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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your WARNING Sony dealer regarding this product. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Model No. ____________________ This apparatus is provided with a main switch on the Serial No.
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For the customers in Europe which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not...
Table of Contents Precaution .............. 5 On Safety ............5 On Installation ............ 5 Handling the LCD Screen ........5 Handling the 3D Glasses ........5 About the Fluorescent Tube ....... 5 On Cleaning ............6 On Repacking ............. 6 On Fan Error (For LMD-2451TD) .....
For details on the stand, please contact your lighting apparatus for this unit. If the LCD screen Sony dealer. becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, consult your • Consult with Sony qualified personnel for installation. Sony dealer. Precaution...
RETURN button on the front panel blinks Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC for fan error indication, turn off the power and contact an outlet. authorized Sony dealer. On cleaning the monitor screen and lens of 3D About this manual glasses...
L/R switch Features Left and right dual-stream HD-SDI signals can be swapped over without being visually disturbed by black frames. This allows you to easily compare the color and brightness between left and right signals. This function The LMD-4251TD (42-type) or LMD-2451TD (24- is only available in 2D display mode.
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SDI supports not only HD-SDI and SD-SDI, but also Closed caption 3G-SDI, which transmits twice as much data as HD-SDI The closed caption conforming to the EIA608 standard with a Single-link. is displayed. HD15 (analog) and DVI-D (digital) connectors are The EIA/CEA-608 and EIA/CEA-708 standard closed equipped for the PC input.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel LMD-4251TD CONTROL VOLUME CONTRAST PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT MENU ENTER RETURN COMPOSITE COMPONENT HD15 LMD-2451TD COMPOSITE – COMPONENT – – – HD15 – – Location and Function of Parts and Controls...
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a 1 (standby) switch and indicator j Input select buttons Press the switch to turn on the power in standby mode Press to monitor the signal input to each connector. (the power switch on the rear panel is turned on). The A-1, A-2, B-1 and B-2 buttons are used when an indicator lights in green.
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SELECT of the USER CONFIG menu is output (see page 33). When BKM-220D/243HS/244CC/250TG is installed, the audio signal of the channel which is selected in OPTION AUDIO SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu is output (see page 33). The audio signals from the speakers are output from the AUDIO L/R OUT connector on the rear (see page 15).
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Input signal Item Video* B & W* Component* RGB* Computer Y/C* DVI HD15 HD-SDI DVI* CONTRAST* BRIGHT* CHROMA* × × × × × × × × × × × × PHASE* (NTSC) APERTURE COLOR TEMP COLOR SPACE AUTO CHROMA/ ×...
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*1 Adjustment of SUB CONTROL is the same. *2 When a component signal (480/60I or 480/60P) is input and the COMPONENT LEVEL is set to SMPTE, this can be switchable. *3 When a BKM-227W is installed, the number of the input connector is increased.
Side Panel (LMD-4251TD) Rear Panel (LMD-2451TD) LMD-4251TD OPTION A PARALLEL REMOTE SERIAL REMOTE DVI-D HD15 OPTION B SYNC COMPOSITE IN AUDIO LMD-2451TD 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 0 – qf qg qh Location and Function of Parts and Controls...
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When this unit operates on an external sync signal, connect the reference signal from a sync generator o SERIAL REMOTE connector (RJ-45) to this connector. Connect to the network or Sony BKM-15R Monitor Control Unit by using a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN Note cable (shielded type, optional).
CAUTION Adjusting the Height of • When you connect the optional LAN cable of the unit to peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to the Stand (LMD-2451TD) prevent malfunction due to radiation noise. • For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port.
Attach the arm. Connecting the AC Hang the hook of the bracket for using Power Cord the A screw holes. 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.
Attaching the Provided L/R Labels Installing the Input Adaptor Install the L/R labels on the panel around the input connectors to show channel allocations for inputs. Examples for attaching Before installing the input adaptor, disconnect the power cord. LMD-4251TD Remove the panel of the optional input slot. Insert the input adaptor into the slot.
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 –...
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...
The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are Using the Menu displayed in yellow. USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making M AT R I X : C O M P O N E N T L E V E L : xxxx various adjustments and settings such as picture control, N T S C S E T U P :...
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The menu icon presently selected is shown in About the memory of the settings yellow and setting items are displayed. The settings are automatically stored in the monitor memory. USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING M AT R I X : xxxx C O M P O N E N T L E V E L : N T S C S E T U P :...
USER CONFIG Adjustment Using the SYSTEM SETTING MATRIX Menus COMPONENT LEVEL NTSC SETUP SCAN FORMAT DISPLAY Items LANGUAGE POWER SAVING The screen menu of this monitor consists of the I/P MODE following items. BACKGROUND MARKER SETTING STATUS (the items indicate the MARKER ENABLE current settings.) MARKER SELECT...
*3 Displayed only when selecting input signals from BKM- For the DVI/HD15 input 250TG or DVI input signals. STATUS 1/2 REMOTE F O R M AT xxxxxxx PARALLEL REMOTE xxxxxxx SERIAL REMOTE xxxxx C O L O R T E M P xxxx P O W E R S AV I N G KEY INHIBIT...
For the video input Submenu Setting COLOR TEMP Selects the color temperature from USER CONTROL 1/3 among D65, D93 and USER AU T O C H R O M A / P H A S E settings. AU T O A D J VA L U E : S TA R T : MANUAL If you set the COLOR TEMP to...
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For the DVI/HD15 input Submenu Setting SUB CONTROL Adjusts finely the adjustment range * The 1/3 menu cannot be adjusted. of the button on the front panel for CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, CHROMA and PHASE. USER CONTROL 2/3 • CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture S U B C O N T R O L contrast.
USER CONFIG menu Submenu Setting The USER CONFIG menu is used for setting the PICTURE CONTROL Adjusts to monitor the picture more clearly. system, marker, multi display, function button, closed • SIZE H: Adjusts the horizontal caption, audio, option and 3D. size of the picture.
Scan mode image Submenu Setting FORMAT DISPLAY Selects the display mode of the signal format and scan mode. • ON: The format and scan mode are always displayed. • OFF: The display is hidden. • AUTO: The format and scan mode are displayed for about 10 seconds when the input of the signal starts.
Submenu Setting SAFETY AREA Selects the safe area size for the aspect ratio determined by the button which the aspect function is assigned. You can select from among OFF, 80%, 85%, 88%, 90% and 93%. When the marker is displayed, the safe area for the marker is displayed.
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting MULTI DISPLAY • PIP/POP: The sub display is put in POSITION Sets the position of the sub display. You the main display for the 16:9 display can select from among 1 to 3 for the 4:3 and by the side of the main display display and 1 to 4 for the 16:9 display.
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About the function assigned to the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) Press the button to adjust the picture automatically to function button maximum clarity for the signal input to the HD15 input connector. For finer according to the input signal, see SCAN DOT PHASE on page 27.
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serial number 7100001 or later to display HD-SDI signal For a signal input from a BKM-244CC in 3D. (when a BKM-244CC is installed) Note USER CONFIG – CLOSED CAPTION SETTING This function is only available in 3D display mode. C L O S E D C A P T I O N E N A B L E : DISPARITY SIM.
AUDIO SETTING Submenu Setting ALM DISPLAY Selects ON to display the ALM (audio USER CONFIG – AUDIO SETTING level meter) display and OFF not to I N P U T S E L E C T : display. The indications of the audio level signify O P T I O N A U D I O S E T T I N G as illustrated below, although the units O P T I O N A AU D I O C H :...
3D SETTING Submenu Setting DISPARITY SIM. Adjusts the phase of left/right input * This setting menu is displayed only when input from BKM- signals. You can monitor the depth of 3D 250TG or DVI is selected. images using simulated 3D effect. * Only 2D/3D SELECT is displayed when DVI input is selected.
Submenu Setting Submenu Setting SERIAL REMOTE Selects the mode to be used. • OFF: SERIAL REMOTE does PARALLEL REMOTE Selects the PARALLEL REMOTE not function. connector pins for which you want • RS-232C: The monitor is to change the function. controlled by the command of You can assign various functions to RS-232C.
You can lock the setting so that they cannot be changed Troubleshooting by an unauthorized user. Select OFF or ON. If you set to ON, all items are displayed in black, indicating the items are locked. This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support.
–5 dBu 47 kilohms or higher Specifications External synchronized input connector BNC type (1) 0.3 to 4.0 V p-p ± bipolarity ternary or negative polarity binary Picture performance (LMD-4251TD) HD15 input connector LCD panel a-Si TFT Active Matrix D-sub 15-pin (1) Pixel efficiency 99.99% R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, sync positive (Sync 2D viewing angle (up/down/left/right, contrast >...
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Note (2) Hot switching inrush current, Always verify that the unit is operating properly before measured in accordance with use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR European standard EN55103-1: 32 DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT A (230 V) NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...
Available signal formats The unit is applicable to the following signal formats. Compo BKM- BKM- BKM- site Y/C BKM- System Component 243HS/ 250TG 250TG BKM- 220D BKM-229X 244CC 227W 575/50I – Pin number Signal (PAL) 480/60I – (NTSC) 576/50P – –...
Side Dimensions 1 3 0 1 3 . 6 ( LMD-4251TD SYNC Front COMPOSITE IN AUDIO 1 ,027 (40 OPTION A PARALLEL REMOTE SERIAL REMOTE DVI-D HD15 CONTROL OPTION B VOLUME CONTRAST PHASE CHROMA BRIGHT MENU Unit: mm (inches) ENTER RETURN COMPOSITE Mass (with monitor stand):...