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Sony
is redesigning its LUMA line of professional
LCD monitors with the introduction of
three new one-piece, widescreen models.
 The
LMD-2030W 20-inch display (viewable area,
measured diagonally) is the first member
of the LUMA family with HDMI input connectivity.
It is designed for compatibility with
HDV camcorders and decks in portable video
production applications such as event
videography or on-location shooting.
The
LMD-2450W 24-inch and LMD-2050W 20-inch
displays (viewable area, measured diagonally)
can accept 1080/60P signals via a standard
DVI input and feature 10-bit processing.
They are designed for use by technical
directors, producers and editors working
in broadcast, post-production, event video
production, mobile trucks, and rental
houses.
"High-quality
video monitors are just as important in
the field as in a high-end studio or post
house, whether users are reviewing footage
on-the-fly, previewing content for clients
or editing video.
These new models build on Sony 's experience
in developing LCD technology and they
represent our ongoing efforts to develop
technologies that meet professionals'
needs.
The
LMD-2450W display delivers WUXGA, 1920
by 1200 resolution. The LMD-2050W and
LMD-2030W both feature WSXGA+, 1680 by
1050 resolution.
The
LMD-2030W model offers significant benefits
compared to the PC-type monitors traditionally
used in portable video production, particularly
its ability to handle a variety of video
source signals. This new monitor expands
that capability with the inclusion of
an HDMI input. It supports composite video,
Y/C, RGB, component as standard and DI-SDI
as an option.
LUMA
LMD-2450W and LMD-2050W
The
LMD-2450W and LMD-2050W displays offer
wave-form monitoring and audio level meter
display.
Also
available are EIA608 closed-captioning
capabilities, which is a new feature in
the LUMA series and a requirement for
the U.S. broadcast market.
A
multi-display function allows two images
from different sources to be displayed
side-by-side, and both models can automatically
detect an HD or SD source.
The
new monitors can accept multiple sources,
including both video and PC (DVI-D and
HD15). These models support composite
video, Y/C, RGB, component as standard
and SDI (D1/HD) as options. In addition
to HD15, automatic detection of DVI sources
is available as a standard feature.
Offering
multi-format signal support and a variety
of I/O options, the monitors' interface
allows users to easily adjust contrast,
brightness, chroma, and phase. Each of
the new models is suitable for AV or IT
applications, with an easy upgrade path
to HD production.
In
addition, the new models also feature
Sony's ChromaTru color processing. This
technology compensates for variations
in LCD color levels commonly caused by
differences in chromaticity coordinates,
color temperature and gamma curves.
ChromaTru
processing is based on color space conversion
and white balance adjustment. Color space
conversion adjusts chromaticity coordinates,
color temperatures and gamma curves. White
balance adjustment delivers broadcast-quality
gradation while maintaining standardized
gamma characteristics. The technology
allows each model in this series to closely
color-match not only other LUMA monitors
but also the SMPTE-C, EBU or ITU-BT709
color standards traditionally used in
CRT models.
The
three new displays are expected to be
available in May.
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