Specifications

PVM-14M2/14M4/20M2/20M4
VIDEO MONITORS
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SONY
13-inch & 19-inch Production Monitors
Sony’s best production monitors ever, the PVM-M Series provide stun-
ning picture quality as well as ease of operation, signal and a full range
of optional functions. Four high-performance models in all (two 13-inch
and two 19-inch), they share most features except that the “M4” models
incorporate Sony’s state-of-the-art HR Trinitron CRT display technology
and use SMPTE C phosphorus instead of P22.
Superior Performance
■ Incorporating Sony’s state-of-the-art HR
(High Resolution) Trinitron CRT enables
the PVM-14M4 and PVM-20M4 to dis-
play an incredible 800 lines of horizontal
resolution. The PVM-M2’s have an aperture
grille dot pitch of 0.25mm to offer 600
lines of resolution, and an increased display
of image details. In addition to their HR
CRT, the M4’s also use SMPTE-C phos-
phorus for the most critical evaluation of
any color subject.
■ All PVM-M Series CRTs incorporate a dark
tint. This means a higher apparent contrast
ratio (black to white) and crisper, sharper
looking edges.
■ An NTSC comb filter with enhanced pulse
response characteristics ensures accurate
luminance and chrominance separation is
achieved.
■ Because monitor white balance is prone to
drift during continuous operation over a
long period of time, they are equipped with
a beam current feedback circuit. This cor-
rects for white balance drift and results in
long-term stability of color reproduction.
Input Versatility
■ Tr ue multi-system monitors,
they can handle four worldwide
color system signals: NTSC, NTSC 4.43,
PAL, and SECAM with automatic selection
(when set to "AUTO" on the on menu).
■ They each have two composite (BNC),
one S-Video and one component input
(R-Y/B-Y, analog RGB) for system
flexibility. For more accurate color
reproduction, the component level can be
adjusted according to the input system.
■ By installing the optional serial digital inter-
face kit BKM-101C for video and the
BKM-102 for audio they can accept SDI
(SMPTE 259M) signals.
■ External sync input and output for synchro-
nization with other equipment. The exter-
nal sync can be set so that it will automati-
cally switch according to the input selected.
■ In addition to the traditional 4:3 aspect
ratio they offer 16:9 as well.
■ When the power is turned on, the CRT is
automatically degaussed. Degaussing can
also be done manually.
Remote Control
■ Parallel remote control and Tally can be operated via a 20-pin connector.
■ The monitors are equipped with RS-422 serial interface for serial remote control capability. By
installing the optional BKM-103 RS-422 ser-
ial remote control kit, all monitor functions
can be remotely controlled with confidence
and precision. A “Serial Remote” menu is
provided for identifying and selecting the
setup for remote control: off, on, single
address, group address. By viewing this
menu, you can identify and activate the serial
remote for one or more monitors.
Advanced
Production Features
■ Automatic color control (ACC) func-
tion can be turned off for accurate
color signal evaluation.
■ Blue gun only mode allows color level
adjustments as well as noise level checks
to be easily done.
■ Underscan and H/V delay functions.
When the underscan mode is selected,
the entire active picture area is dis-
played. This allows you to view the
entire image and check the picture
edges.The H/V delay function allows
viewing of the blanking area and
sync/burst timing by displaying the
horizontal and vertical intervals in the
center of the screen.
■ Automatic Chroma/Phase setup mode
facilitates the complex, delicate proce-
dure of monitor adjustment. Using
broadcast standard color bars as a refer-
ence, this function automatically cali-
brates chroma and phase. Especially
convenient when used with non-linear
editing systems to align the color repro-
duction of the video signal output.
■ Color temperature is switchable
between 6500K/9300K/User preset.
6500K is the broadcast standard and is
factory preset. 9300K is for a more
pleasing picture. User preset is 3200K
to 10,000K. A “User Copy” menu
allows you to copy 6500K or 9300K
temperature settings into the “user set-
ting” to speed custom white balance
adjustment.
PMV-20M4 Rear Panel
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