BVM-L170
17-inch Master LCD monitor
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Overview
17-inch Multi-format Widescreen LCD Reference Monitor
The BVM-L170 reference LCD monitor extends the multiple award winning technology of the BVM-L230 to a 17-inch screen size and is the first in the range that can be powered with 24V DC - allowing outdoor operation.
BVM-L Series reference LCD monitors supersede the acclaimed BVM-A series CRT models, heralding a new era in broadcast post-production, D-Cinema production, evaluation and mastering. LCD displays are replacing CRT monitors due to operational flexibility and lower overall ownership cost. The BVM-L170 is a state-of-the-art product that surpasses the performance of its CRT predecessors.
A new Sony technology - TRIMASTER -delivers accurate colour reproduction, precision imaging and absolute picture consistency. Sony designers achieved this through three key devices: a high-grade customised LCD panel, a new precision high-purity LED backlight system and a sophisticated display engine.
The high-grade customised LCD panel incorporates a 10-bit driver for smooth greyscale and colour transitions, and possesses a high frame rate capability allowing black frame insertion for much reduced motion blur.
The new Precision Backlight system utilises High Purity LEDs - these deliver wide reference-standard colour space, uniformity control and colour stability through the auto white-balance circuitry. The display engine uses two state-of-the-art ICs employing accurate 12-bit output processing - one dedicated to I/P conversion, producing the lowest possible artefact count, and one focussed on the highly accurate colour management system, delivering stability, consistency and precise standards emulation.
BVM-L Series reference LCD monitors supersede the acclaimed BVM-A series CRT models, heralding a new era in broadcast post-production, D-Cinema production, evaluation and mastering. LCD displays are replacing CRT monitors due to operational flexibility and lower overall ownership cost. The BVM-L170 is a state-of-the-art product that surpasses the performance of its CRT predecessors.
A new Sony technology - TRIMASTER -delivers accurate colour reproduction, precision imaging and absolute picture consistency. Sony designers achieved this through three key devices: a high-grade customised LCD panel, a new precision high-purity LED backlight system and a sophisticated display engine.
The high-grade customised LCD panel incorporates a 10-bit driver for smooth greyscale and colour transitions, and possesses a high frame rate capability allowing black frame insertion for much reduced motion blur.
The new Precision Backlight system utilises High Purity LEDs - these deliver wide reference-standard colour space, uniformity control and colour stability through the auto white-balance circuitry. The display engine uses two state-of-the-art ICs employing accurate 12-bit output processing - one dedicated to I/P conversion, producing the lowest possible artefact count, and one focussed on the highly accurate colour management system, delivering stability, consistency and precise standards emulation.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Reference and Mastering Applications
Ideal for BROADCAST (studio and engineering etc.), PRODUCTION (OB, monitor wall, camera and VTR control etc.), and POST-PRODUCTION (top-end multi-format editing consoles and digital cinema).
Ultimate Picture Quality Rivalling Top-Flight CRT Monitors
The BVM-L170 is capable of displaying High Definition native 1920x1080 picture resolution on its LCD display. Taken together with its customised LCD panel and 10-bit drivers for smooth colour gradation, its precision LED backlight for wide colour gamut and picture consistency, and its new 12-bit output display engine processor for accurate colour reproduction and sophisticated I/P conversion, the BVM-L170 is truly the standard-bearer amongst reference LCD monitors.
Superb Colour Accuracy
The innovative Colour Management System ensures consistent and repeatable colour to ITU-709, SMPTE-C and EBU standards and from monitor to monitor. The level of accuracy is the same as displayed by the BVM-A series of CRT monitors.
Outstanding Greyscale and Colour Depth Provide Lifelike Picture Quality
Achieved through 10-bit LCD panel drivers and 12-bit output signal processing.
Picture Quality Decisions can be made with Confidence
The BVM-L170 Monitor's exceptional performance in the key areas of picture quality, accuracy, consistency and stability make this product a natural choice as a measurement and reference tool.
Consistently Optimal Picture Performance
Less 'drift' than CRT displays, with an absence of picture distortions such as convergence, geometry, linearity and focus variation. The BVM-L170 is also immune to magnetic field interference.
Faithful Reproduction of Interlaced Pictures
Capable of reproducing interlaced video images to the same standard as CRT monitors.
High Quality Motion Display
Black Frame Insertion Mode dramatically reduces motion blur.
Efficiency in Picture Consistency
Consistent and repeatable chroma and greyscale performance ensures efficient matching between monitors
Productivity Boost
New dual image processing including Picture Side by Side, Wipe, Butterfly, Blending modes, a new Pixel Zoom mode and a HD Frame capture function allow quick evaluation and comparison of two input sources.
Exceptionally Versatile
Due to its broad range of inputs and multi-format signal capabilities, the BVM-L170 is equally suited to AV or IT-based applications, allowing you the freedom to operate in whichever format you choose, even D-Cinema.
Future Proof
Multi-format and HD capability plus optional decoder boards will ensure that the BVM-L170 remains current.
Easier to Install and Accommodate than CRT
Space saving / lightweight / low heat output
Air Conditioning Requirements lower than with CRT
LCD monitors generate less heat.
Easy Maintenance
No routine convergence, focus, geometry or linearity adjustments necessary. No susceptibility to magnetic fields.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership than CRT
Long operational life / high reliability.
Low energy bills.
Low routine maintenance cost
Reduced environmental disposal costs.
Low energy bills.
Low routine maintenance cost
Reduced environmental disposal costs.
Features
Innovative Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) LCD Panel
Delivers outstandingly crisp, high brightness and high contrast HD images in Native mode.
High-Purity Precision LED Backlight
Provides an exceptionally broad colour gamut for faithful colour display, as well as delivering precise picture uniformity and stability.
Accurate, Repeatable and Stable Colour Reproduction
The innovative precision LED backlight and Colour Management System deliver accurate and consistent colour temperature right across the greyscale range. Consequently, the monitor can emulate ITU-709, SMPTE-C, and EBU colour spaces with ease. It can also emulate D-Cinema colour gamut
Ultra High Precision Uniformity Correction
Achieved through the precision LED backlight.
Multi-Format Signal Support
The BVM-L170 is capable of displaying an exceptionally broad range of signal formats with an extremely high degree of colour accuracy. These include: composite video formats NTSC, PAL
10-bit LCD Display Drivers
Delivers smooth, accurate colour and greyscale transitions for high quality video production.
3G SDI Input
The BVM-L170 has a 3G SDI input capability. On Sony's monitors, the 3G SDI interface is compliant with the SMPTE 425 standard, transmitting up to 4:2:2/10-bit 1080/60P video data using one SDI cable. This single-link system is known as a SD-SDI or HD-SDI system, but it can also handle both Dual-Link HD-SDI and 3G SDI video data with the use of Sony's 3G SDI interface. This 3G SDI interface enables BVM-L170 monitor to accept 50P and 60P video data. Where an upgrade to a Dual-Link HD-SDI system is necessary, this single-link 3G SDI system is also the ideal alternative.
12-bit Output Display Engine Processor
High-resolution processing contributes significantly to the superb picture performance.
Sophisticated Interlace to Progressive Algorithm
Accurate and fast processing with remarkably little video delay.
Interlace Display Mode
Faithfully reproduces interlaced signals, emulating CRT monitors.
Dual Image Processing
Image Side by Side, Wipe, Butterfly and Blend modes provide users with enhanced operational flexibility.
New Pixel Zoom Mode
Allows picture magnification up to 800% without scaling.
Black Frame Insertion Mode
Dramatically reduces motion blur - a problem common to many LCD monitors.
Auto White-Balance Function
The BVM-L170 can perform automatic colour temperature adjustments when connected to an external colour analyzer (such as those from Minolta, DK and X-Rite).
Separate Control unit with memory stick slot
The Memory Stick socket enables users to download and save all monitor set-ups such as input channel configuration, control preset adjustments, white balance settings and maintenance parameters.
Four Slots for Optional Video Input Decoders
The monitor can accept up to four optional video input boards simultaneously. Available formats include analogue, composite, Y/C, components, RGB and digital SD
Centralised Monitor-Wall Control
Multiple monitors can be easily managed by a single control unit via a serial RJ45 Ethernet connector.
Multimedia HDMI interface
The monitor is equipped with one HDMI input as standard
DC Voltage Operation
The BVM-L170 can be powered with a 24V DC allowing the monitor to be used for outdoor operation.
HD Frame Capture
The HD Frame Capture function allows a picture frame from the HD-SDI input to be captured and saved as a picture file on a Memory stick media. This picture file can be used as a reference for various purposes such as tonal adjustments between past images and for camera framing adjustments.