4-122-512-13 (1)

LCD Monitor

Instructions for Use

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

LMD-3250MD

?? 2008 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.

WARNING

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

To disconnect the main power, unplug the AC plug.

For the customers in Canada

This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA C22.2 No.601.1

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

WARNING:

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

For the customers in the U.S.A and Canada

When you use this product connected to 240 V single phase, be sure to connect this product to a center tapped circuit.

Important safeguards/notices for use in the medical environments

1.All the equipments connected to this unit shall be certified according to Standard IEC60601-1, IEC60950-1, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards applicable to the equipments.

2.Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC60601-1-1.

Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore, responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the system standard IEC60601-1-1.

If in doubt, consult the qualified service personnel.

3.The leakage current could increase when connected to other equipment.

4.For this particular equipment, all accessory equipment connected as noted above, must be connected to mains via an additional isolation transformer conforming with the construction requirements of IEC60601-1 and providing at least Basic Insulation.

5.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause interference to other equipment. If this unit causes interference (which can be determined by unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.

Consult your dealer. (According to standard EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)

6.Model LMD-3250MD is a monitor intended for use in a medical environment to display pictures from cameras or other systems, other than diagnostic X- ray equipment.

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket- outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

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Caution

When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must obey the law in the relative area or country and the regulation in the relative hospital.

For the customers in the USA

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

WARNING on power connection

Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

1.Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2.Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

WARNING on power connection for medical use

Please use the following power supply cord. With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other than those indicated in this table, use the power supply cord that is approved for use in your area.

*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ???Hospital Only??? or ???Hospital Grade???.

Symbols on the unit

This label is located on the rear panel of the unit.

See page 18 of these instructions for details about how to attach the connector covers.

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Important EMC notices for use in the medical environments

???The LMD-3250MD needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in this instructions for use.

???The portable and mobile RF communications equipment such as cellular phones can affect the LMD-3250MD.

Warning

The use of accessories and cables other than those specified, with the exception of replacement parts sold by Sony Corporation, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the LMD-3250MD.

Guidance and manufacturer???s declaration-electromagnetic emissions

The LMD-3250MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.

The customer or the user of the LMD-3250MD should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Warning

If the LMD-3250MD should be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment, it should be observed to verify normal operation in the configuration in which it will be used.

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Guidance and manufacturer???s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

The LMD-3250MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LMD- 3250MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.

IEC 61000-4-8

NOTE: UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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Guidance and manufacturer???s declaration - electromagnetic immunity

The LMD-3250MD is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LMD- 3250MD should assure that it is used in such as environment.

NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

aField strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the LMD-3250MD is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the LMD-3250MD should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the LMD-3250MD.

bOver the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.

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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the LMD- 3250MD

The LMD-3250MD is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the LMD-3250MD can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the LMD-3250MD as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.

For transmitters rated a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

NOTE 1: At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies.

NOTE 2: These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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8 Table of Contents

Precaution

On Safety

???Operate the unit on 100-240 V AC only.

???The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc. is located on the AC adaptor.

???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.

???Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more.

???To disconnect the AC power cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

???The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

On Installation

???Prevent internal heat build-up allowing adequate air circulation.

Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

???Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

???Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines.

About the LCD Display Panel

???The LCD panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of pixels may be ???stuck???, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, over a long period of use, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display, such ???stuck??? pixels may appear spontaneously. These problems are not a malfunction.

???Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the unit by a window.

???Do not push or scratch the LCD monitor???s screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD monitor???s screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity.

???If the unit is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When

the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to normal.

???If a fixed picture such as a frame of a divided picture or time code, or a still picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain on the screen and be superimposed as a ghosting image.

???The screen and the cabinet become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.

About the Fluorescent Tube

A specially designed fluorescent tube is installed as the lighting apparatus for this unit. If the LCD screen becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, consult your Sony dealer.

On Cleaning

Before cleaning

Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

On cleaning the monitor

A material that withstands disinfection is used for the front protection plate of the medical use LCD monitor. The protection plate surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of light. When solvents such as benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth are used for the protection plate surface/monitor surface, the performance of the monitor may be impaired or the finish of the surface may be damaged. Take care with respect to the following:

???Clean the protection plate surface/monitor surface with a 50 to 70 v/v% concentration of isopropyl alcohol or a 76.9 to 81.4 v/v% concentration of ethanol using a swab method. Wipe the protection plate surface gently (wipe using less than 1 N force).

???Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution using a swab method and then clean using the above chemical solution.

Never use solvents such as benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth for cleaning or disinfection, as they will damage the protection plate surface/monitor surface.

???Do not use unnecessary force to rub the protection plate surface/monitor surface with a stained cloth. The protection plate surface/monitor surface may be scratched.

???Do not keep the protection plate surface/monitor surface in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time. The finish of the surface may deteriorate or the coating may come off.

Precaution 9

Disposal of the Unit

???Do not dispose of the unit with general waste. Do not include the monitor with household waste.

???The fluorescent tube includes mercury. Dispose of the monitor in accordance with the regulations of your local sanitation authority.

Recommendation to Use more than One Unit

As problems can occasionally occur for the monitor, when the monitor is used for safety control of personnel, assets or stable picture, or for emergencies, we strongly recommend you use more than one unit or prepare a spare unit.

On Repacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container which to transport the unit.

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. When the fan stops and the RETURN button on the front panel blinks for fan error indication, turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony dealer.

On Moisture Condensation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, or the unit is warm and the ambient temperature cools suddenly (by air-conditioning, for example), moisture may condense on the surface or inside of the unit, or create a mist residue inside the protection plate. This is called moisture condensation, and is not a malfunction of the product itself, although it may cause damage to the unit.

Leave the unit in a condensation free area.

If moisture condensation has occurred, turn off the unit and do not use it until moisture condensation has evaporated.

Features

Compliance with medical safety standards in America, Canada and Europe

UL60601-1 for America, CSA C22.2 No.601.1 for Canada and EN 60601-1 for Europe have been obtained for this monitor.

The monitor is designed for use in the medical treatment field, with the sheet switch, screen protect panel, etc.

Picture

Fully digital 10-bit signal processing circuit

As well as digital signals, all signals including analog signals are converted into digital signals. All signals are processed using a fully digital 10-bit processing circuit so that an image is produced in smooth gradation without any deterioration of quality.

Two color system available

The monitor can display NTSC and PAL signals by connecting this unit.

Auto chroma/phase function

The chroma and phase of the decoder are automatically adjusted with the auto chroma phase function.

High image-quality/high-resolution Full HD LCD panel with 10-bit driver

A Full HD high-resolution/high-gradient (1920 ?? 1080 dots) panel and high brightness/ultra-wide field of view technology enables you to use the monitor under various lighting conditions and in numerous ways (installing on wall, using several monitors to view an image, and so on.).

Because a color filter with wide-color reproduction and LCD materials with high response speed are used, the motion picture of the video signal is displayed clearer. This monitor also performs sampling of signals at high frequencies and provides a high resolution of 700 TV scanning lines or more during the RGB or component signal (480/60I, 575/50I) input.

Input

Accepts analog RGB input signals *1

Adopting the scan converter allows this monitor to detect VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA analog RGB signals input to the HD15 input connector.

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Accepts DVI-D (digital) input signals *1

Adopting the scan converter allows this monitor to detect VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA digital computer signals input to the DVI input connector.

To view SXGA signals when the DVI input is selected, use the cable within 3 m (118 1/8 inches) in length.

*1 For acceptable formats, see ???About the preset signal??? on page 35.

Optional slot for the video signal

One optional input adaptor can be attached. The composite, Y/C, component, analog RGB or SDI signal can be input depending on the input connectors of the board to be used.

Multi-format *2

NTSC or PAL color system or DTV format, such as 720P, 1080i, etc. can be selected automatically.

*2 For acceptable formats, see ???Available signal formats??? on page 34.

External sync input

The unit can be operated on the sync signal supplied from an external sync generator.

Functions

APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) function

You can display pictures from the HD15 input connector in the appropriate picture by simply pressing the APA key.

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).

Select color temperature and gamma mode

You can select the color temperature from among three (HIGH, LOW, LOW2) settings and gamma mode from between two settings (2.2, DICOM). You can also adjust the color temperature to the appropriate setting in ???USER???.

Two-display

Two kinds of input signals are put on the monitor.

For more information, see MULTI DISPLAY of ???MULTI DISPLAY SETTING??? on page 28.

Color space feature

You can select ITU-R BT.709 for the color space settings.

Aspect setting

You can set the monitor to 4:3 or 16:9 display mode according to the input signal.

Scan function

You can select the display from among ???NORMAL???, ???OVER??? and ???NATIVE??? (720P only) except the HD15 and DVI input signals.

Select language display

You can select your language for the display from seven languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.

Power saving function

The monitor enters into power saving mode to reduce the power consumption when no signal is input.

Key inhibit function

You can inhibit the key to prevent missing an operation.

User memory function

You can save the 20 picture settings with the name. The user memory data can be saved or loaded between the monitor and the equipment (PC, etc.) connected in serial remote mode.

Two kinds of ground terminals

Two kinds of ground terminals are built into the monitor to equal the electric potential.

External remote function

The input signal is selected or various items are adjusted by use of the serial (Ethernet) remote function. You can connect this unit to the monitor by the Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connection and controlled remotely on the network.

For more information, see SERIAL REMOTE of REMOTE menu on page 30.

Other

Optional stand

It is more convenient to install the monitor on a desk by using the optional stand (SU-32FW).

Features 11

Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Front Panel

COMPOSITE

Y/C

RGB

COMPONENT

0A-1

A-2

B-1

B-2

a Tally lamp

You can check the status of the monitor by the color of the tally lamp.

The tally lamp lights in green according to the setting of PARALLEL REMOTE in the REMOTE menu.

b Power indicator

When the power is turned on, the power indicator light in green.

c -(key inhibit) indicator

Lights in white when KEY INHIBIT in the KEY INHIBIT menu is set to ON.

d CONTROL button

Press to display the buttons on the front panel. Press again to clear the display.

e CONTRAST buttons

Adjusts the picture contrast.

Press the + button to make the contrast higher or the ??? button to make it lower.

f PHASE buttons

Adjusts color tones.

Press the + button to make the skin tones greenish or the

??? button to make them purplish.

g CHROMA buttons

1

Adjusts the color intensity.

Press the + button to increase the color intensity or the ??? button to decrease it.

h BRIGHT (brightness) buttons

Adjusts the picture brightness.

Press the + button to increase the brightness or the ??? button to decrease it.

i Menu operation buttons

Displays or sets the on-screen menu.

MENU button

Press to display the on-screen menu.

Press again to clear the menu.

+/??? buttons

Press to select the items and setting values.

ENTER button

Press to confirm a selected item on the menu. When the menu is not displayed and the button is pressed, the distinguished signal format is displayed.

RETURN button

When the menu is displayed and the button is pressed, the value of an item is reset to the previous value. When the menu is not displayed and the button is pressed, the function selected in FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu is displayed on the side of the F1 to F4 button. Also, when the fan stops, this button blinks.

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j Input select buttons

Press the button to monitor the signal input to each connector.

A-1, A-2, B-1 and B-2 buttons are used when an optional input adaptor has been installed in the option slot.

COMPOSITE button: to monitor the signal through the COMPOSITE IN connector

Y/C button: to monitor the signal through the Y/C IN connector

RGB button: to monitor the RGB signal through the connectors for the R/G/B signal input COMPONENT button: to monitor the component signal through the connectors for Y/PB/PR signal input A-1 button: to monitor the signal from connector 1 (the connectors for the R/G/B signal input in BKM- 229X) of the input adaptor installed to the option slot

A

A-2 button: to monitor the signal from connector 2 (the connectors for Y/PB/PR signal input in BKM- 229X) of the input adaptor installed to the option slot

A

B-1 button: to monitor the signal from connector 1 (the connectors for the R/G/B signal input in BKM- 229X) of the input adaptor installed to the option slot

B

B-2 button: to monitor the signal from connector 2 (the connectors for Y/PB/PR signal input in BKM- 229X) of the input adaptor installed to the option slot

B

HD15 button: to monitor the signal through the HD15 input connector

DVI button: to monitor the signal through the DVI-D input connector

k Function buttons

You can turn the assigned function on or off. The factory setting is as follows;

F1 button: EXT SYNC

F2 button: SCAN

F3 button: ASPECT

F4 button: MULTI DISPLAY

You can assign the function from among SCAN,

ASPECT, EXT SYNC, BLUE ONLY, MONO, MULTI DISPLAY, APA and MIRROR IMAGE in FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu (see page 29).

For details of the function assigned to the function button, see page 29.

l USER MEM (user memory) button

Press to load the picture settings saved in the USER MEMORY menu (on page 31).

Input signals and adjustable/setting items

a : Adjustable/can be set

?? : Not adjustable/cannot be set

*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.

*4 When a BKM-229X is installed, the number of the input connector is increased.

*5 When a BKM-220D or BKM-243HS is installed, the signal can be input.

*6 When a BKM-243HS is installed, the signal can be input. *7 Only the interlace signal is input.

*8 The signal can operate with PRESET 2 to 6. (See page 37.)

*9 The signal can only be selected in the main display. (See ???SUB INPUT SELECT??? on page 28.)

*10 The signal cannot operate with PRESET 7 and 8. *11 The signal can only operate with PRESET 1. *12 The signal can only operate with PRESET 6.

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Side/Rear Panel

qs qd

qf

qg qa

qh

5

6

7

8

9

0

21

3

4

a DC 5V/24V IN connector

Connect the DC connector of the supplied AC adaptor.

The power is turned on or off.

The monitor is turned on by pressing side .

c Loop-through output connectors

Outputs the signals input to the input connectors (5 to 0). Connect to the analog input (composite, Y/C, analog component, analog RGB or external sync) of equipment, according to the input signal.

When a cable is connected to one of these connectors, the 75-ohm termination of the corresponding input is automatically released, and the signal input to the input connector is output.

d /I (Equipotential/Function Earth) terminal

(equipotential) terminal

Connects the equipotential plug.

I (function earth) terminal

Connects the earth cable.

e G/Y IN connector (BNC)

Input connector for G of RGB signals and component Y (luminance) signals.

f B/PB IN connector (BNC)

Input connector for B of RGB signals and PB (blue color difference) of component signals.

g R/PR IN connector (BNC)

Input connector for R of RGB signals and PR (red color difference) of component signals.

hEXT SYNC IN (external sync input) connector (BNC)

When this unit operates on an external sync signal, connect the reference signal from a sync generator to this connector.

To use the external sync signal, press the function button that EXT SYNC is assigned (F1 button at the factory setting).

Note

When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc. the picture may be disturbed. We recommend using the TBC (time base corrector).

i Y/C IN connector (4-pin mini-DIN)

Input connector for Y/C signals.

j COMPOSITE IN connector (BNC)

Input connector for composite signals.

k Optional input slot

An optional input adaptor can be installed according to your system configuration (see page 18).

The upper slot is A and the lower slot is B.

Press the A-1, A-2, B-1 or B-2 button to select the signal.

The BKM-243HS (HD/D1-SDI input adaptor) is preattached in slot A in this unit.

lPARALLEL REMOTE connector (modular connector, 8-pin)

Forms a parallel switch and controls the monitor externally.

When the unit is shipped from the factory, a connector cover is attached to this connector. Remove it before using the connector.

For removing the connector cover, see page 18.

For details on the pin assignment and factory setting function assigned to each pin, see page 34.

CAUTION

For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

m SERIAL REMOTE connector (RJ-45)

Connect to the network by using a 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX LAN cable (shielded type, optional). When the unit is shipped from the factory, a connector cover is attached to this connector. Remove it before using the connector.

For removing the connector cover, see page 18.

For details on this connector, refer to the Interface Manual for Programmers (saved in the supplied CD- ROM, Japanese and English only.)

CAUTION

???When an optional LAN cable is connected, use a shield type cable to prevent miss-operation due to noises.

???For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port.

???The connection speed may be affected by the network system. This unit does not guarantee the communication speed or quality of 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX.

nSERIAL REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

Connect to the RS-232C control connector on external equipment connected to the monitor. The monitor can be operated according to control commands sent from external equipment connected to it.

For details on the pin assignment and factory setting function assigned to each pin, see page 34.

For details, refer to the Interface Manual for Programmers (saved in the supplied CD-ROM, Japanese and English only.)

o DVI-D input connector (DVI-D)

Inputs DVI Rev.1.0 applicable digital RGB signal.

To view the signals of the SXGA and higher resolution when the DVI input is selected, use the cable within 3 m (118 1/8 inches) in length.

p HD15 input connector (D-sub 15-pin, female)

Inputs an analog RGB video signal (0.7 Vp-p, positive polarity) and sync signal.

The Plug & Play function corresponds to DDC2B.

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Connecting the AC

Power Cord

Connect the supplied AC power cord as illustrated. Two kinds of AC plug holders are supplied with this unit. Use the AC plug holder that fits the AC power cord most securely.

1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on the AC adaptor. Then, attach the AC plug holder to the AC power cord.

AC IN socket

AC power cord

AC plug holder (Supplied)

2 Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it locks.

3 Insert the DC IN connector into the DC 5V/24V IN connector on the bottom of this unit until it locks.

To remove the AC power cord

First, pull out the AC plug holder while pressing the lock levers.

Next, pull out the DC IN connector from the DC 5V/24V IN connector while pressing the lock lever.

Connecting the AC Power Cord 17

Installing the Input

Adaptor

Before installing the input adaptor, disconnect the power cord.

1 Remove the panel of the optional input slot.

2 Insert the input adaptor into the slot.

3 Tighten the screws.

Removing the

Connector Cover

When the unit is shipped from the factory, a connector cover is attached to the PARALLEL REMOTE connector and the SERIAL REMOTE connector (RJ- 45).

To use the connector, remove the connector cover as follows.

Before removing the connector cover, disconnect the power cord.

Connector cover

1 Remove the screw of the connector cover.

2 Remove the connector cover.

Save the screw and cover, so that you can reattach the cover if necessary.

Caution

This connector is designed to allow direct contact with conductive circuits. Weak voltage may be present because of a failure in this unit. To prevent patients from touching this connector accidentally, attach the connector cover when the connector is not being used to connect to other devices.

18 Installing the Input Adaptor / Removing the Connector Cover

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

+

???

+

+

3

???

1

ENTER??? 2~3

1 Turn on the unit with the / (power) switch on the bottom panel.

The SELECT SETTING screen appears.

2 Press the + or ??? button to select the area where you intend to use the unit and press the ENTER button.

If you select either 1, 3 or 5

The confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the selected area. When the setting is wrong, press the RETURN button to return to the previous screen.

S E L E C T T H I S A R E A ?

N O R T H A M E R I C A

[ E N T E R ] Y E S [ R E T U R N ] NO

If you select either 2 or 4

One of the following screens appears. Press the + or ??? button to narrow the area further and then press the ENTER button.

The confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the selected area. When the setting is wrong, press the RETURN button to return to the previous screen.

2 If LATIN AMERICA is selected:

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. ???ENGLISH (English)??? is selected in the default setting. The current settings are displayed in place of the x marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.

2

+

???

+

???

+

???

+

+

???

1

1 Turn on the unit.

ENTER??? 4~6

3 Press the ENTER button.

The SELECT SETTING screen disappears and the menu item settings suitable for the selected area are applied.

Note

When you have selected the wrong area, set the following items using the menu.

???COLOR TEMP (on page 25)

???COMPONENT LEVEL (on page 27)

???NTSC SETUP (on page 27)

See ???The default setting values for each area??? (page 19) on the setting value.

2 Press the CONTROL button.

The operation buttons are displayed.

3 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears.

The menu presently selected is shown in yellow.

STATUS 1 / 2

4 Press the + or ??? button to select SYSTEM SETTING of the USER CONFIG (User Configuration) menu, then press the ENTER button.

20 Selecting the Menu Language

The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are displayed in yellow.

USER CONFIG ??? SYSTEM SETTING

5 Press the + or ??? button to select ???LANGUAGE,??? then press the ENTER button.

The selected item is displayed in yellow.

USER CONFIG ??? SYSTEM SETTING

6 Press the + or ??? button to select a language, then press the ENTER button.

The menu changes to the selected language.

USER CONFIG ??? SYSTEM SETTING

To clear the menu

Press the MENU button.

The menu disappears automatically if a button is not pressed for one minute.

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. You can also change the menu language displayed in the on-screen menu.

To change the menu language, see ???Selecting the Menu Language??? on page 20.

The current settings are displayed in place of the x marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.

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???

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???

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RETURN button

1 Press the CONTROL button.

The operation buttons are displayed.

2 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears.

The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

STATUS 1/2

3 Use the + or ??? button to select a menu, then press the ENTER button.

Using the Menu 21

The menu icon presently selected is shown in yellow and setting items are displayed.

USER CONFIG ??? SYSTEM SETTING

4 Select an item.

Use the + or ??? button to select the item, then press the ENTER button.

The item to be changed is displayed in yellow.

If the menu consists of multiple pages, press + or ??? button to go to the desired menu page.

5 Make the setting or adjustment on an item.

When changing the adjustment level:

To increase the number, press the + button. To decrease the number, press the ??? button. Press the ENTER button to confirm the number, then restore the original screen.

When changing the setting:

Press the + or ??? button to change the setting. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.

When returning the adjustment or setting to the previous value:

Press the RETURN button before pressing the ENTER button.

Notes

???An item displayed in black cannot be accessed. You can access the item if it is displayed in white.

???If the key inhibit has been turned on, all items are displayed in black. To change any of the items, turn the key inhibit to OFF first.

For details on the key inhibit, see page 31.

To return the display to the previous screen

Press the RETURN button.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU button.

The menu disappears automatically if a button is not pressed for one minute.

About the memory of the settings

The settings are automatically stored in the monitor memory.

22 Using the Menu

Loading USER MEMORY

You can load the picture settings saved in the USER MEMORY menu (on page 31).

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???

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???

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???

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???

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1 Press the USER MEM button.

The USER MEMORY menu appears.

2 Select the memory number.

+ or ??? button: to select the memory number

3 Press the ENTER button.

After loading the picture settings from the selected memory, the menu disappears.

To stop selecting the memory

Press the USER MEM button.

The USER MEMORY menu disappears.

To reset the settings

Select ???DEFAULT???, then press the ENTER button.

Adjustment Using the

Menus

Items

The screen menu of this monitor consists of the following items.

STATUS (the items indicate the current settings.)

For the video input

FORMAT

COLOR TEMP

COMPONENT LEVEL

NTSC SETUP

SCAN MODE

POWER SAVING

Model name and serial number

OPTION A and serial number

OPTION B and serial number

For the DVI/HD15 input

FORMAT fH

fV

COLOR TEMP

POWER SAVING

Model name and serial number OPTION A and serial number OPTION B and serial number

COLOR TEMP/SPACE

COLOR TEMP

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

COLOR SPACE

USER CONTROL

For the video input

AUTO CHROMA/PHASE

SUB CONTROL

PICTURE CONTROL

INPUT SETTING

For the DVI/HD15 input

SUB CONTROL

PICTURE CONTROL

USER CONFIG

SYSTEM SETTING

Loading USER MEMORY / Adjustment Using the Menus 23

KEY INHIBITFor the DVI/HD15 input

STATUS menu

The STATUS menu is used to display the current status of the unit. The following items are displayed:

???Signal format

???fH

???fV

???Color temperature

???Power saving

???Model name and serial number

???OPTION A and serial number

???OPTION B and serial number

24 Adjustment Using the Menus

COLOR TEMP/SPACE menu

The COLOR TEMP/SPACE menu is used for adjusting the picture white balance or color space.

You need to use the measurement instrument to adjust the white balance.

Recommended: Konica Minolta color analyzer CA-210

???ADJUST GAIN: Adjusts the color balance (GAIN).

???ADJUST BIAS: Adjusts the color balance (BIAS).

???COPY FROM: If you select ???HIGH???, ???LOW??? or ???LOW2???, the white balance data for the selected color temperature will be copied in the ???USER??? setting.

USER CONTROL menu

The USER CONTROL menu is used for adjusting the picture.

Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal are displayed in black.

For details of input signals and adjustable/setting items, see page 14.

For the video input

???AUTO ADJ VALUE: Selects ON or OFF of the auto adjustment. When you set to OFF, this parameter is reset to the factory setting. When you set to ON, the automatically adjusted value is enabled.

???START: The auto adjustment starts when you display the color bar signals (Full/ SMPTE/EIA) on the screen and press the ENTER button. After adjusting the color intensity, press the MENU button to clear the adjustment screen. After the adjustment is done correctly, the AUTO ADJ VALUE is automatically set to ON.

For the DVI/HD15 input

* The 1/3 menu cannot be adjusted.

USER CONTROL 3/3

???CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture contrast.

???BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the picture brightness.

???CHROMA: Adjusts color intensity. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.

???PHASE: Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture. The lower the setting, the more purplish the picture.

???APERTURE: Adjusts the picture sharpness.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

???BACKLIGHT: Adjusts the backlight. When the setting is changed, the brightness of the backlight is changed.

26 Adjustment Using the Menus

USER CONFIG menu

The USER CONFIG menu is used for setting the system, multi display, function button and computer detect.

SYSTEM SETTING

USER CONFIG ??? SYSTEM SETTING

???SMPTE: for 100/0/100/0 signal

???BETA0: for 100/0/75/0 signal

???BETA7.5: for 100/7.5/75/7.5 signal

???ON: The format is always displayed.

???OFF: The display is hidden.

???AUTO: The format is displayed for about 10 seconds when the input of the signal starts.

???ENGLISH: English

???FRAN??AIS: French

???DEUTSCH: German

???ESPA??OL: Spanish

???ITALIANO: Italian

??? : Japanese

???: Chinese

???0: Mode for giving precedence to the picture quality. It takes longer than ???1??? or ???2??? for processing the picture. ???0??? is the factory setting.

???1: The processing time is short and this is a mode suitable for an animation. Even when the picture is constructed by one field such as the proxy picture of XDCAM, a smooth picture is displayed.

???2: The processing time is shorter. As the line flicker is displayed in this mode, it is available for checking the line flicker of the telop work and so on.

MULTI DISPLAY SETTING

28 Adjustment Using the Menus

FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING

Submenu Setting

F1 BUTTON to F4 Assigns the function to the function BUTTONbuttons of the front panel and turns the

function on or off.

You can assign the function from among SCAN, ASPECT, EXT SYNC,

BLUE ONLY, MONO, MULTI DISPLAY, APA and MIRROR IMAGE.

Factory setting

???F1 button: EXT SYNC

???F2 button: SCAN

???F3 button: ASPECT

???F4 button: MULTI DISPLAY

About the function assigned to the function button

SCAN

Press to change the scan size of the picture. Press to switch between NORMAL scan (0% scan), OVER scan (20% over scan) and NATIVE (720P only) (see ???Scan mode image??? on page 29).

ASPECT

Press to set the aspect ratio of the picture, 4:3 or 16:9.

EXT SYNC (external sync)

Press to operate the unit on an external sync signal through the EXT SYNC IN connector.

EXT SYNC works when the component/RGB signals are input.

BLUE ONLY

Press the assigned button to eliminate the red and green signals. Only blue signal is displayed as an apparent monochrome picture on the screen. This facilitates ???chroma??? and ???phase??? adjustments and observation of VCR noise.

MONO

Press the assigned button to display a monochrome picture. When the buttons is pressed again, the monitor switches automatically to color mode.

MULTI DISPLAY

Press the assigned button to display the multi display. Set the multi display setting in the MULTI DISPLAY SETTING menu (see page 28).

APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)

Press to adjust the picture automatically to maximum clarity for the signal input to the HD15 input connector. For finer according to the input signal, see ???DOT PHASE??? on page 27.

When the menu screen is displayed, the APA does not function.

Note

If the APA operation does not finish correctly depending on the input signal, adjust DOT PHASE (page 27).

MIRROR IMAGE

Press the assigned button to flip and display the video signal horizontally. This function is not available for the PRESET 1 signal and the multi display.

Scan mode image

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COMPUTER DETECT

Note

???PRESET7??? and ???PRESET8??? will only be displayed when ???DVI??? is selected.

REMOTE menu

30 Adjustment Using the Menus

KEY INHIBIT menu

You can lock the setting so that they cannot be changed by an unauthorized user.

Select OFF or ON.

If you set to ON, all items are displayed in black, indicating the items are locked.

USER MEMORY menu

???CONTRAST

???BRIGHTNESS

???CHROMA

???PHASE

COLOR TEMP/SPACE menu

???COLOR TEMP

???ADJUST GAIN

???ADJUST BIAS

???COLOR SPACE

USER CONTROL menu

??? APERTURE

SYSTEM SETTING menu

???GAMMA

???PIC DELAY MIN

Saving the user memory

You can save the 20 picture settings with the name. To load the picture in the saved setting, see ???Loading USER MEMORY??? on page 23.

To save the picture setting

1 Press the + or ??? button to select the memory number in the USER MEMORY menu, then press the ENTER button.

The USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

2 Select ???SAVE???, then press the ENTER button.

The menu for confirming the memory appears.

S AV E TO U S E R M E M O RY 0 1 ?

[ E N T E R ] Y E S

[ R E T U R N ] N O

3 Press the ENTER button.

The current picture settings are saved and the USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

To close the menu without saving the setting

Press the RETURN button.

The USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

To change the name

1 Press the + or ??? button to select the memory number in the USER MEMORY menu, then press the ENTER button.

The USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

2 Press the ??? button to select ???NAME???, then press the ENTER button.

The menu for setting the user name appears.

3 Change the user name.

???Press the ENTER button to move the cursor to the character position to be changed.

???Press the + or ??? button to change the character. Usable characters: ???A to Z???, ???0 to 9???, ???.???, ???/???, ???,???, ???_???, ???-???, ???(space)???

Usable number of characters: Maximum 18 characters.

???Enter a space to clear the character.

???When the ENTER button is pressed after changing the character, the character is confirmed and the cursor moves to the following character.

4 Press the USER MEM button.

The settings are saved and the USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

To close the menu without saving the setting

Press the RETURN button.

The USER MEMORY setting menu appears.

Troubleshooting

This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support.

???The display is colored in green or purple t Select the correct input by pressing RGB or COMPONENT button.

???The unit cannot be operated t The key protection function works. Set the KEY INHIBIT setting to OFF in the KEY INHIBIT menu.

32 Troubleshooting

Specifications

Picture performance

Viewing angle (up/down/left/right, contrast > 10:1)

Input

Composite input (NTSC/PAL) connector BNC type (1)

1 Vp-p ?? 3 dB sync negative Y/C input connector

4-pin mini-DIN (1)

Y: 1 Vp-p ?? 3 dB sync negative

C: 0.286 Vp-p ?? 3 dB (NTSC burst signal level)

0.3 Vp-p ?? 3 dB (PAL burst signal level)

RGB/component input connectors BNC type (3)

RGB input: 0.7 Vp-p ?? 3 dB (Sync On Green, 0.3 Vp-p sync negative)

Component input: 0.7 Vp-p ?? 3 dB (75% chrominance standard color bar signal)

External synchronized input connector BNC type (1)

0.3 to 4.0 V p-p ?? bipolarity ternary or negative polarity binary

HD15 input connector

D-sub 15-pin (1)

R/G/B: 0.7 Vp-p, sync positive (Sync On Green, 0.3 Vp-p sync negative)

Sync: TTL level (polarity free, H/V separate sync)

Plug & Play function: corresponds to DDC2B

DVI input connector DVI-D (1)

TMDS single link Remote input connector

Parallel remote

Modular connector 8-pin (1) Serial remote

D-sub 9-pin (RS-232C) (1) RJ-45 modular connector

(ETHERNET) (1)

Optional input slot

2 slots

Signal format:

H: 15 to 45 kHz

V: 48 to 60 Hz

DC IN connector

DC5V/24V (output impedance 0.05 ohms or less)

Output

Composite output connector BNC type (1)

Loop-through, with 75 ohms automatic terminal function

Y/C output connector

4-pin mini-DIN (1)

Loop-through, with 75 ohms automatic terminal function

RGB/component connectors BNC type (3)

Loop-through, with 75 ohms automatic terminal function

External synchronized output connector

Operating conditions

Temperature

Specifications 33

Storage and transport temperature

???20 ??C to +60 ??C (???4 ??F to 140 ??F) Storage and transport humidity

0% to 90% (no condensation allowed) Storage and transport pressure

700 hPa to 1060 hPa Accessories supplied

AC adaptor (AC-110MD) (1) AC power cord (1)

AC plug holder (2) Instructions for Use (1) CD-ROM (1)

Using the CD-ROM Manual (1) Quick Reference (1)

When you First Use the Monitor (1) Sales Companies Guide (1) Warranty book (1)

Optional accessories

SDI 4:2:2 input adaptor BKM-220D

HD/D1-SDI input adaptor BKM-243HS

NTSC/PAL input adaptor BKM-227W

Analog component input adaptor BKM-229X

Monitor stand SU-32FW

Medical Specifications

Protection against electric shock: Class I (No applied parts)

Protection against harmful ingress of water: Ordinary

Degree of safety in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide:

Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide

Mode of operation: Continuous

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR

REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS

OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE

TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING

THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER

EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY

OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER.

Pin assignment

1 8

PARALLEL REMOTE connector

Modular connector (8-pin)

You can allocate functions using the REMOTE menu (see page 30).

Wiring required to use the Remote Control

Connect the function you want to use with a Remote Control to the Ground (Pin 5).

SERIAL REMOTE (RS-232C) connector

D-sub 9-pin, female

Available signal formats

The unit is applicable to the following signal formats.

34 Specifications

*1 The frame rate is also compatible with 1/1.001.

*2 Component only

About the preset signal

This unit has a preset memory for signals connected to the DVI and HD15 input terminals (the preset memory). When a preset signal is input, the unit automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.

This unit is applicable to the following preset signals.

Specifications 35

PRESET 1

Available HD15 input signal formats

VESA DMT

36 Specifications

Others

Available DVI input signal formats

Range of DVI input signal (available to 1920 ?? 1080 / 60Hz) Vertical frequency: 50.0 to 85.1 Hz Horizontal frequency: 31.5 to 77.0 kHz

Dot clock: 25.175 to 148.000 MHz

Picture size, phase: automatic discrimination by the DE (Data Enable) signal

PRESET 2

PRESET 4

PRESET 6

Specifications 37

PRESET 7 (Selected using DVI in the menu)

PRESET 8 (Selected using DVI in the menu)

38 Specifications

Dimensions

Front

When an optional stand SU-32FW is attached

783 (30 7/8)

479.2 (18 7/8)

392 (15 1/2)

Rear (VESA Mount Instruction)

Side

When an optional stand SU-32FW is attached

124.3 (5)

582.8 (23)

229 (9 1/8)

M6 screw

10 (13/32)

Dimensions 39

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