Sony Lmd 1420 Operating Instructions

Features11
External sync input (LMD-1420/2020)
When the EXT SYNC button is in the on position, the 
unit can be operated on the sync signal supplied from an 
external sync generator.
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...

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 12
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front Panel
LMD-1420/2020
LMD-1410/2010
LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENTEXT
SYNCBLUE
ONLY
LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENTEXT
SYNCBLUE
ONLY
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LINE A LINE B SCANRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENT
LINE A LINE B SCANRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENT
qd...

Location and Function of Parts and Controls13
aTally lamp (LMD-1420/2020)
You can check the status of the monitor by the color of 
the tally lamp.
The tally lamp lights in red, green or amber according to 
the input signals.
bPOWER switch and indicator
Press to turn on the power. The indicator turns on. Press 
again to turn off the power.
cKEY INHIBIT indicator
When the key inhibit function works, the indicator 
lights.
For the key inhibit function, refer to “KEY INHIBIT 
menu” on page 25.
dVOLUME...

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 14
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items
* When a component signal (480/60I) is input, this can 
be switchable.a : Adjustable/can be set
× : Not adjustable/cannot be set
Input signal
Item Video, Y/C B & W Component RGB SDI (LMD-1420/2020)
D1
CONTRAST
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BRIGHTaaaa a
CHROMAa×a×a
PHASEa (NTSC)××× ×
APERTUREaaa×a
COLOR TEMPaaaa a
COMP LEVEL*××a××
NTSC SETUPa (NTSC)a
(480/60I)×× ×
GAMMAaaaa a
SCANaaaa a
ASPECTaaaa a
MARKER (LMD-1420/2020)aaaa a
BLUE ONLY...

Location and Function of Parts and Controls15
Rear Panel
LMD-1420/2020
LMD-1410/2010
aOPTION IN connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) 
(LMD-1420/2020)
When optional Sony input adaptor BKM-320D is 
connected, SDI signals are input.
Press the SDI button to select the signal.
Note
Do not install the equipment other than BKM-320D.
It causes to damage the unit or the equipment.
bOPTION AUDIO IN connector (LMD-1420/
2020)
If the BKM-320D is installed in the OPTION IN 
connector, input an audio signal into this...

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 16
dRGB/COMPONENT connectors
Analog RGB signal or component (Y, P
B, PR) signal 
input connectors and their loop-through output 
connectors.
Press the RGB/COMPONENT button on the front panel 
to monitor the signal input through these connectors.
G/Y, B/P
B, R/PR IN/OUT (BNC)
These are the input/output connectors for an analog 
RGB and a component (Y, P
B, PR) signal.  Unless 
an external sync signal is input, the monitor is 
synchronized with the sync signal...

Installing to the Rack17
Installing to the Rack
1Remove the screws (4) to remove the stand.
2Attach the unit to the rack after attaching the 
mounting bracket.
LMD-1410/1420LMD-2010/2020
LINE A
LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENTVIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTG/YIN OUTB/PBIN OUTEXT
SYNCIN OUTR/PRIN OUTAUD IOIN OUTAUD IOIN OUTAUD IOIN OUTAC IN
OPTIONAUDIO IN
OPTION IN
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RESETMENU
VOL
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KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
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SYNCBLUE
ONLY
LINE A
LINE B
SDI
SCAN...

Connecting the AC Power Cord / Attaching the Input Adaptor18
Connecting the AC 
Power Cord
Connect the supplied AC power cord as illustrated.
1Plug 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.
2Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it locks.
To remove the AC power cord
Pull out the AC plug holder while pressing the lock 
levers.
Attaching the Input 
Adaptor 
LMD-1420/2020
Before attaching the input adaptor,...

Selecting the Default Settings19
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
1Press the POWER switch.
The power is turned on and the SELECT SETTING 
screen appears.
2Press the M or m button to select the area where you 
intend to use the unit and press the , or ENTER 
button.
If you select either LATIN AMERICA or ASIA 
EXCEPT JAPAN, one...

Selecting the Menu Language 20
4If 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.
3Press the M or m button to narrow the area further 
and then press the , or 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...