Summary of the content on the page No. 1
4-447-920-11(1)
LCD Monitor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
LMD-941W
© 2012 Sony Corporation
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Owner’s Record cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. WARNING Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Sony dealer regarding this product. WARNING Model No.____________________ When installing the unit, incorporate a readily Serial No.____________________ accessible disconnect device in t
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
CAUTION For the customers in Canada The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, ICES-003. shall be placed on the apparatus. For the customers in Europe CAUTION This product with the CE marking complies with the The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even Europea
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Table of Contents Precaution ..............................................................5 On Safety ............................................................ 5 On Installation .................................................... 5 Handling the LCD Screen .................................. 5 On Burn-in ......................................................... 5 On a Long Period of Use .................................... 5 On Cleaning .......................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
� Do not push or scratch the LCD monitor’s screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD monitor’s screen. Precaution This may cause the screen to lose uniformity. � If the unit is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not On Safety a malfunction. When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to normal. � Operate the unit only with a power source as specified � The screen and the cabinet become warm during in the “Specificati
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
On Cleaning On Mounting on a Rack Leave 1U space empty above and below the monitor to Before cleaning ensure adequate air circulation or install a fan to Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC maintain the monitor’s performance. outlet. On cleaning the monitor screen If you have any questions about this unit, contact your The monitor screen surface is especially treated to authorized Sony dealer. reduce reflection of light. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
For more information, see “WFM/ALM/VECTOR (waveform monitor, audio level meter, and vectorscope) Features SETTING” on page 26. Timecode display The LMD-941W (9 type) is equipped with a Full HD Timecode superimposed on SDI signals is displayed on (1920 × 1080) LCD panel providing precise image and the screen. high performance in multiple formats, suitable for For more information, see “T/C (time code) DISPLAY broadcast or business use. It supports both digital or 1) SETTING” on page 24. a
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Illuminated control panel The characters that represent the names of the buttons on the control panel can be illuminated, so it is visible in the dark. The brightness of the LED has two levels, and varies according to the ambient light. Key inhibit function You can inhibit a key function to prevent misoperation. Monaural speaker The monitor has a monaural speaker to reproduce sound. Two power systems This unit can also be operated by DC 12V or its exclusive AC adaptor. The AC adaptor can be
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel a Tally lamp e Stand You can check the status of the monitor by the color of Pull the stand toward you to tilt the monitor screen by the tally lamp. 15°. When using the optional VF-510 Monitor ENG Kit, The tally lamp lights in red, green or amber according to set the stand at positions B and C (see “Using the stand” the setting of PARALLEL REMOTE in the REMOTE on page 10). menu. f Input select buttons b Protection plate Press to monitor
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
F5 button: H/V DELAY Using the stand F6 button: VOLUME Pull the stand toward you to tilt the monitor screen by F7 button: I/P MODE 15°. You can assign various functions in FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu. Press the button BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, CHROMA, VOLUME, PHASE, or APERTURE function assigned to display the adjustment screen. Press the same button again, and the adjustment screen disappears, but you can adjust the value without the setting value display. For details of
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Input signal Item SDI HDMI Video B & W SD HD 3G SD HD 1 CONTRAST* aa aa aaa 1 BRIGHTNESS* aa aa aaa 1 CHROMA* a aa aaa × a 1 PHASE* ×× ×× ×× (NTSC) APERTURE aa aa aaa COLOR TEMP aa aa aaa COLOR SPACE aa aa aaa AUTO CHROMA/PHASE a ×× ×× ×× ACC a ×× ×× ×× CTI a ×× ×× ×× V SHARPNESS aa a a ×× × a a NTSC SETUP ×× ×× × (NTSC) (480/60I) SCAN aa aa aaa ASPECT aa a ×× a × MARKER aa aa aaa BLUE ONLY a × aa aaa MONO a aa aaa × 6 H/V DELAY* aa aa a ×× SHIFT aa a
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Rear/Bottom Panel a SDI (3G/HD/SD) input and output connectors IN connector (BNC) Connect to the audio outputs of external equipment 1 (input) connector, 2 (input) connector such as a VCR. Input connector for serial digital component signals. OUT connector SDI 1 and SDI 2 inputs are available. Outputs the audio signal which is selected by the input OUT connector select button on the front panel. Output connector for serial digital component signals. When SDI signal is selected, either the audi
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
CAUTION � For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral Installing the Handle device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. � When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to You can install the supplied carrying handle to the unit, peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent using the supplied four screws. malfunction due to radiation noise. � The connection speed may be affected by the network Handle system. This u
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Installing the Arm Mount Installing to the Rack Bracket (Using MB-531) You can install the supplied arm mount bracket, using You can attach up to two monitors to the rack by using the supplied four screws. the optional MB-531 Mounting Bracket. Arm mount bracket 1 Attach the mounting bracket to the monitor. For details on attaching the mounting bracket, refer to the Mounting Instructions of the MB-531. 2 Attach the unit to the rack with four screws. Note The screws are not supplied. Prepare sc
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Connecting the AC Power Cord Power Supply Attach the AC adaptor to the monitor, and then connect the supplied AC power cord. Attaching the AC Adaptor AC power cord (supplied) Attaching AC plug holder (supplied) Attach the AC plug holder to the AC power cord, and connect it to the AC IN connector so that the cord does not come loose. Removing CAUTION � The AC adaptor can be used only with products specified by the manufacturer. � To remove the AC adaptor, first unplug the AC power cord and
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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 3 1 5 1 Press the 1 (standby) switch. The unit is turned on and the SELECT SETTING 4 2 screen appears. 3 3 1North America S E L E C T S E T T I N G COLOR NTSC COLOR 2Latin America N O R T H _ A M E R I C A TEMP SETUP SPACE L A T I N A M E R I C A A F R I C A A U S T R A L A
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
2 If LATIN AMERICA is selected: Selecting the Menu PAL&PAL-N area Language L A T I N A M E R I C A P A L & P A L - N _ A R E A Argentina A R G E N T I N A P A R A G U A Y Paraguay U R U G U A Y You can select one of seven languages (English, French, N T S C & P A L - M A R E A Uruguay O T H E R A R E A German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) for NTSC&PAL-M area displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. “ENGLISH (English)” is selected in the default setting. Other a
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are displayed in yellow. Using the Menu USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING NTSC SETUP: xxxxxx The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making FORMAT DISPLAY: xxxxxx various adjustments and settings such as picture control, LANGUAGE: ENGLISH POWER SAVING: xxxxxx input setting, set setting change, etc. You can also I/P MODE: xxxxxxx change the menu language displayed in the on-screen LED BRIGHTNESS: xxxxxx RGB RANGE: xxxxxx menu. S
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
The menu icon presently selected is shown in The menu disappears automatically if a button is not yellow and setting items are displayed. pressed for one minute. USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING About the memory of the settings NTSC SETUP: xxxxxx The settings are automatically stored in the monitor FORMAT DISPLAY: xxxxxx LANGUAGE: ENGLISH memory. POWER SAVING: xxxxxx I/P MODE: xxxxxxx LED BRIGHTNESS: xxxxxx RGB RANGE: xxxxxx SD PIXEL MAPPING: xxxxxxx 3 Select an item. Turn the menu
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
POSITION TRANSPARENCY Adjustment Using the IMD SETTING IMD Menus POSITION TRANSPARENCY TEXT COLOR Items TEXT BRIGHTNESS TALLY 1 The screen menu of this monitor consists of the TALLY 2 following items. WFM/ALM/VECTOR (waveform monitor, audio level meter, and vectorscope) SETTING DISPLAY STATUS (the items indicate the WFM/ALM/VECTOR current settings.) POSITION FORMAT TRANSPARENCY COLOR TEMP COLOR HDMI FORMAT INTENSITY NTSC SETUP ZOOM SCAN MODE LINE SELECT POWER SAVING LINE POSITION I/P MODE TA
