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    Using the Menu21
    3Press the M or  m button to select the following 
    menu, then press the  , or ENTER button.
    LMD-1410/2010:  USER CONFIG (User 
    Configuration) menu
    LMD-1420/2020:  USER CONFIG 1/2 (User 
    Configuration 1/2) menu
    The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are 
    displayed in yellow.
    LMD-1410/2010
    .
    LMD-1420/2020
    4Press the  M or  m button to select “LANGUAGE,” 
    then press the  , or ENTER button.
    The selected item is displayed in yellow.
    5Press the  M or  m button to select a language, then 
    press the ENTER button.
    The menu changes to the selected language.
    LMD-1410/2010
    .
    LMD-1420/2020
    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.
    1Press the MENU button.
    The menu appears.
    The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow 
    button.
    2Use the  M or  m button to select a menu, then press 
    the  , or ENTER button.
    The menu icon presently selected is shown in 
    yellow and setting items are displayed.
    LMD-1410/2010
    .
     · RGB/COMP  SEL  xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL  xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP  x
     · GAMMA  x
     · FORMAT   DISP  xxxx
    x LANGUAGE ENGLISH
     · PIC  DELAY  MIN  xxx
    USER CONFIG
     · RGB/COMP  SEL 
    xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL  xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP  x
     · GAMMA  x
     · FORMAT   DISP  xxxx
    x LANGUAGE ENGLISH
    USER CONFIG  (1/2) 
    Rr
     · RGB/COMP  SEL  xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL  xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP  x
     · GAMMA  x
     · FORMAT   DISP  xxxx
    x LANGUAGE ENGLISH
     · PIC  DELAY  MIN  xxx
    USER CONFIG
     · RGB/COMP  SEL 
    xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL  xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP  x
     · GAMMA  x
     · FORMAT   DISP  xxxx
    x LANGUAGE ENGLISH
    USER CONFIG  (1/2) 
    Rr
    RESET MENU VOLUME POWER
    KEY
    INHIBIT
    ENTER
    LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESET MENU VOLUME POWER
    KEY
    INHIBIT
    ENTER
    RGB/
    COMPONENT EXT
    SYNC BLUE
    ONLY
    2~4 1
    CONTROL
    CONTRAST x
     ·  ·
    BRIGHT x
     ·  CHROMA  x
     ·  PHASE  x
     ·  APERTURE  xxx
     ·  ASPECT  xxx
    USER CONTROL
     · RGB/COMP  SEL 
    xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL  xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP  x
     · GAMMA  x
     · FORMAT   DISP  xxxx
    x LANGUAGE ENGLISH
     · PIC  DELAY  MIN  xxx
    USER CONFIG
     
    						
    							Adjustment Using the Menus 22
    LMD-1420/2020
    3Select an item.
    Use the M or m button to select the item, then press 
    the , or ENTER button.
    The item to be changed is displayed in yellow.
    Note
    If the menu consists of multiple pages, press M or 
    m to go to the desired menu page.
    4Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
    When changing the adjustment level:
    To increase the number, press the M button.
    To decrease the number, press the m button.
    Press the ENTER button to confirm the number, 
    then restore the original screen.
    When changing the setting:
    Press the M or m button to change the setting.
    Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
    Notes
     An item displayed in blue 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 blue. To change any of the items, 
    turn the key inhibit to OFF first. 
    For details on the key inhibit, see page 25.
    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.
    To reset items that have been adjusted
    Pressing the RESET button while you are adjusting any 
    of the menu items resets the menu item to the previous 
    setting.
    Adjustment Using the 
    Menus
    Items
    The screen menu of this monitor consists of the 
    following items.
    STATUS (the items indicate the 
    current settings.)
    FORMAT
    COLOR TEMP
    GAMMA
    COMP LEVEL
    NTSC SETUP
    RGB/COMP SEL
    SCAN MODE
    DISPLAY
    OPTION
    COLOR TEMP/BAL
    COLOR TEMP
    MANUAL ADJ
    USER CONTROL
    CONTROL
    USER CONFIG
    RGB/COMP SEL
    COMP LEVEL
    NTSC SETUP
    GAMMA
    FORMAT DISP
    LANGUAGE
    MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    CENTER MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    SAFETY AREA (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    MARKER LEVEL (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    MARKER MAT (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    SCAN (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    PIC DELAY MIN
     · RGB/COMP  SEL xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP x
     · GAMMA x
     · FORMAT   DISP xxxx
    xLANGUAGE ENGLISH USER CONFIG  (1/2) Rr
     
    						
    							Adjustment Using the Menus23
    REMOTE PARALLEL
    1 PIN
    2 PIN
    3 PIN
    4 PIN
    6 PIN
    7 PIN
    8 PIN
    KEY INHIBIT
    KEY INHIBIT
    Adjusting and Changing the 
    Settings
    STATUS menu
    The STATUS menu is used to display the current status 
    of the unit. The following items are displayed:
    
     Color temperature
     Gamma
     Component level
    
     RGB/COMP SEL
    
    
    
    COLOR TEMP/BAL menu
    The COLOR TEMP/BAL menu is used for adjusting the 
    picture white balance. 
    You need to use the measurement instrument to adjust 
    the white balance.
    Recommended: Konicaminolta color analyzer CA-210
    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 blue.
    FORMAT xxxxx
        xxxxxxxx
    COLOR   TEMP xxxx
    GAMMA x
    COMP   LEVEL xxxxx
    NTSC   SETUP xx
    RGB/COMP SEL xxxx
    SCAN MODE xxxx STATUS  (1/2) Rr
    DISPLAY 
         LMD-1420 xxxxxxx
    OPTION 
         BKM-320D  STATUS  (2/2) Rr
    Submenu Setting
    COLOR TEMP Select the color temperature from 
    among HIGH, LOW and USER 
    setting.  
    MANUAL ADJ If you set the COLOR TEMP to 
    USER setting, the item displayed is 
    changed from blue to white, which 
    means you can adjust the color 
    temperature.
    ADJUST GAIN...: Adjusts the 
    color balance (GAIN). 
    ADJUST BIAS...: Adjusts the 
    color balance (BIAS). 
    COPY FROM: If you select 
    HIGH or LOW, the white 
    balance data for the selected 
    color temperature will be 
    copied in the user setting.
    xCOLOR   TEMP xxxx
    MANUAL   ADJ
     · ADJUST   GAIN··· 
     · ADJUST   BIAS··· 
     · COPY   FROM xxx COLOR TEMP/BAL
    CONTROL
    xCONTRAST x
     ·  BRIGHT x
     ·  CHROMA x
     ·  PHASE x
     ·  APERTURE xxx
     ·  ASPECT xxx USER CONTROL
     
    						
    							Adjustment Using the Menus 24
    USER CONFIG menu
    You can select a language, etc.
    Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input 
    signal are displayed in blue.
    LMD-1410/2010
    .
    LMD-1420/2020
    Submenu Setting
    CONTROL You can adjust the picture.
    CONTRAST: Adjusts the picture 
    contrast. 
    BRIGHT: 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.
    For details of input signals and adjustable/
    setting items, see page 14.
    ASPECT (LMD-
    1410/2010 only)Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to 4:3 or 
    16:9.
    x RGB/COMP  SEL xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP x
     · GAMMA x
     · FORMAT   DISP xxx
     · LANGUAGE xxx
     · PIC  DELAY  MIN xxx
      USER CONFIG
    x RGB/COMP  SEL xxxx
     · COMP   LEVEL xxxxx
     · NTSC   SETUP x
     · GAMMA x
     · FORMAT   DISP xxx
     · LANGUAGE xxx
      USER CONFIG  (1/2) Rr
    xMARKER xxx
     · CENTER   MARKER xxx
     · SAFETY   AREA xxx
     · MARKER   LEVEL x
     · MARKER   MAT xxx
     · SCAN xxxx
     · PIC  DELAY  MIN xxx USER CONFIG  (2/2) Rr
    Submenu Setting
    RGB/COMP SEL When a signal input via the RGB/
    COMPONENT connector is being 
    monitored, based on the signal being 
    input, select RGB or COMP.
    COMP LEVEL Select the component level from among 
    three modes.
    SMPTEfor 100/0/100/0 signal
    BETA 0for 100/0/75/0 signal 
    BETA 7.5for 100/7.5/75/7.5 signal
    NTSC SETUP Select the NTSC setup level from two 
    modes.
    The 7.5 setup level is used mainly in 
    North America. The 0 setup level is used 
    mainly in Japan.
    GAMMA Selects the appropriate gamma mode.  
    You can select from among 5 settings.  
    When “3” is selected, the setting is 
    roughly same as the gamma mode of the 
    CRT (2.2).
    FORMAT DISP Select the display mode of the signal 
    format.
    ON: The format is always displayed.
    OFF: The display is hidden.
    AU TO: The format is displayed for 
    about 10 seconds when the input 
    of the signal begins.
    LANGUAGE You can select the menu or message 
    language from among seven languages. 
    ENGLISH: English
    DEUTSCH: German
    FRANÇAIS: French
    ITALIANO: Italian
    ESPAÑOL: Spanish
    : Japanese
    : Chinese
    MARKER When the frame of the film is displayed 
    on the screen, select the aspect ratio 
    according to the film.
     When 16:9 aspect ratio is selected 
    with the ASPECT button
    You can select from among 4:3, 
    15:9, 14:9, 13:9 and OFF.
     When 4:3 aspect ratio is selected 
    with the ASPECT button
    You can select from among 16:9 
    and OFF.
    CENTER MARKER Select ON to display the center mark of 
    the picture and OFF not to display.
    SAFETY AREA Select the safe area size for the aspect 
    ratio determined by the ASPECT button.
    You can select from among OFF, 80%, 
    85%, 88%, 90% and 93%.
    MARKER LEVEL Sets the luminance to display the 
    MARKER and SAFETY AREA.
    When the setting is low, the marker is 
    displayed dark.
    MARKER MAT Selects whether you put mat on the 
    outside of the marker display.
    OFF: No mat is put.
    HALF: Gray mat is put.
    BLACK: Black mat is put.
     
    						
    							Adjustment Using the Menus25
    REMOTE PARALLEL menu
    Select the PARALLEL REMOTE connector pins for 
    which you want to change the function. 
    You can assign various functions to 1 to 4 pins and 6 to 
    8 pins. The following lists the functions you can assign 
    to the pins. – – –  (“– – –”: No function is assigned.)
    
    
    
     16:9
    
     UNDER
     NORMAL
     ZOOM (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     TALLY R (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     TALLY G (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     EXT SYNC (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     BLUE ONLY (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     16:9 MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     15:9 MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     14:9 MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     13:9 MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     4:3 MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     CENTER MARKER (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SAFETY AREA 80% (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SAFETY AREA 85% (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SAFETY AREA 88% (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SAFETY AREA 90% (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SAFETY AREA 93% (LMD-1420/2020 only)
     SDI (LMD-1420/2020 only)
    If you use the PARALLEL REMOTE function, you 
    need to connect cables. For more details, see page 28.
    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 ON, all items are displayed in blue, indicating 
    the items are locked.
    SCAN Sets the scan size of the picture.  Select 
    from “OFF” and “ZOOM” mode.
    PIC DELAY MIN Selects to set the delay by the picture 
    processing to the minimum level when 
    the signal is input.
    OFF: Mode for giving precedence to 
    the picture quality (recommended 
    mode). It takes longer than “ON” 
    for processing the picture.
    ON: The processing time is short. As 
    the line flicker is displayed in this 
    mode, it is available for checking 
    the line flicker of the telop work 
    and so on.
    Input
    NORMAL 
    SCAN (5 % 
    OV E R S C AN )
    UNDER
    SCAN
    ZOOM
    – Submenu Setting
    4
    316
    9
    Output3
    4
    9
    16
    x1PIN xxxxx
     · 2PIN xxxxx
     · 3PIN xxxxxxx
     · 4PIN xxxxxxx
     · 6PIN xxxxxxxx
     · 7PIN xxxxxxxxx
     · 8PIN xxxx REMOTE PARALLEL
    xKEY   INHIBIT xxx KEY INHIBIT
     
    						
    							Troubleshooting / Specifications26
    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/COMPONENT 
    button. 
    The unit cannot be operated t The key protection 
    function works.  Set the KEY INHIBIT setting to OFF 
    in the KEY INHIBITmenu.
    Specifications
    Picture performance
    LCD panel a-Si TFT Active Matrix
    Picture size LMD-1410/1420: 14 type 
    283 × 212 × 354 mm (W/H/
    Diagonal) (11
    1/4 × 83/8 ×14 inches)
    LMD-2010/2020: 20 type
    408 × 306 × 510 mm (W/H/
    Diagonal) (16
    1/8 × 121/8 ×201/8 
    inches)
    Resolution 640 × 480 dots (VGA)
    Viewing angle 85°/85°/85°/85° (typical)
    Scan Under –3 %
    Normal 5 %
    Aspect 4:3
    Display color LMD-1410/1420: 16,200,000
    LMD-2010/2020: 16,700,000
    Input/output connectors
    Input
    LINE A input connectors
    Y/C input 4-pin mini-DIN (1)
    VIDEO input 
    BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p 
    ±3 dB,  negative 
    synchronization
    AUDIO input 
    RCA pin (1), –5 dBu 47 kilohms or 
    higher
    LINE B input connectors
    VIDEO input 
    BNC type (1), 1 Vp-p 
    ±3 dB,  negative 
    synchronization
    AUDIO input 
    RCA pin (1), –5 dBu 47 kilohms or 
    higher
    RGB/COMPONENT input connectors BNC type (3) 
    RGB input   0.7 Vp-p 
    ±3 dB, (Sync On Green, 0.3 
    Vp-p negative sync.)
    Component input
    0.7 Vp-p 
    ±3 dB, (75 % chrominance 
    standard color bar signal)
    AUDIO input
    RCA pin (1), –5 dBu 47 kilohms or 
    higher
     
    						
    							Specifications27
    OPTION AUDIO input jacks (LMD-1420/2020)
    RCA pin (2), –5 dBu 47 kilohms or 
    higher
    External synchronized input (LMD-1420/2020)
    BNC type (1), 0.3 to 4 Vp-p 
    negative polarity binary
    PARALLEL REMOTE input terminal
    Parallel remote
    Modular connector 8-pin (1)
    Output
    LINE A output connectors
    Y/C output  4-pin mini-DIN (1), Loop-through, 
    with 75 ohms automatic terminal 
    function
    VIDEO output 
    BNC type (1), Loop-through, with 75 
    ohms automatic terminal function
    AUDIO output 
    RCA pin (1), Loop-through
    LINE B output connectors
    VIDEO output 
    BNC type (1), Loop-through, with 75 
    ohms automatic terminal function
    AUDIO output 
    RCA pin (1), Loop-through
    RGB/COMPONENT output connectors
    RGB/Component output 
    BNC type (3), Loop-through, with 
    75 ohms automatic terminal 
    function
    AUDIO output
    RCA pin (1), Loop-through
    EXT SYNC output connector (LMD-1420/2020)
    BNC type (1), Loop-through, with
    75 ohms automatic terminal 
    function
    Built-in speaker output
    0.5 W (mono)
    General
    Power AC100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
    Power consumption
    LMD-1410: Maximum: approx. 48 W 
    1.2 A – 0.6 A
    LMD-1420: Maximum: approx. 51 W 
    1.2 A – 0.6 A
    LMD-2010: Maximum: approx. 84 W 
    1.2 A – 0.6 A
    LMD-2020: Maximum: approx. 87 W 
    1.2 A – 0.6 APeak inrush current
    (1) Power ON, current probe method: 
    90 A (LMD-1410/1420), 
    64 A (LMD-2010/2020)
    (2) Hot switching inrush current, 
    measured in accordance with 
    European standard EN55103-1: 
    12 A (LMD-1410/1420/2010/2020)
    Dimensions LMD-1410/1420: Approx. 343 × 354 × 
    264 mm (not including the 
    projection parts)
    (13
    5/8 × 14 ×101/2 inches) 
    (w/h/d)
    LMD-2010/2020: Approx. 470× 441 × 
    264 mm (not including the 
    projection parts)
    (18
    5/8 × 173/8 × 101/2 inches) 
    (w/h/d)
    Mass  LMD-1410: Approx. 6.5 kg 
    (14 lb 5 oz)
    LMD-1420: Approx.  6.8 kg 
    (14 lb 16 oz)
    LMD-2010: Approx. 8.7 kg 
    (19 lb 3 oz)
    LMD-2020: Approx. 9.2 kg 
    (20 lb 5 oz)
    Operating conditions
    Temperature 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
    Recommended temperature
    20 °C to 30 °C (68 °F to 86 °F)
    Humidity 30% to 85% (no condensation)
    Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
    Storage and transport conditions
    Temperature –10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
    Humidity 0% to 90%
    Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
    Accessories supplied
    AC power cord (1)
    AC plug holder (1)
    Operating Instructions (1)
    CD-ROM (1)
    Warranty Card (1)
    Using the CD-ROM Manual (1)
    Optional accessories
    Rack mount bracket for 14 type 
    monitor MB-526
    Rack mount bracket for 20 type 
    monitor MB-527
    SDI  input adaptor BKM-320D
    Design and specifications are subject to change without 
    notice.
     
    						
    							Specifications 28
    Pin assignment
    PARALLEL REMOTE terminal 
    Modular connector
    (8-pin)
    You can allocate functions using the REMOTE 
    PARALLEL menu (see page 25). 
    Wiring required to use the Remote Control
    Connect the function you want to use with a Remote 
    Control to the Ground (Pin 5).
    Video signal formats
    The unit is applicable to the following signal formats.
    When an optional input adaptor is installed, the unit is applicable to the following signal formats.
    When BKM-320D is installed
    18Pin number  Functions
    1  Designating LINE A input signal
    2  Designating LINE B input signal
    3  Designate RGB/COMPONENT input signal
    4 16:9
    5 GND
    6 4:3
    7 Selecting under
    8 Selecting normal
    Input
    System Total lines Active lines Frame rate Scanning format Aspect ratio Signal standard
    575/50I (PAL) 625 575 25 2:1 interlace 16:9/4:3 EBU N10
    (PAL: ITU-R BT.624)
    480/60I (NTSC) 525 483 30 2:1 interlace 16:9/4:3 SMPTE 253M
    (NTSC: SMPTE 170M)
    Output
    System Effective picture size Frame rate Scanning format
    575/50I (PAL) 640 × 480 50 Progressive
    480/60I (NTSC) 640 × 480 60 Progressive
    Input
    System Signal standard BKM-320D
    575/50I ITU-R BT.656a
    480/60I SMPTE 259Ma
     
    						
    							Dimensions29
    Dimensions
    LMD-1410/1420
    Front
    RearSide
    Bottom
    LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
    KEY
    INHIBIT
    ENTER RGB/
    COMPONENTEXT
    SYNCBLUE
    ONLY
    343 (13 5/8)
    138.1 (5 
    1/2) 165.9 (6 
    5/8)
    213.8 (8 
    1/2) 2.5 
    (
    1/8)
    LINE A
    LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENTOPTION
    AUDIO IN
    OPTION IN
    VIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTG/YIN OUTB/PBIN OUTEXT
    SYNCIN OUTR/PRIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAC IN
    100 (4)
    36 (1 
    7/16)
    100 (4)
    76.2  
    (3)
    96.8 (3 
    7/8)
    67.7  
    (2 3/4)
    264.4 (10 1/2)
    86.8 (3 1/2)
    204.3 (8 1/8)
    165.1 (6 
    1/2)
    216.3 (8 5/8)4-M5
    76.2  
    (3) 114.6 (4 
    5/8)
    Unit: mm (inches)
     
    						
    							Dimensions 30
    LMD-2010/2020
    Front
    RearSide
    Bottom
    470 (18 5/8)
    182.3 (7 
    1/4) 211.7 (8 
    3/8)
    256.8 (10 
    1/8) 2.5  
    (
    1/8)
    LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
    KEY
    INHIBIT
    ENTER RGB/
    COMPONENTEXT
    SYNCBLUE
    ONLY
    LINE A
    LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENTOPTION
    AUDIO IN
    OPTION INVIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTG/YIN OUTB/PBIN OUTEXT
    SYNCIN OUTR/PRIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAC IN
    100 (4)
    100 (4)
    34.7 (1 
    3/8)
    87 (3 1/2)
    96.8  
    (3 
    7/8)
    67.7  
    (2 3/4)
    264.4 (10 1/2)
    80.6  
    (3 1/4)
    204.3 (8 1/8)
    165.1 (6 
    1/2)
    216.3 (8 5/8)4-M5
    76.2  
    (3) 114.6  
    (4 
    5/8)
    Unit: mm (inches)
     
    						
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