Sony BKM-17R Operating Instructions Manual

4-688-461-11(1)

Monitor Control Unit

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.

BKM-17R

© 2016 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

WAR NIN G

This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the
power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the
unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply
off, or disconnect the power plug.

 Read these instructions.
 Keep these instructions.
 Heed all warnings.
 Follow all instructions.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Clean only with dry cloth.
 Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

WAR NIN G

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:

1. Prevention against overloading of branch circuit

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please make sure that
the rack does not overload the supply circuit.

2. Providing protective earth

When this product is installed in a rack and is supplied
power from an outlet on the rack, please confirm that the
outlet is provided with a suitable protective earth
connection.

3. Internal air ambient temperature of the rack

When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the internal air ambient temperature of the rack
is within the specified limit of this product.

4. Prevention against achieving hazardous
condition due to uneven mechanical loading

When this product is installed in a rack, please make
sure that the rack does not achieve hazardous condition
due to uneven mechanical loading.

5. Install the equipment while taking the operating
temperature of the equipment into
consideration

For the operating temperature of the equipment, refer to
the specifications of the Operation Manual.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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6. When performing the installation, keep the
following space away from walls in order to
obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.

Lower, Upper: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 inches) or more
Right, Left: 1.0 cm (13/32 inches) or more

which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If use d in USA, us e th e UL LIS TED power c ord sp ecified
below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade
(NEMA 1-15P Configuration)
Cord Type NISPT-2 or SPT-2, two 16 or 18 AWG
wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in), Less than 2.5 m
(8 ft 3 in)
Rating Minimum 7A, 125V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require
the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or
both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
OTHER COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (2-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug that conforms to the
safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (2-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be
shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

For the customers in Canada

CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)

For the customers in Europe

This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment: E4 (controlled EMC
environment, ex. TV studio).

This apparatus shall not be used in the residential area.

For the customers in Europe, Australia and New
Zealand

WAR NIN G

This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32.
In a residential environment this equipment may cause
radio interference.

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord
/ Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified
service personnel.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in

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For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

- Please visit http://
www.sony.com/psa/warranty for important
information and complete terms and conditions of
Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

- Please visit http://
www.sonybiz.ca/pro/lang/en/ca/article/resources­warranty-product-registration for important
information and complete terms and conditions of
Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

For the customers in Europe

Sony Professional Solutions Europe - Standard
Warranty and Exceptions on Standard Warranty.
Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/warranty

for
important information and complete terms and
conditions.

For the customers in Korea
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY

- Please visit http://
bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/BPAS-Start for important
information and complete terms and conditions of
Sony’s limited warranty applicable to this product.

ΠΡΟΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ

H συσκευή δεν πρέπει να εκτίθεται σε σταγόνες ή
πιτσιλιές. Αντικείμενα που περιέχουν υγρό, όπως βάζα,
δεν πρέπει να τοποθετούνται επάνω σε αυτήν.

Türkiye’deki müşteriler için
AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

WAA RSC HUW ING

Het apparaat mag niet worden blootgesteld aan
druppelende of opspattende vloeistoffen. Er mogen
nooit objecten gevuld met vloeistoffen, zoals vazen, op
het apparaat worden geplaatst.

AVIS O

O equipamento não deverá ser exposto a gotas ou
salpicos. Objectos contendo líquidos, tais como jarras,
não devem ser colocados em cima do equipamento.

ADVARSEL

Apparatet må ikke udsættes for væskedryp eller
væskesprøjt. Genstande, der indeholder væske (f.eks.
vaser), må ikke anbringes på apparatet.

VAR OIT US

Laite ei saa altistua tippuville tai roiskuville nesteille.
Laitteen päälle ei myöskään saa asettaa nesteellä
täytettyjä esineitä, kuten maljakkoja.

ADVARSEL

Apparatet skal ikke utsettes for væskedrypp eller -sprut.
Ingen gjenstander fylt med væske, f.eks. vaser, skal settes
oppå apparatet.

VAR NIN G

Enheten får inte utsättas för dropp eller stänk. Föremål
fyllda med vätska, t ex vaser, får inte placeras på enheten.

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Table of Contents

Features ........................................................... 6

Available Monitors and Functions ................ 7

Location and Function of Parts ..................... 9

Front Panel................................................................ 9

Rear Panel............................................................... 12

Handling a USB memory stick ..................... 13

Notes on USB memory sticks ...............................13

Mounting the Unit in a Rack ........................ 14

Connections .................................................. 14

Connecting One Monitor .....................................15

Connecting the Multiple Units with the LAN ...15

Specifications ................................................ 16

Dimensions ................................................... 18

Tab le of C ontents

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Features

The BKM-17R is a control unit for the BVM/PVM series
business & professional video monitor. Use it to power
monitors on and set in sleep mode, perform menu
operations, and carry out monitor setup and adjustment.

For monitors connectable to this unit and usable
functions, see page 7.

Remote control function (Ethernet control)

The unit controls up to 32 monitors by the Ethernet
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connection. Up to three
units are connected to one monitor in single mode. You
can control individual monitors or monitor groups
simply by entering the monitor ID number or group ID
number. You can also execute the same operation on all
connected monitors, or put all connected monitors into
the same setup and adjustment state.

Setup and adjustment with a USB memory stick

You can use a USB memory stick (sold separately) to save
and load monitor setup and adjustment data. If your
system includes more than one monitor, you can use the
USB memory stick to exchange data between monitors.
This makes it easy to match all monitors in your system
to the same setup and adjustment conditions.

Rack mounting

You can mount the unit in an EIA standard 19-inch rack
with the supplied rack mount brackets and screws.

Assignable function key

Other functions are assigned to the F1 to F16 buttons in
the Controller menu of the monitor.

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Features