Sony PVM-740 User Manual
Professional
4-176-661-21(1)
Video Monitor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PVM-740
© 2010 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
Model No.____________________
Serial No.____________________
Important Safety Instructions
• 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.
WARNING
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or
connect the power plug to an easily accessible socketoutlet 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.
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.
6. When performing the installation, keep the
following space away from walls in order to
obtain proper exhaust and radiation of heat.
Upper : 4.4 cm (1 3/4 inches) or more
Lower (when not using the stand) : 1.7 cm
(11/16 inches) or more
Rear : 10.0 cm (4 inches) or more
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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CAUTION
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.
WARNING:
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V 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.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
WARNING
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
In order to use this product safely, avoid prolonged
listening at excessive sound pressure levels.
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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
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with the
EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetic Interference(Emission)
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetic
Susceptibility(Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environments: E1 (residential), E2
(commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors),
E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio).
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse
61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee documents.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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Table of Contents
Precaution .............................................................. 5
On Safety ............................................................ 5
On Installation .................................................... 5
Handling the Screen ........................................... 5
On Burn-in ......................................................... 5
On a Long Period of Use .................................... 5
Handling and Maintenance of the Screen .......... 6
On Dew Condensation ....................................... 6
On Repacking ..................................................... 6
On Mounting on a Rack ..................................... 6
Disposal of the Unit ........................................... 6
On Fan Error ...................................................... 6
On AC Adaptor Terminal .................................. 6
Features .................................................................. 7
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 9
Front Panel ......................................................... 9
Rear/Bottom Panel ........................................... 11
Installing to the Rack (Using MB-531) .............. 12
Power Supply ....................................................... 13
Attaching the AC Adaptor ............................... 13
Connecting the AC Power Cord ....................... 13
Selecting the Default Settings ............................. 14
Selecting the Menu Language ............................ 15
Using the Menu .................................................... 16
Adjustment Using the Menus ............................. 18
Items ................................................................. 18
Adjusting and Changing the Settings ............... 18
STATUS menu............................................. 18
COLOR TEMP/SPACE menu..................... 18
USER CONTROL menu.............................. 19
USER CONFIG menu.................................. 20
REMOTE menu ........................................... 25
KEY INHIBIT menu.................................... 26
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items ..... 27
Troubleshooting ................................................... 28
Specifications ....................................................... 28
Dimensions ........................................................... 31
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Table of Contents
Precaution
• The screen and the cabinet become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
On Safety
• Operate the unit only with a power source as specified
in the “Specifications” section.
• A nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power cord.
If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power
immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit with a
damaged power cord.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days or more.
• Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet by
grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
On Installation
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation holes.
• Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration
or shock.
On Burn-in
Due to the characteristics of the material used in the
OLED panel for its high-precision images, permanent
burn-in may occur if still images are displayed in the
same position on the screen continuously, or repeatedly
over extended periods.
Images that may cause burn-in
• Masked images with aspect ratios other than 16:9
• Color bars or images that remain static for a long time
• Character or message displays that indicate settings or
the operating state
• On-screen displays such as center markers or safety
zones
To reduce the risk of burn-in
• Turn off the character and marker displays
Press the MENU button to turn off the character
displays. To turn off the character or marker displays
of the connected equipment, operate the connected
equipment accordingly. For details, refer to the
operation manual of the connected equipment.
• Turn off the power when not in use
Turn off the power if the viewfinder is not to be used
for a prolonged period of time.
Screen saver
This product has a built-in screen saver function to
reduce burn-in. When an almost still image is displayed
for more than 10 minutes, the screen saver starts
automatically and the brightness of the screen decreases.
Handling the Screen
• The panel fitted to this unit is manufactured with high
precision technology, giving a functioning pixel ratio
of at least 99.99%. Thus a very small proportion of
pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black),
always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing. In
addition, over a long period of use, because of the
physical characteristics of the liquid crystal display,
such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously. These
problems are not a malfunction.
• Do not leave the screen facing the sun as it can damage
the screen. Take care when you place the unit by a
window.
• Do not push or scratch the monitor’s screen. Do not
place a heavy object on the monitor’s screen. This
may cause the screen to lose uniformity.
On a Long Period of Use
Due to an OLED's panel structure and characteristics of
materials in its design, displaying static images for
extended periods, or using the unit repeatedly in a high
temperature/high humidity environments may cause
image smearing, burn-in, areas of which brightness is
permanently changed, lines, or a decrease in overall
brightness.
In particular, continued display of an image smaller than
the monitor screen, such as in a different aspect ratio,
may shorten the life of the unit.
Avoid displaying a still image for an extended period, or
using the unit repeatedly in a high temperature/high
humidity environment such an airtight room, or around
the outlet of an air conditioner.
Precaution
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To prevent any of the above issues, we recommend
reducing brightness slightly, and to turn off the power
whenever the unit is not in use.
Handling and Maintenance of the Screen
The surface of the screen is specially coated to reduce
image reflection. Make sure to observe the following
points as improper maintenance procedures may impair
the screen's performance. In addition, the screen is
vulnerable to damage. Do not scratch or knock against it
using a hard object.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet before performing maintenance.
• The surface of the screen is specially coated. Do not
attach adhesive objects, such as stickers, on it.
• The surface of the screen is specially coated. Do not
touch the screen directly.
• Wipe the screen surface gently with the supplied
cleaning cloth or a soft dry cloth to remove dirt.
• Stubborn stains may be removed with the supplied
cleaning cloth, or a soft cloth slightly dampened with
a mild detergent solution.
• The screen may become scratched if the cleaning cloth
is dusty.
• Never use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner, acidic or alkaline detergent, detergent with
abrasives, or chemical wipe as these may damage the
screen.
• Use a blower to remove dust from the screen surface.
On Dew Condensation
If the viewfinder is moved suddenly from a cold place to
a warm place, or used in a room with high humidity,
water droplets may form on the interior of the product.
This phenomenon is known as dew condensation.
This product does not come with a feature that warns
users of dew condensation. If water droplets are found
on the casing, turn off the power, and wait until the
condensation disappears before using.
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.
Disposal of the Unit
Do not dispose of the unit with general waste.
Do not include the monitor with household waste.
When you dispose of the monitor, you must obey the
law in the relative area or country.
On Fan Error
The fan for cooling the unit is built in. When the fan
stops and the 1 (standby) switch indicator on the front
panel flashes in green and amber for fan error indication,
turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony
dealer.
On AC Adaptor Terminal
The AC adaptor terminal of this unit (the connector for
AC adaptors) is a consumable part.
The unit may not operate properly if the pins of the AC
adaptor terminal are bent or deformed by shock or
vibrations, or if they become corroded due to prolonged
outdoor use.
Periodic inspections are recommended to keep the unit
working properly and to prolong its usable lifetime.
Contact your dealer or a Sony service representative for
more information about inspections.
On Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
They make an ideal container which to transport the
unit.
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Precaution
Features
The PVM-740 Professional Video Monitor is a 7.4 type
OLED panel monitor for broadcast or business use,
featuring a precise image and high performance.
This not only achieves high quality picture by the OLED
panel but is also small and lightweight, and accepts a
variety of input signals, making it useful in a variety of
applications, such as an indoor/outdoor shooting, live
production, editing, research and development.
Advantages of OLED panel technology
The OLED panel makes use of an organic material,
which emits light when an electric current is applied.
Being self-emitting, the strength of luminescence can be
controlled by the amount of electric current. This brings
about the following three features:
Quick motion picture response:
The luminescent state of the OLED panel can be
changed instantaneously by changing the current flow in
the organic material. This enables a quick motion
picture response and production of images with minimal
blurring and ghosting. Furthermore, performance for
shooting on location is not influenced by changes in
environmental temperature.
High contrast and wide dynamic range:
The OLED panel does not emit light when black signal
is applied to the monitor, enabling a pure black screen to
be displayed. Furthermore, thanks to high peak
brightness the panel impressively displays brilliance and
clarity of various sparkling images, such as stars in a
night sky twinkling, night illuminations winking or
glass glittering, etc.
Rich color reproduction:
An OLED panel's self-luminescence also allows for
great color reproduction across the entire spectrum in
practically any shade or brightness.
Sony's Super Top Emission (STE) OLED panel
The 7.4 type Quarter HD (960×540) OLED panel
features Sony's Super Top Emission structure. Unlike
the conventional bottom emission structure of TFT,
Sony's STE OLED panel can reproduce a crisper image
due to high brightness. Furthermore, a unique
microcavity structure makes RGB primary colors purer
and deeper by utilizing light resonance effects that
magnify optimum light wave lengths and diminish
undesired light wave lengths.
The panel's 10-bit driver enables smooth gradation of
color shading.
Multi-format
The monitor supports video, HDMI
1)
, SDI (3G/HD/SD)
signals and NTSC/PAL color systems.
For more information, see “Available signal formats”
on page 30.
1)
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Color space function
Sony's “ChromaTru” technology brings to you
broadcast standard (ITU-R BT.709/EBU/SMPTE-C)
color space settings. You can contrast the images of the
monitors placed on monitor wall mount or rack mount.
Setting the color space function to off reproduces the
image in the original wide color space of OLED.
Proprietary feedback circuit
Automatic monitoring and feedback of emitted light and
color variation enables stable, long-term color
reproduction. This self-correcting feature minimizes the
need for user-adjustment of color settings.
Strong, slim and lightweight
The strong, slim, and lightweight design of the
aluminum die-cast chassis makes the monitor suitable
for use with rack mounts or as a portable monitor. This
reduces the weight burden on an outdoor broadcasting
van, and allows for a wider working space.
Use the light intercepting hood, connector protector and
carrying handle (optional Sony VF-510 Monitor ENG
Kit) for outdoor use.
Removable screen's protection plate
You can attach and detach the screen’s protection plate
easily with the four screws.
Monitor stand
You can set the monitor display in 15° by using the
stand.
Two power systems
This unit can also be operated by DC 12V or its
exclusive AC adaptor. The AC adaptor can be mounted
on the rear of the monitor for easy use.
Camera focus
This function sharpens the edges of the image more than
the amount set by the upper limit of the aperture value in
the USER CONTROL menu.
This is convenient for focusing with the camera.
Features
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Input signal waveform and audio level display
The waveform of the input signal or the audio level
(embedded audio only) can be displayed.
For more information, see SUB INPUT SELECT of
“WFM/ALM (waveform monitor and audio level meter)
DISPLAY SETTING” on page 21.
Blue only mode
In the blue only mode, a monochrome display is
obtained with all three of the R/G/B picture elements
driven with a blue signal. This mode is convenient for
chroma and phase adjustments and monitoring of signal
noise.
Screen saver
To reduce burn-in, the brightness of the screen can be
automatically decreased when a still image is displayed
for more than 10 minutes.
Silent mode
You can stop the built-in cooling fan. This function is
convenient for stopping the noise of the fan rotation.
Flip HV
The image can be flipped vertically, horizontally, or
vertically and horizontally with no signal interruption.
For more information, see FLIP HV of "FUNCTION
BUTTON SETTING" on page 23.
Rack mount monitors
Using the optional MB-531 Mounting Bracket, up to
two monitors may be mounted on the EIA-standard 19inch rack. A height of 4U space-saving design allows
more equipment to be installed in tight space, such as an
outdoor broadcasting van.
External remote function
The input signal is selected or various items are adjusted
by use of the serial (Ethernet) remote function. Up to 32
monitors and control units (max. 4) can be connected by
the Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) connection
and controlled remotely on the network. You can
control individual monitors or monitor groups simply by
entering the monitor ID 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.
For more information, see SERIAL REMOTE of
REMOTE menu on page 25.
Refer to the Operation Manual of the BKM-15R Monitor
Control Unit.
H/V delay mode
The horizontal and vertical sync signals can be
monitored simultaneously.
Select marker/scan display
Various items for broadcast use can be displayed.
The center marker, aspect marker or display size (scan),
etc are displayed by selecting according to use.
For more information, see “MARKER SETTING” on
page 21 and SCAN of “FUNCTION BUTTON
SETTING” on page 22.
Scan setting/native display
When video signals are input, you can set the display
size to 0% scan (normal) or 5% over scan (over).
A native display function that maps the pixel of the
signal to the panel in one-to-one mode is also equipped.
With this, scaling to correct the screen aspect ratio is
done to the horizontal direction of SD signals with nonsquare pixels (number of horizontal pixels of the signal
system is 720 or 1440) or 640 × 480 SD signal of HDMI
video.
On-screen menus
You can set the appropriate settings according to the
connected system by using the on-screen menus.
Select language display
You can select from seven display languages, English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and
Chinese.
Key inhibit function
You can inhibit a key function to prevent misoperation.
Monaural speaker
The monitor has a monaural speaker to reproduce sound.
Select color temperature mode
You can select the color temperature from among two
settings (9300 K, 6500 K).
Auto chroma/phase function
The chroma and phase of the decoder are automatically
adjusted with the auto chroma/phase function.
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Features
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front Panel
1 2
i
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a Tally lamp
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 setting of PARALLEL REMOTE in the REMOTE
menu.
b Protection plate
You can detach the protection plate by removing the
four screws.
c i (headphones) jack
The audio signal which is selected by the input select
button is output in stereo sound.
d Speaker
The audio signal which is selected by the input select
button is output in monaural sound (L + R).
When SDI signals are input, the audio signal of the
channel which is selected in AUDIO SETTING of the
USER CONFIG menu is output (see page 20).
The audio signals from the speaker are output from the
AUDIO OUT connector on the rear (see page 11).
Audio signals will not be output when headphones are
connected to the i jack.
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e Stand
Pull the stand toward you to tilt the monitor screen by
15°. When using the optional VF-510 Monitor ENG Kit,
set the stand at positions B and C. (see “Using the stand”
on page 10).
f Input select buttons
Press to monitor the signal input to each connector.
SDI button: to monitor the signal through the SDI IN
connector
HDMI button: to monitor the signal through the
HDMI connector
COMPOSITE button: to monitor the signal through
the COMPOSITE IN connector
g Function buttons
You can turn the assigned function on or off.
The factory setting is as follows;
F1 button: BRIGHTNESS
F2 button: CONTRAST
F3 button: CHROMA
F4 button: SCAN
F5 button: H/V DELAY
F6 button: VOLUME
F7 button: I/P MODE
You can assign various functions in FUNCTION
BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Press the button BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
CHROMA, or VOLUME function assigned to display
the adjustment screen. Press the same button again, and
the adjustment screen disappears, but you can adjust the
value without the setting value display.
For details of the function assigned to the function
button, see page 22.
h Menu operation buttons
Displays or sets the on-screen menu.
Menu selection control
When the menu is displayed, turn the control to select
a menu item or setting value, and then press the
control to confirm the setting.
To light up the characters that represent the
names of the buttons
When the menu is not displayed, press the menu
selection control. Press it again to turn off the lights.
Using the stand
Pull the stand toward you to tilt the monitor screen by
15°.
ENTER button
Press to confirm a selected item on the menu.
When the menu is not displayed, press the button to
display the distinguished signal format.
RETURN button
When the menu is displayed, press the button to reset
the value of an item to the previous value.
When the menu is not displayed, press the button to
display the names of the functions selected in
FUNCTION BUTTON SETTING of the USER
CONFIG menu on the side of the F1 to F7 buttons.
MENU button
Press to display the on-screen menu.
Press again to clear the menu.
i 1 (standby) switch and indicator
Press to turn on the power when this unit is in standby
mode. The indicator lights in green. Press the switch
again to set the monitor in standby mode. The indicator
goes out. If a temperature increase occurs inside the unit
when using the unit in a high temperature environment,
in SILENT MODE, or when a fan error occurs, the
indicator flashes in green and amber alternately. In
power saving mode, it lights in amber.
The mounting position of the stand can be changed.
Move the mounting screws on the underside of the stand
to positions A and C, or positions B and C.
ACB
ACB
A and C: Sets the stand towards the back.
B and C: Sets the stand towards the front.
When using the optional VF-510 Monitor ENG Kit, set
the stand at positions B and C.
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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