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 
the output connector (loop-through).
Select color temperature and gamma mode
You can select the color temperature from among two 
(high and low) settings and gamma mode from among 
five settings.  You can also adjust the color temperature 
to the appropriate setting.
Aspect setting
You can set the monitor to 4:3 or 16:9 display mode 
according to the input video signal.
Various markers (LMD-1420/2020)
Displays frame boundaries such as the center marker, 
safe area marker, etc. and supports the various film 
aspect ratios.
Scan setting
You can set the display size to -3% under scan or 5% 
over scan mode.
On-screen menus
You can set the appropriate settings according to the 
connected system by using the on-screen menus.
Key inhibit function
You can inhibit a key, function to prevent misoperation.
Select language display
You can select from seven display languages English, 
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and 
Chinese.
External remote control function
You can directly select the input signal, aspect, etc., by 
operating the equipment connected to the PARALLEL 
REMOTE terminal.
 
						

							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
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							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 buttons
Press the + button to increase the volume or the – button 
to decrease it.
eMenu operation buttons
Displays or sets the on-screen menu.
M/m/
						

							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
aaaa a
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 (LMD-1420/2020)a×aa a
 
						

							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 connector.  
Press the SDI button to monitor the audio signal.
cEXT SYNC IN/OUT (external sync) connectors 
(BNC) (LMD-1420/2020)
Press the EXT SYNC button to use the sync signal 
through this connector.IN connector
When this unit operates on an external sync signal, 
connect the reference signal from a sync generator 
to this connector.
Note
When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc. 
the picture may be disturbed.  We recommend using 
the TBC (time base corrector).
OUT connector
Loop-through output of the IN connector.  Connect 
to the external sync input of video equipment to be 
synchronized with this unit.
When the cable is connected to this connector, the 
75-ohm termination of the input is automatically 
released, and the signal input to the IN connector is 
output from this connector.
LINE A
LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENT
VIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUT
G/YIN OUT
B/PBIN OUTEXT
SYNCIN OUT
R/PRIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAC IN
OPTIONAUDIO IN
OPTION IN
LINE A
LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENT
VIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTG/YIN OUTB/PBIN OUTEXT
SYNCIN OUTR/PRIN OUTAU DIOIN OUTAU DIOIN OUTAU DIOIN OUTAC IN
OPTIONAUDIO IN
OPTION IN
21 3 4 5 6 7 8
OPTION
AUDIO
INOPTION
IN
EXT
SYNCIN OUT
LINE A
LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENT
VIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUT
G/YIN OUT
B/PBIN OUT
R/PRIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAUD I OIN OUTAC INLINE A
LINE B PARALLEL REMOTE RGB/COMPONENT
VIDEOIN OUTVIDEOIN OUTG/YIN OUTB/PBIN OUTR/PRIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAUDIOIN OUTAC IN
4 5 6 7 8
 
						

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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 contained in the 
G/Y signal.
AUDIO IN/OUT (RCA pin)
When using an analog RGB or a component signal 
as a video signal, use these jacks for the input/
output of an audio signal.  Connect them to the 
audio input/output jacks on equipment such as a 
VCR.
ePARALLEL REMOTE terminal (modular 
connector)
Forms a parallel switch and controls the monitor 
externally. 
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral 
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this 
modular connector.
For details on the pin assignment and factory setting 
function assigned to each pin, see page 28.
fLINE B connectors
Line input connectors for composite video and audio 
signals and their loop-through output connectors.
Press the LINE B button on the front panel to monitor 
the signal input through these connectors.
VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC)
These are the input/output connectors for a 
composite video signal. Connect them to the 
composite video input/output connectors on 
equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or another 
monitor.
AUDIO IN/OUT (RCA pin)
These are the input/output jacks for an audio signal. 
Connect them to the audio input/output jacks on 
equipment such as a VCR.
gLINE A connectors
Line input connectors for Y/C separate, composite video 
and audio signals and their loop-through output 
connectors.
Press the LINE A button on the front panel to monitor 
the input signal through these connectors.
If you input signals to both Y/C IN and VIDEO IN, the 
signal input to the Y/C IN is selected.Y/C IN/OUT (4-pin mini-DIN)
These are the input/output connectors for a Y/C 
separate signal. Connect them to the Y/C separate 
input/output connectors on equipment such as a 
VCR, video camera, or another monitor.
VIDEO IN/OUT (BNC)
These are the input/output connectors for a 
composite video signal. Connect them to the 
composite video input/output connectors on 
equipment such as a VCR, video camera, or another 
monitor.
AUDIO IN/OUT (RCA pin)
These are the input/output jacks for an audio signal. 
Connect them to the audio input/output jacks on 
equipment such as a VCR.
hAC IN socket
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
 
						

							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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SYNCBLUE
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LINE A
LINE B
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SCAN
ASPECT
RESETMENU
VOL
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POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENTEXT
SYNCBLUE
ONLY
 
						

							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, disconnect the power 
cord.
Note
Do not install the equipment other than BKM-320D.
It causes to damage the unit or the equipment.
LINE A
VIDEOIN O
U
T
AUDIOIN O
U
TAC 
IN
AC power cord AC IN socket
AC plug holder (Supplied)
LINE A
VIDEOIN
OUT
AUDIOIN
OUTAC IN
 
						

							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 of the following screens 
appears.
2If LATIN AMERICA is selected:
COLOR 
TEMPCOMP 
LEVELNTSC 
SETUP
1NORTH AMERICALow BETA7.5 7.5
2LATIN AMERICA
PAL&PAL-N AREAARGENTINA Low SMPTE 0
PARAGUAY Low SMPTE 0
URUGUAY Low SMPTE 0
NTSC&PAL-M AREA OTHER AREA Low BETA7.5 7.5
3AFRICA AUSTRALASIA
EUROPE MIDDLE-EASTLow SMPTE 0
4ASIA EXCEPT JAPANNTSC AREA Low BETA7.5 7.5
PAL AREA Low SMPTE 0
5JAPANHigh SMPTE 0
33
45
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2
RESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER
LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENTEXT
SYNCBLUE
ONLY
2~31
S E L E C T   S E T T  I  N G
x N O R  T  H    A M E  R  I  C  A
 I N   A M E R I C A
 A  F R  I  C A    A U S  T R A  L  A S  I  A
  E U R O P E   M I D D L E - E A S T
 A S  I  A    E X C E P T    J  A P A N
 J  A P A N
1North America
2Latin America
3Africa Australia/New 
Zealand, Europe, Middle 
East, Russia
4Asia Except Japan
5Japan
L  A  T  I  N    A M E  R  I  C  A
x P A  L  & P A  L  -  N    A R E A
     A R G E N T  I  N A
     P A R A G U A Y
      U R U G U A  Y
 N T  S C & P A  L  -  M    A R E A
    O T H E R    A R E A
PAL&PAL-N area
Argentina
Paraguay
Uruguay
NTSC&PAL-M area
Other area
 
						

							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 (on page 23)
COMP LEVEL(on page 24)
NTSC SETUP (on page 24)
See “The default setting values for each area” (on 
page 19) on the setting value.
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. 
The current settings are displayed in place of the x 
marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow 
button.
A S  I  A    E X C E P T    J  A P A N
x N T  S C    A R E A
    
    
  A R E A
    NTSC area
PAL area
RESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER
LINE A LINE B SDI SCAN ASPECTRESETMENU VOLUME POWER
KEY
INHIBIT
ENTER RGB/
COMPONENTEXT
SYNCBLUE
ONLY
3~5 21
CONTROL
 ·  CONTRAST x
 ·  BRIGHT x
 ·  CHROMA x
 ·  PHASE x
 ·  APERTURE xxx
 ·  ASPECT xxx USER CONTROL