Features, Optimised low-latency i/p conversion, Video input versatility – Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS Lens User Manual
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Features
Lightweight and compact with lower power consumption
The LMD-B170 offers a design that is uniquely lightweight and compact. Its weight and power consumption is
much the same as the predecessor 15-inch models, despite having a 2-inch larger screen. Its depth is
reduced by more than 24%.
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Optimised low-latency I/P conversion
The I/P conversion system delivers automatically optimised signal processing according to input signals with
low-latency (less than 0.5 field). This system helps users to edit and monitor for a live production.
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Video input versatility
The LMD-B170 monitor is equipped with built-in standard input interfaces: HD/SD-SDI (x2), HDMI (HDCP) input
(x1) and composite (x1).
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Computer input versatility
Multiple computer signals can be received via an HDMI/DVI interface; the resolution range is from 640 x 480
to 1680 x 1050 pixels.
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Waveform monitor, vector scope and audio level meter display
An input signal’s waveform and vector scope with an SDI-embedded 2-channel audio level meter can be
displayed on screen. The waveform of a specified line can also be displayed. In conjunction with the Picture
& Picture function, the waveform monitor and vector scope display can monitor two camera signals. In
addition, an audio level meter can display the embedded audio signal from the SDI or HDMI input. It can
display on screen the ch1 to ch8 or ch9 to ch16.
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Front stereo speakers
2W+2W front stereo speakers are more powerful than a monaural speaker or a rear speaker system and you
can get a good stereophonic effect from them. You can select audio sources from either embedded audio
or analog audio.
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User-friendly operability and user interface
This monitor has an intuitive and appropriate user interface for a video production. You can easily choose
an input and a function by a single click. Rotary encoder knob is easy to select an item and enter it. The
lighted control panel has a good readability in dark. This user interface including OSD menu layout is
carefully designed for a time critical operation as either a single unit or multiple units with the Sony different
range of professional monitors in one system.
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Consistent design with PVM/LMD-A Series monitors
LMD-B170 monitor offers the same functions and operability as PVM-A and LMD-A Series monitors and shares
a consistent front control panel design. This means that these types of monitor can be operated and
controlled in the same way.
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User reset, key inhibit, user short-cut to function key configuration
When multiple users share the same monitor, you need to reset it in a quick operation. User reset function
quickly returns the unit to the default settings. Key inhibit protects the required settings of it from any
inadvertent operations For improving speed of the function key configuration, the user can take a short-cut
to the settings menu screen by simply holding down one of the Function keys.
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Camera focus function
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LMD-B170
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