 162 mm 4 x 13 16 x 6 1 2 inches Mass Approx 250 g 9 oz Supplied Accessories Operating Instructions 1 Specifications 243 BNC x 2 Digital Component Signals Sampling Frequency SD SDI Y R Y B Y 13 5 MHz HD SDI Y Pb Pr 74 25 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample BNC x 1 Output signal amplitude 800 mVp p x 10 Output impedance 75 Q unbalanced SD SDI 200 m approx 656 ff max when using 5C 2V coaxial calbes Fujikura or equivalent HD SDI 100 m approx 328 ff max when using 5C FB coaxial cables Fujikura or equivalent Serial Digital Interface Monitor Out Transmission Distance Voltage 3 3 V supplied from the main unit Power Consumption Approx 2 W Operating Temperature 0 to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 68 F to 86 F 0 to 90 no condensation 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 10 C to 40 14 F to 104 F 0 to 90 Operating Humidity Operating Pressure Storage and Trans Temperature Storage and Trans Humidity Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to
7. dynamic range allowing image areas of regular brightness to be clearly viewed Higher exposure levels are clipped in this mode Pixel Zoom 2 The Pixel Zoom function of the BVM L230 is a zoom function for use when displaying images A selected area of the displayed picture can be enlarged on a pixel basis up to eight times both vertically and horizontally Because the function does not use scaling the desired picture content is magnified and displayed faithfully to the raw input signal This function is useful when evaluating precise picture edges such as for chroma keying This function is effective when the input signal is displayed by the Native Scan mode Error Signal Native Scan pixel to pixel display E Conventional flat panel monitors reproduce images using scaling and conversion due to their fixed pixel counts and progressive scanning processes The Native Scan function equipped on the BVM L230 is a unique display mode that reproduces images without changing the input signal s pixel count For example when an SD signal is input the BVM L230 will reproduce the image at a picture size of 720 x 487 pixels For SD input in particular the Native Scan function also allows the image s display size to be doubled to 1440 x 974 by duplicating and doubling each pixel both horizontally and vertically 525 59 94i signal specified by Rec ITU R BT 601 1920 x 1080 Native Scan 720 x 487 Native Scan
8. the BVM CRIT Series including its remote control panel design and features such as Auto White Balance Blue Only Display Monochrome Display RGB Cut Off H V Delay Chroma Up and Safety Markers The BVM L230 also takes maximum advantage of its new signal processing technology enabling unprecedented performance for today s new master monitoring needs Such features now include a newly developed color gamut emulation function a unique Picture amp Picture display function a Pixel Zoom function Gamut Error display an Interlace Disolay Mode and a wide variety of PC and video input capabilities from VGA to WUXGA and from composite 2K XYZ 4 4 4 Where top quality monitoring is a necessity the BVM L230 is the ideal solution of choice for high end acquisition production post production and broadcast monitoring right through to Telecine applications 22 5 inch viewable area measured diagonally 4 TRIMASTER Technology TRIMASTER technology is a design architecture used to bring out full performance capabilities required for evaluation displays It comprises the TRIMASTER core technologies that enable the highest level of color accuracy precision imaging High Reso and quality picture consistency High e Main Features The BVM L230 incorporates three unique technologies that have been customized for exclusive use in this monitor a high grade 23 inch ful
9. 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 20 x 162 mm 4 x 13 16 x 6 1 2 inches Mass Approx 250 g 9 oz Supplied Accessories Operating Instructions 1 BKM 227W BNC x 1 1 Vp p dB sync negative 4 pin mini DIN x 1 Y 1 Vp p 3 sync negative Composite Input Y C Input 0 286 Vp p 3 dB NTSC burst signal level 0 3 Vp p 3 dB PAL burst signal level SECAM PAL M BNC x 1 Monitor Out Loop through with 75 automatic termination 4 pin mini DIN x 1 Loop through with 75 automatic termination Voltage 3 3 V supplied from the main unit Power Consumption Approx 1 8 W Operating Temperature to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 68 F to 86 F to 90 no condensation 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Operating Humidity Operating Pressure Storage and Trans Temperature 10 C to 40 14 F to 104 F Storage and Trans Humidity 0 to 90 Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 20 x 162 mm 4 x 13 16 x 6 1 2 inches Mass Approx 240 g 8 oz Supplied Accessories Operating Instructions 1 Optional Accessories p P f u 7 a d p i 2 c 1 e co us 607 C dm ia Teu BKM 16R BKM 244CC BKM 243HS BKM 220D Monitor Control Unit HD SD SDI Closed Caption Adaptor HD SDI SD SDI Input Adaptor SD SDI 4 2 2 Input Adaptor S
10. 1440 x 974 Native Scan 720 x 487 x 2 Scan Switch The Scan Switch allows switching between 5 blanking or 95 area display and 0 and 3 Under Scan mode Operational Convenience Gamut Error Display The BVM L230 monitor incorporates a Gamut Error convenient feature that instantly alerts viewers of such Display function that detects irregular signal input signals without using waveform monitor When an irregular signal is detected the BVM L230 indicates this with a ZEBRA pattern over the relevant area of the picture Irregular signal data can include non standard input signals and video signals exceeding the video level selectable which can be generated during the signal conversion from HD component to RGB The Gamut Error Display is a MG BY Variety of Display Modes Most flat panel monitors can only display progressive Il Interlace Display images at the input signal s frame rate In addition to this conventional disolay method the BVM L230 has two unique display modes Black Frame Insertion Display and Interlace Display The Interlace Display mode of the BVM L230 can display interlace input signals as interlace fields As with the Native Scan function the Interlace Display mode offers faithful reproduction of the input signal and the displayed interlace fields are free from picture degradation that can occur by the monitor s I P Combining its high frame rate operation with a unique conversion process
11. BVM L230 incorporates a new Monitor Control Unit the BKM 16R which can be attached below the monitor using the optional Controller Attachment Stand the BKM 37H or connected remotely via an Ethernet cable The BVM L230 monitor and the BKM 16R controller attached with the BKM 37H attachment stand Ethernet based Remote Control 6 Like the BVM A Series monitors and controller the standard Ethernet connection One BKM 16R BVM L230 monitor and the BKM 16R Monitor Control Monitor Control Unit can control up to thirty two 32 Unit are equipped with an Ethernet port allowing BVM monitors remote control of disolay parameters across a BKM 16R Monitor Control Unit Front Panel CHAR COL REMOTE SONY CAPTURE SCAN HDELAY VDELAY MONO APT COMB OFF TEMP CHROMA BRIGHT SINGLE INPUT Bngnumuumu 7 BM MEM Fi F2 F3 F4 F6 F7 FB GROUP NATIVE BLUE CHROMA m B xev de 16 9 SCAN ROFF GOFF BOFF MARKER UP ENTER TN MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL ALL B le v 3i sur choue aL p BD Ba v F9 F10 Fil F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 Rear Panel DC 5V 12V IN LAN T J PEER TOPEER Operational Convenience Copy Function 24 The optional BKM 16R control unit has a Memory Stick slot to save and load monitor setup and adjustment data In multiple monitor systems this allows data to be exchanged between units so that the same setup and adjustment status can instantly be reprod
12. SONY I JL 1135545309 ow EB v n WE d o e jo f Lad E gt i Sou a HuDn unnn Professional Master Monitor BVM L230 TRIMASTER Fulfilling Your Master Monitoring Needs Even Further the BVM L230 TRIMASTER LCD Monitor Responding to the continued demands for a true master monitor Sony is proud to introduce the BVM L230 23 inch LCD master monitor that uses Sony s exclusive TRIMASTER technology Designed the foundation of market acclaimed BYM CRT evaluation monitors the BVM L230 has been designed to inherit and surpass its CRT predecessors in both image quality and operational performances stunning quality of the BVM L230 is only made possible by the use three newly developed Sony technologies a high grade 10 bit 23 inch full resolution LCD panel an exclusive precision LED backlight system and a new 12 bit disolay engine all of which have been optimized for producing images at master monitor quality on a flat panel platform By combining such devices with sophisticated color management algorithms and advanced feedback systems the BVM L230 achieves highly precise color reproduction image consistency and image uniformity to the same degree or higher as its CRT predecessors For monitor setup and control the BVM L230 retains the same operational convenience as
13. Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 424 x 58 8 x 174 9 mm 16 3 4 x 2 3 8 x 7 inches Mass Approx 2 1 kg 4 lb 10 oz AC adaptor 1 AC power cord parts number 1 757 562 1 1 for USA and Canada Supplied Accessories 1 575 131 8 for Europe 1 Rack mount brackets 2 Rack mount attachment screws 4 Function labels 2 Operation manual 1 244 BNC x 2 Digital Component Signals Sampling Frequency SD SDI Y R Y B Y 13 5 MHz HD SDI Y Pb Pr 74 25 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample BNC x 1 Output signal amplitude 800 mVp p x 10 Output impedance 75 unbalanced SD SDI 200 m approx 656 ff max when using 5C 2V coaxial calbes Fujikura or equivalent HD SDI 100 m approx 328 ff max when using 5C FB coaxial cables Fujikura or equivalent Serial Digital Interface Monitor Out Transmission Distance Voltage 5 V 3 3 V supplied from the main unit Power Consumption Approx 3 8 W Operating Temperature 0 to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operation temperature 20 C to 30 68 F to 86 F to 90 no condensation 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 10 to 40 C 14 F to 104 F O to 90 Operating Humidity Operating Pressure Storage and Trans Temperature Storage and Trans Humidity Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 20 x 162 mm 4x 13 16 x 6 1 2 inches Mass Approx 250 g 9 oz Supplied Accesso
14. al direction and for camera framing adjustments 2048 x 1080 pixel Both standard size Memory Stick media and smaller Memory Stick 1920 x 1080 pixel Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is not required 12dB Chroma Up function Chroma UP button located on the BKM 16R front panel allows the Chroma Level be boosted by 12 This is a convenient feature for adjusting camera white balance with a higher degree of accuracy CHAR COL CAPTURE SCAN HDELAY VDELAY MONO APT COMB OFF TEMP CHROMA operare _ 8 H E M EM EN Fi 2 F6 PRR F4 F5 F7 F8 NATIVE BLUE CHROMA 16 9 SCAN ONLY ROFF GOFF BOFF MARKER UP ENTER MANUAL MANUAL a s F9 STD DUO F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 Operational Convenience 14 Marker Settings Like the earlier BVM Series CRT monitors the BVM L230 monitor can display various markers including an aspect marker safe area marker and center marker In addition to this flexible selection of marker types detailed display settings of each marker are offered For example the color the brightness horizontal vertical position and width of aspect markers can all be controlled while the height and width of safe area markers can be adjusted What s more users can also choose to display two safe area markers each selectable between three marker variations These flexible marker controls together with the cho
15. al formats include 525 601 625 501 525 60 625 50P 720 50P and 720 60P 10 bit 12 bit RGB 4 4 4 1080 24PsE 1080 24P 1080 25PsF 1080 25 1080 501 1080 30PsF 1080 30P and 1080 60 10 bit 4 2 2 1080 50P and 1080 60P and the digital cinema formats of 12 bit 4 4 4 XYZ RGB 2048 x 1080 24PsF and 2048x1080 24P g A Dual Link HD SDI Interface BVM L230 Acceptable Signal Formats NO 525 59 94i LR 59 94 858 525 15 73 Rec ITU R 601 2625 50 135 864 625 15 63 Rec ITU R 601 525 59 94P 2 94 858 525 31 47 SMPTE 293M Rec ITU R BI 1358 4 625 50P 864 625 31 25 Rec ITU R BT 1358 74 25 2750 5 1920 x 1080 24PsF 1920 1080 48 4195 4250 1125 27 00 SMPTE RP 211 6 1920 x 1080 24P 1920 1080 2423 97 2750 1125 27 00 SMPTE 274M 74 25 1 001 1920 x 1080 25PsF 1920 1080 1125 28 13 RP 211 8 1920 x 1080 25P 1920 1080 74 2640 1125 28 13 SMPTE 274M 9 1920 x 1080 50 1920 1080 7425 2640 1125 28 13 SMPTE 274M 10 1920 x 1080 30PsF 1920 1080 1125 33 75 RP 211 74 25 11 1920 x 1080 30P 1920 1080 c eco 2200 1125 33 75 SMPTE 274M 74 25 2200 12 1920 x 1080 60 1920 1080 GERM a 1125 33 75 SMPTE 274M 1280 x 720 24P 1280 720 24 23 97 e 4125 750 18 00 SMPTE 296M 74 25 1 001 1280 x 720 25P 1280 720 25 74 25 3960 750 18 75 296 74 25 1280 x 720 30P 1280 720 30 2997 742500 3300 750 22 50 SMPTE 296M 1280 x 720 50P 1280 720 50 74 25 1980 750 37 50 SMPTE 296M
16. daptor e HD SDI SD SDI signal input x2 e HD SDI SD SDI monitor output Power consumption 2 0 W HD SDI and SD SDI signals are detected automatically HD SDI SD SDI monitor output x1 HD SDI SD SDI signal input x2 BKM 243HS DIGITAL HD SDI HD SDI SD SDI signal input x2 HD SDI SD SDI monitor output x1 BKM 244CC amp MONITOR OUT BKM 229X Analog Component Adaptor RGB Y PB PR input x1 EXT SYNC x1 Power consumption 4 0 W RGB Y PB PR input x1 EXT SYNC x1 BKM 227W NTSC PAL Input Adaptor Composite input output x1 e Y C input output x1 Power consumption 1 8 W Composite input output x1 input output x1 2 BKM 220D SD SDI 4 2 2 Input Adaptor SD SDI signal input x2 SD SDI monitor output x1 Power consumption 1 5 W SD SDI signal input x2 SD SDI monitor output x1 BKM 220D piana Operational Convenience The BVM L230 is equipped with the same acclaimed functions and operational conveniences of its predecessors the BVM A Series and BVM D Series CRT master monitors However it also has some additional unique features which are only made possible by Sony s flat panel technology Modular Monitor Control Unit BKM 16R 2 Like the earlier BVM Series the monitor and control panel are provided as separate units allowing greater flexibility in system integration The
17. djusts the light intensity of the corresponding LEDs red green or blue in that specific area to maintain accurate luminance uniformity of the backlight These two technologies combined together allow the BVM L230 monitor to provide an extra level of uniformity li Precision Imaging e Full HD Panel with 10 bit Driver The BVM L230 achieves both high resolution and stunning color depth using a full 1920 x 1080 HD LCD panel and precise 10 bit driver e Newly Developed Conversion Technology The BVM L230 uses a sophisticated conversion technique that keeps artifacts that are often seen in typical LCD monitors a minimum such as edge jaggedness conversion errors and a picture delay that is less than one field li Quality Picture Consistency e High Accuracy Display Engine e Color Feedback System The BVM L230 uses a 12 bit display engine which allows Using a color feedback system the BVM L230 achieves images to be reproduced with high precision for the stability called for with master monitor applications accurate evaluation and manipulation e Panel Calibration Each and every BVM L230 monitor is carefully calibrated at the factory on an individual basis providing a high level of accuracy and stability for characteristics such as gamma and uniformity Three Key Devices Enabling Master Monitor Picture Quality Customized LCD Panel 23 inch Full HD Resolution The LCD panel has been developed exclusivel
18. ice of many different marker types such as aspect marker types lines or aspect blanking and center marker types long or short make the BVM L230 monitor the perfect all round display device for a variety of shooting scenarios from SD HD video acquisition to digital cinematography Marker Variation 16 9 15 9 14 9 13 9 4 3 2 39 1 2 35 1 896 1 1 85 1 or 1 66 1 Selectable 8096 8896 9096 9396 Markers or variable Hexible Line Colors White Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan or Magenta Line Width Thick or Thin Line Luminance 90 IRE or 40 IRE Marker Examples 16 9 Mask Screen Size 16 9 Aspect Mode 2 35 1 Aspect Marker Color Magenta Marker Bright Width THICK Safe Area Shape A Area Size 80 Center Marker Short Aspect Blanking Off Screen Size 16 9 Aspect Mode 14 9 Aspect Marker Color Yellow Marker Bright AOIRE Width THIN Safe Area Shape B Area Size 80 Center Marker Short Aspect Blanking HALF Screen Size 16 9 Aspect Mode 4 3 Aspect Marker Color Green Marker Bright 9OIRE Width THICK Safe Area SHAPE C Area Size 80 Center Marker LONG Aspect Blanking BLACK BVM L230 with the 16 9 Mask 16 10 Mask Easy Setup and Adjustment Auto White Balance The color temperature and white balance of the BVM L230 monitor can be automatically adjusted by the Auto White Balance function using the specified color te
19. l resolution LCD panel a precision LED backlight system and a unique professional display engine not found in any other monitor This has resulted in the highly reliable BVM L230 which offers the accurate color reproduction precision imaging and quality picture consistency required by today s most demanding master monitoring applications Using these technologies the BVM L230 not only achieves the quality of its predecessor BVM A and BVM D Series CRT monitors but also adds innovative features for today s new master monitoring needs 22 5 inch viewable area measured diagonally Superb Picture Quality and Stable Color Temperature 2 li Accurate Color Reproduction e Nonlinear Cubic Conversion Color Management System The nonlinear cubic conversion color management system of the BVM L230 uses a unique 3 D LUT look up table to reproduce precision wide color gamuts meeting SMPTE and ITU standaras thus offering more accurate color reproduction It offers highly accurate tracking throughout the entire grayscale The combination of its high purity LED backlight system together with this color management system allows the BVM L230 to accurately reproduce color gamuts that replicates broadcast standards such as ITU R BT 709 and EBU and SMPTE C phosphor standards In addition the BVM L230 offers a unique D Cine gamut that reproduces the wider color space used for digital intermediate work Compared to past CRT monitors which
20. lected using vertical WIPE pattern which is controlled from the BKM 16R This function is useful when picture details of the two images must be examined on a pixel basis This is normally used when looking at still images li Blending The two picture images are overlapped for display The mix ratio is adjustable This function is useful when verifying whether a foreground signal is accurately keyed into the background signal or when combining shoots with live action and computer generated effects Operational Convenience S LOG GAMMA 2 The BVM L230 incorporates gamma tables to reproduce images which were captured using the S LOG gamma technology S LOG gamma is a technique used in Sony digital cinematography cameras that allows the full latitude of the camera CCD to be maintained throughout the production chain Unlike conventional systems in which highlight contrast is compressed S LOG gamma logarithmically converts the video signal using characteristics similar to film negatives This keeps the camera CCD dynamic range intact even in extreme highlight areas The BVM L230 allows reproduction as an inverse function of the camera S LOG gamma signals Two display modes are offered 1 S LOG Full This mode displays the full dynamic range of the video signal captured from Sony digital cinematography cameras 2 S LOG Standard This mode displays image exposure levels at the lower part of the S LOG gamma signal
21. mperature probes such as the Konica Minolta CA 210 DK Technologies PM5639 06 and X Rite Eye One Pro A connector is required for each color analyzer Auto Chroma Phase Adjustment An Auto Chroma Phase Matrix setup function is provided on the BVM L230 which automatically adjusts the monitor s chroma phase and matrix using external color bars Only analog signal input is supported Internal Test Signal and SMPTE Color Bars BVM L230 incorporates a built in test signal generator for a 100 white signal 20 gray signal 076 black signal PLUGE Picture Line Up Generating Equipment signal color bar signals 5 step grayscale signal and ramp signal Other Features m VESA M Mounting 200 x 100 mm pitch m Blue Only Mono H Delay V Delay m NTSC Setup Level 0 7 5 m Component Level SMPTE EBU N10 or Betacam B Aperture Serial Remote Ethernet Parallel Remote D sub 9 pin Tally Lamp Amber EXT Sync for RGB YUV m Remote Maintenance 5 Tilt Forward Character Off Button BKM 16R To facilitate parameter adjustments the On Screen Menu indication can be taken off the screen while the Menu mode is still active The On Screen Menu indication can be toggled on or off simply by the press of a button on the BKM 16R front panel Color Temperature Selection The Color Temperature can be selected from D65 D93 D61 056 D Cine or User to User5 A Color Temp Colo
22. offer only one color gamut per model the BVM L230 allows these color gamuts be selected and reproduced on the same monitor a feature only made possible by the technologies used in Sony s BVM L230 monitor D Cine is a color gamut emulating the color gamut described in SMPTE RP 431 2 2007 However the chromaticity of the green red region is not covered in full 0 900 0 D Cine 0 EBU SMPTE C L230 NATIVE 0 800 0 700 0 600 0 500 Tes 0 400 0 300 700 0 200 780 0 100 0 000 0 100 0 200 0 300 0 400 0 500 0 600 0 700 0 800 ll Ultra high precision Uniformity Correction Typically LCD monitors exhibit poor uniformity performance With the BVM L230 white can be reproduced uniformly at every point of the screen This is due to the use of two advanced technologies precise adjustment of the LCD panel characteristics and sophisticated LED backlight control At the factory grayscale levels are precisely measured at each area of the panel and if differences are detected between areas they are accurately corrected by electrical means Secondly the sophisticated LED backlight system also contributes to the BVM L230 s high level of uniformity This is because RGB sensors are aligned together with the R and B LEDs of the backlight to constantly monitor and control the luminance level of each backlight color When inconsistent luminance is detected the color feedback system a
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24. r Temperature button located on the BKM 16R front panel enables instant access to the Color Temp menu without using the On Screen menu D Cine x 0 314 y 0 351 Aspect Switch The aspect ratio be switched between 4 3 16 9 2 39 and 1 869 1 depending on the input signal 10 Tilt Backward 15 16 Specifications BVM L230 PICTURE PERFORMANCE a Si TFT Active Matrix LCD Picture Size Viewable Ared Approx 483 8 x 302 4 mm Approx 19 1 8 x 12 inches Diagonal 5 0 6 mm 22 1 2 inches Aspect 16 10 Resolution H x V 1920 x 1200 pixels WUXGA Pixel Efficiency 99 99 Backlight High purity LEDs Preset Brightness 100 cd m D Cine 48 cd m when 100 white signal is input Panel drive RGB 10 bit Panel frame rate 96 100 120 Hz Viewing angle 85 85 85 85 typical up down left right contrast gt 10 1 Video Input Output Four 4 slots PC input DVI D HDCP correspondence x 1 LAN Ethernet 10 BASE T 100 BASE TX RJ 45 x 1 Control Parallel Remote D sub 9 pin female x 1 Option A Mini DIN 8 pin female x 1 Option B USB Type A x 1 used for future expansion DC 5V Out Circle 4 pin female x 1 GENERAL Power Requirements 100 to 240 V AC 2 0 to 0 9 A 50 60 Hz Power consumption Approx 180 W at maximum load the luminance compensation due to the aged deterioration of the LED is included Operating Temperature
25. ries Operating Instructions 1 BKM 229X RGB Input BNC x 3 0 7 Vp p 3 dB Sync on Green 0 3 Vp p sync negative Component Input 0 7 Vp p x 3 BNC x 1 External Sync Input 0 3 to 4 Vp p bipolarity ternary or negative polarity binary 4 pin mini DIN x 1 Loop through with 75 automatic termination Voltage 3 3 V 5 V supplied from the main unit Power Consumption Approx 4 W Operating Temperature O to 35 32 F to 95 F Recommended operation temperature 20 to 30 68 F to 86 F O to 90 no condensation 700 hPa to 1060 hPa 10 C to 40 14 F to 104 F 0 to 90 Operating Humidity Operating Pressure Storage and Trans Temperature Storage and Trans Humidity Storage and Trans Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Dimensions W x H x D 100 x 20 x 162 mm 4 x 13 16 x 6 1 2 inches Mass Approx 250 g 9 oz Supplied Accessories Operating Instructions 1 BKM 220D BNC x 2 Digital Component Signals Sampling Frequency Y R Y B Y 13 5 MHz Quantization 10 bits sample BNC x 1 Output signal amplitude 800 mVp p x10 Output impedance 75 unbalanced 200 m approx 656 max when using 5C 2V coaxial calbes Fujikura or equivalent Serial Digital Interface Monitor Out Transmission Distance Voltage 5 V supplied from the main unit Power Consumption Approx 1 5 W Operating Temperature O to 35 68 F to 95
26. uced Picture amp Picture Side by Side Butterfly Wipe and Blending This data can also be transferred via the BVM s Ethernet connection Both standard size Memory Stick media and the smaller Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media can be used A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is not required The unique Picture amp Picture function of the BVM L230 allows simultaneous display of two input signals on its LCD screen This function is extremely convenient for making instant adjustments between two input sources since there is no need to individually adjust the different li Side by Side The two picture images are downscaled using digital filter and displayed side by side This feature is convenient when making white balance adjustments and or determining shooting angles between two cameras li Butterfly The two inputs are displayed as line symmetric images on the left and right halves of the screen By controlling the H position the two images can be moved inward to the middle of the screen Instant comparisons can be made without having to move one s eyes This makes comparison of moving images very easy characteristics of two monitors This function comes in handy for adjustments between two cameras special effects creation time lapse shooting and computergenerated graphics work The BVM L230 offers four Picture amp Picture modes ll WIPE The area of the two pictures to be displayed is se
27. y for use on the BVM L230 based on strict master monitor criteria It offers a 10 bit driver and advanced LCD technology which can display at high frame rates with very high speed response 22 5 inch viewable area measured diagonally E Precision Backlight System Using Sony designed high purity LEDs the precision backlight system is also a develooment used exclusively in the BVM L230 This enables the widest color gamut ever offered in a Sony monitor and fully covers broadcast standard color spaces The precision backlight system also incorporates a uniformity control function and color feedback system Professional Display Engine The high precision signal processing engine has been developed to fulfill master monitor criteria and is optimized for use the BVM L230 This engine incorporates 12 bit output accuracy at each process and provides a high quality I P conversion algorithm and highly accurate color management system Multi format Signal Support li Input Versatility The BVM L230 can accept almost any SD or HD video format both analog and digital plus PC signals from VGA to WUXGA 1920 x 1200 In addition to a DVI D interface equipped as standard four option board slots are offered to configure the BVM L230 according to different user needs The optional analog interfaces accept composite Y C Y PB PR and RGB Digital interfaces accept SD SDI HD SDI and Dual Link HD SDI inputs Acceptable sign
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