On Mounting on a Rack
Leave 1U space empty above and below the monitor to ensure adequate air circulation or install a fan to maintain the monitor’s performance.
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 ERROR” message is displayed, turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony dealer.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the following four models:
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Any differences in specifications are clearly indicated in the text.
Features
The
High brightness LCD panel
Because of the monitor’s high brightness, high contrast, high speed response, and wide viewing angle technology, it can be used under various lighting conditions.
Rack mount monitors
The
526and the
527.This is essential when space is paramount in crowded OB vehicles.
Monitor stand with tilt function
As the stand with tilt function is euipped for the monitor, you can use it easily on the desk top. When you mount the monitor to the rack, remove the stand.
Lightweight, thin design
The lightweight, thin design reduces the load for an OB vehicle and the space needed for installation.
3-color tally lamp (LMD-1420/2020)
The tally lamp lights in red, green or amber to monitor each input picture and check the
Two color system available
The monitor can display NTSC and PAL signals by connecting this unit. The appropriate color system is selected automatically.
Blue only mode (LMD-1420/2020)
In the blue only mode, an apparent monochrome display is obtained with all three of the R/G/B cathodes driven with a blue signal. This facilitates color saturation and phase adjustments and observation of VCR noise.
Analog RGB/component input connectors Analog RGB or component signals from video equipment can be input through these connectors.
Y/C input connectors
The video signal, split into the luminance signal (Y) and the chrominance signal (C), can be input through this connector.
SDI optional input (LMD-1420/2020)
SDI signals can be available when input adaptor BKM- 320D (optional) is attached.
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