Sony PVM-2541 User manual

Professional
Video Monitor
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
PVM-2541
PVM-1741
4-284-713-13(1)
© 2011 Sony Corporation

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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.
Model No.____________________
Serial No.____________________
• 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
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
This Professional Video Monitor should only be used
with a specified monitor stand. For information on
suitable stands, refer to “Specifications.” Installation of
the Professional Video Monitor on any other stand may
result in instability, possibly leading to injury.
Attention-when the product is installed in Rack:
(For PVM-1741)
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.
Important Safety Instructions
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.

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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.
Lower, Upper: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 inches) or more
Right, Left: 1.0 cm (3/8 inches) or more
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord
specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 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 10A, 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 (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts
that conforms to the safety regulations of each
country if applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above Power
Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a
qualified service personnel.
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
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.
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.

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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
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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).
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 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.

Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Precaution .............................................................. 6
On Safety ............................................................ 6
On Installation .................................................... 6
Handling the Screen ........................................... 6
On Burn-in .......................................................... 6
On a Long Period of Use .................................... 6
Handling and Maintenance of the Screen .......... 7
On Dew Condensation ....................................... 7
On Repacking ..................................................... 7
Disposal of the Unit ............................................ 7
On Fan Error ....................................................... 7
Features .................................................................. 8
Location and Function of
Parts and Controls ............................................... 10
Front Panel ....................................................... 10
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items ..... 12
Rear Panel ........................................................ 13
Removing the Monitor Stand (Pre-Attached) ... 15
Installing on a Rack (PVM-1741 only) .............. 15
Adjusting the Height of the Monitor
(with SU-561 only) ............................................... 16
Connecting the AC Power Cord ......................... 17
Selecting the Default Settings ............................. 18
Selecting the Menu Language ............................19
Using the Menu .................................................... 20
Adjustment Using the Menus ............................. 22
Items ................................................................. 22
Adjusting and Changing the Settings ............... 22
STATUS menu............................................. 22
COLOR TEMP/SPACE menu ..................... 23
USER CONTROL menu.............................. 23
USER CONFIG menu.................................. 25
REMOTE menu ........................................... 29
KEY INHIBIT menu.................................... 31
Troubleshooting ................................................... 32
Specifications ....................................................... 32
Dimensions ........................................................... 35

Precaution
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Precaution
On Safety
• Operate the unit only with a power source as specified
in the “Specifications” section.
• A nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc., is located on the rear panel.
• 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.
When installing the installation space must be secured in
consideration of the ventilation and service operation.
• Do not block the ventilation slots, and vents of the
fans.
• Leave a space around the unit for ventilation.
• Leave more than 40 cm of space in the rear of the unit
to secure the operation area.
When the unit is installed on the desk or the like, leave
at least 1U (4.4cm) or more of space above and below
the unit. Leaving 40 cm or more of space above the unit
is recommended for service operation.
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 panel, 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.
• The screen and the cabinet become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
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 area
markers
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.
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.

Precaution 7
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.
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 Repacking
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
They make an ideal container which to transport the
unit.
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 blinks in green and amber for fan error indication,
turn off the power and contact an authorized Sony
dealer.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the following
two models:
• PVM-2541
• PVM-1741
The illustration of PVM-2541 is used for the
explanations. Any differences in specifications are
clearly indicated in the text.

Features
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Features
The PVM-2541 (25-type) or PVM-1741 (17-type)
Professional Video Monitor is a high performance color
video monitor. This is suitable for television stations or
video production houses, where precise image
reproduction is required.
It features OLED panel and “TRIMASTER1),” which is
a new technology developed for three elements,
“accurate color reproduction,” “precision imaging” and
“quality picture consistency,” that are in demand for
professional use. “TRIMASTER” decreases the viewing
difference that occurs due to the individuality of each
panel. Also, it realizes the high picture quality and high-
trust required for the professional video monitor by the
color management system with its wide color gamut
device, high-resolution/precise gradation display,
highly accurate signal processing and panel correction
function.
1) TRIMASTER is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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 a wide dynamic
range 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 Emission2) OLED panel
Both 17-type and 25-type models include a full HD
(1920 × 1080) OLED panel featuring Sony’s Super Top
Emission technology. Unlike the conventional bottom
emission structure of TFT, Sony’s 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.
2) “Super Top Emission” is a trademark that represents the
OLED technology of Sony Corporation.
Lightweight and durable monitor housing
A lightweight and durable aluminum housing suitable
for wall and rack mounting is employed. It lightens the
load on your broadcasting van and saves space.
External remote function
The input signal is selected (or various items adjusted)
by 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 the
REMOTE menu on page 31.
Refer to the Operation Manual of the BKM-15R or
BKM-16R Monitor Control Unit (optional).
Input signal waveform and audio level display
The waveform of the input signal or the audio level
(embedded audio only) is displayed as the sub display.
For more information, see WFM/ALM (waveform
monitor and audio level meter) DISPLAY SETTING on
page 27.
Timecode display
Timecode superimposed on SDI signals is displayed on
the screen.
For more information, see T/C (time code) DISPLAY
SETTING on page 26.
I/P mode select
The desired I/P mode for interlace signal can be selected
for your purpose.
For more information, see SYSTEM SETTING on
page 25.
Color space function
You can select any of three color space settings (EBU/
SMPTE-C/ITU-R BT.709).

Features 9
Gamma adjustment function
You can select the gamma mode from among 2.4, 2.2,
and CRT.
Selecting marker/scan display
Various items for broadcast use can be displayed. The
center marker, safe area marker, aspect marker or
display size (scan), etc., are displayed by selecting
according to use.
For more information, see MARKER SETTING on
page 26, and see SCAN of FUNCTION BUTTON
SETTING on page 28.
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.
Scaling to correct the screen aspect ratio is done to the
horizontal direction of SD signals with non-square
pixels (number of horizontal pixels of the signal system
is 720 or 1440) or 640 × 480 SD signal of HDMI video.
Key inhibit function
You can inhibit a key function to prevent missing an
operation.
Illuminated control panel
The characters that represent the names of the buttons on
the control panel can be illuminated, so it is visible in the
dark. The brightness of the LED has two levels, and
varies according to the ambient light.
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.
Rack mount
PVM-2541 and PVM-1741 support the VESA (100 ×
100) standard. The PVM-1741 can also be mounted on
an EIA-standard 19-inch rack.
For more information, see “Installing on a Rack (PVM-
1741 only)” on page 15.
Consult with Sony qualified personnel for wall mount
installation.
Monitor stand with tilt function
PVM-2541 and PVM-1741 can be mounted on the
optional SU-561 Monitor Stand with tilt and height
adjustment. You can select the height of the monitor by
adjusting the stand.
For more information, see “Adjusting the Height of the
Monitor (with SU-561 only)” on page 16.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front Panel
aTally 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.
bi(headphones) jack
The audio signal which is selected by the input select
button is output in stereo sound.
cSpeaker
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 which is selected
in AUDIO SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu is
output (see page 29).
The audio signals from the speaker are output from the
AUDIO OUT connector on the rear (see page 14).
Audio signals will not be output when headphones are
connected to the ijack.
dInput select buttons
Press to monitor the signal input to each connector.
SDI 1 button: to monitor the signal through the SDI 1
input connector
SDI 2 button: to monitor the signal through the SDI 2
input connector
HDMI button: to monitor the signal through the
HDMI connector
COMPOSITE button: to monitor the signal through
the COMPOSITE IN connector
eFunction 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.
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 28.
fMenu operation buttons
Displays or sets the on-screen menu.
Menu selection control
SDI 1 SDI 2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 COMPOSITE RETURN MENU HDMI
1
654
32
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls 11
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.
To display the signal format
When the menu is not displayed, press the menu
selection control for more than two seconds.
RETURN button
When the menu is displayed, press the button to reset
the value of an item to the previous value (except
some items).
To display the names of functions assigned to the
function buttons
When the menu is not displayed, press RETURN.
The names of the function selected in FUNCTION
BUTTON SETTING of the USER CONFIG menu
appear in the lower right of the screen.
MENU button
Press to display the on-screen menu.
Press again to clear the menu.
g1(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. When fan error occurs, the indicator blinks in
green and amber alternately.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
a: Adjustable/can be set
×: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1 Adjustment of SUB CONTROL is the same.
*2 Only the interlace signal is input.
*3 The audio levels of WFM or ALM are displayed when SDI
signal is input. Select the displayed audio level channels in
SDI AUDIO SETTING (see WFM/ALM SELECT on
page 27).
*4 Adjustable when RGB format of HDMI signals are input.
*5 When DVI signal is input to the HDMI IN connector using a
DVI conversion cable, this can be adjusted.
Input signal
Item Composite SDI HDMI/DVI*5
Color B & W SD HD 3G SD HD PC
CONTRAST aaaaaaaa
BRIGHT*1aaaaaaaa
CHROMA a×aaaaaa
PHASE a
(NTSC) ××××××a
APERTURE aaaaaaaa
COLOR TEMP aaaaaaaa
COLOR SPACE aaaaaaaa
AUTO CHROMA/PHASE a×××××××
ACC a×××××××
CTI a×××××××
V SHARPNESS aaa××a××
NTSC SETUP a
(NTSC)
a
(480/60I) ××××××
SCAN aaaaaaa×
ASPECT aaa××a××
MARKER aaaaaaa×
BLUE ONLY a×aaaaa×
MONO a×aaaaa×
H/V DELAY aaaaa×××
SHIFT aaaaaaa×
I/P MODE*2aaaaaaa×
WFM/ALM*3aaaaaaaa
RGB RANGE*4×××××aaa
T/C ××aaa×××
DVI*5×××××aaa
SCREEN SAVER aaaaaaaa
GAMMA aaaaaaaa
FLICKER FREE aaaaaaaa

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 13
Rear Panel
aSDI (3G/HD/SD) input and output connectors
(BNC)
1(input) connector, 2(input) connector
Input connector for serial digital component signals.
SDI 1 and SDI 2 inputs are available.
OUT connector
Output connector for serial digital component signals.
Notes
• The signal from the OUT connector does not satisfy
the ON-LINE signal specifications.
• Output is only activated when the power is on. No
output in standby mode.
bCOMPOSITE input and output connectors
(BNC)
IN connector
Input connector for composite video signals.
OUT connector
Loop-through output connector.
Note
When inputting a video signal with the jitters, etc. the
picture may be disturbed. We recommend using the
TBC (time base corrector).
cAUDIO input and output connectors (stereo
mini jack)
IN connector
SDI
OUT
OUTIN
COMPOSITE
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
PARALLEL
REMOTE
SERIAL
REMOTE
4567 8
1
2
3
SDI
OUT
OUTIN
COMPOSITE
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
PAR AL L EL
REMOTE
SERIAL
REMOTE
4567 98
1
2
3
PVM-2541
PVM-1741

Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Connect to the audio outputs of external equipment
such as a VCR.
OUT connector
Outputs the audio signal which is selected by the input
select button on the front panel.
When SDI signal is selected, either the audio signal of
the channel which is selected in AUDIO SETTING of
the USER CONFIG menu or the audio signal from the
AUDIO IN connector is output.
dPARALLEL REMOTE connector (modular
connector, 8-pin)
Forms a parallel switch and controls the monitor
externally.
For details on the pin assignment and factory setting
function assigned to each pin, see page 33.
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port. Follow the instructions for this port.
eSERIAL REMOTE connector (RJ-45)
Connect to the network or Sony BKM-15R/16R
Monitor Control Unit by using a 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX LAN cable (shielded type, optional).
For details, refer to the Interface Manual for
Programmers (saved in the supplied CD-ROM,
Japanese and English only).
CAUTION
• For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral
device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this
port. Follow the instructions for this port.
• When you connect the LAN cable of the unit to
peripheral device, use a shielded-type cable to prevent
malfunction due to radiation noise.
• The connection speed may be affected by the network
system. This unit does not guarantee the
communication speed or quality of 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX.
fHDMI input connector
Input connector for HDMI signals.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an
interface that supports both video and audio on a single
digital connection, allowing you to enjoy high quality
digital picture and sound. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection), a copy protection technology that
incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
Note
Use HDMI compliant cable (optional) with HDMI logo.
gHDMI cable holder
Secures the HDMI cable (Ø7 mm or less).
hAC IN Socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
i(DC IN) connector (PVM-1741 only)
Plug the DC power supply to this connector to provide
power to the monitor. It runs on DC 12V.
CAUTION
Be sure to connect to a power supply of the specified
voltage value.
Cable
Close

Removing the Monitor Stand (Pre-Attached) / Installing on a Rack (PVM-1741 only) 15
Removing the Monitor
Stand (Pre-Attached)
To install the monitor on a rack, or use the optional SU-
561 Monitor Stand, remove the bottom stand as follows.
1 Put the monitor on a soft cloth with the surface of
the monitor downward.
2 Remove the three screws.
3 Remove the stand.
Installing on a Rack
(PVM-1741 only)
You can install PVM-1741 to the rack by using the
supplied mounting bracket.
1 Attach the mounting bracket to the monitor with
supplied screws.
2 Attach the unit to the rack with four screws.
Note
The screws are not supplied. Prepare screws according
to the rack.
PVM-2541
PVM-1741

Adjusting the Height of the Monitor (with SU-561 only)
16
Adjusting the Height of
the Monitor (with SU-561
only)
PVM-2541 and PVM-1741 can be mounted on the
optional SU-561 Monitor Stand. You can adjust the
height of the monitor on three levels (for PVM-2541) or
four levels (for PVM-1741) by changing the position of
the stand attachment bracket and the arm attachment
position.
A and B in the following list indicate the screw holes
shown in the illustrations of steps 2and 4.
Height of the monitor
Unit: mm (inches)
*1 You cannot attach the stand in combination of these
positions.
The following explains how to adjust the height of the
stand. For details on mounting the monitor on SU-561,
refer to the Mounting Instructions of SU-561.
1 With the pre-attached monitor stand
Remove the stand (see page 15).
With SU-561
Remove the stand and stand attachment bracket
(see page 17).
2 Attach the stand attachment bracket to the A or B
screw holes.
3 Attach the stand attachment bracket with four
screws.
When removing the pre-attached monitor
stand in step 1
Use the screws supplied with SU-561.
When removing SU-561 in step 1
Use the screws removed in step 5of “To remove the
stand and stand attachment bracket” (see page 17).
4 Attach the arm.
5 Secure the arm with four screws.
When removing the pre-attached monitor
stand in step 1
Use the screws supplied with SU-561.
When removing SU-561 in step 1
Use the screws removed in step 3of “To remove the
stand and stand attachment bracket” (see page 17).
Position of the stand
attachment bracket
AABB
Arm attachment
position
BABA
PVM-2541 –*1460
(18 1/8)
469
(18 1/2)
495
(19 1/2)
PVM-1741 372
(14 3/4)
398
(15 3/4)
407
(16 1/8)
433
(17 1/8)
SDI
OUT
OUTIN
COMPOSITE
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
PARAL LEL
REMOTE
SERIAL
REMOTE
A A
AA
BB
B
B
B
AA
A: Screw holes for low position
B: Screw holes for high position
SDI
OUT
OUTIN
COMPOSITE
OUT
IN
IN
AUDIO
PARALLEL
REMOTE
SERIAL
REMOTE
A A
B B
BB
AA
A A
B B
BB
AA
Hang the hook of the bracket
for using the A screw holes.
Hang the hook of the
bracket for using the
B screw holes.

Connecting the AC Power Cord 17
6 Attach the arm cover.
To remove the stand and stand
attachment bracket
1 Put the monitor on a soft cloth with the surface of
the monitor downward.
2 Slide and remove the arm cover of the stand.
3 Remove the four screws.
4 Remove the arm.
5 Remove the four screws to remove the stand
attachment bracket.
Connecting the AC
Power Cord
1 Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket on
the rear panel. Then, attach the AC plug holder
(supplied) to the AC power cord.
2 Slide the AC plug holder over the cord until it
locks.
To disconnect the AC power cord
Pull out the AC plug holder while pressing the lock
levers.
23
4
5
1
AC IN socket
AC power cord
AC plug holder
(supplied)

Selecting the Default Settings
18
Selecting the Default
Settings
When you turn on the unit for the first time after
purchasing it, select the area where you intend to use this
unit from among the options.
The default setting values for each area
1 Press the 1(standby) switch.
The unit is turned on and the SELECT SETTING
screen appears.
2 Turn the menu selection control to select the area
where you intend to use the unit and press the menu
selection control.
If you select either 1, 3or 5
The confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the
selected area. When the setting is wrong, press the
RETURN button to return to the previous screen.
If you select either 2or 4
One of the following screens appears. Turn the
menu selection control to narrow the area further
and then press the menu selection control.
The confirmation screen is displayed. Confirm the
selected area.
If the setting is wrong, press the RETURN button to
return to the previous screen.
3
3
4
5
3
1
2
COLOR
TEMP
NTSC
SETUP
COLOR
SPACE
FLICKER
FREE
1NORTH AMERICA D65 7.5 SMPTE-C OFF
2LATIN AMERICA
PAL&PAL-N AREA
ARGENTINA D65 0 EBU ON
PARAGUAY D65 0 EBU ON
URUGUAY D65 0 EBU ON
NTSC&PAL-M AREA
OTHER AREA D65 7.5 SMPTE-C OFF
3AFRICA AUSTRALASIA
EUROPE MIDDLE-EAST D65 0 EBU ON
4ASIA EXCEPT JAPAN
NTSC AREA D65 7.5 SMPTE-C OFF
PAL AREA D65 0 EBU ON
5JAPAN D93 0 EBU OFF
SDI1 SDI 2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 COMPOSITE RETURN MENU HDMI
RETURN MENU
12~3
S E L E C T S E T T I N G
N O R T H _A M E R I C A
L A T I N A M E R I C A
A F R I C A A U S T R A L A S I A E
A S I A E X C E P T J A P A N
J A P A N
1North America
2Latin America
3Africa, Australia/New
Zealand, Europe,
Middle East, Russia
4Asia Except Japan
5Japan
S E L E C T T H I S A R E A ?
[ E N T E R ] Y E S
[ R E T U R N ] NO
N O R T H A M E R I C A

Selecting the Menu Language 19
2If LATIN AMERICA is selected:
4If ASIA EXCEPT JAPAN is selected:
Customers who will use this unit in the shaded
areas shown in the map below should select NTSC
AREA.
Other customers should select PAL AREA.
3 Press the menu selection control.
The SELECT SETTING screen disappears and the
menu item settings suitable for the selected area are
applied.
Note
When you have selected the wrong area, set the
following items using the menu.
• COLOR TEMP (on page 23)
• NTSC SETUP (on page 25)
• COLOR SPACE (on page 23)
• FLICKER FREE (on page 26)
See “The default setting values for each area” (page 18)
on the setting value.
Selecting the Menu
Language
You can select one of seven languages (English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) for
displaying the menu and other on-screen displays.
“ENGLISH (English)” is selected in the default setting.
The current settings are displayed in place of the x
marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1 Turn on the unit.
2 Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown in yellow.
3 Turn the menu selection control to select SYSTEM
SETTING of the USER CONFIG (user
configuration) menu, then press the menu selection
control.
L A T I N A M E R I C A
P A L & P A L - N _A R E A
A R G E N T I N A
P A R A G U A Y
U R U G U A Y
N T S C & P A L - M A R E A
O T H E R A R E A
PAL&PAL-N area
Argentina
Paraguay
Uruguay
NTSC&PAL-M area
Other area
A S I A E X C E P T J A P A N
N T S C _A R E A
P A L A R E A
NTSC area
PAL area
SDI1 SDI 2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 COMPOSITE RETURN MENU HDMI
RETURN MENU
123~5
FORMAT xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
COLOR TEMP xxx
HDMI FORMAT xxxxx
NTSC SETUP x
SCAN MODE xxxxxxxx
GAMMA xxx
I/P MODE xxxxxxx
FLICKER FREE xxx
STATUS 1 /2

Using the Menu
20
The setting items (icons) in the selected menu are
displayed in yellow.
4 Turn the menu selection control to select
“LANGUAGE”, then press the menu selection
control.
The selected item is displayed in yellow.
5 Turn the menu selection control to select a
language, then press the menu selection control.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU button.
The menu disappears automatically if a button is not
pressed for one minute.
Using the Menu
The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making
various adjustments and settings such as picture control,
input setting, set setting change, etc. You can also
change the menu language displayed in the on-screen
menu.
To change the menu language, see “Selecting the Menu
Language” on page 19.
The current settings are displayed in place of the x
marks on the illustrations of the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown in yellow.
2 Turn the menu selection control to select a menu,
then press the menu selection control.
NTSC SETUP: xxxxxx
FORMAT DISPLAY: xxxxxx
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
GAMMA: xxxxxx
I/P MODE: xxxxxxx
LED BRIGHTNESS: xxxxxx
RGB RANGE: xxxxxx
DVI: xxxxxx
SCREEN SAVER: xxxxxx
USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING 1/2
NTSC SETUP: xxxxxx
FORMAT DISPLAY: xxxxxx
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
GAMMA: xxxxxx
I/P MODE: xxxxxxx
LED BRIGHTNESS: xxxxxx
RGB RANGE: xxxxxx
DVI: xxxxxx
SCREEN SAVER: xxxxxx
USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING 1/2
NTSC SETUP: xxxxxx
FORMAT DISPLAY: xxxxxx
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
GAMMA: xxxxxx
I/P MODE: xxxxxxx
LED BRIGHTNESS: xxxxxx
RGB RANGE: xxxxxx
DVI: xxxxxx
SCREEN SAVER: xxxxxx
USER CONFIG – SYSTEM SETTING 1/2
SDI1 SDI 2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 COMPOSITE RETURN MENU HDMI
RETURN MENU
12~4
RETURN button
FORMAT xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx
COLOR TEMP xxx
HDMI FORMAT xxxxx
NTSC SETUP x
SCAN MODE xxxxxxxx
GAMMA xxx
I/P MODE xxxxxxx
FLICKER FREE xxx
STATUS 1 /2